Downtown Disney has become a destination for our frog family rather than just a path on the journey of getting to or from Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Whether Downtown Disney is your final destination or simply a place to eat and explore on your way to and from the theme parks, use our hoppin' guide to dining at Downtown Disney restaurants to help you find a delicious meal or snack. We also have frogciting news of brand-new restaurants that have arrived in 2025 and more coming in 2026 to Downtown Disney!
FAQs
- What kind of food is available in Downtown Disney? A little bit of everything! Think pizza, tacos, soup dumplings, pasta, burgers, cocktails, coffee and plenty of themed treats.
- Do I need dining reservations to eat in Downtown Disney? Although there is usually walk-up availability, we always recommend making an advance dining reservation.
- Do I need a Disneyland ticket to eat in Downtown Disney? Nope! Downtown Disney is open to the public! You can, however, save on Disneyland tickets by purchasing through Undercover Tourist!
- Are there any holiday dining experiences in Downtown Disney? Yes! From breakfast with Santa to festive foods, our guide to all the holiday dining experiences at Downtown Disney and the hotels has all the delicious details.
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If you're looking to plan your next magical visit to the Disneyland Resort, check out our guide to Downtown Disney, which includes insider tips and info. Downtown Disney is just a short leap away from the three on-site Disneyland hotels (as well as other neighboring hotels) for dining and entertainment. Disneyland Resort Hotels guests can also order Downtown Disney food to be delivered to the hotel lobby. Look for QR codes around the hotel. It's a great option if you want a quiet night in after a day at the theme parks.
Downtown Disney Restaurants Opening in 2025 and 2026
Let's jump right to the newest dining options in 2025 and what's coming in 2026. The following new locations are now open:
- Parkside Market — The brand-new Parkside Market building is open as of Jan. 5, 2025. This two story building includes two quick-service restaurants, a coffee shop, downstairs seating, upstairs seating, a full bar and two outdoor patio balconies. You can enjoy food purchased from the lower level downstairs or upstairs (or to go).
Here is what you'll find within:
- Seoul Sister — A casual quick-service eatery offering a Korean-forward menu with a California twist. We tried the two beef bowls and egg rolls and they were delicious!
- Parkside Market Coffee — Sip & Sonder was replaced with Parkside Market Coffee. It serves up signature lattes, teas, fresh treats, breakfast sandwiches, frozen drinks and bites. You can mobile order here.
- GG’s Chicken Shop — Founded by award-winning restaurateurs Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm, alongside Michelin Star Chef Partner Lee Wolen, this new eatery will serve a family-friendly menu of chicken sandwiches. The Downtown Disney location will be the first on the West Coast.
- Vista Parkside Market — A full-service upstairs bar with two outdoor patio balconies with a great views overlooking the other shops and restaurants. Sip on a variety of signature cocktails and mocktails, including frozen lemonades, frozés, espresso martinis and spirit-free drinks. You can order food downstairs and take your buzzer upstairs with you to find a table, or just find a spot and order food and drinks from a server or bartender. Sit on the right hand side balcony for a great view of the bands playing on the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage at night!
More new dining options are opening at a later date:
- Happy Ice dessert cart opens in late June 2026 between Parkside Market and Din Dai Fung. The cart will sell Philadelphia-style Italian water ice.
- Big Boi is a Filipino food cart that sells savory and sweet lumpia (Shanghai, vegan, ube and a dessert option). It's opening soon.
- Bopo Go! — Boba is coming to Downtown Disney! It will be transforming the former Jamba location (closed as of July 6, 2026). Eric and Philip Wang are bringing a version of their Bopomofo Café, which has several locations in Southern California, to the district. The drinks are made using high quality, authentic boba, real fruits, vegetables, lactose-free milk, cane or brown sugar and no artificial ingredients. The loose-leaf tea itself is sourced from farmers in Taiwan and the matcha is ceremonial grade sourced from Japan.
- Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon — A new, classic steak house (and neighboring barbecue location) are taking over the former Tortilla Jo's location. Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori creates a full-service steakhouse with a lively center bar (with an impressive selection of bourbon and inventive cocktails). The restaurant highlights prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, chops, salads and sandwiches.
- Pearl’s Roadside BBQ Restaurant — This new barbecue location offers a culinary approach to quick-service. Traditional BBQ dishes with unique spices and house-made sauces are what you can expect. Dig in to flavorful dishes such as pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked heritage turkey with house-made sauces, along with craft beers and moonshine cocktails.
- Porto's Bakery — This local fan favorite brings sweet pastries, desserts and Cuban-inspired dishes to Downtown Disney. It will eventually be built on the old La Brea Bakery site and the current Earl of Sandwich location. This is the first Porto's location to have sit-down table service and a full bar.
- Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Tavern — While the bottom floor of this brand-new building will be the light and airy Earl of Sandwich, the second floor will be the all-new table-service restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Tavern. As an homage to the '60s "British Invasion," the new eatery will feature a patio with an indoor/outdoor full bar, and Gordon Ramsay's renowned cuisine. Expect classic British fare, including Chef Ramsay’s legendary beef Wellington, crisp and tender fish and chips, and decadent sticky toffee pudding. Plus, live performances with '60s era energy make this spot perfect for a night out!
Table-Service Restaurants at Downtown Disney
What is the best restaurant in Downtown Disney? It depends on what you are looking for. Each offers something different (and delicious, we may add). As all of the menus are available on the Disneyland app, you can look through each location's offerings to decide what your family will most enjoy. One thing is certain: it’s best to make reservations before dining at Downtown Disney restaurants. While the table-service restaurants accept walk-ins, you’ll make your life easier if you have a reservation during popular times.
This stunning new table-service restaurant and bar offers new views of Downtown Disney form an extended upper patio. A stunning staircase leads you to Paseo’s beautiful dining room and bar area, which celebrates Mexico’s craftsmanship culture. About the food: Chef Gaytán’s pairs his love of Mexico with French culinary style and technique. Enjoy colorful ceviches, Mama’s cochinita pibil (roasted marinated pork), lamb barbacoa and mejillones (mussels).
This courtyard bar and restaurant is an energetic, central gathering place. It serves upscale Mexican cuisine and tequila-based cocktails. The outdoor, airy feel is designed with custom wood elements and lush greenery. Featured dishes include quesabirrias, chicken enchiladas, tlayuda (a Oaxacan shareable dish similar to a crunchy pizza) and Caesar salad.
Our froggy favorite is the braised beef burrito called Burrito Norteño. Both Paseo and Céntrico take reservations and walk-ins!
This Michelin-awarded restaurant brand from Taiwan brings signature soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), wontons, noodles, steamed buns, bok choy, pork chop fried rice and other flavorful dishes served family style.
Our favorite dish is the Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao with a side of Sea Salt Cream. Yum! This location has its own reservations system. The walk-up list can take a long time, so plan ahead.
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill Grill & Patio
Take a culinary trip to New Orleans without ever leaving California! Dine on Creole and Cajun specialties (and all that jazz). At Jazz Kitchen, you'll find French Quarter fare, such as gumbo ya-ya (yum!), crispy chicken sandwiches, shrimp and grits (also yum!) and jambalaya. Don't worry picky eaters — they have burgers, salads, flatbreads and familiar, kid-friendly favorites as well.
The restaurant is open for lunch or dinner. The restaurant boasts an extensive coastal-themed drink menu perfect for any day of the year. The tadpoles love the craft sodas and root beer float. Don't skip dessert either! Their famous bananas foster glazed beignets that are sure to call your name. You can make your reservations through the Disneyland app or site, but walk-ins are accepted.
Ballast Point Brewing Co.
Ballast Point has a great view of Downtown Disney from its upstairs patio. The research and development brewery has a three-barrel brewing rig and a selection of craft beers on tap. Share a Bavarian pretzel, wings or fries with friends while you sip your beer, or go for a salad or burger. The kids' menu has many great choices. You can make a reservation online here.
Naples Ristorante e Bar
Naples has a gorgeous expanded patio dining area and bar. It makes you want to sit down and chill out with a nice mocktail, Italian soda or maybe even something a little stronger from the impressive bar! Naples serves up Italian food and wood-fired pizza. Share some appetizers or get started on salad before digging into the hearty entrees such as lasagna, house-made gnocchi, spaghetti or pizza. Save some room for the gelato and New York cheesecake!
Naples is now serving brunch daily from 8 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. You can reserve seating for this restaurant through the Disneyland app or site.
During the holidays, you can have breakfast with Santa here! Hop over to our guide to holiday dining outside the theme parks for more details.
Splitsville
Splitsville is an eclectic restaurant and entertainment spot where you will find indoor/outdoor seating either at a bowling lane or at a table. You can enjoy hand-tossed pizzas, gourmet burgers, filet sliders, grilled avocado and ahi tuna, or even sushi. Its menu contains healthy options you’ll actually want to eat. The tadpoles will enjoy pizza, grilled cheese or chicken tenders while you can dig into something a little more adventurous, such as short ribs or veggie bowls. Catch a game on the flat-screen TVs, or bowl a few games. There is something for everyone in this huge and unique dining space. You can reserve seating through the Disneyland app or site.
The Alley
Come play games, listen to live music, and enjoy food and beverages in the courtyard next to Splitsville. You can relax in lounge seating or seats for dining. This is the best table-service location for families with small kids. The food is good, and the kids can run around on the lawn in between eating. You can play games such as corn hole, giant connect-4 and shuffleboard.
Quick-Service Downtown Disney Restaurants (Including Places to Get Tasty Treats)
If you are looking for a quick meal, snack or dessert, hop by these quick-service Downtown Disney restaurants, snack shops and kiosks. Also, keep an eye out for food trucks that may appear from time to time.
This location offers quick-service street food staples that pay homage to Mexican heritage and flavors. Use a self-ordering kiosk to order esquites (roasted corn), fish tacos, ice cream- stuffed chocolate tacos. Tiendita is open for breakfast. Start your day with chorizo breakfast burritos and chilaquiles (marinated tortilla chips with egg). You may be able to watch the expert culinary team at work.
Earl of Sandwich (soft opened in June, with grand opening ceremony on July 15)
It's back! This affordable sandwich shop opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Earl of Sandwich is located near Parkside Market on the west end of Downtown Disney. The lower story is a lighter, airier version of the same familiar Earl of Sandwich concept, but with a few additions. The new location has The Carvery, where staff slice pastrami throughout the day, as well as The Pub, which serves draft beer, wine, frozen cocktails and other beverages.
The upper story houses the all-new Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. The upstairs table-service gastropub and bar restaurant opens soon.
Napolini
Whenever you feel the need to build your own personal pizza with a variety of toppings, then hop into the Napolini pizzeria to design your own pie. They also offer fresh grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Beignets Expressed
This is one of our favorite stops for snacks such as flavored New Orleans Beignets. They are so popular — you and your tadpoles will not want to miss them! Can't decide? Get a four-pack to try each flavor! Wash them down with a frozen non-alcoholic mint julep or a frozen hot chocolate made with Ghirardelli.
Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer
Black Tap serves up burgers and signature, over-the-top CrazyShake milkshakes in a fabulous fusion of luncheonette-style food, beverages and old-school hip-hop music! Order at the counter and take a seat on the patio. Choose from fried pickles, crispy Brussels sprouts, wings, burgers and fries, then wash it all down with a craft beer. Even though this is a quick-service dining location, you can order and be served if you are seated at the bar. It's a good way to skip the order line. Or, if you just want a CrazyShake to-go, order at the CrazyShake Window for faster service. You can get a special edition Mickey Mouse shake at Black Tap!
Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw is a handmade, organic ice cream shop located at the heart of Downtown Disney. Their flavors are creative and elaborate, especially the monthly holiday flavors. Some classics include honey lavender, strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper, chocolate gooey brownie, freckled mint chip (vegan) and others.
You might think that the vegan flavors on the menu can’t possibly rival their dairy-rich counterparts, but you’d be wrong. They’re delicious! We tried all of the vegan and gluten-free flavors, too, and loved them as much (and possibly more) than the dairy-based flavors we tried. If you're in a rush, skip the line and order ahead on the Salt & Straw website!
Hop tip: Get a double scoop and share. If you really can’t decide what to get, ask for split scoops for an additional 50 cents.
Starbucks
You can get your caffeine fix at the Starbucks near World of Disney. Take it to-go or sip it on the outdoor patio while doing some great frog (or people) watching. And if you want to skip the line, don’t froget to order ahead with the Starbucks app.
Wetzel's Pretzels
Enjoy a fresh-baked flavored pretzel or pretzel dog with the appropriate dip, of course. Whether you go for the sinful cinnamon, cheese meltdown or pepperoni twist pretzel, be sure to wash it down with some fresh or frozen strawberry lemonade.
Disney Wonderful World of Sweets
This is technically not a restaurant, but it's the place to get yummy treats. It's no secret that we love the scrumptious caramel apples native to Disneyland. We even have a whole post about them. This is where you can buy almost all of the parks' freshly made treats for purchase, including crispy treats, Mickey cookies, holiday goodies and the addictive churro toffee.
Disney Wonderful World of Sweets is a one of a kind whimsical candy, sweets and treats shop. You'll find classic treats and fan favorites such as churro toffee, caramel apples, lolipops and even freshly made Werther's Original Caramel popcorn!
Kiosks with Food
You can get a bite to eat, including a pickle dog!
- Kayla’s Cakes
- Wetzel's Pretzels Cart
- Clyde's Hot Chicken
- Diggity Dogs
- Blue Ribbon Corn Dog
- California Churro
Do you have an upcoming visit to Downtown Disney at Disneyland? If you need a hotel for your visit, your froggy friends can help you find a hopping deal at one of the hotels near Disneyland.
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