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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner, Buena Park, CA

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.2
4.2
5253 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
A Family Tradition For Over 90 Years

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant first opened in 1934 with Mrs. Knott and her children serving the first customers in their tea room. The restaurant has grown over the years into one of the largest in California, but the classic fried chicken dinner is still made the same way today using Mrs. Knott's recipes.

Every complete chicken dinner includes handmade biscuits, side salad, choice of cabbage or cherry rhubarb, three pieces of fried chicken, and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy. For dessert: your choice of boysenberry pie or boysenberry sherbet. Many other dishes are also available including grilled chicken, salads, and a number of appetizers. A full-service bar, serving signature boysenberry-infused cocktails, is also available.

Currently, we are following all government-issued regulations and seating is currently outside only. Thank you in advance for understanding and we are in this together.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri 16:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 220-5319
  • Website
    http://www.knotts.com/play/drinks-dining/mrs-knotts-chicken-dinner-restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Obezo
  • Location
    8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Area
    Buena Park
  • Cross Street
    La Palma Ave.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available off of Grand Ave parking area. California Market Place does not require Knott’s Berry Farm admission and you’re free to dine and stroll through the shops and get one hour free parking if you park right outside the shops. You can receive 2 more hours if you spend $18 or more. Ask your server to validate your parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus Service available from Beach Blvd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch

    US$35.00 - US$72.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Enjoy a Thanksgiving buffet that includes all the classics like turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, plus the home-style goodness of Mrs. Knott's fried chicken and other classic offerings. Plus champagne or pumpkin cider. All Open Table reservations made for Thursday, November 28, 2024 will be for our Champagne Brunch. Regular dining will be available via walk-ins only, but space is limited.
    Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch photo

  • Breakfast with Santa

    US$35.00 - US$59.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
    Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 am-12 pm (last seating at 11 am) on Saturday and Sunday. starting Dec.1st thru Dec. 22nd .

  • Cordelia's Christmas Tea Party

    US$20.00 - US$29.00 per person

    13 Nov 2024 - 13 Dec 2024
    Join us experience a Tea Party in the original Cordelia's Front Room!

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 5,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers a nostalgic dining experience with its "legendary fried chicken and mashed potatoes." While some guests have noted inconsistency in food quality, many praise the "great service" and "hearty portions." The restaurant remains a cherished tradition for families, celebrating over 90 years of history.

5,254 Reviews

  1. Daisie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal and a lovely time............

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  2. Ted

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as always. Many things to choose from. We had a 1:00 Reservation. Seating was only half full. My only complaint has no effect on how great the food was the waiter crew was young and had no personality and no wish to interact with dinners. We have been going for years. This year we were taken to the Chop House inside the park. At the Mrs Knotts location were the “old timer” waiters interacted with the customers adding to the day. Next time we will request to stay at the Mrs Knotts Chicken Dinner location.

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  3. Diane

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! This will be our New Thanksgiving tradition

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  4. Stefano

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good service and clean. But too expensive.

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  5. kathy

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed that we were seated in overflow in park. No table service except for clearing dishes. No drink service like in the main restaurant. No capability to enter park as season pass holder. Had to escorted out and told to go to front to enter. Should have someone there for entry to park. Food was good but felt the mrs knotts was better.

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  6. Michael

    Orange County

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Something for everyone - chicken, turkey, salmon, Mexican dishes, etc. and seemingly every possible side dish. Not fancy, but it doesn't need to be, just comfortable. The staff kept the chafing dishes full and immediately cleaned up any food dropped by customers. Nice environment. Every staff member we interacted with couldn't have been more friendly. I must have heard "Happy Thanksgiving" thirty or forty times, which we appreciated as it was very sincere. The staff did an excellent job of clearing tables and being available for anything we needed. We intend to attend next year.

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  7. Veronica

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except the water was in a hurried mode. It's a tea and things are usually a little slower pace. I feel like he almost skipped to each table he was in a hurry. Very nice guy, very pleasant. Just slow down a tiny bit.

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  8. Angie

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and amazing service. Exceeded our expectations.

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  9. Brenda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I feel the recipe for the fried chicken has changed since the original recipe. The chicken was very bland and had no seasoning. Very disappointed 😔.

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  10. Roberta

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly wonderful. Just like 50 years ago!!! I hope to go back soon.

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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.2 stars by 5253 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    La Palma Ave.
  • Area
    Buena Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri 16:00–19:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available off of Grand Ave parking area. California Market Place does not require Knott’s Berry Farm admission and you’re free to dine and stroll through the shops and get one hour free parking if you park right outside the shops. You can receive 2 more hours if you spend $18 or more. Ask your server to validate your parking.
  • Public transit
    Bus Service available from Beach Blvd.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Obezo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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