Aug 11, 2026
The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
The Dresden in Los Feliz is a retro lounge and restaurant with live jazz from Marty and Elayne, classic cocktails, and timeless mid-century atmosphere.
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When: <span>Evening</span>
Aug 11, 2026
The Semi-Tropic
Echo Park's go-to bar with craft cocktails, fire pits, weekend brunch, and daily happy hour. A perfect low-pressure first date spot.
Aug 11, 2026
Alcove Cafe & Bakery
Alcove Cafe in Los Feliz is a charming garden patio date spot with brunch, dinner, pastries, and cocktails inside two historic bungalows.
Aug 11, 2026
Donna’s
Lively Italian-American red sauce joint on Sunset Blvd in Echo Park. Comfort food classics with California ingredients and a great cocktail list.
Aug 11, 2026
Bacetti Trattoria
Roman-inspired trattoria with handmade pasta and Italian wines on Echo Park Ave. One of LA's most romantic neighborhood restaurants.
Aug 11, 2026
Echo Park Lake Swan Boats
Pedal LED-lit swan boats on Echo Park Lake with skyline views. The most iconic and romantic outdoor date in Echo Park, LA.
Aug 11, 2026
DTLA Arts District Evening
Gallery-hop and street art in the Arts District, then dinner at one of LA's best restaurant corridors. A date for people who like to explore.
Aug 11, 2026
Los Feliz Griffith Park Sunset
A sunset hike to one of the best views in LA, then a relaxed dinner in the village. Three hours, mostly outdoors, mostly free.