Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Parkside
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar
Spectacle-forward Vietnamese seafood and cocktails in a high-energy room.
Notable Picks
8.2
Lively Vietnamese spot known for maximalist seafood dishes—from the over-the-top “Phozilla” to crab-fried rice—backed by a full bar. It’s a buzzy Inner Sunset destination for shareable plates and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
“Phozilla” lobster pho, Dungeness crab fried rice, Grilled whole fish (market)
What Makes it Special: Spectacle-forward Vietnamese seafood and cocktails in a high-energy room.
8.2
Natural-wine hangout with serious West Philly–style hoagies and snacky plates. It’s a neighborhood favorite for low-key dates and catch-ups over thoughtful pours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian hoagie, Roast pork hoagie with broccoli rabe, Burrata with seasonal produce
What Makes it Special: Wine-bar sensibility paired with destination-level hoagies.
#3
The Crew
8.1
Korean pub-style hub with wings, stews, and honeycomb makgeolli, serving into the late hours. It’s a lively spot for groups to split budae jjigae and hot plates after 10pm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honeycomb Makgeolli (drink), Budae Jjigae, The Crew Wings
What Makes it Special: Late-serving Korean comfort plates plus signature honeycomb makgeolli.
8
Beach-adjacent cantina with a weekday 3–5pm happy hour offering $3 tacos, drink specials, and house-made tortillas. It’s a casual stop for friends meeting up before an Ocean Beach sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria Tacos, Fish Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos
What Makes it Special: Daily HH tacos on fresh tortillas with solid drink deals.