California Adventure Dining

Hollywood Lounge

Hollywood Lounge

June 2012 – present Note: I think this location officially got its name and started serving drinks when California Adventure 2.0 opened, based on historic park maps I’ve seen. However, if you know of a different date – please let me know so I share the most accurate information possible here! LOCATION Hollywood Land – […] Read more…

Rita's Turbine Blenders

Rita’s Turbine Blenders

August 2023 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – Rita’s Turbine Blenders sits right at the heart of the square. If you enter from any direction, just head to the big orange hexagon; it’s hard to miss. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – shared outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none […] Read more…

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums

June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Num Nums stand is tucked into theΒ Incredibles themed area within Pixar Pier. To find it, walk as if you’re going to ride the Incredicoaster. Once you reach the plaza where to your left is the ride queue entrance and to your right is a fountain, walk […] Read more…

Aunt Cass Cafe

Aunt Cass Cafe

August 2023 – present LOCATION San Fransokyo Square – When you cross the bridge into the square, turn left. You’ll see the cafΓ© in the corner, connected to the same building as the Boudin Bakery Tour. EXPERIENCE Details: Service type – quick service Seating – adjacent outdoor patio Reservations – no Entertainment – none Menu […] Read more…

Poultry Palace

Poultry Palace

June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Poultry Palace faces the southern boardwalk section of Pixar Pier. If you’re coming from the “main” land entrance over the bridge, keep to the right of the main walkway. You’ll see it after the covered seating area. If you’re coming from the Paradise Gardens Park side, […] Read more…

Shawarma Palace

Shawarma Palace & Shawarma Palace Too

June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – Shawarma Palace is located in the center of the campus, roughly across the way from the Quinjet building. If you’re visiting through the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on your right, just as the path opens up into a courtyard. Shawarma Palace Too is on the […] Read more…

Pym Test Kitchen

Pym Test Kitchen

June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Pym Test Kitchen faces the central courtyard of Avengers Campus. If you’re coming from the main entrance to the land, walk toward Mission Breakout. You’ll see the seating area on your left before you hit the Quinjet building. And if you’re coming from the Hollywood Land […] Read more…

Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats

Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats

June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Snowman doesn’t want you to miss his frozen treats, so he set up his shop on the pier’s main walkway. If you arrive through Pixar Pier’s main entrance on the water, keep to the left. You’ll see Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats on your left, just as […] Read more…

Lamplight Lounge

Lamplight Lounge

June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Lamplight Lounge sticks out over the waterway known as Paradise Bay. To find the restaurant’s entrance, head over the bridge with the Pixar Pier marquee. You’ll see the doorway on your right, before the adjacent patio. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – table service Seating – two levels […] Read more…

Mendocino Terrace

Mendocino Terrace

February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Mendocino Terrace belongs to the β€œGolden Vine Winery” complex, overlooking the waterfront. To find the Terrace, walk along the main walkway toward Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see the Terrace on your right, up the steps next to the check-in for Wine Country Trattoria. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…

Angry Dogs

Angry Dogs

June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – Angry Dogs faces the center of the Promenade in Pixar Pier. To find the food stand, head toward Pixar Pal-A-Round, the giant ferris wheel in California Adventure. You’ll see Angry Dogs immediately to the right of the loading area, across the path from the boardwalk games. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…

Studio Catering Co.

Studio Catering Co.

June 2012 – present LOCATION Hollywood Land – Studio Catering Co. is parked in the backlot. To find this quick service truck, walk down Hollywood Land’s main street, and turn left at the Hyperion Theater. You’ll see the truck on your right, next to the Hollywood Backlot Stage. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service […] Read more…

Alfresco Tasting Terrace

Magic Key Terrace

May 2012 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – The Magic Key Terrace sits above the vineyards, overlooking Cars Land. To find the Terrace, head toward the Wine Country Trattoria (the large Italian restaurant between Cars Land and The Little Mermaid). The stairs to the terrace are to the right of the Trattoria entrance. EXPERIENCE […] Read more…

Wine Country Trattoria

Wine Country Trattoria

January 2002 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – To find the Wine Country Trattoria, head down the main path at the end of Buena Vista Street toward Paradise Park. You’ll see the Trattoria on your right, across from the bridge to the pier. Hint: It’s the yellow building with the vine trellis! EXPERIENCE Details: […] Read more…

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