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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.3
4.3
5393 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

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
    (714) 220-5319
  • Website
    http://www.knotts.com/play/drinks-dining/mrs-knotts-chicken-dinner-restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bobby Obezo
  • Location
    8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
  • 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

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Experiences

  • Mrs. Knott's Mother's Day Champagne Brunch

    $28.00 - $72.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day with an exquisite champagne brunch at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant! Enjoy a delightful spread featuring prime rib, custom omelets, our signature fried chicken, and more! Join us on Sunday, May 11, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last seating at 3:00 PM).
    Mrs. Knott's Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Photo

  • Boysenberry Brunch

    $25.00 - $65.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 - May 18, 2025
    Join us for a berry special brunch where boysenberry takes center stage! From sweet to savory, our exclusive menu is bursting with rich flavors you won’t find anywhere else. Featured Boysenberry Dishes: Boysenberry Mashed Potatoes– Our famous Mrs. Knotts Mashed potatoes with a boysenberry twist. Boysenberry Mimosas – A refreshing twist on a brunch classic Boysenberry Desserts– Including Boysenberry Cheesecake, Boysenberry Bread pudding and how could we forget about the Boysenberry Pie. Don’t miss out on this berry delicious experience—gather your friends and family for a brunch to remember! Our Brunch is offered exclusively on Sundays during the Boysenberry Festival, please make reservations online. If you weren't able to make one we will be accepting walk ups with limited availability.
    Boysenberry Brunch Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 5,393 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

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Kid-friendly

  • North Orange County

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers a nostalgic dining experience with "delicious chicken dinners" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "great value" and generous portions, including "biscuits served with boysenberry jam." While some reviews mention inconsistency in food quality, the restaurant's "warm family atmosphere" and memorable service make it a beloved choice for many.

5,393 Reviews

  1. Sue

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved that we were running late for our reservation and when I called the hostess was so accommodating and able to move our reservation 30 mins. We were seated where we wanted, server Jasmine was so attentive but not too attentive. The traditional fried chicken dinner was delicious and came out quickly, possibly too quick however that was ok with us. Only complaint may be that our drinks are not included in the “dinner”.

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  2. Laura

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melanie was our service, she was very patient and understanding as two of us had food allergies. Our food was very good with large portions.

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  3. Nikole

    San Diego3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The chicken was dry, the shrimp was dry, the selection was minimal. I was very disappointed. I could have stayed local and ate crabs for less money. Our server was nice. The other employees were NOT!! The gift shop was nice. Build-a-Bear was nice but it took 15 minutes to get through the line with only 2 other customers in front of us. Went to get funnel cake afterwards and had to have it made 3 times!! Terrible. Just not the best experience for my first time and possibly last time at Knotts Berry Farm. Certainly not worth the price.

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  4. debra

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. The only thing by the time i sat down, was that my food got cold. No clue why? Maybe the plates?

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  5. Matt

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal…we are still stuffed. Lots of choices and the deserts…wow! Boysenberry festival infusions were no joke, top level. Thank you!

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  6. Mary VIP

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and a great value!! The Mrs. Knott’s Chicken dinner included everything - soup/salad, vegetables, homemade biscuits and jam, delicious fried chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy, and a great slice of pie. Our family always enjoys dining here when we visit Knott’s Berry Farm.

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  7. Dianne

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience, food not as good as previously, 35 to 40 years ago. Chicken, cabbage and pie definitely not as good, but service and overall experience good.

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  8. Christopher

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I very much enjoyed the food. I was able to get what I wanted and not have to worry about getting the last pieces as they were putting out fresh food. Great taste all around, one critique would be the french toast corners were hard. The mimosas were good as well.

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  9. Roger

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for the boysenberry festival brunch. They had a good selection of different types of food and most of it was very good. Unfortunately , quite a few things were just warm and not hot , but that's typical of many of the brunches. For the price I would recommend it.

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  10. Kimberlee

    Orange County7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven’t been in years and remembered the chicken being awesome! Unfortunately it wasn’t. It’s buffet and everything sits in chaffing dishes and that doesn’t work well with fried chicken. All the other sides were fine but definitely not worth the price point considering all the other brunch options nearby in LBC area. Most of the food was sub par at best. They had some boysenberry dishes that were weird/fun to try but the food just isn’t high quality and I will not return. Our waiter was awesome and kept our drinks full and all staff were helpful and nice

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

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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