Wow!! Based on the reviews I had very low exceptions, but I also still was hoping for a good meal as we made reservations and had been anticipating this dinner for a couple of months. We had a 7pm reservation and asked to be seated near the water. I was a little worried since there was a breeze and it was a little chilly out, but they had plenty of heats and gas fires to keep us warm. Our view was perfect! We started with the tamales and Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were perfection, they had a nice char and the Caesar dressing added a delicious flavor profile to the dish. I've eaten Brussels sprouts at many restaurants but these had to be some of the best I've had! The tamales were so good, topped with a pumpkin mole. We decided to share the Vietnamese pork as our main dish and was very impressed! I expected the pork to be over cooked and dry and it was not at all. The garlic noodles and cucumber salad made this dish a solid 8/10, the only thing I didn't like was the pork had too much sauce and it ended up soaking into the noodle and taking away from the garlic flavor. To drink I the over budget, which tasted like a regular Moscow mule and the huckleberry dragon fruit lemonade which was sweet but also pretty darn good. Overall we really enjoyed this meal and we will be back for sure!

Highly recommend making your reservations ahead of time at the 60-day mark to avoid missing out on a fun dining experience in the park! The check-in process is easy and I typically get seated right away when my name is called. I enjoy the semi-outdoor layout, it gives a relaxing ambiance seeing the water. I really enjoy the Pixar themed decor and details, there's definitely lots to look at while you're dining or waiting for your food/drinks. Staff are always friendly, the food is delicious, and the drinks are refreshing. Do keep in mind that they change their menu quarterly, so things might come and go!

Made a reservation through the Disney. There was a good amount of people there eating lunch when I arrived around 12:30pm, but not too busy as it was a Monday. I requested to sit out on the deck when I checked in with the hostess. At first, they wanted to sit me at the communal table with the heat lamps and fire, but I am a warm-bodied gal so I asked to sit away from all of that. They found me a perfect seat. I ordered a mocktail, the potato skins, and the strawberry lemonade donuts. The mocktail was super sweet, like a strawberry lemonade type of drink. The donuts were just ok... I don't really understand the hype tbh. But the potato skins were so so so good!! I wish I had someone there so share it with because it was a huge portion. Overall, the service was also just okay. Nice staff, but not as attentive. I typically don't dine in the restaurants when at Disney/DCA, so not sure if this was just a one off. Gonna stick to the food pick up counters and carts.

Long gone are the days where we only came to Lamplight Lounge to eat the infamous Lobster Nachos. Those are only served on the Boardwalk area and you'll find a complete menu with various appetizers and entrees at the actual Lamplight Lounge restaurant. Like any sit-down restaurant in Disneyland, if you don't have a reservation, then you're best bet is to start lining up before it opens to add your name to the waitlist. We got there early enough and only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. Everything is through texts so feel free to walk around the area while you're waiting. Just make sure you're back within 10 minutes of receiving the "ready" text. Brussels Caesar: I was honestly surprised by how delicious the Brussels were. I didn't expect a theme park restaurant to have high quality vegetable dishes but this was one of my favorite things we ordered. The brussels sprouts are roasted to a crisp, but not too burnt. And it stayed crispy despite the dressing mixed in. Highly recommend as a dish to share. Potato Skins: Misleading name because these weren't actually potato skins. They were like large, medallion-shaped hash browns. So good and crispy though! Comes with 5 pieces but it's easily split if you have a mismatched amount of people. And the paprika aioli and caper yogurt were perfect! Charbroiled Cheddar Burger: This tasted exactly what you would expect from an amusement park. It was a big burger and it came with a side of fries. But the patty was dry and lacking flavor. Vietnamese BBQ Pork Chop: Not sure if this was a special dish they had out for the Lunar New Year celebrations but it seemed interesting to try. The garlic noodles that comes with the dish is really good but the pork was just alright. It was a little dry and the char siu flavor tasted really artificial. Green Tea Donuts: Also not sure if this was special for LNY but we had to get it! Comes with 5 pieces and they're just regular donuts dipped in a really good matcha sauce. I was impressed and would get it again! I had a much better experience this time but not all of the food hit expectations. I wouldn't say it's worth waiting over an hour though so plan appropriately to have a reservation.