Fun Restaurants in Anaheim

Fun Restaurants in Anaheim
With over 40 million people traveling to Disneyland every year, child-friendly entertainment is a major part of the economy in Anaheim. As a result, a lot of restaurants in the area--some Disney-owned and some not--focus on providing guests with a fun, theatrical experience. Whether you have kids, you're certain to have a good time visiting any of the many entertaining restaurants located in the area.

Medieval Times

A knight entertains a young lady at Medieval Times.
A knight entertains a young lady at Medieval Times.

Medieval Times is the most classic dinner adventure experience in Anaheim. Enjoy a hearty meal while watching jousts, archery and other authentic reenactments of an 11th century medieval tournament. The costumes and weapons are historically accurate, and the stage fighting is top-notch. Kids love the adventure, and parents love the pageantry.

Dinner generally consists of roast chicken, but there is a vegetarian option available consisting of a stuffed mushroom cap. There are no eating utensils allowed in the hall. If you come with children, be prepared for a mess.

Medieval Times
7662 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(866) 543-9637
medievaltimes.com

Pirates Dinner Adventure

Pirates on the ship at Pirates Dinner Adventure.
Pirates on the ship at Pirates Dinner Adventure.

If you like the concept of Medieval Times--yet prefer pirates and wenches over knights and ladies--Pirates Dinner Adventure is for you. The venue is right beside Medieval Times. However, once inside, the two seem centuries apart. With the Pirates Dinner Adventure, you'll be spending your evening in the 1700s.

The show here consists of sword fights, aerial tricks and a comedic, romantic storyline; it's set aboard a replica of an 18th century Spanish galleon ship. The audience sits aboard other ships located beside the stage. Children may even get the opportunity to participate in the show by dressing in costumes and rowing dinghies in a pirate race around the lagoon.

Dinner begins with an appetizer buffet; it moves onto the ship where you may choose chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetables. Parents can rest easy knowing that, in this dinner show, utensils are included.

Pirates Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
(800) 439-2469
www.piratesdinneradventure.com

Disney Character Meals

An adult guest enjoys breakfast with Koda at The Chip and Dale Critter Breakfast.
An adult guest enjoys breakfast with Koda at The Chip and Dale Critter Breakfast.

Even if you are not visiting Disneyland, you can still enjoy a fun meal with costumed cartoon characters in each of the Disney-owned hotels. The meals at PCH Grill in The Paradise Pier Hotel and The Storyteller's Cafe in The Grand California Hotel are only available at breakfast. However, Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you want to see a specific character, it is advisable to book according to your favorite cartoons. The PCH Grill breakfast is the Lilo And Stitch Aloha Breakfast. The Storyteller's Cafe hosts the Chip and Dale Critter Breakfast. Goofy's Kitchen is attended by the more classic Disney characters, like Mickey and Minnie. At any of the restaurants, other characters like the Mad Hatter may show up periodically. Call ahead for reservations.

PCH Grill
1717 S Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802-2308
(714) 781-3463

Storyteller's Café
1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 781-3464

Goofy's Kitchen
1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802-2247
(714) 956-6755

Article Written By Jill Harness

Jill Harness has written on a variety of subjects for more than 10 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including "San Diego City Beat," "Mental Floss," Rue The Day! and Neatorama. Harness has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.

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