Huh - no mentions of Griffin's which has refined food and fantastic cocktails, or Chubby Sushi and Ramen, which has terrific... sushi... and ramen... but both are great places on Brea Blvd. just north of the Improv.
There's good (5-7 on a 1-10 scale). but not great (8+), food in Brea. I would either eat along the way to the venue or just stick to one of the choices that is a very short walk from the Improv. Old Brea Chop House is the best of the bunch (get reservations!) and directly adjacent. For chains,…