New Disneyland Steakhouse, Tavern, BBQ Restaurants Coming to Previously Shuttered Spaces

Disneyland has recently been making a major effort to improve its dining options at the resort. Between the recent addition of new locations like Tiana's Palace and reimagined locations like San Fransokyo Square and Hungry Bear Restaurant, Disney is investing in creating a more enjoyable dining experience for visitors.

An expansion of Downtown Disney is in progress, adding a variety of new restaurants to the shopping and dining district. Disney has now shared more information regarding the new restaurant additions coming to Downtown Disney. The recently opened new restaurants in the district have been strong additions, and we're looking forward to seeing what these upcoming restaurants have to offer. Downtown Disney has been making great strides in its transformation recently with major new additions like three new Mexican restaurant concepts, the opening of Din Tai Fung, the debut of a new security entrance and plaza, and more in recent months.

Keep reading for more details and updates on the new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney! Disney also just announced three interesting new Disneyland shops with exclusive merchandise coming.

Two-Story Earl of Sandwich

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We have received more details on the new two-story Earl of Sandwich location in Downtown Disney. There will be an Earl of Sandwich on the ground level, and the second floor will be home to the table-service The Carnaby Tavern. This restaurant will have a patio with an indoor/outdoor full-service bar. Its design is an “homage to the swinging ‘60s “British Invasion” pop and rock bands from the U.K.” See the concept art for the space above!

Disney shared that the current Earl of Sandwich location will close to transform into Porto's in 2025. No specific date has been shared yet. The pop-up Earl of Sandwich location on the west side of the district will still be available. Currently, both locations are simultaneously open.

Steakhouse and Barbecue Restaurants

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We were really sad to see the upscale signature restaurant Steakhouse 55 never reopened after the pandemic, so we've been waiting for more details on these new concepts, which Disney now just revealed will be by a Michelin-starred chef.

Two new restaurant concepts for a steakhouse and barbecue eatery are in progress from Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori. His recent successes include Arthur & Sons, with locations in New York and the Hamptons, and JOTORO Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Tampa, Florida.

The full-service steakhouse will offer a “warm and sophisticated ambiance” with menu offerings including prime cuts of beef, chops, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and chopped salads. There will also be a selection of cocktails available at the steakhouse.

The adjacent quick-service barbecue eatery will offer traditional barbecue dishes including pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked wings featuring “unique spices and house-made sauces.” There will also be an outdoor bar with a selection of craft beers and moonshine cocktails.

Downtown Disney recently opened three new Mexican restaurants with menus by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán’s, and we have really enjoyed our experience at Céntrico in particular.

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