My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[figment_jii]

Figment Kicks Off Summer at Disneyland Resort!

Figment was lucky enough to head down to the Disneyland Resort for the start of the summer season! His main focus was to make it though all 24-hours of the 24-hour event, but as always, food played a big role in his trip.

French Market (Dinner)
The French Market is one of Figment's favorite CS locations in DL. The Royal Street Bachelors were playing, so there was great music to go along with great food!

French Quarter Chicken – Southern-Style Oven Roasted Citrus Half Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Citrus Au Jus. Figment really liked the rub on the chicken...it was very flavorful and the chicken was very moist.

Creole Shrimp Pasta - Sautéed Shrimp and Campanelle Pasta tossed in a Smoked Gouda Creole Mustard Sauce served with a roll. Figment liked this pasta; it wasn't too spicy and it had great flavor.

Slow-roasted Louisiana Beef Stew - Beef stew simmered with Seasoned Carrots, Peas, Red Potatoes and Mushrooms in a Sourdough Boule. This is one of Figment's favorite dishes at French Market and it makes a nice hearty meal.

Mint Julep - No meal at the French Market would be complete with a "glass" of Mint Julep!

Red Velvet Jack Skellingon Cake - Figment isn't a fan of red velvet cake because of the cream cheese frosting, but he did take a photo of it.

Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue (Lunch)
The weather was perfect for a lunch at the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. There was yummy ribs and chicken (Figment liked the ribs the best), beans, cole slaw, and corn bread. Figment liked the ribs and beans so much he asked for seconds (and thirds in some cases).

Coming up...Carnation Cafe, Tangaroa Terrace, Rainforest Cafe, and much more!

 

[chirurgeon]

Figment Kicks Off Summer at Disneyland Resort!

Figment was lucky enough to head down to the Disneyland Resort for the start of the summer season! His main focus was to make it though all 24-hours of the 24-hour event, but as always, food played a big role in his trip.

French Market (Dinner)
The French Market is one of Figment's favorite CS locations in DL. The Royal Street Bachelors were playing, so there was great music to go along with great food!

French Quarter Chicken – Southern-Style Oven Roasted Citrus Half Chicken, Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Citrus Au Jus. Figment really liked the rub on the chicken...it was very flavorful and the chicken was very moist.

Creole Shrimp Pasta - Sautéed Shrimp and Campanelle Pasta tossed in a Smoked Gouda Creole Mustard Sauce served with a roll. Figment liked this pasta; it wasn't too spicy and it had great flavor.

Slow-roasted Louisiana Beef Stew - Beef stew simmered with Seasoned Carrots, Peas, Red Potatoes and Mushrooms in a Sourdough Boule. This is one of Figment's favorite dishes at French Market and it makes a nice hearty meal.

Mint Julep - No meal at the French Market would be complete with a "glass" of Mint Julep!

Red Velvet Jack Skellingon Cake - Figment isn't a fan of red velvet cake because of the cream cheese frosting, but he did take a photo of it.

Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue (Lunch)
The weather was perfect for a lunch at the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. There was yummy ribs and chicken (Figment liked the ribs the best), beans, cole slaw, and corn bread. Figment liked the ribs and beans so much he asked for seconds (and thirds in some cases).

Coming up...Carnation Cafe, Tangaroa Terrace, Rainforest Cafe, and much more!

Leaving in 3 weeks, so I really want to see more pictures. And silly Figment, cream cheese icing is the BEST!!!! LOL

 

[Sherry E]

I agree with Figment -- I am not a red velvet cake fan, solely because of the cream cheese icing/frosting! I like a good frosting on other cakes and cupcakes, but just not cream cheese. (I also don't eat cheesecake. I prefer regular cake.)

 

[kylie71]

It all looks Yummy! The beef stew I would love to try.
Also not a fan of Red Velvet cake... but do enjoy cake!

Thanks Figment!

--Lori

 

[2tinkerbell]

Oh I LOVE it when Figment goes to DLR. Thanks for sharing the food photos - gives me an idea of what and where to eat.

 

[Tink rules]

THIRDS on the beans???

Figment...

 

[Albytaps]

THIRDS on the beans???

Figment...

How else do you expect him to play his part as the skunk on his ride?

 

[figment_jii]

THIRDS on the beans??? Figment...

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...

 

[crystal1313]

Figment, is the chicken at the BTR BBQ bone in or boneless? Thanks for all the photos!

 

[figment_jii]

Figment, is the chicken at the BTR BBQ bone in or boneless? Thanks for all the photos!

Hi crystal1313, the chicken is still on the bone.

 

[crystal1313]

Thank you!

 

[MorganM]

Love me some Figment!!! Thanks for all the wonderful new reviews, its always a pleasure to see what Figment has been up to in the parks...seeing all the wonderful food and Figments reviews I would rather pay to have a food tour with figment then go on a Disneyland Tour, lol

 

[Chrisfilm]

Hi crystal1313, the chicken is still on the bone.

Thanks heavens. If a BBQ place is serving boneless chicken, there's a real problem.

 

[Carolynleanne]

Mmm BTR BBQ - now I'm salivating for that chicken and cornbread!!

 

[figment_jii]

Continuing with Figment Kicks Off Summer at Disneyland Resort!

Carnation Cafe (Dinner)
After a hiatus of several years, Figment decided to go back to Carnation Cafe. He'd heard great things about some of the offerings, so he decided it was time to try them!

Fried Pickles with Dipping Sauce - Dill Pickle Spears dipped in Parmesan and Panko, Fried Golden Brown and served with a House Sauce. Figment had to try these because he loves pickles! They were really good. Crispy on the outside and dill "pickle-y" on the inside. Yum!

Baked Potato Soup - with Bacon, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, and Chives. Figment had heard a lot of great things about the soup, so he tried that as well. It was pretty rich, but very good.

Roasted Turkey Sandwich - Fresh Sliced Turkey, Tomatoes, Monterey Jack, Lettuce, and Mustard Aïoli on a Multigrain Roll served with Seasoned French Fries. Figment liked the sandwich, but it wasn't anything really outstanding. The roll was a little to thick/dense, so it's flavor kind of over powered everything else. Also because the bread was the dominant item, it made the sandwich a little dry. On the other hand, the turkey was really good by itself.

Romaine Salad with Shrimp - Succulent Shrimp, Romaine, Avocado, Tomatoes, Hickory-smoked Bacon, and Blue Cheese with creamy Ranch. Figment actually tried this salad two different ways. The first was with the shrimp and they were very good! The second was with chicken instead of shrimp, and it was also very good!

Overall, Figment liked his meal at Carnation Cafe and would happily go back (even if it was just for the fried dill pickles and the loaded baked potato soup!).

Tangaroa Terrace (Lunch)
This was one of the new places Figment tried this trip. He had actually planned to eat at Trader Sam's because the bar menu looked very good, but there were not tables to be had! So he wandered over to Tangaroa Terrace instead and ended up having a very good meal! Tangaroa Terrace is a CS location, but once you place order at the registers and find a table, servers bring the food out to you.

Shrimp Tacos - Sautéed Shrimp, Cabbage and Lime Tartar Sauce wrapped in Corn Tortillas and served with Tropical Slaw. Figment liked these little tacos. They weren't very big ( a few bites each at most), but they were very flavorful and the shrimp were tender.

Tangaroa Terrace Salad with Shrimp - blend of fresh Lettuces, Cabbage, Black Kale, Caramelized Pineapple, Grape Tomatoes and Sautéed Shrimp lightly tossed in a Tropical Vinaigrette and topped with Toasted Macadamia Nuts. The dressing had good flavor, but not overpowering. The shrimp were seasoned and very yummy (similar in flavor to the ones in the tacos).

Kalua-style Pork Flatbread - Pulled Pork, Barbecue Sauce, Red Onion, Cilantro and Mozzarella Cheese. This was Figment's favorite item at Tangaroa Terrace! It did remind him of a lot of other BBQ sauce based pizzas, but he still liked it a lot. The sauce wasn't spicy and the pork was very tender. Yum!

Big Island Flatbread - Ham, Caramelized Pineapple, Marinara Sauce, Red Onion, Cilantro and Mozzarella Cheese. Basically it was a Hawaiian Pizza, which is one of Figment's favorite types. It was very good.

Overall, Figment enjoyed his meal at Tangaroa Terrace. The food was very good and the patio seating was nice. There isn't a lot of indoor seating, so on a hot day, it might not be so great, but on a mild afternoon it was wonderful!

 

[Sherry E]

Continuing with Figment Kicks Off Summer at Disneyland Resort!

Carnation Cafe (Dinner)
After a hiatus of several years, Figment decided to go back to Carnation Cafe. He'd heard great things about some of the offerings, so he decided it was time to try them!

Fried Pickles with Dipping Sauce - Dill Pickle Spears dipped in Parmesan and Panko, Fried Golden Brown and served with a House Sauce. Figment had to try these because he loves pickles! They were really good. Crispy on the outside and dill "pickle-y" on the inside. Yum!

Baked Potato Soup - with Bacon, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, and Chives. Figment had heard a lot of great things about the soup, so he tried that as well. It was pretty rich, but very good.

Roasted Turkey Sandwich - Fresh Sliced Turkey, Tomatoes, Monterey Jack, Lettuce, and Mustard Aïoli on a Multigrain Roll served with Seasoned French Fries. Figment liked the sandwich, but it wasn't anything really outstanding. The roll was a little to thick/dense, so it's flavor kind of over powered everything else. Also because the bread was the dominant item, it made the sandwich a little dry. On the other hand, the turkey was really good by itself.

Romaine Salad with Shrimp - Succulent Shrimp, Romaine, Avocado, Tomatoes, Hickory-smoked Bacon, and Blue Cheese with creamy Ranch. Figment actually tried this salad two different ways. The first was with the shrimp and they were very good! The second was with chicken instead of shrimp, and it was also very good!

Overall, Figment liked his meal at Carnation Cafe and would happily go back (even if it was just for the fried dill pickles and the loaded baked potato soup!).

Tangaroa Terrace (Lunch)
This was one of the new places Figment tried this trip. He had actually planned to eat at Trader Sam's because the bar menu looked very good, but there were not tables to be had! So he wandered over to Tangaroa Terrace instead and ended up having a very good meal! Tangaroa Terrace is a CS location, but once you place order at the registers and find a table, servers bring the food out to you.

Shrimp Tacos - Sautéed Shrimp, Cabbage and Lime Tartar Sauce wrapped in Corn Tortillas and served with Tropical Slaw. Figment liked these little tacos. They weren't very big ( a few bites each at most), but they were very flavorful and the shrimp were tender.

Tangaroa Terrace Salad with Shrimp - blend of fresh Lettuces, Cabbage, Black Kale, Caramelized Pineapple, Grape Tomatoes and Sautéed Shrimp lightly tossed in a Tropical Vinaigrette and topped with Toasted Macadamia Nuts. The dressing had good flavor, but not overpowering. The shrimp were seasoned and very yummy (similar in flavor to the ones in the tacos).

Kalua-style Pork Flatbread - Pulled Pork, Barbecue Sauce, Red Onion, Cilantro and Mozzarella Cheese. This was Figment's favorite item at Tangaroa Terrace! It did remind him of a lot of other BBQ sauce based pizzas, but he still liked it a lot. The sauce wasn't spicy and the pork was very tender. Yum!

Big Island Flatbread - Ham, Caramelized Pineapple, Marinara Sauce, Red Onion, Cilantro and Mozzarella Cheese. Basically it was a Hawaiian Pizza, which is one of Figment's favorite types. It was very good.

Overall, Figment enjoyed his meal at Tangaroa Terrace. The food was very good and the patio seating was nice. There isn't a lot of indoor seating, so on a hot day, it might not be so great, but on a mild afternoon it was wonderful!

That pork flatbread from Tangaroa Terrace looks good! I was thinking that I would get the same BBQ chicken sandwich (that I ate in December) the next time I go back to TT, but I might have to try a flatbread!

Actually, even the one with pineapple looks good -- and I am generally someone who loves pineapple, and loves pizza, but not together.

Were there lots of cute little sparrows hopping around the patio at TT, waiting for crumbs?

Did you -- er, um, did Figment -- happen to see anyone at a nearby table order the chicken fried chicken at Carnation Cafe? I saw it on the menu in December and almost went in to try it. I don't know if it is on the menu year-round, or only during those "comfort food months"!

 

[2tinkerbell]

Being a CS, how easily could one change some things on that menu? For example, if my DD wanted a hamburger with the regular fries instead of the sweet potato fries?

I want to try Carnation Cafe' when we go in Sep/Oct. I think I might get the Fried Pickles and the Baked Potato Soup. Though the Chicken Fried Chicken does sound good, too.

It is a good thing that I have a couple of months to make up my mind. Only to change it when I get there...lol!

 

[Sherry E]

...Though the Chicken Fried Chicken does sound good, too. ...

2tinkerbell --

I was so tempted to try that Chicken Fried Chicken in December! At that point I was starving, and I had not eaten at Carnation Cafe since the big remodel and expansion a while back. The last time I ate at Carnation Cafe, pre-expansion, there was no such thing as Chicken Fried Chicken on the menu, so I was surprised to see it. To this day I'm still not sure if it is a new, regular fixture on the menu at CC, or if it was something that was only there during the chillier months. If it's not there now, I hope it comes back.

The only reason I didn't go in and order the CFC was because I had a Disney gift card with me, which I was using as payment. Carnation Cafe accepts gift cards, of course, but you can't put a tip on the gift card (in the past I used to be able to put tips on gift cards too, but that has changed). I had used up my last bit of cash on tipping housekeeping or the Bell desk at my hotel, and it was going to be too much of a hassle to go to an ATM and get out a $20 bill just to have something to tip with, so I had to pass up the Chicken Fried Chicken, sadly.

I moseyed on down Main Street and got the next best thing -- the fried chicken and mashed potatoes at the Plaza Inn!

 

[2tinkerbell]

Thanks Sherry. When are you going? I hope before me so that you can try the CFC and let me know. I see it on the menu still. I hope that it is a regular.

 

[figment_jii]

Were there lots of cute little sparrows hopping around the patio at TT, waiting for crumbs?

I don't recall seeing a lot of sparrows. There were a few, but there weren't that many. No ducks either...

Did you -- er, um, did Figment -- happen to see anyone at a nearby table order the chicken fried chicken at Carnation Cafe? I saw it on the menu in December and almost went in to try it. I don't know if it is on the menu year-round, or only during those "comfort food months"!

Sorry, I didn't see anyone eating the fried chicken. I did see a lot of the fried dill pickle baskets go out!

Being a CS, how easily could one change some things on that menu? For example, if my DD wanted a hamburger with the regular fries instead of the sweet potato fries?

Carnations Cafe is not a CS location; it's a regular table service venue. I would think they could probably make the substitution fairly easily.