Made reservation few weeks ahead as they are a very popular dining spot in the park, situated right on the water lake. Upon arriving on time, we still had to wait about 10 minutes to get to our table. They had both indoor and outdoor seating, also a huge bar area. The outer deck had a great view of the roller coaster. We started with a couple of N/A drinks that were really good. For entrée, we got the cheddar burger and rosemary chicken. Both dishes were excellent. Loved the sauce, veggie and huge pieces of tender chicken. Our server was a friendly person, but didn't cover our table as often. Took us a long time to put in our order, and had to wait a long time to get the food too. Prices were high. No discounts offered for Disney cardholders. Despite some of these shortfalls, their good food makes up for it. read more

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If you're lucky enough to snag a reservation, I would highly recommend Lamplight Lounge! Eat some food, have a drank, and watch the Incredicoaster launch. Vibes are great. You can't go wrong with lobster nachos here. Sometimes it's a hit or miss- this time some of the nachos were on the darker side (shown in the photo) but the toppings were delicious. I also tried the Seize Your Moment (Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Guava, Mango, Lime Juice and Agave Nectar, garnished with a Lime Wheel) with a tajin rim. It's a good blend of tart, sweet, and spice! I was afraid that I would barely taste any alcohol especially since the drink is $20, but not to worry, the alcohol was definitely there. We were seated at the bar and it was cool seeing all the cast members (Vanessa, Angelique, Juju) working hard to make all the drinks! The cast members were on top of everything and checked in on us and everyone else seated at the bar very frequently. The service was excellent. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Lobster nachos + Seize Your Moment drink - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

Indoor and outdoor seatings. Outdoor you will get the view of the park, Ferris wheel, rides. It's by the water. Put some bug repellent, tiny bugs flying around under the table. We made a reservation ahead. We arrived on time for the reservation, checked in and still had to wait for another text msg to alert us that table is ready. Chicken with carrots and salad was good. Juicy and flavorful. Big portion. Burger was not bad. A little dry tho. Drinks were too sweet for me. Fries were flavorful. Kids meal looks basic but I guess it was enough for my 7yo. Friendly staff. Nice view. But no AC. It's hot by the balcony area. I wish they have strong fans around. Indoor has AC. Bathroom is clean. read more

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This is my third time eating here and the food is just not that great. We were just here just to have a sit down dinner reservation. You would think spending close to $30 on a burger you'll get more fries and a drink with it. All our fries came salty. Even with 5 different palates at our table, none of us ate much of the fries. Alcoholic drinks were $9+. The pictures and the walls are awesome though. The server was nice enough to take out our dessert due to salty fries. Bathrooms are located where you enter. Love the walls that lead to the restroom. They're full of quotes. read more

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Between how it was my first time visiting Disney California Adventure (ridiculously late to the party, I know) and how we were just going to be eating a bunch of small bites throughout the day, we wanted to cap off our visit by checking out one of DCA's actual restaurants. The only problem? We couldn't get a reservation at either of our preferred choices, Lamplight Lounge or Carthay Circle. That is, until we decided to randomly check while waiting in line for Web Slingers. And at a relatively good time for us? Score! Located within Pixar Pier, the first thing about Lamplight Lounge that really stands out is its perch right on Paradise Bay, where the World of Color show plays. Obviously, it's always secondary to good food (and service), but there's no question it always adds to the experience! As for the menu, my gf's friend mentioned "it's small but mighty" and she was dead on. Although it may not be super extensive, it always has a decent variety of small bites, entrees, desserts, and a kids menu that updates regularly/seasonally. What's more, they also have some plant-based options as well! -- AGUACHILE VERDE - Hamachi, Cucumber, Pickled Pearl Onions, Avocado, Spiced Mayo, Chile Roja, Salsa Macha, and Micro Cilantro with Tostadas Although it looked curiously dark, this was pretty solid. The slices of hamachi were delicious, the avocados helped to cut some of the spice, and the sauce wasn't as acidic as we feared. I wish this came with more tostadas, though, as three wasn't nearly enough. -- PORK BELLY BAO BUN - Pickled Onions & Serranos, Crispy Chicharron, Calamansi Citrus Aioli, and Micro Cilantro Again with the micro cilantro? In all seriousness, this was great. The pork belly flavorful, nicely cooked, and not overly fatty. I also liked the calamansi citrus aioli a lot, but the buns got a bit soggy, though. -- THAI SEAFOOD PASTA - Thai Curry Cioppino, Coconut-Steamed Clams & Mussels, Shrimp, Pan-Seared Fish, Spaghetti, Sourdough Bread Crumbs, Crispy Shallots, Thai Basil, Cilantro, and Lime Wedge This one jumped off the menu for us and it didn't disappoint. Not only did it come with a relatively generous amount of seafood, but I love how well all of it blended together with the Thai curry and coconut flavors and how the pasta was cooked just a bit al dente. Beyond the food, the service here was pretty decent, as our server was really friendly and helpful with this suggestions, but the real highlight was our seats. Along with lucking our our reservation, even without making any requests, we ended up getting seated on the lower level with front row seats of the World of Color show (albeit with a slightly offset view). Granted, you could argue it was a little too close, since we had to turn our heads to see the entirety of everything going on, but it was definitely better than having to stake out prime seats in the main seating area early and then just wait. Even though neither of us were truly blown away by what we had, our meal here was more than satisfying enough. Granted, I'd probably still look to check out Carthay Circle or one of the quick service eateries at DCA before coming back to Lamplight Lounge, I certainly wouldn't be opposed to trying more of the menu and their collection of secret cocktails. Plus, who knows, maybe we'll get even luckier next time and get seated inside "The Office"! THREE AND A HALF STARS or so for the food, but easily rounded up for the view. read more

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Ceviche was yum! Great acid and citrus flavor The salmon wedge was incredibly savory. Crispy salmon. Huge portions. Wine was very palatable :) Thank you! read more

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I haven't been to Lamplight Lounge in probably 15 years. I remember it being OK then, and it was just as fine on my recent trip. At least the place is consistent! Honestly the food is a 3.5 rating, but I'm rounding up to a 4 because you really can't beat the views. Unfortunately the place closes ahead of World of Color, but I also understand they probably don't want guests to overstay their welcome. I made a reservation for 7:10pm on a Saturday. I specifically made it for the lounge because of the lobster nachos, which isn't offered in the main dining area. We were seated at a high table close to the water. Pedro was our main server, and he was friendly and attentive. Our food took a while to be arrive at our table though. I had a Sar-chasm cocktail, which was their spin on an espresso martini. It tasted like a classic one to me, but it hit the spot and was what I needed to recharge me for the rest of the evening. The six of us shared lobster nachos, crispy chicken wings, dan dan noodles, shrimp tacos, and banh mi bao. I tried everything except the banh bi bao, since I'm not a pork eater and this was made with pork belly. Lamplight Lounge's lobster nachos is what everyone really comes for, and I can see why it's popular. The chips were excellent - thick and crispy. I thought it was going to come with lobster chunks, but the lobster meat is shredded in a chipotle sauce. Shrimp tacos were cool. I liked that the shrimp was fried, and there were 3 plump pieces per taco. The other toppings nor flavors were memorable. Loved the chicken wings. We were debating whether the texture was of the wings was achieved by using mochiko flour or by double frying. Either way, the wings were extra crispy. Do not sleep on the dan dan noodles. This was my favorite dish of the 4 I tried. This does come with peanuts, so we requested for this to be allergy free as we had someone in my party allergic to them. read more

Lamplight Lounge - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

One of the more popular eateries in DCA for sit down service. The views of Pixar Pier are stellar and their cocktail menu is top notch. Service is slow would be my one and only gripe here. We joined the wait-list and were able to get a seat in under 15 minutes, from the time we were seated to the time we were greeted there was a good solid 10 minutes but once we got going all went well. We had two different drinks, they offered to leave the tab open for us to keep ordering and we also had a few appetizers. The beer selection is also pretty good, all of their drinks look amazing. Prices are fair for Disney and they do give Magic key discounts. The Over Budget cocktail was definitely the star of the show today. PS make sure you do your homework and order from the secret menu. read more

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First time at the lounge vs the boardwalk dining. Frankly, wish they had the boardwalk menu as option items, but didn't. We made do and started with drinks. Got a passion fruit mule, more or less. It was good and strong. We got a bunch of apps to start, which were amazing. Got the Caesar Brussels, ceviche, and bao buns. Brussels and ceviche were our favorites, both with great sauces. Bao bun meat was a little tough, but flavor was good. For dinner we got the chefs special, which was a steak frites. Steak was tough, similar to the bao bun meat, and the fries had a mild truffle flavor. Service was great, and we were there for world of color, which was nice, but prefer boardwalks food and world of color view. read more

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My husband and I had lunch at the "Lamplight Lounge located in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. The restaurant was on time with our reservation. It was clean and the customer service was great! Everyone was pleased with their meals except me. I had the Adult version of the Pasta Meal which should stay as a kids meal only. The server was made aware that the meal was not good in which he recommended something else. I had the Cheddar Burger with Fries which was delicious . I appreciate that the restaurant was able to accommodate me. I had a good dining experience. I recommend this restaurant. read more

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I love their lobster nachos! It is so delicious. I always order it when I come here. Drinks I ordered were all good. The outside table was great. I could see the nice view. read more

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Made our dining reservations thru the app. Checked in about 10 minutes before reservation time. Got a text when my table was ready. So easy! Seated promptly and had an excellent view! The beer battered onion blossom was phenomenal! We were thinking it was going to be like the blooming onion from outback but this one took it up a notch! This thing was massive and nice and crunchy. The sauces paired perfectly as well! Definitely enough for the 3 of us to share and we couldn't finish it all. My go to entree is the al pastor pork chop and I substituted French fries instead of getting the cheese polenta (which is also very tasty!). Fries were nice and crispy and the pork chop never lets me down. So juicy and tender! I hope they never take this off the menu! read more

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Went for a fun weekend and in all my years of Disney, I've never been here before, but have always heard about their amazing lobster nachos. Friday night we tried the lounge, Saturday afternoon we tried the boardwalk lounge. For the lounge itself, we checked in and were seated promptly at the bar. It was a hot day and we had a more special occasion so we asked to move from the bar to a table. They were super quick and friendly to accommodate us, despite showing small annoyance at us for the request. We were sat at a two seater. The breeze was much nicer and the seats were so comfortable! We were given ample time to mull over the menu, the server was patient with questions and gave amazing suggestions. We opted for the blooming onion, the Thai seafood pasta, and the rosemary chicken with veggies and whipped potatoes. The blooming onion and pasta were amazing! The chicken and veggies would have been a lot more flavorful had it been seasone and I had to ask for salt and pepper. We tried the dole whip shot, the sarcasm-chasm, and one other that I cannot remember the name. On Saturday, we wanted to try the lobster nachos so we did the walk up waitlist. The time said it would be an hour wait; which felt really long but we took it and were pleasantly surprised were called within 15 minutes. The text alert told me I had to be back at the location in 10 minutes. Luckily we were nearby. That seemed a bit harsh considering there's a lot one could do while waiting for an hour though, so I always recommend making a reservation if you can and just planning your day. We were sat at the bar outside on the boardwalk and the breeze was great where we were sitting. It felt like air conditioning. We ordered the lobster nachos and a few drinks. The bartenders were the best part of this experience. Super nice, answered all our questions, and one even noted that I liked cold brew and offered to make me a drink they used to have but didn't have on the menu anymore. I tried it and it was so delicious! Overall, I loved both experiences but I have to say I loved the boardwalk more. The vibe was amazing and it felt super casual and fun. I highly recommend this place for a great spot to rest your feet, get out of the direct sunlight, and try some great food and drinks. read more

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The lamplight lounge is a sought after, iconic focal point of Pixar Pier. Split into the lower deck reservation only lounge and upper, walk-in/waitlist friendly boardwalk dining, the views of the bay, the Ferris wheel, and Incredicoaster are my favorite in the park. I recommend table seating over the bar, as the bar will have your back to these views. We have been three times now, and after having tried both the barbacoa and the lobster nachos, I'd recommend the former over the latter. The lobster serving was skimpy on our last visit. The drinks are STRONG. The strongest I've ever had in the park, and one will render me unable to ride Incredicoaster for hours afterward. Drink carefully, my friends! Sometimes service is prompt and other times it takes awhile to flag a server or bartender, it just depends. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Lobster Nachos - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

Overall, this place is an amazing experience to have the downfall was I have dietary restrictions, but they wouldn't allow my husband to order for me unless I was present, which is understandable, but they could have put the order and verified when I returned. The drinks were great. The atmosphere was definitely one to be around. The music was subtle. The view was amazing. The staff was kind. The French toast was to dry for myself. The eggs and steak was amazing. The flavor was impeccable. Definitely somewhere to try if you are in California adventure. read more

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My second time coming to Lamplight Lounge and another great dining experience. Make reservations ahead of time! My group was seated at a table right next to the water with a lovely view of the pier. We shared all of the dishes to try a bit of everything. Also ordered their special mock tails including the 2319 which was okay, I didn't like how there were icy chunks in it. The goofball and mint to be drinks were yummy though. Aguachile Verde (4/5): 7 slices of fresh hamachi in a refreshing lime bath topped with avocado, cucumber, and some micro greens. Pretty tasty app. Pork Belly Baos (5/5): One of my fav dishes we had. Each order comes with 3 baos and the pork belly inside is cooked deliciously and every bite is flavorful. Get these! Chef Special Al Pastor (5/5): 2 years later and this is always the chef"s special lol, they should just make it a standard menu item atp. It is delicious and probably my fav menu item here. The polenta paired with the savory sauces is incredibly good. Blooming Onion (2/5): Veey disappointed in this one. The presentation is beautiful but the concept fell short. I've had this dish at other restaurants and you can easily just pick a piece of with your hands. This one we had to cut into and it was messy. The onion was too wet or something. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and would recommend for a nice lunch or dinner to splurge on. I do wish their food menu was more extensive or if they switched up some of the items. read more

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One if my bestie and my fav place on the DCA side. Huge portions we often order two meals and split both and a drink each. Prices are reasonable especially for the quality and quantity, love the pond view while eating, we've enjoyed at the bar twice (you get constant service there). Photos are from 4 separate trips this is our 7th time in two years. read more

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Lamplight Lounge is always a must-visit whenever we're at Disney California Adventure. The location can't be beat, with beautiful views of Pixar Pier, and if you time it right, you even get an incredible view of World of Color while you dine. The service was excellent from beginning to end--friendly, attentive, and never rushed, which made the experience even better. For drinks, the Old Fashioned was smooth, well-balanced, and perfectly crafted. The chef's special pork chop was cooked beautifully, tender, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The cheddar burger was another great choice--juicy, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Between the food, cocktails, outstanding service, and unbeatable waterfront atmosphere, Lamplight Lounge continues to be one of the best dining experiences inside Disney California Adventure. Definitely worth making a reservation whenever you visit. read more

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Ok so this time I have to reduce the rating a bit. So we did lamplight boardwalk a couple times. And the lobster nachos portion was not the same. Also we did the beef nachos and it was better than last time but we had to return it once because the chips were essentially burned. Korean wings 3/5 Came with 6 wings and some cucumber kimchi. Taste was ok. Sauce was good. The coating is a little different. It's not what I expected Korean wings to be like. But not bad. For the price really expensive tho. We also tried Brunch at lamplight downstairs and it was to me better than dinner. Chilaquiles 3.5/5 Taste was good. The server was right that they need to add some more protein to this dish. Breakfast burger 4/5 Burger was great Potato was really good with seasoning. The point taken out for the burger bun. Not sure why Disney buns are so crumbly. Overall I would give it a 3.5/5 read more

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Lamplight Lounge is a wonderful space to have some creative cocktails and enjoy the view from Disney's Pixar Pier. This lounge is located in Disney California Adventure right against the pier. You can see as you go on the San Fransokyo bridge away from Ariel's Grotto. I made reservations for Lamplight Lounge at 6:00 AM. and only the morning was available with one spot left for the evening. Reservations fill up very quickly here so I'd suggest booking as soon as you can. We were seated at the circular bar with our sides towards the fun wheel. They have lots of cocktails on their menu and some secret ones, too. Being an old school Disney goer, I asked for their Mickey's Fun Wheel, which is not on the menu. I don't recall which alcohol it has, but it's aesthetically pleasing and beautiful to look at. We decided to try their fried cauliflower, which was advertised for vegans. We also tried their fish tacos. The food came out quickly and we were quite impressed with their cauliflower; it had pickled cucumbers as a side and their cauliflower was tossed in a soy sauce, spicy marinade. Their fish tacos were quite long and had a mild kick to it, too. It was quite dry. I love to their gimmicks and designs. Disney does a fantastic job at creating a wonderful ambiance. Food was subpar and so were the drinks. The cast members were sweet and kept checking on us. We did take home their coasters since it had character drawings on them. Quite a great stop if you've never been here before. You can also ask the front desk if you can come in to get a cocktail to go. I'd recommend this place for a great pier experience. read more

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We had a great first time experience. Been wanting to eat here just to experience it. Will need to do the World of Color experience next time. We went for brunch on one of the hottest days of the year so it wasn't packed at all. Got to sit outside on the patio and quickly ordered. The fam ordered steak and eggs, chilaquiles, and the potato flautas. Also ordered a michelada and the pineapple rum (forgot the name). Great service and love that they had magic key discount :) read more

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Went in for brunch! Got the steak and eggs Probably one of the best steak and eggs I've had in a while. A lot of breakfast joints won't use a thick or a heavy cut as this but it was so worth! Asked for medium rare and it was perfectly cooked! The whole dish was excellent! Would order again! I got the cinnamon toast cocktail and open ocean with a splash! The cereal cocktail I wished there was more cereal and less ice but over the drink was very yummy The blended cocktail was sooo good like a rocket pop slushie! I loved that we had a nice view and the staff was very friendly read more

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Made reservations and waited 20 minutes to get seated. The online reservations asked whether we were celebrating anything I noted birthday. I was so surprised that we were escorted to the bar area. I wasn't drinking alcohol because it was too early. I felt I was taking someone else's space. We ordered and continued to hear the employees at the bar conversation. The food was delivered to us and three employees were taking care of the area. The food came, the bill came and were done. I asked the employee whether they do anything for birthday. He said no so I figure it was time to leave for another guest. read more

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It can be foolish to revisit a restaurant years after having an incredible meal there; that is to say, sometimes a wonderful memory is best preserved rather than put to the test. Luckily, the Brussels Caesar Salad at Lamplight Lounge only improved on our recollection. It's a simply delicious combination of red pepper sauce, Parmesan and exceptionally roasted sprouts. What makes it a "Caesar" I'm not sure, but semantics don't matter amidst the addicting dish. Furthermore, the menu makes it clear that it is plant-based, a much appreciated distinction in the Disney landscape of meat. The space itself is as charming as it gets, with primo seating alongside the California Adventure waterfront (though the salad might distract you from the views for the duration of the meal). We have never been seated at an outside table, but the interior is also appealing. The Pixar theme is elegant, with nods to many films via paraphernalia on the wall. Although the menu bills itself as a "lounge," it can easily constitute a full meal. There are plenty of options beyond the Caesar, but it wont disappoint regardless of dietary preferences. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Brussels Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food here is amazing. That is the simplest way I can describe it. My girlfriend and I were seated outside at the bar, which made for a really enjoyable dining experience. While the menu itself is on the smaller side, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Little Gem Salmon Salad and asking about the chef's special. During our visit, the special was roasted chicken served over mashed potatoes, and it completely exceeded expectations. The salmon was incredibly delicious and practically melted in our mouths. I am usually not a huge fan of mashed potatoes, but pairing them with the roasted chicken completely changed my mind it was so good that it made me want to lick the plate clean. We also ordered two drinks: the Hero Work and the Find Your Spark. I personally ordered two Hero Works because I enjoyed it that much, it reminded me of grape Kool-Aid. The Find Your Spark tasted like raspberry soda. You can still taste and feel the alcohol in both drinks, but they go down so smoothly that it almost feels like drinking juice, which can be dangerous in the best way. This is definitely a place I will come back to, and honestly, I would probably order the exact same things every time I am in the area. read more

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The steak frites are bomb! The steak is so good and tasty with the peppercorn sauce + the truffle parmesan fries are BOMB. Elite combo. We also got a few drinks: (1) Red is a lucky color, (2) a secret menu drink - the pina colava, and (3) dole whip shots. The pina colava was good but nothing worth raving about, red is a lucky color is a refreshing, yummy and safe option, and I didn't really enjoy the dole whip shots. I wasn't expecting it to taste so strongly. I'm docking a star because in the beginning, it took around 10 minutes for our server to come. Our drink orders also took a while to arrive. read more

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Have not been back since 2024. Got to say, the food is pretty good here. Service was exceptional. Big Kudos to Jeremy! Nothing has changed from my last review. Nice ambiance and nice setting at the California Disneyland roller coaster area. Keep in mind, food quantity is small and expensive. But you should already know that since you are at Mouseland. I recommend reservations here. It has good energy, good service and good food! Kudos read more

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My family and I came to Lamplight Lounge for Saturday brunch and had an incredible time! I had the chiliquilles, which was very delicious (9 out of 10) but probably could have used some sour cream to balance the heat. I also had the seasonal donuts which were the best donuts of my life (10 out of 10); they were cinnamon roll flavored with crushed pecans. To drink, I enjoyed the mimosa flight (8 out of 10). The flavors were peach, watermelon, ginger, and grapefruit. The grapefruit mimosa was the worst -- tasted a bit bland and artificial. But the watermelon mimosa and peach mimosa were full of fresh flavor and quite delicious. The ginger mimosa was great too but definitely had a kick to it with the spice. We were seated at a bar top facing the Incredicoaster. For our family, it was perfect since it is my son's favorite ride and he had a blast watching the coast keep launching. But if you are someone who doesn't enjoy loud noises during a meal, the constant screaming from the coaster may be much for you. They do offer seats inside and closer to the main water that would probably be less noisy. Highly recommend! This was my first time for brunch but I've been for dinner as well, and always have had a great dining experience. read more

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Service was amazing and very attentive. Flautas was only okay, would not get again. Mint to Be was a refreshing drink and just the right amount of mint. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Flauta - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

We were walking around Pixar Pier near sunset hour and suddenly started craving drinks, so we stopped by Lamplight Lounge to see if we could get lucky without a reservation. Thankfully, one of the cast members near the patio bar helped us get in for quick to-go drinks. The view during sunset was honestly beautiful. Between the roller coaster, ferris wheel, and California's clear sky, the whole atmosphere felt super relaxing and scenic. If I ever come back for an actual dinner reservation, I'm definitely asking for patio seating outside. The bartender was friendly and helpful. We ordered the Find Your Spark and Red is a Lucky Color. At first I asked if they could add an extra shot, and the bartender was totally willing to do it... until he came back a few minutes later and told me it would be an extra $17. Suddenly I discovered moderation. The drinks came out pretty quickly, around 5 minutes, and visually they were gorgeous--definitely very Instagram-worthy with the DCA background. Taste-wise though, both drinks were VERY sweet. Like borderline syrup-level sweet for me personally. That being said, the alcohol content was definitely there because I did feel a little tipsy afterward lol. Overall, the drinks themselves were just okay for me, but the atmosphere and views really made the experience worth it. read more

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Very nice location on the pier in Disney's CA Adventure. Indoor and outdoor seating and we sat outside with a nice view. Very attentive service with some fun menu options that tasted great! Their potato flautas with chorizo were plated so beautifully and the crunch and flavors were perfect. We also tried the chilaquiles and it did not disappoint. For Disneyland the prices were expected but these two items weren't too expensive. Glad we got to try it and get reservations for brunch. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Lamplight Chilaquiles* - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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We snagged some last minute reservations for Lamp Light Lounge (downstairs). Completely different menu than the former "Ariel's Grotto". We ordered a few IPAs, pork bao buns, potato skins, and brussels sprouts. We enjoyed the food especially the potato skins. Definitely on the pricier side for entrees ($25-$35). Appetizers around ($18-25). They have a fun menu of themed cocktails. For our party of 2, we were seated on the bar chairs by the shared firepit counter. I was hoping to get seated by ourselves but we were elbow to elbow with different parties on that shared space. I felt like that took away from the dining experience. But we loved our server that day. Forgot her name but she made up for us sharing tables with a lot of people. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with my first time dining at the Lamplight Lounge. At first glance, I wasn't too impressed by the selections offered on the menu, but I was curious to try it out anyway. You truly can't beat the view of the beautiful California Adventure waterfront & boardwalk. It felt like having dinner with a show. Our service was just fine, our waitress wasn't too enthused but she was efficient which is always appreciated. The cocktails were fun, festive & refreshing! They were themed after certain Disney/Pixar references as well as correlation to the park itself which I thought was really fun. I ordered the Impossible Burger, it was absolutely delicious. The patty itself had a charred taste to it which you don't get often from plant based patties! The house sauce on the burgers was sweet & slightly spicy. The fries were perfectly seasoned & crunchy! The Charbroiled Cheddar burger was jam packed with toppings & sauce. A truly perfect bite paired with their delicious fries. The Lemon Rosemary Chicken was juicy & well seasoned. The mashed potatoes were buttery & delicious. Veggies were cooked to perfection. My family & I had the best experience visiting Lamplight Lounge & I highly recommend it not only for a unique dining experience but for some delicious food! I hope to come back & try the brunch specials soon! read more

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3.5 stars, rounded up. Things didn't go smoothly with miscommunication between front and back of house, but they at least took the dish off the bill... and the dish when prepared properly was actually really good. Let me start at the beginning... the table got potato skins as an appetizer. It was delicious and I'm wondering why this restaurant has 3.7 stars. There's comfortable seating with a great view. So far so good. For entrees, everything else on the menu looked too similar to meals we've had up to this point both at and around Disneyland so I decide to get the Thai Seafood Pasta. I've had some spice sensitivity lately due to health reasons, so I ask about the spice level and also if there's a way to make it not spicy. I point out that I understand a lot of preparations can't adjust spiciness at many places. The server told me it could be done. Great. The dish came and the seafood tasted great but the pasta tasted bland. Like plain noodles. I flag down the server to let her know that my pasta had no flavor, and I thought I was asking for less spice, not no sauce. She said she understood and that wasn't what she had conveyed to the back of house. She went to the kitchen then came back with a bowl of sauce and my original plate, and said that the kitchen suggested that I pour the sauce over the noodles to accommodate my spice levels. I said OK. I spooned the sauce over the noodles. It wasn't great but it had flavor. Someone else in our group hadn't gotten their order of the same dish (no spice adjustments) yet; then later, theirs came and I noticed it looked different from sauce. I tried it and it was delicious, and within my spice tolerance. I could taste coconut milk in the sauce. Made sense, it's a Thai curry. I flag the server down again and pointed all this out. She went back to the kitchen again. She came back out and said yes, the bowl of sauce they gave me had no coconut milk because they didn't cook it. At this point, we had a time to catch the Incredicoaster, the rest of my group was done, and I was over it. I asked if they could take it off our bill so we could move on with our lives. They did. Between that whole thing, and bumpy service upon arrival (took forever to get waters, then drinks, then just plates for our appetizers), I see why this place didn't rank higher even though the food was good. Leave a time buffer for service issues. Anyway... went on Incredicoaster twice after and honestly that redeemed the evening. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Thai Seafood Pasta* but they forgot my sauce?? $35 - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

Lamplight Lounge - Boardwalk Dining is a place I've walked past so many times at Disneyland without realizing it was actually a restaurant. I've always been curious about it, and after seeing it on TikTok, my cousins and I finally decided to make a reservation and try it out. Everything went really smoothly. After checking in, we were seated in about 10 minutes and got an amazing view of the Ferris wheel and the Incredicoaster, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Our server was super nice and helpful. I asked if they could make one of the drinks as a mocktail, and he took the time to walk me through the options and help me choose something that would work well without alcohol. I ended up getting the Virgin Sea Monster Smash, and it was so good. It reminded me of a blueberry version of Mint to Be, which I personally liked way more since I'm not really a fan of watermelon flavors. I also tried the 2319, which tasted like a strawberry piña colada, and the flavor combination was really refreshing and well balanced. We were recommended the beer-battered fish tacos, and I'm so glad we listened because they were amazing. The fish was crispy on the outside and tender inside, paired with corn tortillas, creamy avocado sauce, a bit of chipotle sauce for a slight kick, and fresh toppings like cabbage, pico de gallo, radishes, and micro cilantro. The squeeze of lime tied everything together and made each bite really fresh and flavorful. Since I already love fish tacos, this completely exceeded my expectations, and everyone at the table loved them. I'm really glad we finally tried this place after being curious about it for so long. Between the view, the service, and the food, it made for such a great experience. I'd definitely come back again, especially for the fish tacos and to try more from the menu. read more

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Lamplight Lounge is a sit-down restaurant and bar at Disney California Adventure Park. It's located on Pixar Pier right across the way from the picturesque Mickey wheel making it a good place to watch fireworks and shows at night time. There is the bar area on the top floor and the more formal dining area below. You put your name on the waitlist on the Disneyland app or with the host and wait for a text message when your table is ready. We ordered the lobster nachos ($27) and the beer battered fish tacos ($22). The nachos were good, had big portions, and had a hint of spice. The fish tacos had a light batter, were easy to bite through, and were really good. For drinks the tennessee passion ($17.50) was gingery, whiskey-forward, and refreshing like a Moscow mule. The sea monster smash ($18) was fruity from the blackberry, easy to drink, and also refreshing. The seasonal lunar cocktail ($17.25) was artificially sweet from some sort of syrup and I wasn't a big fan. The lobster nachos are the most popular dish here and we saw pretty much every table ordering it. They have a large cocktail selection and even have a happy hour here, making it an extra adult-friendly place that you don't see at most other places at the Disney parks. Out of all the food at Disney California Adventure Park I think this restaurant is the best one. read more

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A nice escape from the crowded California Adventure walkway! With a view on the water, you can enjoy a meal or sip on house crafted drink from the front row seats of the water show. I came during the food and wine festival at Disneyland and tried the featured pistachio donuts which are a must order for Dubai chocolate lovers. Another favorite of mine are the pork belly buns with the pillowy bread mellowing out the spice and pickled onions and with a satisfying crunchy topping to balance the softer textural elements of the bun and tender pork belly. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 2/5 Overall: Came here for a nice sit down meal. The extended review... Food: French Toast - 3/5 - OK this piece of toast was huge. It would have definitely been better if it was split into a few pieces. The taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - You can get a good view of the lagoon depending on where they seat you. Portion to Price: 2/5 - Pricing was a little pricier since you are at a sit down restaurant in the park. read more

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I have eaten a couple times at Lamplight. It's always such a great escape from the chaos of California Adventures. This time I got the onion blossom and it was fantastic!! The onion is so tender and very lightly breaded with some spicy aioli sauce drizzled on top. It was the perfect app to pair with a refreshing drink on a warmer spring day Our server was very attentive and we did not feel that we were waiting around long for our drinks or food. Water was always refilled and paid attention to. The lounge is very cozy and the patio area is open and airy. Whether you feel like beating the heat inside or getting some fresh air and an escape from crowds, this is a perfect spot to grab some food and drinks and unwind. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Beer-battered Onion Blossom - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California

Generally speaking, I'm more and more impressed with dining options at California Adventure. They seem to be chef-driven with seasonal menus...very California authentic. We'd already had dinner and just wanted to try the Chocolate Pistachio Donuts at Lamplight. The wait wasn't great...we checked in on the app and were given a 15 minute estimate. In reality we weren't called in for 45 minutes. We expect to wait at any Disney experience...it's part of the deal...but if they tell you 15 and then it turns into 45...something isn't quite right in Anaheim. Once we were in, we realized there were bar seats which we could have taken without waiting. it would have been amazing, especially since we had told the hosts we were just there for donuts, if they had informed us of this option. It looks like there's a well stocked full bar which is cool. If we were eating a full menu I was happy to see a handful of vegetarian options (including an Impossible Burger). We had come for the Chocolate Pistachio donuts and that's all we ordered. They were certainly gorgeous. We are always appreciative of a dessert that isn't sickly sweet to allow flavors to balance...but these tasted like an almost complete lack of sweetness...the pistachio came through a lot. The texture of the yeast donuts wasn't as light as we'd wanted, and overall we were disappointed. They do list a "seasonal donut" option on their menu...and as suckers for donuts, that enough, especially knowing we could likely just grab seats at the bar might have us give it another chance. read more

Lamplight Lounge - Chocolate, pistachio donuts! - New American Near Me - Anaheim, California