Best Late Night Restaurants in South Los Angeles
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Moon House Chinese Cuisine
Late-night Westside staple serving generous Cantonese and Mandarin plates well past midnight when most kitchens have closed.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A late-night Westside workhorse turning out generous Cantonese and Mandarin plates—Peking duck, walnut shrimp, the full Americanized-Chinese lineup—well past midnight when most kitchens on Santa Monica Blvd have gone dark. The draw is volume and value: big shared platters at prices that make splitting a table with six people painless. Strip-mall atmosphere and parking logistics come with the territory, but the kitchen's late hours fill a real gap on the Westside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peking Duck, Orange Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup
What Makes it Special: Late-night Westside staple serving generous Cantonese and Mandarin plates well past midnight when most kitchens have closed.
7.6
A fusion taco counter that pulls from Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese flavor profiles rather than sticking to a straight Mexican playbook — the 36-hour marinade tofu and ahi tuna tacos give the plant-based and seafood sides real weight alongside the meat menu. It runs as a late-night Westwood pit stop with outdoor seating and wallet-friendly pricing, though the tiny review footprint (13 ratings) means the kitchen is still proving itself at scale.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Shrimp Taco, Beef Brisket Street Taco, Carne Asada Bowl with Crispy Kale
What Makes it Special: Mexican-fusion tacos with bold global twists — Korean bulgogi, Vietnamese tofu, Japanese ahi — plus a full plant-based menu that rivals the meat side.
Vibes:
Live Music Showtime
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
A Westwood fixture since 1983 that doubles as a Lebanese supper club on weekends, with live DJs, international singers, and professional belly dancers turning dinner into a full-scale production. The weeknight experience is a different restaurant entirely — calmer, table-focused, better for actually tasting the lamb shank and shared mezze. Come for the spectacle with a group, but set expectations around a polarized review profile that reflects the entertainment-first identity more than kitchen precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Shank, Chicken Kabob, Mixed Kebabs
What Makes it Special: A Westwood institution since 1983 pairing Lebanese cuisine with full-scale weekend entertainment — live DJs, international singers, and professional belly dancers