Best Late Night Restaurants in Hollywood
36 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Palm & The Pine
Double-fried, sauce-focused wings served in a true sports bar.
Notable Picks
8.7
The Palm & The Pine is a Cahuenga Corridor sports bar built around double-fried chicken wings, cocktails, and big screens. Dry-aged and sauced-to-order wings anchor watch parties, weeknight meetups, and late-night hangs in central Hollywood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry-aged buffalo wings, Lemon pepper club wings, Honey garlic wings
What Makes it Special: Double-fried, sauce-focused wings served in a true sports bar.
Bossa Nova on Sunset is a high-volume Brazilian-leaning spot where hearty, saucy pastas share space with pizzas and grills, and lasagna is a recurring favorite. Multiple lasagna options and a steady late-night crowd make it one of the most reliable places in 90046 to satisfy layered-pasta cravings at almost any hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Meat, Lasagna Green, Chicken Lasagna
What Makes it Special: Massively popular Brazilian-Italian hybrid where lasagna is available deep into the night.
8.5
Birds is a long-running Franklin Village bar and rotisserie-chicken café where jumbo wings share the menu with classic American comfort food. The Hitchcock-inspired space, strong drinks, and late hours make it a neighborhood mainstay for pre- and post-show hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Large jumbo wings, Rotisserie chicken plate, Chicken pot pie
What Makes it Special: Hollywood bar institution serving jumbo wings and rotisserie chicken.
8.4
A vegan taqueria that runs late in Hollywood, turning classic Mexican comfort foods into plant-based hits without feeling like a compromise. Handmade tortillas, hefty burritos, and cravey nacho fries make it a reliable stop after shows or nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Carnitas Tacos, Chicken Mole Chimichanga (vegan), Nacho Fries
What Makes it Special: LA’s go-to late-night vegan taqueria with scratch-made sauces and tortillas.
8.4
Open since the mid-1980s, TOI On Sunset layers Bangkok-style homestyle cooking onto a rock-and-roll themed room filled with movie posters and memorabilia. Late hours, a massive menu, and plenty of vegetarian options make it a go-to for pre- and post-show meals along Sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Thai spaghetti, Buddha chili
What Makes it Special: Rock-themed, late-night Thai institution on Sunset with an enormous menu.
8.4
India's Tandoori Hollywood is a late-night Bollywood-accented spot on Sunset where clay-oven specialties, curries, and a popular buffet run deep into the night. With organic halal focus, long hours, and a broad menu that covers everything from goat curries to tandoori platters, it functions as a reliable go-to for groups and post-show meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goat Tikka Masala, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Matar Paneer
What Makes it Special: Organic halal Indian with long hours, buffets, and full tandoori program.
#7
For The Win
8.4
For The Win’s Beverly Center outpost focuses on ultra-crispy smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches served from a compact counter inside the mall. It’s a streamlined operation where the short menu and consistent execution make it a go-to for quick but serious burger-style sandwiches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Micro-chain smash burger counter turning out dialed-in burgers and fried chicken sandwiches.
#8
DK's Donuts
8.4
This 24-hour Hollywood donut institution has been serving fresh-made donuts and creative flavors since the early 1990s. The shop attracts a diverse crowd from late-night club-goers to early morning commuters, all seeking their pillowy raised donuts and crunchy crullers. The ham and cheese croissant sandwiches provide a savory counterpoint to the sweet offerings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk Bar, Apple Fritter, Ham & Cheese Croissant
What Makes it Special: 24/7 operation with fresh donuts made throughout the day
8.3
Oaxacan-leaning street stand delivering trompo-sliced al pastor and rich suadero with handmade tortillas and a deep salsa bar. The menu stays focused on classic meats, and the late-day-to-midnight hours make it a reliable Melrose taco stop for locals and studio crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tlayuda, Mole Coloradito, Chapulines
What Makes it Special: Authentic Oaxacan street food with traditional ingredients like chapulines and regional moles on Melrose
#10
Berri's Pizza
8.3
Berri’s Pizza on Sunset is a late-night Italian spot where thin-crust pies, pastas, and salads run until 4 a.m., making it a go-to for families with teens or after-event crowds. Earlier in the evening the room feels more low-key, with big tables and a broad menu that keeps picky eaters covered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Pizza, Margherita pizza, Truffle fries
What Makes it Special: A long-hours pizza and pasta spot where Sunset crowds and families overlap.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
A 75-year-old fast-food operation that still runs on a short menu, fresh-never-frozen beef, and hand-cut fries — the constraint is the point. The Sunset Blvd location draws late-night crowds and first-time visitors for the neon sign alone, but the real draw is a burger-and-fries formula that delivers reliably at a price point most sit-down spots can't touch. Expect a packed lot and a drive-thru line that wraps, especially after 9 PM.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double-Double, Animal Style Burger, Animal Fries
What Makes it Special: West Coast fast-food icon with a famously short menu, secret menu cult following, and one of LA's most photographed neon signs on Sunset Blvd.
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Live Music Showtime
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Palms Thai is a sprawling Hollywood institution pairing a giant Thai menu with a lively, often late-night crowd. It’s where groups come for curries, noodles, and papaya salad at big round tables, sometimes with live music adding to the room’s energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai, Spicy Basil Chicken
What Makes it Special: A big, boisterous Thai dining room known for late hours, live entertainment, and crowd-pleasing flavors.
#13
Afters Ice Cream
8.2
Set inside the Hollywood Blvd complex near the Pantages, Afters leans into loud flavors, cereal mix-ins, and its signature Milky Bun ice cream sandwiches. It draws pre-show crowds, late-night snackers, and groups looking for over-the-top scoops in a casual, high-energy setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cookie Monster Ice Cream, Milky Bun Ice Cream Sandwich, Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: Bold, candy-loaded flavors and Milky Bun sandwiches near the theaters.
An LA classic, Tommy's serves up chili-laden burgers and fries with quick counter service, perfect for a late-night snack.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Chili Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Fries, Chili Dog
What Makes it Special: Iconic chili burgers served late-night for Hollywood crowds.
#15
Chick & Burger
8.2
Chick & Burger is a casual Sunset Boulevard spot pairing smash burgers with Korean-influenced wings and tenders. Late hours, easy parking, and beer and wine make it a go-to for quick, affordable Hollywood comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey garlic wings, Korean soy garlic wings, Chicken tenders and fries
What Makes it Special: Korean-style wings and smash burgers in a low-key strip center.
8.1
LA's original vegan junk food spot, operating 15+ years with scratch-made fried chicken, cheeses, and bacon that have fooled even omnivores—their Big Mac replica and crispy drumsticks with faux bones draw repeat visitors from across the country. The strip-mall setting and occasional slow service during rushes fit the late-night diner vibe; come hungry for oversized portions at wallet-friendly prices, especially on 24-hour weekends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac and Cheese, Fried Chicken, Big Mac
What Makes it Special: Fully vegan restaurant creating indistinguishable replicas of American comfort food classics
#17
Tacos El Chido
8.1
A late-night parking lot taco stand at La Brea and Santa Monica Blvd where tortillas get pressed by hand to order—the kind of detail that separates a good street taco from a great one. It runs a tight menu of al pastor, carne asada, mulitas, and tortas at street-stand prices, pulling a loyal after-hours crowd that treats the parking lot like a destination. Show up hungry past midnight; expect to eat standing up and leave satisfied.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Quesadillas
What Makes it Special: Late-night street stand pressing handmade tortillas to order at the corner of La Brea and Santa Monica Blvd.
#18
Skewer
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Skewer is a Lebanese-style kebab counter a block off the Walk of Fame, open deep into the night with charcoal-grilled skewers and big combo plates. The setting is casual and compact, but the skewers, dips, and late hours keep it in steady rotation for locals and night-shift crews.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed kebab combo plate, Chicken tawouk plate, Falafel with hummus and salad
What Makes it Special: Late-night Lebanese kebabs grilled over charcoal just off the Walk of Fame.
8
A late-night chicken counter on Santa Monica Blvd that runs a tight, spice-forward program—crispy birds with real heat, backed by sides like mac and cheese that hold their own. The format is walk-up and no-frills, which keeps prices low enough that you're ordering extra without thinking about it. It earns its crowd after midnight when Hollywood's other options thin out and the craving for properly seasoned fried chicken doesn't.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Chicken Tenders
What Makes it Special: Late-night chicken counter on Santa Monica Blvd turning out crispy, spice-forward birds well past midnight
8
Te’kila has been pouring tequila and rolling burritos on Hollywood Boulevard since 2010, blending sports-bar energy with a full Mexican menu. Between happy hour margaritas, game-day crowds, and late-night service, its steak and shrimp burritos function as sturdy fuel for a long night on the Walk of Fame.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Steak Burrito, Shrimp burrito, Bean & cheese burrito
What Makes it Special: Tequila-heavy sports bar with full burrito plates and late hours.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Open 24 hours, this no-frills counter specializes in richly spiced birria, hearty breakfast burritos, and comforting plates at wallet-friendly prices. Popular with night owls and early risers, it's a staple for locals craving a late-night fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Plate, Chilaquiles, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: 24/7 operation perfect for insomniacs and service workers.
#22
Hot Vegan Chicks
7.9
A vegan hot chicken counter from the Doomie's family that runs six heat levels on hand-battered, bean-curd-skin-wrapped tenders designed to read as real fried chicken to non-vegans. The late-night hours and Hollywood location make it a go-to for plant-based comfort after midnight, though delivery orders can be less reliable than eating it fresh off the fryer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Big Mac
What Makes it Special: All-vegan hot chicken joint from the Doomie's family with six heat levels that routinely fools non-vegans with its crunchy, seasoned-to-perfection fried chicken
#23
Iki Ramen
7.9
The Hollywood outpost of Iki Ramen is a high-ceilinged, lively ramen shop that also serves sushi and bar snacks. It’s popular for its rich broths, late weekend hours, and easygoing atmosphere that fits everything from solo slurps to casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burnt garlic tonkotsu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Chicken karaage
What Makes it Special: A splashy ramen shop with deep, flavorful broths and a full bar.
Tucked just off the lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt, 25 Degrees serves thick burgers and cocktails with a side of truffle-scented fries in a dim, red-leather setting. It’s more polished than the average burger joint, making its fries a go-to when you want something a bit dressed up before or after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle fries, Half-pound burger with fries, Breakfast burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Hotel-bar burgers and truffle fries in a moody, old-Hollywood room.
#25
Volcano Wok
7.9
Volcano Wok on Sunset leans into Chinese takeout favorites with oversized portions, late hours, and a long menu of stir-fries and fried rice. It functions as a dependable neighborhood option when you want orange chicken or chow mein without overthinking the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Combination Chow Mein
What Makes it Special: Late-hours Chinese takeout with large portions and a full spread of Americanized favorites.
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Tacos Gavilan’s Hollywood outpost is a fast-casual staple for classic tacos al carbón, with a long menu of asada, al pastor, pollo, lengua, and more served late into the night. It’s the reliable pick for quick, inexpensive plates after work, before shows, or on the way home along the Sunset and La Brea corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, Lengua tacos
What Makes it Special: High-volume counter-service taqueria with a big meat lineup and long hours.
#27
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
7.8
A late-night ramen counter on Santa Monica Blvd that builds its broths with enough body to hold up past midnight—tonkotsu and spicy miso are the reliable orders, and the lunch combo (ramen plus free drink and appetizer) makes the daytime run a solid deal. It fills a real gap for Hollywood's after-hours crowd, delivering straightforward bowls in a no-frills setting where speed and broth depth matter more than décor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Crispy Tofu Ramen
What Makes it Special: Late-night ramen house on Santa Monica Blvd serving rich pork-bone and miso broths until 1:30 AM on weekends
7.8
A late-night taco truck parked at the gas station lot at Santa Monica and Vine, running a real al pastor spit until the crowd dies down and backing it with a self-serve salsa bar that lets you dial in your own heat. It pulls night owls and budget-minded regulars who want spit-carved pastor and charred asada without sitting down or spending more than a few dollars. Expect a parking lot, a line, and tacos that justify both.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al Pastor, Tacos de Asada, Tortas
What Makes it Special: Late-night taco truck on Santa Monica Blvd where the al pastor spit runs until the crowd thins out, backed by a self-serve salsa bar with serious range.
7.8
Torung is an old-school Thai Town fixture serving Thai and Thai-Chinese comfort dishes until after midnight. The room is simple and a bit worn, but late-night workers and locals rely on it for big plates of noodles, rice dishes, and soups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad See Ew, Tom Kha Soup, Spicy Fried Rice with Basil
What Makes it Special: A late-night Thai Town standby where big, comforting plates of noodles and rice come fast and hot.
#31
Vu Du Wings
7.8
Vu Du Wings operates out of a compact Hollywood space and delivery hub, dialing up wings with punchy dry rubs and sauce combinations that skew spicier and more experimental. It’s particularly popular with late-night orders when a box of wings and fries can still land at your door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy buffalo wings, Sweet chili wings, Cajun dry-rub wings
What Makes it Special: Sauce-forward, delivery-friendly wing shop with bolder flavor profiles and very late hours.
#32
Sunset & Vinyl
7.8
A hidden vinyl‑themed speakeasy above a pizzeria at Sunset & Vine; offers $5–6 drink specials during early evening happy hour and draws a retro crowd for records and cocktails after 7pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build‑your‑own pizza downstairs, Mezcal ‘Dance or Die’ cocktail, Classic draft beer
What Makes it Special: Vinyl‑record library and retro décor above a pizza bar.
#33
La Reyna Tacos
7.7
A late-night East Hollywood taco stand turning out handmade tortillas and well-marinated meats from a focused menu of mulitas, tortas, and burritos until midnight. The street-side format keeps prices low and turnover fast, built for the post-shift crowd that wants al pastor and lengua without ceremony. With only a handful of reviews on record, the early signal is strong but the track record is still being written.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Lengua Mulita, Milanesa Torta
What Makes it Special: Late-night East Hollywood taco stand running handmade tortillas and well-marinated meats from 4 PM to midnight every day
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
A cash-only Vine Street taco stand where the carne asada pulls a dedicated late-night crowd that treats the strip-mall parking lot like a communal dining room. The menu stays tight — tacos, nachos, horchata — and the prices stay low enough that you order extra without thinking about it. It delivers on speed and flavor for the post-midnight window when most kitchens are already closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada, Nachos, Fish Tacos
What Makes it Special: Cash-friendly, no-frills taqueria on Vine where the carne asada has earned a near-cult following with late-night crowds.
#36
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.