Napa Rose has reopened after being closed for most of 2025 to make significant changes to the restaurant. It reopens on February 6, 2026 at Disney’s Grand Californian. Almost everything has changed, from the dining spaces to the menus.

The main dining room and outdoor terrace offer a new prix fixe seasonal menu, custom wine pairings, and a new and enhanced children’s menu.

The culinary director, Andrew Sutton, has been at Napa Rose since it opened in 2001. Clint Chin is the executive chef, while Patrick Kirchen is the wine director. Jess Soman is the general manager.

Restaurant Entrance

Walking into the restaurant, two displays on the wall feature photographs, tools, materials, figures, and more. Each piece is enclosed in a naturally-shaped frame made of metal.

Dinner at Napa Rose is an elegant yet laid-back dining experience. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s wine country ambience.

Examples of appropriate dinner attire include dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dress shorts, sweaters, blouses, dresses and lifestyle shoes. They kindly request no hats, swimwear, tank tops, cutoffs or distressed jeans.

Bar & Lounge

French oak wood flooring extends throughout the entire restaurant, which you can see in the photo of the bar area above. The ceiling is composed of several different materials and lines.

A large display behind the bar extends all the way up to the ceiling.

The bar and lounge offer walk-in availability and á la carte offerings for diners looking to enjoy cocktails, wine selections, and small bites. Its menu rotates regularly based on the season.

There are plenty of spaces to sit and relax for a bit while enjoying beverages and small bites. Green marble, blue tile, and a beautiful mural tie in the California Craftsman aesthetic of the hotel and restaurant.

Nearby is the lounge, which has several spaces for groups to congregate. An oval rug sits in the center of the space while a chandelier hangs above.

A new fireplace sits between booths and a wine display, allowing for a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Leaf imprints from the trees at Golden Vine Winery inside Disney California Adventure are in the tiles.

There are three sets of booths, which are perfect for larger parties. Children are invited at Napa Rose, and a curated kids menu is available.

Private Dining Room

Past the bar and lounge is the private dining room, which seats up to 16 guests. There are two sets of doors that can be closed to offer more privacy. This was moved from the rear of the restaurant closer to the front.

Dark woods, deep colors on the rug, and brown leather give the space a woodsy feel, but the space is brightened with the glass chandeliers that hang above the tables.

Various wines, bottles, and glasses are displayed inside glass cabinets.

Chef’s Counter

The Chef’s Counter offers up to 18 guests the opportunity to sit and dine in direct view of the dynamic exhibition kitchen, where the Napa Rose chefs personalize each course of your meal, based on seasonality and creativity.

The prix fixe menu here starts at $250 per person.

Main Dining Room

The main dining room consists of more dark woods, leather booths, and wine displays.

Abstract chandeliers that resemble grapevines hang from the ceiling to provide elegant lighting.

A herringbone pattern gives the flooring a more visual contrast than the other spaces in the restaurant. Comfortable chairs surround the tables. A fireplace sits in the corner. Doors lead to the outdoor terrace.

Of all the spaces in the restaurant, the main dining room received the least amount of refurbishment work.

Outdoor Terraces

Guests can dine outside for a patio ambience. A fireplace provides warmth on chilly days.

Enjoy the views of Disney California Adventure out here. In our opinion, this space is gorgeous and the most improved.

Another outdoor patio is located off the bar and lounge space. Stone-covered columns, concrete tiling, and ambient lighting create the cozy atmosphere outside.

Food & Drink Reviews

We were invited to the press dinner, where we reviewed food and drink items from the Napa Rose menu. During the press dinner, our menu was pre-selected, as seen above. It was a bit different from the normal prix fixe menu because some items were a little different. We also received a “third course,” which was another food option from the second course. We were also able to select items from the vegan menu. Read our food and drink reviews from the experience.

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