Carthay Circle Lounge - Alfresco Dining

The best place to get out of the heat and enjoy some and great food and drink!The menu changes seasonally so you'll be able to enjoy some of the freshest ingredients based on the time of the year. A few items are kept regularly (ie meatballs) but I've seen a fair amount of rotation lately so it's a different experience each time. You feel transported back to the golden era of the 1920s with the decor, lighting and vibes. Such a treat each time! Drinks are boss... Carthay martini, sparkling mare and during Halloween the Posioned Appletini is divine. I always feel right at home with the friendliest cast members helping from check-in to check-out. The only thing that I can say is that I am disappointed that as of my last visit that they no longer have the cheese plate on the menu (this is as of January 2025). I'm hoping this is temporary!

We came and were kindly greeted by Kylie and Serina. They were very attentive and polite to us. Their excellent service is one of the reasons we love coming here. We ordered two Tequila Daisy's and one espresso martini. If you enjoy a refreshing drink with a little extra tartness, the Tequila Daisy is for you. On the other hand, the espresso martini's were a perfect 10/10 so we even ordered a second round!!Highly recommend coming when visiting DCA!

Highly recommend making a reservation as their seating is limited. There are both indoor and outdoor options.Go here for the drinks. They've got both traditional drinks as well as some fun cocktails. They change the custom cocktails from time to time, even sometimes change how they are presented or their garnishes.While the food is tasty, this is not a great place to have a meal. It's more of a small bites place and you will most likely leave hungry. I like the pork belly bao buns. Wish they had just a little more cabbage in them, but the chunks of pork belly are a decent size.Service is a little slow, so be prepared for that if you don't want to waste too much time here and would prefer to go on more rides.The restrooms are on the 2nd floor and they have both stairs and an elevator. Definitely some of the cleanest restrooms in the park.

12/23/2024On the eve eve of Christmas at Disney California Adventure. Where: You will find this art deco restaurant directly at the front of Disney California Adventure. The signage is bold and set inside the exterior of a theatre, so you won't miss it. How: just like all Disney on property quick service and sit down restaurants; reservations are highly recommended. Walk-in's are welcome but based on availability.What: we came here for a midday pick-me-up by way of small bites and cocktails. Lounge dining is served on the ground level + outdoor patio and full meal service on the second floor. The interior is simply gorgeous in true art deco old Hollywood fashion. Mahogany wood, crystal chandeliers and cream walls give the restaurant a glitzy vibe. - Service was impeccable and our waiter made sure our party had an amazing time. - Drinks: * Double Pear Martini; perhaps the best martini I have ever had, and our waiter provided extra pear slices as my friend absolutely adored them bite by bite. * Italian Margarita: like a base margarita with the inclusion of vermouth and violet liqueur. The way our waiter described this drink as being smooth and lightly fragranced by violet; I instantly said yes. I did not regret ordering this and loved every sip. -Food:* Pork Belly Bao: the perfect bite of slow cooked pork belly and pillowy bun. * Angus Steak Bites: grilled on skewers to perfection and oh so tender. I took a peek on the second floor after using the restroom and the main dining room just looked immaculate. Definitely a place I would return for a proper meal.

We were able to get a reservation just before the started and had great views of the parade and good food. We had appitizers and drinks. The service was great. Our server had a few food and drink recomendations and we took her advise and were not disappointed. It was a cool night and the patio heaters were greatly appreciated. I would 10/10 recommend.

My dining experience at this California Adventure Park restaurant was truly unforgettable! Elegant surroundings, exceptional service, and mouthwatering dishes combined to create a truly exceptional experience. Every aspect, from the friendly staff to the exquisite drinks, showcased the restaurant's dedication to excellence. I highly recommend this gem to anyone seeking a remarkable culinary adventure.

It took me a few years and a few times to finally get a reservation for this place. I didnt necessarily hear rave reviews for this place, but I had to try it since its one of the nicer sit down places at California Adventure. You check in with the cast member in front of Carthay Circle where they confirm your reservation and you wait to be seated. I had a reservation at 5:45 and I wasn't seated until 6:15. 30 minute wait even with my reservation....I love how they have the outdoor seating area to take in the sights and sounds of the park. It was a tad unfortunate that I went during Halloween as i was just hearing the same shrieking noises instead of nice music. I also didnt love that its more a tapas type sharable place, but of course i knew that before going in. I ended up ordering the Moroccan Chicken meatballs, Vietnamese twice cooked beef lettuce wraps, beef skewers, rose petal soda, and wildberry lemonade. It was a hit and miss. The chicken meatballs were fantastic. Two moist meatballs topped with a cream sauce and a salsa type dressing at the bottom. It was a nice pairing of acidic and creaminess. The beef skewers were cooked well albeit a bit salty. They also gave you 3 skewers which is better than I had expected. The twice cooked beef lettuce wraps were meh. Way too salty. The rose petal soda had no rose in there so I had to ask for more and the wildberry lemonade is about what you would expect. Lastly, the service was really average. Barely got a refill on water and it took a while for our food to come out. Overall, the prices are steep for what you get and the experience is just not worth coming back for.

One of the best places to get food at California Adventure (CA)! Don't get me wrong, CA has a bunch of great food options, some are probably better than Carthay. However, it is the extra "amenities" that make this a must visit during any trip to CA.AC AC AC! This is a huge bonus, especially on those bright hot socal days. Book a reservation in advance anywhere between 1pm - 5pm. You'll thank me later!! Perfect place to escape for an hour or two with indoor AC! Note: they do have outdoor tables but just request an indoor seat.Bathroom: one of if not THE cleanest bathroom in all of disney parks!Cocktails and Alcohol! Some of the best drinks in the park. A wide variety of interesting and tasty drinks!Food: Overall pretty good. The spanish prawns were a big hit (very vinegary) as well as the soup. Overall decent (4/5).

SO FANCY. Oh my god. When I saw that reservations were available, I HAD to book them. I know this isn't the full on dining experience (fingers crossed that I can do that one day), but the alfresco dining is a must at DCA if you've never done it before. Being in the lounge, the ambiance, and using the fancy restrooms alone is enough to make it worth it. There's a fancy old timey looking elevator that goes up to the second floor where the main dining is and we got a glimpse of that room and it looks like something straight out of the Great Gatsby. Would love to actually dine there one day. Honestly, since we just finished snacking at Lamplight Lounge AND we were doing food and wine, the most we could do was grab a snack and a quick drink. My friend got a Mai Tai. I got the: 1) Rose Petal Soda:-This is sparkling water flavored with rose essence and garnished with a fancy, edible sugar glazed rose petal on top. -Very light pink in color. It's a nice delicate carbonated drink that isn't too sweet nor artificial tasting. If you like rose flavored things, get this. 2) Filet Mignon Beef Skewers:-This came with 3 skewers with decent sized chunks of beef filet mignon. -The beef was super tender and moist. Melt in your mouth deliciousness that went great with the aji amarillo sauce drizzled on top. -There were some tasty Peruvian stewed beans to enjoy with this dish as well. I think my only qualm was that there was so many cast members working but there was only one that was delegated to our section and it was very difficult to flag them down so that we can pay? Yet there were many that were standing at the cash register at the front of the lounge, bizarre, but the overall bougie-ness of the place was enough to overlook that small nitpick. Def worth trying at least once!

Love this place for a great cocktail, light meal, best cheese board around, beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service! It truly is one of my favorite places to dine on property. 60 days out from your trip, you can book dining so don't forget to look for a reservation. If you don't have one, I recommend arriving at 11am when they open to attempt a walk up. I've been very successful with getting in with a walk up, but they do fill up quick! Best martinis so you don't want to miss out on your next Disney trip! Shout out to Jessica, Aaron, and Maggie for being amazing bartenders! I've gone solo many times and had great conversation at the bar.