Carthay Circle - Anaheim

A shoutout to Hostess Teresa and Server Jay for an incredibly magical dining experience! Since it was our first time at Carthay, Teresa graciously seated us at a lovely table in a quiet corner of the lounge. Our server Jay was prompt with our drinks and provided excellent food recommendations. It was a pleasure chatting with him between courses; his charm and knowledge truly enhanced our visit! I highly recommend dining outdoors to fully enjoy the Disney ambiance while staying on a budget. My husband loved the North African chicken; it was dense and juicy, and he really enjoyed the rice and the lemony sauce. I had the pork belly bao buns, which were the perfect portion for a light eater like me, and they were surprisingly filling! Overall, we had a wonderful time in the lounge. My husband and I were delighted to soak in the warm, festive atmosphere and loved the fascinating stories behind the dishes. We can't wait to come back and try the full menu!

This restaurant is likely the most beautiful one in Disneyland. Although we were told there might be a 45-minute wait, we were seated in just about 10 minutes! I don’t recall a wide variety of food options, but we did enjoy a decent meal. The portion sizes (or presentation) could be a bit more generous, but the flavors were outstanding! Just be sure to get a virtual queue before you head to the restaurant.

Wow, wow, wow. Call me biased, but this is the best Disney restaurant. It was pricy, but trust me, it was worth every penny. An ideal place for a cute date. The Manhattan I got was fabulous. The rib eyes were great. They saw themselves complaining about the part, but it was much more than what I expected. Last but not the least, the Dessert, you must try the melted chocolate caramel cake. One of the best I ever had. Great service and wonderful surroundings. There were also balcony seats available, but you might want to book in advance. 5 stars well earned.

My server Tricia was AMAZING! She understood our little ones and showed courtesy. I thank her for that. It made the culinary experience so much better. However the host Meg and others that I do not randomly get their names are the whole opposite! If I had no reservation, I wouldn't have eaten here because they were rude. I checked three times, and not one person told me I checked into the place to sit. I thought it was unthinkable and they were rude about being there with my children for over 30 minutes! They talked about you right in front of your face and stared while they did. Jaime wasn't thankful. The food was good the bread was super soft the meat for the roast beef was cooked so well it just fell apart when I got a fork through it, the children's dish chicken was delicious without the sauce. Again my server was amazing, but everyone else was unprofessional and unwilling!

Food: 3 star Server: 5 star Hospitality: 1 star Dined at the Carthay Circle Restaurant Lounge. Food was good but nothing special. Small, appetizer like, portions. Front of the house and managers were not too friendly but what saved the experience was our server Mimi who was terrific. Hustling and polite. Food came out timely and was warm (not hot) and fresh. Arrived at 6:15 for a 6:40 reservation and hat to wait until 650 to be seated and there was no line and the restaurant seemed to not be too busy. We were greeted by a less than friendly check in and were later accosted by a manager at 1901 lounge next door for waiting in the wrong area. Additionally for what you get this place is kind of pricey and is really not meant for kids. I don?t recommend and will not be returning. Food: 3 star Server: 5 star (Mimi) Hospitality: 1 star