Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Chinatown
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Nine Bar
Chinatown’s first craft cocktail speakeasy, blending neon-lit drinks with snacky Chinese American plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Nine Bar
8.1
Hidden behind Moon Palace Express, Nine Bar is Chinatown’s first dedicated craft cocktail bar, pairing a moody, neon-heavy speakeasy room with a tight menu of Chinese American bar snacks. Since opening in 2022, it’s become a nightlife anchor where cocktails referencing Asian flavors share space with katsu sandwiches and mapo-spiced fries.
Must-Try Dishes:
McKatsu sandwich, Mapo hot fries, Shrimp toast
What Makes it Special: Chinatown’s first craft cocktail speakeasy, blending neon-lit drinks with snacky Chinese American plates.
Worthy Picks
#2
Best Bar
7.8
Best Bar is a low-lit Chinatown lounge known for its serious cocktail list and relaxed couches, with regular happy hour promotions on signature drinks. It’s used as a meet-up spot before or after dinner, where bartenders riff on classics and guests linger over a couple of discounted rounds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Litty Lychee signature cocktail, Tequila Daga Nights, Matcha Colada
What Makes it Special: Craft-forward Chinatown cocktail bar where happy hour often means deals on house signatures.