Best Girls Night Out Approved Sushi Restaurants in Downtown LA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sakana Sushi Lounge DTLA
Upscale, late-night sushi with a full bar and lounge atmosphere that stays buzzing until 2am.
Notable Picks
8.4
Sakana Sushi Lounge DTLA brings late-night hours and a sleek lounge feel to South Park with creative rolls, sashimi, and a strong cocktail program. Hand-selected fish, uni-forward specials, and a lively bar scene make it a go-to for nights out that run past midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sashimi Combination, Uni Burrata, Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
What Makes it Special: Upscale, late-night sushi with a full bar and lounge atmosphere that stays buzzing until 2am.
#2
Mrs. Fish
8.4
An underground Downtown lounge-meets-sushi bar with a playful, nightlife-ready energy. Rolls and nigiri lean modern and crowd-pleasing, backed by solid fish quality and a deep whisky/cocktail program. Best framed as a full evening out rather than a quiet sushi dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy rice spicy tuna, Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, Chef’s nigiri selection
What Makes it Special: Sushi plus whisky-bar nightlife in an art-filled basement.
8.3
A polished Arts District handroll bar from chef Lester Lai that leans into tight technique and a cocktail-forward izakaya mood. The rolls are clean, properly warm-rice-to-cold-fish balanced, and paced for lingering rather than rushing. Best experienced as a curated handroll set with drinks rather than à la carte grazing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro hand roll, Lobster hand roll, Uni hand roll
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven handrolls with a full cocktail-bar experience.
8.1
A handroll-leaning counter tucked inside a nightlife-style room, blending sushi precision with a downtown bar buzz. Fish quality is clean and well-seasoned, and the menu pushes beyond basics into richer, saucier temaki builds. Come for an elevated handroll session that feels like part of the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna temaki, Blue crab temaki, Uni & caviar temaki
What Makes it Special: Handrolls in a bar-driven, after-dark Downtown setting.