Best Girls Night Out Restaurants in Hollywood
20 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Horses
A buzzy, Michelin-recognized Sunset bistro blending vintage pub bones with contemporary, French-leaning American cooking.
Notable Picks
#1
Horses
8.8
Horses is a Michelin-recognized contemporary bistro on Sunset that channels old Hollywood energy with martinis, a tight seasonal menu, and one of the city’s most talked-about burgers. It’s a destination for long, lingering dinners where endive Caesar, off-menu vodka rigatoni, and Cornish hen share the table with strong cocktails and excellent people-watching.
Must-Try Dishes:
Horses Caesar (endive Caesar salad), Off-menu vodka rigatoni “The Herman”, Cornish hen with panzanella
What Makes it Special: A buzzy, Michelin-recognized Sunset bistro blending vintage pub bones with contemporary, French-leaning American cooking.
8.8
Laya is a chef-driven Middle Eastern restaurant just off Cahuenga, pairing Lebanese-inspired mezzes and skewers with cocktails in a moody, design-forward space. It’s where Hollywood comes for lively, shared dinners that feel equal parts night-out destination and serious modern cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beetroot hummus with warm pita, Charcoal-grilled lamb skewers, Sumac-roasted chicken with toum
What Makes it Special: Chef Charbel Hayek’s polished Eastern Mediterranean cooking in a high-energy, design-led room.
#3
Linden
8.7
Linden channels New York comfort food through a Hollywood lens, pairing a moody, vintage-inspired dining room with chef-driven takes on burgers, shrimp and grits, and wagyu oxtail pie. It reads equal parts neighborhood hangout and destination dinner spot, with cocktails and storytelling plates that reward repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linden burger with duck fat fries, Wagyu oxtail pie, Southern-style shrimp and grits
What Makes it Special: Black-owned, New York-inspired spot weaving personal stories into elevated comfort food.
8.7
Superba’s Hollywood location feels like a modern all-day café, where sourdough loaves, laminated pastries, and colorful brunch plates land under high ceilings and big windows. Weekends skew lively, with neighborhood industry folks lingering over coffee, cocktails, and long brunches on Sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Soft-scramble sourdough toast, Ricotta pancakes with seasonal fruit, Fried chicken sandwich on house bread
What Makes it Special: Bakery-driven brunch where serious bread and pastry anchor bright California plates.
#5
Tonchin
8.6
Tokyo-born Tonchin’s LA outpost brings a polished, modern ramen experience to the Melrose corridor, anchored by rich yet balanced tonkotsu. The bowl construction is meticulous—springy noodles, silky broth, and well-seared chashu—while sides and kakigori desserts make it feel like a full night-out spot rather than a quick slurp. Cocktails and late hours add real neighborhood pull.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Tokyo Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Tan Tan Ramen, Smoked Dashi Ramen
What Makes it Special: A Tokyo institution’s refined tonkotsu and dessert-forward ramen bar format.
#6
Iki Nori
8.5
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Live Music Showtime
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Status Restaurant & Lounge brings a Caribbean lens to Hollywood dining, serving jerk chicken, curry shrimp, fried snapper, and crab alongside cocktails in an upscale lounge setting. It leans into nightlife energy, so seafood plates often share the table with bottle service, DJs, and a dressed-up crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Caribbean curry shrimp pasta, Fried or escovitch red snapper, Curry crab legs weekend specials
What Makes it Special: Caribbean restaurant-lounge where jerk meats and plated seafood share space with DJs and bottle service.
8.5
La Nena Cantina’s 2025 Hollywood opening brings a coastal-leaning Mexican cantina to Columbia Square, with a sunlit patio and a menu that treats burritos with the same care as ceviches and tacos. Handmade tortillas, a dedicated Burrito La Nena, and burrito party packs make it an unexpected option for more upscale burrito cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito La Nena, Burrito Gobernador, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Design-forward cantina with named burritos and a full burrito bar program.
#8
Rokusho
8.4
Rokusho brings a Tokyo-born modern izakaya sensibility to Hollywood with inventive hand rolls, composed small plates, and a serious cocktail program. The dim, design-forward space feels built for nights out while still putting real care into technique and ingredients.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna crispy rice, Uni and wagyu hand roll, Gindara miso black cod
What Makes it Special: A Tokyo-linked izakaya with creative small plates, hand rolls, and cocktails.
8.4
Members is a reservations-only Mediterranean restaurant and nightlife space where candlelit tables, DJ sets, and a sultry room blur the line between dinner and lounge. Couples start with mezze and cocktails before the lights dim and the energy shifts toward a late-night scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Baba Ghanoush & Crudités, Dry-Aged Beef Tartare, Grilled Branzino
What Makes it Special: A moody, Mediterranean-leaning restaurant-club hybrid where dinner naturally runs into a night out.
#10
Lemon Grove
8.3
Perched atop The Aster at Hollywood & Vine, Lemon Grove is a rooftop restaurant and lounge with citrus trees, skyline views, and a menu that leans Italian-California. It draws pre-Pantages crowds, industry meetups, and brunch groups who want cocktails and a polished but relaxed patio scene. The food is solid, but the setting and views are the main event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib rigatoni, Smash burger or steak frites, Bougie chips or tuna tartare
What Makes it Special: A rooftop terrace with Hollywood-sign sightlines, citrus trees, and pre-theater energy.
#11
Eat This Cafe
8.3
Theater Row mainstay since 2012 serving artisanal brunch with bottomless mimosas and house-made potato chips. Fresh-baked bread delivered daily elevates sandwiches and breakfast plates in a welcoming, buzzy atmosphere that draws the Hollywood production crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry Pistachio Waffles, Breakfast Club Sandwich, Avocado Toast with House Chips
What Makes it Special: Bottomless mimosas pair with artisanal breakfast in a theater district hub
8.2
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Shirley Brasserie is the Hollywood Roosevelt’s French-leaning flagship, pairing wood-roasted mains and French onion soup with a lively, tile-and-wood dining room. A dedicated private dining space and buyout options make it a fit for corporate dinners and celebrations that still want brasserie energy and hotel polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
French Onion Soup, Charcoal Grilled Filet Mignon, Wood Roasted Maine Lobster
What Makes it Special: A polished hotel brasserie with French-inspired menus and flexible private dining options steps from the Walk of Fame.
#13
Written Hand
8
Written Hand, at the Kimpton Everly, runs a Mediterranean-leaning small-plates menu that leans into fire, olive oil, and shareable dishes for pre- and post-Pantages evenings. Its intimate private dining room lets groups build a coursed menu around head-on prawns, lamb neck, and market vegetables while staying close to Hollywood & Vine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bub & Grandma’s Bread with Whipped Butter, Head-On Prawns with Calabrian Chili, Pomegranate Molasses Lamb Neck
What Makes it Special: A design-forward Mediterranean dining room with a cozy private space ideal for pre-theater gatherings.
Worthy Picks
#14
Bar Lis
7.9
On the roof of the Thompson Hollywood, Bar Lis channels a French Riviera lounge with velvet seating, a retractable roof, and wraparound views of the Hollywood Hills. The focus is on cocktails and bistro-style small plates, making it a go-to for late-night dates, jazz nights, and stylish group hangs rather than full, coursed dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata with Confit Leeks and Charred Nora Pistou, Dungeness Crab Cake, Steak Frites
What Makes it Special: French Riviera-inspired rooftop lounge with strong cocktails and sweeping Hollywood views.
#15
3rd Base LA
7.8
3rd Base LA is an upscale sports lounge and restaurant on Cahuenga, with multiple zones that can be reserved for private events, watch parties, and birthday dinners. Elevated bar food, bottle service, and built-in screens make its private areas a natural fit for casual group dining that still feels like a night out in Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
3rd Base Nachos, Crispy Wings, Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
What Makes it Special: An event-ready sports lounge where semi-private and private sections transform into turnkey group dining and game-watching setups.
#16
Fat Sal's Deli
7.8
Late-night destination serving over-the-top "fat sandwiches" stuffed with mozzarella sticks, fries, and multiple proteins on each hero. The Fat Buffalo packs buffalo chicken, mozz sticks, and fries into one indulgent sandwich.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fat Buffalo, Fat Texas, Banh Mi-Ki
What Makes it Special: Open until 3am serving massive sandwiches with fries inside
#17
Desert 5 Spot
7.7
Desert 5 Spot is a 1970s desert motel-inspired rooftop bar and taco spot atop the tommie Hollywood hotel, with live country-leaning music and neon-lit views. The menu leans into margaritas, nachos, and tacos rather than full entrées, but it’s one of the more distinctive, music-forward rooftop hangs in 90028.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cowboy Nachos, Carne Asada Tacos, Mushroom Al Pastor Tacos
What Makes it Special: Rooftop honky-tonk with outlaw tacos, live bands, and Hollywood skyline views.
7.7
The Sunset outpost of Wokcano operates as a late-hour pan-Asian lounge with a full sushi menu, sake, and cocktails in a sleek multi-level space. While the menu ranges beyond Japanese, it’s a practical option for groups wanting rolls, drinks, and a buzzy atmosphere under one roof.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dragon or Spider Roll, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Baked Salmon Roll
What Makes it Special: A loungey, late-hour spot for sushi, cocktails, and pan-Asian plates.
7.7
Philippe Starck's dramatic design featuring illuminated Geisha photography creates a bold entertainment-capital atmosphere. The signature crispy rice with spicy tuna and creative cocktails anchor a menu focused on contemporary Japanese fusion. Servers greet guests with traditional Japanese hospitality in a space that prioritizes scene over subtlety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Signature Specialty Rolls, Award-Winning Cocktails
What Makes it Special: Philippe Starck's provocative design in entertainment capital with signature crispy rice
7.6
Mr Tempo Cantina is a high-energy Hollywood Boulevard spot where oversized cocktails, loud music, and colorful Mexican plates define the experience. Expect a party-forward vibe with everything from tacos and ceviches to brunch dishes served late into the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Belly Bites, Ceviche Duo, Steak and Eggs
What Makes it Special: Lively cantina where big cocktails and Mexican plates meet nightclub energy.