My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[Viviene Anthony]

Being a Foodie, I LOVED the Chef's Counter at the Napa Rose! DH took me for my birthday last year. It happened to also be Dapper Day, so many of the diners were all dappered out. We ordered a custom version of the Vinter's Table and the wine parings as well, so we got a personal planned dinner by the Chefs. They make sure to take down our likes and dislikes, if any food allergies, etc. Every course was a surprise and we both never got the same dish (and got to sample each other's) because our tastes are different. It's like they knew exactly what we would order.

 

[keahgirl8]

your meal looks heavenly saiforigis! i haven't been to napa rose in so long. i may need to treat myself there on my birthday.

I have actually never eaten there.

 

[saiforigis]

That makes me want to go there for my birthday now! Usually the Chef's counter is too far out of my culinary comfort zone, but other than the sweetbreads I could see myself eating and enjoying everything you were served! Hmmm...

They do start the meal by asking what your dislikes are or if you have any allergies. You could say that you don't want organ meat. I mom is still grossed out that I had sweetbreads but they it was delicious and I told myself that I was going to try everything served to me.

I have actually never eaten there.

First time for me. I was actually kinda nervous having never eaten at a place like this. The meal was $100 a person and the wine pairing was $40 but he was late with a pairing so he gave us a discount. I think it is normally $45.

 

[figment_jii]

The Parks Blog just posted a small bit of information about Easter brunch options at DLR. The majority of the post is about WDW, but DLR is mentioned in the last paragraph.

On the west coast, Disneyland Resort will have Bunny-shaped Bread at Boudin Bread Cart, Pacific Wharf Café and Mortimer’s Market at Disney California Adventure park which will be available March 25 to March 27.

A special Easter Day brunch will be available at Goofy’s Kitchen (breakfast and dinner buffet), Brunch at Storytellers Café and Brunch at PCH Grill. Reservations are now available, and can be made by visiting Disneyland.com/dine or calling 714-781-DINE.

 

[figment_jii]

The Parks Blog just posted about some of the "best bites" available at WDW and/or DLR. In that entry, they also mentioned special menus for Mother's Day dining at select DLR locations.

Reservations are now open for Mother’s Day dining at Disneyland Resort. Look for special menus and offerings at Carnation Café, Blue Bayou Restaurant, Goofy’s Kitchen, Steakhouse 55 andDisney’s PCH Grill.

 

[avalovesminnie]

If I have a reservation for a late lunch at Blue Bayou on Mothers day is there a way to figure out the menu? We are not fussy but want a Monte cristo, so I might need to book cafe Orleans on a different day...

The Parks Blog just posted about some of the "best bites" available at WDW and/or DLR. In that entry, they also mentioned special menus for Mother's Day dining at select DLR locations.

 

[figment_jii]

If I have a reservation for a late lunch at Blue Bayou on Mothers day is there a way to figure out the menu? We are not fussy but want a Monte cristo, so I might need to book cafe Orleans on a different day...

DLR doesn't necessarily announce things very far in advance (if at all), so there is a chance they won't post the special Mother's Day menus on-line. In general, my guess is that these are special items they add to the menu for the day, rather than be a completely different menu (at least that's how it's been for other special days/events, e.g., Mardis Gras). The Monte Cristo is a staple items on the Blue Bayou's lunch menu (not available at dinner), so as long as you have a lunch time reservation, I would guess you'll be okay. Cafe Orleans actually has two Monte Cristo options (three-cheese or the original), whereas the Blue Bayou only has the original (ham and cheese).

 

[lindyv321]

I'm not gonna lie I go to parks to eat junk food! My Disney bucket list is full of snacks and treats I want to try!

 

[figment_jii]

Figment's Diamond Sparkling Spring Trip, 2016
Figment was lucky enough to go to Disneyland in mid-March to check out the Diamond Sparkling Spring season at the Disneyland Resort. Alas, there wasn't really very much in the way of Spring Time happenings in the parks this year, but there was still plenty of things to do and places to eat!

For Figment's reviews of the Egg-Stravaganza, please visit Figment's HolidayTime & Spring Trip Reports, 2015-2016.

Now onto the dining...

French Market, Dinner
Figment had his first night dinner at French Market in New Orleans Square. It's a great place to have a nice meal and do some people watching.

Jambalaya - Creole Seafood, Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew over Louisiana Rice with Jalapeño Corn Bread. Figment always likes the jambalaya at the French Market. It has a good balance of being spicy without being too spicy!

French Market Chicken - Southern-style Oven Roasted Half Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables served with a Potato Roll. The chicken was very moist and flavorful. Alas, the green beans were probably the worse thing Figment's ever had at Disneyland - they were over-ripe and mushy/grainy. Luckly, the rest of the entree was very good.

French Dip Sandwich - Thinly sliced Roast Beef with Crispy Onion Straws and a Horseradish Mayonnaise on a Potato Roll, with in-house Seasoned Cajun Chips and Au Jus. The French Dip was very good with lots of flavor, but the au jus was a little watery.

Mint Julep - This is one of Figment's favorite drinks at DLR! The Raspberry Mickey Macaron is from Jolly Holiday and it's Figment's favorite treat.

River Belle Terrace, Lunch
Figment was excited to try the River Belle Terrace for the first time. He opted for luck so he could enjoy the patio/outdoor dining and do some people watching. It also happened to be St. Patrick's Day (lots of green in the park!).

The Menu - The menu had a nice variety of entree items.

Pork Spareribs - Spice-rubbed and Slow-cooked served with Signature Baked Beans and Potato Salad. Figment wanted to try the ribs to see if they reminded him of the Big Thunder BBQ ribs. They seemed pretty close to him, which meant they were really good! Messy, but good. The potato salad was okay, but needed some salt. The Signature Baked Beans are very different from the ones served at the BBQ. The RBT version is much sweeter and has a mixture of bean types.

Beef Brisket Sandwich - Smoked Provolone and Fried Onions served on Toasted Onion Hoagie Roll with Steak Sauce-Mayo and served with Signature Baked Beans and Cole Slaw. The sandwich was really good, with tender meat and lots of flavor. The cole slaw was a lot like the one served at the BBQ; it was tangy (vinegar-based) rather than creamy and Figment really liked it.

Pork Spareribs - Spice-rubbed and Slow-cooked served with Signature Baked Beans and Tater Tots. Figment had heard a lot about the tater tots, so he wanted to try them. They were...Tater Tots...they didn't really seem all that different to him. They weren't very heavily spiced, so they tasted best when dipped in the ribs' BBQ sauce.

Overally, Figment really enjoyed his lunch at the River Belle Terrace. The food was very good and the view of the Rivers of America was really nice.

 

[princesszelda]

Can anyone confim if the Princesses are out during lunch at Ariels

 

[MomForFrozenAddicts]

Can anyone confim if the Princesses are out during lunch at Ariels

Breakfast and Lunch at Ariel's Grotto are character meals, featuring Disney's Princesses.

 

[princesszelda]

Thank you, thats what I thought but a few people told me the princess no longer came out for lunch. We are taking my niece for her Birthday

 

[figment_jii]

Figment's Diamond Sparkling Spring Trip, 2016, Continued.

Carnation Cafe, Lunch
Figment had lunch at Carnation Cafe and opted to eat outside because the weather was so nice.

Deep Fried Pickle Spears - Dill Pickle Spears dipped in Parmesan and Panko, Fried Golden Brown and served with a House Sauce. This is Figment’s favorite appetizer at Carnation Café and he gets it every time he goes to Carnations. The pickles are nice and crispy on the outside. The house sauce is also really good.

Walt's Chili - Hearty Chili topped with Cheese and fresh Tomatoes. This was something new for Figment this time. The chili had just the right amount of heat and really good flavor.

Walt's Favorite Homemade Meatloaf - Our special blend of Beef and Pork served with Ketchup Glaze, Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Gravy, and Seasonal Vegetables. Figment really liked the flavor of the meatloaf and it's become one of his favorite things to have at Carnation Cafe (along with the pickles).

Cafe Orleans, Lunch
This is one of Figment's favorite lunch time locations. He always tries to get the earliest reservation time available and then asks for table by the railing so he can do some people watching while dining.

French Onion Soup - Sautéed sweet-onion medley in a traditional broth with Croutons and Melted Gruyere. Figment likes the French Onion soup at Cafe Orleans. It has a rich broth and the cheese is nice and gooey on the top.

Pommes Frites - Traditional French-fried potatoes tossed with Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley, served with a Cajun spice remoulade. This is one of Figment's favorite appetizer at Cafe Orleans. The fries are crispy and garlicy, and the remoulade is so good!

New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage and tasso ham, served with Cajun-style “dirty rice”. This is Figment's other favorite appetizer at Cafe Orleans. The flavorful, but not spicy, gumbo that goes great with the Pomme Frites.

"Crescent City" Salad with Pan-seared Atlantic Salmon - Fresh Mixed Greens, tossed with Caramelized Pecans, Red Grapes, Navel Orange Segments, Caramelized Onions, Chopped Green Onions, Roasted Sweet Corn, and Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette. Sometimes, it nice to have a lighter lunch, and the Crescent City salad is a great choice. The dressing is tangy and goes nicely with the fruits in the salad. The salmon was tender and yummy.

Mint Julep - Figment always gets a Mint Julep at Cafe Orleans. So good!

 

[lindyv321]

Those pickles look amazing

 

[PoohsFan1]

Oh man, I so can't wait for our dinner at Cafe Orleans, I am so excited to have the Gumbo, Pommes Frites and a mint julep or two...I love the gumbo over at BB and from what I am understanding it is the same Gumbo that is served at Cafe Orleans, AND I can get a bowl of it rather than a small cup .

 

[keahgirl8]

Those pickles look amazing

Oh they are... I'd also recommend the baked potato soup. YUM.

 

[figment_jii]

Those pickles look amazing

The pickles are my favorite appetizer at Carnation. They're really good! I could eat a whole order by myself!

Oh man, I so can't wait for our dinner at Cafe Orleans, I am so excited to have the Gumbo, Pommes Frites and a mint julep or two...I love the gumbo over at BB and from what I am understanding it is the same Gumbo that is served at Cafe Orleans, AND I can get a bowl of it rather than a small cup .

I can't honestly say it's the same gumbo, but I really like both, so hopefully you'll like the one at Cafe Orleans as well!

 

[luulu1999]

Could someone tell me the adult and child price for the PPH Grill buffet, I am figuring up our food budget

 

[figment_jii]

Touring Plan's has prices listed (although, I don't know how recent they are):
https://touringplans.com/disneyland-resort/dining/pch-grill

 

[Disney127]

Thanks figment_jii for the feedback, DD will be happy to know that the cole slaw is a lot like the one that used to be at the Ranch. We really enjoyed all the food at the BTRBBQ but the cole slaw was her favorite. She was quite sad when she had her last bite on our last trip. Do you know if there have side orders?