Disney menus

[wallawallakids]

Hi,
I haven't been to Disneyland since before Covid and it appears all the menus are now pared down? Are the menus on the app correct? There is so little on each menu that I am looking at, that I am wondering if I am not looking in the right places?

I was hoping for more lighter foods. IE not fried. I have a medical condition and in the past have always found it easy at Disneyland to get a plain grilled chicken, or fish or a salad but I am seeing less of that and more plant based sausages etc, which I cannot tolerate. Can someone point me in the right direction as to where to look at menus? And if they are really that small now, does anyone have any recommendations of where to eat? Thanks.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

The menus on the app are accurate. Bengal BBQ is good for grilled meats and veggies. Several places offer grilled or roasted chicken (Cafe Orleans and Rancho Del Zocalo) and lots of restaurants also offer salads. I just recommend poking around to see what sounds good.

 

[RainyDayPixie]

I was surprised on my last visit there- very limited choices and very few vegetables. I am not vegetarian, but prefer to eat plant-based meals (that are not meat substitutes). It was disappointing. There weren’t even lame salads at many locations.

 

[wallawallakids]

The menus on the app are accurate. Bengal BBQ is good for grilled meats and veggies. Several places offer grilled or roasted chicken (Cafe Orleans and Rancho Del Zocalo) and lots of restaurants also offer salads. I just recommend poking around to see what sounds good.

Thank you. Good to know that they are accurate. I'll just have to investigate more. Thanks!

 

[wallawallakids]

I was surprised on my last visit there- very limited choices and very few vegetables. I am not vegetarian, but prefer to eat plant-based meals (that are not meat substitutes). It was disappointing. There weren’t even lame salads at many locations.

I am the same way. It is too bad. It used to be great for veggie burgers etc.

 

[Iceman93]

It's just funny how different people can have different perspectives. I feel like Disney has gone WAY overboard on the plant-based, healthy options--it feels like at least half of every menu is made up of these kinds of options. Sometimes I like to eat healthy, but sometimes I just want comfort food, and from my perspective Disney has swung the pendulum too far towards the healthy, not-very-appetizing-sounding items!

 

[LKing]

The new salad at Pyms is getting a lot of attention. I haven't tried it yet.

Quick serve restaurant options that you might like:

Disneyland

Alien Pizza Planet

• Sesame Chicken-Ginger Vegetable Noodles - Grilled Chicken and Stir-fried Vegetables served over Noodles, tossed with Sesame-Ginger Sauce and garnished with Cilantro & Scallions
• Chicken Caesar Salad - Grilled Chicken Breast atop crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing, with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
• Chicken & Orange Salad -Napa Salad Blend with Diced Grilled Chicken, Shredded Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Slivered Almonds, crispy Chow Mein Noodles and Sesame Seeds, served with Sweet Chili-Soy Dressing

Bengal BBQ

• Assortment of meat and vegetable skewers

Galactic Grill

• Chopped Salad - Mixed Lettuce with Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Red Pepper, and Feta Cheese served with Roasted Pepper-Ranch Dressing
• Black Bean Veggie Wrap - Black Bean and Fire-roasted Corn Medley, Mixed Greens, Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato Spread served with choice of Cuties® Mandarin Orange or French Fries

Hungry Bear (closing soon for refurb)

• Farmland Chicken Salad - Chimichurri-marinated Chicken, Roasted Sweet Corn, Poblano Peppers & Tomatoes and Berries, served with Apricot-Citrus Vinaigrette

Plaza Inn

• Salmon - with Chipotle-Pineapple Glaze, Cilantro-Lime Rice, Mango Salsa and Seasonal Vegetable
• Chopped Salad - Mixed Greens with Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Grapes, Celery and Apples, with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Red Rose Tavern

• Tavern Chopped Salad - Chopped Romaine with Mixed Greens, Capocollo, Rosemary Ham, Muenster, Olive Tapenade and Crouton Crumble with Creamy Italian Dressing
• Little Town Harvest Bowl - Quinoa, Roasted Mushrooms and Cauliflower, Arugula, Tomato, Taverne Potato Bites and Spicy Lime Aioli

Rancho del Zocalo

• Pollo Asada - Grilled Achiote - marinated Half Chicken with Rice, Beans, Curtido Slaw and Flour Tortillas
• Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad - Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, House-made Caesar Dressing, Pepitas and Cotija Cheese
• Rancho del Zocalo Chicken Caesar Salad - Diced Achiote-marinated Chicken Breast, Romaine Lettuce, Crunchy Corn Kernels, Pepitas and Cotija Cheese

Tiana's Palace

• Seven Greens Gumbo (can be ordered with or without chicken/sausage) - White Beans, Okra, Yams, Sweet Potatoes and Heirloom Rice

California Adventure

Aunt Cass Cafe

• Chilled Shrimp Soba Noodle Salad (can be ordered with and w/o shrimp) - Tofu, Cabbage, Edamame, Carrots, Roasted Corn, Scallions and Cilantro topped with Crispy Shallots and Sesame Ginger Dressing

Flos V8 Cafe

• Cobb de Ville Salad - Mixed Lettuce, Turkey Breast, crispy Bacon, Blue Cheese, Hard-cooked Egg, Corn, and Tomatoes with Ranch Dressing

Lucky Fortune Cookery

• Teriyaki Chicken - sauteed vegetables and steamed rice (you can ask for it without the teriyaki sauce)
• Yaki Udon - with Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, Roasted Red Peppers, Bok Choy, Dark Soy and Hoisin Sauces

Pyms Test Kitchen

• Humongous Taco Salad - Taco Shell loaded with Romaine tossed in Chipotle Ranch, topped with Chicken, Corn, Bell Pepper, Cotija and Avocado

Smokejumpers

• Grilled Chicken Salad - Chicken Breast, Mixed Lettuce, Black Beans, Corn, Peppers, Cotija Cheese, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds with a Cilantro Lime Dressing

Reservations required:
Blue Bayou

• Sustainable Fish (usually salmon) - Pigeon Peas & Wilted Greens Rice, Peanut Habanero, Herb Salad and Coconut Lime Beurre Blanc
• Strawberry & Pistachio Spinach Salad - Toasted Quinoa, Blue Cheese and Purple Radish with Aged Balsamic

Carnation Cafe

• Wedge Salad - Iceberg Lettuce, Vine-ripened Tomato, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Pickled Onions topped with Blue Cheese Dressing
• Chef's Salad - Chopped Ham, Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chopped Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Avocado, Croutons and Ranch Dressing
• Catch of the Day (usually salmon) - Sustainable Fish served with Chef's Choice of Sides

Lamplight Lounge

• Summer Fruit Salad - with Grilled Salmon, Spring Mix, Dried Apricot Vinaigrette, Pickled Onions, Candied Pecans, Cherry Tomatoes, Herbed Ricotta, Brûléed Figs, Fresh Fruit and Torn Croutons
• Lemon Rosemary Chicken - with Chicken Nage, Roasted Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas and Roasted Potatoes
• Brussels Caesar (warning, not low fat) - House-made Dressing, Toasted Pine Nuts and Garlic Croutons with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce
• Salmon Poke - Creamy Avocado Mousse topped with Ponzu-glazed Fresh Salmon, Edamame, Pineapple, Cucumber and Seaweed Salad, finished with Pickled Radish, Furikake, Fried Wonton Chips and Togarashi

River Belle Terrace

• Blackened Sustainable Fish (usually salmon) - Tartar Sauce, Pickled Vegetable Salad and House Fries (note, you can usually sub sides)
• Farmhouse Salad - White BBQ Ranch Dressing, House-made Croutons, Pork Belly and Avocado
• Roasted Squash - Heirloom Tomato Sauce, Heritage Grains Succotash, Greens and Tofu

Wine Country Trattoria

• Trattoria Salad with (or without) Shrimp - Mixed Greens, Fresh Strawberries, Carrot Ribbons, Crispy Artichokes, Roasted Beet Mascarpone Spread and Champagne Vinaigrette
• Salmon - served with Roasted Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Arugula Salad with a Dill-Butter Cream Sauce

Other options:
Napa Rose
Carthay Circle
Hotel restaurants
Downtown Disney restaurants

 

[maleficent55]

There are a few really good salads right now:

The “Celebration of The Farmers Market Spring Vegetables” at Carthay Circle restaurant (had it and loved it!)

The “Swaying Palms Salad with teriyaki chicken” at Tangaroa Terrace (haven’t tried it yet, but want to)

The “Gem Caesar” (add grilled shrimp!) at Hearthstone Lounge (had it and loved it!)

And many many more!

 

[Howry]

Welcome to the new and improved disney.

/sarcasm

 

[LKing]

The “Celebration of The Farmers Market Spring Vegetables” at Carthay Circle restaurant (had it and loved it!)

We ate at Carthay Circle over the weekend and I ordered the salad based off of your recommendation. It was good, but more dressing than I like. Next time I will ask for the dressing on the side.

 

[RainyDayPixie]

It's just funny how different people can have different perspectives. I feel like Disney has gone WAY overboard on the plant-based, healthy options--it feels like at least half of every menu is made up of these kinds of options. Sometimes I like to eat healthy, but sometimes I just want comfort food, and from my perspective Disney has swung the pendulum too far towards the healthy, not-very-appetizing-sounding items!

It is funny! I agree they’ve overdone the fake meat selections. A few examples of what I mean:
Hungry Bear:
Chicken sandwich
Chicken tenders
Burger
Salad with chicken
Impossible burger

Only vegetables are in the salad with the chicken (not sure if you can order without).

Flo’s
Cheeseburger
Fried chicken
Cobb salad (has meat and is a very heavy “salad”)
Club sandwich
Impossible burger

Aunt Cass
California Roll Sandwich
Curry Beef
Clam chowder
Mac n cheese
Noodle salad- shrimp or veggie
Turkey club

It’s all very heavy food with starchy sides. I can eat like this for a meal a day maybe, but all meals for multiple days and I just feel gross. There are a few things that looked good at Red Rose Tavern

Things I’d like to see (and might be missing for sure)-
Kale salad
Avocado toast or sandwich with lots of veggies
The cauliflower tacos they removed from the Rancho.
A lentil/bean salad
Side of broccoli/cauliflower/anything but baby carrots


It just feels like the variety has gone away so now we’re all unhappy!

 

[maleficent55]

We ate at Carthay Circle over the weekend and I ordered the salad based off of your recommendation. It was good, but more dressing that I like. Next time I will ask for the dressing on the side.

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Weren’t those fava beans so good and perfect for it?

 

[wallawallakids]

Thank you so much LKing! That was above and beyond and so very helpful. Thanks!

 

[irlandaise]

The new salad at Pyms is getting a lot of attention. I haven't tried it yet.

Quick serve restaurant options that you might like:

Disneyland

Alien Pizza Planet

• Sesame Chicken-Ginger Vegetable Noodles - Grilled Chicken and Stir-fried Vegetables served over Noodles, tossed with Sesame-Ginger Sauce and garnished with Cilantro & Scallions
• Chicken Caesar Salad - Grilled Chicken Breast atop crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing, with Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
• Chicken & Orange Salad -Napa Salad Blend with Diced Grilled Chicken, Shredded Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Slivered Almonds, crispy Chow Mein Noodles and Sesame Seeds, served with Sweet Chili-Soy Dressing

Bengal BBQ

• Assortment of meat and vegetable skewers

Galactic Grill

• Chopped Salad - Mixed Lettuce with Grilled Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Red Pepper, and Feta Cheese served with Roasted Pepper-Ranch Dressing
• Black Bean Veggie Wrap - Black Bean and Fire-roasted Corn Medley, Mixed Greens, Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato Spread served with choice of Cuties® Mandarin Orange or French Fries

Hungry Bear (closing soon for refurb)

• Farmland Chicken Salad - Chimichurri-marinated Chicken, Roasted Sweet Corn, Poblano Peppers & Tomatoes and Berries, served with Apricot-Citrus Vinaigrette

Plaza Inn

• Salmon - with Chipotle-Pineapple Glaze, Cilantro-Lime Rice, Mango Salsa and Seasonal Vegetable
• Chopped Salad - Mixed Greens with Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Grapes, Celery and Apples, with Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Red Rose Tavern

• Tavern Chopped Salad - Chopped Romaine with Mixed Greens, Capocollo, Rosemary Ham, Muenster, Olive Tapenade and Crouton Crumble with Creamy Italian Dressing
• Little Town Harvest Bowl - Quinoa, Roasted Mushrooms and Cauliflower, Arugula, Tomato, Taverne Potato Bites and Spicy Lime Aioli

Rancho del Zocalo

• Pollo Asada - Grilled Achiote - marinated Half Chicken with Rice, Beans, Curtido Slaw and Flour Tortillas
• Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad - Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, House-made Caesar Dressing, Pepitas and Cotija Cheese
• Rancho del Zocalo Chicken Caesar Salad - Diced Achiote-marinated Chicken Breast, Romaine Lettuce, Crunchy Corn Kernels, Pepitas and Cotija Cheese

Tiana's Palace

• Seven Greens Gumbo (can be ordered with or without chicken/sausage) - White Beans, Okra, Yams, Sweet Potatoes and Heirloom Rice

California Adventure

Aunt Cass Cafe

• Chilled Shrimp Soba Noodle Salad (can be ordered with and w/o shrimp) - Tofu, Cabbage, Edamame, Carrots, Roasted Corn, Scallions and Cilantro topped with Crispy Shallots and Sesame Ginger Dressing

Flos V8 Cafe

• Cobb de Ville Salad - Mixed Lettuce, Turkey Breast, crispy Bacon, Blue Cheese, Hard-cooked Egg, Corn, and Tomatoes with Ranch Dressing

Lucky Fortune Cookery

• Teriyaki Chicken - sauteed vegetables and steamed rice (you can ask for it without the teriyaki sauce)
• Yaki Udon - with Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, Roasted Red Peppers, Bok Choy, Dark Soy and Hoisin Sauces

Pyms Test Kitchen

• Humongous Taco Salad - Taco Shell loaded with Romaine tossed in Chipotle Ranch, topped with Chicken, Corn, Bell Pepper, Cotija and Avocado

Smokejumpers

• Grilled Chicken Salad - Chicken Breast, Mixed Lettuce, Black Beans, Corn, Peppers, Cotija Cheese, Spiced Pumpkin Seeds with a Cilantro Lime Dressing

Reservations required:
Blue Bayou

• Sustainable Fish (usually salmon) - Pigeon Peas & Wilted Greens Rice, Peanut Habanero, Herb Salad and Coconut Lime Beurre Blanc
• Strawberry & Pistachio Spinach Salad - Toasted Quinoa, Blue Cheese and Purple Radish with Aged Balsamic

Carnation Cafe

• Wedge Salad - Iceberg Lettuce, Vine-ripened Tomato, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Pickled Onions topped with Blue Cheese Dressing
• Chef's Salad - Chopped Ham, Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Chopped Egg, Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Avocado, Croutons and Ranch Dressing
• Catch of the Day (usually salmon) - Sustainable Fish served with Chef's Choice of Sides

Lamplight Lounge

• Summer Fruit Salad - with Grilled Salmon, Spring Mix, Dried Apricot Vinaigrette, Pickled Onions, Candied Pecans, Cherry Tomatoes, Herbed Ricotta, Brûléed Figs, Fresh Fruit and Torn Croutons
• Lemon Rosemary Chicken - with Chicken Nage, Roasted Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas and Roasted Potatoes
• Brussels Caesar (warning, not low fat) - House-made Dressing, Toasted Pine Nuts and Garlic Croutons with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce
• Salmon Poke - Creamy Avocado Mousse topped with Ponzu-glazed Fresh Salmon, Edamame, Pineapple, Cucumber and Seaweed Salad, finished with Pickled Radish, Furikake, Fried Wonton Chips and Togarashi

River Belle Terrace

• Blackened Sustainable Fish (usually salmon) - Tartar Sauce, Pickled Vegetable Salad and House Fries (note, you can usually sub sides)
• Farmhouse Salad - White BBQ Ranch Dressing, House-made Croutons, Pork Belly and Avocado
• Roasted Squash - Heirloom Tomato Sauce, Heritage Grains Succotash, Greens and Tofu

Wine Country Trattoria

• Trattoria Salad with (or without) Shrimp - Mixed Greens, Fresh Strawberries, Carrot Ribbons, Crispy Artichokes, Roasted Beet Mascarpone Spread and Champagne Vinaigrette
• Salmon - served with Roasted Potatoes, Tomatoes, and Arugula Salad with a Dill-Butter Cream Sauce

Other options:
Napa Rose
Carthay Circle
Hotel restaurants
Downtown Disney restaurants

Wow, suddenly I'm very hungry!

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

It is funny! I agree they’ve overdone the fake meat selections. A few examples of what I mean:
Hungry Bear:
Chicken sandwich
Chicken tenders
Burger
Salad with chicken
Impossible burger

Only vegetables are in the salad with the chicken (not sure if you can order without).

Flo’s
Cheeseburger
Fried chicken
Cobb salad (has meat and is a very heavy “salad”)
Club sandwich
Impossible burger

Aunt Cass
California Roll Sandwich
Curry Beef
Clam chowder
Mac n cheese
Noodle salad- shrimp or veggie
Turkey club

It’s all very heavy food with starchy sides. I can eat like this for a meal a day maybe, but all meals for multiple days and I just feel gross. There are a few things that looked good at Red Rose Tavern

Things I’d like to see (and might be missing for sure)-
Kale salad
Avocado toast or sandwich with lots of veggies
The cauliflower tacos they removed from the Rancho.
A lentil/bean salad
Side of broccoli/cauliflower/anything but baby carrots


It just feels like the variety has gone away so now we’re all unhappy!

Craftsman Grill has avocado toast for breakfast. Lamplight has it too for brunch though that one comes with steak.

 

[BriannaRuth]

I read this tip in one of the guidebooks, but I haven't personally tried it: Most of the salads and pastas are made before you order, but to get a freshly made one, ask them to leave something off. Anyone tried this?

 

[Tinkaboo]

Yes, and half the time they don’t even know what the food actually is…case in point…the “vegetable stew” at Harbour Galley and Royal Street Veranda. I thought it would be like beef stew minus the beef…nope, it’s actually gumbo Well, I can’t eat onion, garlic or any allium plant plus okra. Why they just don’t call it what it is, I don’t know. Learned my lesson on that one.

Really, it’s almost impossible for me to eat in the park anymore and I love Hungry Bear, too. For my one burger of the trip, that’s my go-to.

Alas, I’m afraid I just have to survive on beignets while I’m there !

 

[LKing]

Thank you so much LKing! That was above and beyond and so very helpful. Thanks!

It was my lunch break and I was on the app looking for reservations for an upcoming visit. It was kind of fun to look through all of the menus. I haven't done that in a long time.

 

[Mama_Cass]

We are a vegetarian family with two picky eaters. We know we are in for pasta, pizza and maybe impossible burgers when we go and it does get pretty old.

There was a lot more selection for us before. I really miss the cozy cone vegetarian chili!

The plant based menu is great but geared to vegans and it doesn’t appeal to my picky eaters at all.