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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.2
4.2
5304 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
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.

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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

  • 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 .

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 5,304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is a beloved establishment known for its "delicious and hearty meals" that offer "great value." The menu features generous portions, including their famous fried chicken and biscuits with boysenberry jam. While the service varies, the staff is often described as "friendly and accommodating." Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

5,304 Reviews

  1. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    9 of us attended Breakfast with Santa at Mrs. Knott’s. It was our first time experiencing this festive tradition here and it did not disappoint. The buffet was plentiful and varied with options for the young and not-so-young. Our group was particularly fond of the fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, yogurt and fruit, and the danish. The chicken tamales also received high praise. Santa was on site, took time to chat with the kids, and gave each one of them an adorable stuffie. Professional pics were taken with an option to purchase. The entire wait staff team assigned to our table was professional and prompt; refilling drinks, clearing plates, and replenishing napkins, etc. our entire party agreed that it was a morning well spent-together and making wonderful memories

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  2. Jana

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We came here for Breakfast with Santa. The breakfast menu was very good. There was a nice selection and everything was delicious. It was a good mix of southern, American and Mexican breakfast. My only complaint is that the restaurant was cold because it was a cold day also but every time we got hot food, it got cold very fast at the table. We had to keep getting up and get small portions to minimize. The santa experience was nice too. We got an early reservation so my son had a nice one on one time and there was no line so we didn't feel rushed. Gift included with breakfast. I wish they would have included at least one photo with the experience but it was nice. Photos were a separate cost.

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  3. Ed

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food was excellent. Was a little loud due to the holiday crowd.

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  4. Christy

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here before a few times. Tonight we had to wait 15 minutes after our reservation time. The rhubarb was under cooked. The chicken was excellent. The cabbage serving was too small. The service was slow. Other experiences at this restaurant were better than this one. Maybe they had a bad night. I hope so. It’s a classic so I hope they will get back to perfect on our next visit.

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  5. Doreen

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was wonderful. Had not been there in about 15 years. The food tasted great and they give you big portions

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  6. Kirk

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, wonderful nostalgic ambience, and excellent chicken pot pie! The salad that came with the meal was delicious and the ranch dressing was excellent. The boysenberry Jam that comes with the fresh baked biscuits is outstanding. However my wife did not care for her fried chicken. She said it wasn't as good as it used to be. And she said the corn that came with her chicken and waffles was not as good as it used to be. And she said the waffle was a little undercooked.

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  7. Karen

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience all the way around! The chicken was delish!

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  8. Karen

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. We waited over an hour to be serviced at our table and receive our drinks. We were shuffled through 3 separate servers and as a result our order was placed incorrectly. Several tables around us were served and completed their meals before we even received ours. The quality of the food has diminished over the years. This is an annual Christmas tradition for us but I think next year we’ll have to rethink our dinner options.

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  9. April

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks! Bartender was our server and he was awesome

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  10. Gina

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was very cold inside the glass plates were too cold causing the food to get cold. My grandchild didn’t get his gift because Santa was on break when we left.

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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.2 stars by 5304 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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