Zach Pollack’s Cosa Buona is an Echo Park staple on the corner of Sunset and Alvarado. This neighborhood mainstay is perfect for a glass of wine and some mozzarella sticks before a game, and it also works for families eager to down blistery wood-fired pepperoni pizzas and some salads.

Lowboy is the kind of drinks and snacks spot that every neighborhood deserves, with a weekday happy hour, strong cocktails, and a menu that ticks off several burgers, a California-style burrito, and more. Those looking to have a particular kind of night out can opt for the beer and shot combo list.

披薩,特別是廣場類型,旅遊better than the thin-crust round variety. Quarter Sheets, which took over the former Trencher space in Echo Park, has creative takes on the Sicilian pizza genre,along with cake slicesby House of Gluten. The carb-loaded one-two punch is great for taking to Dodger Stadium, but the place also works as a hyper-local, walkable-to-the-stadium option for game day.

Daniel Son and his family churn out reasonably priced, flavor-packed Japanese-style convenience store sandwiches at this humble Chinatown restaurant. Classics like the pork katsu or chicken katsu sandos are excellent, while the slightly sweet crispy shrimp and candied walnuts sando is a gamechanger.

有傳聞說,菲利普的原始world’s first French Dip in 1918, so it is only appropriate to eat there before watching one of MLB’s oldest teams. Everything is made to order, especially the beef double dip with jus. But the sandwich must be layered with Philippes’ house-made mustard which packs a bit of heat, but in the best way possible.

Roaming around in a wide trailer, this Swiss Army knife-style taqueria serves carne asada, chile colorado, chicharrón, and even mole in tacos, burritos (called sobaquera here for their wide, paper-thin tortillas), and more.

The sake flows freely at Ototo, one of LA’s best Japanese hangouts. The sibling restaurant to next-door Tsubaki, this spot is more rollicking and fun, meant for snacks and drinks before a day at the ballpark. There’s a lot to learn inside the restaurant’s extensive drinks book, so it’s to make trips here a season-long habit.

Echo Park’s favorite arcade restaurant is back, and the games are lit up and ready for action. So too is chef Diego Argoti, whose new project Poltergeist puts some of the city’s most flavorful and inventive cooking front and center. Whether popping in for a bar burger and a beer or a full night in the dining room with friends, this is perhaps the best spot for a Dodgers pregame.

Need a blast of Vietnamese flavor before the ballgame? This classic northern Chinatown phở restaurant has it all, from heaping, steaming bowls of spice-laden beef phở to crispy egg rolls wrapped with lettuce and fresh herbs. Reasonable prices, quick service, and a relaxed dining room make it a terrific pre-game choice.

This corner Chinatown staple is a short trek away from Dodger Stadium but has become ground zero for an afternoon beer ahead of first pitch. The brewery pours the full array of its own award-winning craft beers and also offers guest taps and plenty of food, including poutine-style tater tots, pretzels, wings, a burger, and beyond.

Tucked into the ground floor of a small building between Chinatown and Echo Park on Sunset, Bar Henry is the local’s answer to beating the Dodger crowds. While other spots up the street present more of a party vibe, here it’s all about great cocktails, good music, and a rotating collection of events and curated evenings that make every arrival feel brand new. Want food? There are tacos galore on the sidewalks nearby, too.