Disney's Napa Rose Reopens After Extensive Renovations

The iconic restaurant at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa unveils a new look and menu for its 25th anniversary.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:07pm

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After an 8-month closure for renovations, Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is set to reopen on February 6, coinciding with the restaurant's 25th anniversary. The remodel has added more patio seating, fireplaces in the dining room, and an expanded 18-seat chef's counter. The menu has also been updated to feature a broader range of flavors and ingredients beyond the previous focus on wine country cuisine.

Why it matters

Napa Rose has long been considered one of the top dining destinations at the Disneyland Resort, but the restaurant faced criticism in recent years that its magic needed a refresh. The renovations and menu updates aim to keep Napa Rose competitive with other high-end restaurants in Disney's portfolio, like the Michelin-starred Victoria & Albert's and Capa.

The details

The renovations at Napa Rose have added more patio seating, fireplaces in the dining room, and an expanded 18-seat chef's counter. The menu has also been updated by executive chef Andrew Sutton and executive chef Clint Chin to feature a broader range of flavors and ingredients, including dishes like American wagyu New York steak, handmade sorpresine pasta with Dungeness crab and uni butter, and playful desserts like Nantes carrot cake cremeux. The restaurant also offers a new children's menu.

  • Napa Rose temporarily closed in April 2025 for renovations.
  • Napa Rose will reopen on February 6, 2026, coinciding with the restaurant's 25th anniversary.
  • Reservations for the reopening will go live on January 27, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The players

Napa Rose

A fine dining restaurant located at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, known for its California wine country cuisine.

Andrew Sutton

The alum of Napa Valley's Auberge du Soleil and the opening chef at Napa Rose, who continues to oversee the restaurant.

Clint Chin

The executive chef who oversees the day-to-day kitchen operations at Napa Rose.

Patrick Kirchen

The Napa Rose wine director who selects custom wine pairings from the restaurant's 1,500-label collection.

Jorge Sotelo

The executive pastry chef who, along with pastry chef Nubia Renteria, is in charge of the desserts at Napa Rose.

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What they’re saying

“Reopening Napa Rose feels deeply personal. We took the time to do this right ... The room feels warmer and more open, the energy more connected, and the experience more expressive of who we are as a team right now.”

— Andrew Sutton, Executive Chef (Eater LA)

“We're working at the strongest level we ever have — as cooks, as a dining room, and as a collective. The menu and wine program are intentionally broader and more international in perspective, always grounded in craftsmanship, seasonality, and respect for the ingredients. Everything — the food, the service, the wines — comes together with a sense of harmony that feels honest to us.”

— Andrew Sutton, Executive Chef (Eater LA)

What’s next

Reservations for the reopened Napa Rose will go live on January 27, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The takeaway

Napa Rose's extensive renovations and menu updates aim to keep the iconic Disney restaurant competitive with other high-end dining options at the resort, while still maintaining the sense of magic and craftsmanship that has made it a beloved destination for 25 years.