MRS. KNOTT'S CHICKEN DINNER

Since June 1934, it's been the same story every day: locals, tourists and folk "just passing through" start lining up on Grand Avenue for Cordelia's famous fried chicken.

Of course, back then Mrs. Knott did all the cooking and her three daughters served the five-table Tea Room. Since 1934, over 20,000,000 guests have eaten chicken dinners in the famous restaurant.

In fact, the restaurant bearing Mrs. Knott's name has grown into one of the country's largest full-service family eateries.

Mrs. Knott's traditional chicken dinners are something to crow about just as they were that Wednesday afternoon in June back in 1934 when Cordelia served them at the Farm for the very first time. But then, why shouldn't they be, for the menu still features the same famous chicken, biscuits, and boysenberry pie.

Each dinner is made from the "just-right" plump birds she insisted upon, and the fixin’s still include lighter-than-air buttermilk biscuits, fluffy mashed potatoes, rich chicken gravy and mouth-watering farm-fresh vegetables. The sheer goodness of the platters of piping hot chicken keeps guests coming back time after time. They always know they'll sit down to a dinner that is an unforgettable treat, at prices that make the biggest family seem small.

While the name sake dinner is still the main draw for the restaurant's 1.1 million annual customers, the menu features other items as well. These include various lunch and dinner entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches and a complete Farm breakfast featuring french toast, pancakes, and daily specials.

Restaurant Hours & General Information

The restaurant is open everyday except Christmas day. Closing times vary throughout the year depending on season and holiday. Banquet Rooms are available for parties of 40 or more. Reservations are available for parties of 12 or more. Call for more information - 714-220-5055.

Our Summer hours (subject to change):

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Friday & Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm.
Sunday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Our Regular hours (subject to change):

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

Senior Breakfast Specials (Seniors 60+)

Everyday, excluding holidays. Served Monday - Thursday 8:00 to 10:30 a.m and Friday - Sunday 7:00 to 10:30 am.

Brunch

Served every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For Brunch Reservations call (714) 220-5055

Breakfast Menu

Served Monday - Thursday 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and Friday - Sunday 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Lunch Menu

Served from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Dinner Menu

Served from 11:00 a.m. daily.

Senior Dinner Specials (Seniors 60+)

Everyday, excluding holidays. Served 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesdays Senior All You Eat Buffet!

Every Tuesday between 3 pm - 6 pm at our Courtyard Entrance, seniors (60 plus years) and their guests can enjoy a buffet of our famous Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner fixins' including pie, and featuring our weekly Chef's Creation for only $8.95 plus tax! Seniors are encouraged to bring their friends and family: Pre-Seniors (adults): $15.90 and pre-pre seniors (children) $12.90!

Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

Sunday Champagne Brunch

All You Can Eat Buffet from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm!  Great food, great service, with Snoopy!

Adults: $19.95;   Seniors: $15.95;  Child (3-11): $12.95 Only $5.00 through October 31st. (excluding holiday buffets) and 2 years and younger: FREE!

Make a reservation for any size party at 714-220-5055.

Holiday Champagne Brunches

Imagine our All You Can Eat Buffet during the holiday seasons with our expanded menu and fantastic holiday-themed decor! Snoopy will be dressed for occassion! Join us on Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Thanksgiving Day!  Visit our Events Calendar for dates, times, and updated prices or call 714-220-5055.

Reservations and Gratuity

Reservations are taken on a limited basis 24 hours in advance for parties of twelve or more for regular dining. A 15% gratuity is added to parties of 8 or more. For more information, please call (714) 220-5080.

Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates are available at the Information Center in increments of $10 and $25.

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