My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[chickyann]

 

[Lights_Out]

It's been over a month since the last update... has this ever happened?

 

[franandaj]

Oooh! I think I can fix that!

We were in Anaheim for the D23 Expo and one night we popped over to DTD for dinner at Ralph Brennan's. We ate only appetizers but had a bunch of them. Plus desserts!

 

[kaoden39]

I am going to ask a silly question but what do they do with the shells when you are done? Are they garbage?

 

[Lights_Out]

Wooohoo!!!
I've never been to Ralph Brennan's... but every time I walk passed it I say "I have to try this place" but I never do...

 

[franandaj]

I am going to ask a silly question but what do they do with the shells when you are done? Are they garbage?

Probably

Wooohoo!!!
I've never been to Ralph Brennan's... but every time I walk passed it I say "I have to try this place" but I never do...

I've only been there are few times, but we always seem to just order appetizers. Not that the entrees are bad, but we love soups and once we decide on those plus the calamari there just isn't room for an entree!

Although next time we plan on having dinner at Trader Sams and hitting Brennans for the Chocolate Bread Pudidng Souffle for dessert!

 

[kaoden39]

Probably



I've only been there are few times, but we always seem to just order appetizers. Not that the entrees are bad, but we love soups and once we decide on those plus the calamari there just isn't room for an entree!

Although next time we plan on having dinner at Trader Sams and hitting Brennans for the Chocolate Bread Pudidng Souffle for dessert!

I told you it was a silly question. I was just thinking that they would make an interesting addition to a collage or something along those lines. Or I am just strange.

 

[franandaj]

I told you it was a silly question. I was just thinking that they would make an interesting addition to a collage or something along those lines. Or I am just strange.

Uhhhh I think the "aroma" of decaying fish would make it a poor choice for a collage. Jes' sayin'

 

[sonnyjane]

Franandaj, what is the item just below the stuffed mushrooms in your post?

 

[FlameGirl]

Franandaj, what is the item just below the stuffed mushrooms in your post?

I can answer that. That's their garlic cheese bread. It's SO GOOD.

What's with the big glass full of olives?

 

[franandaj]

I can answer that. That's their garlic cheese bread. It's SO GOOD.

What's with the big glass full of olives?

I don't like olives, so instead of ordering Martinis I order a Gibson that comes with an onion instead. My partner likes olives, but I don't like them to put them in my drink because the taste gets in the drink. I told him that he could bring the olives on the side!

Isn't that garlic Cheese bread to die for! I love the way the cheese is all gooey when you pull it apart!

 

[FlameGirl]

It really, really is delicious. The lemon squeezed on top makes it, too. I have to remind myself not to eat the entire thing each time

 

[kaoden39]

Uhhhh I think the "aroma" of decaying fish would make it a poor choice for a collage. Jes' sayin'

Now I wasn't thinking about that. I told you it was a silly question and thought.

 

[lulubelle]

They oysters are soooo good at Jazz Kitchen. Not gritty and melt in your mouth. We get them every time we go, although we don't care for the vinegar dip option. And the soups are to die for too. We usually end up with all appetizers and then indulge in the bananas foster for dessert. Alison, you have excellent taste!

 

[franandaj]

They oysters are soooo good at Jazz Kitchen. Not gritty and melt in your mouth. We get them every time we go, although we don't care for the vinegar dip option. And the soups are to die for too. We usually end up with all appetizers and then indulge in the bananas foster for dessert. Alison, you have excellent taste!

You are right, they were not gritty at all...I prefer smaller oysters and these weren't quite what I wanted, but I did eat them all so that say something! My favorite is the vinegar dip, but to each his own that's why we have choices!

I'm back home now and trying to lose another 22 pounds in a month! I have Oktoberfest to go to and I dearly want to wear the German Dress that I bought. Unfortunately even though I got the biggest size they offer, there is a certain part of my anatomy that the zipper won't go past! Not that I want to lose the weight there, but I desperately want to get into that dress. The Brennan's dinner didn't help, but at least I ate sparingly enough or starved myself through the Expo that I didn't gain any weight!

 

[miss.potatohead]

So after a lovely few weeks of looking at food porn and kicking myself for not eating at so many places during our January 2011 trip, I've decided to post a few pictures of the places we did eat at/take photos of!

Chili Cheese Fries, La Brea Bakery Express (Down Town Disney),
Absolutely amazing! I cannot remember how many times I ate these, craving them back here in Australia!

Chicken Salad, La Brea Bakery Express (Down Town Disney)
When we learnt how large American food portions are! The chicken was tasty and fresh.

Greek Salad, La Brea Bakery Express (Down Town Disney)
A relatively healthy food option made with fresh ingredients. Both salads probably could have been shared between two people.

Caramel Apples, Marceline's (Down Town Disney)
Didn't actually buy one but I wish I had now!

Disney Cupcakes! Various places
I cannot even remember how many of these we bought! We lost a ring to the fence of Mr. Potato Head on TSMM (don't ask how...we joked that my sister decided to propose to Mr Potato Head) so there was a perfect excuse to buy another couple!

Cheese Pizza, Daisy's Diner (Toon Town),
Was fairly good and came with apple slices, although they had run out so I think we may have got potato chips instead

Chef Salad, Clarabelle's (Toon Town)
Was massive and easily shared between two adults!

BACK: Broccoli & Cheese Baked Potato & FRONT: BBQ Chicken Baked Potato,Troubadour Tavern (Fantasy Land)
These BBQ Chicken potatoes were on my 'to eat' list as I'd seen a Culinary Quest review on them prior to leaving! I had the BBQ one and it was delish! A tad sweet but it filled me up for sure!

Dole Whip, Tiki Juice Bar (Adventureland)
Wasn't sure if I should have bought the dole whip soft serve, or the 'float' but after a quick 10 minute wait (...one of the longest waits INCLUDING RIDES I experienced) I decided on the soft-serve and wasn't disappointed. Learnt the trick of entering the waiting area of the Tiki Room side for faster service after I'd bought it!

Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (DCA)
Naughty us bought these despite being adults in Disney ages...still yum and great value for money.

Chicken Tamales, Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (DCA)
Large serving but I don't think my dad enjoyed it that much. In the background you can see the Hacienda Chicken Caesar Salad which my mum had - it was massive! She certainly didn't get through it all.

Asian Rice Bowl - Teriyaki Beef, Lucky Fortune Cookery (DCA)
We ate here a few times, quite big servings and very yummy!

Asian Rice Bowl - Mandarin Chicken (I THINK), Lucky Fortune Cookery (DCA)

.... that is all the food photos I seem to have in my 1000 odd photos of our trip I thought I had a few more but oh well We didn't eat at any Full Service places only because for a family of 5 that may have ended up quite costly and going half way around the world to Disneyland was $$ enough (I'm such a considerate daughter!). Other counter service places we ate at included:

Pacific Wharf Cafe (DCA) where we ordered from memory the Turkey Sandwich, Brocoli and Cheese soup in a bread bowl, Chicken and Apple salad and the Kids Power Pack. Was pretty nice and the soup was filling.

Bengal Barbecue (Adventureland) where we had between our group, Chieftain Chicken Skewer, Bengal Beef Skewer and Safari Skewer (Asparagus/Bacon). The general consensus was that they were nice but one each wasn't enough for a dinner meal. And at $3.79 - $3.99 (plus tax ) we didn't really think we got enoug meat on them to be worth that price...but they were certainly yum! There wasn't any seating around either so we had to eat them in the dark on a bench somewhere in Adventureland. I didn't realise until we got back to our hotel but I had spilt all the sauce down my shirt. yay!

Stage Door Cafe (Frontierland) we picked up a children's Chicken Breast Nuggets meal as a late afternoon snack to keep us going until after WOC. Was easily shared between three teenage girls (probably wouldn't suffice for growing boys!)

Then of course there were the multiple churros, Mickey Rice Krispy heads, Mickey icecream cookie sandwiches, drinks etc!

After reading this thread I am ready to go back to Disneyland just for the food! I really wanted to try the Baked Potato Soup at Carnation Cafe but we didn't have the time to go there so I missed out That'll definitely be on the top of my list for my next visit. The Pomme Frites at Cafe Orleans look pretty damn good as well, as does the Celebration Roundup BBQ. And I certainly want to do Minnies Character Breakfast, or at least one character meal...now just to save up all the money to go back AND afford all this lovely food whilst studying at university haha

 

[chickyann]

awesome, thanks for sharing

 

[tiggrbaby]

awesome, thanks for sharing

LOVE the then-and-now pics in your siggie!

 

[chickyann]

LOVE the then-and-now pics in your siggie!

aww thanks, the first photo was spontaneous in 2008, so last year the girls recreated it from memory.....can't wait to add another one

 

[dsneygirl]

This thread is making me drool...only 3 more weeks. I have to write some of these suggestions down.