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Quoting my friend here: "I'm going to be 80 years old and still look back on this." Completely blown away by the classy, fancy atmosphere, the outstanding customer service, the quality of everything that went into our meal (even the water is the best tasting that I've had in the parks), the ingredients, and of course, the food! For all the years that I've gone to Disney with friends and been a passholder, I've never had the opportunity to dine here until now and I can see why. Limited dining hours and limited seating in the second floor of Carthay Circle. My friend's pass was expiring and I wanted to make our last trip worth it, so imagine my surprise when I saw openings? I booked it instantly. You check in outside and you're led to a waiting lobby area with this impressively huge vase of fresh flowers and pieces of memorabilia from the Snow White premiere at the actual Carthay Circle Theatre. You can then either ascend the stairs or take the elevator to the second floor. In the past when I've dined at the lounge and had to use the restrooms upstairs, I'd always sneak a glance into the restaurant and to be able to finally experience is nothing short of magical. My friend and I were in awe about how grand and ritzy everything looked. If it weren't the photographs of Walt or other guests in Mickey ears, I would have never known that I was at a theme park. The dining room is set in a circular fashion with some private rooms to the side. In the middle is an even grander, bigger case of fresh flowers that also acts as a wine ice bucket with all the wines at the center (pulled from the wine coolers at the side of the walls). Looking at the ceiling with the 4 chandeliers, there's artwork of the nature scenes of Snow White. Breathtaking. Our server was Adam and Alex came by to clear our table when plates started stacking up. Both are extremely personable, friendly, and truly elevated our dining experience. We learned so much about all of the care and effort that goes into crafting the culinary masterpieces here, the fact that the menu constantly rotates seasonally with the locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, and that the lounge and the restaurant have completely different kitchens. Insane. Immediately, we felt a bit out of our element seeing how affluent and posh everything was. There were TWO different forks, a special butter knife, everything on the menu came with a recommend wine pairing suggestion, and much more. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Crispy Pork Belly Glazed with Gochujang Butter: -This was served on top of a "Japanese pancake", or okonomiyaki and had sriracha aioli and gochujang butter that was the perfect level of sweet and spicy. -Pork belly was tender, very flavorful and had a slight crisp on the edges. Never had straight stick thin beansprouts that tasted that fresh (I usually hate beansprouts) and the pickled radish wasn't too sour either. This was cut into shareable 1/4 and a great way to start our meal. 2) White Cheddar Parker House Rolls: -6 piece pull away bread. Delicately moist and tender bread membrane inside with the light cheddar taste on the outside. -The Olive Oil Butter was super light and melted quickly on the bread. It had a subtly lemon flavor to it but the table favorite was the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Easily the most "dense" and concentrated sun dried tomatoes I've ever had. Deliciously herby and salty with a slight sweet taste. -My friend: I gotta figure out how to become a millionaire to keep eating bread like this. 3) Grilled American Wagyu Picanha: -We got this medium as recommended and it comes with 2 skewers with 2 good sized pieces of wagyu picanha on them. -Meat is cooked to utter perfection. Super tender and moist, amazing texture and chew, slightly charred edges. The crispy richness of the fat pieces were amazing. -You'd never think to make this pairing, but it went amazingly well with the peach bits and the peach chimichurri. Deliciously sweet peach flavor with the umami and saltiness of the wagyu, and the burst of flavor from the grilled corn. Perfection. 4) Phyllo Dough Peach Custard: -Since peaches are in season and we enjoyed the entree so much, we had to get this. -Perfect phyllo dough exterior with the delicate flakiness, the custard at the bottom was subtle, and it all went perfectly with the peach sorbet. Both of us agreed it was the best sorbet we ever had. Very sweet, strong and rich peach flavor and the sorbet was actually gooey. You can tell it's freshly made in house and none of that icy stuff. The sweetness of the gooey peach sorbet, the flakiness of the dough, chew of the custard and sharp burst of tart sweetness from the blackberries made for an amazing dessert. Between 2 people, this was only $100~ which is insane for this level of fine dining. Definitely will try to come again!
First time dining in the upstairs restaurant and it was such a wonderful time! Every CM that assisted us during our visit was so lovely and wonderful. We loved feeling immersed in the decor and ambiance. Drinks and food were divine, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend getting the house rolls! We can't wait to come back!
Absolutely stellar experience at Carthay Circle restaurant!!! Beautiful chandeliers adorn the rooms and there are historic photographs of Walt and Mickey decorating the walls. Their food was exquisite and the service was impeccable. We tried the appetizers blue fin tuna crudo and Spanish potato croquettes that come topped with chorizo. Both were so fresh and delicious!!! As for the entrees we tried the thick cut pork chop with crème fraiche and marinated blackberries as well as the sustainable sea bass with crab fried rice and Thai basil-coconut nage. Absolutely divine dishes just because of the perfect texture and flavor. Props to the chefs!!! They also have kids meals that are balanced and delicious such as filet mignon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Kids meals are topped with a cute Mickey shaped sundae for dessert. As for dessert we had the coconut lime semifreddo which is like a half frozen mousse topped with mango and the smores chocolate cheesecake which is like an artisanal Choco taco. Both were great but I preferred the coconut lime semifreddo due to the texture and tangy yet sweet flavor profile. Highly recommend Carthay Circle restaurant when up for fine dining at the park!!!
I've come here several times before, but today we visited to celebrate my birthday, thanks to my wife surprising me. Today we ordered their Blue Fin Tuna Crudo as our starter, followed by their Tagliolini Pasta Tossed with Poblano Pesto and their Grilled American Wagyu Picanha. For drinks, we ordered their Tequila Daisy and their IPA. Overall, the food was amazing as always, freshly made with good flavor that makes you want more. The atmosphere is fantastic, very elegant, which makes you appreciate the 1920s era. And their customer service is top-notch. I can't wait to come back soon.
When planning my time at DLR, I wanted to end the day by having a proper sit-down dinner at one of their restaurants. I was browsing the DL website and noticed Carthay Circle; the food and reviews looked great, and the fact that it was located in DCA made it super convenient. That being said, I grabbed a reservation and made plans to have dinner here. Carthay Circle, which is also the name of a neighborhood in LA, draws its name and inspiration from the theater of the same name; the latter is one of the most famous movie houses of Hollywood's Golden Age. This inspiration is seen throughout the space, with the decor giving that old Hollywood feel - think a darker wood color scheme and vintage pictures on the wall. The restaurant is large - with the first floor housing the lounge and the second floor being the restaurant. The restaurant itself is separated into different rooms, but still feels very open. The menu is mostly elevated American fare. We decided to start with apps so I went with the roasted spring asparagus. In addition to the veg, this came with pistachio, basil, crème fraîche, and tomato. This was pretty good and kinda refreshing - I liked the combination of flavors and textures. We also decided to start with white cheddar Parker House rolls - these were nice and warm and came with butter. I mean - bread, cheese, butter...need I say more? For my main I got the sustainable fish of the day, which was sea bass. The fish sat atop spicy crab fried rice and came with a Thai basil-coconut nage. The dish was pretty good, but I would argue there were too many competing flavors - the fish, the rice, and the sauce didn't work together as well as I had hoped. I think the rice was out of place - it was too flavorful to be a complement to the meal; a less punchy carb would have fit better - and maybe some more veg. We also got a side of Brussels sprouts which contained white cheddar and bacon. These had a lot of flavor, but were too rich for me; they were also a little too soft, likely due to the cheese. I mean, I ate them, but couldn't have too many as they were kinda heavy. All the Cast Members we interacted with were great - our greeter who walked us to the table was super friendly and gave a lot of fun facts about the decor while we made our way upstairs. Our waiter Scott was awesome - the utmost professional and consistently made sure we were taken care of. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the food at Carthay, but there were some bright spots and perhaps their other menu items are stronger. Service was excellent, but it doesn't make up for the food and hence I can't give this more than a 3. I would give them another chance though, as I'm curious as to how their other menu items fare.
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.
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!!!!
Out of all the Disney dining options, Carthay Circle Restaurant is worth it if you're in the mood for a sit down, fine dining experience (or at least as fine dining as it gets for Disneyland). We started with the parker house rolls -- yum! And the asparagus with crème fraiche. The asparagus was much better than expected, super fresh and nice light appetizer to pair with the Parker house rolls. For the main I went with the sea bass with crab fried rice. This was okay. I don't know that Carthay circle does a great crab fried rice but it was decent. My husband got the pork chop and enjoyed it with his sidecar. To drink I got a double pear martini and a classic martini. Whew, these really pack a punch! Highly recommend the double pear especially, so yummy and refreshing. Overall, the ambiance here was excellent, gave very classic Hollywood vibes and the service was excellent. Would recommend!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
5 days ago
This is a gorgeous restaurant with top-notch food. I tried the pork chop and a shrimp appetizer, and both were incredibly delicious. Overall, it's a great ambience to relax in after a busy day at the parks. I do want to note that our server made a joke about me that made me feel embarrassed. After a day that was incredibly stressful, it just wasn't in good taste. Otherwise, he was an excellent server. Disney Visa holders also get a discount! read more
3 days ago
The service was stellar-everyone from the hosts to the waiters were so kind and accommodating. My husband and I ordered the three dishes below for lunch- the peach tostada was refreshing, the bao buns well balanced and the sliders were buttery soft. We brought our 7 month baby and they even offered us a baby pouch. The food was good and we should have expected it (being at ca adventure) but we were shocked by the bill- $100. Would we come back, maybe to try the dinner menu. read more
Quoting my friend here: "I'm going to be 80 years old and still look back on this." Completely blown away by the classy, fancy atmosphere, the outstanding customer service, the quality of everything that went into our meal (even the water is the best tasting that I've had in the parks), the ingredients, and of course, the food! For all the years that I've gone to Disney with friends and been a passholder, I've never had the opportunity to dine here until now and I can see why. Limited dining hours and limited seating in the second floor of Carthay Circle. My friend's pass was expiring and I wanted to make our last trip worth it, so imagine my surprise when I saw openings? I booked it instantly. You check in outside and you're led to a waiting lobby area with this impressively huge vase of fresh flowers and pieces of memorabilia from the Snow White premiere at the actual Carthay Circle Theatre. You can then either ascend the stairs or take the elevator to the second floor. In the past when I've dined at the lounge and had to use the restrooms upstairs, I'd always sneak a glance into the restaurant and to be able to finally experience is nothing short of magical. My friend and I were in awe about how grand and ritzy everything looked. If it weren't the photographs of Walt or other guests in Mickey ears, I would have never known that I was at a theme park. The dining room is set in a circular fashion with some private rooms to the side. In the middle is an even grander, bigger case of fresh flowers that also acts as a wine ice bucket with all the wines at the center (pulled from the wine coolers at the side of the walls). Looking at the ceiling with the 4 chandeliers, there's artwork of the nature scenes of Snow White. Breathtaking. Our server was Adam and Alex came by to clear our table when plates started stacking up. Both are extremely personable, friendly, and truly elevated our dining experience. We learned so much about all of the care and effort that goes into crafting the culinary masterpieces here, the fact that the menu constantly rotates seasonally with the locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, and that the lounge and the restaurant have completely different kitchens. Insane. Immediately, we felt a bit out of our element seeing how affluent and posh everything was. There were TWO different forks, a special butter knife, everything on the menu came with a recommend wine pairing suggestion, and much more. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Crispy Pork Belly Glazed with Gochujang Butter: -This was served on top of a "Japanese pancake", or okonomiyaki and had sriracha aioli and gochujang butter that was the perfect level of sweet and spicy. -Pork belly was tender, very flavorful and had a slight crisp on the edges. Never had straight stick thin beansprouts that tasted that fresh (I usually hate beansprouts) and the pickled radish wasn't too sour either. This was cut into shareable 1/4 and a great way to start our meal. 2) White Cheddar Parker House Rolls: -6 piece pull away bread. Delicately moist and tender bread membrane inside with the light cheddar taste on the outside. -The Olive Oil Butter was super light and melted quickly on the bread. It had a subtly lemon flavor to it but the table favorite was the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. Easily the most "dense" and concentrated sun dried tomatoes I've ever had. Deliciously herby and salty with a slight sweet taste. -My friend: I gotta figure out how to become a millionaire to keep eating bread like this. 3) Grilled American Wagyu Picanha: -We got this medium as recommended and it comes with 2 skewers with 2 good sized pieces of wagyu picanha on them. -Meat is cooked to utter perfection. Super tender and moist, amazing texture and chew, slightly charred edges. The crispy richness of the fat pieces were amazing. -You'd never think to make this pairing, but it went amazingly well with the peach bits and the peach chimichurri. Deliciously sweet peach flavor with the umami and saltiness of the wagyu, and the burst of flavor from the grilled corn. Perfection. 4) Phyllo Dough Peach Custard: -Since peaches are in season and we enjoyed the entree so much, we had to get this. -Perfect phyllo dough exterior with the delicate flakiness, the custard at the bottom was subtle, and it all went perfectly with the peach sorbet. Both of us agreed it was the best sorbet we ever had. Very sweet, strong and rich peach flavor and the sorbet was actually gooey. You can tell it's freshly made in house and none of that icy stuff. The sweetness of the gooey peach sorbet, the flakiness of the dough, chew of the custard and sharp burst of tart sweetness from the blackberries made for an amazing dessert. Between 2 people, this was only $100~ which is insane for this level of fine dining. Definitely will try to come again! read more
1 month ago
First time dining in the upstairs restaurant and it was such a wonderful time! Every CM that assisted us during our visit was so lovely and wonderful. We loved feeling immersed in the decor and ambiance. Drinks and food were divine, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend getting the house rolls! We can't wait to come back! read more
5 days ago
Absolutely stellar experience at Carthay Circle restaurant!!! Beautiful chandeliers adorn the rooms and there are historic photographs of Walt and Mickey decorating the walls. Their food was exquisite and the service was impeccable. We tried the appetizers blue fin tuna crudo and Spanish potato croquettes that come topped with chorizo. Both were so fresh and delicious!!! As for the entrees we tried the thick cut pork chop with crème fraiche and marinated blackberries as well as the sustainable sea bass with crab fried rice and Thai basil-coconut nage. Absolutely divine dishes just because of the perfect texture and flavor. Props to the chefs!!! They also have kids meals that are balanced and delicious such as filet mignon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Kids meals are topped with a cute Mickey shaped sundae for dessert. As for dessert we had the coconut lime semifreddo which is like a half frozen mousse topped with mango and the smores chocolate cheesecake which is like an artisanal Choco taco. Both were great but I preferred the coconut lime semifreddo due to the texture and tangy yet sweet flavor profile. Highly recommend Carthay Circle restaurant when up for fine dining at the park!!! read more
I've come here several times before, but today we visited to celebrate my birthday, thanks to my wife surprising me. Today we ordered their Blue Fin Tuna Crudo as our starter, followed by their Tagliolini Pasta Tossed with Poblano Pesto and their Grilled American Wagyu Picanha. For drinks, we ordered their Tequila Daisy and their IPA. Overall, the food was amazing as always, freshly made with good flavor that makes you want more. The atmosphere is fantastic, very elegant, which makes you appreciate the 1920s era. And their customer service is top-notch. I can't wait to come back soon. read more
When planning my time at DLR, I wanted to end the day by having a proper sit-down dinner at one of their restaurants. I was browsing the DL website and noticed Carthay Circle; the food and reviews looked great, and the fact that it was located in DCA made it super convenient. That being said, I grabbed a reservation and made plans to have dinner here. Carthay Circle, which is also the name of a neighborhood in LA, draws its name and inspiration from the theater of the same name; the latter is one of the most famous movie houses of Hollywood's Golden Age. This inspiration is seen throughout the space, with the decor giving that old Hollywood feel - think a darker wood color scheme and vintage pictures on the wall. The restaurant is large - with the first floor housing the lounge and the second floor being the restaurant. The restaurant itself is separated into different rooms, but still feels very open. The menu is mostly elevated American fare. We decided to start with apps so I went with the roasted spring asparagus. In addition to the veg, this came with pistachio, basil, crème fraîche, and tomato. This was pretty good and kinda refreshing - I liked the combination of flavors and textures. We also decided to start with white cheddar Parker House rolls - these were nice and warm and came with butter. I mean - bread, cheese, butter...need I say more? For my main I got the sustainable fish of the day, which was sea bass. The fish sat atop spicy crab fried rice and came with a Thai basil-coconut nage. The dish was pretty good, but I would argue there were too many competing flavors - the fish, the rice, and the sauce didn't work together as well as I had hoped. I think the rice was out of place - it was too flavorful to be a complement to the meal; a less punchy carb would have fit better - and maybe some more veg. We also got a side of Brussels sprouts which contained white cheddar and bacon. These had a lot of flavor, but were too rich for me; they were also a little too soft, likely due to the cheese. I mean, I ate them, but couldn't have too many as they were kinda heavy. All the Cast Members we interacted with were great - our greeter who walked us to the table was super friendly and gave a lot of fun facts about the decor while we made our way upstairs. Our waiter Scott was awesome - the utmost professional and consistently made sure we were taken care of. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the food at Carthay, but there were some bright spots and perhaps their other menu items are stronger. Service was excellent, but it doesn't make up for the food and hence I can't give this more than a 3. I would give them another chance though, as I'm curious as to how their other menu items fare. read more
3 months ago
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. read more
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!!!! read more
3 months ago
Out of all the Disney dining options, Carthay Circle Restaurant is worth it if you're in the mood for a sit down, fine dining experience (or at least as fine dining as it gets for Disneyland). We started with the parker house rolls -- yum! And the asparagus with crème fraiche. The asparagus was much better than expected, super fresh and nice light appetizer to pair with the Parker house rolls. For the main I went with the sea bass with crab fried rice. This was okay. I don't know that Carthay circle does a great crab fried rice but it was decent. My husband got the pork chop and enjoyed it with his sidecar. To drink I got a double pear martini and a classic martini. Whew, these really pack a punch! Highly recommend the double pear especially, so yummy and refreshing. Overall, the ambiance here was excellent, gave very classic Hollywood vibes and the service was excellent. Would recommend! read more
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. read more
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 read more
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. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
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. read more
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.) read more
6 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
What a wonderful, special experience. We waited a bit for our table and perused the menu outside. We were seated upstairs in a private room with a cozy booth. The artwork and ambiance around the entire restaurant was classic and timeless, very Old Hollywood. We sat in the Buena Vista room. The service was top tier and on it, filled with great recommendations so that we could all try a bit of everything. Their cocktails are delicious & strong, you can tell each one is made well. The brussel sprouts, the bread, the salmon app, all of it was divine. Not too large of portions except for the pork chop, but the flavors make up for it. Wow I cannot wait to come back read more
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. read more
Carthay Circle Restaurant at DCA is a beautiful spot with so much ambiance and history--definitely a classic Disney experience. We ordered a few dishes and overall enjoyed the meal. The Peruvian sashimi of hiramasa yellowtail was good, though I've had better elsewhere. The shrimp & calamari fritto miso was my favorite dish of the night--lightly battered, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. The garganelli pasta with blue lump crab and basil pesto was solid as well; good flavor and a generous amount of shrimp. The pear martini was hands down one of the best I've had. Super refreshing and not overly sweet. We ended up having a late lunch by accident right before and were a bit rushed since we had to check in for the World of Color dessert party, so I feel like we couldn't fully enjoy the experience. That said, I'd definitely come back again when I'm not full and can take my time. The ambiance alone makes it worth another visit. read more
So! It's tough to give one of the most beautiful places a less than spectacular rating. BUT, for as beautiful as this place is, the food is absolutely just not worth the incredible cost it comes with. It's not. For amusement park food? Amazing.... But when a single skewer cost 4x more then Bengal BBQ's and somehow taste old and under seasoned, you are clearly just paying for ambiance and "the experience." If you have the money to blow, sure go ahead and go, but I promise you that if you are any type of foodie, this isn't going to wow you. read more
11 months ago
ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED ABOUT THEIR NEW MENU! went a couple days ago and i loved it! we had Holly as our server and she was the absolute best. I've been a bunch of times but this new menu is so tasty! Also, if you're an espresso martini fan, please get it here! in my opinion, it's the bestttt! read more
We've eaten at Carthay Circle Restaurant twice now while visiting Disney California Adventure, most recently on 2025 NYE. Both times we left full and very happy. The restaurant itself has a vibe as if you're entering another time, with beautiful decor both upstairs and downstairs. The sweet potato Parker House rolls are always a great start and I highly recommend you save room for two desserts. The staff is always very attentive and friendly, the menu has a lot of variety, and the drinks do not disappoint. Pros: Delicious sit down food within the park and a good way to take a break from all the rides Cons: Can get very busy and making a reservation ahead of your park visit is highly recommended read more
One of my favorite places to sit and grab a bite to eat and have a cocktail. There is plenty of seating inside and outside (great for people watching). The drink variety is great (vodka martini with blue cheese stuffed olives and the awesome ice sphere is one of my favorites). The food for me is hot and miss. I do wish they would bring their cheese/charcuterie board back. Everything must change though which isn't always a bad thing. My son enjoys the pasta dishes a lot. The menu rotates per season usually. Prices are around the same as the surrounding restaurants in the area. Overall enjoyable and the staff is always on point. I love sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders do their magic. read more
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. read more
9 months ago
Updated. 2nd Visit 01.12.2026 Made reservations for the actual restaurant vs a walk in bar. I wanted to try this place one time as a Magic Key Holder. Was greeted and seated. While walking upstairs, the fancy ambiance was felt. The decor was really nice. Felt old school, like a 1940s place. There was a wine bouquet along with portraits on the walls displaying retro Disney. As we were greeted by our server, adult beverages were ordered. Wine and Bloody mary. Ordered main entrees. Received our Main entrees within a 15 minute time frame. Service was prompt and friendly. Fresh and Delicous! Overall no complaints. This place is nice for / Brunch dinner dates. Nice ambiance and good food. As a warning, with fancy eats this place is pricey. Be prepared to pay over $100. This place is usually booked and requires 6 months advance reservations! I recommend. Big Kudos to Lourella! Friendly and professional. read more
best tasting food at the park hands down... Two thumbs up for the pork chop and the chicken pilbil thumbs down on the rosemary Parmesan bread and the ciopinno (which looks like someone ate half of it before it came to the table read more
13 days ago
Such a solid dinner spot inside Disneyland if you want something elevated without feeling stuffy. The ambiance is classic, warm, and very "old Hollywood," which makes it feel like a true sit-down escape from the park chaos. I had the Tequila Daisy and it was perfect light, delicate, not overly sweet, and super refreshing! One of those cocktails you finish way too fast because it's well balanced. Huge appreciation for how thoughtful they are with food intolerances. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, easy to talk to, and made the whole process seamless without making it feel complicated. I felt genuinely taken care of Food-wise, everything hit: - Roasted winter mushroom & gnocchi. It was cozy, flavorful, and comforting without being heavy - Roasted Brussels sprouts - crispy, well seasoned, and addictive (I could have eaten 10 plates of this) - Sustainable fish cioppino - fresh, rich, and deeply satisfying! My partner and I loved the dish more than we even thought we would! Honestly loved everything we ordered. The food felt refined, intentional, and actually worth sitting down for which isn't always the case inside a theme park. If you're looking for a dinner that feels special while still being inside Disneyland, Carthay Circle is absolutely the move. Highly recommend booking ahead and taking your time here. read more
13 days ago
Lives up to the phrase. Most "expensive" place on Earth...4 tortellinis for $22, 2 pork buns for $19, humus for $14 and salmon for $24 read more
This place was on my bucket list, I went once in October 2025 and again last week. I had to see if it was a fluk, haha ! Nope it was the same if not better. The restaurant is inside a theatre replication and it takes you back to the twenties. Where else would you go to a 4 star restaurant dressed in T-shirts and jeans? Only Disney brings you the respect even if you aren't dressed correctly! The wait staff is Amazing and keeps you entertained, Jay was sweet and kept checking on us , while refilling our magical water glasses! The food was amazing from the apps to the main courses, my daughter and I had to share because we wanted to try the dishes. I have a few pictures but No we didn't eat all this at one seating it was for two different meals. The drinks were made perfectly and increased the joy of the meal. The thick pork chops are seared and cooked to a juicy, moist, flavorful bite and the veg underneath was sweetened by the berries and exactly what it needed for a perfect bite. The scallop and shrimp pasta was a little spicy not hot just right and the noodles were cooked to tender bite. This pasta and pork chop are the best I've ever had. The meal wasn't cheap but to Celebrate it is so worth the cost! read more
This place was surprisingly good!! The price point eas decent and they had great cocktails! We ordered salmon, chicken curry, penne pasta and the beef skewers. Only thing is I wished the food came out hotter, we had to send a dish back bc it was cold. Other than that, I'd be back to try other items on the menu and for the cocktail menu. We sat outside in the patio area and got to see the parade as they walked by. read more
4 days ago
10.24.2025 Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure is a stunning blend of old Hollywood elegance and modern Californian cuisine and perfect for a refined, memorable dining experience inside the park! If you're looking to elevate your Disneyland visit with a touch of glamour and exceptional food, Carthay Circle is the place to be. Inspired by the historic theater that premiered Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this restaurant offers more than just a meal! it's an immersive experience. read more
2 months ago
I have been here several times over the past several years, and I think it's definitely been improving. The menu changes frequently, and I think the summer 2026 menu was really good. For an appetizer, we got the chorizo croquettes, which were actually good. They had a nice balance of cheese and potato, but I wish they had more chorizo. For an entree, I got the signature thick cut pork chop, and I loved the blackberry sauce and the tenderness of the meat especially on the edges. It seemed a bit tougher and dry in the very center. I really liked the peach phyllo custard I had for dessert. The custard was great, the custard had a nice vanilla flavor, and the peach sorbet and diced peach cubes paired well. Overall, it was really good and redeemed itself from past years that were in the range of below average to mediocre. read more
Another great experience, and we were able to request Holly be our server again. Lovely, personable, attentive. Sat upstairs, so beautiful, with a prix fixe menu. Drinks were delicious and light. The butternut squash soup was not as creamy as I am accustomed to, plus I wasn't expecting the chicken. Guess I didn't read the description, but the blintz my daughter had was fantastic ( see menu in photo). I had the braised short rib pasta which was excellent, as was my husband's chicken schnitzel . No room for dessert: beautiful macarons, got them to go. Outstanding ancillary wait staff, expected and appreciated as a Disney fan. Definitely my favorite place in DCA. read more
Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure is one of those places I really want to love more than I actually do. The setting is beautiful and it definitely feels elegant for a theme park restaurant. The food is good, but for me it never quite reaches the level that matches the price tag. I understand that higher prices come with dining inside the park, but most of the menu items just are not compelling enough for me to justify regular visits. It's nice for a special occasion or a slower park day, but it's not somewhere I personally feel drawn back to very often. read more
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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.
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
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 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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