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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.2
4.2
5326 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Charming
  • Kid-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.

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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What 5,326 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
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers a "nostalgic" dining experience, celebrated for its "delicious" fried chicken and boysenberry pie. Guests appreciate the "huge portions" and "reasonable prices." Service is often praised as "efficient" and "friendly." While some note changes in food quality, the restaurant remains a beloved tradition for many.

5,326 Reviews

  1. Thomas

    New Mexico

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Last time here, dinner cost only $2.50! Still a good experience.

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  2. Joe

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A trip to Knott’s isn’t complete without getting dinner at the Knott’s chicken restaurant. Good food and service in a fun location. Try the apple pit too.

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  3. Colin

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good caring service from Omar and the food value and quality was outstanding. We actually had dinner at home tonight with all the left overs! We will be back (my fried chicken is just as I remember from my childhood). Thank you!!

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  4. Marce

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very sweet and took care of us but the meal itself was just ok. Mrs. Knotts is very nostalgic for my dad, so I took him for his 84th birthday. The chicken was okay; it was crispy but I do agree with other reviewers about the oil it was fried in was likely not fresh. The mashed potatoes were gummy. The corn was.. well.. it was canned corn. The salad and the soup were pretty good. The pie was good as well. We’ve satisfied the nostalgic desire, I don’t think we will be back. For the price of the meal, I expected better.

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  5. Amy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received fantastic service, the waitress was excellent and helped contribute to a nice dinner for our son’s birthday dinner! The food was excellent as well!

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  6. Ja'net

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant, ambiance, and service is GREAT. We truly enjoyed the whole afternoon. We ordered Mrs. Knotts Chicken meal and it did not disappoint. All the fixins and dessert to boot. The only thing is that the chicken was a bit overdone and not as juicy as we would have hoped. That was my only slight commentary.

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  7. JOSE

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great biscuits and soup. Unfortunately that was it! The chicken had a taste of reused oil and lacked flavor. Chicken pieces were small and chewy. The chicken pot pie was all dough with maybe 3 small bites of chicken. A frozen Marie calendars pot pie from the market is better and much cheaper! Quality has really gone down in the last few years. Definitely not what it used to be! So disappointing!

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  8. Dave

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a wonderful dinner tonight. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious and plentiful. The prices were absolutely reasonable.

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  9. Vanessa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Mrs Knotts kitchen, been going there for years. Perfect place for comfort food , delicious drinks and pie! Celebratory atmosphere. Enjoy!

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  10. Howard

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is no longer the wonderful meal it once was when the Knott family still ran the business. Our server was excellent and so was the bartender however the fried chicken dinner and side dishes were not as good as supermarket food under a heat lamp. Very disappointing!

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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.2 stars by 5326 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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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