The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge

"Dimly lit and old fashioned in the best sense, with brickwork, chandeliers , and a lounge , you’ll listen to jazz playing as you’re waited on by friendly and accommodating staff at your booth or table. Read more

The Dresden opened in 1954, and its stunning, unchanged dining room will immediately remind you that Rat-Pack-dominated ’50s was the coolest decade ever.

A 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.

Marty 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.

Opened 1954. Classic mid-century steakhouse & lounge . Leather booths , river rock walls, preserved vintage.

Amazing space, great music and pretty good food. It's like a time travel in another era of Los Angeles.

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

The jazz bar from Swingers , and on many nights you can still see the geriatric lounge act and they're still fantastic. Very old Hollywood .

Its 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 .

I had my first taste of Escargot at the Dresden and it was awesome. Don't knock it till you try it!!

If 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.

"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!

Here'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 .

Listen 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.

It'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.

Stepping 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.

This 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.

This place is amazingly kitsch. It's like you step back in time! And Marty and Elayne ...bless their hearts!

The fried artichoke hearts are good appetizers ....and of course the steaks are good as well -

Go for Marty & Elaine. Stay for the old classic LA vibes.

Marty and Elayne still have it. A fun place to have drinks.

Marty and Elaine have probably been there since the place opened. A really cool slice of Hollywood . A lot of fun!

Omg the lounge singers are awesome Marty and elayne

Steer clear of the special cocktail and you'll have a great time.

Essential LA experience - come when Marty & Elayne are performing !

Live jazz in very dim spaces makes for great one on one conversations

Great drinks and cool place for food.

The chateaubriand is amazing! Come with an appetite

Yes, 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).

At The Dresden Room you get a great discount when presenting the KCRW Fringe Benefits Card!

This is the bar I bring all my friend's from out of town . Marty and Elayne will steal your heart!

Marty & Elayne 4ever ????

Order the Blood & Sand. I have no idea what is in it, but it is fantastic! Watch out, though... They're lethal!

Beautiful inside! Amazing staff and great food that's very affordable .

Don't request Great Balls of Fire! I did, it was denied, and I cried.

Technically 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

Come for the boozy drinks ... skip the food.

Get the house drink. Its super fruity and potent

Corn cob pipe anyone? If ur O.G. You will understand

Live music , dark

see Marty and Elayne . Some things you have to see for yourself. two drink minimum last I was there, but no cover. Come early for a table

Actually, the food is not great it's just fun here.

Sit at the piano and have a few!

Get here early (by 9) to get a table...its worth it!!!

Beautiful babies!

Delicious Maker's manhattan.

Best night time bloody mary !

MARTY AND ELAINE PERFORMED STAYIN ALIVE FROM SWINGERS...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH IM SO HAPPY

Cool scene, awful service