Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, a Los Angeles landmark, has been a destination for both screen and stage entertainment for several decades. The theater's central location on Hollywood Boulevard puts it in close proximity to some of the city's most diverse dining experiences. From Mexican to Mediterranean, restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine are only a few steps away from the famous theater.
La Velvet Margarita Cantina
- La Velvet Margarita Cantina, located less than a mile away from the Pantages Theatre, is a Mexican cuisine eatery in Hollywood. The restaurant's menu consists of authentic Mexican family recipes that have been passed along for generations. For starters, Cantina guests can order appetizer dishes such as turkey empanadas, salmon quesadillas or fresh guacamole. Dinner entrees, such as ahi tuna tacos, chile relleno and chicken enchilada with green tomatillo sauce, are prepared fresh daily and are made from scratch. Patrons can enjoy house margaritas, bottled and tap beers and an array of tequilas to drink, or complete their meal with indulgent desserts such as flan cheesecake or Mayan mousse cake.La Velvet Margarita Cantina1612 N. Cahuenga Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028323-469-2000velvetmargarita.com
Delphine Eatery and Bar
- Hollywood's Delphine Eatery and Bar is located only a few doors away from the Pantages Theatre. Housed within the W Hollywood hotel, the brasserie fuses French culinary traditions with Mediterranean cuisine. Delphine guests can dine on breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menu items within the restaurant's distinctive Provencal ambiance, which features both indoor and outdoor seating. For dinner, appetizers include mixed olives, steak tartare and escargot, in addition to salads and raw bar selections. Sandwiches and pasta dishes such as the sliced steak sandwich and mushroom ravioli are among main course selections, as well as entree dishes like grilled salmon, steak frites and roasted halibut. Guests can complement dinner by choosing from Delphine's modest selection of beers and wines. The restaurant features dinner specials each day of the week.Delphine Eatery and Bar6250 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028323-798-1355restaurantdelphine.com
Dillon's Irish Pub and Grill
- Established in 2009, Dillon's Irish Pub and Grill is known for its pub fare and American cuisine selections. The pub is a gathering place for friends to enjoy drinks or the camaraderie of sports fans during a big game, and is right down the street from the Pantages Theatre. Patrons can nosh on appetizers such as tuna tartare, flame-roasted artichoke or Asian lettuce wraps before ordering dinner entrees as well as soups and salads. While Dillon's guests can choose among pub fare such as sandwiches, wraps and burgers for dinner, the Irish eatery also serves entrees like filet mignon, seared salmon and fried chicken. Irish bread pudding, the Blarney brownie and fresh baked apple cobbler are only a few of the pub's dessert selections.Dillon's Irish Pub and Grill6263 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028323-465-1680dillonsirishpub.com