Citrico's

There's a delightful sense of anticipation as you walk through the distinctive black iron gates at Cítricos at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Surrounded by the turn-of-the-century splendor of the resort, the spacious restaurant is an unexpected pleasure -- sun-drenched Provençal colors, an open-air kitchen and a personality all its own.

The warm interior borrows from the Mediterranean, South America and the Caribbean to create an exciting and energetic look that fits perfectly with the cuisine of Chef Gray Byrum: stylishly simple, market fresh and evoking a sense of nature's basics -- the sun, earth and sea.

Chef Byrum orchestrates the meals in an on-stage kitchen with a rotisserie that is visible from the 190-seat dining room. Modern, flavorful dishes that change with the seasons are his forte, such as grilled salmon filet with fresh herb risotto and saffron sauce. Starters are especially delightful, like the simple sautéed shrimp with tomato, lemon and feta cheese, and the warm onion tart and stuffed pepper Niçoise with walnut vinaigrette.

The food is light and emphasizes flavors and fresh herbs. Especially popular is Byrum's shellfish bouillabaisse brimming with monkfish, sea bass and lobster. Lighter appetites tend toward the seared tuna with saffron pappardelle, tomatoes, olives and capers. Every menu offering is accompanied by a suggested wine from the restaurant's extensive wine list. Sommelier Israel Perez loves to share his knowledge of the grape, and will happily pair a wine with any course from their list of nearly 200 vintages. The restaurant offers a wine pairing, with three wines paired to selected courses for $29.

Desserts from award-winning pastry chef Erich Herbitschek, from a decadent tropical fruit crème brûlée to a warm chocolate banana cake with a scoop of coffee ice cream, get an artful flourish in the finishing kitchen that's part of the dining room.

The spacious restaurant includes the Chef's Domain, a private, glass-walled dining room that offers up to 12 guests a five-course meal from the traditional menu or choose to have the chef create a menu for them.

Cítricos is located on the second floor at the Grand Floridian next door to Victoria & Albert's restaurant. The restaurant opens daily at 5 p.m.

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Essential Information Location Grand Floridian Resort Type Sit-down restaurant. A la carte. Included in Disney Dining Plan Yes Tips & Fun Facts Two seatings in The Chef's Domain are available Wednesday through Saturday; reserve early. Don't miss the on-stage cooking areas showcased by mosaic tiles, beautiful chandeliers and floor to ceiling windows. Ask your server about "Cítricos Wine Pairing," personalized three-course wine offerings. This location can accommodate most special dietary needs. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply. Please indicate any special dietary need at time of reservation booking. Business Casual dress code: Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts.  Sport coats are optional. Ladies:  Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts. Not permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While T-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that T-shirts with offensive language or graphics are not acceptable. Cítricos means "citrus" in Spanish. Advanced Dining Reservations Reservations recommended. Book up to 180 days in advance (or up to 190 days for Disney Resort guests). Call 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463) Credit card guarantee required for Chef's Domain. $100 charge for cancellations inside 48 hours and for no-shows. A credit card guarantee is required to make reservations. In the event that a cancellation is not made at least one day in advance, the credit card on the reservation will be charged $10 per person. Reservations can be cancelled at any table service restaurant podium, by calling 407-WDW-CNCL, at www.disneyworld.com/dining, or at any guest relations or resort front desk. Reviews & Ratings

Recommended For Adults Seniors Romance Meals Meals Served Dinner. Average Cost for full meal $30 - $50 per person Typical Menu Items Warm onion tart, lobster bisque, swordfish, tuna, rack of lamb, beef, roasted chicken, veal. Most popular menu items Braised Veal Shank. Cítricos slow roasts the veal for hours until the tender meat is falling off the bone. (And it's delicious with a hearty Cabernet Sauvignon.)