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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.3 (5402)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bobby Obezo
  • 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

What 5,402 people are saying

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Kid-friendly

  • North Orange County

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is cherished for its "exceptional service" and "delicious chicken dinners." Guests appreciate the "large portions" and "nostalgic ambiance," with highlights including "excellent biscuits and boysenberry pie." While some note changes in food quality and pricing, the restaurant remains a beloved destination for its "memorable dining experience."

5,402 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I would say my experience was just okay. Not great but not that bad. I think it definitely could have been better. We were only allocated a certain number of biscuits (2 very small ones each) which I did not like just because I did not choose an entree. The service was ok, not the best. I hope for better next time if we do choose to come back

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  2. Janice

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding. Value not so good. Pie use to be included now it’s $8. For 4 of us it was $200 with tip.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Phoenix3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    NO PARKING!!! Do Not expect to find parking for an evening reservation! You can park in the metered lot, however, after 15 min of looking for a spot, we had to park in the theme park lot about across Beach Blvd. They did reimbursement our $35 parking fee; however, that took more time and move walking. The staff was friendly and helpful and apologized for the inconvenience.

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  4. Randy

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Mrs Knotts chicken dinner is my 2nd favorite ride at Knotts Berry Farm. Number one is Ghost Rider which is easily the best wood coaster on the west coast. Dinner is a half a chicken w/ salad, corn, dinner rolls mash potatoes and boysenberry pie. Wash that down w/ a half gallon of boysenberry punch and you have the perfect theme park dinner. May not be the best but it’s the perfect theme park dining experience. A lot of history there.

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  5. Sheri

    Orange County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our reservation was for 1, we didn't get seated until closer to 1:30. The restaurant was clearly understaffed. One server to handle many tables. It took a long time to get our drink order taken and a long time to receive our drinks. There were many buffet options, but it seemed that many popular items ran out fast - prime rib, crab, macaroni & cheese. They did try to replenish them. The food was ok, the prime rib was good, crab had no taste, fried chicken was not as good as when you order it in the restaurant. The best thing I has was the boysenberry ice cream sandwich. Others in our party liked the prime rib, shrimp, red velvet cake, and fresh made omelette.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Yvette VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server CJ provided excellent Service. Food was okay. We enjoyed the mimosas. Parking in the meter lot was really easy. I would go back.

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  7. Kayli

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    100% enjoyed our visit to Mrs. Knott's Chicken dinner! Our waiter was very patient, and didn't mind when we asked questions. The food was hot and delicious, the complimentary biscuits and jam was an unexpected bonus. My husband loved the chicken but was surprised that the fried chicken wasn't breaded, still enjoyed it, but just a head's up. I wouldn't recommend the cabbage and ham. A bit soggy. Still, overall a thoroughly pleasant meal and would go to Knott's just to eat there again. :)

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Faviola

    Las Vegas1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The Brunch was $72 per person for basic food that can be out beat by value, quality and portions elsewhere. The mimosas were okay but were only able to get 3 servings during my visit. Definitely wouldn’t recommend for what we paid.

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  9. Rebecca

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming here for years and always have enjoyed our time but the price has gotten much higher while the quality has stayed the same.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. MARY

    Las Vegas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Mrs. Knott's multiple times, but not their buffet. It was a large room for the serving area, and there were so many options, including their famous fried chicken. It's a large restaurant, so there is plenty of room for larger families.

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
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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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