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The Dresden Restaurant
Lounge and Rock Club$$$$
Los Feliz, Los Angeles
"Omg the lounge singers are awesome Marty and elayne"(9 Tips)
"jazz bar from Swingers"(4 Tips)
"Essential LA experience - come when Marty & Elayne are performing!"(4 Tips)
"Marty and Elaine have probably been there since the place opened."(3 Tips)
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GQ MagazineJanuary 5, 2016The Dresden opened in 1954, and its stunning, unchanged dining room will immediately remind you that Rat-Pack-dominated ’50s was the coolest decade ever.
Katherine M.December 24, 2016A good alternative to the classic Los Angeles dining room of Musso & Frank if you can't (or won't) go to Hollywood. Captured in Swingers, the 1996 film about being a young, struggling artist in LA.
Offbeat L.A.January 28, 2016Opened 1954. Classic mid-century steakhouse & lounge. Leather booths, river rock walls, preserved vintage.
Packed on fri-sat. Sunday night very empty. If you sit at a table by the bar expect a order minimum if there is live music
Queena DescheneDecember 17, 2013Its dark in here! With a loud live jazz band, you can come here for an intimate snuggle in the round booths or to huddle with a small group at the bar.
MichaelaOctober 21, 2011If Marty & Elyane have the bar too packed to sit down, after 11 you can go hang out in the dining room, in one of the big white leather booths. The ones that are missing tablecloths are fair-game.
WinstonOctober 13, 2013Here's a tip: go here. Try to get there early on weekends to get a table in the bar so you can say the LA institution of Marty & Elayne.- RinaFebruary 27, 2014The jazz bar from Swingers, and on many nights you can still see the geriatric lounge act and they're still fantastic. Very old Hollywood.
Che LynneFebruary 28, 2011Marty and Elayne are the kindest couple ever. Pretty packed on sat. nights but good to listen to jazzy lounge music and meet new friends over good conversation. Dim lit, romantic, classic decor, fab.
D ONovember 3, 2015Amazing space, great music and pretty good food. It's like a time travel in another era of Los Angeles.
Ken RigbergMay 23, 2015I had my first taste of Escargot at the Dresden and it was awesome. Don't knock it till you try it!!
Idea Monkey, Inc.July 24, 2011This location started serving Italian food as Pucci’s in 1934. Bookie Herman Byron bought it in 1940 and named it The Dresden Room after his penchant for Dresden brand wallpaper and dinnerware.
Katrina GNovember 9, 2011It's all about Marty and Elayne, they're getting old but they still know how to rock. Bartenders have been here since before Elvis died and so have the light fixtures but that's part of the appeal.
meniscuszine.comSeptember 24, 2011Stepping into the Dresden is like walking into a time capsule, with Marty and Elayne providing the soundtrack. If you've seen the movie SWINGERS, you'll recognize the decor in a heartbeat.
Nicole DuprasFebruary 5, 2012This place is amazingly kitsch. It's like you step back in time! And Marty and Elayne...bless their hearts!
Galo CanoteFebruary 12, 2013The fried artichoke hearts are good appetizers....and of course the steaks are good as well -
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Listen to iconic duo Marty and Elayne (of Swingers fame) at the Dresden Room, every Tuesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.- Stephen SandersJuly 9, 2011Marty and Elaine have probably been there since the place opened. A really cool slice of Hollywood. A lot of fun!
Go for Marty & Elaine. Stay for the old classic LA vibes.
ShannonJanuary 5, 2011Order the Blood & Sand. I have no idea what is in it, but it is fantastic! Watch out, though... They're lethal!
GillianJanuary 29, 2010Yes, the Blood & Sand is their Hollywood classic drink. Yes, it is delicious. Yes, it will get you drunk / give you a brain freeze. HAVE ONE (or 10).
MiramaxMarch 2, 2012"You're so money & you don't even know it." You're on Swingers turf! This is where Trent encouraged Mike to meet the Starbucks waitress at the bar. Marty & Elayne still perform here nightly!
This is the bar I bring all my friend's from out of town. Marty and Elayne will steal your heart!
Don't request Great Balls of Fire! I did, it was denied, and I cried.
KCRWMay 12, 2012At The Dresden Room you get a great discount when presenting the KCRW Fringe Benefits Card!
Iyana GregoryAugust 17, 2011Technically it's Los Feliz but worth the trip to visit a historical landmark such as this.
Arrive early and sit at the piano. Night in Tunisia is a great request to watch them perform
Get here early (by 9) to get a table...its worth it!!!
Peter ChengFebruary 20, 2010MARTY AND ELAINE PERFORMED STAYIN ALIVE FROM SWINGERS...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH IM SO HAPPY
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The Dresden Restaurant
1760 N Vermont Ave (btwn Melbourne Ave. & Kingswell Ave.)
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(323) 665-4294
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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