Overview
This video reviews the Knott's Berry Farm dining plan, highlighting participating locations, food quality, wait times, and overall value to help visitors make informed dining choices.
Quick-Service Locations (Low Wait, Lower Quality)
- Locations with the shortest lines include Coaster's Diner, Sutter's Grill, and Sutter's Pizza.
- Food is pre-made and quickly served, leading to lower quality meals.
- These spots are ideal for visitors in a hurry or those prioritizing lower prices.
- Pizza quality is low; not recommended for dining pass use.
Specialty Fries and Papa Loca
- Papa Loca offers specialty fries such as carne asada fries, chili cheese fries, and elote fries.
- Quality is better than standard quick-service, but lines are typically long.
- Recommended for those specifically craving fries despite the longer wait.
High-Quality, Longer Wait Locations
- Cantina serves burritos, tacos, and tamales with higher food quality and longer waits.
- Customization is available for sides, such as choosing double rice instead of beans.
- Boardwalk BBQ provides large portions and options like rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, or meatballs, plus a choice of substantial sides.
- Panda Express offers consistent quality and familiarity, making it a safe option for new dining plan users.
Best Value and Quality: Fireman's BBQ
- Fireman's BBQ provides freshly grilled entrees like half chicken or ribs with sides such as corn on the cob.
- Food is hot and freshly cooked; each dining pass use is valued at about $18.
- Offers the best overall quality and value for the dining plan.
Additional Options and Tips
- Avoid spending dining pass credits on hot dogs or pizza due to poor value and quality.
- Calico Tater Bites offers tater tots with various toppings; quality is average.
- Boardwalk BBQ and Cantina are recommended for better meal quality, despite longer lines.
- Panda Express and specialty fries from Papa Loca are solid choices if willing to wait.
Recommendations / Advice
- Use the dining plan at Fireman's BBQ for maximum value and quality.
- Skip pizza and hot dog locations to avoid wasting dining plan value.
- Opt for Cantina, Boardwalk BBQ, or Panda Express if prioritizing meal quality over speed.