Restaurants Near Kia Forum

The Serving Spoon is the most celebrated restaurant near Kia Forum. On Market Street in downtown Inglewood, it has been serving soul food since 1981. Chicken and waffles, smothered pork chops, catfish, grits, and cornbread. It is a less than a mile from Kia Forum and worth every bit of the walk or short ride. Arrive early — it fills up for breakfast and can run out of popular dishes on busy days. Cash preferred.

Harold & Belle's on Jefferson Blvd has been an Inglewood Creole institution since 1969. Gumbo, fried catfish, crawfish etouffee, po'boys, and a full bar. Makes for a proper sit-down dinner before any Kia Forum concert, comedy show, Grammy Awards, or boxing match. Reservations recommended for any weekend show at the Forum — they fill up early. One of the best meals in Inglewood, full stop.

Post & Beam on Crenshaw Blvd is one of the best contemporary American restaurants near Inglewood. California-inspired cooking with a focus on local ingredients, a full bar, and a warm interior. It is a short rideshare from Kia Forum and a good option for groups who want something upscale before a Grammy Awards night or a headline concert.

A familiar casual stop on the Manchester Blvd corridor. Burgers, milkshakes, and classic American diner fare. Fast service and easy to get in and out before a show. Not a destination restaurant but a practical option when you want food close to Kia Forum without the hassle.

El Pollo Loco on Manchester Blvd is the budget option within the closest proximity to Kia Forum. Grilled chicken, burritos, and quesadillas. Quick service and low cost. Works well if you need food fast before a show and want to skip stadium prices inside.

Jon & Vinny's on the Hollywood Park campus is the best sit-down restaurant within a 2-mile radius of Kia Forum. A 5-minute rideshare to the campus, wood-fired pizza and pasta, and a full bar. Book ahead for Grammy Awards nights and major concert weekends at the Forum — the campus restaurants book out fast on high-profile event nights.

Randy's Donuts in Hawthorne is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles. The giant donut on the roof has been there since 1953. Old-fashioned glazed, apple fritters, maple bars, and cinnamon rolls. A 3-mile rideshare from Kia Forum and well worth it for the experience. Open until midnight for post-concert runs.

The Serving Spoon serves breakfast and lunch only. This is ideal for daytime events at Kia Forum — afternoon comedy shows, award show pre-game, weekend afternoon concerts. For a night show, you need to go for an early lunch or choose a different restaurant for dinner.

For Grammy Awards, BET Awards, boxing matches, and sold-out concerts at Kia Forum, Harold & Belle's fills up weeks in advance. Make a reservation as soon as you know your event date. Walk-ins on major event nights are possible but not reliable — the restaurant knows when the Forum is busy.

Manchester Blvd is the main road past Kia Forum. On event nights, it backs up starting about 90 minutes before showtime. If you are eating on Manchester or along that corridor, finish your meal and walk or rideshare to the venue before the traffic peak. Rideshare pickup after the show on Manchester takes 20-30 minutes to clear.

After a late Kia Forum concert, your best bets are places that stay open late. The Manchester Blvd fast food corridor handles the late crowd. For a sit-down option, Norms in Hawthorne is 24 hours and 3 miles away. The Hollywood Park restaurants generally close too early for post-late-show dining.