Best Late Night Legends Restaurants in Palms
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sanook Soi 38
Bangkok street-style dishes cooked to order in a compact late-night spot.
Notable Picks
8.6
Sanook Soi 38 focuses on Bangkok-style street food with a tight menu of wok-fired noodles, curries, and snacks built around house-made components. Locals come for bold seasoning, late-night hours, and an open kitchen that keeps the room lively while still feeling neighborhood casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), Pad Thai, Thai Ramen
What Makes it Special: Bangkok street-style dishes cooked to order in a compact late-night spot.
A longtime Palms Irish pub with a late-night kitchen and a neighborhood feel. Expect pints, comfort-forward plates, and a lively crowd that ramps up for trivia, karaoke, and game nights. It’s the kind of place locals default to after 10pm when they want something dependable and social.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish & Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Full Irish Breakfast (late-night when available)
What Makes it Special: A 1995 Palms institution that stays open till 2am nightly.
8
Roy Choi’s Palms taco stand brings backyard-grill energy to a tiny, night-only operation with small, punchy street tacos. It’s a simple setup focused on well-charred meats, warm tortillas, and fast lines that move with purpose.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada taco, Al pastor taco, Mushroom taco
What Makes it Special: Roy Choi street tacos with charcoal-grilled intensity.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A converted auto shop in Palms that commits to the sports bar format with 28+ screens and ping pong, then surprises with a gastropub menu that goes beyond standard bar fare — coconut red curry pub wings and mushroom-burrata flatbread signal a kitchen actually trying. It works best as a group landing spot where the food holds up to repeated visits and nobody has to shout over the TV to justify ordering another round.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coconut Red Curry Pub Wings, The Garage Burger, Short Rib Sliders
What Makes it Special: A converted auto shop with 28+ screens, ping pong, and gastropub food that punches above bar-grade — the coconut red curry wings alone justify the trip.
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.
7.8
Newer Palms outpost of the LA-based Joe’s Pizza group, focused on thin, NYC-style slices with a crisp rim and classic sauce-forward profile. Best for quick slice runs and late-night cravings, especially if you like the old-school pizzeria feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Sicilian Slice, Grandma Slice
What Makes it Special: Fast NYC-style slices from a growing local LA group.
7.8
Tokyo-leaning dashi ramen with a lighter, umami-forward broth profile that feels distinct from the Westside’s heavier tonkotsu norms. The Palms outpost is casual and welcoming, with strong vegan bowls and a late-night-friendly schedule.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dashi Ramen (Signature), Creamy Vegan Ramen, Spicy Miso Dashi Ramen
What Makes it Special: A lighter dashi base that spotlights noodles and toppings.
A street-food-leaning counter serving doner and shawarma in a no-frills setup. The meat is carved to order, giving wraps a fresh, juicy edge, and the spice/garlic balance stays bold without going heavy. A convenient Palms pick for fast, satisfying Mediterranean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken doner wrap, Beef shawarma plate, Garlic fries
What Makes it Special: Carved-to-order doner and shawarma at true street-food speed.
7.6
A small, low-profile Venice Blvd taco spot that leans classic street-style with a loyal local following. Expect straightforward, late-hour tacos with punchy salsas and a down-to-earth vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Carnitas Taco, Asada Burrito
What Makes it Special: Old-school street tacos without the Westside hype tax.
7.6
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Live Music Showtime
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A classic Palms karaoke gastropub where the food is secondary to the sing-along energy. Think burgers, wings, and pitchers that keep the party rolling till 2am. Not a culinary temple, but one of the neighborhood’s most dependable late-night social hubs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boardwalk Burger, Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls, Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: Nightly karaoke with a full bar and late kitchen.