There is something special about eating at Disneyland table-service restaurants in the park. Getting to sit down, rest tired legs and let somebody else serve you food is so much more dignified (and relaxing) than waiting in line, wandering around with a heavy tray of food and looking for a free table with a bunch of hungry tadpoles hopping after you. That’s why I always try to make a reservation for at least one meal at one of the best Disneyland table service restaurants during each visit. And as of 2023, Disneyland table-service dining locations can serve beer, wine and special cocktails. Here's a look at the best Disneyland table-service restaurants.
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- What is table-service dining at Disneyland? Table-service restaurants offer seated meals with a server and a more relaxed dining experience.
- Do I need a reservation to dine at a Disneyland table-service restaurant? It's recommended to make advance dining reservations up to 60 days in advance through the Disneyland app or on the Disneyland website.
- Can I modify or cancel a Disneyland table-service reservation? Yes, you can change or cancel reservations in the app or on the website, up to two hours before your reservation time.
- Are vegetarian or allergy-friendly options available at table-service restaurants? Yes, most locations offer plant-based dishes and can accommodate food allergies.
- Are table-service restaurants good for special occasions? Yes! You can even add a cake to be brought to your table when you make a reservation. Save on your theme park tickets by purchasing through Undercover Tourist and use those savings for Disneyland dining.
Carnation Café
Located right on historic Main Street U.S.A., the Carnation Café offers both patio and indoor seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This location takes reservations, but you can also join the walk-up list through the Disneyland app. Take in the activity of Main Street while relaxing and letting your server take care of you. This Disneyland table-service restaurant is the most affordable option of them all.
At breakfast, enjoy Mickey-shaped waffles, buttermilk pancakes, a breakfast skillet or a breakfast sandwich. You can ask for gluten-free options as well (as shown). Enjoy a veggie skillet or Walt's chili-cheese omelet.
At lunch or dinner try favorites such as fried pickles, burgers and other specialties. Your kids may enjoy favorites such as mac and cheese, a hamburger slider and chicken tenders. If it is available, ask to sit in the gazebo on the patio for a special experience. There are even a few plant based options, such as a veggie burger or a garden salad.
Enjoy a mimosa (and more!) at breakfast. Sip on a tropical rum cocktail or old fashioned at lunch or dinner. The rotating, flavored cream soda is a fun non-alcoholic option. A selection of beer and wine can be found all day long.
Café Orleans
One of our favorite Disneyland table-service restaurants is Café Orleans. There, you can get cajun-creole cuisine fusion for a lot less money than at the Blue Bayou restaurant. It's in the middle price-wise of the Disneyland table-service restaurants. You can also upgrade your Cafe Orleans meal to a Fantasmic! dining package. Ask your server!
The Monte Cristo sandwich with pommes frites is the house specialty, and there are a number of other tasty New Orleans dishes on their menu. The pommes frites with remoulade sauce are so worth it! You can only get them as a side to other dishes and cannot order them on their own though. However, you can substitute them for other sides. For vegetarians looking to try this famous dish, try the triple cheese Monte Cristo! This variation is made simply with Brie, Swiss and Mozzarella. If you are not feeling a fully fried meal, the braised beef short rib with rice and veggies is tasty too.
The menu changes seasonally, and the kids' menu is great. There are also a few plant based options, such as a pesto salad and a vegetable shepherd's pie. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas. The patio location is perfectly set up for people watching in New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America. If you are a fan of the mint julep drink, this is the best place to get it because it is refillable. (Blue Bayou also offers refillable mint julep.)
There are a few signature cocktails, beer and wine, as well as a non-alcoholic flavored cream soda.
Blue Bayou
The most expensive dining location, but also the most special, is Blue Bayou. If you have ever ridden Pirates of the Caribbean and noticed people dining in perpetual twilight on a patio under colorful lanterns, this is that location.
This is a great place to celebrate a special occasion. You can enjoy wine, specialty beers and signature drinks (such as an espresso martini or a sweet peach tea with rum). You can also enjoy refillable non-alcoholic mint julep and Louisiana lemonade. Spring for a glow cube in this dark restaurant to set a relaxing mood, especially for the tadpoles.
The atmosphere is always that of an elegant, candlelit evening on the Bayou no matter what time of day you come to dine. In fact, it is so dark in there that the menus have their own built-in lights! It is magical to sit on the edge of the water as the Pirates of the Caribbean boats sail past.
The menu changes seasonally, but we find that the steak is always delicious. This location also has a Monte Cristo sandwich (at lunch), but there are no pommes frites (as with Café Orleans). There are one or two, seasonally rotating plant based options.
River Belle Terrace
The final Disneyland table-service restaurant is River Belle Terrace. Here you'll find Southern lunch and dinner (no more brunch as of Jan. 8, 2026). Although we enjoy River Belle Terrace, we prefer the food at the other three table-service dining locations for lunch and dinner even more. Make sure to leave room for dessert when you dine here!
The restaurant offers indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor (awesome views of Rivers of America) dining areas. The food is priced similarly to Cafe Orleans. Menu items include salads, pork chops, fried chicken, pasta and more. There are a few plant based options to choose from. The Chicken Pot Pie Soup is our favorite item.
Find specialty cocktails, beer and wine. And most importantly – dessert! There is always something delicious being whipped up for dessert.
You can also reserve Fantasmic! dining packages at this location. That can make dining here more worth it. Reserve the standard package for lunch or dinner that gives you a voucher for a separate viewing area for the show. There is also a Premium package that allows you to stay at your table to watch the show. Book your reservations for 7:15 p.m. to get this package.
Dining Packages
The Fantasmic! dining packages include a voucher for a reserved section at the front of the viewing area and are more centered than the standby viewing sections. There are two table Disneyland service restaurants that include show packages — Cafe Orleans and River Belle Terrace — both located near Rivers of America and New Orleans Square. You can reserve at the Fantasmic! dining packages page. Most packages give you a voucher for a preferred viewing area.
River Belle Terrace also offers an upgraded premium reservation for the 7:15 p.m. seating that allows you to enjoy your meal while watching the first showing of Fantasmic! in your seat.
You don’t have to purchase a Fantasmic! three-course package to dine at Cafe Orleans or River Belle Terrace. Both of these Disneyland table service restaurants are open for lunch and dinner. In fact, you can save money by getting regular reservations, instead of the Fantasmic! packages.
Another tip for saving money and time is to get the most affordable Fantasmic! dining package through Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. It is not a Disneyland table-service restaurant, but you’ll make a reservation to pick up food and receive a voucher for a performance of Fantasmic! that evening.
Other Dining Locations
Of course, these are not the only places we like to eat at Disneyland. There are many Disneyland quick service restaurants, as well as Disney California Adventure quick service restaurants that we often visit while in the parks. Planning ahead for meals means less to worry about and fewer decisions to make in the park. Having reservations helps create a structure for our day and make sure we all get a proper meal (which leads to higher energy levels and lifted moods for everyone). Be sure to check out our favorite table service restaurants at California Adventure if you are planning to visit that park as well because they have some unique dining experiences you don’t want to miss.
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Tips for Making Disneyland Dining Reservations
Here are some reservation tips:
- Book your Disneyland dining reservations online or on the Disneyland app up to 60 days in advance.
- Keep checking as things could open up as people cancel, especially as the date approaches.
- Make sure your theme park reservation matches your dining reservations.
- Be sure to cancel or modify within up to two hours before your reservation if you can't make it. Otherwise, you'll incur a charge.
- Modify party size to find a reservation that works (you can add a person or subtract people when you check in).
- Look up reservations for each time of day. Sometimes there are no reservations available for the "dinner" category, but when you check each specific time, you'll find something available during dinner hours.
- Try the walk-up list in the Disneyland app when in the park. Type in the restaurant name and tap the button. We've had pretty good luck finding a table that way. You must be in the restaurant's vicinity for it to work though.
- Book dining packages through their respective pages.
How early do you have to make reservations for the best Disneyland table service restaurants?
Disney Dining Reservations open up 60 days in advance at 6 a.m. Making reservations is the most important, especially when visiting during a busier time, such as spring break, summer, fall break or holiday time. Guests staying on property at the Disneyland Resort can make preferred access reservations for participating restaurants.
If you will be visiting Disneyland over a major holiday, book as soon as the reservations open for some special holiday meals in the park or at other restaurants throughout the resort, specifically on days like Thanksgiving or New Year’s Eve.
Blue Bayou is one place you want to book 60 days out. It can be harder to get a reservation there than at the other Disneyland table service restaurants. Fantasmic! dining packages also book up early.
What if we have special circumstances?
If you have food allergies or special dietary needs, you can note them when you book the reservation and check in. You may receive a special menu from which to order and maybe even a visit from the chef.
If you have allergies or special dietary needs, hop over to one of these posts:
- Tips for Dining at Disneyland with Food Allergies
- Our Tasty Guide to Dining Gluten-Free at Disneyland Resort
- The Very Best Plant-Based & Vegetarian Food at Disneyland Resort
If you are celebrating a special occasion, be sure to let them know. You can add a cake to be brought to your table when you make your reservation.
Is Gratuity Added to the Bill?
Recently, we've seen 18 percent gratuity sometimes added to the bill at table-service restaurants, even for smaller parties. Look over your bill carefully before you pay or add gratuity to see if they already added it. Of course you are always free to pay more for excellent service, but you might not want to pay double.
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