Dining at Disneyland Resort
Whether you are looking for a whimsical character meal, an impressive steak dinner or just something fun that will entertain the kids, you will find something to fit any preference inside the parks or at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels!
The choices below represent our top recommendations for those looking for a convenient meal while on-property. With that said, the list certainly is not exhaustive so if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for you can click here for a full list or, better yet, reach out to your Mouse Counselor for some guidance!
Character Dining
Make plans for a delicious meal that comes with appearances by some of your favorite Disney Characters―and be sure to bring your camera and autograph book!
- Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park (Plaza Inn, Disneyland Park)
- Breakfast: Minnie & Friends
- Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Buffet (Storytellers Café, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa)
- Breakfast: Mickey & Friends
- Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures (Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa)
- Breakfast: Disney Princesses
- Goofy’s Kitchen (Disneyland Hotel)
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Goofy & Friends
Unique Dining Experiences
If character experiences aren’t on your agenda, there’s still plenty of fun to be had dining at Disney. These spots are particularly good if you have children of different ages in your party. The younger kids will be having a great time, even if their older siblings are “too cool” for characters.
We have focused on restaurants that have entertainment and shows along with spots that have entertaining waitstaff and themes.
- Blue Bayou Restaurant (Disneyland Park)
- Lunch, Dinner
- Carnation Cafe (Disneyland Park)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Downtown Disney)
- Lunch, Dinner
- Lamplight Lounge (California Adventure Park)
- Lunch, Dinner
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Downtown Disney)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Signature Dining Experiences
Signature dining restaurants offer experiences that typically feature a high-end menu and décor. You’ll find fancier touches in these restaurants, and often a higher level of service.
- Carthay Circle Restaurant (California Adventure Park)
- Dinner
- Napa Rose (Grand Californian Hotel & Spa)
- Dinner
Nighttime Show Dining Packages
These dining packages include a meal and give you access to a roped-off viewing areas for the most in-demand daily shows.
- Fantasmic! Dining Package (Disneyland Park)
- Participating Restaurants:
- Blue Bayou Restaurant (Lunch, Dinner)
- River Belle Terrace (Lunch, Dinner)
- Participating Restaurants:
- Fantasmic! On-the-Go Package (Disneyland Park)
- Participating Restaurant:
- Hungry Bear Quick-Service Restaurant (Lunch, Dinner)
- Participating Restaurant:
- “Magic Happens” Parade Dining Package (Disneyland Park)
- Participating Restaurant:
- Plaza Inn (Lunch)
- Participating Restaurant:
- World of Color Dessert Party (California Adventure)
- World of Color Dining Package (California Adventure)
- Participating Restaurants:
- Storyteller’s Cafe (Dinner)
- Wine Country Trattoria (Lunch, Dinner)
- Participating Restaurants:
Bars/Lounges – Reservations Accepted
- Oga’s Cantina (Galaxy’s Edge – Disneyland Park)
- Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar (Disneyland Hotel)
