The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge – Steakhouse
Stepping into this iconic Hollywood landmark feels like a journey back to the golden age of lounge culture, where dim lighting and plush leather booths create an atmosphere of timeless, mid-century sophistication. The air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling French onion soup and garlic-kissed escargot, while classic starters like chilled shrimp cocktail and crisp iceberg wedges pay homage to an era of elegant, unhurried dining. Whether sipping a martini or sharing a plate of golden calamari fritti, guests are enveloped in a nostalgic charm that makes every evening feel like a storied occasion.
1760 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027 https://thedresden.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, kosher, halal, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, weight-watchers, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Monday
- 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming and friendly staff, guests appreciate the approachable atmosphere that makes this a reliable choice for a casual meal. Frequent visitors highlight the consistent experience across multiple visits, noting that the relaxed service pace
Menu
- French Onion Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Soup of The Day - $10 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- House Salad - $11: choice of dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Iceberg Wedge - $15: iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, blue cheese crumble, bacon, blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Caprese Salad - $16: heirloom tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic, fresh cracked pepper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Calamari Fritti - $20: crispy golden rings and tentacles served with house-made cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $15: sautéed in olive oil, with salt, pepper, and pearl onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: six jumbo shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Escargot Bourgignonne - $18: over baked escargot served over white wine garlic sauce with bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mozzarella Marinara - $19: hand breaded mozzarella over marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Artichoke Hearts - $16: hand breaded baby artichoke, garlic-butter sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad - $15 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Rigatoni w/ Meat Sauce - $22: tomato sauce simmered with ground beef, onion, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Penne alla Arrabiatta - $22: spicy pomodoro sauce, garlic, parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Lasagne - $24: three-layer lasagne, baked baked with ricotta cheese and topped with bolognese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Eggplant Fettuccine - $22: olive oil, garlic, and a touch of marinara, served with chopped roasted eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cacio e Pepe - $27: buccatini, pecorino, parmesan, cracked black pepper, butter
- Filet Mignon - $52: hand-cut 9oz, served with choice of mashed or baked potato, seasonal vegetables, and Béarnaise sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- New Zealand Rack of Lamb - $36: seasoned with rosemary and served with new potatoes, parmesan-roasted half-tomato, and mint jelly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Prime Rib of Beef (Regular Cut) - $52: Served with choice of mashed or baked potato, seasonal veggies, and au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Prime Rib of Beef (Bone-in Extra Cut) - $58: Served with choice of mashed or baked potato, seasonal veggies, and au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- New York Strip & Frites - $38: hand cut 10oz, served with steak fries and seasonal veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 32oz Tomahawk - $118: hand carved, bone-in ribeye. Served with mashed potatoes, parmesan-roasted half-tomatoes, button mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spiced Apple Pork Chop - $32: bone in 10oz, topped with grilled cinnamon-dusted apple slices. served with a crispy smashed potato and roasted seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Ribeye Au Poivre - $45: 12oz, Creamy peppercorn sauce with mushrooms, over mashed potatoes and asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chateaubriand - $125: 20oz tenderloin, hand carved tableside. Served with mashed potatoes, parmesan-roasted half-tomatoes, button mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Butter Salmon - $36: wild caught, sautéed in garlic and butter. Served with mashed potatoes and asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Half-Roasted Chicken - $30: Jidori brand, free-range organic chicken, seasoned, pan roasted, and broiled. Served over wild rice, topped with sauteed cherry tomatoes and pearl onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Piccatta - $35: sautéed in white wine, lemon, & butter, served with zucchini, mushrooms, capers, and a side of linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Scampi con Risotto - $28: jumbo shrimp served with creamed risotto, topped with scampi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $25: freshly sliced, panko-crusted eggplant, layered over mozzarella and parmesan. Served over marinara and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Veal Marsala - $30: sautéed in Marsala wine, served with artichoke hearts and mushrooms over mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Trout Almondine - $31: whole fish butterflied, finished in browned butter, white wine and lemon. Topped with brown sugar roasted almonds, and served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Cauliflower Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers - $30: roasted bell peppers stuffed with bolognese-style cauliflower and wild rice, topped with melted mozzarella and basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Ribeye Steak Sandwich - $20: Onion rings, tomato, arugula, dijon aoli, open faced on sourdough baguette. Served with steak fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prime Rib French Dip - $19: Our world famous Prime Rib, au jus, french bread. Served with steak fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Certified Angus Burger - $18: lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, brioche bun. Served with steak fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Caprese Sandwich - $16: heirloom tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic reduction, ciabatta. Served with steak fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Baked Potato - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mashed Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sautéed Vegetables - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Long Grain Wild Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Linguini w/ Marinara - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Creamed Risotto - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meatballs (2) - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Smashed Potato - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Bread - $5: served with olive oil and balsamic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- New York Cheesecake - $9: Traditional cheesecake blend, graham cracker crust, ground almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blackout Cake - $9: dutch chocolate loaf, chocolate chunks, whipped chocolate, toasted almonds, whipped chocolate frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $9: spiced layered cake, pecans, raisins, cinnamon-cream cheese frosting, toasted almonds
- Coconut Whiteout Cake - $9: white cake, apricot marmalade, vanilla custard, shredded coconut, whipped cream frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spiced Apple Tart - $9: apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, buttery shortbread, served warm. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Flourless Cake - $9: warm rich dark chocolate, powdered sugar, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Old Fashioned - $17: bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, expressed orange peel
- Vesper Martini - $17: gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc, expressed lemon peel
- Martini '54 - $19: Tanqueray 10, Ketel One, vermouth bianco, olive brine tincture, pepperocini stuffed olive, caper berry [olive oil washed]
- Espresso Martini - $19: Copalli Cacao Rum, Mario's Hard Espresso, espresso, hint of vanilla
- The Dresden's Blood & Sand - $16: Rum, house tropical mix, citrus, blended
- Allagash White - $8: Belgian-Style Wheat
- Modelo Especial - $8: Lager
- Pineapple Dream (N/A) - $13: Lyre's Cane Spirit, ginger beer, pineapple, lemon, lime
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, customers appreciate the welcoming, friendly staff and reliable, approachable atmosphere for a casual, relaxed meal.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge has an average overall rating of 3.0/5.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge has a website at https://thedresden.com/, though the provided data does not specify online ordering availability.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information does not include the specific hours of operation for The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This iconic steakhouse offers a sophisticated mid-century atmosphere with dim lighting and plush booths, though reviews highlight a more casual experience.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- This restaurant accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and halal options, including sautéed mushrooms and caprese salad.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge is currently operational, with business details and menu information available on their official website.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include French onion soup, escargot bourgignonne, shrimp cocktail, calamari fritti, and classic iceberg wedge salads.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu features sautéed mushrooms for vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets, plus gluten-free chocolate cake and keto-friendly caprese salad.