Best Late Night Restaurants in Downtown LA (90017)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.8
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
A century-old, 24-hour DTLA counter that still nails the basics: thick-cut bacon, griddled steaks, and bottomless coffee with a fast, no-nonsense rhythm. It’s the kind of place that absorbs your night out and resets you for the next day, whether you’re coming from a show, a bar, or an all-nighter. Expect a loud room, quick turns, and comfort that’s stayed remarkably consistent over decades.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancakes with bacon, Ham & eggs, Steak and eggs
What makes it special: A true 24-hour DTLA institution with decades-proven diner cooking.
#2
Library Bar
8.2
A classic-leaning downtown cocktail bar that keeps a real kitchen running late enough to matter, making it a reliable last stop when you want food with your drinks. The vibe is moody and grown-up without being stiff, with DJs on weekends and a steady after-work-to-after-hours flow. Come for strong cocktails, stay for shareable bar plates that travel well past the usual dinner window.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Truffle fries, Burger
What makes it special: A late-night bar with a legit kitchen and downtown energy.
8.2
A downtown Asian-fusion workhorse with a menu wide enough to keep families moving: noodles, sushi, rice bowls, and shareables. The space is casual and fast-paced, making it easy for group meals before events or shopping. Best when you want variety and reliable crowd-pleasers.
Must-Try Dishes:
garlic noodles, rainbow roll, crispy orange chicken
What makes it special: Huge pan-Asian menu that’s easy for mixed-age groups.
Worthy Picks
#4
District
7.9
Vibes:
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A polished Bloc gastropub that plays like downtown’s reliable after-work landing pad, with tacos showing up as a happy-hour-friendly crowd pleaser. The room feels hotel-sleek but social, and the kitchen keeps things approachable—think crispy fish tacos and shareable plates built for cocktails. Best for groups who want tacos without going full taqueria mode.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy fish tacos, Street-style carnitas tacos, Happy hour cocktail special
What makes it special: Bloc-side happy hour with well-executed tacos in a polished social setting.