Catal Restaurant is located in Downtown Disney, Anaheim. Catal, from the town of Catalonia in Spain, offers a complete menu of flavors inspired from the Mediterranean Rim. The menu features seafood, meats, pastas and salads with influence from France, Spain, Greece and Italy.
"We arrived telling the waiter we were in a hurry and he accomodated by taking our order immediately. Ten minutes later a couple sat down next to us and ordered there food. There food arrived twenty minutes later. (same exact entrees). Our food arrived 20 minutes after theirs. Very annoying and disappointing."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"You'd be hard pressed to have a better dining experience at Disneyland. Innovative menus are the hallmark of this chain and Catal is a great example. Outstanding wine list with heavy focus on California with several well priced bargains. Well trained and focused wait staff. We ended up in the small front room with several families. It was bit noisy and ask if we could move to the main dining room. The answer was, no problem. Being on Open Table is a great assist considering most of the restuarants at the resort don't take reservations or you need to go thru Disney resorts to get one. Being pressed for time with vacationers makes Open Table even more valuable."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"The holiday cocktail was a joke - There was little, if any, alcohol in it. The food was good but not outstanding, which we expected when choosing one of your chain of restaurants...(the bread however was excellent.)"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
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"Menu is continually updated with new dishes. This is the hidden gem in Downtown Disney, outstanding food, reasonable pricing, no corkage fee and excellent service, a totally different experience from the other tourist orientated restaurants in the area. This a a return to place for a relaxed, high quality dinner, in a fun atmosphere. Eat inside if you don't want to hear the music of DTD. Or on the balcony and watch the people below walking aroudn and listen to the music. Highly recommended, one of the best of the Patina group of restaurants."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Our fifth year in a row to Disneyland and five satisfying visits to Catal. Best overall dining experience in Disneyland. Better food and wine choices then the exclusive Club 33. We have been fortunatte to have the same server for 4 out of five visits which fuurther demonstrates the quality of the establishment."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Great new dinner menu. The scallops are excellent. Can't wait to try more items. Best place to view the Disneyland fireworks from Downtown Disney on the second floor terrace. The Manchego salad with arugula, apples, dates and walnuts is always a winner. Great servers and welcoming staff."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Great opportunity for adults to have a genuinely good adult meal even with kids present as a respite from the lines and crowds of Disneyland. Gave us a chance to recharge before heading back to part two of our 15 hr Disneyland day..."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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"Very good food and service. All 3 diners were happy with the Gnocchi, Scallops and Salmon. The potato and Sausage app was very good as well."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2012
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Review 13 for Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
Good location, nice menu
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, we sat outside over downtown Disney and enjoyed the atmosphere but also could enjoy each other as it was not distracting to be over the crowds. Since it is so close to Disney, Catal is kid friendly but the menu is somewhat mature."
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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"This place is set up for greatness, unfortunately the service and food do not hold up. From the greeter - all 3 of them - to the waiter - who did know their signature white wine was French, not Italian, the service did not match this great space. We had to ask for an ice bucket to chill our wine and then we had to but it in ourselves. Food was good but overpriced for the portions (except the garlic fries which were huge). I hope the manager steps up and manages this place to the level it deserves. Oh, the only bright spot were the bus boys who cleaned the table efficiently. No wonder it was empty on a Saturday night."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, scenic view
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"Catal is a great spot to dine and wine. The food and wine selection is SUPERB! The ambiance and view from the Patio is spectacular. The service is unsurpassed. We had a special dietary need (Glutten Free) and Catal was able to accomodate it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We came for OC Restaurant Week to try it out. I loved it! Everything I had was beautiful & delicious. Mind you...it is not your ordinary Steak & potatoes. My entree came with Fired Sweet Breads. If you love culinary adventure, you will love Catal."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Good food, good service and nice ambiance. We sat on the patio and looked out over downtown Disney. Food portions were good, a bit pricey but the presentation was nice and the quality of food was good."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Had dinner on the outdoor patio upstairs. The food was great and the service was OK. Our server never came back to check on us, refill water, refill bread, confirm all orders arrived (which one of the four did not), etc. We depended on other servers to take care of us which they did very well. So except for our server, the experience was great. We ate late, 7:45 PM reservation, were seated immediately and had a fabulous view of the 9:30 PM Disney fireworks, which was an unexpected treat! Would definitely dine here again."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"The menu selection has gone downhill over the past few years. This used to be the one bright spot among the restaurants in Downtown Disney. We ate there often with our young daughter, often sitting on the outside patio to watch the Disney fireworks. We even had several office Holiday parties there. The menu used to feature a few unusual dishes & there were always one or two daily specials. It seems like Catal is now just "average" amongst a host of average restaurants in Downtown Disney. For a better dining experience, take the short walk or car ride to the Garden Walk where you can enjoy Roys, P F Changs & others."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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"On the pricey side, but the food and service were both very good and it's a nice cozy place to escape to for a meal when you're spending a couple of days at the nearby theme parks."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2013
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"This was a very LOUD restaurant. We were hoping it would be a little more romantic, but really not the case. Parking was not great since you have to fight the traffic of Downtown Disney. Probably a good place to eat if you are already going to be going to house of blues for a concert or downtown disney to people watch. Tapas were decent though."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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"We typically love Catal Restaurant; so much that it was our primary reason for spending Valentines Day in downtown Disney (driving from Phoenix to do so). However, we were seated at a tiny table wedged between other ciuples so close we could hear their every word and as such felt reluctant to hold any romantic conversation of our own. And while the Valentines menu was lovely, we eere disappointed not to have been given at least the option I of ordering from the regular menu. The noise, poor seating for couples, and limited menu made this a disappointing Valentine trip."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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"Catal: Great food, friendly staff, excellent service and great atmosphere. UVA Bar: Creative drinks (Purple Haze), friendly staff, excellent service and good location."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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"We were a group of six colleagues for dinner. For the most part, the food was very good, but the service was honestly terrible.
Our waitress took our drink orders promptly, but then almost entirely disappeared. We were seated for almost an hour before our bread arrived and our food orders were taken. Several parties around us were receiving much more prompt service, and they were served long before we were despite having been seated later.
Although the food was good, I don't think I would go to Catal again based on the service."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
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"Very crowded, it's Downtown Disney. Loud. Tables are packed in tight. Got all the ingredients for something special: decor, nice table setting, friendly servers, appetizing menu... but way too busy. Refills on drinks hard to come by, even had to wait 20 minutes for the check. They tried to do well."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"The hidden gem of Downtown Disney. Not a tourist restaurant, this is the real deal and more upscale. The restaurant is upstairs, on the balcony you can overlook Downtown Disney, but have the noise to deal with, inside it is quiet and elegant. The menu selections are excellent and the preparations excellent. The wine list is very good and their "no corkage" policy is an attraction to return, return, return. But, take a good wine that pairs well with food. Service is attentive without being over the shoulder. We go there whenever in the area, not for Disney, but for the outstanding food and you get 3 hours of free parking as well. Highly recommended"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We made a meal out of tapas and appetizers! It was fantastic. The servers were very knowleadgable and helpful. Fun cocktails and extensive wine list."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I guess big and fake is what one should expect at anything Disney and hoping for some sort of authentic Catalan tapas experience was foolish. We were going to a concert at House of Blues and this looked like the best prospect for decent food while trapped at Downtown Disney. Well, $80 later for very non-authentic food (for 2 without alcohol) in a too-large restaurant with very average service only confirmed the dread I had at having to spend time anywhere associated with the "Happiest Place on Earth"."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2005
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"I have been coming to Catal for years when I travel to Anaheim. The downtown Disney location could be a putoff to some , but the restaurant is first class. I mentioned it was kid friendly, but this is a very adult restaurant."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic
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"Went for an anniversary with my SO. Food was delicious, server very informative if not always attentive, atmosphere/ambiance were amazing. IMO this is the best restaurant in Downtown Disney, esp. for a classy dinner. I would advise starting with some tapas. The Frites were delicious, and while I thought the calamari stuffed with duck sausage was more bland than it sounded my SO loved it (she has a more sophisticated pallet than I do). We split the hand rolled cavatelli pasta with braised lamb which was amazing. Beer and wine list were a plus, even the NA drinks were good. Tad pricey, but good deal considering how expensive Disney is in general."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"The waiter was one of the best we have ever had. We were very disappointed though that at 7:00 pm Friday that they were out of their well known advertised house specialty, their prime rib. We purposely went their just for that. The other choices were good but just not the same."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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