My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[sweethannah]

Hi Fijment!

I loved the flat bread pizza and fish tacos at Trader Sams. I think they and TT share a menu so don’t feel like you missed out on the food, just the ambience.


I had never had fried pickles before either and loved them, I went JUST for those!

 

[figment_jii]

I loved the flat bread pizza and fish tacos at Trader Sams. I think they and TT share a menu so don’t feel like you missed out on the food, just the ambience.

I asked at Tangaroa Terrace about ordering some of the foods from the bar menu, but the CM said that they could only do the items that overlapped with their menu (e.g., the shrimp tacos, the flatbreads). We would have had to sit on the bar's side of the patio to order from the full bar menu.
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland-hotel/trader-sams/menus/
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland-hotel/tangaroa-terrace/menus/lunch/

 

[Tink rules]

Figment did want to point out the bowl isn't really all that large and he does have to share with all of his family! And not all beans are equally problematic...

I was just thinking that the little guy was going to have to sleep alone that night...

 

[figment_jii]

Toady is National Lobster Day! In honor of that...a few lobster dishes from DLR.

Harbor Galley (Lobster Roll) - not much lobster, but there was a piece on top.

Blue bayou (Bouillabaisse) -this was served for Mardi Gras in 2013. It was really yummy.

Carthay Circle Lounge (Thai Lobster Rolls) - lots of big chunks of lobster meat!

 

[figment_jii]

Continuing with Figment Kicks Off Summer at Disneyland Resort!

Rainforest Cafe (Dinner)
Figment headed to Rainforest Cafe in DTD for dinner on night and, as usually, it was very busy. It was a Saturday night and the stand by wait time was 2 hours! Yikes! Figment was glad he joined the Landry's Select Club and didn't have to wait that long (15 minutes).

Spinach & Artichoke Dip - Creamy Spinach, tender Artichokes, Parmesan and Cream Cheeses, topped with Pico de Gallo and served warm with crispy Tri-colored Tortilla Chips. Figment started his meal with the dip and it was very good. Warm and gooey!

Mojo Bones - Full Rack - Slow-roasted, St. Louis style Pork Spareribs, basted with Smokin' Mojo BBQ Sauce and served with Safari Fries and Coleslaw. Even though Figment had ribs at the Big Thunder BBQ, he had them again at Rainforest Cafe. The full rack is huge (enough to share) and they were fall of the bone tender.

Pastalaya - Shrimp, sautéed Chicken, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes and Andouille Sausage tossed in a hot and spicy Cajun Sauce and served over Linguine. Figment asked to have this made "mild" and it was still very good.

Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (Brunch)
Brennan's has become Figment's traditional last meal at Disneyland. He goes for the Sunday brunch, which feature live jazz music inside, and a special brunch menu. This time, he decided to eat out on the patio to do some people watching.

Bourbon Street Sampler for Two - A Taste of New Orleans - Popcorn Calamari, Coconut Shrimp, Boudin Balls, Blackened Chicken Spring Rolls. Figment loves this appetizer! His favorite are the popcorn calamari and the Boudin Balls. The Boudin Balls have a slight bite, but they're really good. The calamari is very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

BBQ Shrimp & Grits - “New Orleans” Barbecue Sauce, Andouille Sausage-Parmesan Grits. Figment almost always has this at Brennan's because it's his favorite. It one of the only places where he actually likes grits! The barbecue sauce can be spicy, so he asks for it to be mild/light and this time it was great. Tender shrimp and yummy grits!

Creole Caesar Salad with Sautéed Crawfish - Romaine hearts, Roma tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Creole Caesar dressing, rosemary ciabatta toast. Figment likes having something on the lighter side before driving home, so a salad is great choice. He really likes the Caesar salad at Brennan's.

Chicken & Waffles - Wilted baby Arugula, Andouille Sausage, Mushrooms, Maple-Butter Sauce. Figment has been tempted to try chicken & waffles for a long time and finally decided to try it. It was...interesting...he really liked the chicken and arugula, sausage, and mushrooms. The waffle...was a waffle and it go kind of soggy under the chicken and topping. He was glad he didn't have the maple-butter sauce poured over everything (to sweet). He's not sure he would order this again, but he would order if they had a dish that featured just the chicken, arugula, mushrooms, and sausage.

Next time...the snacks!

 

[Jennafoo]

Oh, no..no, no, no. Chicken and Waffles isn't mean to have arugula and such. Fried chicken, waffles, butter and syrup. Figment might like it better that way...

(Just an FYI, there is another version...I think in the Carolinas, where it's like a creamed chicken poured over waffles. You won't find that often, but it's pretty good, too.)

 

[figment_jii]

Oh, no..no, no, no. Chicken and Waffles isn't mean to have arugula and such. Fried chicken, waffles, butter and syrup. Figment might like it better that way...

(Just an FYI, there is another version...I think in the Carolinas, where it's like a creamed chicken poured over waffles. You won't find that often, but it's pretty good, too.)

Figment actually really like the fried chicken, arugula, mushrooms, and sausage part of the dish. He wasn't so fond of the waffle because it got soggy under the chicken. In the end, he likes his waffles as waffles (with some peanut butter and Nutella or ice cream) and his fried chicken as a savory dish. (He tried the fried chicken with some of the maple-butter sauce, but he didn't really like the sweet and savory combo.)

 

[tstidm1]

Two questions: Is Figment's Stomach really the Tardis? If not, How does it he eat all that food? All kidding aside, I'm disappointed he didn't like the Chicken and Waffles. If I eat Chicken and Waffles, I should do it when I'm in Hollywood at Roscoe's.

 

[Jennafoo]

Figment actually really like the fried chicken, arugula, mushrooms, and sausage part of the dish. He wasn't so fond of the waffle because it got soggy under the chicken. In the end, he likes his waffles as waffles (with some peanut butter and Nutella or ice cream) and his fried chicken as a savory dish. (He tried the fried chicken with some of the maple-butter sauce, but he didn't really like the sweet and savory combo.)

Well, if savory and sweet really isn't his thing, then Figment may not like chicken and waffles, for sure. But it shouldn't have salad on it! That's no doubt what made his waffle soggy...

Figment has inspired me to consider brunch at Ralph Brennan's on my last day!

 

[figment_jii]

Two questions: Is Figment's Stomach really the Tardis? If not, How does it he eat all that food? All kidding aside, I'm disappointed he didn't like the Chicken and Waffles. If I eat Chicken and Waffles, I should do it when I'm in Hollywood at Roscoe's.

Hum...Figment's tummy is like the Tardis...that would explain it all!
Someday he might try chicken & waffles again somewhere else (more "traditional"), but he's still glad he tried it at Brennan's!

Well, if savory and sweet really isn't his thing, then Figment may not like chicken and waffles, for sure. But it shouldn't have salad on it! That's no doubt what made his waffle soggy...

It wasn't really a salad. It was more like wilted greens...they were very tasty wilted greens, but not really a salad.

Figment has inspired me to consider brunch at Ralph Brennan's on my last day!

Brennan's is one of Figment's favorite places in DTD. The shrimp & grits and the salad are always standout dishes. The appetizer plate is also a good way to try a bunch of things!

 

[LizzyS]

Figment eats better than I do!

Now I'm hungry.

Why do I come in this thread?!

 

[2tinkerbell]

I am anxiously awaiting the snacks. Figment always comes up with good snacks and I need to branch out a bit.

 

[kylie71]

I anxious to see if Figment shares any of my fave snacks.....

--Lori

 

[tiffjoy]

I am anxiously awaiting the snacks. Figment always comes up with good snacks and I need to branch out a bit.

I second this! I'm making my list of must snacks for August, and I need some new ones!

 

[petals]

I am luvin Figment's eeyore hat!

 

[GatorChris]

I can do that!

The Mickey Beignets from the Mint Julep Window (with their version of a non-alcoholic Mint Julep)

The Mickey Beignets from the French Market

Beignet from Jazz Kitchen Express (with their version of a non-alcoholic Mint Julep)

Beignets from Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen

And for a little bi-coastal flare...Beignets from Port Orleans French Quarter

I love beignets. The grandfolks used to live in New Orleans, so I got an early taste for these guys. I've tried the ones at POFQ resort at WDW and they were AWESOME. How do they stack up against the ones at DL?

 

[figment_jii]

I love beignets. The grandfolks used to live in New Orleans, so I got an early taste for these guys. I've tried the ones at POFQ resort at WDW and they were AWESOME. How do they stack up against the ones at DL?

I liked all of the beignets that I've had at Disney. The ones in New Orleans Square taste the best where they're fresh from the fryer...they get a little dense if they get cold/room temperature. But when they're just out of the fryer, they're hot, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and very yummy!

 

[kylie71]

I got a whole bag of them... 3? At the Mint Julep bar last trip and they we're super fresh and HOT! They we're so YUMMY!! I did not share!

Must be my favorite snack, in all of DLR!

--Lori

 

[2tinkerbell]

Figment's Easter outfit is absolutely the greatest!

 

[GatorChris]

I liked all of the beignets that I've had at Disney. The ones in New Orleans Square taste the best where they're fresh from the fryer...they get a little dense if they get cold/room temperature. But when they're just out of the fryer, they're hot, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and very yummy!

Yeah, that's how I got them - fresh and hot. It's almost like a KrispyKreme donut. They're OK...unless they're hot and then they're awesome. I guess I'll have to ask for fresh ones.