Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Mid-Wilshire
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Met Her At A Bar
Line-worthy waffles and brunch plates in a tiny, lively cafe.
Notable Picks
8.6
Met Her At A Bar is a compact, high-energy brunch cafe known for crisp Belgian-style waffles, over-the-top breakfast plates, and steady lines down La Brea. Since opening in 2017, it’s become a go-to for locals who want sweet-and-savory brunch with strong coffee and a social, buzzy room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Belgian Waffle with Fried Chicken, Strawberry Nutella Waffle, Breakfast Sandwich on Brioche
What Makes it Special: Line-worthy waffles and brunch plates in a tiny, lively cafe.
8.3
Across from its breakfast sibling, Met Him At A Bar is a compact pasta bar where rigatoni vodka, slow-simmered Bolognese, and shareable starters meet a tight list of wines and spritzes. The room is small, lively, and geared toward casual dates or friend meetups who want proper pasta without a white-tablecloth feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts
What Makes it Special: Lively pasta bar built around rigatoni vodka, shareable plates, and a fun, wine-forward atmosphere at a buzzy La Brea corner.
Worthy Picks
7.7
The Miracle Mile outpost of Chicas Tacos serves chef-led tacos, bowls, and nachos built around organic tortillas and fresher-leaning fillings. It functions as a modern fast-casual taqueria for office workers and locals who want something a bit lighter than old-school combo plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Crispy Taco, Baja Fish Taco, Jackfruit Taco
What Makes it Special: Chef-founded taco shop focused on organic tortillas and modern fillings.