The building, decorations, and ambiance are definitely 5 star and the service was pretty good, just not above and beyond. We had pasta and spring rolls and each was pleasant but forgettable. The blackberry lemonade was tasty but the obvious winner was the rose sparkling water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paul A.
Probably the best place in the park. Once you are settled in outside you can really enjoy some people watching and a nice cocktail without a gummy worm in it. This place isn't so special that it isn't plagued by Disneys horrible dining reservation system. Places are always "Full" even though they're empty and the servers aren't making any money...speaking from 10 + years of experience. Be slightly pushy, otherwise you will never get a seat. Like when you're told it's a 45 minute wait and it is like 5 minutes or 5 seconds. This is definitely the best spot, tasting terrace used to be but was ruined when it was turned into a key holder spot( speaking as a key holder)
Martin Rodriguez
Exceptional service from Holly our waiter great Food and amazing drinks cheering to our inner
Carthay Circle Lounge was our favorite restaurant during our Disneyland trip. It was so good that we ate their twice! We loved the Vietnamese lettuce wraps the bao buns, and the Sparkling Mare cocktail was delicious. We had a reservation the first time and did a walk up for the second visit.
Claudio Serviere M.
Service was not that great, the waiter was working many tables and we did not get a lot of his time. He was always in a rush.Food portions are small for what you are paying. I know we had dinner at the lounge but the portions were more bar portions with restaurant prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Marjan J.
Definitely a must try if you're at CA Adventures. I had been eyeing this place for months and finally was able to get on the walk up list as soon as they opened it. Inside feels really nice and festive with the holiday decor. The food was okay, nothing to rave about. The drinks are yummy and sneak up on you. The service was also great! Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive.
James M.
The Carthay Circle Lounge is an absolute gem. Hidden in plain sight in the heart of California Adventure, the lounge is an oasis in a sea of chaos. It features a stacked menu of upscale appetizers and even a few entrees along with an extensive wine and cocktail list. The décor perfectly captures the Golden Age Hollywood vibe and leaves you feeling like a black and white film star, if only until you remember the Mickey ears and matching Disney family trip shirt you are probably wearing. On our most recent visit my wife and I enjoyed a relaxing respite, sipping a glass of wine and nibbling away at our cheese board until it was time to rejoin the rest of the group for another round of rides. While the full Carthay Circle restaurant requires reservations far in advance, the lounge seems to be far less crowded. Both times I've been we just walked up or put our names on the waitlist using the app and were able to be seated within 10 minutes. If you are in need of a reprieve from a long day exploring California Adventure, or even if you just want a quick feeling of refinement and maturity after wading through the sea of children and strollers in the park, find your way down to the Carthay Circle Lounge.
Michael T
A welcome retreat in a theme park day. The food is full of flavor. The drinks are high quality. There is a calmness and sophistication you do not expect in a theme park day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Y.
Located in Disney California Adventure came here for my early bday. We were seated outside with a pretty good view of Hollywood Blvd. we got to see the Christmas tree light up as well. The staff here was great and friendly. I got the Strozzaprerti Pasta which was good we also got the Holiday Red Velvet Hot chocolate w/ 2 whoopie pies it was also good. Overall a good experience here. Also it's best to get a reservation early if you know what day you are planning to go cause it's tough to get a reservation on the app. You also may get lucky as a walk in but do go early.
Erika O.
Food was so good! I was sketchy about it at first because I'm a picky eater but my boyfriend and my daughter and I all loved our food. A little on the smaller portion side but great none the less. We will be dining there again
This was some of the most disappointing food I have ever eaten in my 45+ years coming to Disneyland. The original full dining experience at Carthay used to be amazing. Disney please fire this chef and bring back the original restaurant experience.
Jessica S
Dined here on our last trip to DCA and had a wonderful time. We tried several dishes (perk of the Lounge is that you can order lots of bites to try different things in smaller portions), but the one that stood out the most was the Beef Lettuce Wraps. As per the recommendation of the lovely couple at the table next to us, we ordered them with a side of kimchi cucumbers and it was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mackenzi L.
I can't count how many times we've been here and we absolutely love this place. If you're looking for a reservation you need to plan at least a month ahead. We regularly join the walk up queue through the mobile app but you're gotta be in proximity of the doors for it to work. The food is delicious, this was my first time trying the Crab Cake, hands down the best one I've ever had. The drinks are strong, the atmosphere gives you a rest from the park, and the staff are top notch. This place is absolutely worth it if you can get in.
Susan
Very welcome environment & delicious drinks ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stephanie s.
love the ambiance in this place, it really transports you to another time. My girls enjoyed the quesadilla and pasta. The Vietnamese lettuce wrap had a lot of flavor but the beef skewers fell short of taste. All in all a place to check out atleast once. It is an experience you wont forget.
The building, decorations, and ambiance are definitely 5 star and the service was pretty good, just not above and beyond. We had pasta and spring rolls and each was pleasant but forgettable. The blackberry lemonade was tasty but the obvious winner was the rose sparkling water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Probably the best place in the park. Once you are settled in outside you can really enjoy some people watching and a nice cocktail without a gummy worm in it. This place isn't so special that it isn't plagued by Disneys horrible dining reservation system. Places are always "Full" even though they're empty and the servers aren't making any money...speaking from 10 + years of experience. Be slightly pushy, otherwise you will never get a seat. Like when you're told it's a 45 minute wait and it is like 5 minutes or 5 seconds. This is definitely the best spot, tasting terrace used to be but was ruined when it was turned into a key holder spot( speaking as a key holder)
Exceptional service from Holly our waiter great Food and amazing drinks cheering to our inner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artisan Selected Cheese Board Seasonal Chutney
Carthay Circle Lounge was our favorite restaurant during our Disneyland trip. It was so good that we ate their twice! We loved the Vietnamese lettuce wraps the bao buns, and the Sparkling Mare cocktail was delicious. We had a reservation the first time and did a walk up for the second visit.
Service was not that great, the waiter was working many tables and we did not get a lot of his time. He was always in a rush.Food portions are small for what you are paying. I know we had dinner at the lounge but the portions were more bar portions with restaurant prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Definitely a must try if you're at CA Adventures. I had been eyeing this place for months and finally was able to get on the walk up list as soon as they opened it. Inside feels really nice and festive with the holiday decor. The food was okay, nothing to rave about. The drinks are yummy and sneak up on you. The service was also great! Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive.
The Carthay Circle Lounge is an absolute gem. Hidden in plain sight in the heart of California Adventure, the lounge is an oasis in a sea of chaos. It features a stacked menu of upscale appetizers and even a few entrees along with an extensive wine and cocktail list. The décor perfectly captures the Golden Age Hollywood vibe and leaves you feeling like a black and white film star, if only until you remember the Mickey ears and matching Disney family trip shirt you are probably wearing. On our most recent visit my wife and I enjoyed a relaxing respite, sipping a glass of wine and nibbling away at our cheese board until it was time to rejoin the rest of the group for another round of rides. While the full Carthay Circle restaurant requires reservations far in advance, the lounge seems to be far less crowded. Both times I've been we just walked up or put our names on the waitlist using the app and were able to be seated within 10 minutes. If you are in need of a reprieve from a long day exploring California Adventure, or even if you just want a quick feeling of refinement and maturity after wading through the sea of children and strollers in the park, find your way down to the Carthay Circle Lounge.
A welcome retreat in a theme park day. The food is full of flavor. The drinks are high quality. There is a calmness and sophistication you do not expect in a theme park day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Located in Disney California Adventure came here for my early bday. We were seated outside with a pretty good view of Hollywood Blvd. we got to see the Christmas tree light up as well. The staff here was great and friendly. I got the Strozzaprerti Pasta which was good we also got the Holiday Red Velvet Hot chocolate w/ 2 whoopie pies it was also good. Overall a good experience here. Also it's best to get a reservation early if you know what day you are planning to go cause it's tough to get a reservation on the app. You also may get lucky as a walk in but do go early.
Food was so good! I was sketchy about it at first because I'm a picky eater but my boyfriend and my daughter and I all loved our food. A little on the smaller portion side but great none the less. We will be dining there again
Restaurantji Recommends
This was some of the most disappointing food I have ever eaten in my 45+ years coming to Disneyland. The original full dining experience at Carthay used to be amazing. Disney please fire this chef and bring back the original restaurant experience.
Dined here on our last trip to DCA and had a wonderful time. We tried several dishes (perk of the Lounge is that you can order lots of bites to try different things in smaller portions), but the one that stood out the most was the Beef Lettuce Wraps. As per the recommendation of the lovely couple at the table next to us, we ordered them with a side of kimchi cucumbers and it was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't count how many times we've been here and we absolutely love this place. If you're looking for a reservation you need to plan at least a month ahead. We regularly join the walk up queue through the mobile app but you're gotta be in proximity of the doors for it to work. The food is delicious, this was my first time trying the Crab Cake, hands down the best one I've ever had. The drinks are strong, the atmosphere gives you a rest from the park, and the staff are top notch. This place is absolutely worth it if you can get in.
Very welcome environment & delicious drinks ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
love the ambiance in this place, it really transports you to another time. My girls enjoyed the quesadilla and pasta. The Vietnamese lettuce wrap had a lot of flavor but the beef skewers fell short of taste. All in all a place to check out atleast once. It is an experience you wont forget.