Munching on a Monday in Ghost Town

The first order of business once Eric Lynxwiler and I entered Knott’s Berry Farm was to chow down at the Ghost Town Grill, which originally opened in 1941 as the Buffalo Steakhouse. On Sept. 11, 1946, it was renamed the Ghost Town Grill with an expanded interior designed by artist Paul von Klieben. The façade, faux chuckwagon, and mural are still there. Eric pointed out this painting on the way to our table, which is also by von Klieben:

How about this little patch of history? I love seeing the layers of wallpaper history:

Even though there’s probably not an ounce of Boysenberry juice in it, I still had to order the Boysenberry punch to accompany my lunch:

I ordered the Mac and Cheese:

…and Eric had the Edamame Salad:

I finished the meal with a slice of Boysenberry pie à la mode. Note: the very cool placemat underneath our plates was designed by none other than Eric himself.

Don’t worry; there are plenty more Knott’s photos to come!

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Back to Knott's, Pt. 3: The Ghost Town Grill

Here is the number one reason why I returned to Knott's after a four year absence: The Ghost Town Grill. The Rumor Mill has been buzzing that possibly this restaurant that has been serving guests since 1946 might actually be on the chopping block.



I believe the two large murals that adorn the interior are by early Knott's art director Paul von Klieben.



Closer...



and very close!



The other mural is above the kitchen window, disguised as a Covered Wagon. I love it!



The Boysenberry Shake came out first. Nothing like starting with dessert!



I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Salad and it was tasty.



We attempted to pump the waitress for info, but she wasn't falling for the bait. If she knew something, this old pro wasn't going to cough up the answers any time soon. All she said was that for years there was talk about restoring/fixing/updating the restaurant but it hadn't happened yet. Only time will tell.



Here's a sneak preview of my next Knott's post. But not necessarily on Monday. I might have something else for you to enjoy.



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Meeting at Ghost Town Grill

A few photos from my lunch at Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town Grill. The red-eyed ravens were perched by the restaurant's sign as part of the Knott's Scary Farm overlay.



The menu; what would you care to order?



One of the very cool murals inside the restaurant that first opened in 1946:



A panoramic view of the same mural:



You know me and light fixtures; I'm obsessed.



I love how the wagon has been incorporated into the order/serving window:



The mural above shows a covered wagon camp:



One of the cozy booths:



Vintage looking Halloween decor (including muslin cobwebs) adorned the interior:



The Boysenberry Shake that I ordered was tasty!



The Sourdough Frisco Burger hit the spot. Hazel, our waitress, made sure I cleaned my plate.



My lunch companions included Ken Stack (be sure to check out his Liberty Ranch Facebook page on amusement parks), OC Historians Phil Brigandi, Stephanie George, and Chris Jepsen. On the far right is Knott's legend John Waite (more on him in future posts!).



After lunch, we rode a few of the Knott's Berry Farm classic attractions, which will be featured here soon!

For Ken, from yesterday's post, here's a closeup of the Sierra Tower of the Disneyland Hotel:



For Cox Pilot - is this the area you thought was the Harbor Drive sign? Sorry there's not more detail!



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