24 Best American Restaurants in Buena Park

“This year we chose Black Bear diner for the location of our annual Chrispen Team Pumpkin Pie giveaway, and we couldn't have been more impressed. The manager Isaid was amazing from the start helping me plan the event and order hundreds of pies. The large patio provided a private and cheerful atmosphere and was the perfect spot for the event. Carlos and the rest of the staff were amazingly attentive and handled everything we needed on the day of the event. All of our clients raved about how delicious the pies were and loved the convenient location. We can't wait to come back next year!“

“We were served by Rachel who was amazingly cheerful, positive, friendly & professional at 7am! She made the whole experience extremely special. We are from the UK on vacation & ate here on 2 mornings, both were excellent food at great value. Thanks.“

“We got the VIP Royalty package since it was or first time. Our server Robbie was amazing even part of the show. We love the show and the atmosphere. Adult drinks were top notch they didn't skimp. The alcohol glasses were a little expensive but worth it for the souvenir.“

“Good food and service……..“

“Accident service fast hardly no wait time to be served highly recommended“

“Been here two or three other times and every time they have not let us down. Food is so good! Made to order. You cannot go wrong with a cheeseburger, I love shredded lettuce on a burger, or a grilled chicken burger, the patty was so juicy, even their fries! Oh my gosh, their fries and ranch are so addicting. One of our previous visits was just for fries & ranch! The times we've been here there's been a line but it's nothing compared to other places where it takes forever to order and forever to come out. And their staff have been so nice every time. I am definitely coming back and definitely recommend if you have not been.“

“We had a blast it was great for date night and hung out with friends“

“We made a reservation for 7pm on a Friday night. Had to wait through a lot of Knott's Scary Farm traffic just to get in the parking lot though. Even though we had a reservation, we still ended up waiting about 10-15 minutes past that time, but we could see that there were open tables available. I figured since it is wide open inside, it'd be pretty loud, but it really wasn't bad. We could still hold a conversation and hear each other well, even though there were music videos playing and lots of people around us. Our servers were really attentive. Our main server had to take a break and was really transparent about handing us off to someone else. We ordered a Bloody Mary (spicy!! but safe), and a strawberry basil margarita (decent). For our meals we got the Bill Graham BBQ Chicken Pizza, which was excellent. It had lots of flavor, the perfect amount of cheese, and wasn't greasy or soggy at all. I'd be hard-pressed to order something different if we ever visit a R&B again! We also got the Blackened Chicken Pasta, which was very good too - just the right amount of spice, good flavors, and the chicken was perfect. Overall, we had a really good experience at Rock & Brews, and would come back if we're ever visiting the area again.“

“I originally bookmarked the Rosemary Room for brunch, but we ended up coming for dinner instead. We ordered the beef sliders, truffle Parmesan fries, and I had the hibiscus margarita. Everything was really good. The food was solid, and the pricing felt fair for today’s world—not cheap, but not outrageous either.

Honestly, since it’s inside a hotel, my expectations weren’t sky-high, but the food pleasantly surprised me. I’d definitely come back, especially to try their brunch.

The reason it’s four stars instead of five comes down to the atmosphere and staffing.

The restaurant sits right in the hotel lobby with no walls, so you hear everything—hotel guests coming and going, music playing in the lobby, the TV from the bar, and general foot traffic. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxed dinner, this might feel a little overstimulating.

Also, our waiter (who was great, by the way) seemed to be doing the job of about three people. He was taking orders, bringing drinks and food, running payments, and even delivering room service. The poor guy was working like he owed the hotel money. On a Friday night, they could definitely use more staff.

That said, the food was good, the service was kind, and I’d still come back—next time probably for brunch.“

“OMG this cake is so good even after waiting over 45 min in line at silverbullet.

What was left after my 9 year old and Wife saved was amazing. The ice cream was smooth and delicious, but he funnel cake itself was still crispy and delicious. The boysenberry on top was so freaking good.

This is a must try when to get the Knott’s.“

“Great drinks 🍹 relaxing atmosphere“

“This was really a great experience. The burgers were thicker than any typical theme park burger. The burger was prepared perfectly, with care. This was not another one of many burgers slapped on a grill an cooked en masse. The chicken sandwich was also very taste and prepared just right. This meal was a real treat. The gentleman taking our order was very cheerful and engaged. We spoke briefly with the chef while he was wrapping up our order. He was engaging and fun also. After our delicious meal I walked back up to tell them how pleased we were! A great spot!“

“Wonderful Location with great customer service and delicous food. Server Chris is very attentive and extremely professional.

In town for a few days and found Sizzler's literally 10 minutes away. Worth the money spent on food.“

“Small takeaway inside Knotts with a small menu, but they have gluten-free buns and seem to really care about any food allergies when mentioned.

I ordered the BBQ burger, and our server was fantastic to inform me that it comes with fried jalapeño rings (which are not gluten-free), the burger was delicious.

Kid-friendliness: No kid menu but fantastic burgers and chicken tenders.“

“This was very nice and adequate place to bring the family. We were here on vacation from Vegas and the service was amazing. Anita was our server and she did amazing with our order and servicing the kids she is one of the best that I have had in all my experience with ihop“

“Best place to have your Birthday event. Food was actually delicious overall. Great cast interaction experience.“

“Olga was our server. She was awesome on top of everything always checking on us making sure drinks were refilled. We loved her. We had only one problem while we were there. One of our party is very highly allergic to shrimp. We asked for it to be separated from our appetizer, Olga made sure that she told them that, but the person that brought it didn't but she cleared it up made everything right couldn't ask for a better experience. “

“Its kinda like school lunch,you pick a tray and say what you want. Since knotts menus change during the season right now they have here available pizza,hamburgers, chicken strips and sides are Mac n cheese,fries,bread sticks,salad. The kids likes the pizza,which come with either w bread sticks or salad. I had a cheese burger,they have a topping bar for whatever you like. It was a Thursday so it wasn't crowded in there. It was 12ish at the time we went. Plenty of tables available too. The burger is not super delicious but it will fill you up,and tje toppings help to make it a little better.“

“**Calico Saloon IPA Review**

Last night, I had the pleasure of enjoying an IPA at Calico Saloon while being serenaded by the Summer Nights band. The evening was a delightful blend of refreshing drinks and lively music.

**The Venue:**
Calico Saloon provided the perfect rustic backdrop, with its old-timey charm and welcoming atmosphere. The warm summer night and the live music created an ambiance that was both relaxing and exhilarating.

**The Beer:**
The IPA I ordered was a highlight of the evening. From the first sip, it was clear that this brew was crafted with care. It had a rich, golden hue and a robust aroma of citrus and pine. The flavor profile was well-balanced, featuring a harmonious blend of hoppy bitterness and subtle malt sweetness. The crisp finish left me eager for the next sip, making it a perfect choice for a warm summer night.

**The Experience:**
Sipping on this IPA while enjoying the energetic performance of the Summer Nights band was an experience to remember. The band's vibrant tunes complemented the beer perfectly, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening. It was a night filled with great music, excellent company, and a fantastic IPA that I'll definitely be returning for.

If you find yourself at Calico Saloon, don't miss out on trying their IPA. It's a refreshing and flavorful beer that pairs wonderfully with the lively atmosphere and great music. Cheers to many more summer nights like this!

Vegetarian options: I don’t think so

Dietary restrictions: Not sure.

Parking: No parking. It’s inside the park.

Kid-friendliness: Not really it’s a bar.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Great KFC Wings and cold beer!“

“Quaint little sit down restaurant inside Ghost Town. We ordered the Roasted Chicken Dinner with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. The roasted drumsticks and thigh were very moist and flavorful. However, the large chicken breast was dry and hard. My teen ordered the Ghost Town Burger with French fries and said it was dry, needed thousand island or a moist beef patty. Fries were crunchy (dry but had good seasoning).“

“My son and I dined here for breakfast. We both had the American breakfast, eggs, bacon and toast. The eggs were good, mine over easy and my son liked his scrambled. The toast was good as were the potatoes. The OJ was also good. We enjoyed it so much we both had the same breakfast the second day.“

“Got the fried chicken dinner plate! What else??!! Side salad and soup delicious, biscuits awesome as was everything else! Anthony, our server, was the best, very attentive! Can't wait to go back! Also had the bosenberry punch and pie! Deeelicious!! 💜💜💜💜“

“Michell saved the day!! We had a group of eight for dinner and our original server took our orders and never came back from break. Michell took over and was helpful, funny, and courteous. All of the food was good but some of us ordered the Thanksgiving Pasties and they were DELICIOUS. Highly recommend Ghost Town Grill over any of the faster places at Knotts. Ony request for Knotts- bring back the Boysenberry Gin & Tonics! They were FABULOUS and we were so disappointed you took them off the menu!“