Carthay Circle Lounge - Alfresco Dining

We are annual pass holders and love to go after work, weekends, or whenever we just want to treat ourselves. This day was particularly warm so the parks weren't as crowded as usual. Surprisingly we were able to get on the walk up list (only available through the Disneyland app) for the Carthay Cirlcle Lounge. Took about an hour to get seated which wasn't bad at all, and even though we were at an outside table it did seem too hot. Service is always good, the main courses we had were tasty. I recommend the filet skewers and the spicy spring rolls for sure. Avoid the chocolate cake dessert at all costs. It's pretty to look at but the cake is SO dry it ruins the whole dessert.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artisan Selected Cheese Board Seasonal Chutney, Spring Roll with Spicy Crab

I don't understand the bad reviews. In 6 days of traveling this was the place where I was best received, best served and what can I say about the food, it is excellent. I recommend the Salmon and Chicken and the Pear Martini. Thanks for everything.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zero stars if I could.
Alfresco in reference to dinning means outdoors, but they define it differently - ONLY serves appetizers.

Do not come here with expectations of eating at a restraunt with typical restraunt portions for dinner.

You will be disappointed.

A great way to take a break, especially when toasty outside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Menu was limited. There was a parade going by and was told I could not watch despite my reservation and was a paying customer. For shame Disney…..

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

This quaint al fresco dining experience feels right at home at Buena Vista street. It's a perfect place to take a break from the park and immerse yourself in the golden era of the past.
The food is good enough; this is not a fine-dining. But salmon was really delicious. Espresso was excellent, and rose sparkling water was truly must try.
If you are a Disney fan, do not miss a little diorama brought here by the Disney archive.
*during pixar fest, we were able to watch the parade comfortably from our table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Achiote Glazed Salmon

Food was mediocre. Service was the best we've had. But the table next to us played kids shows on high volume for the entire hour we were there. Dennys ok... a fine dining restaurant???

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 5

The building, decorations, and ambiance are definitely 5 star and the service was pretty good, just not above and beyond. We had pasta and spring rolls and each was pleasant but forgettable. The blackberry lemonade was tasty but the obvious winner was the rose sparkling water.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Exceptional service from Holly our waiter great Food and amazing drinks cheering to our inner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Artisan Selected Cheese Board Seasonal Chutney

Carthay Circle Lounge was our favorite restaurant during our Disneyland trip. It was so good that we ate their twice! We loved the Vietnamese lettuce wraps the bao buns, and the Sparkling Mare cocktail was delicious. We had a reservation the first time and did a walk up for the second visit.

Service was not that great, the waiter was working many tables and we did not get a lot of his time. He was always in a rush.Food portions are small for what you are paying. I know we had dinner at the lounge but the portions were more bar portions with restaurant prices.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

A welcome retreat in a theme park day. The food is full of flavor. The drinks are high quality. There is a calmness and sophistication you do not expect in a theme park day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dined here on our last trip to DCA and had a wonderful time. We tried several dishes (perk of the Lounge is that you can order lots of bites to try different things in smaller portions), but the one that stood out the most was the Beef Lettuce Wraps. As per the recommendation of the lovely couple at the table next to us, we ordered them with a side of kimchi cucumbers and it was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dined here on our last trip to DCA and had a wonderful time. We tried several dishes (perk of the Lounge is that you can order lots of bites to try different things in smaller portions), but the one that stood out the most was the Beef Lettuce Wraps. As per the recommendation of the lovely couple at the table next to us, we ordered them with a side of kimchi cucumbers and it was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very welcome environment & delicious drinks ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5