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    Great Maple Modern American Eatery

    3.7 (69 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Bowl of Seasonal Soup; chicken tortilla soup
    Megan S.

    Always love the photos on the wall. I like to call them glamour shots of Pixar characters. Since this restaurant isolated inside the Pixar Place Hotel it's only fitting they add a little Pixar flair. The food I am always happy with. For dinner I opted for the Turkey Bolognese which I usually get every time. Since becoming pregnant I've been really into appetizers or something before my meal. When I saw the seasonal soup was chicken tortilla I just had to have it and I was not disappointed.

    Abel A.

    A gem inside of Pixar Place hotel. Feels very clean and plush. Yummy dishes throughout the menu. Most of our party was happy with their orders. Value is ok especially on Disney property. Service was awesome super friendly and attentive.

    GM House Mary
    Joey A.

    Great Maple at the Pixar Hotel is such a special place, we come here often and get treated like VIP's every time. The staff here are amazing and really bring that special touch to the dining experience. From the moment you park in the structure, to the walk into the hotel, this place will amaze you! If you want a restaurant that is clean, has great food with a little touch of Disney? Great Maple has you covered. We are huge fans of the burgers here, strong cocktails and amazing sides. The menu is extensive so there are lots of options even for kids. Reservations are encouraged but not always necessary and if you plan it right, you can sometimes see fireworks from the patio. This place is amazing!

    Soda pop baby back ribs

    3 stars for food; 4 stars for service. Due to convenience, we decided to have an early dinner here. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't crowded, just how we liked it. We had a table outside, weather was ok. We ordered Parmesan Truffle Fries, GM Chopped Salad, Soda Pop Baby Back Ribs and Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries. The truffle fries were ok, nothing special. As for the GM chopped salad, it's refreshing but a bit too salty for me, probably due to the chorizo. I like the olives and tomatoes in there, and there was a good amount of chicken. Overall, the salad was fresh and filling. As for the baby back ribs, it's quite a disappontment. The meat was a bit dry, doesn't have much flavor by itself. It's flavorful only with the sauce. The white cheddar biscuit was dry, we only had a small bite for taste. As for the hot honey fried chicken sandwich, it's pretty good. The breading was a bit thick. Because this sandwich came w/ a decent size of fries, we shouldn't order the parmesan truffle fries. Ended up, we didn't touch the regular fries at all. I saw other tables got the Fried Chicken & Doughnuts, probably we should have gotten that instead of the baby back ribs. LOL

    Jacob R.

    Great Maple here at Pixar Place Hotel is a gem, in my opinion. I've been a handful of time and each visit was always good. My go to dish is the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and it's absolutely delicious. It's enough to fill you up for the whole day. What took me by surprise was that it was a double chicken patty sandwich. I always upgrade to the truffle fries which I also like. Some other items I've tried are the Donuts, Ribeye Melt, and the ribs platter. I'd skip out of the ribeye melt but those ribs were pretty tasty as well. The donut wasn't the "freshest" when I had it, it tasted like it's been sitting under a heat lamp for sometime but I'm willing to try again. Great Maple also validates downtown Disney parking so feel free to explore and check out what the hotel has to offer. Takeaways: the hot chicken sandwich and Parmesan truffle fries are absolutely delicious. I always ask for extra hot honey on the side. My go to and highly recommend. Cons: ribeye melt was a let down for me, unfortunately.

    Modern American Breakfast accommodation for my food allergies
    Tara G.

    I really appreciate the effort the staff put into accommodating my food allergies. Our waitress was extremely knowledgeable about ingredients, allergen concerns, and cross-contamination, which made me feel much more comfortable dining here. She took the time to answer questions and ensure my meal was prepared safely, and I truly appreciated that level of care. The reason I'm giving two stars is not because of the service, but because of the limited options available for guests with allergies. There were very few menu items I could safely choose from, and substitutions were also quite restricted. While I understand that accommodations aren't always possible, the lack of flexibility made it difficult to enjoy the dining experience fully. If the restaurant expanded its allergy-friendly options and allowed more substitutions, it would make a huge difference for customers with dietary restrictions. The staff did a great job, but the menu itself left me with very limited choices.

    Protein Bowl
    William O.

    This was my second visit to Great Maple. This restaurant is situated in the Pixar Place Hotel. I love that the restaurant continues the Pixar theming of the hotel, but also has a fun, modern personality of its own. The food here is all about comfort with their giant maple bacon doughnuts and their huge French toast logs. I have been for both breakfast and dinner, and I feel like they are both solid meals. On this visit, we came in at about 8:45am. The restaurant was actually close to empty. We were seated right away and our server was super helpful, and really sweet to my family. When the food came I was very pleased with what I ordered. The Cajun shrimp Benedict is served on their signature biscuits, really good shrimp and a Cajun hollandaise sauce. The biscuits are fried and the shrimp are well seasoned. It also comes with their scalloped potatoes with sour cream and onion baked into it, which are quite addictive. My wife had their protein plate as she wanted something healthy. My daughter had their kids pancakes, which she loved. My only issue here is that the food did take a long time to come out. It felt odd as they were not busy at all, but maybe they were just short staffed. I feel like that wasn't an issue last time. In any case, I highly recommend eating here on a visit to Disneyland.

    Lavender Lemonade
    Tara T.

    The food is expensive for the taste and quality. Caesar salad was good. The pasta was just ok. The drink was excellent. The service was great -- our waitress was very attentive. The ambiance is cute. We came here last year for breakfast with no problems but this time, half the group didn't like what they ordered. The total bill was $270 for 3 kids and 4 adults. Not worth it.

    Fried Fish Sandwich
    Frantsy R.

    This is the only restaurant in Pixar Pixar Hotel and it gets busy at night as soon as it opens. I was skeptical that it would be another bad hotel restaurant but the food was pretty good. I had a great Espresso Martini super creamy and frothy. Also had the fish sandwich- the fish filet is massive and stacked. It's messy with the slaw but hot and fresh and well made. I got the side Caesar salad and it was good. My guest got the chopped wedge which did not come dressed and we asked for dressing it never came. The waitress was super busy and hardly checked on us. When she FINALLY came and we told her we didn't get any dressing she did take off the salad. Remainder of trip we didn't eat there again.

    Protein Bowl
    Brittany T.

    When we don't have a park reservation, a dining reservation at a Disney property is the next best bet to experience some of the magic. Great Maple was a bit lackluster for us, though. We came specifically for the restaurant week menu so it was a bit limited, to be fair. But, to their credit, it was a great value. I think I would actually only come back (or recommend others go) if it was for restaurant week. Otherwise, the prices are pretty steep for being all the way over at Pixar Place and not having many magical touches to the menu. The cold brew in the glass bear cup was pretty cute, but that's kind of where the whimsy ended for me. The shrimp and avocado stack was pretty good but my protein bowl was just okay. They also upcharged us for my salmon but it was supposedly included in the restaurant week menu (but after I already had to correct the bill for not reflecting the restaurant week prices, I didn't want them to have to rectify this a second time). For dessert, we shared the maple bacon donuts. These were yummy but a little too indulgent. I just don't think I'm a maple bacon fan. Overall, I don't think I'll be rushing to come back here and but if you want to try, I'd recommend waiting until restaurant week.

    Salted Caramel Brew Bear
    Diele K.

    Previously, I had dined at this location within the first month of opening and loved it for brunch. They had a vegetarian bacon option made from mushrooms that I loved; sadly, that option is no longer on the menu. Though I wanted to still dine here as one of my besties and I were staying at Pixar Place Hotel. We booked dinner the night before her Disney Half-Marathon and Brunch post-run the day of our checkout. I wrote a review on the other page, but this one appears to be the official one. For dinner, we had the amazing Cesar who was exceptional with my food allergies while delivering the definition of service with a smile. He even self-identified I was given regular fries and not Parmesan truffle to take to correct; which I appreciated it as I would have just dealt with the kitchen error to avoid food waste. Though he was exceptional, the noise in the dining room was very jarring. This alone will deter me from doing dinner there in the future. Lastly regarding the dinner service, we both were not impressed with our entrees. The Turkey Bolognese lacked seasoning and the chicken sandwich was dry. The mushroom fries were a hit so if I were to go here, I'd stick to starts and the delicious Mule I had. Though a lackluster dinner the night before in terms of flavor, we kept the brunch reservation as the first time I dined here was great. Thankfully, it was less loud for a better experience seated in a corner by the glass windows. Service was very slow today, but we were not in a rush. The cold brew bears are a thing I remembered from when they opened, and eagerly awaited one that came after our meals due to the bar being backed up. I ended up requesting another and shocked they are no free refills as $10 for how small they are seems crazy; I could have sworn when I came the first time they were one free refill. Perhaps allowed when first opening? Not the end of the world, but wish the waitress confirmed the charge first for a second one. I wasn't terribly fussed so I didn't bring it up. As for the brunch food, it was a little better than dinner the night before in terms of flavor. We had a better brunch the day before at Carnation Cafe in Disneyland surprisingly. Overall, a bust both visits and I would only recommend for convenience if staying at Pixar Place. Or unless you are missing Dr. Pepper like I do as no one where in the parks has Dr. Pepper. I would not go out of my way to visit while in the parks staying at the Disneyland Hotel or off property as no product specifically is memorable to go back that far from the parks.

    Turkey Bolognese
    Mckenna B.

    Great Maple at Pixar Place is a super cute place to dine and is very in-theme with Disney. There is parking available in the hotel lot right next to it and you can get it validated at the restaurant itself. The food is very delicious in my opinion. I ordered the turkey bolognese dish and it was so savory. You can probably split that with another person, as it's big portion. I also ordered the It's a Date kale salad, also very shareable for the table. The kale was very crisp and fresh, too! Even though it was crowded, the servers did a really great job keeping up with the table and ensuring we had water refills. The staff is overall very friendly and accommodating. If you're in the Disney area or spending a day at the park, I recommend taking a break and giving this place a try!

    Great Maple BLT
    Dallas S.

    Located in the Pixar hotel this restaurant has a great vibe with a massive two sided bar. The server we got was also bartending and was busy but still gave us great service. A manger checked in with us mid meal. My wife loved her blt. My Cesar salad was kind of flavorless and made hard to eat by the bowl it was served in. My lemon shrimp pasta was good but lacked that flavor punch that makes great sauce dishes shine. The kids flatbread pizza was just ok. I'd definitely try other dishes and return if in the area.

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    Overpriced, not great quality, mediocre service. If you have another option, take it!

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    The Blind Rabbit

    The Blind Rabbit

    4.5(3.5k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I think this is on everyone's speakeasy list!…read more Make sure you make a reservation It is very packed. They offer bar seating and booth / table Follow the wall from Randy's donuts and Look for a wall of Japanese sake/beer barrels and head towards the restaurant - the rolling boil. There will be a check in host and stand there and wait (it will be located up against the wall with a big secret door right next to the hostess station) It's very New York inside. When I first came in Spring with the amazing, Karen, the menu and everything was great Now, I took my friend who was in town from Nashville and it was a brand new theme. It's the great Gatsby. Even our waitress, Jasmine was dressed for the occasion. I would say this place is known for Absinthe. They have cocktails featuring it or you can get one of the huge apparatus (huge and glowing green) which, if you are into it? I highly recommend. Just one of the huge apparatus makes one regular drink. Or, what Karen and I did, was split it and make it into a shot for the both of us. The waitress comes out and shows you how it works and goes over everything. Karen, who I came with, was a pro and knew her way around it. She showed me the ropes lol. Honestly, if you are here? When in Rome. Go all out and try it, since it's where they shine here. They took off a few menu items and added some themed drinks. ( a couple new champagne themed drinks) They have big entree items but I suggest small bites and sharing and mostly coming for the drinks. There's no bathroom inside, so you do have to leave the bar and go to the closest one (over behind Randy's donuts) and then enter the speakeasy again Both times coming here I've never had an issue. It's a small, packed place. And yet they still have the cocktails flowing and the food coming out in a good time. So the food and drinks are good Atmosphere is lovely. Service is good. Especially for it usually being very busy in here This place is located inside the Anaheim packing district. So I suggest hitting up a couple other spots before or afterwards for some more food or drinks P.S. it is very dark In here. They never cared if we used our light to look at the menu. However, they do not want flash photography They also do not strictly enforce a dress code (my friend from Nashville asked) however, they suggest dressing business casual and not too underdressed

    Date night for mom and dad away from the kids type of night. Very mellow and chill. Small but cozy…read more I loved the Gatsby decor. We chose to be seated at the bar. Service was decent. I really liked the clarified strawberry drink, similar to strawberry and cream. I ordered a drink after that unfortunately forgot the name (photo attached with a tall glass) but there was no special cocktail craft taste to it. Just hard liquor taste and undrinkable :( the bartender kindly offered another drink. Unfortunately none of the food was the least bit good. Steak and fries was ordered medium rare and cooked to medium well with what seemed like no seasoning was on there at all. Crab cake was just ok and the slaw beneath it was drenched in a vinaigrette that was just sour and unpleasant. And the Mac and cheese, as we were very hopeful and looking forward to, was probably the blandest Mac and cheese we ever had. We asked the lady bartender for salt and she handed us, no exaggeration (and you guys will probably think I am) a salt shaker with 10 grains of salt in it and said "looks like there's a lil something you could still get out of there" My jaw dropped. But yeah. The shredded meat on top of the Mac and cheese was cooked beyond the point of edible. That one was unfortunately sent back bc we just couldn't eat it. We were bummed over all mostly about the food.

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    THE RANCH Restaurant

    THE RANCH Restaurant

    4.3(4k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$$

    My husband and I came on a Friday night with our kids to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary…read more The servers and greeting staff were very friendly and helpful! They accommodated our baby and toddler with grace and had kid friendly coloring papers with crayons. The ambience was honestly a mix of business casual and elevated family dining. It was perfect for us as it wasn't overly formal but elevated and family friendly enough for our special occasion! It's an interesting mix though because the restaurant is next to or attached to a saloon so you do see many guests dressed in cowboy/cowgirl attire (denim bottoms/tops with leather cowboy boots) as well! Finally, the food itself was quite delicious! Our toddler loved her cheesy cavatappi (which seems to be made in house fresh) and devoured most of it immediately. She also loved her chocolate sundae of course. The asparagus was seasoned and roasted well which we finished completely. The creamed spinach was honestly more like a cheesy cream spinach since there was a thick layer of cheese laid on top. Needless to say, it was very good too. The pommes frites (fancy for French fries), were very crispy and the accompanying sauce, which tasted like a horseradish aioli, was perfect. The steak was done medium rare and was also very delicious per hubby. It was crispy on the edges and tender and juicy towards the inside. Desserts were the star of the show after we had finished our main meals. I got a hazelnut crunch bar (hazelnut chocolate mousse topped with caramelized hazelnuts, whipped cream, chocolate balls, caramel sauce and a side of vanilla ice cream) and my husband got the Milky Way bar (chocolate mousse bar with pieces of caramel and nougat ~ chef's version of a deconstructed Milky Way Bar). Both desserts were absolutely scrumptious and also beautiful in presentation as seen in the photos above. The hazelnut chocolate mousse was creamy and absolutely lovely paired with a hazelnut cookie base. Overall I'd give this place 4.5 stars and highly recommend as a place for elevated family dinners or simply a place to celebrate something special.

    Disappointing meal for the price…read more Ok so to start, we have a reservation and show up at 7 (our reservation time). Hostess says take a seat and we'll get to you. We end up having to wait 20 min to get seated. Crazy when it was just a reservation for 2. They didn't offer anything like a complimentary drink to make it better. Next, to the meal. We ordered the 58oz Cowboy Ribeye. I honestly think I could have made a better steak at home. Absolutely no crust in the outside. Not that well seasoned. The meat was good quality but they butchered the execution. Insane a steakhouse could make such a bad steak honestly. Not worth the price. Okay and then there were the sides. The lobster Mac n Cheese was the only reason this wasn't a 1 star meal. That was honestly fantastic. I am a fair critic. Credit where credit is due. If I ever returned, it would be for the lobster mac. But I wouldn't order anything else. The potatoes were pretty good too but nothing crazy. All in all, I will be spending my money at Brea Chop House instead. Way better steak

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Loco Moco Burger

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    4.6(1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

    We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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