Top 5 Highest Rated Disney California Adventure Quick Service Restaurants

Have you ever been in Disney California Adventure and your stomach starts growling? But then you see the list of restaurants and you have no idea what’s good and what’s not? We’re here to help. Today we’re going to take a look at the top 5 highest rated Disney California Adventure quick service restaurants, as rated by you and your fellow TouringPlans and Unofficial Guide to Disneyland readers. Keep in mind this list only includes quick service restaurants. No full service locations, outdoor vending carts, or snack stands (some of which may rank higher in our surveys) will be on this list.

#5 Lucky Fortune Cookery – San Franksokyo Square

Rating: 93.0%

Summary: Japanese fast food staples such as rice bowls, udon, karaage chicken, and boba drinks. The ramen is decent but a bit expensive. The Beef Bulgogi Wrap is fantastic.

House Specialties: Chicken karaage, udon noodles, ramen, teriyaki chicken rice bowl.

Comments: In my opinion, Luckey Fortune Cookery is one of the best quick service locations in either park. The dishes are all delicious and filling, and there’s some unique flavors that you can’t find elsewhere in Disney California Adventure. Be sure to try the Yaki Udon with Karaage-inspired Crispy Chicken along with a Thai Tea with boba to wash it all down.

#4 Corn Dog Castle – Paradise Garden Park

Rating: 93%

Summary: A throwback to the California Crazy architecture of the 1920s-1930s, the Corn Dog Castle is pretty much self-explanatory. It caters to the needs of people jonesing for a corn dog fix who are too far away from the Little Red Wagon on Main Street in Disneyland. If you like those dogs, or if you always thought they would be good if they didn’t have all that darn meat and were stuffed with cheese instead, then this is the place for you.

House Specialties: Disneyland’s famous hand dipped corn dog.

Comments: It’s no surprise that Disneyland’s famous corn dogs rate so highly among Disneyland Resort visitors. They’re gigantic, sinfully delicious (especially the hot link corn dog), and they’re affordable when compared to other quick service food. You can get a dog with a side of chips for around only $11.

#3 Smokejumpers Grill – Grizzly Peak

Rating: 94%

Summary: Inspired by “brave men and women who fight wildfires in our California forests.” The handsome location features ample seating surrounded by lush pine trees.

House Specialties: Theme park staples, such as burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, onion rings and shakes.

Comments: The definition of a crowd pleaser. Nothing at Smokejumpers will blow your mind, but you can go there for a decent burger and fries. The seasonal shakes are usually pretty good, such as the Lemon Bar Shake pictured above. Smokejumpers Grill also has a decent but limited breakfast menu.

#2 Paradise Garden Grill – Paradise Garden Park

Rating: 96%

Summary: With an abundance of covered, shady seating, live bands, and roughly a jillion tiny lights decorating the surroundings, this is one of the most pleasant places in DCA to take a break for a quick meal. This open-air dining venue, themed to a Victorian beer garden, shares seating with Boardwalk Pizza. The backstory is about an immigrant family whose humble roadside grill grew into a dining empire.

House Specialties: The menu is constantly changing with the season. During Hispanic festivals like !Viva Navidad! the menu here may be swapped for some excellent Latin entrees.

Comments: Paradise Garden Grill’s has had everything from barbecue ribs, Mexican food, Asian entrees, and much more. You never know what kind of menu you’ll find at Paradise Garden Grill during your visit. The current menu is made up of a couple of dishes with chicken tenders, a burrito, and loaded fries.

 

#1 Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop – San Franksokyo Square

Rating: 98%

Summary: An outpost of the popular San Francisco-based chocolate company. Visit to gorge yourself on tasty ice cream.

House Specialties: Ice cream sundaes, shakes and fresh made brownies.

Comments: The chocolate and ice cream creations are good, but they’re extremely pricy when compared to any other ice cream locations in Disneyland Resort. For example, a shake costs $12 to $14, while a Hot Fudge Sundae will set you back $17. Instead try Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney. Trust us, it’s worth the walk.

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