My Disneyland dining reviews, with pictures

[franandaj]

For example, we ate at Steakhouse 55 and were told by DLR CMs it was comparable to Narcoossee's.

I'm sorry your experience at S55 was not up to par as we have only had stellar experiences there since the new chef took over.

 

[Talldewy]

Lunch at Plaza Inn best item at our meal, chicken was overdone dark brown dried out.
First time it had been that bad.

 

[princesszelda]

I finally got our dining booked for out upcoming trip. It was like pulling teeth with the family.

 

[figment_jii]

A Parks Blog posting announcing the Gourmet apple and other treats for May!
Treat Yourself to a Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cup Gourmet Apple at the Disneyland Resort

 

[superme80]

Lunch at Plaza Inn best item at our meal, chicken was overdone dark brown dried out.
First time it had been that bad.

My oldest is super picky. When we went in 2013, this was his dinner at Plaza Inn. LOL

 

[ohdelighted]

I had to create an account just to ask - does anyone have a recent picture of Carthay Circle's menu? The online menus are all winter-themed, and I am hoping they have a spring menu available by now!

 

[figment_jii]

Another fun Parks Blog posting about treats under $5 at DLR!
5 Under $5: Disneyland Park Snacks

 

[figment_jii]

I had to create an account just to ask - does anyone have a recent picture of Carthay Circle's menu? The online menus are all winter-themed, and I am hoping they have a spring menu available by now!

DisneyGeek.com has a few photos of the menu samplings (the ones posted outside the restaurant) from April. It's not the full menu, but at least it'll give you a sense of the menu. Otherwise, you might try emailing Disneyland Guest Services to see if they have any information.

 

[figment_jii]

Cute new treats are heading to the Disneyland Resort in honor of Finding Dory!
‘Finding Dory’ and Nemo Treats are Off the Hook at Disney Parks

 

[debdreamsofdis]

We elebrated an anniversary at Disneyland and went to Carnation Cafe for dinner. I had never tried fried pickles before and had heard good things about them at CC, so thought we'd give them a shot. Pretty yummy.


I ordered the Romaine Salad with Shrimp ( succulent shrimp, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, hickory-smoked bacon, and blue cheese with creamy ranch), but substituted the chicken for shrimp and no bleu cheese. Loved it. The only thing I didn't care for was the breadstick type croutons. I would have preferred a softer style breadstick.


My husband ordered the Sourdough Bacon Cheese Melt (Angus chuck patty, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, hickory-smoked bacon, and spicy house sauce on grilled sourdough), but subbed cheddar for pepper jack and asked for the sauce on the side. He said it was one of the best patty melts he's ever had, but he was only able to finish a little over half of it.


We told our server we were celebrating our anniversary and he brought us Mickey cupcakes at the end of the meal.


One thing I did not get a picture of was the Odwalla Lemonade with citrus foam. I thought it was really refreshing and loved the foamy berry flavored topping.

 

[figment_jii]

Figment's Diamond Sparkling Summer Trip, 2016
Figment had hoped there would be another 24-hour day at Disneyland this year, but they did not have one this year. Despite that, there was still plenty of things to see and do.

Rainforest Cafe, Dinner
Figment went to Rainforest Cafe for his arrival night dinner. It wasn't as busy as some times (the walk-up wait was about 45 minutes, the Landry's Select Club wait was about 15 minutes). RFC had considerably changed the look of the menu (it wasn't a book anymore!), but Figment's favorite items were still there!

Jungle Steak and Shrimp Combo - Flat Iron Steak with Steak Butter, Shrimp Scampi, Caribbean Coconut
Shrimp, and Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes. Figment liked this combo a lot! The shrimp scampi was especially good (and the sauce was good for steak too!).

Awesome Appetizer Adventure - Chimi-Cha-Chas, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Cheese Sticks, Chicken Strips, guacamole and a side of Mojo Bones. So many yummy things to choose from! Figment's favorites were the cheese sticks, the chicken strips, and (of course) the Mojo Bones!

River Belle Terrace, Lunch
Figment tried the River Belle Terrace for the first time in March and really liked it, so he went back this time. Guests are given the choice of indoor or outdoor seating at check-in (at least they are for the first seating of the day). Figment's family opted for outdoor seating (in the shade) so they could also do some people watching while they ate!

Pork Spareribs - Spice-rubbed and Slow-cooked served with Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. The ribs were still really good. Very tender and covered with yummy BBQ sauce.

Pork Spareribs - Spice-rubbed and Slow-cooked served with Cole Slaw and Tater Tots.

Cove Bar, Dinner
Figment has said on multiple trips that he wanted to try the Lobster Nachos at the Cove Bar, but the line always seemed so daunting. This time, he decided he was going to eat at the Cove Bar, so he got in line. It turned out, the line is for placing your name on the waiting list. They ask your party size, if you have anyone under 21, and if you want a table, the bar or first available. Then they take your phone number and tell you that they'll send a text when your table is ready. You have 10 minutes to get back to the Cove Bar to be seated. You'll check a confirming text message immediately, indicating your approximate wait time. Our's said about 90 minutes!

About 90 minutes later, Figment got the text saying his table was ready and he headed back to the Cove Bar (after having a snack at Clarabelle's while he waited). The table over looked Paradise Bay and he could watch the Fun Wheel while he ate.

Specialty Artisan Pizza - Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions, with a Pesto Drizzle - the pizza (more like a flat bread) was really good.

Fajita Quesadilla Rolls - Grilled Flour Tortilla Rolled with Chicken, Onions, Peppers, and Jack and Cheddar Chese with Guajillo Suace, Chipotle Creama, and Avacado Relish. The rolls had a slight bite to them, but they were very flavorful.

CB Lobster Nachos - Tender Lobster Pieces Atop Fresh House-Made Tortilla Chips with Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Crema, and our Signature Aged Cheddar and Oaxaca Cheese Sauce. These were so good! Figment really liked them; lots of yummy lobster and plenty of goodies for all of the chips. He would definately go back for more of these!

DCA closed at 9:00 pm that night and the server came around a little before 8:00 pm announcing last call (for both food and drinks). He said that they stop seating guests around 7:45 pm and take a final round of orders just before 8:00 pm. He told us we were welcome to remain at our table for World of Color (at 9:00 pm). So we decided to stay to watch WoC! I finally saw the water surface during the show and I have to admit, I like WoC a lot more now that I've seen all of the water effects (I still like fireworks better). The "dancing" water is very pretty. It's an off angle view, but it was fun.

 

[disneyobsessed808]

great pictures and reviews! figment_jii

 

[Bossy22]

I sooooo want to try the lobster nachos!!! Do you remember about how much they were? Now to talk someone in my party to join me!

 

[Musthavecoffee]

Lobster Nachos are $16 I believe... Craving some right now! Love Figments bedazzled mouse ears!!

 

[figment_jii]

great pictures and reviews! figment_jii

Thanks!

I sooooo want to try the lobster nachos!!! Do you remember about how much they were? Now to talk someone in my party to join me!

As Musthavecoffee said, they were $16. They were really good (a bit messy to eat, but most nachos are )

Lobster Nachos are $16 I believe... Craving some right now! Love Figments bedazzled mouse ears!!

Thanks!

 

[chrisaman]

Lobster nachos are how I get my wife to go to Disneyland so much

 

[tlovesdis]

Lobster nachos are how I get my wife to go to Disneyland so much

LOL! We discovered the Lobster Nachos on our trip in January and we are now obsessed! My youngest niece and I are headed to the parks next week and she has requested to try them! Ummmm, sure no problem little one!!!

 

[lindyv321]

I am thinking it would be nice to do one meal at a table service restaurant during our trip but I'm having trouble picking one.... I am having a hard time picking a place everyone will enjoy.. We are a family of four, kids are 15 and 11. Any suggestions? Is Ariel's Grotto nice inside? I love Ariel so that is one of my top picks for ambiance alone

 

[figment_jii]

Continuing with Figment's Diamond Sparkling Summer Trip, 2016...

Rancho del Zocalo, Breakfast
Figment discovered breakfast at Rancho del Zocalo on his last few trips, so he was eager to go back for more.

Fajita Beef Breakfast Platter - Scrambled Eggs, Fajita Beef, Beans, Rice and a Tortilla. Still very yummy.

Mickey Mouse Pancake - The Mickey Mouse pancake (formerly at River Belle Terrace) is now available at Rancho del Zocalo. Still cute and yummy.

Rancho del Zocalo is very close to Jolly Holiday, so part of Figment's family stopped there to pick-up a Raspberry Mickey Macaron. The side of sausage is available at Rancho del Zocalo.

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

Walt's Chili - Hearty Chili topped with Cheese and fresh Tomatoes. Figment had the chili last time and really liked it, so he got it again. It was still very good, with just the right amount of heat and lots of flavor.

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! The pickles are nice and crispy on the outside and the house sauce is also really good. He could eat of dozen of these!

Baked Potato Soup - with Bacon, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Sour Cream, and Chives. Even if it's warm out, Figment likes this soup. It's very rich, but so good!

Walt's Favorite Homemade Meatloaf - Our special blend of Beef and Pork served with Ketchup Glaze, Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Gravy, and Seasonal Vegetables. This is Figment's favorite entree at Carnations. The meatloaf is very tasty and has a good texture (not mushy like so many meatloafs can be) and lots of flavor. The gravy is good and goes great with the mashed potatoes.

Cafe Orleans, Lunch
While waiting for their table, Figment's family saw a family of Canadian Geese wandering around New Orleans Square. This was the first time, they'd seen Canadian Geese! They're more used to seeing mallard ducks in the parks. They walked past Cafe Orleans and headed down towards the entrance to Pirates of the Carribean. They must live in the area because we saw them the next day over by Haunted Mansion.

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. Lots of garlic and Parmesan cheese...and this time, he got extra remoulade! So yummy!

French Onion Soup - Sautéed Onion Medley in traditional Broth with Crostini and Melted Gruyère. Very rich and flavorful. Yum!

New Orleans Gumbo - A rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage and tasso ham, served with white rice. This is Figment's other favorite appetizer at Cafe Orleans. Very flavorful, not spicy, and so good!

"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. Figment really likes this salad and he often gets it. The orange segments and candied pecans are his favorite parts of the salad.

Chicken Muffuletta Sandwich - Cajun-spiced Chicken Breast, Ham, Capicola, Salami, Provolone Cheese, Olive Spread, and Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise on a Sesame Seed Bun served with House-made Seasoned Chips. Once in a while, Figment likes to try something new. He'd never had the muffuletta at Cafe Orleans so he decided to try it. It was a very tall sandwhich. It had good flavor, but it was pretty spicy!

Mint Julep - Figment always gets a Mint Julep at Cafe Orleans.

 

[GatorChris]

Can I just say that I'm a little....no, I'm waaaay jealous of Figment. That little guy seems to eat the best stuff at Disneyland. And it does it ALL THE TIME!

I need to go buy a lotto ticket.