If you are visiting Kings Island Amusement Park for the day, you’re most likely going to grab a bite to eat while you’re there.
I’m sharing tips to help you save on meals, restaurants to try at the park, and dining plan menu items so that you can plan ahead and make the most out of your dining experience at Kings Island.
Local Cincinnati Favorites
I love to check out the local foods when I visit a destination. If you are visiting from out of town, Kings Island has several local favorites in its dining options that will give you a taste of some of the local flavors.
LaRosa’s Pizza
A local chain known for their thin crust pizza served with a sweet sauce with provolone cheese on top. There is even a theory that LaRosa’s Pizza tastes better at Kings Island.
Skyline Chili
Cincinnati Style Chili has a cult following and most people either love it or hate it.
It’s definitely not your typical traditional chili and Skyline Chili is by far one of the most popular chili parlor chains in the area.
You can order a cheese coney, 3-way ( spaghetti covered with chili topped with a mound of shredded cheddar cheese), or a 4-way (3-way plus onions or beans)
Tom and Chee
You might recognize this brand from its features on Shark Tank or the Travel Channel. They are known for their grilled cheese and melts along with their grilled cheese donut.
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Grab a scoop of handcrafted ice cream using the French Pot Process.
One of the most popular flavors is Raspberry Chip, but you can’t go wrong with any of their flavors. Be ready for giant chunks of chocolate in any of the “chip” options.
Famous Blue Ice Cream
If you have a history of visiting Kings Island that spans a few decades, you might have fond memories of the Blueberry soft served ice cream.
It was known as the “Smurf cone” during the Hanna Barbera Land era of the park.
I highly recommend topping your blue ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, just because you can. Blue ice cream is the most nostalgic in the Planet Snoopy section of the park.
Blue ice cream can also be found in the “Ice Scream Zone” in the Action Zone area of the park.
Ways to Save Money on Meals at Kings Island
There are several options to choose from to save money on meals at Kings Island.
Single Meal Deal
A single-meal deal includes an entree, a side, and a regular fountain drink.
All-Day Dining Ticket
If you are just visiting for the day, I recommend the All Day Dining Plan.
This plan is best for out-of-town guests and Non-Season Pass holders. With All Day Dining, you get a meal with an entree and a side every 90 minutes.
I recommend setting an alarm on your phone to help you keep track of your meal times.
Premium All-Day Dining Ticket
The all-day dining tickets include an entree or snack every 90 minutes and include beverages all day. (Drink refills must be 15 minutes apart)
All-Season Dining Plan
There are a few ways that you can save on dining at Kings Island.
If you are a Season Pass Member I highly recommend the All Season Dining Plan that you can eat up to 2 meals, 4 hours apart during each visit.
You can read more about Why I bought the All Season Dining Plan here.
What Restaurants Are on the Kings Island All Season Dining Plan for 2023?
- Chicken Shack
- Coconut Cove Cafe
- Coney Bar-B-Que
- Enrique’s
- Festhaus
- Grain & Grill
- Island Smokehouse
- Juke Box Diner
- LaRosa’s Pizzeria
- Miami River Brewhouse
- Panda Express
- Planet Snoopy Grill
- Potato Works
- Skyline Chili
- The French Corner
- Tom & Chee
Where Can I Get Snacks on the Premium All-Day Ticket?
- Auntie Anne’s (Both Locations)
- Calypso Coolers
- Cinnabon
- Coney Treats
- Dippin Dots (All Locations)
- Ice Scream Zone
- Meteor Canteen
- Rivertown Funnel Cake
- Snoopy Treats
- World’s Greatest Funnel Cakes
What Meals Are on the All-Season Dining Plan This Year (2023)?
International Street
The French Corner
- Chicken Salad Croissant & Pommes Frites
- Ham Croissant & Pommes Frites
- Italian Croissant & Pommes Frites
- Soup of the Day & Baguette
Grain & Grill
- Moroccan Chicken & Side
- Glazed Pork & Side
- Greek Rosemary Lemon Beef & Side
- Spanish Shrimp Skewers & Side
LaRosa’s® Pizzeria
- 2 Slices of Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza & 2 Breadsticks
- Antipasto Salad
Wishbone Grill
- Dinosaurs Alive! Caveman Chicken Wings
Coney Mall
- 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders & Side
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Pulled Pork Sandwich & Side
- Rotisserie Chicken & Side
- Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs & Side
- Smoked Vegan Sausage & Side
Jukebox Diner
- ¼lb All-Beef Split Hot Dog & Fries
- 3 Chicken Tenders & Fries
- American Double Stack Cheeseburger & Fries
- American Double Stack Hamburger & Fries
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich & Fries
- Patty Melt & Fries
- Vegan Burger & Fries
Skyline Chili®
- 2 Cheese Coneys & Fries
- 3-Way
- 4-Way
- Greek Salad
LaRosa’s® Pizzeria
- 2 Slices of Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza & 2 Breadsticks
- Antipasto Salad
Rivertown
Miami River Brewhouse
- BBLT & Potato Barrels
- Big Dog & Potato Barrels
- Clucks & Potato Barrels
- Hail Caesar Salad
- KI Salad
- London Bridge & Potato Barrels
- Pub Burger & Potato Barrels
- Three Pigs Pulled Pork Sliders & Potato Barrels
- Trailblazer Burger & Potato Barrels
Rivertown Potato Works
- 3 Chicken Tenders & Fresh Cut Fries
- Bacon Cheese Fresh Cut Fries
- Buffalo Chicken Fresh Cut Fries
- Pulled Pork Fresh Cut Fries
Tom + Chee®
- BBQ Bacon Grilled Cheese & Chips
- Classic Grilled Cheese & Chips
Action Zone
Chicken Shack
- 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders & Fries
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Fries
- Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Fries
- Crispy Chicken Salad
Oktoberfest
Festhaus
- 2 Slices of Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza & 2 Breadsticks Gluten-Free pizza available upon request
- 3 Chicken Tenders & Fries
- Antipasto Salad
- Cheeseburger & Fries
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Hamburger & Fries
- Vegan Burger & Fries
Panda Express®
- 2 Entrée Plate & 1 Side
Planet Snoopy
Planet Snoopy™ Grill
- ¼lb All-Beef Hot Dog & Potato Barrels
- 3 Chicken Tenders & Potato Barrels
- Cheeseburger & Potato Barrels
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Corn Dog & Potato Barrels
- Hamburger & Potato Barrels
Soak City Dining
Coconut Cove Café
- 2 Slices of Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza & 2 breadsticks
- 3 Chicken Tenders & Fries
- Antipasto Salad
- Cheeseburger & Fries
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Hamburger & Fries
- Hot Dog & Fries
Island Smokehouse
- 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders & Side
- 6 Smoked Chicken Wings & Side
- Hand-Breaded Shrimp & Side
- Pulled Pork Sandwich & Side
Skyline Chili® Express
- 2 Cheese Coneys & Chips
What’s on the Premium All Day Dining Ticket This Year (2023)?
International Street
Auntie Anne’s®
- Auntie Anne’s® Original Pretzel (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel (Premium All Day Dining only)
Cinnabon®
- BonBites™ 4 Pack (Premium All Day Dining only)
The French Corner
- Boston Cream Pie Crème Éclair (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Fondue for Two (Premium All Day Dining only)
Funnel Cakes
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
International Street Treats
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
Coney Mall
Coney Treats
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Oreo® Churro Bites (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Dippin’ Dots®
- Snack Dippin’ Dots (Premium All Day Dining only)
Rivertown
Auntie Anne’s®
- Auntie Anne’s® Original Pretzel (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel (Premium All Day Dining only)
Dippin’ Dots® 1
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Snack Dippin’ Dots (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Oreo® Churro Bites (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Dippin’ Dots® 2
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Snack Dippin’ Dots (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Rivertown Funnel Cakes
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
Area 72
Meteor Canteen
- Afterburner Fries (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Pretzel Poppers (Premium All Day Dining only)
Action Zone
Ice Scream Zone
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Planet Snoopy
Blue Ice Cream
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
Snoopy™ Treats
- Jumbo Cotton Candy (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Oreo® Churro Bites (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Soak City Dining
Calypso Coolers
- Regular Popcorn (Premium All Day Dining only)
- Soft Pretzel with Cheese (Premium All Day Dining only)
Wave Pool Dippin’ Dots®
- Snack Dippin’ Dots (Premium All Day Dining only)
Ways to Save Money on Drinks at Kings Island
Soft Drinks, Pop, Coke, or whatever you call it
If you are big on soft drinks, you have a few ways that you can save on beverages too.
If you are only visiting for the day you might consider purchasing the Souvenir Bottle (Buy online and save)
Enjoy Coca-Cola beverages including Minute Maid Lemonade, Hi-C Fruit Punch, and Powerade all day long. You get FREE refills on your first visit and pay $6 plus tax for each whenever you visit within the same season.
All Season Drink Plan With Souvenir Bottle
If you are a Season Pass holder for the best value you can choose between the All Season Souvenir Bottle or go bottle free with the Season Pass Drink Plan and enjoy unlimited drink refills for one low price for the season!
If you don’t want to carry around a souvenir bottle each time you visit the park there is a All Season Drink Plan with a paper cup option.
*There is a 15-minute interval between drink refills.
Are Courtesty Cups of Water Still Available?
Yes, you can still get courtesy cups of water where drinks are available.
They are small cups so if you want to stay hydrated all day you may want to consider purchasing a souvenir drink cup.
Where Can You Purchase Adult Beverages at Kings Island?
There are a few locations where you can buy a beer or specialty drink. The Bier Garten has a full-service bar, offering wine, spirits, craft beers, and frozen drinks.
There is also a bar and stand serving beverages with alcohol in the Soak City Waterpark.
Miami River Brewhouse and Festhaus also have alcohol available for purchase.
Where are the Coffee Stops at Kings Island?
Coffee lovers will find lots of caffeinated options at the large Starbucks with plenty of seating located on International Street.
Got Food Allergies?
You can still find lots of dining options throughout the park.
If you have a specific dietary regimen or if you have food allergies, you will want to speak to a food and beverage supervisor for guidance and recommendations.
For specifics on each restaurant menu item in the park, you’ll want to check out the Kings Island Food Allergen & Dietary Restrictions Guide.
It covers the most common food allergies and dietary preferences including:
- Milk
- Egg
- Fish
- Shellfish
- Peanuts
- Tree Nuts
- Soybean
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
One of My Favorite Places to Dine at Kings Island
During the summer months, I always look forward to the breaded shrimp, spicy sauce, and wavy fries at the Island Smokehouse in Soak City.
I order it every time I visit the waterpark and sometimes I even walk over from the other side of the park for it. The breading for the shrimp reminds me of a hushpuppy and the sauce has a great kick to it.
All season long Coney-BBQ- Smokehouse is my go-to for meats that have been slow-cooked with great sides.
Air Conditioned Dining Options at Kings Island
If you are trying to beat the heat, my first recommendation would be the Miami River Brewhouse.
Another great location would be the Festhaus with large Bavarian-style tables perfect for large groups which also has several different restaurants in one spot along with live shows throughout the day.
More Sweet Treats
Because you can never have too many sweets on an adventure day, I recommend sharing a funnel cake ice cream sundae (located on International Street near the Eiffel Tower) or another local favorite, Graeter’s Ice Cream.
You can also find specialty candies and treats at the Sweet Spot or grab a cinnamon sugar pretzel at Auntie Anne’s.
Unique Eats
If you are feeling extra adventurous check out the wild flavors of cotton candy- ( chili pepper, cake batter, and ranch to name a few) inside The Sweet Spot shop on International Street.
Want to Save on Your Next Visit to Kings Island?
You can find the lowest prices on discount tickets to Kings Island here.
More Information
You can plan your next visit and find more information on the King Island website.
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10 Fun Things for Non-Riders to Do at Kings Island
Why I Bought the All-Season Dining Plan at Kings Island
What You Need to Know About Winterfest at Kings Island
Disclosure: I’m a Kings Island Ambassador which means that I share my love for the park and enjoy perks and behind-the-scenes access. This article contains affiliate links.
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