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    Cafe Orleans

    3.7 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:55 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CAFE ORLEANS ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Dogs allowed

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    bean pesto salad
    Martin K.

    We snagged reservations at Cafe Orleans a few times, and I've been coming here for years and remembered loving the sandwiches. What used to feel like a half sandwich now looks closer to a quarter left. What surprised us was my new favorite dish from this visit. It was actually the provencal beans and herb pesto salad. Feeling fresh and cool and also a nice break from all the heavier park food. The gumbo was comforting too, though I wish they were a little more generous with the sausage. I got the plate version and even then it was only good to share as an appetizer I feel like. For entree, the shrimp pasta leaned way too salty for me. Service was excellent though. Our server was super attentive and kept checking in on us with drinks even while the restaurant was busy. Inside seating is honestly such a good escape from socal heat. But personally, sitting outside, there's just something fun about people-watching in New Orleans Square while taking a breather from the park chaos!

    Outside
    Marshay D.

    Giving this place a 4 start because our server Jannie was amazing!! Very attentive and sweetheart!! I ordered the chicken Caesar salad w/ chicken and it was 3/5. Wish they had avocados though!! We ordered a glass of Meiomi wine that was of course good !! The ambiance was perfect! We sat outside right in the center of a show that was very beautiful!!! Since we sat outside the ground was a lil dirty from previous patrons sitting, and I'm sure kids being kids but it was decent clean. We were hungry so it's good to find something convenient while walking many miles at Disney lol it's pretty spacious with many tables. I will come back to get a glass of meiomi again for sure! -Marshay D.

    Lunchtime!
    James A.

    We made reservations for Cafe Orleans but because of the size of our party it was made under two separate reservations at two different but close times. We went a little early to see if we could possibly combine the two so we would be able to sit together at the same time. They were more than accommodating and were even able to seat us a little earlier. The food and service were excellent. I had the short ribs and replaced the rice with mashed potatoes. The meat was so tender and had a wonderful flavor. We ordered a side of Pommes frites and even though it was a small portion we still shared between three people and they were excellent. The creme brulee was perfectly prepared with the perfect texture and sugar top. The outside patio offered great views of the rivers of America and we saw the boats go by and of course amazing people watching too.

    Battered & Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich, Braised Beef Short Rib
    Jackie L.

    My husband and I typically plan one single special meal together when we are at any of the Disney parks. Since we were there for Lunar New Year, we figured we would just throw in a Valentine's date that we hadn't had yet. Blue Bayou is extremely difficult to get reservations for, so Cafe Orleans ended up being our second choice. Located in the French Quarter, it was charming and whimsical, with a touch of class. We were seated facing the street, as requested, and it was fun to people watch. Service members were attentive and inquisitive. The speed at which items arrived was a little on the slower side, but we didn't mind savoring the moment. I ended up getting the battered and fried monte cristo sandwich, with seasonal preserves and a caesar salad. This was one of the best versions of a monte cristo I've ever had. The ham and turkey with melted Swiss was encased in what looked like a very large beignet. It was incredibly airy and pillowy on the inside. And the exterior was perfectly golden brown, dusted in a hint of powdered sugar. This was a wonderful marriage of sweet and savory. I did not feel like my taste buds were overwhelmed at all by the potential heaviness of the sandwich components. In any case, the caesar salad was very overdressed and slightly soggy, but it served as an excellent palate cleanser. My husband ordered the braised beef short rib platter. The meat was very flavorful and was so incredibly tender. The mushroom demi-glacé just soaked into the meat and also was a lovely accompaniment to the vegetables. Overall it was much more than I would have expected from a park restaurant. I was very pleased with the quality of the food, presentation, the pricing, ambience, and staff service. Don't let this sleeper pass you by!

    Grub
    Tim T.

    Good lunch! I had the shirt rib with mashed potatoes, wife had the monte cristo, daughter had shrimp alfredo. All was good and seevice was great. Will return.

    Lemon Icebox Cake with the view of the riverboat as it passes by.
    Rich O.

    Definitely a place everyone visiting Disneyland should try at least once especially if they're not able to snag a reservation at Blue Bayou. However, I would recommend setting up a reservation here too and don't be shy about having an early dinner either because you might be able to get a nice patio seat where you can dine, people watch as well as watch the Mark Twain riverboat pass by every so often, like my family did with a 4:50pm dinner reservation. A dish that's not to be missed is the Monte Cristo fried sandwich. Absolutely decadent but it's a classic for a reason. Even if you're suffering from multiple comorbidities, go for it! Or at the very least, hopefully you're dining with another person who can order it and you can have a bite. It's almost like a blend of Navajo fry bread and Chinese Youtiao/oil bread sticks and my dish also came with some strawberry jam that added a nice complimentary sweetness to this salty and savory mixture. My wife ordered the braised short rib. It was tender and flavorful but the glaze was a little too sweet for her tastes especially since she was watching her blood sugar levels. She was actually considering ordering one of the pastas but I convinced her that the alfredo cream sauces + the carbs from the pasta would have done the same to her blood sugar level as the demi glace that was on the short rib and plus this is Disneyland so just let loose a little!

    Randall B.

    Drew, the server was 100% on point and amazing. The patio is a great place to have a relaxing meal and the food is the best in the park. It sharses a kitchen and chefs with Blue Bayou. I had the shrimp pasta- amazing. And my friend had the monte cristo. He loved that too. Just a good place to eat. Theme park soendy, but good.

    Jill G.

    Glad we got to eat inside the air conditioned restaurant. It was a 45 min wait without a reservation at lunchtime. Cute NOLA vibes. I ordered the triple cheese monte cristo. So good & unique. The dipping sauce was sweet & delicious. The French fries were perfection. My husband loved the chicken Alfredo pasta. The staff was attentive. We had our drinks filled the whole time. Restrooms aren't inside the restaurant, you have to go around the corner to the park restrooms.

    Tonight's special - buffalo chicken with beignets
    Lynda S.

    3/31/26 We booked a Fantasmic Pre-fix Dinner reservation for $64/pp which includes a 3 course dinner (stater, main and dessert). Children over 9 have to book an adult meal. Everything costs a lot these days but if it can give us preferred seating for a show, we feel like it's worth it to not fight a crowd to sit on the floor and enjoy the show with your kids. Like all dining reservations at the park, each restaurant will ask for a CC to hold seating and if you no show, the can and will charge a fee. Reservations here can be cancelled over 2 hours before. You are also able to check in at least 20 mins before your rsvp. We did and got seated 10 mins before our RSVP timeslot. We ordered to start 2 cups of gumbo, Caesar salad and a calamari. Pretty yummy and descent side size outside of the gumbo which was really small cups. My partner ordered the short rib and Cajun shrimp with rice for a $10 adder with asparagus. The braised beef was very beefy. Best portion of the table. The pasta entrees (ordered 2 shrimp and one chicken) were smaller than expected in size. My teenager kid was like is this not going to fill me at all. The chicken was extremely dry. The Cajun shrimp was seasoned well but pasta was overcooked and really soft. Portions were smaller than your usual from franchise pasta restaurants. The dessert was disappointing. We were given 2 choices and ordered 2 of each. Vanilla bean creme brûlée with blueberries and 2 chocolate decadence tarts. The creme brûlée lacked any real flavor. It was just a custard on a tasteless tart. The chocolate decadence tart was really decadent. Like you need milk or coffee with it. I am still not quite sure what the mousse rock dome was as it was tasteless inside the chocolate shell. It had a small berry filling. If they swapped this for vanilla ice cream, it would be the perfect pairing! Food, Portions and price was an overall on a good day would probably be less than a 2.5. Kristina our server, service was great! She was attentive and was full on 5 stars! Our fantasmic seating was great (get there at 8pm for a 9pm showing) for best seats. Would I do it again? 50/50 - if you have young kids, yes 100%! If your kids are older than 10 and can hold their own in standing views, I'd get them what they want to eat and tough it with the crowds :P

    Caesar Salad
    Stephanie H.

    Got a reservation at Cafe Orleans and was excited to try it out! I usually never do sit-down restaurants while at Disney so this was a nice change of pace. Everything looked and smelled delicious. The gumbo was my favorite! It was creamy and umami, and portion size was filling for a bowl size. The short rib was a tad on the salty side, but meshed well with the rice and was very tender! The Caesar salad was a nice palate cleanser but a bit too overdressed, the dressing was getting too creamy and salty by the end. The Monte Cristo was yummy too but definitely needs to be shared as it's a bit too doughy if I ate it all myself. The workers are nice and came by to check on us throughout the meal. Nice area to sit and people watch while enjoying a yummy meal and listening to music!

    Pasta Chicken Alfredo
    Larry H.

    Glad we chose this restaurant to eat inside Disneyland. The vibe inside the restaurant was New Orleans but, not over the top. We did not make reservations before entering the park. We did walk up and were told it would be 45 minutes. So we put our names in and they texted us. The more upscale restaurant nearby had no availability for the whole day. Guest reserve the upscale restaurant a long time in advance. The servers kept our soda pop and water topped off. The food was really good. The Pasta Chicken Alfredo was probably the best that I have ever had. Disclaimer - I don't order Pasta Chicken Alfredo often. The Cheese Monte Cristo was great but, really rich.

    Inside
    Rae P.

    I was lucky enough to make my reservations the week before our scheduled Disneyland trip! I had to put a credit card as a hold for the date/time I chose which was fine. Now for the Gumbo, extremely flavorful and tasty but was more in a soup form with mushy rice. I absolutely loved the blackened shrimp pasta, extremely creamy and sooooo yummy! I wanted a cup of coffee but I don't like half n half so I had to skip on that. Also, since our reservations were for 910pm we got to watch the Fantasmic show which was Awesome! I would have preferred to sit outside for a better view but it was still a great experience. I actually can't wait to come back tomor lol.

    Braised Beef Short Rib
    Joy B.

    This was my 3rd time eating here, but it's been a few years since I've dined at Cafe Orleans. Based on previous experiences, my expectations weren't the highest. However, this was my first time dining outdoors on the patio, which was SO much nicer than eating indoors (I'm not a fan of the dark interior), and it was such a pleasant day and nice to people-watch. Our server was very sweet and was definitely managing a lot of tables! My daughter and I both ordered the braised beef, and although a bit pricey, it was so delicious, perfectly cooked with the fattest asparagus we have ever seen! We both gobbled it up and topped it off with the Lemon Icebox Cake, which was exquisite! Our meal here was our favorite part of the day. I'm wondering if their other meals are just as good, but I would like to come back to find out!

    Blackened Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Orleans

    So they still serve the beignets?

    No, unfortunately. But you can get them at the mint julep bar nearby.

    Does anyone know if regular menu items (pommes frites) are available during the holiday season? I know they have a holiday menu but was curious to know if that menu item would still be available?

    Definitely worth asking. As a vegetarian, we always ask at every Disney restaurant any vegetarian/vegan specials not on the menu and 100% of the time, they have an option. So asking for fries seems like a done deal! Haha

    Can you use Disney gift cards as a form of payment?

    Yes you can.

    Are the hot chocolate beignets still available?

    They were in December but you need to make a reservation otherwise you can not order them. Honestly the staff at the restaurant were rather pretentious and rude. Across the way the regular beignets are amazing and staff is fantastic

    Do they have the berry purée back for the Monte cristo because that had traded it out for maple syrup and I hated It?

    Yes. I last went on 5/20/19 and my niece ordered the Monte Cristo. It came with the berry purée and it was delicious!

    Is this place reservation only?

    No, BUT it is strongly recommended that you make a reservation. A trick that you can do if you're not sure you will use your reservation that I learned from Disney Food Blog on Youtube: If you don't want to keep your reservation, use the app to… Read more

    Generally, how long is the wait without a reservation?

    20 min

    Is the Crescent City salad off the menu for good?

    I believe so, but you can always call Disney Dining and ask them. They'll have an accurate answer. Their number is (714)781-3463

    Do you sell deep fried turkey for the holidays?

    No, not at this location. You can find them in Frontierland.

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    Tiana's Palace

    Tiana's Palace

    3.6
    (272 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    We ate here on the 4th of July around 8:30pm (they closed at 9pm). The line was a few deep outside…read moreof the door and mobile ordering had been shutdown for the day, so the line was the only option. Once inside, you'll see the line splits into 2. Know that both sides serve the same stuff, so choose the shortest line. We got the chicken meal and the sausage meal. Even though the menu lists the sides they come with (mac & cheese and coleslaw, then collard greens, respectively), the Cast Member asked me if I wanted menu sides or something else. We did menu for the former and swapped mac & cheese for the latter. I didn't realize the sausage meal was actually a sandwich because the menu didn't indicate that, so I took the bread off because I don't eat a lot of bread. Inside was lettuce, sliced tomatoes and pickles. It was so much food (and we'd been at the park for HOURS and were starving) that I couldn't even finish it all, so I definitely wouldn't have been able to with the bread because the bun was enormous. The sausage had a little kick to it, but not super noticeable (I do have a high heat tolerance for a white girl lol). The homemade pickles were sooooo good! I could have eaten those all day by the handful. The mac & cheese was super cheesy with strings of cheese flying around everywhere. Everything was super flavorful and delish. With the highest pass discount, after tax, all this food was about $34 which we felt was a great value for the quantity and quality of the food. Even though we sat at a table near the back by the train, we could still see the top of the water show going on, including the full pirate ship and the witches in the water. Our 3 y/o was about to turn 4, and we told him the water show was his special birthday surprise. He had so much fun dancing and jumping around at our table while watching the water show.

    Disney dates and Disney foods. Gotta try them all!…read more Gotta take a recommendation from a season pass holder and we got Tiana's Shrimp and grits and had to add cornbread on the side! I'm pretty picky with my shrimp and grits and there were pretty good for Disney food. A bit oily but nonetheless yummy and the corn bread was a perfect addition for it

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    Very cool ceiling
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    Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio

    Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio

    3.8
    (4.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Updated review: We…read moreabsolutely love coming to the Jazz Kitchen whenever we visit Disney--and honestly, sometimes we'll come just for a lunch or dinner date because it's that good. This is one of those spots we can always count on for consistently delicious food and top-notch service. A special shoutout to the bartenders--Maddi, Jorge, and Skylar--who truly make the experience memorable. They're friendly, attentive, and always make us feel right at home. If you're spending time in Downtown Disney and want great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, this place is a must. We'll definitely keep coming back!

    I made reservations for this restaurant in the downtown Disney area however there were people that…read morewere able to get seated pretty much within 10 to 15 minutes. There was ample room for our party of seven and there was even jazz music played on the piano apparently between 11 to 3 on the weekends. There was a brunch menu available. Our server was attentive and very pleasant. I would be ordering the jambalaya and blackened salmon again for sure. The gumbo was a bit saltier than I had anticipated so although good, I probably wouldn't order it again since i preferred the taste to the jambalaya better. There was a kids menu which consisted of your typical chicken tenders, cheeseburger, pasta and meatballs, however they did have shrimp as an option with sides of either french fries,vegetables, or fruit. Of course, what is a meal without dessert and they had a variety of beignets which is a must when you are eating New Orleans food. I will be coming back soon. Ps don't forget to have your parking ticket validated

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    Crispy Calamari $19
    Crispy Calamari $19
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    Claws

    Claws

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    We went to this place by chance. It looked pretty new to me, but our server said they had been here…read morefor quite sometime. I really like that it is spacious (easy to walk around) and it had some funny and cool decor - it had an alligator display on the wall haha. There was also ample parking outside. This was inside a complex with other establishments. We had the following dishes: * Garlic Pasta - The sauce was creamy and the dish was filling and flavorful. It was so yummy. * Peeled Shrimp - This was juicy and delicious! * Calamari - Very crispy and the dipping sauce was good as well. It was a lot of food for us and we had take some home. Our server was nice and friendly! Hope to come back here again.

    I used to come here every now and then, but last night I was very disappointed. I ordered 1 lb of…read moremussels, 1 lb of shrimp, and 1 lb of sausage with potatoes. Unfortunately, the food did not come out the way I expected. The seafood had no sauce at all. I also wasn't given lemon, salt, pepper, parchment paper, or even napkins. Everything felt incomplete and poorly prepared. My green mussels were completely dry and overcooked!! The shrimp was overcooked as well and very salty. I ordered the Canyon Bomb flavor, which is usually what I get, but this time everything was overwhelmingly salty and honestly not enjoyable. The fact that the seafood had very little sauce was disappointing! I'm not usually the type to write reviews, but I felt the need to share my honest experience so the restaurant can improve. Sadly, based on this visit, I don't see myself coming back. Nor ordering online again through UBER EATS

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    Spicy garlic edamame
    Spicy garlic edamame
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    Crawfish Cave

    Crawfish Cave

    3.9
    (838 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Sad to see this place go after April. Our serve was so sweet, and it is always clean. We got the…read moreshrimp, crab legs, and garlic bread.

    Had a quick lunch here with my husband. We were the only ones here our entire visit, so service was…read moreexcellent. I had the "spicy" garlic noodles with sausage - loved them! I was expecting the usual garlic noodles I get from Asian restaurants, but this had such a unique flavor. Garlicky and cheesy, with some cajun flavors. Was it spicy? Not at all. Maybe they forgot to add the heat, but I was ok with it. The sausage was juicy and flavorful. Portion is large enough that I took 1/2 home for lunch the next day. Husband had their Hawaiian Shrimp Plate. It was supposed to come with pineapples, he didn't get any, and he was fine without them. His mac salad and rice were good. The shrimp unfortunately still had the shells on, which he wasn't expecting, and he wasn't happy about. He hates having to peel shrimp, so he was pretty turned off by this meal. He said he wished it was on the description on the menu, or that the waiter had told him. I tried the shrimp and thought it was good. He said he would never order this dish again. I would definitely get the noodles again, maybe a pound of their peeled/deveined shrimp, and their po'boys sound good too! There are so many great places near our office to get lunch, so I don't know that we'll be rushing back here, but I wouldn't mind eating here again.

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