I'll be honest, I was a bit wary of going here with a large group of people (6 people) and having never dined here before after seeing the lower scores on Yelp. Added to the pressure was the fact that I was deemed the de facto tour guide and Disney expert as the only one with a Magic Key pass and the fact that many individuals were from out of state. I made the reservation to dine here the day of through the Disneyland app and I had to call to delay our reservation by 15 minutes since we had to walk all the way from the parks to the Great Maple Modern American Eatery (at the Pixar Hotel, completely different side of downtown Disney), but we power walked there with 5 minutes to spare and the front of house staff was super welcoming, set everything up for us and was patient to wait for us to all be there after recovering. Love that it's a modern and upscale looking restaurant and yet there are black and white portraits of iconic Pixar characters like Remy, Bo Peep, Frozone, and much more. Fun touch. Our server was super friendly and attentive, pouring all of our waters each and every time, clearing plates, and just checking up on us the entire time. We were the last group to dine there and leave, so I can understand how this can be annoying, but the customer service was top tier. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Moroccan Iced Tea: -It's an iced black tea with lime juice, mint, and some flavoring syrup. Strong refreshing flavor that woke me up during the meal from the delicious taste (good for a long tiring day). 2) Portobello Mushroom Fries: -Battered and fried portobello mushroom slices stacked in a neat Jenga-like way with basil pesto aioli dip. Comes with some parmesan and red pepper flakes on top. -This caught everyone's eye and was a favorite of the table. Mushrooms were not chewy at all and the seasoning made it easy to eat and addictingly tasty. If you told me it were pieces of katsu, I don't think I'd notice at all! 3) Falafel Wrap: -Comes with a side of fries or field greens and since I was filling up on food all day, I had to get the field greens (arugula, small tomatoes, croutons, and more with a vinaigrette). Nice hit of greens and generous filled to the brim side of salad. -The falafel wrap came in warm flat bread. The inside were generous pieces of chickpea falafel, arugula, small tomatoes, kalamata pickles, pickled onions, tzatziki sauce, and cauliflower hummus. Each bite had a different diverse range of textures and tastes, making each one unique and hard to get tired of. Though I had to take this to go (was so full from the day, my boyfriend enjoyed the leftovers greatly). Everyone enjoyed their dinner and expressed how delicious everything was. We had someone from Kansas City, hailing from the land of god tier BBQ, state that the BBQ they ordered here was delicious. Don't mind coming back here in the future! read more

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

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

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Protein Bowl - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Lavender Lemonade - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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

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

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Reservations for 6. Seated right away. Service was fast and friendly. Server was well versed on specials. Food was delicious especially the Soda Pop pork ribs and the wedge Cobb salad. Ordered the seasonal carrots and may have been forgotten so explained to me that a refire would happen. Decided to cancel order and got a free donut instead. Overall, a great place for a hearty dinner. Portions are huge. Shared the ribs with my son and was still a lot leftover. Restaurant was a good noise level. Pricey but worth it for a splurge read more

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

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Turkey Bolognese - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

This was my 1st time here and I will be back. My ladies group did brunch plus it was my birthday. Service was excellent! Our server anticipated our needs quickly and before we asked. The inside of this restaurant is light and airy,Filled with pixar characters photos throughout its interior because it is located inside the Pixar hotel. I had the signature dish Chicken and doughnuts. The chicken was spicy, not greasy covered in maple syrup and the doughnuts were light and fluffy with a maple glaze and bacon bits. Portions are substantial and can be shared. Everyone was happy with their selections and many were making return plans . read more

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What a beautiful night and a excellent dinner on the patio over looking all of Disney and the outdoor fire pit. Shanie was our server and was so friendly and explained everything. Excellent cocktails and the lemon blueberry donut at the end was perfection. Cheers to the Chef.... we'll be back!!!! read more

Matthew did such a great job taking care of us and making our birthday breakfast special!

Had a late breakfast here the last day of our stay at Pixar Place. Service was painfully slow, which I hope was due to staffing issues, there didn't seem to be many servers on while we were there. It look about 90 minutes for breakfast. The food was fine, I had chilaquiles, which were good. We also had the beignets, which came with lemon curd and were delicious. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Beignets - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Donuts and service were amazing! Drinks were also delicious! Food was just OK... I'd go back for donuts, not sure if I would come back for brunch/lunch. read more

We had the nicest brunch here!! Our server was so friendly and great and the dining room was immaculate. I love the design. We each ordered an eggs benedict, I had the classic and he had the shrimp, and with the side of au gratin potatoes they were amazing. The biscuit is much easier to cut into and gives a very different texture than the usual English muffin. The biscuit in its own right is so good although I do prefer an English muffin for a Benedict, or something with a little more crunch to contrast the eggs and ham. I also ordered a chocolate chip pancake on the side which was perfect for my sweet tooth. Overall had a great time and look forward to coming back! read more

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Food service and ambience on point. I have been wanting to try this place out for about two yrs at downtown Disney. Did not disappoint us in a birthday celebration We had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with petite onion rings on top to make it special but the one spectacular meal that sounded different but interesting was the maple bacon donuts with fried chicken(felt more like chicken tenders but it's ok) Wowzer the donuts were huge but so scrumptious and paired up like a chicken and waffle meal. They have some unique food here but still with a home style meal but elevated. You need to try it out. Inside Pixar hotel that is an easy walk from dtd. read more

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We've eaten at great maple in Hillcrest many times and looked forward to eating again while on our Disney vacation. Our server took our order and then ignored us for 45 minutes, never refilling drinks or checking to make sure the food came out ok. We ordered the French toast logs that came out completely soggy and uncooked in the middle - all 8 of them. Unfortunately since we didn't see a server or any other staff after they came out we didn't get a chance to say anything until she came to give us the check. Let her know they were raw & mushy in the middle and they comped ONE of them, although all were uncooked. The pancakes tasted like they were straight from a bisquick box. Overall- not impressed with this location at all. Had this been my first or only experience with the Great Maple I would never go back. Save your money and eat at Denny's up the road instead read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Mushy French Toast Logs - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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The food is amazingly delicious! Lots of vegan options. Friendly service and open comfortable atmosphere! We sat at the bar for lunch and truly enjoyed our experience. The restaurant is located in the Pixar Hotel. PS You can purchase a Brew Bear glass for $8.00. Andrew was our server and he was so pleasant and charming! read more

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Decorated so cute for the holidays and they have an awesome holiday drink themed menu! Food was delicious and parking was validated.

They never disappoint. We ordered the shrimp eggs Benedict, fried chicken and maple bacon donuts, and the Hot Honey chicken sandwich. My favorite was the Shrimp Eggs Benedict. I never thought this was going to be so good. I will definitely order it again. read more

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Great option for dinner at the hotel. The fish sandwich was awesome. The turkey pasta was great too. The pasta starter was creamy and delicious. Honestly, all good meals. And great service too. My only complaint is the high price tag. I get that it's Disney, but $200 for a family of 5 (one kids meal) is a bit much. read more

Located inside the Pixar Hotel on Disney property, Great Maple is a solid spot for fresh takes on American classics. My family has been twice for brunch, though they also offer dinner. The brunch menu has standard breakfast plates, but also offers heartier lunch dishes like sandwiches and salads. On my most recent visit I ordered the fried fish sandwich, which came piled high with fried catfish, slaw and a spicy aioli. I had to take some of the fish out to be able to eat it, it was huge! The sandwich was delicious, and it was served with a side of fries that were hot and fresh. I also ordered a side of the mac and cheese which was creamy and flavorful. The space is open and bright with modern decor. My friend shared some beignets with the table, they came with a lemon curd dipping sauce. They were hot and fresh when they arrived at the table. The service was prompt and friendly. Our server was very attentive. The only miss for us was the cold brew coffees which tasted watered down and didn't have much flavor. Other than that, I would definitely return in the future. read more

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The food is good. The ambiance is nice. We just visited this Great Maple that's inside Pixar Place Hotel so I was quite confused when I learned that we cannot charge to the room (there may be other reasons!!). So we would probably not visit this restaurant again! read more

From the decor to the service this place is great! I got the ribeye hash and for ONCE I did not add hot sauce to it lol the food was so flavorful that it did not need help. Every bite was full of flavor. The chilaquiles look like nachos but still taste delicious. First time trying Beignets and they where ok at best but to be fair I am a Mexican that grew up with sweet bread lol Definitely recommend read more

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Food is fresh and made onsite. Atmosphere is light at happy. Our sever Matthew was amazing and super knowledgeable. Matthew gave great recommendations. Little to no wait time on the food. read more

Decor was nice but the table kept sliding around. Service was lackluster, the hostess and waitress both seemed to want to be elsewhere. The restaurant was pretty empty but food took a very long time to be ordered and then to come out. Chilaquiles were mush by the time they got to the table and bland, French toast was dry and hard. Considering the prices the overall experience should have been infinitely better. They never offered to validate our parking which caused quite the delay once we were leaving. Lots to improve here but has potential. read more

We've eaten at Great Maple in Hillcrest numerous times (and the ill fated San Diego UTC location). They were always excellent. This didn't really compare. My wife loves Eggs Benedict and orders it many places. Here the hollandaise was significantly spicier than normal. They remade it but brought it out with no hollandaise, because the batch was too spicy and they were remaking it. When she was almost done they brought a small amount of hollandaise but it wasn't warm. Our younger daughter's pancakes and scrambled eggs came with lukewarm pancakes and room temperature scrambled eggs. My ribeye hash was yummy. Our older daughter's mac n cheese was not to her liking but that may have just been her (she's loves mac but is particular so sometimes this happens) All in all pretty underwhelming. read more

The ribs taste boiled they are tender but dry. The scalloped potatoes are also dry like they were made 3 days ago and reheated. The hot honey coleslaw taste like mayo no hot or honey flavor and the white cheddar biscuit was just a biscuit no cheddar taste. Lastly the food came out lukewarm to the touch but not cold enough to send back. Kids Mac n cheese is an adult portion and came out hot was good but nothing to write home about. All in all would recommend somewhere else. Waitress was nice and prompt restaurant is clean and kept up. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Ribs scalloped potatoes mini Cesar - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

10 minutes to get a menu at the bar 10 minutes+ to check if I wanted to order Total number of people at bar 3..... read more

I would literally rate this no stars if I could. Food was greasy and over cooked. The drinks were not made according to what they said they were. Our server was rude and dismissive. The manager was worse. The only good thing they have going for them is the sour cream and onion scalloped potatoes. Everything else wasn't good. Also nowhere does it say you can't use your Disney resort discounts on the weekend. The app says you can. When we asked the manager she was extremely rude and said that there is no way to apply the discount even though she acknowledged the problem was their fault. She didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. I would expect better food and service from a restaurant located at Disney. read more

I stopped by the surfside lounge in the Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel for a quick lunch bite. They serve the American type "hotel" food that is a little pricier but tasted better than anticipated. I started off with the calamari and finished with the cheeseburger. A standard dish that was made well with great service. It is located across from the gift shop and next to the PCH Grill. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - a view of the dining area - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

Was hanging out at the hotel late at night. Watched Sportscenter had a few beers. Bottled beer selection wasn't bad. Staff was very attentive while I was here. Ordered some fries and they were seasoned fries which I didn't know but they were pretty good. Bartender/Manager Michael was attentive and engaging while I sat down to relax and hang out. His service was great and this lounge is lucky to have him as an employee. read more

Great selection of coffees, pastries, fresh fruit cup (for what you get at the price, it's the best deal in the park!) and a limited breakfast and lunch menu. A great convenience. Nice size lounge with tables to enjoy your meal or coffee. They have a full service bar as well. Fair prices, great service, excellent convenience. They are open from 6AM to 11PM. read more

What's up at this lounge? Surf's up! Located inside of the Paradise Pier Hotel at the Disneyland Resort, Surfside Lounge is a nice tucked away in a nice little cozy corner. The lounge is not too horribly big but there is a decent amount of seating (bar, table, and lounge) and they also have a tv. They serve a few meals, snacks, drinks, and coffee and there is also a full bar. I did not try any of their food offerings but I did partake of some adult beverages at the bar. When we went it was during a weekday evening in the fall before DCA closed for the day and the place was dead. The Castmember bartender was attentive and very chatty and warned that she had a heavy hand. This. Probably one of the better things you could possibly hear while at any bar. The drinks and service were both great and having the place all to ourselves was even better. I don't know why I haven't checked this spot out sooner. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Entrance to the lounge at the Paradise Pier Hotel - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Nice location if you just want a quick bite or if you're looking for a full meal and you don't want a buffet option (PCH Grill). Although the food takes a while to come out sometimes, the waiters here are great and are always checking up on you. I love how they offer a pretty big selection on their menu, yet still offer some grab and go options. The Baja Caesar salad is delicious and huge! They offer a small selection of pastries, salads, snacks, and sandwiches at their grab and go display. The lounge has a nice lounging area by the TV which typically shows the Disney Channel. If you just want a quick drink or a glass of wine, they have that available as well. They offer a pretty good selection of drinks, beer, and wines. If you just want water, they have a water station or just take a seat by the TV and a waiter will bring you a glass of water. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Baja Ceasar Salad, delicious - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

This is the little lounge in the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland. The food is good, the portions are large with a moderate price. The selection is limited but they open at 6AM which is great for an early start into one of the parks. There is also a full bar should you desire an adult beverage. If you choose to stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel you should stop in here. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Real boards no fin - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I can only base my review on the one item we ordered here which was eggs Benedict. The egg was not runny at all but was basically cooked all the way through. Sent it back and it came back a second time the exact same way. Nothing elevated about this restaurant. Kind of felt like 80s diner food. The waiter was not very friendly. But I will say that the manager came out and offered to give me some fresh fruit while I waited for my replacement meal to come. My daughters smoothie was good and the coffee was OK, but overall I would say the prices do not reflect the quality. You can spend half the price for a much better breakfast along downtown Disney. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

I feel so bad for the poor waiter that was working here, because he was so nice - but this place is a shit show. We came down for a pretty late dinner/snack because everything else was closed and we were already in pajamas. Our order was taken quickly, but didn't get to us for some time and they ended up forgetting a whole sandwich, so we had to wait for that too. I had the mushroom bisque which really just tasted like dirty fungus water and the consistency wasn't like other bisques that I've had, but I added some pepper and salt to give it flavor and it was tolerable. The turkey club isn't too bad, and the bacon they use is actually pretty good. The sandwiches could use more mayonnaise or mustard though, because it was a little too dry. The fries came cold for my sister, and I heard the table behind us send the fries back for the same reason. Surfside Lounge is okay if you're in a bind, but if you have time to find somewhere else... Go. read more

This is our favorite spot to eat at when we stay at the paradise pier hotel. The customer service is phenomenal, especially Char(she goes above and beyond). Not a huge menu but the items they have are delicious, especially the chicken Nachos!! read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - a plate of nachos - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

This little place is quiet inside the paradise pier hotel, it is quick and priced nicely for being at Disneyland, the latte was good, I also ordered the breakfast burrito which was at a great price for only $7.99, it tasted good as well. The reason I gave this place such a low score is due to their staff. The girl behind the counter, Jasmine was her name, and the guy behind the counter Joseph was his name were NOT pleasant, friendly, smiling, or personable. Jasmine started taking my order, this was after I stood there for a solid 4 minutes and when she did come over she said, I'm busy it will be a few minutes, so after waiting for her to become "un-busy" she came over and just stood there waiting for me to order, she did not say, sorry about the wait, what can I get for you, nothing.... Half way through the order her and Joseph switch spots, now he was finishing my order; mind you it was just me, I ordered an iced latte and the breakfast burrito. Since Jasmine managed to get the iced latte and burrito in the computer he came over, never looked at me or made eye contact, he looked at the computer and stuck his hand out for payment. After I did not hand his money right away he told me my total, I then paid, he did not think me just told me to put the "woody" (their table numbers) on my table and he would bring out my burrito in a few minutes. Once my burrito was done, which was only a few minutes, he did bring it out but he walked by so fast and set it down about a foot from me and kept walking, he again did not say anything. When I got my burrito I couldn't help but think did they take as little care making my food as they did taking care of me.... For this being "The happiest place on earth" these two sure could practice this while at work a little more. I am here on a work conference 3 more days, at all cost I will avoid coming here if I see either of them behind the counter. A little friendliness and a smile go a long way in my book. read more

Great Maple Modern American Eatery - Breakfast burrito and iced coffee. - American Near Me - Anaheim, California

This place is a perfect breakfast option right before you go into the park, whether you're staying at the hotel or not. Service is efficient, fast and the food is delicious. I always get the croissant sandwich, yummmmm! Here today and I must say the employee working this am, Gaby, is an incredibly hard worker and has great customer service skills. Had an amazing time as always!! read more