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Date night in Downtown Los Angeles

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Downtown Los Angeles.

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Planning a date night in Downtown Los Angeles? We track 112 spots here — places for dinner, bars and spots for dessert — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Downtown Los Angeles guides plan the whole evening: romantic restaurants, rooftop bars, speakeasies, cocktail bars, live music venues, special-occasion restaurants, restaurants with a view, dessert spots, activities and arcades & games, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

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The best date spots in Downtown Los Angeles

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

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What are the best date spots in Downtown Los Angeles?
Our top pick is Benny Boy Brewing, rated 4.3 out of 5. Bottega Louie and Phoenix Bakery are close behind.
Where should we eat in Downtown Los Angeles?
Try Bottega Louie, Everson Royce Bar and Water Grill for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Downtown Los Angeles?
Try Everson Royce Bar, The Obscure and Perch for cocktails.
Where can we get dessert in Downtown Los Angeles?
Try Bottega Louie, Phoenix Bakery and Pitchoun! for something sweet.
What's the most romantic spot in Downtown Los Angeles?
Everson Royce Bar is the most romantic on this list.

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