The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge

Our waiter Fred made our first experience at Dresden so memorable! You can feel history kiss you on the lips as you walk through the door and enter a different world. The forest motif of the dining room, the live music in the lounge, the dim lights and lively chatter add to the warmth and delight of this place! We started with delicious calamari, and then had a Prime Rib (comes with potato and veggie), Filet Mignon, and Chicken Piccata. Everything was amazing! We ended the night with the Spiced Apple Tart and Flourless Chocolate Cake (a la mode)! This place is a must visit. My only regret is that I’ve waited so long to dine here. RESERVATIONS recommended. Parking on neighboring streets was fine.

I’ve been wanting to try The Dresden for a while, and finally booked a table on a Saturday night. Surprisingly, the dining area wasn’t very busy, and I quickly saw why. The dining room itself feels a bit outdated, and while service was attentive and friendly, the food was disappointing. We started with fried calamari, which unfortunately was rubbery and not fresh, so I had to send it back. For mains, I ordered steak and shrimp scampi — both were just average, with the shrimp lacking freshness and flavor. Overall, the food didn’t justify coming here for dinner. Afterwards, I moved to the lounge, and that’s when the night turned around. The live jazz band created a fantastic atmosphere, and the lounge was lively, fun, and exactly what I had hoped for. Bottom line: Skip the dining room, but definitely come for drinks, the vibe, and the live music. Perfect spot for cocktails and jazz, not for a memorable dinner

Banger! Always a vibe! Love bringing family and friends to experience The Dresden✨ Amazing live music, good drinks, great food and service is on point. Can’t wait to celebrate my birthday here in a few months.

This is a really cute spot. Went there on a Thursday night and there was live jazz. I really enjoyed the special cocktail menu. Our waiter Michael was very friendly and helpful. Great ambiance too. Parking is street only and that was a little tricky.

The Most Discusting Meal in a Long Time. All sauces were not only packaged powdered but of the cheapest discount store quality. We ordered Prime Rib (was reheated pot roast at best), the Ribeye Au Poive ( steak was same quality and flavor and cut of a typical "Norms" Ribeye) and the Marsala with Chicken as opposed to Veal. The Artichoke and mushrooms in every dish was canned, the sauces of every dish was powdered. The quality of meat the lowest or reused/reheated. Just completely unacceptable . Not even the service was the same which is understandable when you expect employees working at a place which was once top notch in quality now living off its decades old reputation. It was a disgrace. Especially for the price point. Lastly we also ordered French Onion Soup which was above all the most disgusting. Tasted like the chicken broth of cup of noodles. That was the beginning of the end. The waiter asked how it was so my daughter told him the quality was terrible. We did not ask but they removed two entrees which was nice but we truly were looking forward to a delicious meal which was at best disgusting. I did take home my baked potato and broccoli . Best in our order and was still hungry but couldn't eat the meat ,sauce or canned vegetables

our food came out cold so we barely ate anything we ordered. we invited friends who were visiting los angeles to join us and the server with little bangs cut out table off after two cocktails. the friends who met us were not served at all. when we tried to speak with her to understand what was going on but she was extremely rude. we paid our two drink / cold calamari tab and tipped but ultimately will never be back. disappointed and confused as locals and regulars.

The Dresden, a sophisticated and elegant lounge and restaurant, has been a cornerstone of East Hollywood since 1954. While the food may not be the highlight, the unique ambiance and its connection to cinema enthusiasts make it truly special. The atmosphere is unmatched, and we’ll definitely be returning—especially for the bar experience!