Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant first opened in 1934 with Mrs. Knott and her children serving the first customers in their tea room. The restaurant has grown over the years into one of the largest in California, but the classic fried chicken dinner is still made the same way today using Mrs. Knott's recipes. As this year marks its 90th anniversary, we are celebrating the legacy of this beloved establishment through a wide range of offerings all year long.
For parties of 9 or more, please contact us at 714-220-5319 to book a reservation.
Breakfast with Santa
December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2024 (9 AM – 11 AM)
- Adults (12+) $59 Kids (3-11) $35
- Children 3-11 will receive a special gift from Santa!
Enjoy a Christmas breakfast with the jolly man himself – Santa! The menu includes pancakes, eggs, assorted pastries, the home-style goodness of country fried steak, biscuits with gravy and countless other offerings. Plus champagne for guests 21+!
All OpenTable reservations made for 12/1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 between 9 AM and 11 AM will be for our Breakfast with Santa. Regular dining will be available via walk-ins only.
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Lobby
Step inside the spacious lobby and check-in at the hostess stand. If a wait is necessary, enjoy the time perusing the shops of the California Marketplace and receive a text message when it’s time to eat!
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Tea Room
The Tea Room was the first dining room to open in 1934. A meal in this dining room means cozying up together in a booth inspired by the original seating arrangements and views of the hustle and bustle of the California Marketplace just outside the windows that line the dining room.
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Pantry
The large dining room to the right of the entrance is inspired by Mrs. Knott’s kitchen pantry. Nods to Cordelia’s home kitchen, including a potbelly stove, rustic furnishings, and seating arrangements for large parties evoke themes of warmth, family, and togetherness.
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Bar
Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant features a full-service bar, serving signature boysenberry-infused cocktails. With décor that pays homage to the Garden Dining Room that preceded it, the bar is at once rustic and modern, and a great place to retire to after a day of fun in the park.
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Dining Room
With a theme inspired by a western farmhouse, the barn dining room is a great reminder of why life is better on the farm!
Chicken Dinner Restaurant Patio
An outdoor seating area on the restaurant’s north side welcomes you to dine al fresco with beautiful views of the California Marketplace fountain and the popular GhostRider roller coaster.
