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    Carthay Circle Restaurant

    3.9 (2.3k reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 7:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Intimate
    Romantic

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    sliders
    Theresa D.

    Experience the lounge for a bite for my birthday. We opted to sit outside because the weather is beautiful.. they gave you. I looked at DCA . I hadn't experienced. I ordered the rib sliders. The flavor was delicious however, on one of the sliders, it was a little fatty... my daughter ordered one of the salads and enjoyed it. The non-alcoholic beverages were amazing. The service was great however, the spiel in the beginning was unnecessary.

    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
    Lauren C.

    What we ordered: Wildberry Lemonade Twin Bill Spanish Potato Croquettes Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Slow Braised Pot Roast Sustainable Fish of the Day Service was excellent. My drink was on the sweeter side, which I didn't particularly like. I thought it was going to be more sparkling water forward, but it was straight up sweet. However, my meal was exceptional! Fish was perfectly light, moist, and seasoned. I enjoyed it very much. Would definitely recommend. Everything just went together harmoniously and it tasted terrific!!!! I've been to Carthay Circle Restaurant before, but it was a long time ago. The menu has changed a bit. Lol. I was happy with my meal and again, service was incredible!!!!

    Signature Thick-Cut Cider Pork Chop*
    Cece L.

    Dinner on 5/9/2026. My sister and I had the tuna crudo, short ribs and pork chops for dinner and we felt stuffed and unable to finish the pork chops because that was the saltiest out of the bunch. Tuna crudo was absolutely delicious, highly recommend! Short ribs was interesting and tasted like it was an experiment. The flavors felt like it would've been better on a steak instead. Pork chops was just ok and tasted salty. It's good to enjoy the ambiance as it has you forget about the amusement park environment. Service is a hit or miss depending on how busy they get. The beginning was good as my server checked on us but after the food came out it's like the server was too busy to check on us.

    Cold Water Salmon
    Ronald E.

    The salmon was perfectly prepared and the aioli made me want to "lick the plate" (I didn't but not sure what I would have done if there hadn't been people around). Service was on point and very professional. A great mid day meal

    Signature Thick-Cut Cider Pork Chop*
    Michaela D.

    Exceptional experience from the staff and food. Everything was so delicious. We were sat near the kitchen and watching the sous chef take charge was fun to watch. My only complaint is the way the system is setup. Why bother with a mobile check-in, if we also HAVE to check-in in-person AND still had a 10minute wait after our reservation time. It was such an obnoxious process for no reason. And they really pack the restaurant, so no matter how quick and great the cooks are, you will be waiting. The atmosphere was worth it, but that doesn't help the check-in portion.

    Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimps
    Arthur T.

    Got a last minute random reservation. Two of us ordered against the $62 pre-set meal: pasta $62 bread $14 IPA $17.25 shrimp entree $62 The meal included a salad and soup. Ambiance was nice. Service was slow. Food was ok. Bill ended up to almost $200. Could be a nice change from regular Disney food, but likely won't come back. Menu is pretty limited.

    Pot Roast
    Brett R.

    We dined at Carthay Circle last month, and it remains one of the best restaurants on property. The stunning interior, polite and experienced staff, fantastic cocktails and wine selections, and beautifully presented entrees continue to shine. Although I had the Slow Braised Pot Roast (pictured), my partner ordered the Half Roasted Yucatan "Chicken Pibil" and it was even better. For an in-park meal, it's the best you can get.

    Mariness D.

    I've been here twice. The first time we came, we sat inside at the bar and the ambiance is old school, regal, dark, and cozy. Perfect place to unwind after a long day at California Adventure. This time around, we had patio seating at one of the high tops, and it's a great place to see the characters walk by. We waived hi to Mickey, Chip, Dale and other characters several times as they passed by. Their food is good, but the standout things for me would be their cocktails. I've had their espresso martini and double pair martini, and both are 10/10. Our server was great. She checked on us regularly, and even though we stayed for a while, she made sure our glasses were always filled. 10/10 on service as well.

    Spencer Q.

    Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Portion to Price: 2/5 Overall: Came here for a nice sit down dinner. The extended review... Food: Duck Schnitzel- 3/5 - An interesting dish. Definitely wouldn't have imagined something like this. Since I'm a big fan of duck I went for this dish. Pretty standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - We sat outside on the patio since we didn't have a reservation. The outside wasn't as glamourous but the interior was definitely nice. Portion to Price: 2/5 - Pricing was a little pricier since you are at a sit down restaurant in the park.

    Turkey Kid Tenders
    Steph Q.

    I finally had a chance to try Carthay Circle Restaurant and had a good first experience. It is the upscale/pricier, table service restaurant of the Disney California Adventure (DCA) park, but the interior, service, and menu options definitely reflect this. If you're looking for a quality experience and sit down meal, the Carthay Circle Restaurant is definitely worth checking out. We were a party of four adults and two toddlers with an advanced dining reservation. We came in on a Thursday for dinner and had a minimal wait past the reservation time slot. The interior of the restaurant is nice and really gave the ambiance of old time, upscale Hollywood. Service throughout the meal was attentive, friendly, and prompt with requests. We ordered a few appetizers to share for the table and, of course, entrees. I really enjoyed the Salmon Carpaccio with Potato Crepes as well as the Roasted Artichoke Hearts for appetizers. For my main course, I tried the Signature Thick-Cut Pork Chop. It was exactly as described; thick cut. The cook was done well but the more I kept eating it, the saltier it got. Perhaps, I received a one-off piece, but as is, I could not recommend it. Our purpose of the dinner was to celebrate a birthday and the meal at the Carthay Circle Restaurant truly allowed us to do that with fun and class. I would return in the future for a special celebration being sure to try something other than the pork chop. (NOTE: You will need a park ticket to enter Disney California Adventure to dine at Carthay Circle. At the time of our visit, the Magic Key Passholder discount was accepted for the meal.)

    Menu
    Leah Y.

    A really great fine dining option in California Adventure park. The food here was really good. I liked the idea of a seasonal menu and they had some really interesting upscale dishes. Meat and fish was all cooked perfectly, and the flavors of everything were very yummy. It is an expensive meal, but it is one of few service restaurants in California Adventure, and the food quality is significantly higher than other quick service in the parks.

    Roasted Wild Mushroom & Gnocchi
    Michelle L.

    This is a nice sit down restaurant option. While they do offer walk in, I would highly recommend making a reservation in advance. We came here for my kids' birthday. We were seated upstairs close to the kitchen, so there was a lot of traffic, people going in and out of the kitchen area. Our server was decent. She was as attentive as she can be. She was clearly busy with other tables. We have had more friendly servers in the past, so this was a one off. I would have appreciated more attention even if it didn't appear that we needed more. Our dishes were served as expected. We ordered just the right amount. All the dishes were cooked to our request. I would recommend this place as one of the nicer sit down restaurants in CA Adventures. They do also have lounge seating down stairs if you prefer something less formal, casual and quicker.

    Private dining room
    Justin H.

    In 2020 I had been a long time Disneyland Annual Passholder and had reservations to celebrate my 44th birthday at Carthay Circle on March 19th. As you know, Disneyland closed on March 15, 2020 for over a year due to COVID. Since that time, Annual Passes have been replaced by the ridiculously expensive Magic Keys in an effort to decrease the amount of locals at the park (mission accomplished) and as a result, I have only been to Disneyland once since the closure. Anyways, I decided that this year on my 50th birthday we would try again. Hilarious how much you have to go through to eat dinner at this place. After obtaining reservations from the Disneyland app, I had to get park tickets and reserve the same day at the parks. We also had to buy the 3 day local ticket offer at 250 bucks each because buying a 1 day park hopper would only be 50 dollars cheaper for 1 day rather than 3 days Ok, on to the restaurant- it's beautiful. Think Musso and Frank in Hollywood, just not actually 100 years old. The recreation of old Hollywood is on point in every way (check out the sconce in the bathroom). Service is fine, but not exceptional. They give you the schpiel as you are walked up the stairs to the dining room, but their heart really isn't in it. Look for the hidden Mickey on the ceiling mural in the main dining room. Our waitress was friendly, but also just going through the motions. No suggestions on what to order or casual conversations here. As for the food, it ranged from excellent to OK. I ordered the pork chop and it was amazing. It came with an apple compote with bacon or pork belly and was perfectly cooked- moist and smokey. My wife ordered the short rib ravioli, which were tasty but surprisingly dry. I had read that in the past they had amazing fry bread, but now if you want bread you have to pay 14 bucks for rolls. I'm sure they make them there, but they really aren't special. I don't even think the butter is special either. At Remy's on the Disney Fantasy they told us the butter came from this exclusive farm in France that only makes butter for them. Also the brussel sprouts were tasty, but they were cooked to a mush, so if you like crispy brussel sprouts, don't order these. Finally, we weren't given a wine list. There are wine suggestions listed on the menu for each entree, which we did order, but for a fine dining restaurant this seemed off. I'm glad I finally made it here, but I won't be returning. If I want to spend over 100 bucks per person for dinner at Disney I will be going to Napa Rose. Still the king of fine dining at the Disney Resort. Hope the quality doesn't drop off with chef Andrew Sutton leaving Disney. I guess we will have to go to find out.

    Braised Short Rib Raviolis, Double Pear Martini, Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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    Ask the Community - Carthay Circle Restaurant

    Do we have to be in the park to make reservations?

    No, in fact you need to make reservations as far in advance as possible to even have a shot at snagging one.

    Do they have kid's menu?

    Yes, they do

    Are there walk ins?

    They have some availability for walk-ins, never hurts to check.

    I made reservations on my app for August 3 at 2-230pm; however Yelp indicated Carthay Circle is closed? I can't seem to find my reservation confirmation on my app or my email.

    I don't think Yelp is updated

    When can we make reservations?

    Starting 2/3/2021 at 11am

    Do you need reservations?

    You don't need reservations, as there is sometimes walk up availability, BUT, would recommend it if you can. Can also do it far in advance in the Disneyland App.

    Do they have TVs to watch the NBA finals?

    No TV's in the lounge or restaurant.

    Do we have to order entrees or can we just order the introduction dishes for a sit down dinner?

    Yes, there's a bar area downstairs that is walk in only and you can get appetizers and awesome drinks. Highly recommend it!

    Do you need to have a pass to eat there ? I had a friend that told me you didn't that they gave you a special pass and someone from the park would walk you there if you had reservations. I don't know if that's true ....

    You need to have a paid ticket to get in.

    Does anyone know if the tour is at 10:30am each day? Most reviews are quoting this time... And does it usually take about 30 minutes?

    The tour runs daily at 10:30am and it averages about 15 minutes.

    Can I find out what's being served in March? Heard the menu changes every season?

    The Menu Doesn't Change A lot Maybe A Few Items The Best Way To View The Menu Is Use The Disneyland Website And Select Dining Then Carthay Circle Restaurant, Disneyland Resort Keeps The Menu 100% Up To Date, Hope That Gets You In The Right Direction

    Do you need to enter the theme park to dine here?

    Yes you do. Unfortunately it's exclusive to people with a California Adventures Theme Park ticket.

    Can I watch world of color while eating dinner here?

    Short answer- No. However, dining here does provide an option for World of Color Fast passes when you order from the special menu.

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    4.2
    (686 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Wow! We came for…read moretheir new Gatsby tea service and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is gorgeous and on point. We started with The Gatsby Effect drink which came in beautiful glasses and a tower that drips butterfly pea tea gin into your glass, changing the color of your drink. There's only one tower option with dinner. It comes with an entire 1 oz container of caviar with crumb fresh, chicken nuggets with crown fresh smoked trout caviar and chives, spicy ahi tuna wonton chip, mini lobster rolls, kettle chips, shrimp cocktail shooters, wagyu sliders, and chicken Caesar salad skewers. Nothing disappointed! Everything was high quality. Shrimp was plump n meaty. The service was great! Our waitress was very nice and checked up on us often. This was a great meal, great service, and great price! I would definitely come back

    We came here for the tea experience. This review is only for the tea experience. Okay, so this…read moreplace is very nice. They really do well with presentation. Service was just okay. Tea was really disappointing. Can you call it a tea experience when they use tea bags my loose leaf with a lack of a tea selection and have to share a tea pot with 3 people? This was a really big let down. It's not your traditional tea. Sandwiches were fine. I enjoyed a couple of them. The biscuit was good. They also didn't have scones and clotted cream. In my opinion not a true tea experience. Desserts were not good. The attempt made for the ube and pandan were more of a trend following technique rather than a true love in creating something delicious. It was a disappointment. The experience wasn't terrible it was just okay. Stick to a proper tea place is you are looking for a proper tea experience. If you want just cute pictures and just a great ambiance then you'll be fine coming here. I was between giving 2 and 3 stars for this place. I can't deny this was a cute place. $45 a setting... I didn't see the value. I think this place would be better for just pure brunch rather than tea.

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    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    Reunion Kitchen + Drink

    4.3
    (4.1k reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Still the best! I brought my friend whose new to the area here for dinner on a busy Thursday night…read more Was so fun! World cup playing on all the tv's. Food and service were fantastic, per usual. We both loved the stuffed jalapeño appetizer which does pack some heat when it's all done. I loved my Prime Flat Iron Steak -- cooked medium; it was tender, a lil salty for a couple bites, but otherwise perfectly seasoned. Asparagus was great as well. And the mash potatoes with blue cheese topping were outstanding. My friend loved her short rib, vegetables and mashed potatoes. She had the sauce on the side, suspecting it might be sweet, but it was not. She loved it all. We both had takeout containers because the portions were ample. And, my friend loved the lemon bar dessert. The taste I had of the dessert was fantastic; loved the crust and it was the perfect amount of tart vs sweet.

    The Ultimate Brunch Destination in Anaheim Reunion Kitchen…read moreremains one of my favorite brunch spots in Anaheim. The vibe is always on point, great music, comfortable seating, and a menu that actually keeps things interesting. The Brunch MVP: You cannot go wrong with the King's Hawaiian French Toast. It's an absolute staple for me. Small Plates to Share: Deviled Eggs: These are a must. They don't skimp on the filling, and that bit of bacon adds the perfect crunch. Jalapeño Poppers: The pairing with raspberry jam is genius, that sweet and spicy combo is honestly mouthwatering. The Drinks: My husband is a huge fan of their Bloody Mary. It's heavily garnished with a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper and finished with a Tajin rim it's practically a meal in itself. They are also one of the few spots offering bottomless mimosas, which is always a plus. Room for Improvement: While I love the bottomless option, I do wish they would just leave a bottle of champagne at the table. Chasing down a server for every refill makes the experience feel a bit interrupted. Aside from that, I love this place and keep coming back!

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    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    One of our favorite places that we have ever tried! The appetizers are a must try!…read more The fries were so crispy yet so fluffy on the inside. The ahi tuna was amazing, must try. The rigatoni was ok, nothing surprising. The steak had a very strong wine glaze which was not our favorite. It was very busy when we got there but we were lucky to get a small table by a tree. All the servers seem to help all the tables so service was a bit chaotic as different servers asked us if we ordered already. Regardless, all of the servers were super kind. This restaurant only has outdoor seating area which creates a breezy and chill vibe when the weather is nice.

    Came here on Sunday, June 12, 2026 at 5:00pm. Looked on yelp and they had plenty of reservations…read moreavailable at 5:00, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 so I didn't think we needed a reservation. When we checked in with the hostess, she asked if we had a reservation and when we said no, she gave us some attitude. I explained that we saw there were plenty of reservations available and booked it for 5:15 on Yelp. When I told the hostess I that I booked the 5:15 reservation on Yelp, she rolled her eyes at me. The manager wasn't helpful either. When we informed them that we have decided to leave and go somewhere else, they just say ok. No apology or attempt to try and seat us. Obviously, we were more of a bother to them. Bummer, cause I heard the food was pretty good. Restaurants are part of the hospitality industry, so when they have bad hospitality, it ruins the experience.

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    GUAVA PALOMA $8 and FRITTO MISTO $10 calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce. grilled lemon
    GUAVA PALOMA $8 and FRITTO MISTO $10 calamari, shrimp, pickled vegetables, aji verde sauce. grilled lemon
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    Karl Strauss Brewing Company

    Karl Strauss Brewing Company

    4.3
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Came to watch the World Cup here and surprisingly the weight wasn't that long considering it was…read morethe Mexico versus Ecuador game I got the Carne Asada fries and they were surprisingly so freaking good. They were seasoned perfectly. They had this jalapeño beer cheese, avocado chimichurri, pickled onion, and cilantro it all went so good together I could've had like 10 plates Even though it was busy, the service was still good and they took care of us and the ambience was great for the game

    We had the unfortunate experience of unknowingly going to Karl Strauss right before a Dodgers @…read moreAngels game, and WOW was the restaurant packed. The wait was projected to be an HOUR! But we got a super nice host who noticed our mistake and kindly sat us down right away. We appreciated the customer service. We ordered the brussel sprouts (3 out of 5) and the carne asada fries (4 out of 5). Both were large portions, enough for two people to share as an appetizer. I especially enjoyed the green cilantro sauce on the carne asada fries! I love that this location lets you do a beer flight with as few as 2 beers. Some of my favorite beers I tried in my flight were the Golden Stout, Wreck Alley (a stout), and Boat Shoes (a tropical IPA). One thing that shocked me about the restaurant setup was the lack of TVs. It has a sports vibe, especially with Angel Stadium right across the street, but the only TV I could see from where I was sitting was super far away. So come for great beer flights and fun apps, but not to hang out and watch sports.

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