Short DLR trip in Oct.: Where should I eat?

[billybastion]

Hi everyone-

I'll be in LA in October for a work conference and will spend a couple of days in Disneyland when it's over. I'll be staying in the Grand Californian and will be on my own. I'll have two dinners, one lunch, and two breakfasts to eat anywhere and anything in the parks and I'm open to any kind of food and service.

Where should I eat?

Edit: Any snacks I shouldn't miss?

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Well I can tell you where to go in the MK & DTD:

Magic Kingdom
TS
Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue (Frontierland)
Blue Bayou Restaurant (New Orleans Square)
CS
Bengal Barbecue (Adventureland) Chieftan, Outback Skewers & Jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzels
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (Frontieland) Great quick Mexican food
Royal Street Veranda (New Orleans Square) Clam Chowder, Gumbo & Fritters

Downtown Disney
TS
Catal Restaurant
ESPN Zone
CS
La Brea Bakery & Cafe
Napolini
Uva Bar

Though I have not been to the California Adventure I think these places sound great:

California Adventure
TS
Wine Country Trattoria
CS
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Mendocino Terrace at the Golden Vine Winery
Paradise Garden Grill

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Oh and I have not stayed at any of the Resorts there but I have always wanted to try the Napa Rose (GCR)
and Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar (DLH). Both of the menus looked great and when I was there we were planning on stopping by Trader Sam's but we went to UVA Bar & Cafe instead.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I love the Plaza Inn on Main Street. I'd recommend that and also the chicken fusilli dish at Pizza Port in Tomorrowland. So good. Honest I've never had a bad experience at any of the quick service restaurants at Disneyland. They're all good in their own way. If I were you, I'd make it a point to try Carthay Circle and Flo's at DCA.

Concerning snacks, I've heard the churros at Disneyland are better than the WDW ones so I'd recommend that. The corn dogs on Main Street are delicious and you can't skip ice cream at the Gibson Girl. I've heard the hot dogs in Toontown are good too. I've never tried them.

 

[Nicole]

Bengal Barbeque was our family's favorite on our trip in 2010. We wished we'd found it the first day and not the last day!

 

[billybastion]

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!