French Market

Name: French Market
Address: Disneyland, California, 92802
Phone: 714-781-DINE (3463)
Web site: on Disneyland.com
Date & Time visited: Saturday, July 14, 2007 8:20 PM
Guests: Jennifer and me
What we had: We made up for last time by ordering the French Market fried chicken, and since we'd had a snack a few hours earlier we decided to share a single order. It turned out to be just enough food. Unfortunately, the chicken itself was not as good as we both remembered. Dry, much smaller pieces (is Disney buying smaller chickens?) and a decided lack of the spicy flavor we'd enjoyed on previous visits.

The accompanying salad and french fries were fine, and we skipped dessert since we knew we'd be stopping by the Critter Country candy shop later.

Service: Good. The line moves very slowly at this restaurant, but it seems to be more a function of the design (buffeteria) than the actual level of service provided by the Cast Members working there. When we did finally get to the front of the line, the Cast Members assembled our order quickly and correctly.

Would we go back: Yes.

French Market

Name: French Market
Address: Disneyland, California, 92802
Phone: 714-781-DINE (3463)
Web site: (on Disneyland Resort Web site; Flash)
Date & Time visited: Monday, November 6, 2006 12:50 PM
Guests: Jennifer and me
What we had: French Market fried chicken (Jen), Sally's s'creamed chicken (me).

The standard French Market fried chicken is really good. Tons of flavor, juicy, crispy, a winner every time. I wish I'd ordered it. The other chicken dish is a seasonal offering tied to the "Haunted Mansion Holiday" next door, and is served in a "Zero" dog bowl. Unfortunately the dog bowl is the most interesting thing about this dish; the chicken itself was dry and overcooked, and the "s'cream" sauce--what there was of it--was flavorless. The portion was apparently a breast, but it was hard to tell because whatever piece it was had been cut in half with the bone still in. It was served on a bed of "dirty" rice, which was your basic New Orleans-style red beans and rice without the red beans. Wholly unsatisfying.

Service: Not really applicable as it's a "buffeteria" location, but the Cast Members behind the counter were friendly enough and got us our order without a wait.

Would we go back: Yes, but I won't be giving the s'cream a second chance.