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Carthay Circle Review


The Kingdom Konsultant team had the pleasure of being invited to the Disneyland Resort for agent training recently, and the first night the whole group was there, we went to Carthay Circle for dinner. The restaurant is a model of the famed Carthay Circle Theater, where Snow White debuted in 1937. The restaurant is elegant and beautiful, but not pretentious. They are used to people in theme park attire.

We had trouble securing a reservation for 18, but we were able to get 3 smaller reservations and the restaurant was accommodating to seat us at tables next to each other. We had beautiful tables on the balcony overlooking Disney California Adventure and a dazzling sunset. 


Some of us ordered entrees, some ordered appetizers but mostly we ordered a lot of things to share! Every table tried the Warm Cheddar Parker House Rolls, which were served with Calabrian Chili-Pine Nut Romesco Butter. These were delicious, and the butter was the real star. 

Warm Cheddar Parker House Rolls & Calabrian Chili-Pine Nut Romesco Butter
Between all of us, I believe we covered trying most of the menu. Some favorites included the Spanish Yukon Potato Croquettes, the Crispy Gochujang Fried Shrimp, the Citrus Marinated Sustainable Fish Ceviche, the Ginger-Lemongrass Grilled Free Range Chicken and the Signature Thick Cut Pork Chop. One thing all the tables agreed on and ordered with no consulting each other beforehand--the Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes! 

Appetizers range from $14-$26 and entrees range from $46-$52.
Warm Savory Artisan Cheese Tart-Almond Butter, Seasonal Stone Fruit
Blue Lump Crab & Marscapone Stuffed Squash Blossom-Roasted Peppers,
Farmers Market Italian Squash Coulis 
Crispy Gochujang Fried Shrimp-Spicy Cucumber Salad, Hajiki, Yuzu-Tahini Vinaigrette
Spanish Yukon Potato Croquettes-Manchego Cheese, Soria Chorizo, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Braised Mushroom Raviolis-Roasted Squash, Basil,
Pine Nuts, Golden Bell Pepper Vinaigrette 
We had a wonderful time enjoying this incredible restaurant and each other's company! Cheers! 
Carthay Mai Tai-Surfrider Rum, Luxardo Maraschino and Orgeat (Almond) Syrups,
Pineapple and fresh Lime and Grapefruit Juice, tapped with
Myer's Original Dark Rum, garnished with an Orange Wedge and Luxardo Cherry
Prosecco
Jill Voliva
Jill loves traveling anywhere, especially anywhere Disney! You can email Jill at jill@kingdomkonsultant.com.
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