Credit: DisneyThere’s a unique anticipation when a beloved restaurant closes for renovations, especially one as significant as Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Since opening in 2001, Napa Rose has been renowned for its sophisticated California wine-country cuisine and has earned a loyal following for special occasions.
However, its recent closure raised concerns among fans about how the renovations would impact its character, culinary offerings, and celebrated wine program. Fortunately, after months of waiting, Disneyland Resort has announced a concrete reopening date along with details that suggest a commitment to preserving and enhancing what has always made Napa Rose special.
Napa Rose Reopens February 6, 2026
Napa Rose will officially reopen on February 6, 2026, after an extensive transformation that refreshed the restaurant’s look while maintaining its commitment to California wine country cuisine infused with global influences. The reopening honors the restaurant’s 25-year legacy while introducing updates designed to enhance the dining experience across multiple service formats.
Reservations for Napa Rose will open on January 27, 2026, beginning no earlier than 9 AM PST. Guests can book through the Disneyland website, with advance planning strongly recommended given the restaurant’s popularity and the pent-up demand from fans waiting for reopening.
Multiple Disneyland Dining Experiences Under One Roof
The reimagined Napa Rose offers several distinct dining formats designed to accommodate different occasions, group sizes, and levels of formality. This flexible approach allows the restaurant to serve guests seeking everything from casual drop-in visits to elaborate multi-course celebrations.
The newly redesigned bar and lounge provides the most spontaneous option, serving crafted cocktails and luxurious small bites available à la carte. The space features cozy seating areas, a striking new bar, and a fireplace, creating a warm, relaxed ambiance. The bar and lounge extend outdoors to a renovated patio offering alfresco dining inspired by California wine country. Reservations are not required for the bar and lounge; walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
The main dining room debuts a seasonal prix fixe menu with optional custom wine pairings designed to complement each multi-course experience. Families dining together will find a newly enhanced children’s menu for guests ages 9 and under. Guests may choose indoor seating surrounded by Napa Rose’s celebrated 1,500-label wine collection, or outdoor seating on the expanded terrace evoking the relaxed elegance of open-air wine country dining.
Advance reservations are highly recommended for the main dining room and outdoor terrace, available up to 60 days in advance via Disneyland.com or NapaRose.com. Limited same-day reservations may also be available.
The Chef’s Counter seats up to 18 guests, offering direct views of the exhibition kitchen, where Napa Rose chefs personalize each course based on seasonality and creative inspiration. For the first time, Chef’s Counter reservations can be booked online through NapaRose.com, rather than by phone. Guests celebrating special occasions may also reserve the newly renovated private dining room, accommodating up to 16 guests, by contacting the restaurant directly.
The Disneyland Culinary Team and Menu
Chef Andrew Sutton, culinary director of signature dining and a guiding force at Napa Rose since its 2001 opening, collaborated with Executive Chef Clint Chin to develop menus highlighting seasonal California ingredients while incorporating global flavors and techniques.
The dessert program is led by Executive Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo and Pastry Chef Nubia Renteria, both bringing more than 25 years of experience crafting signature confections at Disneyland Resort. General Manager Jess Soman and Wine Director Patrick Kirchen complete the team delivering the thoughtfully curated epicurean experience.
Bar and lounge offerings include refined small plates such as Beef Tartare topped with Osetra caviar, rich Bone Marrow Custard, and Laughing Tiger, a creative reimagining of the fan-favorite Smiling Tiger Salad that maintains connections to Napa Rose’s established menu while introducing new preparations.
Main dining room highlights feature American Wagyu New York steak served medium rare with grape fennel mostarda, Oak Roasted Forest Mushrooms, and Sorpresine Pasta prepared with Dungeness crab and Santa Barbara uni butter. These dishes showcase the restaurant’s commitment to premium ingredients and technical execution that justify fine dining pricing.
Dessert offerings include Nantes Carrot Cake Crémeux and Elevated and Reminiscent Valrhona Chocolate Bar, providing elegant, indulgent finishes that round out the multi-course experience with creativity and refinement.
What the Disneyland Transformation Means
The extensive reimagining appears to have enhanced Napa Rose’s strengths rather than fundamentally altering its identity. The addition of distinct dining formats creates flexibility that should improve accessibility for guests seeking different experiences, from casual bar bites to elaborate Chef’s Counter dinners.
The ability to book Chef’s Counter reservations online rather than requiring phone calls removes friction from the reservation process and makes this premium experience more accessible to guests who prefer digital booking. The renovated private dining room provides enhanced options for celebrations and special occasions requiring dedicated space.
The expanded outdoor terrace and renovated patio increase capacity while providing alfresco dining options that feel particularly appropriate for California wine country inspired cuisine. The 1,500-label wine collection remains central to the experience, maintaining Napa Rose’s reputation as a premier wine destination.
Planning Your Visit
Guests interested in experiencing the reimagined Napa Rose should mark January 27, 2026 on their calendars as the date reservations open. Given the restaurant’s popularity and months of pent-up demand from closure, securing reservations for preferred dates and times will likely require booking immediately when availability opens.
The 60-day advance booking window provides substantial planning time for guests organizing Disneyland Resort visits around dining experiences. The February 6 reopening date arrives quickly, giving eager fans minimal wait time between reservation opening and actual dining opportunities.
For guests seeking more spontaneous experiences, the walk-in friendly bar and lounge provides options that don’t require advance planning, though availability isn’t guaranteed during peak periods.
After months of waiting, Napa Rose fans finally have concrete information about when they can return to this beloved fine dining destination and what the transformed experience will offer.