Great spots to eat before concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View

There aren’t a lot of choices for pre-show dining near Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View, the Bay Area’s largest concert-only venue. That’s because its closest neighbors tend to be high-tech companies (most notably, Google).

But you will find some good options for food in the area if you know where to look. Here are some best bets for dining near Shoreline. And if you want to know about the food options available inside the venue, we’ve got those, too.

Nearby eats:

Cucina Venti — Kick off a concert date night with a stop at this upscale Italian restaurant, which offer everything from filet mignon and seafood paella to fettuccini with duck confit and kale ravioli. Details: 1390D Pear Ave., Mountain View, www.cucinaventi.com

In-N-Out — People go crazy for this legendary SoCal burger spot, which draws huge lines before and after shows. Super hungry? Go for the double-double or triple-triple. Details: 1159 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View

Los Altos Taqueria — Don’t let the name fool you. This place is in Mountain View, not Los Altos. And it’s one of our favorite spots to grab a pre-Shoreline burrito. Details: 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, losaltostaqueria.com