Napolean once said, “An army travels on its stomach.” Well, so do weary convention-goers. But in a strange city, at night, in the dark, tired and without a car, where do you find an evening meal? Scrapbook Update will help by presenting a Dining Guide for CHA attendees for its next two CHA Countdown entries. This week we’ll describe the food possibilities at the participating convention hotels. Next week, we’ll wander father afield in search of restaurants.
Listed below is information obtained from the hotel’s own websites about their food options. Links are to the dining information pages of the hotels’ websites.
After Part Two is posted next week I will make available for download a MS Word document containing all of this information, optimized for handheld device use or simply for easy printing, for anyone who wishes to use it for personal reference during their trip.
Many of these hotels are within easy walking distance of each other. Using this guide you can tell the dining options available in that hotel next door without having to go for a disappointing trudge on exhausted feet!
First up, the two co-host hotels next to the convention center, and then the rest of the hotels in alphabetical order:
JW’s Steakhouse – (dinner only)
Cafe Del Sol – (b/l/d) “Offering California cuisine & family favorites in a casual atmosphere”
Starbucks/Marketplace – (b/l/d) Serving “pastries, light fare and specialty coffees.”
Pizza Hut – (l/d)
Degrees Wine and Patio Bar
Pavia – (dinner only, reservations required) Northern Italian cuisine
Cafe Oasis – (b/l/d, buffet & ala carte menu) Sidewalk café casual dining
The Sushi Bar – (dinner only) Watch expert sushi chefs prepare your food for you!
Starbucks – (b/l/d) Pastries & deli sandwiches with frappucino
Anabella Hotel:
Tangerine Grill & Patio Restaurant and Bar
Best Western Raffles Inn and Suites:
Free Continental Breakfast
Candy Cane Inn:
Free Continental Breakfast
Tivoli Garden Café – (b/l)
Clubhouse Grill – (dinner)
Clubhouse Tavern – Sports Bar
Comfort Inn Maingate:
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Cortona Inn & Suites:
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Panini Grill & Bar – (b/d) California cuisine; Panini sandwiches, pastas, pizza, etc.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – (dinner) Opening Early 2007. U.S. Prime steaks, seafood and wine.
Copa de Oro Restaurant and Margarita Bar
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel:
Hearthstone Lounge – (breakfast, snacks) “Unwind around the charming hearth, or enjoy the view of Disney’s California Adventure Park from the porch.” Continental breakfast, cocktails and coffee.
Napa Rose – (dinner) “Zagat survey rated #1 four years running, Napa Rose offers dishes truly inspired by Napa Valley cuisine. This acclaimed restaurant also boasts an impressive collection of award-winning California vintages, showcased in their exhibition wine cellar.”
Napa Rose Lounge – (drinks) “Enjoy spectacular views as you sip a glass of California wine or your choice of refreshing beverages by the fireplace or on the terrace.”
Storytellers Café – (b/l/d) “Fresh and delicious American favorites are served here in an atmosphere that evokes the golden age of storytelling.” Breakfast is a character buffet hosted by Chip ‘n Dale (menu also available).
White Water Snacks – (b/l/d) “Stop in for a quick bite at this poolside snack bar.” Self-serve.
Captain’s Galley – (l/d) “Enjoy a poolside treat from this tucked-away location.”
The Coffee House – (Breakfast, snacks) “Stop by this convenient coffee shop for biscotti, bagels, sweets and specialty coffees.”
Crocs Bits ‘n’ Bites – (l/d/snacks) “Get a quick meal at this popular counter-service restaurant…”
Goofy’s Kitchen – (b/l/d) “Enjoy the bounty of the all-you-care-to-eat buffet, while Chef Goofy and his wacky staff of favorite
Disney Characters mingle and serve up a hearty laugh or two.”
Steakhouse 55 – (B/D) “Steak is the specialty, but the award-winning wine selection is equally impressive. You can also start your day with breakfast favorites — the way you’d expect from a classic American steakhouse!”
Hook’s Pointe – (dinner) “Take in the lush grounds of the Never Land Pool area, and dine on mesquite-grilled ‘surf & turf’
specialities.”
The Lost Bar – (drinks) “Sit back and relax with a cool beverage at this place that gets its name from the Lost Boys of Never Land in ‘Peter Pan’.”
Wine Cellar – (snacks) “Sample some of California’s finest wines in this cozy cellar…”
Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel:
Disney’s PCH Grill – (B/D) “Join us for a casual bite from the menu of boardwalk-inspired treats, including hamburger specialties, pizza, grilled sandwiches, and desserts.” Breakfast is an island-themed character buffet with Lilo & Stitch.
Yamabuki – (l/d) “Delight in the Japanese cuisine at this premiere restaurant offering the traditional and contemporary dishes of the Orient.”
Agio – (b/l/d) Italian/California inspired concept for cuisine
Café Biscotti – (b/l/d) specialty coffee drinks, breakfast pastries and snacks. Eat in or carry out.
Serengeti Restaurant – (l/d) Casual family dining in the atrium featuring seafood and Angus beef.
Hampton Inn & Suites:
Complimentary Hampton On the House™ Hot Breakfast M-F, or to-go bag.
Hilton Garden Inn:
Great American Grill – (breakfast) freshly prepared breakfast daily
The Pavilion Pantry – Convenience mart offers sundries, an assortment of beverages and ready-to-cook
meals for the in-room microwave oven or refrigerator.
Pavilion Lounge – Drinks only.
Chaparral Cafe – (b/d) Family Style Restaurant.
Silver Saloon Lounge – Drinks only.
California Grill – (b/l/d) Full-American Breakfast Buffet, menu for lunch and dinner.
Networks Lounge – (2pm-mid) Over-the-bar televisions showcase sporting events. Plug into T1 or dial up connection and surf the net.
Starbucks Coffee – Gourmet coffee.
Pizza Hut Express – Personal Pans and Medium Pan Pizzas available. Breadsticks and Hot Wings also available.
Portofino Inn & Suites:
Jolly Roger Cafe: (b/l/d) American cuisine served in a casual setting. Cocktails available.
Pickford’s Restaurant – (b/l/d) buffet & menu
Pickford’s Pub – complimentary appetizers 5-7pm
Ramada Plaza Anaheim Resort:
Gandhi Palace Restaurant & Bar – (b/l/d) American Breakfast Buffet: 7-10AM; Indian Lunch Buffet: 11AM-3PM; Indian Dinner (a la carte): 5PM-10PM
Molly’s Kitchen – (b/l) American cuisine, 6AM – 3PM. Comfortable atmosphere.
Overland Stage Southwestern Grill & BBQ Company – (dinner) Southwestern cuisine.
Pool Bar – (l/d) Light fare, 11:30AM-9PM.
Lobby Bar – (drinks) M-F 5PM-10PM. Relaxed Atmosphere.
Territorial Sports Bar – (drinks) Sun thru Thurs. 5PM – 10PM; Fri. & Sat. 5PM-11PM
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The candy cane inn has a very nice continental breakfast. The best continental in anaheim, imo.
So much more than a “poolside snack-bar” … Whitewater snacks at the Grand Californian Hotel, is just steps away from California Adventure, and its worth it! They have a menu of hot foods cooked to order. It’s a best-kept secret for regular disney visitors.