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Sammy Castillo
1 day ago
We visited this restaurant October 21st 2026 . It was one of my husbands bucket list items and we were celebrating my birthday. We were able to get a last minute reservation for the same day and were very excited . Reservation time came and we were greeted by a hostess. She was great and she even asked if were celebrating anything and made a note to put in their system and a paper our server would get given to him personally. After being seated our server only quickly came to check on us once. We had to wave someone down to get our 3 kids a drink because our server was hanging out with the other tables we was serving . He never addressed the birthday. He said at the very end after bringing the bill out “Happy birthday again !” (Even though he haven’t said it in the first place . Overall the food was ok but the service from our server was awful. Left wondering why we didn’t get the service everyone else did . He would have made a good tip had he done his job .
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Beth O’Hara
Oct 14, 2026
Blue Bayou was a highlight of our trip to Disneyland! We had an 11:10am lunch reservation and were lucky enough to be seated at a table right on the water, which was exactly what I had been hoping for. Watching the boats go past while my teenagers waved to the people on the ride made the experience even more fun and memorable.
The atmosphere is what makes this restaurant so special. It feels unique and immersive, and there really isn't anything quite like dining here. It was such a memorable experience for our family.
Our teens can be picky eaters, but they were both happy with their meals (one had the steak and one had the sourdough with garlic & cheese dip), which is always a bonus! The service was friendly and what you'd expect from Disney, without being overly attentive.
Blue Bayou is definitely more expensive than a typical meal, but in my opinion, it's worth budgeting for. You're paying for the whole experience, not just the food, and the setting makes it something special. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Disneyland, especially if you're looking to make a family meal part of the magic!
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Graciela Cornell
Oct 9, 2026
This was our fourth visit to Blue Bayou Restaurant, and it remains the single absolute best reason to visit Disneyland. While the park has plenty to offer, dining here is in a league of its own—an unforgettable, immersive experience that keeps us coming back every time.
From the moment you walk in, you are transported into a perpetual twilight in a lush, quiet Louisiana bayou. Sitting by the water as the Pirates of the Caribbean boats gently float past under glowing paper lanterns, accompanied by the ambient sounds of crickets, creates a serene setting that no other theme park restaurant can replicate.
The menu consistently delivers fantastic Creole and Cajun-inspired flavors. Their gumbo is a non-negotiable starter on every visit—rich, deep, robustly seasoned, and comforting.
We are ate the salmon, during this visit, which was also cooked to perfection with a crisp sear on the outside while remaining tender and flavorful on the inside, balanced brilliantly by its savory sides.
The service is consistently top-tier, polished, and welcoming. For us, Blue Bayou isn't just a place to pause for lunch or dinner—it’s the standout centerpiece of any trip to the park. If you only do one thing at Disneyland, make sure it’s securing a reservation here!
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Cameron Soleimani
Oct 6, 2026
This was a really unique and very cool experience
You’re essentially eating in a New Orleans setting, with the Pirates of the Caribbean ride floating past you. Where else could you do this?
The food is delicious. It’s the only freshly cooked to order restaurant publicly available inside Disneyland, which is why it’s so busy. Also, as it is directly next door to their exclusive 33 Club, and so I would hazard a guess to say it is a shared kitchen. Either way, I had a really wonderful market fish dish, and coffee. It was the best way to break up the day
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Stacy Miller
Oct 2, 2026
So happy I was able to snag a reservation here! I hadn’t been in so long and my daughter and husband had never been. As expected the atmosphere was beautiful and definitely made you feel like you were dining out on the bayou. The only thing that wasn’t ideal was that our table was right next to the kitchen entrance as well as the pirate’s ride loading dock so it was a bit louder than the rest of the restaurant and we had to be aware of the staff walking behind our chairs as they entered and exited the kitchen. We still got to enjoy our meal and catch a view of the decor but obviously would probably want to avoid that table next time personally.
We weren’t super hungry after a rather hot midday but my husband and I were very happy to discover that there is a full size version of the gumbo appetizer that was more than enough to feed 2-3 people. My husband and I split that and it was delicious! Not as spicy as we would have liked but we understand they are catering to multiple palates. So with that in mind I thought it was beautifully seasoned with the perfect portion of meat mixed in. My daughter ordered the Mickey kids meal with whole grain pasta and red sauce with fruit (mandarin) and steamed veggies (broccoli). Our daughter finished the pasta and fruit but couldn’t touch the broccoli because it was a bit undercooked. We all also split the cheesy garlic sourdough dip appetizer and that was delicious as well!
For service, everyone including our server were very friendly and efficient.