Fried Chicken: Plaza Inn v.s. Carnation Cafe

[DisneyRoxMySox]

Hey y'all-

I wanted to gather your thoughts on who has the better fried chicken?

Also, generally speaking, is there a difference between lunch and dinner at either location?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ght]

For me it is Plaza Inn. Also it is easier to find a seat at Plaza Inn if you don't have a reservation.

The menus are the same for lunch and dinner at both. The Disneyland reservation site will have more details if you want to make sure (about those two or any of the other restaurants)

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/#/reservations-accepted/

 

[Californian Elitist]

Plaza Inn is quick service, so no need for reservations there, unless you do the character breakfast. The menu is the same all day.

Not sure about Carnation's menu.

I prefer Plaza Inn's chicken.

 

[ght]

Plaza Inn is quick service, so no need for reservations there, unless you do the character breakfast.

Thanks for mentioning that, I should have mentioned that in my earlier post. Carnation is the one that can be hard to get a seat if you don't have a reservation. I think my first post might have been confusing.

 

[kap91]

OMG the chicken at the plaza is sooooo good. Never had it at carnation.

 

[Kate Alan]

Love the chicken at the Plaza. One place I always try to stop at.

 

[dweezil78]

Plaza In all the way, not even a close call IMO. Carnation's is just a single chicken breast (bone-in) w/ mashed potatoes and veggies for $16.50. Plaza gets you three pieces (breast, thigh, and wing) w/ mashed potatoes, veggies, and a biscuit for $16 (w/ brown gravy if you want it). You can almost always walk right in with very little line and there's plenty of seating and free refills on drinks.

Patty melt and fried pickles at Carnation is awesome though if that's your thing.

 

[Sage of Time]

Plaza for sure. I had dinner at Carnation and found it to be overpriced and bland. Avoid.

 

[DisneyRoxMySox]

Thanks y'all. I enjoy fried pickles, but it seems everyone digs the Plaza. We are making it a must do for our upcoming trip.

We also booked the WoC dining for lunch at the Wine Country Trattoria. It was the only one available for our trip for preferred seating. Any experiences with that?

 

[ght]

Thanks y'all. I enjoy fried pickles, but it seems everyone digs the Plaza. We are making it a must do for our upcoming trip.

We also booked the WoC dining for lunch at the Wine Country Trattoria. It was the only one available for our trip for preferred seating. Any experiences with that?

I have done it three times and it was great each time. I like the filet there and it is nice getting to eat out on the patio while the sun goes down. Also, the Pixar Play Parade goes right past it so if you are there around 5:15 you can get a nice view. As far as WOC is concerned, we have always been able to get a spot right in front (our preferred location, we don't mind getting a little wet) about 30-45 minutes prior to the show, but I imagine the crowd will be much heavier once the new show starts after May 22nd.