Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Sawtelle
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kalaveras West LA
Modern Mexican spot with lively Happy Hour and colorful presentations.
Notable Picks
8.5
Kalaveras brings a fresh, modern vibe to Mexican Happy Hour with creative cocktails, colorful decor, and a menu spanning street tacos to birria quesadillas. Their Happy Hour offers excellent value and a stylish crowd. Standout choices include tacos gobernador, birria tacos, and their signature churro sandwich dessert.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria Tacos, Churro Sandwich, Tacos Gobernador
What Makes it Special: Modern Mexican spot with lively Happy Hour and colorful presentations.
8.3
Sorry Not Sorry is a colorful indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant known for cocktails, themed events, and a big backyard-style patio. The space is casual and lively, giving dog owners room to relax over Vietnamese-influenced bar food and drinks without feeling cramped.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vietnamese Organic Chicken Wings, Fried Sambal Cauliflower, Vietnamese Shaking Beef Burger
What Makes it Special: Large, festive patio geared toward drinks, events, and dogs.
8
A modern Sawtelle counter with polished nigiri, a thoughtful omakase option, and a lively dining room. The fish is clean and well-portioned, with a menu that balances tradition and crowd-pleasing touches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal omakase, Nodoguro nigiri (when available), Truffle halibut
What Makes it Special: Contemporary Sawtelle sushi with strong omakase value.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A modern creperie with a playful, dessert-forward take on French street sweets in the heart of Sawtelle. Crepes are thin, nicely browned, and built for customization, with a strong lineup of custard, brûlée, and fruit combinations. It’s casual and buzzy, ideal for a quick post-dinner stroll or late-night sugar fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crème brûlée crepe, Custard Nutella strawberry crepe, Salted caramel crunch crepe
What Makes it Special: French crepes reimagined with Westside dessert energy and late hours.
7.7
The Rosegold Saloon is a social club-style bar and eatery with a relaxed, late-night energy and a compact food menu. Its casual approach and flexible seating make it friendly to dogs during earlier hours before the bar crowd peaks.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Smash Burger, Loaded Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Laid-back bar with approachable food and flexible dog-friendly space.