Regional Cooking for Open-Air Evenings and Late Bites
Eat from Vietnamese, Nuevo Latino, and Venezuelan menus, with a compact, closely packed room and service reaching 5:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. The range covers early meals and after-midnight arrivals.
Late Dining Map
Regional Originals After Dark
The room is walk-in-only, with closely packed tables and peak-hour waits that can send diners to sidewalk stools. The kitchen pairs broken rice and fried fish noodle soup with fresh dill and house-made chili paste then adds sweet fried bread stuffed with pork chop, sausage, and quail egg. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday add midday service and takeout is available.
Open-Air Brunch, Late Night
Cabana Restaurant & Bar brings Nuevo Latino cooking to Forest Hills, with indoor dining and outdoor seating for brunch or an evening cocktail. The kitchen opens every day at 11:30 AM. Seating runs until 10:00 PM, while takeout remains available until 11:00 PM. A mid-priced menu supports a flexible stop, whether you settle in for small plates or carry dinner home. Cabana has been a Forest Hills fixture since 1995.
Overnight Staples Near Dyckman
Sweet corn cachapas and fried plantain sandwiches anchor the menu at this family-run Venezuelan restaurant in Inwood. Fillings include slow-roasted pork, black beans, and traditional Venezuelan cheese, with sugarcane lemonade alongside. The interior is casual, bright, and colorful, with a beach-resort atmosphere. The kitchen opens daily at 9:00 AM. Monday through Wednesday service runs until 2:00 AM, Thursday and Sunday until 3:00 AM. Friday and Saturday service runs until 5:00 AM.
