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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.2
4.2
5269 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

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    $20.00 - $29.00 per person

    Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
    Join us experience a Tea Party in the original Cordelia's Front Room!

  • Breakfast with Santa

    $35.00 - $59.00 per person

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024
    Enjoy breakfast with Santa from 9 am-12 pm (last seating at 11 am) on Saturday and Sunday. starting Dec.1st thru Dec. 22nd .

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 5,269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is a beloved establishment known for its "delicious and hearty meals" that offer "great value." The menu features generous portions, including their famous fried chicken and biscuits with boysenberry jam. While the service varies, the staff is often described as "friendly and accommodating." Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

5,270 Reviews

  1. Etsuko

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for their afternoon tea special on a Wednesday. They had on their 2 tier plates, their famous biscuits with boysenberry jam, scones, variety of different style finger sandwiches (tortilla beef rolls, open faced avocado (my favorite), egg sandwich, generous Italian meat sandwich) one each per person and a variety of small desserts. The only drawback was that there was only one of each dessert, so we had to cut each in half to try all the desserts. A nice variety of teas of each kind (black, green, and herbal) for a total of over a dozen teas). A nice afternoon tea at a reasonable price.

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  2. Brian

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant was busier than they expected so they were Understaffed. It was 1/2 an hour before we were greeted just as we were about to leave. Food also took a long time to arrive. It was good, not great. Been a bucket lister for a while. A bit of a let down for us. Glad we finally went there , but probably a one and done. Staff was trying hard but they were all overwhelmed.

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  3. MargaretH

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tea was nice. Some of the sandwiches had dry bread and the egg salad had onion in it. Desserts were good. It is sad that it is billed for 2 when some people don’t have 2 people in their party or a group of 7 or 9 cab’t be arranged. Music was not appropriate for a Christmas tea… should be Christmas music. Overall, it was nice for a one time visit, but not for multiple visits.

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  4. Rosey

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    For the price you pay per person it’s not worth it. I thought they would have more things for the kids to do.

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  5. Diane

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience and the food was a clear hit with our whole party. We loved the atmosphere and so much food. There was everything that says Thanksgiving at the KNOTT’S Restaurant including bubbly. Loved it and will return every Thanksgiving. Thank you for this great experience.❣️

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  6. Pam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful Experience! I would do it again.

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  7. Tina

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Thank you for a great experience and delicious meal!

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  8. Patti

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good but the service was not. We sat down and waiting about 5 minutes with no server. Finally got up and got our food from the buffet and sat back down. We then waited another 5 minutes for the server to come over and bring our silverware. By then the food was cold. He checked back one time to see how our meal was when we were almost done. Had to stand up and wait to check our check. The young man was very nice but could use some more training on being a good server, we looked for him a few times but could not see him working anywhere. Not sure if we will do this again next year.

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  9. Gracie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my son’s 15 th birthday, he was so happy to sit in front of the cozy fire place and he enjoyed the Thanksgiving brunch selection. The ambience was very peaceful and festive along with the staff. A 10/10 for this celebration.

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  10. Daisie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal and a lovely time............

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FAQs

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.2 stars by 5269 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 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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