Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend?

**WishUponAStar** · 12-08-2008

I haven't eaten at any of these DtD restaurants in Disneyland & I think I'd like to try something new when my Dad & I go in January. I've looked at the menus on Allears and it looks like he'd enjoy them all.

What your input? The good, the bad, & the yummy?

Otherwise I think we are going to eat at Storytellers one night & Goofy's Kitchen another.

PS: I have eaten at the Rainforest Cafe & HoB in WDW but haven't been there to either in years & never went to the ones in Disneyland. How are they?

tinkerbelle24 · 12-08-2008

Ok.. I have never ever been to DL but Im super excited for you to go and take lots and lots of pics so I can see it again and again in your TR but if I were you I would take your dad to Ariels grotto if he has never been only because my DH LOVES LOVES ariel and I know my dad would love it so perhaps you dad would too.

**WishUponAStar** · 12-08-2008

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Ok.. I have never ever been to DL but Im super excited for you to go and take lots and lots of pics so I can see it again and again in your TR but if I were you I would take your dad to Ariels grotto if he has never been only because my DH LOVES LOVES ariel and I know my dad would love it so perhaps you dad would too.

I did take my Dad to Ariel's Grotto nearly 3 years ago; he definately thought the food was good & had fun but I almost feel like he was just going to entertain my desire to go there.

I think he felt a little weird at a Princess dinner with his then 27 year old daughter.

We didn't go to Ariel's this past trip though so I haven't been there in a year & 1/2. I do kinda miss it. But trying something new in DtD would also be fun.

tinkerbelle24 · 12-08-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I did take my Dad to Ariel's Grotto nearly 3 years ago; he definately thought the food was good & had fun but I almost feel like he was just going to entertain my desire to go there.

I think he felt a little weird at a Princess dinner with his then 27 year old daughter.

We didn't go to Ariel's this past trip though so I haven't been there in a year & 1/2. I do kinda miss it. But trying something new in DtD would also be fun.

Yea.. I guess when you put it like that

My dad would probally feel strange if it was just us

Hope someone can chime in for ya.

**WishUponAStar** · 12-14-2008

I need some advice here

Anyone eaten at any of these restaurants. i called and made PS's for our 1st two night and I want to pick one for our 3rd night. I think my Dad would like Tortilla Joe's or HoB but I want to hear some opinions of all of them first.

Thank you.

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-14-2008

You have GOT to go to Jazz Kitchen...

As atmosphere goes, one of the better casual restaurants..

Service is usually good, to.

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-14-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I think my Dad would like Tortilla Joe's or HoB but I want to hear some opinions of all of them first.

Thank you.

Tortilla Joe's was okay, food wise, but the service was lousy the one time I went.. Oversight, probably, and the Manager actually made up for it by personally serving our table and increasing the % of alcohol in the drinky poo!

House of Blues is LOUD. Not sure how your Dad would go for that time of eatery... I've gotten old enough, I suspect, to just avoid it on noise level alone!

**WishUponAStar** · 12-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

You have GOT to go to Jazz Kitchen...

As atmosphere goes, one of the better casual restaurants..

Service is usually good, to.

Hmmm, I am going to look at the menu on Allears! Thanks! What is good there?

**WishUponAStar** · 12-14-2008

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Originally Posted by Experiment6-2-6

Tortilla Joe's was okay, food wise, but the service was lousy the one time I went.. Oversight, probably, and the Manager actually made up for it by personally serving our table and increasing the % of alcohol in the drinky poo!

House of Blues is LOUD. Not sure how your Dad would go for that time of eatery... I've gotten old enough, I suspect, to just avoid it on noise level alone!

Well, I know my Dad would LOVE the food at HoB & this is going to be a Monday evening in late January. I have a feeling it's not going to be THAT loud 'cause DL Park closes at 8pm and I think we're going to eat at 5pm so we can at least enjoy a couple hours in the park after dinner. But the same with Orlando, I've been to that one around 7-8pm and forget it!

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-15-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Hmmm, I am going to look at the menu on Allears! Thanks! What is good there?

Everything is good there.

Back before Pirates became a movie blockbuster and the Mouse took advantage of it's fame and fortune to extort huge costs, I used to take the Heir Apparent and his sister to the Blue Bayou. At least once a trip. However, Napa Rose has now replaced this as the "special" meal..

In the end, though, JAZZ KITCHEN is the destination of choice, averaging two to three times a visit. I could fax you the menu..

Peppertink · 12-15-2008

I must say that I agree with 626...yes I know...SCARY! Be that as it may, the Jazz Kitchen is by far the best of the options at DTD...although we really liked the Uva Bar too...for Tapas and such. I absolutely hated Tortilla Joe's...but I'm sort of picky about Mexican food. OK, I'm super picky...so sue me. Anyway...I have always had good luck at Jazz Kitchen and the food is yum!!! We have also enjoyed Naples too:)

joseph3947 · 12-15-2008

My DW and I ate at the Rainforest and HoB, but we liked the Jazz Kitchen the best!

**WishUponAStar** · 12-15-2008

Wow, I can't believe I've always overlooked Jazz Kitchen during all these visits to DL I've made. I think I am going to show my Dad the menu to both Jazz Kitchen & HoB and let him decide. I want to give him an option.

Jazz Kitchen sounds awesome though, I'll try & sway him towards that choice!

quartz7 · 12-15-2008

Definitly the Jazz Kitchen, YUMMY!!!! We had outstanding service!! We also ate at rainforest, and it was just so-so. Horrible service. Never done HoB, or tortilla Joes, I too am very picky about Mexican and didn't want to find out!

evansfmly5 · 01-02-2009

We like ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe best in DTD. Tortilla Jo's certainly isn't the best mexican food I've had but I always enjoy it when I go there. We did go to the Jazz Kitchen for the first time recently and really enjoyed it. The food was really good and they had a cool piano player while we were eating. Sometimes hard to get in there on a Fri or Sat nite but in Jan it probably won't be a problem.

I didn't like the House of Blues. I do like The Blue Bayou...especially if you don't come to CA often. It's pricey but I would recommend it. Make a reservation if you want to go there because they are usually booked up and not taking walk ins.

We have an 8 year old daughter so we love going to Goofy's Kitchen...If I didn't have her, I still might go there for the bread pudding.

View Poll Results: Which DL DtD restaurant should I try for dinner, & why?
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen	6	46.15%
Tortilla Joe's	2	15.38%
Rainforest Cafe	2	15.38%
House of Blues	2	15.38%
Just got to Ariel's Grotto; Dad will love it! :P	1	7.69%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

12-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? I haven't eaten at any of these DtD restaurants in Disneyland & I think I'd like to try something new when my Dad & I go in January. I've looked at the menus on Allears and it looks like he'd enjoy them all. What your input? The good, the bad, & the yummy? Otherwise I think we are going to eat at Storytellers one night & Goofy's Kitchen another. PS: I have eaten at the Rainforest Cafe & HoB in WDW but haven't been there to either in years & never went to the ones in Disneyland. How are they? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 5 hours 11 minutes Last edited by WishUponAStar; 01-02-2009 at 12:30 AM.

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? Ok.. I have never ever been to DL but Im super excited for you to go and take lots and lots of pics so I can see it again and again in your TR but if I were you I would take your dad to Ariels grotto if he has never been only because my DH LOVES LOVES ariel and I know my dad would love it so perhaps you dad would too. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? I need some advice here Anyone eaten at any of these restaurants. i called and made PS's for our 1st two night and I want to pick one for our 3rd night. I think my Dad would like Tortilla Joe's or HoB but I want to hear some opinions of all of them first. Thank you. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 5 hours 11 minutes

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Experiment6-2-6 Ambulance Chaser Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pago Pago, American Samoa Posts: 2,213	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? You have GOT to go to Jazz Kitchen... As atmosphere goes, one of the better casual restaurants.. Service is usually good, to. __________________ GALACTIC HERO "Hey, I'm pretty good at this lawyering stuff!!!!" - Mater This is your badness level. It's unusually high, for someone your size.. ..No more caffeine for you. - Lilo I've stayed at the: Coast Anaheim; Hyatt Regency; Hilton Anaheim; Four Points Sheraton; Marriot -Fullerton; Anabella; Holiday Inn Express Placentia; Holiday Inn BP; Marriot Anaheim; Ctyrd Marriott BP, Holiday Inn & Suites, Crowne Plaza My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to Disneyland I'm in Disneyland for two days! Then home for Thanksgiving.

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? I must say that I agree with 626...yes I know...SCARY! Be that as it may, the Jazz Kitchen is by far the best of the options at DTD...although we really liked the Uva Bar too...for Tapas and such. I absolutely hated Tortilla Joe's...but I'm sort of picky about Mexican food. OK, I'm super picky...so sue me. Anyway...I have always had good luck at Jazz Kitchen and the food is yum!!! We have also enjoyed Naples too:) __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,341	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? My DW and I ate at the Rainforest and HoB, but we liked the Jazz Kitchen the best! __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? Wow, I can't believe I've always overlooked Jazz Kitchen during all these visits to DL I've made. I think I am going to show my Dad the menu to both Jazz Kitchen & HoB and let him decide. I want to give him an option. Jazz Kitchen sounds awesome though, I'll try & sway him towards that choice! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 5 hours 11 minutes

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? Definitly the Jazz Kitchen, YUMMY!!!! We had outstanding service!! We also ate at rainforest, and it was just so-so. Horrible service. Never done HoB, or tortilla Joes, I too am very picky about Mexican and didn't want to find out! __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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evansfmly5 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ripon, CA Posts: 340	Re: Which of these Disneyland DtD restaurants would you recommend? We like ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe best in DTD. Tortilla Jo's certainly isn't the best mexican food I've had but I always enjoy it when I go there. We did go to the Jazz Kitchen for the first time recently and really enjoyed it. The food was really good and they had a cool piano player while we were eating. Sometimes hard to get in there on a Fri or Sat nite but in Jan it probably won't be a problem. I didn't like the House of Blues. I do like The Blue Bayou...especially if you don't come to CA often. It's pricey but I would recommend it. Make a reservation if you want to go there because they are usually booked up and not taking walk ins. We have an 8 year old daughter so we love going to Goofy's Kitchen...If I didn't have her, I still might go there for the bread pudding.

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