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At this Mary Poppins -themed restaurant, the Jolly Holiday combo (grilled cheese sand-
wich and tomato basil soup for $9) is a decent deal. The cafe does other sandwiches on the
sophisticated side, like the mozzarella caprese or turkey on ciabatta. Great people-watch-
ing from outdoor seating.

Café Orleans CAJUN, CREOLE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; New Orleans Square; mains $16-20; seasonal hours vary; )
The next best thing to Blue Bayou is this Southern-flavored restaurant, famous for its
Monte Cristo sandwiches at lunch.

Plaza Inn AMERICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Main Street, USA; mains $12-17, breakfast buffet adult/child 3-9yr $27/13;
breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Finger-lickin'-good fried chicken platter and pot roast come with mashed potatoes, butter-
milk biscuits and veggies at this 1950s original. There's a fun breakfast buffet with Disney
characters. The rest of the day, if you can snag an outdoor table, you'll also get great
people-watching here.

Blue Bayou SOUTHERN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 714-781-3463; New Orleans Square; mains lunch $26-40, dinner $30-46;

lunch & dinner)
Surrounded by the 'bayou' inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, this is the top
choice for sit-down dining in Disneyland, serving Creole and Cajun specialties at dinner.

Disney California Adventure

Carthay Circle AMERICAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Buena Vista St; mains lunch $20-30, dinner $25-44; lunch & dinner)
Decked out like a Hollywood country club, new Carthay Circle is the best dining in either
park, with steaks, seafood, pasta, smart service and a good wine list. Your table needs at
least one order of fried biscuits, stuffed with white cheddar, bacon, and jalapeño and