Food: Even with the change in biscuits (in both buttermilk contact as well as no longer being unlimited) it's still an iconic and good place to enjoy a meal. The portion vs. price vertex is still very good, and they have a lot of new options on the menu which is nice. Service: Always top notch! Nobody ever leaves KCH and says they weren't treated like family. Their staff is always the best! Ambiance: Plenty of room, plenty of seating for large parties, and the place is clean and vibrant yet somehow also staying true to its old timey roots and decor. In all, if you're visiting and want to have the entire Knott's experience then you really owe yourself a meal at the Chicken House. :) read more

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Buena Park, California

We went to Knotts Berry Farm Chicken dinner today. The price for the complete dinner is 27.99 if you want all white meat add 5.00. If you do not want that much food you can share for, 9.99 and they add two sides. We got all white meat and the plate came with 3 huge breasts! The food was very good. Our table of 5 thought it was just how we remembered it, we were very happy. After reading some of these reviews I was a little worried, we had nothing to worry about. Hubby and I had our first date at Knotts and it was a blind date. We had passes and have spent many days there. He proposed to me there and we got married there. Yes we had chicken dinner! I thought I would throw that in so you know we have had Knotts chicken dinner many times. So when I tell you it was good it was good. We did have a parking problem today, and it had gotten very expensive. 60.00 for the preferred lot and 40.00 under the bridge. I wish they would have told us when we made reservations that they do validate for 3 hours when you are eating there. Just park in preferred and they will validate but I would check it just to be sure, you never know when they will change it.. I do have to say that is a ridiculous amount of money to park and spend more money! I hope you do enjoy your chicken dinner! I hope you have a great dinner! read more

My groups lunch was the only thing at Mrs. Knotts Chicken Restaurant that was NOT a huge failure! Came to see Independence Hall (check my review for THAT hot mess) to find out that it was closed. We had made arrangements for 23 people for lunch at the restaurant and ended up coming in almost an hour early. They were FANTASTIC! They accommodated us very well and the server was amazing. Everything was delicious and was the savior of the day. Definitely recommend! read more

I was so excited to visit Mrs. Knotts' restaurant. The first time I visited this restaurant was 50 years ago with my parents in 1976. I can remember we waited in a long line, for a long time, to enjoy the famous chicken dinner. Much has changed over the past 50 years. There was no line, however, we were quoted a 15 minute wait for a party of five. Okay, no problem. We received our text, went to the hostess stand to be seated, and were told to hold on, while they took more names and numbers of people entering, and while they had several employee related conversations among themselves (kinda rude); then after about five minutes they seated us. Lots of empty tables throughout the various dining rooms that used to be bustling and full. Our waiter greeted us quickly, served us our beverages and took our order. We had a variety of dishes. I of course ordered the traditional fried chicken dinner, for my options I chose chicken noodle soup, cherry/rhubarb compote, and the cabbage with ham (all the old items I remember from my childhood). The soup, compote, and cabbage were all pretty good. What wasn't that good was the chicken! It was really dry! That used to be the highlight... Others in the group got the pot pie, the boysenberry pulled pork sandwich, and the chicken and waffles. All these items were just okay, with the sandwich probably being the best. All of our dinners came with boysenberry pie, which was still pretty good. My first few visits in 1976, 1980, 1986, and 1996 the Knott family still owned and operated the restaurant, which may be why it was so great. In 1997, Cedar Fair bought Knott's Berry Farm and the restaurant and maintained a better than average meal. A couple years ago Six Flags acquired the park which may be the reason quality has declined. This is all conjecture, but I must say I was a little disappointed. read more

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Whether you order a chicken dinner for yourself, or go for the split option where you pay a little more for extra portions and share with someone, I guarantee you will be full and satisfied. The chicken is just okay imho. I can see why people like it, but it's the biscuits and chicken soup for me. I highly recommend dipping a warm biscuit into the hot chicken soup and eating them together. Frankly, I don't even touch the jam and butter anymore but don't get it twisted, this combo is phenomenal as well. Just depends whether you prefer savory versus sweet. The salad is fine. Just a basic house salad with croutons. I like the boysenberry dressing just because I feel like I'm getting more of a Knott's Berry Farm experience. If you're into alcoholic beverages, I recommend the lemon drop. I'm generally not a big fan of sweet drinks, but there's something about it that's appealing to my taste buds. Some other time I believe I had the boysenberry version, and that was yummy as well. The overall ambiance of the restaurant is lively and family friendly. The wooden chairs are a bit uncomfortable so if you're sensitive about that, perhaps booth seating will bring you more comfort in your dining experience. I'm interested in trying out their onions rings, roasted chicken, and other items besides the popular chicken dinner. To be continued ! read more

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We've been wanting to check this place out for a long time and so glad we finally did. I will say, the chicken is good...not the best we ever had, but good enough to say this was a great dinner. We arrived on a Saturday evening and had no wait. We were sat immediately. Our server (Melinda) was the absolute best. She took our order, never wrote a single thing down and nailed the order 100%!!! That's is always impressive. Our food came out so fast! My wife had the chicken dumpling meal and I had the traditional chicken dinner (4 pc). Both came with soup, salad, corn, biscuits and a slice of pie for dessert. All for about $25 bucks!!! At a theme park...that a steal! But the best part is the food was good! Everything served hot and fresh and very tasty. We are annual passholders at Knotts this year so we did get a discount on our meal, which was appreciated. Can't wait to come back again. read more

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I haven't been to Mrs. Knotts Chicken Dinner restaurant such a long time for no other reason than it didn't cross my mind. From what I did remember, the food just didn't impress me. Last night we started off great, party of 7 reservations at 5:30pm. Parking was good and we were able to park in the metered parking lot even though the sign at the entrance said full. Our table was ready and was seated right on time. Our waiter came by who was very friendly and boy did he know his stuff, got us started with some nice biscuits with boysenberry jelly (unique and delicious), waters and iced teas. Chicken noodle soup was excellent (small little cup), green salad was nice and fresh (ranch dressing was a little too much for me), and our food orders came out shortly after. Mrs. Knotts fried chicken was (original) was nicely flavored and crispy on the outside, the mashed potatoes were good but the gravy wasnt my cup of tea. The chicken dumplings were a little too doughy for my Mom's liking but the soup side of it was excellent. My wife ordered the chicken tenders dinner which was good. My brother had the chicken pot pie ans said it was a good choice. Overall the food was good, service was excellent, value was excellent and atmosphere awesome! read more

We decided to try Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant for lunch for the first time during our visit. I ordered the Chicken & Waffles, which came with a salad, soup, and dessert. The portion size was generous, and for the price, it felt like a very good value. I appreciated that the meal included several courses, making it a satisfying lunch option. Unfortunately, the chicken itself was a disappointment. It was crispy on the outside and had a nice crunch, but it lacked flavor. The texture was there, but the taste just wasn't. Considering the restaurant is famous for its chicken and even has "Chicken Dinner" in its name, I expected something much more memorable and flavorful. Overall, the service and value were good, and the portion sizes were impressive. However, the chicken didn't live up to the expectations I had for a restaurant known for its signature fried chicken. I'm glad we gave it a try, but I hope they improve the seasoning and flavor to match their reputation. read more

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I really enjoyed the chicken dinner. So many options to choose from in the menu. Most of all I enjoyed the atmosphere and the fact that is it so close to the park gates. read more

The dinners are a great value! You get a lot of food for the price and the chicken is delicious, juicy and dare I say it? MOIST! Hehe. I was a little miffed because I didn't know I could get a discount being a season pass-holder until the next day. When I went back to see if I could get the discount, the line was too long to wait around. My only complaint is the price of a 16 ounce draft beer. They did not have Bud Light, so I opted for Michelob ultra instead and it was $16.95. I would've just ordered a cocktail for that price had I known. Other than that and them not asking if I had a season pass for a discount, the experience was great and we will definitely return and know to ask for that discount next time! read more

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Food was mostly meh, biscuits were good. It was a late dinner, sat at 8:30pm Lemonade drink I am sad to say tasted like... let's just say not good. I did appreciate the lemons that was brought with my hot water. My chicken and dumplings were sent back, too peppery and top dumplings were cold. I knew it was not fresh with that matte look on the gravy on top. He still gave me a pie. My nieces salmon had been over cooked and had to be restarted, they brought her a pasta dish to have with the rest of us until it was ready. She had to rush to finish it when it eventually arrived as we all were mostly done. My mom who was most excited to return here after over 40 years, got the fried chicken. Chicken thighs was (to me) leaning on dry side but she was a good sport and ate as much as she could (huge portion). She did not like the mashed potatoes and gravy and asked for rice which they brought. My nephews sliders.... Looked popped into the microwave and just looked sad on the plate. For the price of this iconic place, someone needs to talk to the kitchen about upping the quality of the food. For the nostalgia and the reservation system and hostesses, that was a ten. read more

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant - Sad and too peppery chicken and cold dumplings. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Buena Park, California

This restaurant has the history but definitely left it's historical roots behind. It's a famous restaurant that's outside of the Knott's park. It has a big rooster statue outside the restaurant so should be easy to find. The interior oozes history and the past. The unfortunate thing is the food is a letdown and service is really really slow. The servers are courteous and friendly but they did mess up my order. Instead of the piece of pie they gave me an extra juice punch... The food also took so long. I spent over 90 minutes (20 minutes wait for seating) in the restaurant overall which is a waste of time since I'd rather be in the park. The food is also really so so. The fried chicken has nothing to beat or even stand apart from even fast food chicken. The breading is very ordinary fried chicken with oil that's not super fresh. There is no dipping sauce which is alright but the chicken itself has no flavor. The pieces are also tiny (smaller than kfc)! They did load up on mashed potatoes which no one liked. The chicken fried steak has the same sauce loaded way too heavy on the meat. It's just not good and very plain. I'd highly recommend skipping this restaurant and just grab other food choices in the park. read more

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I wanted to give this place some love as the theme park is one of my favorites. Something about Knotts chicken noodle soup is incredibly delicious. It's a shame that you don't get a bigger portion. It's thicker, creamier, and the consistency is unlike any other soup I've had. The chicken pot pie was okay. I'd highly recommend you do their fried chicken meals which seems to be more popular. Biscuits were alright! Menu posted for January 2026. read more

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It's been too long since my last review here, even though I have dined here several times over the past 6 years. Today, I met with my buddy for dinner. He lives within walking distance and dines here often. I appreciate the atmosphere and nostalgia of the decor. Cameron was our server and was on the ball with his follow up and overall service. I saved half of my sandwich for tomorrow. The Boysenberry punch refills were timely and we didn't have to ask for it. I will keep returning regularly. read more

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant - Spicy chicken sandwich with onion rings. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Buena Park, California

I really wanted to like this place! My friend and husband both said it was so good, but my experience with the chicken was disappointing. Let me explain: Ambience 5/5- wooden furniture, spacious, cool bar! Lots of historic photos on the wall showing the restaurant and people in the 1940s! Service 5/5- greeted in a friendly manner at the door and brought back to our table in the nice quieter bar area about 8 minutes later than our reservation time at 1:08. Tony our server was very friendly and amenable, especially when I was curious about the house rhubarb--he brought us a little to try along with the regular sides. Food overall 4/5: see breakdown below : Most of the sides were 5/5-the biscuits were buttery and soft, the mashed potatoes creamy and yummy, the sweet corn as you would expect, the creamy chicken noodle soup delectable. The boysenberry pie with ice cream on the side was scrumptious!! 3/5: The cabbage with ham was bland and overcooked (I guess I expected something like cole slaw). The house rhubarb was like a cross between apple sauce and cooked celery...ok but not my thing. Thanks to Tony for letting me try it! 2/5: the chicken (which should've been the star of the meal since it's the specialty item) was bland and overcooked (tough). So disappointing. I only ate one of the three pieces. Because the chicken dinner is such a good deal, I'd be willing to try it again next time because surely it was just an off day for the chicken, at least I hope so... read more

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What's there not to love about a traditional family style old fashioned fried chicken and yummy sides served in a traditional home styled cozy feel atmosphere ? Mrs. Knott's had a great idea and I'm glad she went for it. They serve delicious home made butter biscuits with delicious homemade jam that are so buttery and soft that you can eat 10 in one sitting lol It's one of the best chicken dinners. Too bad it's so far but if you're around, it's worth a visit. Service is always great too. You might have to wait in line but it's worth it if you're never tried it. Hope to come by again soon. Those biscuits are calling me lol. Don't forget pie ! read more

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First wand foremost, only go here if you're HUNGRY! I always get the chicken dinner and it is huge. It is also delicious. The chicken has always been well cooked without being dried out. There is a n option to share a meal if you don't have a big appetite. I recommend this for two unless you are counting on leftovers. Setting is okay. I liked the old layout better. It's noisier than it was when it was years ago but still comfortable. I am hard pressed to find better service anywhere. I've had excellent experiences whether alone or with a large group. Wait time can be long so plan in advance to get your name on the list during busier days. read more

This was a place of nostalgia for me and I decided to bring my daughter and the food taste absolutely the same amazing the chicken was fried to perfection. Very nice size. We shared a lunch two-piece chicken meal. It came with a salad as well as corn and mash potatoes. It filled both her and I up. The star of the show had to be the biscuits. There's a consistency with the biscuits that is now similar to me as Chick-fil-A morning mini biscuit chicken and of course the jelly was so amazing. Before I forget, the gravy on the mashed potatoes were out of this world. The creaminess of that sauce could go on the chicken. It could go on the biscuit. Just ask for a side of that gravy. I will definitely be back for the price of $23 for a nice meal after the park in a nice atmosphere with dine in service . It is well worth it. read more

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Taste: 3.5 Creativity/Authenticity: 4 Atmosphere: 3.5 Service: 5 Bang for your buck: 3 What happened!? This place used to be fire! Well some of the dishes still amazing. Swung by since I was in the area and had to get the fried chicken combo with the mash potatoes a must and the chicken dumplings which was a disappointment. Fried chicken is still amazing, flavorful and tricky texture overload! Service was fast since they have a dedicated to go order spot and sadly with inflation prices have gone up!! Overall when im in The area I always have to get Mrs Knotts read more

First time back to Mrs. Knott's in 50+ years. The nostalgia is so real. I wanted so much to love the food like I did as a kid. Sadly, the meal was just mid at best. Our server, Oliver, was fantastically helpful and Manuel did a great job keeping our area tidy. Seating area was very much like I remembered, but this time, my feet actually touched the ground. Had a family dinner table vibe. read more

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I'm writing this bc I love this place and don't want it to ever go out of business. I love the nostalgia and the vintage decor. It was our second time here and when we first sat down they sat us by the bar which is nice, but it's more modern and wasn't the vibe I was after. They kindly moved us to a more "homey" spot. People say it's overpriced but it's honestly not for the amount of food you get. The chicken dinner is huge and I had plenty of leftovers. Chicken could use a little more flavor, but it's crispy and not dry at all. Biscuits are fabulous. Kids loved the boysenberry ice cream and I got the boysenberry pie but wasn't a huge fan, had sort of an artificial flavor that I couldn't quite place. But other than that we loved the experience. We got a discount with our season pass and will definitely return! read more

We were done with the amusement park for the night, and were all hungry. We decided it would be easier to just eat here. Cute place, staff was friendly, service was good, and wait wasn't too long. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, and it came with a side salad, chicken noodle soup, and a slice of pie. I got my gravy on the side, as I usually do, because I like my chicken fried steak to stay crispy. The chicken fried steak was kind of dry. The chicken noodle soup was not soupy; it was very thick, like stew or gravy, but I really liked it that way. My boysenberry pie was good. Overall, dinner was alright. read more

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Solid food It's good friend chicken but nothing spectacular Great service Usual spot during Knotts visits Biscuits butter & spread are the best read more

I'm sorry this time I'm giving you guys one star because I invited my friends who drove from Rancho , we waited 20 minutes then the hostess gave us our table until now we're very happy and excited but when Manny came with his bad attitude and negative energy he was super pushy until my friend put him on his place , I'm a breaker only the server will be with you soon Manny said after that Kelly came she was very nice The food was very good I don't recommend this restaurant with very poor service and nasty attitude .Manny you embarrassed me in the front of my friends read more

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This place used to be good... they used to serve whipped boysenberry butter with warm baked biscuits.... Now they give watered down boysenberry preserve with cubes of butter packets . Our server checked on us twice ... because they are understaffed .... Bunch of tables available with the wait being an hour to hour in a half .... But not enough service. The restaurant is clean and organized but the restroom .... For the amount of space .... Is very small and crammed . The chicken appetizers were like frozen chicken patties , the berry salad had but a few berries and a splash of almonds .... Just slapped together. It's a shame that there aren't much decent eateries on the outside of the park , sadly it's not an appealing selection. I would recommend grab and go chicken rather than dinning at Mrs. Knotts . The chicken is crisper and you get more for your money ... we go for the pie anyways. read more

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I have fantastic memories of Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner as a younger person. Candidly, I don't think it is as good now as it was 10-15 years ago. Service: Spotty. Maybe should have seen this coming. The restaurant was relatively empty at noon on Saturday, yet there was a 15 minute wait. Which was fine, there is plenty of comfortable seating in their farmhouse themed waiting area. The thing that bothered me the most was that after bringing salads, soups, biscuits and meals, no one came to clear our table. They just kept pushing dishes to the side to set down our pies. When we did ask, someone came and took an empty bowl of soup, and left all of the other dishes on the table. Food: just ok. Salads were nothing special. The chicken noodle soup was thick and gravy-like. The fried chicken had a nice crispy breading with no seasoning- kind of bland. And our pies were really flat. Tasted weirdly store bought. Disappointed with our visit here. read more

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This place has been around forever. If you like fried chicken, then I suggest you give it a try, especially if you are at the park.

You go to Knotts Berry Farm chicken restaurant for nostalgia only. The people that work there and serve our wonderful. The chicken and biscuits are not as good as they used to be back in the 1980s. We found that the chicken was dry and the biscuits although great with the first bite get really hard after. The mashed potatoes were extremely thick and dense, although it had a good flavor and the chicken soup was overly thick and congealed. The corn was good. We also tried the onion rings they are home made because some showed the flour inside. They were delicious and had a generous portion. I also had a glass of Chardonnay, which was a generous pour and the two complemented each other as we were chowing them down. We completed our meal with two slices of the peach pie very good. read more

Mrs. Knott's Mother's Day Brunch Buffet was delicious. Not only do they offer all you can eat Mrs. Knott's Famous Fried Chicken, but they also offer Prime Rib, Roast Ham and Herb Crusted Pork Lion carving stations. There's also many brunch favorites, south of the border entrees and a pastry dessert table. All this and table side Buttermilk Biscuits. You need to make reservations and the wait was not long after our time slot. The staff all are friendly and prompt. The countryside decor adds to the charm of what the original Mrs. Knott's fruit stand restaurant was. This is definitely a great dinner option and now an annual Mother's Day tradition! read more

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My mom needed some cheering up, and requested Knott's Chicken Dinner...good ole comfort food! It's been remodeled so beautifully and the food is just as delicious as ever. Their new bar area is gorgeous, and you can't leave without some of that legendary boysenberry pie! Wonderful, friendly service, fried chicken, biscuits (amaaaazing!) and side fixins..YUM! She was happy today...mission accomplished! read more

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Waited in line for over 20 mins to place an order. I picked up a slice boysenberry pie. Almost $8 for one very very slice of pie and 1/2 the crust was broken off. For that price, they should give the customer a full slice of pie. read more

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Buena Park, California

Came to Mrs. Knott's chicken dinner restaurant with my girlfriend's meetup group for dinner before going to Knotts Scary Farm. 17 of us for dinner. Busy restaurant and several of our party was running behind so we were seated about half an hour after our reservation time. In a peculiar turn of events another reservation was added to our table without checking with my girlfriend whose reservation we were using. Our server appeared to have too many tables and seemed to be somewhat overwhelmed. She took drink orders, brought some of the drinks to the table but forgot others. Quite a while later she came back for our food orders. Once everyone had ordered the food came out reasonably quickly. There were 2 other staff members who assisted with service. After the dinner was cleared we were given our checks. Several people asked about dessert since most of our meals included pie. She assured us that we would get dessert after she finished processing our checks. After she picked up the checks she took our dessert orders. Then, according to a different server she went on break. He told us that he would need to see who was entitled to pie, after we'd already ordered. Then he said that he'd get our checks ready, but because we'd already paid and told him so he seemed quite confused and flustered. We eventually got everything straightened out and enjoyed our pie. But the confusion and slow service left us behind schedule to line up for Knotts scary farm to the point where the park was already open by the time we got in line. Overall the food was good and a pretty good value however the experience as a whole was decidedly underwhelming and frankly disappointing. I was really looking forward to trying Mrs Knotts chicken but when it was over I don't believe that I will return. 2 stars because the food was good. No stars for the service or experience. read more

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Had a great first experience at Mrs. Knotts! Loved the chicken dinner and the price was so worth it with all the sides and pie. Wait wasn't too long and our server was really accommodating. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I wasn't visiting the park but wanted to have some Boysenberry soda and Fried Chicken. This restaurant is located right at the front of the park so you can go without a park ticket. There is a paid parking lot that gives you one hour free parking then after that, I believe it was i think $10 minimum. The inside was really huge and we made reservations ahead of time, but since it was the afternoon, it looks like it wasn't needed. The biscuits and jam were really good and of course I drank a whole bunch of Boysenberry soda. The fried chicken honestly I had higher hopes for. It was good, but I felt like it was a basic fried chicken and didn't have a lot of seasoning. I dipped it into the gravy but I was looking for more of a punch. The server was nice, but I felt like it was a little slow. Once I got the food, I felt I had to rush since I didn't want to pay for parking. read more

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Not sure what's going on with these reviews , but we have been wanting to stop by and try out this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Great food and service! We ordered the below Mrs Knotts Chicken dinner Boysenberry margarita 5/5 Chicken Caesar salad Kids had: Fried chicken Burger sliders Kudos to our server Seth for the great service & Yessenia! read more

If you're looking for a time saver and good value, we got the marketplace bucket from the chicken-to-go and had more than enough food for four people. We took the food into the park and found some tables in Camp Snoopy. Such a good deal for $48, 16 pieces of fried chicken that were crispy and well seasoned. The chicken was moist and delicious. The mashed potatoes and country gravy were amazing! We got the coleslaw and macaroni and cheese, they were OK. Loved that it comes with 12 biscuits and boysenberry jam. I forgot to ask for butter and honey, but all in all it was a great deal for lunch! Would get it again. read more

If you have the time to sit down and eat a truly home cooked meal, then take some time to go to Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant! Located outside the park, you don't have to be attending the park to eat here. However, there is usually a wait - so plan accordingly! On a hot August afternoon the A/C felt great as we waited around 30 minutes for a table. Plenty of waiting room seating in a hallway. The restaurant itself also has a fair amount of indoor seating areas. Clean and in good order - this place has been in business a long time! Servers are always nice and helpful. Depending on what you're in the mood for, they have a good selection to choose from. They don't skimp on portions, but in most cases it's more than enough food. *Be aware they do have a slip plate fee if you plan to share a meal. Buttermilk Biscuits are amazing - first round is complimentary. I also love their Chicken Noodle Soup! Dinner Entrees and Dinner Specials come with a slice of pie. All in all it was a great experience. The food was hot, fresh and tasty! The server was attentive and friendly. I overate, but loved every bite! read more

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Childhood nostalgia and a craving for fried chicken led me back to Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner. We came on a Sunday night around 6pm. Parking was available in the metered lot and completely validated by the restaurant. There was a 45 minute wait upon arrival, which went by relatively quickly thanks to the various shops nearby.  One thing that was a little inconvenient was that we could not view our place in line during our wait. Upon checking in, we received a text that said "You're on the waitlist at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner. View waitlist:" with a link to OpenTable. However, the Opentable page only told us we were on the waitlist and did not tell us how many parties were in front of us. There was, however, a countdown to our "reservation" time which was surprisingly accurate.  The restaurant felt rustic like an antique farmhouse in the south. Martyn gave us great service. He continuously checked up on us and got us whatever we needed.  The food was ok. Definitely not as good as I remembered it was 10 years ago. The bread was decent, and I liked the boysenberry jam it came with. The appetizers were also pretty good. We got the onion rings and the fried mozzarella. The onion rings were served stacked on each other like a tower with ranch and bbq sauce. There were 4 pieces of fried mozzarella in one order. They were shaped like half moons and served with a tomato cheese sauce. But Mrs. Knott's famous fried chicken platter disappointed me. The pieces of fried chicken varied in quality. The drumstick and thigh were pretty good. They were crispy and moist. But the wing and breast were very dry. The kicker is that you have the option of ordering all white meat for an extra $5, but the pieces of white meat I received were significantly poorer in quality than the pieces of dark meat. This inconsistency was consistent across all plates at our table - everyone agreed that the breasts and wings were too dry. The mashed potatoes were good... on their own. But I was not a fan of the gravy on top. And the corn... was corn. You have the option of choosing corn or cabbage with ham. Only one of us got the cabbage with ham, and he wasn't exactly raving about it.  I will say that quality aside, the dinner entrees have pretty good value as they all come with soup, salad, and a slice of pie. Mrs. Knott's famous fried chicken platter, for example, was $26. We all opted for the boysenberry pie. The pie pastry was good, but the boysenberry filling... really needed like a scoop of ice cream or something on top. read more

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WOW FACTOR? Not really, but I really enjoyed the dinner. HAVE AGAIN: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls with butter and jam were very good. I also liked the rhubarb. Salad, soup, corn were good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: Both boysenberry and apple pies were not very good. The crusts were too thick. Go back to baking crusts with lard if you want delicious pies. read more

After a full morning at the Knott's theme park our family of four was excited to get a break from the heat and enjoy a good meal. We made reservations online, but there was plenty of seating when we arrived. The staff was attentive and helpful. We all ordered various versions of the fried chicken. The biscuits were buttery and delicious. And our server even gave us a slice of boysenberry pie to make sure we didn't miss out. You can get parking for a few hours to eat at the restaurant if you're not going into the amusement park. read more