Lamplight Lounge

"Warm, bubbling ricotta and cheddar cheeses, roasted peppers, buttery caramelized leeks — this is cheese dip done right. Crisp, salty bits of pork belly layered throughout the dip set it apart. When you drag the toasted sourdough crostini through it, they are sturdy enough to get a little bit of everything in a single bite. Whether you share it with the table as an appetizer or enjoy it all to yourself as an entree, I promise you won’t regret it." - Andee Gosnell

"There’s only one dessert on the menu at Lamplight Lounge, but when it’s tiny, made-to-order doughnuts, there’s no need for another option. The preparations change seasonally, including strawberry lychee, chocolate hazelnut and dulce de leche in the past, and they always come with creative toppings and a dipping sauce." - Julie Tremaine

"Elemental’s aguachile tostada at Lamplight Lounge might be more appealing for those who can’t take the heat." - Carlye Wisel

"Location: Lamplighter’s Lounge, Pixar Pier, California Adventure You lost your little nephew somewhere on Pixar Pier and need to put your feet up. Good news: Lamplighter’s Lounge (formally Cove Bar) is right around the corner for all your de-stressing needs. Though the menu went through a pretty massive overhaul, one hold-over from the original Cove Bar is the tremendous lobster nachos that we order every time we’re in California Adventure. What seems like an obvious theme park no-no is actually one gigantic YES. Be sure to ask about the secret cocktail menu as well." - brant cox

"There are plenty of fun secret menu items at this Pixar Pier restaurant, but a favorite of longtime passholders is the Fun Wheel, which was available at the lounge’s former incarnation, The Cove Bar. The colorful, potent cocktail is a take on the Long Island iced tea with gin, vodka, rum, passion fruit vodka, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice." - Caroline Pardilla