Chef Chris Keyser has intimate knowledge of pastas, which are the clear standouts at Union. After dinner, the Rose Bowl shuttle service picks up and drop off service at designated spots throughout Old Town, making it easy to leave the car parked and enjoy the night.

Few places on the east side or anywhere has such die-hard fans as Little Dom's. And for good reason: the quaint Italian bistro is exactly the neighborhood restaurant Los Feliz deserves. The warm atmosphere and service, al fresco dining, and menu stacked with classics is the reason you're sure to see a friend or neighbor next time you have dinner here. This being said, it's also a short (but robust) walk to the Greek Theater up in Griffith Park. Swing by before the show and grab a plate of pasta with red sauce or chicken parmesan. —Oren Peleg

Hanging out in the buzzy stretch of Los Feliz stretch of Vermont before going to the Greek Theater is a solid strategy for a first stop, as oysters, grilled duck breast, and a vegetable tagine await. Some inventive cocktails are worth looking into before calling a rideshare. —Oren Peleg

Not only is Antica the place for Neapolitan pies, but full of breezy coastal Italian pastas and a grilled branzino by veteran chef, Michele Rubini Once the meal is complete, getting to the Hollywood Bowl is walkable, but probably better served by a Lyft/Uber to arrive to LA’s beloved concert venue. —Oren Peleg

There isn’t a single restaurant that’s closer to the Palladium other than Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa. The 81-year-old venue is a staggering .1 miles away from the Sunset Boulevard restaurant, where sashimi, sushi, and hand rolls are abundant. Don’t sleep on the “trust me” menu, where the chef picks out a selection sure to dazzle before the show. —Mona Holmes

Try this before heading to a show at the Troubador: Order a cacio e pepe or bianca pizza with fennel sausage, fior di latte, fennel and onion. Then take a less than 10-minute walk to the historic venue that launched Elton John’s career. —Mona Holmes

Tagine Beverly Hills serves a refined Moroccan cuisine that matches its surroundings, but still dazzles with classics like bastilla, a sweetened phyllo dough traditionally stuffed with quail or pigeon, quefta, or spiced meat balls, and the namesake tagines (the lamb is recommended). The intimate, richly-appointed space is great for a date night regardless of pre-theater plans. —Oren Peleg

The trek between the El Rey theater and Republique is less than a half-mile away from one another. Which leaves plenty of time to walk and talk about which was best, the wild maine sea scallops, sweet corn agnolotti, or the almond brown butter cake. —Mona Holmes

The Chinese dumpling house serves some of the best xiao long bao/pork potstickers, this side of the San Gabriel Valley, and the crispy chicken is a delicious mouthful of spice. The cumin lamb is another favorite, one that adds some depth along with its crunch. Just be sure to factor in enough time for dinner, and a walk to Royce Hall. —Oren Peleg

The Mint is not only a great place to see new up-and-coming musicians and comedians perform, it is also a short distance from a stretch of Fairfax known as Little Ethiopia. Head to Merkato for deliciously spiced beef in dishes like the Yetibbs Fir-Fir, stuffed puff pastries like the Yesega Sambusa, and plenty of injera bread, or Ethiopian honey wine. —Oren Peleg

In 2016, the late Jonathan Gold declared Timothy Hollingsworth’s Otium as LA’s “most ambitious new restaurant in years.” Situated next to The Broad and blocks away from Disney Hall and The Music Center, it’s pretty filled before a show. If dinner doesn’t suit the mood, Otium’s cocktails deliver. —Oren Peleg

Chef Stephanie Izard brought her Chicago staple to the Arts District this summer, and is close to the intimate venue, Resident. There’s a festiveness in the air at Girl and the Goat, so opt for cocktails at the bar, or sit in the main dining room to try Izard’s pan-seared opah, shrimp and crispy greens, or the pork belly and rice. —Mona Holmes

Holbox, a stone's throw across the 110 freeway from the Shrine, is the right stop. Named for the small barrier island in Mexico, Holbox presents a deceptively small menu as each dish is bursting with fresh, bright flavors. Chef Gilberto Cetina Jr.’s dresses east coast scallops with chiles and morita for the scallops al carbon. The shrimp cocktail is cut with the butteriness of avocado. And the yellowtail and uni tostada, a true stand-out on the menu, pairs chewy and crispy textures, sharp flavors with richer ones, and a full display of beautiful colors with an otherwise simple presentation on the dish.

Long Beach’s the Ordinarie is one of Downtown’s coziest spots with leather banquettes, dark wood, and a comfort food-laden menu that sports white cheddar scallion popovers, chicken pot pie bites, short ribs with black garlic, and huckleberry pie. It’s less than a mile from the Terrace Theater that sits next to the ocean. —Mona Holmes