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to premium wines. Longtime chef Jason Martin has had years to refine his menu and has
been consistently recognized by local and visiting critics as a bona fide culinary talent.
Best to leave the kids behind for this experience; they'll bore easily and may disrupt what
could be one of the best adult nights you're likely to have during your stay.
Storytellers Café
Grand Californian Hotel; 714-781-
DINE
Reservations
Recommended.
When to go
Breakfast or dinner.
Entrée range
$12-$31.
Ser-
vice
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Friendliness
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Bar
Extensive wine list and full bar.
Dress
Casual.
Dis-
abled access
Yes.
Hours
Daily, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
SETTING AND ATMOSPHERE
The Storytellers Café carries the Grand Californian's Arts
and Crafts theme throughout with large, open beams; natural wood and wood carvings;
milled stone; and stained glass. The walls are adorned with impressive murals depicting
the state's rich literary history, from Mark Twain's “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Ca-
laveras County” to Scott O'Dell's
Island of the Blue Dolphins.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Children under age 10 will love the character breakfast. Hosted by
Chip 'n Dale, the meal features a complement of woodland friends who visit the tables,
sing songs, and pose for photos between bites of omelets, waffles, and hotcakes. The
Sonoma Valley braised chicken and lemon prawns are dinner favorites.
