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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.3
4.3
5260 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    $35.00 - $72.00 per person

    Nov 28, 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

    $35.00 - $59.00 per person

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 22, 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

    $20.00 - $29.00 per person

    Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 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 5,260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 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.

5,260 Reviews

  1. Diane

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience and the food was a clear hit with our whole party. We loved the atmosphere and so much food. There was everything that says Thanksgiving at the KNOTT’S Restaurant including bubbly. Loved it and will return every Thanksgiving. Thank you for this great experience.❣️

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  2. Pam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful Experience! I would do it again.

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  3. Tina

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Thank you for a great experience and delicious meal!

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  4. Gracie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my son’s 15 th birthday, he was so happy to sit in front of the cozy fire place and he enjoyed the Thanksgiving brunch selection. The ambience was very peaceful and festive along with the staff. A 10/10 for this celebration.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. norma

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was not told the location of the buffet which was quite a distance from the Chicken Dinner Restaurant within the park at a place called Mrs. Murphy's. I use a walker and was extremely uncomfortable by the time we arrived at the buffet via escort. At 1:00 PM on a holiday there were very few people there. In previous years I have been to Knott's Champaogn Brunch and it has been wonderful However, this year I paid $345 for mediocre food. The chicken was dry and over-cooked. There were no Knott's biscuits, and the gravy was different from what is normally available. Two more things that were TERRIBLE: green bean almondines were dried up and some beans were joined with stems still on them. The "Mrs. Knott;s dressing (stuffing) was small loose cubes of bread with some herb-looking things sprinkled in. No celery or anything else in it. Didn't need reservations through OPenTable as people who paid to enter the park could just pay and go in and eat. Nobody dressed appropriately for a holiday celebration meal. So, both the food and location SUCKED! Not another penny to Knott's. P.S the toilets in the "Handicapped" stall in the restroom are not ADA compliant.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.3 stars by 5260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Buena Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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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