Best Spots for Craveable Mac and Cheese

When hunger kicks in, sometimes all that can satisfy you is a creamy bowl of mac and cheese. These Buena Park restaurants know how to make it right with options from the traditional to those that take it up a notch with the addition of lobster or BBQ brisket. Scroll through our favorites below and order up a bowl today!

Mac and cheese topped with cheese at Rock and Brews in Buena Park, CA

Rock & Brews

Your crew will definitely want to share the homemade mac and cheese at Rock & Brews that combines creamy queso with cavatappi pasta.

Calico Tater Bites In Knott's Berry Farm

This delicious combo of tater tots and mac and cheese will definitely give you the energy you need to get through a full day at Knott's Berry Farm.

Claim Jumper

Get some high end mac and cheese at Claim Jumper where lobster is the star. This creamy white cheddar mac and cheese is topped with lobster claw meat, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and green onions.

Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner

Homestyle dining is the name of the game at Mrs. Knott's and her traditional mac and cheese should definitely be on your list.

Ribs, mac and cheese and corn muffin at Boardwalk BBQ in Buena Park, CA

Outback Steakhouse

In-the-know diners don't pass up a side of the steakhouse mac and cheese at Outback. It's a blend of creamy cheddar, smoked gouda, and macaroni that's seasoned and topped with garlic breadcrumbs.

Boardwalk BBQ in Knott's Berry Farm

Whether you're going for the tri tip meal or the rack of ribs, the only side you need is the traditional mac and cheese at Boardwalk BBQ in Knott's Berry Farm.

Mac and cheese topped with brisket at Dickeys in Buena Park, CA

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

When you dine at Dickey's, you can get your mac and cheese as a side to go along with your pulled pork and ribs, or as a meal on its own. The Brisket Chili Mac is a meaty combo of mac topped with a hefty serving of brisket chili.

TGI Friday's

TGI Friday's doubles down on the cheese in their cheddar mac and cheese with a creamy cheese sauce and melted cheese on top.

Tater tots with Mac and Cheese, beans, and steak at Santa Maria BBQ in Buena Park, CA

Chick-fil-A

It might be all about the chicken at Chick-Fil-A but the mac and cheese is not to be missed. It's a classic macaroni and cheese recipe featuring a special blend of cheeses including parmesan, cheddar, and romano that's baked in-restaurant to form a crispy top layer of baked cheese. Order it; you'll thank us later.

Santa Maria BBQ

Can't decide between mac n' cheese and fries? Go for the Armageddon fries at Santa Maria BBQ and you'll have both—beer battered fries topped with mac n' cheese and baked beans. You better be hungry for this one!

Mac and Cheese at Mrs. Knotts Chicken Diner in Buena Park

Chili's Grill & Bar

The kids win out in the mac and cheese department at Chili's where they can order up the Pepper Pals Cheesy Chicken Pasta.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Here at Buffalo Wild Wings you'll find a creamy take on traditional mac and cheese with elbow pasta and white cheddar cheese sauce that's sure to please.

Lupo D' Abruzzo

Penne and marinara is mixed with fontina, gouda, parmesan, and gorgonzola in this Italian take on mac and cheese: the quatro formaggi at Lupo D'Abruzzo.

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