Best Girls Night Out Restaurants in West Hollywood
15 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Galanga Thai Fusion
Long-running West Hollywood Thai spot with both traditional plates and quirky house specials.
Notable Picks
8.5
Galanga Thai Fusion has been a West Hollywood fixture for years, pairing classic curries and noodles with house specials like salmon panang and playful Thai burritos. The room is casual but comfortable, and its long run and strong review volume make it one of the area’s most proven Thai tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon panang, Thai beef stew, Crispy basil fish
What Makes it Special: Long-running West Hollywood Thai spot with both traditional plates and quirky house specials.
#2
Pura Vita
8.4
Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian restaurant offering pastas, pizzas, and comfort dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans. The space is energetic and intimate with a strong wine program. It has a large and loyal customer base driven by creative plant-forward interpretations of Italian classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pura, Cacio e pepe, Truffle pizza
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Italian cooking executed with surprising depth and richness.
#3
GRANVILLE
8.4
Granville’s Beverly Boulevard location is a high-polish take on the modern American neighborhood restaurant, with big salads, mac and cheese, burgers, and cocktails that can cover everything from family dinners to casual dates. The roomy dining room and bar make it a reliable crowd-pleaser when you’re feeding mixed tastes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Uptown Mac & Cheese, Thai Ginger Salad, Wagyu Rustic Steak Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Polished New American comfort food with enough range to satisfy most groups.
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Live Music Showtime
Hamburger Mary’s pairs drag shows and loud, campy energy with a full bar and a menu that includes classic hot wings alongside big burgers and shareable platters. It’s a go-to for pre-show happy hour drinks where wings, cocktails, and entertainment all compete for attention.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Hot Wings, Queen Mary Burger, Mary's Handbag Sampler
What Makes it Special: Drag shows, boozy specials, and hot wings in a loud, playful room.
#5
Saltie Girl
8.3
This Boston import in Sunset Plaza brings authentic New England seafood to the Strip with exceptional lobster rolls, tinned fish, and raw bar offerings. The heated patio and extensive crudo menu make it a sophisticated alternative to typical Sunset Boulevard fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
New England Lobster Roll, Tinned Fish Selection, Clam Chowder
What Makes it Special: Extensive tinned seafood menu unique to LA dining scene
#6
Ysabel
8.3
Ysabel hides behind an unassuming Fairfax entrance and opens into a multi-level courtyard lined with fireplaces and wraparound banquettes. It’s the quintessential West Hollywood date-night patio, pairing cocktails and new American plates with a design-forward space that feels made for lingering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Pan-Seared Branzino
What Makes it Special: A hidden courtyard restaurant where fireplaces, tiers, and moody lighting do a lot of the date-night heavy lifting.
8.1
Chef Sara Thongchoet's whimsical Asian fusion spot combines traditional Thai with Chinese influences in a stunning floral courtyard setting. Since 2021, this LGBTQ-supportive establishment has drawn crowds for its Instagram-worthy purple dishes and creative brunch offerings alongside authentic curries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Fried Rice, Five Spice Chicken Wings, Tom Yum Lobster Pasta
What Makes it Special: Magical purple noodles that change color tableside
Worthy Picks
7.9
Robby’s West Hollywood is a neighborhood wine bar and American comfort-food spot inside a Santa Monica Boulevard complex, pairing by-the-glass pours with burgers, sandwiches, and shareable plates. It reads like a casual weeknight hang that still feels considered enough for low-key dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
House cheeseburger, Fried chicken sandwich, Mac and cheese
What Makes it Special: Relaxed wine-bar setting where approachable American comfort food meets a focused glass list.
#9
V Wine Room
7.9
This intimate wine bar pairs artisanal pizzas with small-production California wines in a V-shaped bar that naturally connects strangers. The unexpected pizza-and-wine concept has made it a neighborhood sanctuary since 2013, with cheese boards from next-door Jinpachi adding to the appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Mushroom Pizza, Prosciutto & Arugula, Margherita with Burrata
What Makes it Special: V-shaped bar design creates natural conversation flow
#10
Ocean Sushi
7.9
Ocean Sushi is a newer WeHo sushi bar built around creative rolls, generous happy hour deals, and a relaxed, neighborhood feel. Regulars come for inventive specials like the Grinch Roll and OMG Baby Roll alongside solid classics, especially during the double daily happy hour windows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grinch Roll, Tuna Lover Roll, OMG Baby Roll
What Makes it Special: Casual neighborhood sushi bar with an unusually deep roll list and strong happy hour program.
#11
Craig's
7.8
Celebrity hotspot serving classic American steakhouse fare in an Old Hollywood atmosphere with retro leather booths. Chef Kursten Kizer creates both traditional comfort food and modern vegan specialties for A-list clientele.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-in Ribeye, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Vegan Meatball
What Makes it Special: Legendary celebrity dining room where deals get made over steaks
7.8
Guac Daddy’s West Hollywood location is a newer, party-leaning taqueria near Plummer Park, known for birria, loaded guacamole, and colorful drinks. It plays louder and trendier than most nearby taco stands, with a menu that leans into shareable combos alongside classic à la carte tacos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Champiñones vegetarian tacos, Loaded guacamole and chips
What Makes it Special: New-school taqueria with birria, big guacamole, and party energy.
7.8
Las Perlas is a mezcal-and-tequila bar that doubles as a late-night taco stop thanks to its attached kitchen turning out taco flights, veggie options, and bar snacks until the early hours. The focus is cocktails and music first, but the ability to sit with a mezcal margarita and a plate of tacos after midnight makes it a key late-night tacos option in 90046.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Flight (Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Veggie), Mushroom or Squash Blossom Taco, Quesabirria-style Taco Specials
What Makes it Special: Agave-focused cocktail bar with a real late-night taco program attached.
#14
Sur Restaurant
7.6
Lisa Vanderpump's Mediterranean-California oasis brings reality TV glamour to the Robertson-Melrose corner with eclectic décor and international cuisine. The pink bohemian interior and romantic garden patio serve contemporary American dishes with Mediterranean flair.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seared Ahi Tuna, Taboulé Couscous, Charbroiled Ribeye
What Makes it Special: Celebrity-owned hotspot featured on Vanderpump Rules
7.6
Arden Restaurant & Cafe is an all-day, flower-draped space that turns into one of WeHo’s most photogenic brunch rooms on weekends. The brunch menu leans Californian–Mediterranean, pairing pancakes, benedicts, and avocado toast with espresso drinks and daytime cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Highly decorated, garden-inspired dining room that doubles as a brunch backdrop for photos.