Carthay Circle Restaurant

Reviews

• CM

  Cynthia Morrison

  Nov 15, 2025
  5.0
  We will never forget the hospitality of the staff at Carthay Circle. I showed up an hour before our reservations and explained I was really tired and requested a place to sit quietly and wait for the rest of our party. First they sat me in a quiet alcove by a Christmas tree in a comfy chair. 15 minutes later I was taken to a table in the lounge where I ordered a glass of wine. My waiter was attentive and kind. Wish I could remember his name when my party arrived we were taken to our table upstairs in a beautiful dining room. The food was top of the line! The service was exceptional! I felt refreshed and ready to see a few more experiences. Thank you does not seem like enough. But thank you all so very much
• TB

  Teresa Bernhardt

  Nov 9, 2025
  1.0
  Edgar the waiter truly made this a terrible experience. While we were checking in he was weird about my name (it's a very normal name so I don't get why). He brought us to our table then just left. We saw him a total of two times and he was rude or standoffish both times. All of our food came out before out drinks which was a little frustrating. Then I order the scallops for an entree instead and he fully rang everything in then came back after to say there was only a single scallop for $26. I said that's okay because at this point I ordered it already. Didn't see him once during dinner and after we were done and had sat 20 minutes with empty plates, he checked on ever table but us. Took us another five minutes to flag him down and get the check. Also if you are coming here to get a semi calm break from the park, don't. Lots of kids running around screaming and playing in the restaurant and on the elevator and stairs. I highly recommend the Cozy Cone food area instead. Amazing options at a great price!
• JL

  J L

  Nov 9, 2025
  5.0
  BEST RESTAURANT IN THE PARKS We have never had anything less than an exceptional meal here. They are great for food allergies and go out of their way to give impeccable service.
• AD

  Adrian Diaz

  Nov 8, 2025
  1.0
  We dined at Cathay Circle today (around 4 PM) and, unfortunately, left disappointed. Although we were seated on time and the staff were polite, the service felt lackluster and rushed. No one checked in on us after our food was served — no offers for drink or water refills, and very little attention paid to our table overall. What made it more frustrating was seeing nearby tables receive attentive, “white glove” service with frequent check-ins and refills, while we were largely overlooked. We’ve always considered Cathay Circle a favorite and were excited to return after several years. In fact, this visit was part of deciding whether to purchase an annual pass (Magic Key) for dining experiences like this. Sadly, after this experience, we’re rethinking that decision.
• NV

  N Vincent

  Oct 27, 2025
  3.0
  Having an ever changing menu is amazing and I love the unique ideas that go into each dish, but that doesn’t mean every dish will be a hit. Pork was best of the dishes along with the dessert. Our server either James/Jason (don’t remember) was incredible through out the whole night. And other servers kept the magic of Disney alive by never allowing my water cup to be empty. Priced exactly how would expect of a restaurant located in the heart of California Adventure. I do prefer the view of Lamplight over Carthay’s beautiful historical decor.

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