Best Late Night Restaurants in Sherman Oaks
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bougie Burger
Premium wagyu beef smashed crispy with signature sauce combinations
Notable Picks
8.6
Premium wagyu smash burgers served from an evening pop-up on Van Nuys Boulevard draw locals seeking indulgent late-night bites. The truffle parmesan fries and housemade Bougie Sauce deliver rich, craveable flavors that justify the slightly elevated price point for street food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wagyu Smash Burger, Truffle Parm Fries, Queen B Burger
What Makes it Special: Premium wagyu beef smashed crispy with signature sauce combinations
Worthy Picks
7.9
A family-run slice shop built on Uncle Philip's 1966 Brooklyn playbook—hand-tossed dough and homemade tomato sauce applied consistently across a focused menu of NY-style and Sicilian slices. The 78% five-star rate across 426 reviews suggests the kitchen delivers what it promises without much variance. It functions best as a late-night or grab-and-go stop where the value-to-quality ratio on a plain cheese slice is the real draw.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY Style Cheese Slice, Sicilian Slice, Pesto Pizza
What Makes it Special: Family-run shop using Uncle Philip's original 1966 Brooklyn recipes with hand-tossed dough and homemade tomato sauce
#3
Crave Cafe
7.9
A late-night breakfast destination serving crepes, omelets, and international comfort food with extended hours reaching 4am on weekends. The dog-friendly sidewalk patio provides casual outdoor seating for pets while owners enjoy menu staples ranging from Belgian-style waffles to fresh salads and paninis.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian Crepes with Nutella, Breakfast Quesadilla, Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Late-night breakfast haven open until 4am on weekends with sidewalk patio
7.8
A cocktail-forward cantina where the margarita program—featuring centrifuge techniques, house-infused spirits, and unexpected ingredients like mango boba and guacamole slushies—outshines the food menu. The small plates (queso fundido, tostadas, tacos) deliver better than the entrees, making this a spot for drinking with snacks rather than a full dinner. Expect a lively, loud atmosphere and no happy hour pricing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margarita, Queso Fundido, Octopus Taco
What Makes it Special: Tequila and mezcal-focused cocktail bar with an extensive agave spirits program in Sherman Oaks
#5
Joe's Pizza
7.8
Sicilian-born Joe Vitale brings his 1980s New York training to a no-frills Valley strip mall, turning out thin-crust slices with the kind of fold-and-walk credibility that NY transplants actually co-sign. The late-night hours and by-the-slice pricing make it a reliable default when you want real pizza fast and cheap, though the 15% one-star rate suggests the occasional off night keeps it from locking in full consistency.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY Style Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Sicilian Slice
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-born owner Joe Vitale trained in NYC in the '80s and brings authentic New York-style thin-crust slices to the Valley
7.6
This no-frills Tijuana-style taco spot delivers authentic street tacos and birria in a casual counter-service setting. The focus remains squarely on well-executed classics without pretense, making it a reliable choice for quick authentic Mexican cravings on Ventura Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Quesabirria
What Makes it Special: Authentic Tijuana-style street tacos and birria in no-frills counter-service format