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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.3
4.3
5344 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • Boysenberry Brunch

    USD 25.00 - USD 65.00 per person

    30 Mar 2025 - 27 Apr 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.
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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 5,344 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers "delicious comfort food" with standout dishes like fried chicken and chicken pot pie. The "huge portions" provide excellent value, and the "warm, welcoming service" enhances the dining experience. Though parking can be a challenge, the overall "nostalgic atmosphere" and "memorable meals" make it a must-visit.

5,344 Reviews

  1. Annie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was awesome and great value for delicious food!

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  2. Guadalupe

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, and the service was outstanding. Our group of 24 was comfortably accommodated, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

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    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there to enjoy my wife’s 55 year birthday celebration. We all love the atmosphere and the portions of food.

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  4. Michelle

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dinner as always, service was great. Unfortunately you can not control other diners.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    my reservations were at 1pm. They said they had to get my table ready well it’s 115. I want to talk to the hostess and they said they were waiting for the service to get there. Around 125 I asked for a manager and told him what was going on and that he was getting late and we were missing out on the park.  we were there celebrating our grandkid’s birthday and we have wasted at this point they called us back at 1:30 to go get seated that room they put us in was very cold and uncomfortable. We did have a good server. The food was good, but it was disappointing that I made a reservation for one and by the time we got seated at 1:30 we didn’t even get our food till two something we wasted a lot of time and then by the time we got back to Knotts Berry Farm, it was about 3 PM that was not fair . 

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  6. akjp

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    レストランとショップエリアはリストアされていて、新しく、綺麗です。フライドチキンは、いつも通り美味しかったです。

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  7. Mark

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered the Chicken Parmesan because the minimum fried chicken order was 1/2 chicken. The middle of my dish was hot but the sides were cold. The bottom was burnt. Texture and temperature was like it was microwaved unevenly. The broccoli that came with it wasn’t even warmed up, still cold from refrigeration. They charged nearly $8.00 for a glass of flat soda. I felt rushed because they kept coming to my table asking if I’d like it to go. Maybe they were expecting me to complain but I wanted out as well because some women at the bar were very loud and obnoxious. They kept screaming every time they spilled their drinks, which was every 2 minutes. The biscuits were doughy as well. Disappointed. I have fond memories of this place of having excellent food and service. I don’t know what happened but I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I saw some other restaurants in the area that look interesting. I’m done with this place!

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  8. Christine

    New Orleans

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to Mrs Knott’s for a chicken dinner. The food was horrible. Fried chicken was so dry I needed water to swallow. The potatoes and gravey wee cold. The chicken wasn’t even hot-like it was old. Macaroni and cheese and chicken tenders were the same horrible ones you get in the park. Soup-very thick and salty. Our waitress was so sweet. We didn’t complain at all to her. But decided a poor rating for the food needs to be reported. I never complain but I drive from AZ and took my family for a good dinner. Sorry to say it was awful.

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  9. Frederick

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Impeccable service without flaw, a very delightful experience. The traditional chicken dinner brought back old memories. A definite stop when in Buena Park and a certain return visit.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have always enjoyed their chicken meal. It had been 20 years since dining here, and everything was the same quality & delicious flavors.

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FAQs

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.3 stars by 5344 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 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.
  • Area
    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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