Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Palms
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Madre Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria
Oaxacan specialties plus one of the Westside’s better mezcal programs.
Notable Picks
An Oaxacan-focused spot with a deep mezcal bench and a menu built around moles, tlayudas, and slow-cooked meats. The kitchen leans traditional but plates with polish, and the bar program makes it a natural linger-and-share destination. Multiple locations exist, but this Palms outpost is the one in 90034.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tlayuda con asiento, Mole negro over chicken or enchiladas, Carnitas or barbacoa tacos
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan specialties plus one of the Westside’s better mezcal programs.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A moody Venice Blvd cocktail bar with a solid late-night menu and polished service. Drinks are the headline, but the kitchen holds its own for midnight bites. Best when you want something a little darker, louder, and more cocktail-driven than a typical neighborhood pub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smash Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, House Old Fashioned
What Makes it Special: A 1933 Group bar that stays open to 2am on weekends.