Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Silver Lake
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Same Same Thai
Only Thai restaurant pairing serious natural wine program with street food
Notable Picks
8.4
Katy Noochlaor and Amanda Kuntee of the Chao Krung family blend bold Thai cooking with natural wine since 2016. The panang curry achieves rich coconut-spice balance, while papaya salad delivers proper heat. Dim-lit wine bar atmosphere makes this Silver Lake corner spot ideal for weeknight dinners with biodynamic pours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Panang Curry, Papaya Salad, Khao Soi
What Makes it Special: Only Thai restaurant pairing serious natural wine program with street food
Worthy Picks
#2
Santō
7.6
Mexico City import brings Roma Norte energy to Sunset Junction with Japanese-Mexican fusion sushi that includes Oaxacan chocolate-blowtorched hamachi and charcoal-seared otoro. The sleek counter and street-facing seats showcase Chef Hiroshi Kawahito's creative cross-cultural interpretations since opening in 2023.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hamachi Choco Nigiri, Santo Tiradito, Hamachi Truffle Hand Roll
What Makes it Special: Only LA restaurant blending traditional Edomae technique with Mexican ingredients like Colima salt and Oaxacan chocolate