Cafe Orleans

Cafe Orleans is in Disneyland in New Orleans Square (right next to Tiana's Palace restaurant). Went to Cafe Orleans twice within two weekends! We've never ate here before and finally tried it during the Disney Run weekend. We were lucky and was able to find a reservation slot for our party of 8. On the same day, we were able to change the time to a dinner time - so lucky. Checked in through the mobile before arriving amd received a response pretty quickly thay our table was being set up. When we arrived and checked in with the host, we waited for about 5 minutes for them to take our party to our table. Our server greeted us and we had water ready. Restaurant was clean and lighting was dimmed. Very New Orleans and the atmosphere was great!We quickly ordered and our cocktails and beer came out quickly. Food came out soon after. Everyone's food was tasty, except for the Caesar salad. Our friend said it was drenched in salad dressing. Besides that, food was delicious. I am a huge sucker for french fries, and really loved their fries here with the aioli dipping sauce. Loved it so much the first time, came back the next weekend with my daughter during our trip to Disneyland! What we ordered:Cup of chicken gumbo soupCaesar saladBattered & fried Monte Cristo sandwich (has turkey and ham) x5Battered & fried triple cheese Monte Cristo sandwich (no meat)Blackened shrimp alfredo pastaGlass of chardonnay Season margaritaHazy beer (x3)

Came in for a special Sweethearts Nite event! We didn't make a reservation ahead of time so we put our name down on the walkup waitlist at 7pm. Got in at the time they told us. We had already looked at the menu prior so we knew we wanted to get the gumbo and drinking chocolate. We also ended up trying their Shimmering Rose cocktail which had a ton of edible glitter in it and price was more than the actual meal but at least you get to keep the flute?Gumbo was delicious, wish the cup was much bigger. Didn't taste the shrimp at all in the hush puppies. Hush puppies had a very nice crunch, liken them to falafels, and since they're a bit dry, it paired well with the gumbo. I was excited for the European-style drinking chocolate but what took me by surprise was the spice in it. The chocolate was rich but quite the kick at the back of the throat like cayenne pepper. I totally did not expect that. I used the melted marshmallow to mask the spice. The brown butter madeleine crumbled very easily and got quite messy. I could do without the spice so a little disappointed but was worth a try for me.

Café Orleans is probably one of my favorite places to eat in the Disneyland park. Anything I've eaten here has always been delicious. I usually get the Monte Cristo Sandwich, which I feel is enough for 2 people because it's huge, their Caesar Salad, Soup, etc. I came yesterday and had their Caesar salad and the Steak and Frites which is new on the menu. They do have a seasonal menu which is nice so you can always try something different.Our seating was perfect on the outside patio along the railing. Food was delicious and service was very friendly. I do wish they asked how we wanted out meat though because we received it medium and it was hard to cut with the given knives. The food however was delicious and I loved the sauce that was on the meat. If you don't have a reservation, definitely use the waitlist on the Disney App. We were seated in about 30 minutes and have never had issues.

The food was alright, alittle too salty. We had to wait a bit time for the steak frites but that's okay and the ambience is nice.

Service was good. Sat outside and it was cold they need heaters. The food was terrible. The gumbo was overly salted and took forever to serve it. Over 20 minutes. Ordered steak bites and Monte cristco. There was barely any meat in the Monte cristco had to take out the ham as it had an odd smell to it. The steak was tough and no flavor. Whole meal was terrible. Won't come back again! The fries were not hot and barley warm also over cooked

For 2 years I have dreamt of the triple cheese monte cristo! The blend of cheese and crispy fry is everything you need in your life. I chose to get the salad for my side and it truly was the perfect balance. I did need to ask for extra dressing. For dessert your girl had to get the crème brûlée tart!! This!!!! This!!!! Was everything! It tasted amazing. Cafe Orleans is a busy place but sitting outside is the perfect spot for a nice Disney Break.

First time visit at Cafe Orleans. Our server was Alfonso. He, along with the entire serving staff CMs were fantastic!The outdoor ambience was very easygoing and peaceful. A lot of eye candy for youngsters. Now for the cuisine. 1) The Cajun chicken was very, very delicious and tender. The skin was thin and crispy. The meat was juicy!!!!! 2) Beef Bourginon or short rib was fall-off the bone delicious. A bit dry but that's expected from short rib meats. 3) Shrimp Alfredo was a really good combination. It would be better if the shrimps were not overcooked being dry at times. 4). Cesar Salad, a good starter but can find better for the price. Overall a 4-Star experience.

Cafe Orlean never seizes to fail --there's a reason why its been my favorite restaurant inside Disneyland for the past decade . I booked a Sunday (12/15) reservation at 1pm through the Disney app about a month in advanced . We checked-in and our host led us right away to our GORGEOUS outdoor patio table right in the middle up against the gate exterior, so we had a fun view of Tom Sawyer's island . I highly recommend reserving a time frame in advanced as I saw many groups get denied at the entrance as there was no more room on their 'walk-up waitlist' . We were greeted right away by our amazing server who handled our drinks and our food . I typically go for the OG Monte Cristo sandwich as its nostalgic to me, but today I decided to try something new . Here's what we ate:CHICKEN GUMBO BOWL: Seasoned so well, with chunks of ham and chicken . The rice complimented the saltiness beautifully . I should've ordered two !! Highly recommend !CESAR SALAD: So fresh, so basic, so bougie . I love the homemade dressing --so flavorful, yet so delicate . The crispy croutons were made from scratch-- golden, crisp, and garlicky . My friend made fun of me for ordering a salad at a restaurant, but I promise you... its sooooo good !!! Even a salad-hater would love this lol . BLACKENED SHRIMP ALFREDO: The shrimp were plump, juicy, and cooked perfectly . The shrimp also had a nice cajun spice kick to it, like a level 3/10 spice . The noodles itself had a nice chew, but the sauce wasn't hitting for me . I felt like it needed more ooomp.... when in doubt, add more parmesan cheese pleeeeese .BEEF BOURGNION: Such a decadent bite . I really liked the presentation . The mashed potatoes, mushrooms, and caramelized onions were a dream . Although the beef was tender and super flavorful, I couldn't help to state the fact that it was a tiny bit on the drier side . I think if they served this dish with a side of au ju, it would've been next level !ROASTED CHICKEN: I only got to try a bite off of my friend's dish, but not bad ! Like the beef bougnion, this also would be great with extra sauce . My friend said he enjoyed it!GET THE POMME FRITES . Huge garlic chunks with thin crisp exterior . Fluffy on the outside, so tasty . I do wish their spicy mayo was more fun, but hey-- beggars can't be choosers lol . BERRY CREME BRULEE: Not too sweet . Nice and creamy . Berries give it a nice tart balance . Totally would re-order !!BOURBON MINT JULEP: A classic . You always have to order at least one while dining here !Overall, we had yet another amazing lunch . The vibes are welcoming, food is exquisite, and service is always wonderful . If you've never dined here, you definitely should ! I always tell first-timers to get the beignets and share a Monte Cristo sandwich as that's their signature . The sandwich is like a sweet/savory sandwich-donut hybrid thats filled with salty ham and dusted with powdered sugar served with a berry dipping sauce .... enough said . We've dined at The Blue Bayou and Tiana's Place (all different vibes, and you should dine at each place at least once), but I still think Cafe Orleans comes out on top !

A nice and casual place to take a break and have lunch after walking around Disneyland. Lunch menu is pretty decent with a few small bites and some entrees. There's also a selection of plant based entrees as well as desserts. Price is reasonable from $25 to $32 for an entree.I had the popular Monte Cristo sandwich ($25) which was pretty good. It was definitely crispy with a healthy serving of meat and cheese. The short rib ($32) was amazing though. It was a decent portion and the meat was very tender.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Disneyland. It's always good to have a reservation and reservations get booked out 60 days in advance. We decided on this trip only a couple of weeks ago and lucked out by checking constantly for canceled reservations. Checking back regularly is a really good thing to do because Disneyland charges if you don't cancel your reservation at least 2 hours before. This means if you wait till the day of or the day before you have a pretty good chance of getting one of those canceled reservations We were seated on the patio ( sorry no pictures ), which is great because you can see everybody walking back and forth between New Orleans Square and Tiana's Country. They do have an indoor dining room.Our server was fantastic. When he heard us saying we were going to split each other's entrees so we each got half, he offered to bring us a couple of plates. He ordered the beef bourguignon, the ham and cheese Monte Cristo sandwich with garlic fries, auntie garlic Cajun chicken. Everything was so good - - definitely the quality of a high-end restaurant outside of the park. People tend to complain about the cost of food at Disneyland, but I'm not quite sure I understand it. My husband and I go out to dinner frequently and There are a whole lot of places that charge more than Disneyland for the same food. I definitely recommend Cafe Orleans, with a reservation, of course, if you are on a trip to Disneyland. It was cold today but if it's hot out, this is a great place to sit in the shade and get refills on your sodas.