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Disneyland Resort Hotel Dining (pros & cons, prices, & menus)

Disneyland Resort Hotel Dining (pros & cons, prices, & menus)

Disneyland Resort Hotels have multiple Quick Service and Table Service locations, including bars and lounges, fine dining, and, of course, character dining. 

Unlike Walt Disney World, there are only three hotels at Disneyland Resort: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and Disneyland Hotel. That said, they still have plenty of dining options that are worth your time and money. 

Let’s check out all of the locations currently available.

UPDATE: The information below may be impacted by current reopening procedures. Please visit our Disneyland reopening guide for the most up-to-date information.

WHAT ABOUT RESERVATIONS?

Just like Disney World, the Table Service restaurants at Disneyland Resorts also offer reservations, however, instead of the 180 day booking window you find at Walt Disney World, the booking window for Downtown Disney is just 60 days, unless otherwise noted.

Want to book one of the Table Service restaurants below? You can make reservations online, by using the Disneyland app, or by calling (714) 781-DINE.

Note: There is a credit card guarantee required and $10/person cancellation fee (just like at Disney World!). 

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose

Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Meals served: breakfast
Average cost: $125 (tax and gratuity not included); no charge for 2 and under
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Character Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American, Californian
Link to menu

Pros: Reservations accepted, three-course breakfast (3-tier tower of cold starters, buffet of hot offerings, desserts served family style, alcoholic and non-alcoholic options; one free glass of champagne for adults is included; allergy-friendly options upon request), top-notch Disney Princess character interactions including storytelling and lessons with two princesses on the outside patio and one complimentary PhotoPass photo with one of the princesses, kids also receive autograph books and pens at the beginning and a royal parting gift, includes 5 hours of complimentary valet parking with validation

Cons: No Annual Passholder discounts, only runs Thursdays through Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

For more information, read our guide comparing on Disneyland character meals.

GCH Craftsman Bar 

GCH Craftsman Bar at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel

Meals served: lunch, dinner, snacks
Average cost: $14.99 and under per adult to $15 to $34.99 per adult
Quick Service
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, sits alongside the pool with outdoor seating, lounge menu has a variety of food and drink options

Cons: Location alongside the pool may get noisy, no allergy-friendly menus, some menu items are pricey

GCH Craftsman Grill

GCH Craftsman Grill at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99 
Quick Service
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, Mobile Ordering, Grab ‘n’ Go Section, indoor and outdoor seating, variety of options including sandwiches, pizzas, skewers, entrees and more

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus, some items are pricey for Quick Service

Hearthstone Lounge

Hearthstone Lounge at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel

Meals served: snacks, lunch, dinner
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99
Table Service (Bars & Lounges)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, bar, table and lounge seating, lounge menu has options for both lunch and dinner like sandwiches and pizzas

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus, limited menu 

Napa Rose

Napa Rose at Disneyland's Grand Californian

Meals served: dinner
Average cost: over $60
Table Service (Fine/Signature Dining)
Type of cuisine: American, Californian
Link to menu

Pros: Reservations accepted, a good option if you’re looking for upscale dining from an award-winning chef, main courses include filet mignon, duck, veal, and select vegetarian options, complimentary 5-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking) 

Cons: No Annual Passholder discounts, limited menu, no allergy-friendly menus

Napa Rose Lounge

Napa Rose Lounge at Disneyland's Grand Californian

Meals served: snacks, lunch, dinner
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99  
Table Service (Bars & Lounges)
Type of cuisine:
American, Californian, Healthy Selections, Vegetarian Cuisine
Link to menu

Pros: Offers many of the same menu offerings as Napa Rose, good option if you can’t get a Napa Rose reservation or are short on time, seating indoor and outdoors

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus, no Annual Passholder discounts, the lounge menu is priced the same as the restaurant

Storytellers Cafe — Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast & Brunch Buffet

Mickey's Tale of Adventure character dining at Grand Californian

Meals served: breakfast, brunch
Average cost: $35 to $59.99 per adult
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Character Dining, Unique/Themed Dining)
Type of cuisine: American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, breakfast (7 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.) and brunch (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) are two different character dining options with Mickey and friends, standard breakfast options are also offered for brunch along with a rotating menu of daily lunch specials, reservations accepted, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking)

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus

Storytellers Cafe — Dinner Buffet

Storytellers Cafe at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel

Meals served: dinner
Average cost: $35 to $59.99 per adult 
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Character Dining, Unique/Themed Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, buffet includes build-your-own salad bar, rotational stations (salads, chicken, pasta, seafood), plenty of indoor seating, reservations accepted, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking)

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus, character dining not offered during dinner (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.)

Storytellers Cafe — World of Color Dining Package

World of Color Dining Package

Package includes: Annual Passholder discounts, receive a voucher that reserves a spot in World of Color preferred viewing area, all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner buffet and a non-alcoholic beverage (specialty coffees not included), complimentary 5 hour valet parking at Grand Californian

Meals served: dinner
Average cost: starting at $50 for adults; $25 for children, ages 3 to 9; tax, gratuity, or alcohol not included Lunch
Table Service (Dining Event)
Type of cuisine: American
Link to menu

Reservations recommended

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

Disney’s PCH Grill — Calitalian Dinner Buffet

PCH Grill's Calitalian Dinner Buffet

Meals served: dinner
Average cost: $15 to $34.99 to $35 to $59.99
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Casual Dining, Character Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, 3-hour complimentary parking with validation (valet or self-parking), reservations accepted, Italian offerings

Cons: Characters don’t make appearances, no allergy-friendly menus, limited menu

Disney’s PCH Grill — Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast & Buffet

Donald Duck's Seaside character dining at Disneyland's Paradise Pier Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, brunch
Average cost: $15 to $34.99 to $35 to $59.99
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Casual Dining, Character Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, reservations accepted, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-serve), serves beignets, standard breakfast and brunch options with a few unique options like Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and Mexican Rice, meet Donald and his friends

Cons: Brunch is only offered on the weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

The Sand Bar

The Sand Bar at Paradise Pier Hotel

Meals served: lunch, dinner, snacks
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99
Quick Service
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Located next to the rooftop pool,meaning perfect outdoor seating and fireworks views, California-inspired menu with options like alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, a plant-based PB&J, seafood ceviche and a Flavor-filled churro sundae

Cons: No Annual Passholder discounts, no allergy-friendly menus

Surfside Lounge

Surfside Lounge at Paradise Pier Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Average cost: $14.99 and under
Table Service (Bars & Lounges)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, allergy-friendly menus, low-key and laid back option, variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beverage offerings, indoor seating (bar and tables)

Cons: No Mobile Ordering

Disneyland Hotel 

Classic Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55

Classic Afternoon Tea at the Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: snacks
Average cost: $35 to $59.99 to over $60 
Table Service (Dining Event)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, reservations accepted, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking), selection of sweet and savory treats (scones and tea sandwiches) and teas, choose from three different tea parties (Classic, Premium, and Kids), gluten-friendly and vegan options available upon request

Cons: Only held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

The Coffee House

The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: snack
Average cost: $14.99 and under 
Quick Service
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Coffee drinks and assorted pastries, sometimes has special gourmet doughnuts

Cons: No Annual Passholder discounts, no Mobile Ordering, limited menu, no seating (more of a to-go place)

Goofy’s Kitchen — Good Morning Giggles & Disney Dinnertime Magic

Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, brunch, dinner
Average cost: $35 to $59.99
Table Service (Buffet/Family Style, Character Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, reservations accepted, meet Goofy and friends, menus are standard but there is one unique option: Goofy’s PB&J pizza, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking)

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus, breakfast and brunch options are the same (pretty standard), dinner has a standard buffet  

The Lounge at Steakhouse 55

The Lounge at Steakhouse 55

Meals served: lunch, dinner, snacks
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99 
Table Service (Bars & Lounges)
Type of cuisine:
American, Healthy Selections, Steakhouse, Vegetarian Cuisine
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails, bar and lounge seating, guests seated at the bar can order from the full Steakhouse 55 menu

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus for the lounge

Steakhouse 55

Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, dinner
Average cost: $35 to $59.99
Table Service (Fine/Signature Dining)
Type of cuisine:
American, Steakhouse
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, reservations accepted, complimentary 3-hour parking with validation (valet or self-parking), big menus, allergy-friendly menus for both breakfast and dinner

Cons: Not open for lunch

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill

Tangaroa Terrace at Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Average cost: $14.99 and under
Quick Service
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, Mobile Ordering, different seating options (outdoor bartop seating, indoor seating, or eat poolside), Dole Whip is served, menus have unique choices like Pu Pu Platter, Panko-crusted Long Beans, and Thick & Fluffy Japanese Pancakes 

Cons: No allergy-friendly menus

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland Hotel

Meals served: snacks
Average cost: $14.99 and under to $15 to $34.99
Table Service (Bars & Lounges)
Type of cuisine:
American
Link to menu

Pros: Annual Passholder discounts, indoor and outdoor seating, big drink list that includes non-alcoholic choices, unique offerings like Tonkotsu Ramen and a Hawaiian Cheesburger

Cons: Children aren’t allowed after 8 p.m., no allergy-friendly offerings