Los Angeles is a city that dines early, sings late, and hates sitting in traffic between the two. The smartest play before a concert? Book a table you can walk to. Below, you’ll find ten destination restaurants—organized by nearby music venue—that let you savor dinner, ditch the parking headache, and still make the opening act. Each pick delivers crowd-pleasing menus, reserved-seat convenience, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps the night buzzing long after the encore.
Pasadena’s Rose Bowl — Bone Kettle
A fragrant 36-hour bone broth anchors the Indonesian-inspired ramen at Bone Kettle, just ten minutes from the stadium. Start with oxtail dumplings, then level up to the signature beef bone ramen before your favorite headliner takes the field.
Arts District’s Resident — Girl & the Goat
Chef Stephanie Izard’s sprawling outpost makes sharing plates an art form—crispy shrimp with sesame aioli, grilled pork belly over rice, and goat-milk caramel soft-serve. A six-minute walk brings you from the bustling bar to the Resident’s outdoor stage.
Music Center & Disney Hall — San Laurel
Inside the Conrad Los Angeles, José Andrés melds Spanish coastal flavors with SoCal produce: lobster salpicón, mole-rubbed lamb, and vermicelli mac-and-cheese. Reserve the terrace for Walt Disney Concert Hall views before a symphony or Broadway tour.
Crypto.com Arena — Joyce
Joyce channels Charleston charm—think buttermilk catfish, crawfish hushpuppies, and a zero-waste cocktail list—inside an art-lined dining room less than a mile from the arena’s main gates. Perfect for Lakers, Kings, or arena-tour nights.
Silver Lake’s Los Globos — Pijja Palace
The city’s trendiest Indian sports bar slings green-chile “pijja,” dosa-battered onion rings, and cardamom highballs. It’s a 10-minute stroll to the storied dance floor at Los Globos—ideal for stretching your legs before you start moving them.
USC’s Shrine Auditorium — Holbox
Chef Gilberto Cetina dresses pristine seafood with Yucatán heat: uni-topped yellowtail tostadas, shrimp cocktails thick with avocado, and scallops al carbón. The stall inside Mercado La Paloma sits half a mile from the Shrine’s historic music stage.
Greek Theatre — House of Pies
This retro diner (open 7 a.m.–1 a.m.) fuels Griffith Park shows with chicken pot pie, fish-and-chips, and a roster of fruit pies—strawberry, key lime, even peach. Open late enough to reward your hike back down the hill.
Wiltern — Quarters Korean BBQ
Order meats by the quarter-pound—prime ribeye, pork jowl—plus kimchi pancake and soju slushies at this lively K-BBQ house. Late-night hours make it the ultimate post-show grill session just steps from Wilshire’s neon landmark.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery — Kuya Lord
James Beard winner Maynard Llera plates family-style Filipino fare—slow-roasted lechon belly, longanisa sausage, pancit chami—for dine-in or takeaway. It’s the move before Cinespia screenings or indie music concerts on the cemetery lawn.
Hollywood Bowl — Linden
Chef Jonathan Harris fronts a seasonal menu. Endulge in smoked jerk duck, prawns over polenta, stellar bread with schmaltz cream cheese—just minutes from the Bowl. Book a 5 p.m. seating, finish by 6:15, and ride-share straight to your seat before the overture at LA’s favorite music venue.
Quick Tips for a No-Stress Dinner-and-Music Night
- Park Once: Choose a restaurant within a 10-minute walk to avoid stacked venue lots.
- Reserve Early: Pre-show prime times (5–6:30 p.m.) vanish fast—book two weeks out for weekends.
- Order Decisively: Tell servers you have tickets; most spots can pace a three-course meal in 75 minutes.
- Take Dessert to Go: Hand pies from House of Pies or doughnuts from Girl & the Goat make ideal post-concert treats en route home.
Whether you’re catching an arena megastar or an intimate club set, we have you covered on pre-show bites. Check them out and ensure the culinary portion of your night hits every high note—no detours required!