Reviews for The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge in Los Angeles, CA

We went there on a whim when were looking for a romantic place to have a nice meal. We found parking to be in a sketchy little... lot with a guard watching something on his little TV, but at least he was there watching over the cars. Walking down into therestaurant was a challenge as the stairs are steep and the handrail is not super useful, but it is manageable if you take yourtime when you can't move quickly. However, once you go in, you are transported back to a different era where the seats arealmost spread like a speakeasy and the wait staff is mostly on point. The waitstaff was really quite good to be honest.However,.... We got the crispy artichokes as an appetizer. They were not crispy, nor were they tasty. It was like they had beenpickled, then frozen, then microwaved. They were inedible. As main course, we got sirloin and prime rib. The sirloin was toughas if it had been frozen, then thawed quickly, and grilled. The prime rib was fairly well done, if not seasoned. The mixedvegetables were clearly only broccoli and had been frozen as well. We decided to try a warm apple tart as dessert. That wassoft, tasteless, and cold. We had several mixed drinks as well. If you can get through the over pour or the under pour, and thefact that the mixed drinks are $15 a piece, they aren't bad. I do recommend the chocolate martini. By the time we left, theplace was hopping and very busy. The staff told us that reservations are always recommended after 5 on Friday and Saturday, butI don't see why. All in all, the food was gross but the service was good. Read more

The $50 steak I got was barely edible. I ordered medium and it was practically raw. And mushy, bland. If it hadn’t been my... buddies bachelor party I’d have sent it back but I didn’t want to make an issue so I basically wasted it. Sad. Read more

I had such a Lovely birthday dinner, great food and service, and tummy drinks. Thank you @dresden

I love this spot and have been coming for years. The interior is beautiful. The vibe and music are great. They drinks are good... and strong, and they're familiar with some rarer cocktails. Read more

The Dresden was excellent in every way. We had reservations and we were seated immediately. The horseshoe shaped booths were... very comfortable and spaced in such a way that we didn't conversations of others. The prime rib was cooked exactly how each ofus liked it. We received service when we needed it, but the waiters were not intrusive. The meal was well paced- no entree' wasserved before we were all finished with our salads. It was a really nice experience! Read more

Very cool spot with tons of character and a friendly staff/crowd. The drinks might be a little weak, but the food is good and... the entertainment is top-notch. Really enjoyed my visit! Read more

This place reminds me of The Godfather movie. It has a similar feel. Even the staff act like you are in an Italian-American... environment. The food is amazing and you get a lot for what you pay. Read more

Absolutely love this place! I was there last night for the first time. Definitely a good spot to sit at the bar and have some... drinks. They also have food which I didn't try. They have a dinning area in the back. Also live music on Wednesday nights!Parking in the rear. The bartenders are polite and quick. Read more