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

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

4.3
4.3
5351 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
  • Phone number
    (714) 220-5319
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Obezo

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Experiences

  • Boysenberry Brunch

    US$25.00 - US$65.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 27, 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.
    Boysenberry Brunch photo

  • Easter Brunch

    US$28.00 - US$72.00 per person

    Mar 11, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
    Enjoy this limited time holiday feast. Make your reservation by visiting OpenTable or the Mrs. Knotts Chicken Dinner restaurant page on Knotts.com.

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 5,351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner offers "lots of food and at a good price" with "quick, efficient service." Known for its "traditional chicken dinner," the restaurant features delicious biscuits, boysenberry treats, and a nostalgic atmosphere. However, service can be slow during busy times, and parking might require a short walk.

5,351 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good. Portions were overly large. Service was a little slower than we would have liked. We were there on a not-especially-busy Wednesday around park closing.

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  2. Crystal

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much food and very delicious! Good prices as well! Our server Eileen was very attentive and helpful

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Our server and the bus boy were amazing!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best chicken tenders I have ever had. My husband's fried chicken was amazing. The boysenberry lemonade is delicious. Great on its own and awesome mixed with the iced tea for a fancy Arnold Palmer. The atmoshere is that of a warm and friendly family owned restaurant. My husband and I really enjoyed it.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 6 had a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious and the portions are huge!

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  6. ReikoA

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food tasted delicious like home cooking food. We were very pleased!

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  7. crystal

    Palm Springs1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    have not been here in maybe 15 years. We came for my sons birthday. I was a little skeptical when we sat down due to the menu prices. For what it is, it seemed a little pricey. However once we ordered and realized all that came with the dishes (bread, soup AND salad AND dessert) it made it worth the price. The portions actually were huge. Also the service was great.

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  8. Daryl

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the meal was not nearly as good as I remember it. I ordered the all white meat meal for $31.50. The chicken was very dry. The cabbage was good. The rhubarb was tasty but not soft. Potatoes and gravy were good. The biscuits were good but not enough for our table of five. This meal has always been a favorite and a little more attention in the kitchen would bring it back to the level expected by your fans.

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  9. Christopher VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was terrific. Service was great. But they seated us in the bar area where almost no one was. That seating area is okay, but it was extremely empty. And the ambiance in there is good but not excellent.

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  10. Annie VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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FAQs

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner is rated 4.3 stars by 5351 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 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (714) 220-5319
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Obezo

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