Best Girls Night Out Restaurants in Livermore
11 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cured Fish Bar
Oyster-and-crudo bar with precise Japanese-influenced techniques.
Notable Picks
8.6
Evening raw bar featuring oysters, crudos, and Japanese-influenced curing with a tight menu and thoughtful beverage pairings. It’s the most seafood-focused spot in town, best for small plates and conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters on the Half Shell, Hamachi Crudo, Cured Scallop
What Makes it Special: Oyster-and-crudo bar with precise Japanese-influenced techniques.
8.6
Stylish downtown wine bar and cucina pairing house pastas with a deep Italian and local wine list. It’s the dress-up option on First Street—ambience, service cadence, and plating suit date nights and celebratory dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle al Ragù, Burrata with Seasonal Garnishes, Branzino al Limone
What Makes it Special: Refined pastas and a serious wine program in a polished room.
8.2
Mediterranean-leaning seafood and pasta with a focus on crisp, tender calamari and simply grilled fish. Locals use it for relaxed downtown dinners with straightforward flavors and solid portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Calamari, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Seafood Pasta
What Makes it Special: Seafood-forward Mediterranean plates with notably well-executed calamari.
#4
L Campo
8.2
Spanish tapas and paellas in a downtown setting, with a concise menu focused on classic shareables and rice dishes. Locals use it for date nights, small groups, and a glass of wine alongside plates meant to pass around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Paella, Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo
What Makes it Special: Tapas and paella program centered on Spanish classics served to share.
8.1
Compact cocktail den pouring natural wines and running an "After Dark" menu Fridays and Saturdays. Late hours and snacky plates make it a smooth pivot from dinner to nightcap.
Must-Try Dishes:
After Dark SPAM Musubi, Rotating Seasonal Small Plates, Cheese & Charcuterie Board
What Makes it Special: After 9pm snack menu with cocktails and natural wine.
Downtown cantina with a dedicated afternoon happy hour and reliable bar-bite tacos. Comfortable booths and a roomy bar make it an easy central meetup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Birria tacos (HH portion), Chile verde plate
What Makes it Special: Set HH window with taco specials and house margs.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Cozy side-street spot with craft cocktails, a flexible menu, and a neighborhood feel. Happy hour snacks and weekend brunch make it a low-key favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gambas al Ajillo, Chicken Schnitzel Caesar, Furikake Fries
What Makes it Special: Thoughtful cocktails and a menu that works for snacks or dinner.
7.9
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Trendy Table Hotspots
Interactive fondue format—cheese, entrée, and chocolate—makes it a go-to for birthdays and group toasts. Dim lighting and leisurely pacing set a celebratory tone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Fondue, Beef & Shrimp Entrée Fondue, Chocolate Fondue
What Makes it Special: Celebration-friendly, interactive fondue experience.
Downtown’s rooftop for California-meets-Latin comfort food and cocktails with sunset views. Come for open-air energy, DJs on select nights, and an easygoing, social menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Waffles, Carnitas Tacos, Fish & Chips
What Makes it Special: Third-floor rooftop deck with cocktails and cityline views.
#10
The Bourbon Pear
7.8
Comfort-leaning bistro and bourbon bar offering wings on the starters list and a bar-only happy hour. Cocktails skew whiskey-forward, making it a good sit-down option for wings plus drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Wings (house buffalo or BBQ), Hush Puppies, Potato Skins
What Makes it Special: Bar-only happy hour with cocktail focus and shareables.
7.6
Cocktail-driven gastropub turning out a Wagyu-style house burger and late-night snacks in a buzzing lounge setting. Expect louder music, rotating events, and quick bar service over white-tablecloth formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rebel Burger, Wagyu Burger, Burger Sliders
What Makes it Special: Night-forward lounge with a house Wagyu burger and strong cocktails.