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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.1 (5427)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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 tearoom. 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, cup of soup, side salad/and or cherry rhubarb, four pieces of fried chicken with mashed potatoes smothered and a choice between corn or cabbage. For dessert: choose between Boysenberry or Apple pie. We offer other dishes such as Roasted Chicken, Specialty Salads, Salmon, and a number of appetizers. A full-service bar, serving signature boysenberry-infused cocktails, is also available.

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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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What 5,427 people are saying

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

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • North Orange County

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers a nostalgic dining experience with "excellent service" and generous portions. While some diners find the "famous fried chicken dinner" delicious, others note inconsistencies in food quality. The boysenberry pie is a highlight, and friendly staff like Anthony and Melanie enhance the visit. Parking and wait times can be challenging.
5,427 Reviews

  1. Martha VIP

    San Diego90 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was exceptional and on top of our needs. We appreciated him. The fried chicken was dry and hard to swallow. I had to keep dipping into the mashed potatoes and gravy to make it more palatable. It was early dinner rush, so maybe they served us left-over chicken from their lunch rush. I am not sure what happened, but they missed the mark on this one.

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  2. Denise VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried chicken was delicious, and our server Billy was great!

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  3. Brian

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Only complaints …We did not get seated in the area reserved. The restaurant was not crowded and still understaffed or slow. The food was excellent and brought back memories of my childhood. Visiting from Ohio, I have frequented the restaurant a number of times on vacation since childhood. Mrs. Knotts’ chicken dinner did not disappoint and was very filling. My wife had the pot pie and loved it. A highlight everyone in the party had excellent boysenberry flavored cocktails. In an era of small plates and picture perfect mini meals, Mrs. Knotts’ delivered a traditional and tasty homestyle meal. My memories with family over the years came crashing back at first bite.

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  4. Lisa

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Famous chicken dinner - chicken was very dry & soup very salty. Not impressed with the food. Salad good but the size was very small. Chicken pot pie was alright. Service was very good though.

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  5. April

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the restaurant. It was my first time using Open Table. My party had ten people in it, and the restaurant was ready to seat us when we got there. Our server Anthony was nice, quick and efficient at handling everything we needed. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal.

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  6. Roberta

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of eight received excellent service, and food was quick. Half the group was from New Hampshire, and we look forward to our visit and Knott's chicken dinner meal when we visit!

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  7. James

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Still love the nostalgia...I first ate here in 1965 and frankly the food was so much better decades ago. The service was on point but my Fried Chicken was basically inedible...Very dry and tough to the point where chewing it was impossible to get it done properly for swallowing...I tried several bites and from 3 different pieces. I would consider going here for something else to eat but it is a Chicken Dinner restaurant for heaven's sake. Sad the quality of their food product has been lowered to that level.

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  8. christa

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter seemed overwhelmed, our biscuits finally came out with the food, which we had asked for several times, food was good but the waiter seemed to be struggling, disappeared for long periods and seemed to forget about us

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  9. Kevin

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service by staff and waitress. Famous Fried Chicken Dinner was delicious. Seating at wooden table and wooden chairs, high ceiling, med lighting.

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  10. Kim VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is about the third time I've eaten here & I have officially decided that the chicken does not taste like the original recipe at all. Also very little meat on the chicken, and the breast meat was overcooked and tough. The potatoes seem like they were made with potato flakes, I could be wrong but they had the density of Play-Doh. My cabbage didn't have any ham in it and was a very small serving, barely filled the bowl. The apple pie & the biscuits were great! The service was great! Overall it just seems too corporate now, it doesn't have that warm homey feeling to it like it had when Mr. and Mrs. Knotts owned it. I worked there in 1977 at the Cable Car Kitchen outside of the park & would frequent the restaurant for breakfast or lunch, it's definitely not the same chicken dinner meal I enjoyed back in the day. 

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Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.1 stars by 5427 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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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