Orange County CA
Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant

Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant

Eat Local in Buena Park

4.2 5,705 Google reviews$20–30

+1 714 220 50 558039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, California 90620

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Where to find them

8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, California 90620

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About

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.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

What people say

3 out of 5 stars

“Food was mediocre and service was bad. We waited 1 hour to get our food, our drinks were served at the beginning. By the time we received our food, ice had melted and drinks were diluted.”
Google review · Oct 2026

2 out of 5 stars

“I live in California and have always wanted to come here. 25+ years and finally made it. Holy crap what a disappointment. Got all the main recommended things to order. They're very proud of their fried chicken recipe that hasn't changed since the 30s. Do you know what has changed since the thirties... seasoning lol. Practically nothing had it Fry on chicken was pretty good but batter and chicken bland as hell. My piece wasn't dry but wife said hers was Mashed potatoes, country gravy, cabbage and ham. No seasoning at all. Potatoes had terrible texture as well. Rhubarb side was any interesting choice but seemed out of place. They kind of remind me of the baked apple at Cracker Barrel especially since the rest of the food reminded me of cracker barrel as well.... which is not good lol The good The restaurant itself is beautiful. Parking is a little crazy but it's Knotts so whatever. The rolls and fruit jam and the creamy chicken noodle are all excellent Same with the boysenberry pie We didn't want ice cream with the pie and they dont have whipped cream which is odd I would take out order the pie and soup and skip the rest. Unless, of course, you think Cracker Barrel food is top tier. Side note. Country gravy is called pepper gravy a lot of places.... maybe adding ANY pepper would help”
Google review · Oct 2026

2 out of 5 stars

“The staff were friendly and service was great. I am just entirely disappointed in the food. I wanted to try their famous fried Chicken but it came out very dry and salty. People I came with also tried the fried chicken hoping maybe I just had a bad chicken and they were disappointed as well. Everything else we ordered was great but the "famous fried chicken" was not really noteworthy.”
Google review · Oct 2026

Hours

Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM
Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM

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