New Menu Option at Orris

I actually ended up here for dinner last night, dining on the patio. I didn't take notes, but the five courses included burrata and tomato bruschetta, beets and Spanish cheese, the snapper carpaccio, the stuffed squash blossom, and the filet mignon with roquefort cheese-butter sauce. It was all very good, as usual. My dining companion can't eat dairy, so we asked for the cheese in his dishes to be on the side (no substitutions allowed). The burrata came out separate (more for me), but the Spanish cheese paired with the beets did not. Luckily, it was easily separated and put on my plate!

I also got a $10 wine pairing, which consisted of a glass of white wine and a glass of red wine (didn't note what type). The portions were smaller, but the meal filled me up.

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Better food at Disneyland or California ADventure?

The sandwiches are overpriced, but so is basically all the food at the park. They're okay when it gets hot out (I prefer cold foods in that weather), made with fairly decent ingredients, and best of all, you can get them to go, stash them in your bag, and eat them while waiting in a long line somewhere- multitasking! There's also usually short lines, which may be helpful.

BruinGal in Los Angeles Area

Better food at Disneyland or California ADventure?

Actually, I was thinking more of a drink at the bar (I can't recall if they have one). Ralph Brennan's also has a takeout area which has fairly good beignets. It's also located close to the monorail stop, which makes it a good option if it gets crowded or you just want a break.

The Disney version may be an acquired taste, though. It's about as sweet as any other soda fountain drink.

BruinGal in Los Angeles Area

New Menu Option at Orris

Thanks for the tip! Do you know how long will this special menu last?

BruinGal in Los Angeles Area

Better food at Disneyland or California ADventure?

But there's actual mint juleps at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney.

Also, the mint juleps in Disneyland are more like mint-flavored lemonade- they aren't carbonated.

BruinGal in Los Angeles Area

Better food at Disneyland or California ADventure?

I agree about Blue Bayou. I went to Disneyland in April, and couldn't even choke down my lukewarm, bland jambalaya.

I would suggest picking up sandwiches at La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney (I like the ham and guyere one) for lunch, snacking, and doing dinner in the bar area of the Napa Rose in the Grand Californian hotel (casual attire is okay). As far as snacks go, I'd go for DCA, just because of the beer, margaritas, and wine tasting (albeit overpriced).

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Riva - Santa Monica

The new menu got emailed out to their mailing list a few days ago. Unfortunately, the pizza has been taken off the menu.

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