Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney’s Grand California Resort & Spa is considered the culinary crown of the Disneyland Resort! This restaurant creatively tells the story of California’s rich wine history through the food, décor, atmosphere & of course – the wine!
History of Napa Rose
The restaurant opened in 2002. From the very beginning, Executive Chef Andrew Sutton has cultivated amazing dishes that go hand-in-hand with the impressive California wine list of the restaurant which also pairs nicely with the theme and ambience of this beautiful resort. Since its debut, Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian, has received recognition & awards from multiple esteemed culinary organizations for it’s unique menus, outstanding service and delicious wine pairings.
Signature Dining Experience
We recently dined at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa. It is a signature dining experience and well worth the time and expense of booking a dinner reservation. The restaurant is staffed by an amazing cast who take care of every aspect of your meal. The atmosphere is very relaxed and comfortable, fancy without being over the top. The servers are friendly and experienced in the pacing of your multi course meal. Their knowledge of the full menu helps guide you through the selections.
The Vintner’s Table Menu
In addition to an ala carte menu, there is a special four course menu called The Vintner’s Table where you receive a seasonal selection of first, second, entrée and dessert. This special fixed menu can be enhanced with a flight of four wines paired to the selections.
The Vintner’s Table menu is designed to engage your senses with the freshest seasonal ingredients combined with delightful flavors presented with an artistic flair. As an example, our meal consisted of:
- First course of Blue Crab Stuffed Zucchini Blossom with Spring Squash and Fresh Hummus.
- Second course was Forager Spring Mushrooms with Ricotta Dumpling and Spring Pesto.
- Third course was the entrée and here is where Napa Rose added the Disney magic. The menu called for Maple Leaf Duck Breast with Sunflower Root and Cherry Hibiscus Sauce. We were allowed to substitute the Black Angus Filet Mignon for a small charge.
- The Fourth and final course was a dessert of Toasted Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Water Sorbet.
As mentioned above, we chose the wine pairing which complemented every course perfectly.
The Menu, continued
The regular menu is divided into Starters, Seconds, Main Courses and Desserts. Here you will find a wide range of selections to choose from as well as a kid’s section for younger guests. Highlights include the Oak Roasted California Asparagus as a starter, the Herb Potato Gnocchi as a second, the Prime Eye of the Ribeye for the main course and the Wine Country Goat Cheesecake for dessert.
There is not a bad choice in the bunch and you can trust the staff’s recommendations for the food and the drinks.
The best reason to visit Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian is to enjoy a relaxed dinner in the hands of excellent chefs and servers. The presentation of the courses, the explanations of the available selections and the attentiveness of the entire staff makes for an incredibly memorable meal. Our most recent experience was dinner with friends and we had a lovely table with a great view of Disney California Adventure Theme park.
In the past, we’ve also dined as a couple and it was equally enjoyable! Please remember to be a little adventurous when you dine here. Experience some new flavors and you will not be disappointed.
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventurers
The Experience
Napa Rose Restaurant also offers a unique character dining experience. The Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is a treat for Prince & Princesses of all ages! It is a 3-course breakfast and your experience includes enchanting interactions with a few special guests from Disney’s Royal Court!
Upon arrival, you will have a special meet & greet time with a Disney Princess. You might enjoy story time with Belle, learn warrior poses from Mulan or even share your hopes & dreams with Princess Tiana! Each young adventurer is also presented with a special keepsake to commemorate their experience.
While we have not experienced the Princess Breakfast Adventure, our guests who have gone have reported it to be a highlight of their Disneyland vacation!
The Menu
The menu for the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure includes both breakfast & lunch items and does include special desserts. This experience is currently available Thursday – Monday mornings between the hours of 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
The Princess Breakfast Adventure is a per person set price and is currently $135.00 per person. You must cancel your reservation at least one day prior to avoid a per person cancellation fee. If you fail to cancel timely and/or are a no show, the credit card provided to guarantee the reservation will be charged a $135 per person cancellation fee.
Napa Rose Reservations
For both the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventure and dinner at Napa Rose, reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made online or through the Disneyland app, or just let your Magic For Less Travel counselor know and we’d be happy to get this in place for you.
Both breakfast and dinner reservations requires a credit card guarantee to secure a reservation. It must be cancelled 2 days prior to your reservation to avoid a $50 per person cancelation fee.
Why we keep going back
A dinner at Napa Rose Restaurant has become a favorite Disneyland tradition for us and one we look forward to each time we visit Disneyland in Anaheim. Ready for your own Disneyland vacation? Reach out to your Magic For Less Travel counselor, we’re happy to help you plan a magical Disneyland vacation.
Step through this magical doorway to Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa and experience California’s hospitality & dining at its best!
