Two of Disneyland’s best sit-down restaurants just made major menu changes, including new additions and removals of old items. These are among the nicest restaurants in the theme parks and resort hotels.
Keep reading for all the newest changes, including the new items and what they replaced at Disneyland. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including new PhotoPass changes with a new third-party partner and the third Haunted Mansion bar opening next year.
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Best Disney California Adventure Restaurant Changes Menu
Carthay Circle Lounge is one of the best restaurants at Disney California Adventure, and its lounge is very popular.
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We love the outdoor patio overlooking Buena Vista Street and the high-quality menu options available. There are options for smaller bites as well as entrees, so you can either stop here for a short break from the crowds or a full meal. The variety and constantly rotating menu make this an excellent choice to keep coming back to. See our review of why we reconsidered this restaurant after overlooking it for far too long.
The Carthay Circle Lounge just updated its menu with new items like Teriyaki Chicken Strips, Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps, and new appetizers like Green Garbanzo Hummus and Brussels Sprouts.
You can see the full list of new menu changes below:
Carthay Circle Lounge
Added Items:
Teriyaki Chicken Strips – served with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small DASANI® Water
*Oven Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast – Baby Romaine, Parmesan Dressing, Sourdough Gremolata
*Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps – Pineapple Mint Relish
Garnet Yam and Coconut Soup – Lemongrass Braised Chicken, Chive oil
Green Garbanzo Hummus – House Pickled Vegetables, Naan Bread
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts – Poblano Cilantro Dressing, Cotija Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds
“Little Ear” Pasta – with Marinara served with choice of Small Low-Fat Milk or Small DASANI® Water
Removed Items:
El Pastor Roasted Chicken Breast – Grilled Corn, Zucchini, Poblano Sauce
Summer Berry Salad – Honey Goat Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Citrus-Poppyseed Crisp
*Farmers Market Peach Tostadas – Whipped Burrata, Corn, Salsa Verde
Chilled Mexican Shrimp – Salsa Verde, Escabeche, Crispy Tortilla Chips
Braised Short Rib Sliders – Caramelized Onions, Sun-dried Tomato Aïoli, Arugula
“Naanza” – Fresh Garbanzo Hummus, Moroccan Tomato Chutney, Feta
Pineapple-Ginger Glazed Chicken Skewers – Served with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small DASANI® Water
Moroccan Roasted Chicken Meatballs – Pomegranate Relish, Tzatziki
Penne Pasta with Marinara – served with choice of Small Low-fat Milk or Small DASANI® Water
Disneyland’s Fine Dining Restaurant Adds New Items
Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa also updated its menu, adding multiple new seasonal items including new pumpkin- and apple-inspired desserts, and fall-focused appetizers and entrées.
While Napa Rose is undoubtedly a splurge, it’s the best food you will have at the resort. The restaurant was recently completely renovated, and we had a very memorable evening trying all of the food when it reopened. The creativity of the menu and incredible quality of the food cannot be overstated. Each menu item and ingredient is thoughtfully curated, and now there are new options highlighting seasonal flavors.
We are closely watching the menu and offerings at the restaurant after the executive chef over all of Disneyland’s fine dining locations left Disney abruptly earlier this year.
You can see the full list of new menu items below:
Napa Rose
Added Items:
Valrhona Chocolate Bar – Hazelnut Praline
Heirloom Pumpkin – Fromage Blanc Crémeux, Molasses Crumble
Apple Orchard – Brown Butter Croissant, Cold-Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream
Roasted Whole Mediterranean Sea Bream – Green Thai Curry
La Belle Farm Heritage Chicken – Koji-Roasted Carrots, Pinot Noir Jus
Saddle of Colorado Lamb – Butternut Squash, Medjool Date Mole
Oak-Roasted Poblano “Chili Relleno” – Filled with Mozzarella, Lentils
Creekstone Farms Filet Mignon – Braised Short Rib, Root Vegetable Velouté
Sustainable Fish of the Day – Charred Cabbage, Cashews, Mint, Pomegranate
Orvia Duck “Crisp Cannolo” – Citrus-Mascarpone, Fig, Apricot
Truffle Potato Gnocchi – Delicata Squash, Wild Foraged Mushrooms
Olive Oil-Poached Red Snapper – Potato Confit, Golden Pepper Romesco
Beef Carpaccio – “Lomo Saltado”, Aji Amarillo, Crispy Casava
Autumn Pear & Goat Cheese Tart – Tangerine, Local Honey
Diver Scallop – Red Grapes, Applewood Smoked Bacon Emulsion
A Parting Nibble
Pecan Noir – Caramelized Biscuit Praline, Guanaja Chocolate Ganache
Heirloom Pumpkin – Fromage Blanc Crémeux, Molasses Crumble
Mishima Wagyu Ribeye – Cauliflower Hummus, Chermoula
Sustainable Fish of the Day – Charred Cabbage, Cashews, Mint, Pomegranate
Orvia Duck Breast – Brown Butter Sweet Potato, Charred Orange
Artisan Tagliatelle Pasta – Rabbit Meatballs, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wild Mushroom Custard – Parmesan Cloud, Shaved Truffles
Citrus-Cured Wild Cobia – Dragon Fruit Leche de Tigre
Diver Scallop – Red Grapes, Applewood Smoked Bacon Emulsion
Amuse-Bouche – Seasonal Gift from Chef
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