Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner RestaurantFried Chicken & Sides

An old black-and-white photo of guests at Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant at Knott's Berry Farm.

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant

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.


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  • Step inside the spacious lobby and check in at the hostess stand.

    Restaurant Lobby

    Step inside the lobby and check in at the hostess stand. If a wait is necessary, enjoy perusing the shops of the California Marketplace. Then, receive a text when it’s time to eat!

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  • The Tea Room was the first dining room to open in 1934.

    Restaurant Tea Room

    The Tea Room was the first dining room to open in 1934. A meal in this dining room means cozying up together in a booth inspired by the original seating arrangements and by views of the hustle and bustle of the California Marketplace just outside the windows lining the dining room.

  • The large dining room to the right of the entrance is inspired by Mrs. Knott’s kitchen pantry.

    Restaurant Pantry

    The large dining room to the right of the entrance is inspired by Mrs. Knott’s kitchen pantry. Nods to Cordelia’s home kitchen, including a potbelly stove, rustic furnishings, and seating arrangements for large parties, evoke themes of warmth, family, and togetherness.

  • Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant features a full-service bar that serves signature boysenberry-infused cocktails.

    Restaurant Bar

    A full-service bar that serves signature boysenberry-infused cocktails. With décor that pays homage to the Garden Dining Room that preceded it, the bar is at once rustic and modern, and a great place to relax after a day of fun in the park.

  • With a theme inspired by a western farmhouse, the barn dining room is a great reminder of why life is better on the farm!

    Restaurant Dining Room

    Inspired by the charm of a classic western farmhouse, the barn dining room serves as a delightful reminder of the joys of livin’ down on the farm!

  • An outdoor seating area on the restaurant’s north side.

    Restaurant Patio

    An outdoor seating area on the restaurant’s north side welcomes you to dine al fresco with beautiful views of the California Marketplace fountain and the popular GhostRider roller coaster.

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