Pitfire Pizza Echo Park
One of the best ways to prepare for a Dodgers game is with a satisfied appetite. Keep it close to home by visiting a nearby restaurant or bar—plenty of Los Angeles’ finest eats and drinks are just a short drive from the stadium. From raw bar delights to Japanese cuisine, red-sauce Italian and more, here is where to dine near Dodger Stadium.
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Less than a 10-minute walk from the ballpark, Tsubaki pleases diners with Japanese cuisine with a California ethos. Make your choice of wine, sake or beer and relish in a shared feast of chef’s choice sashimi; Japanese latkes with salmon, iburi gakko, pickled cucumber and yuzu scallion creme fraiche; charcoal-grilled proteins; pan-fried rice and more. Consider leaving room for the roasted green tea-infused chocolate soft serve ice cream or heading next door for a post-meal sake at its little brother concept, the James Beard-winning OTOTO. 1356 Allison Ave 90026
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A rightful kickoff to a Dodger game day, commit to the spirit of the Golden State with a California cuisine meal. Majordomo reaps the benefits of our region’s bountiful produce and abundance of various food cultures with a menu that features whipped bone marrow, fried cauliflower, a melon salad, clam lo mein, raw bar bites, smoked half bo ssäm (pork shoulder) and grilled striped bass. Plus, you’ll feel ultra chic sitting in this industrial space. 1725 Naud St 90012
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Ideal for a post-afternoon game drink, this elevated cantina keeps spirits bright just under a mile away from Dodger Stadium. Fans of tequila-based espresso martinis run here for Bar Flores’ take on the trendy cocktail, while many other imbibers love to cheers with the signature pink Flores Margarita. 1542 Sunset Blvd 90026
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Known for its savory French dip sandwiches, Philippe The Original sits only about a mile and a half from the stadium. Located in the center of Chinatown, this establishment opened in 1908 and has remained one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants, allowing you to maintain that game day spirit from the get-go. Sandwiches are offered with different proteins, ranging from beef to turkey to pastrami. The menu goes beyond the beloved dip with their diner-style breakfast, perfect right before an early afternoon game. If you head in later in the day, be sure to leave room for a slice of pie. 1001 N Alameda St 90012
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To satisfy pizza cravings, the Echo Park location of Pitfire Pizza is a five-minute shot down Sunset from the stadium. The menu offers classic pizzas like Zoe’s Pepperoni, as well as vegan options like Field of Mushrooms. Make your meal extra hearty with rich pastas like linguine bolognese, baked mac and cheese and roasted chicken and mushroom cavatappi. 2141 W Sunset Blvd 90026
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Delighting Angelenos since 1977, Yang Chow in Chinatown serves classic Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine and is only a mile away from Dodgers Stadium. Beyond the acclaimed slippery shrimp, Yang Chow serves dishes like Szechuan beef, crisp duck and egg drop soup. It makes for the perfect wind-down following an afternoon game when you want to escape the sun and relax over tea and sizzling flavors. 819 N Broadway 90012
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A few steps away from Bar Flores is one of L.A.’s toughest reservations in town. Donna’s proves the hype is real with East Coast Italian hits like the fan-favorite fusilli alla vodka and Tonnato Caesar Salad and garlic bread, both topped with plenty of fluffy parmesan. If you can’t grab a reservation in time, arrive a little before doors open for a potential 5 p.m. seating at the bar, and you should be in your seats by the time the Dodgers take the field. 1538 Sunset Blvd 90026
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Also in Echo Park, indulge oyster cravings just a mile from the stadium. The Lonely Oyster is as committed to sustainable practices as it is to serving vibrant seafood creations. Raw eats like oysters and crudos are the bread and butter here, but plates like the tomato vermouth mussels and fettuccine alle vongole will send your tastebuds into a new dimension. 1320 Echo Park Ave 90026
If you’re coming from Cypress, Glassel or Highland Parks, consider making an easy pit stop at Barra Santos. It’s a three-and-a-half-mile drive from Dodgers HQ and will charm you with its intimate space, great wine and even better food. The Portuguese menu entices foodies with dishes like the garlicky New Caledonia prawns; Brentwood corn with chili butter and habanero ash; peppered tuna crudo doused with lemon, orange and olive oil and a pork sandwich marinated with Urfa chili, paprika, coriander and piso herb sauce. 1215 Cypress Ave 90065
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Neighbor to Sage, if craft cocktails are more of your thing, head to Lowboy. You’ll likely run into other Dodger fans here while sipping on pitchers of Highland Park lager. You can also choose from a lineup of classic and specialty cocktails like the Lowboy Paloma or mezcal-guava Bloody Buzz to pair with orders of burgers and fries. 1540 Sunset Blvd 90026
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Natural wine aficionados will want to pop into this Chinatown restaurant whether or not your commute takes you through the downtown neighborhood. A little over a mile from Dodger Stadium, grab a reservation ASAP for Lasita. The Filipino rotisserie and natural wine bar attracts a crowd with a Europe-forward wine list and standout dishes like the Sizzlin’ Pork Belly Sisig, garlic fried rice and brined, stuffed and marinated chicken with lemongrass, garlic, spring onion and ginger. 727 N Broadway 90012
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Doing right by the city of Los Angeles and its baseball representatives, this list would not be complete without a taco establishment. Less than half a mile away from the stadium, the Sunset Boulevard location of Guisados treats Angelenos to the beauty of fresh, handmade tortillas piled with traditionally braised steak, chicken, pork and veggies. The street taco size of these morsels allows you to have a varied feast if you can’t choose between the juicy goodness of steak picado and the excellence of the Mole Poblano with chicken breast, sour cream, queso fresco, red onion and dried chile. 1261 Sunset Blvd 90026
See also: The Best Los Angeles Restaurants For Takeout
Photography by: Wonho Frank Lee
