Where is The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge?

It's in Thai Town & East Hollywood, Los Angeles. Address: North Vermont Avenue, 1760, Los Angeles

Do I need reservations?

Book for dinner, especially Fri-Sat. Resy and OpenTable are standard. Casual spots: just walk in.

The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge — Thai Town & East Hollywood, Los Angeles

🕐 Hours

Su-Mo 17:00-00:00; Tu-Sa 17:00-02:00

About this spot

The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge is one of the standout spots in Thai Town & East Hollywood, Los Angeles. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.

💡 Tips before you go

Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome

Menu142 items

After-Dinner Libations

Amaro Never Dies

Fernet Branca, Amaro Montenegro, lemon oil

$14

Banana Alexander

cognac, banana de Bresil, hint of cocoa, cream, grated nutmeg

$16

Espresso Martini

Copalli Cacao Rum, Mario’s Hard Espresso, cold brew concentrate, hint of vanilla

$17

Grasshopper

Green Chartreuse, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, cacao-mint bitters, cream

$17

Mexican Mocha

Ilegal Mezcal Reposado, Mario's Hard Espresso, cinnamon, aztec-chocolate bitters, grated cinnamon.

$16

Assorted Cakes and Tarts

Blackout Cake

dutch chocolate loaf, chocolate chunks, whipped chocolate, toasted almonds, whipped chocolate frosting

Carrot Cake

spiced layered cake, pecans, raisins, cinnamon-cream cheese frosting, toasted almonds

Chocolate Flourless Cake

warm rich dark chocolate, powdered sugar, whipped cream

Coconut Whiteout Cake

white cake, apricot marmalade, vanilla custard, shredded coconut, whipped cream frosting

New York Cheesecake

Traditional cheesecake blend, graham cracker crust, ground almonds

Spiced Apple Tart

apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, buttery shortbread, served warm.

House Specialties

Cauliflower Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers

roasted bell peppers stuffed with bolognese-style cauliflower and wild rice, topped with melted mozzarella and basil.

$30

Grilled Trout Almondine

whole fish butterflied. finished in browned butter, white wine and lemon. Topped with brown sugar roasted almonds, and served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes

$31

Non-Alcoholic Libations

Mint Condition

Lyre's London Dry, elderflower tonic, mint, lime, simple

$13

N/A Aperol Spritz

Lyre's Amalfi Spritz *nonalcoholic spirits used*

$13

Pineapple Dream

Lyre's Cane Spirit, ginger beer, pineapple, lemon, lime *non-alcoholic spirit used(

$13

RED - FULL Intensity

Cabernet Sauvignon, - Scattered Peaks

Napa Valley, California, 2018 19/70

Cabernet Sauvignon, - Serial

Paso Robles, California, 2018 14/49

Malbec, - Terrazas de los Andes, "Reserva"

Mendoza, Argentina, 2018

RED - Light Intensity

Pinor Noir, Elouan

Oregon

Pinot Noir, - Davis Bynum

Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, California, 2017 19/67

RED - medium Intensity

Chianti Classico, - Antinori, “Pèppoli"

Tuscany, Italy, 2017 14/49

Merlot, Donati Family Vineyards

California

Red Blend, - Antinori, “Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato”

Tuscany, Italy, 2018

Rosé

Rosé, Dry “Whispering Angel”, Château d'Esclans

Côtes de Provence, France, 2020

Sandwiches

Caprese Sandwich

heirloom tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic reduction, ciabatta

$16

Certified Angus Burger

lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, brioche bun

$18

Prime Rib French Dip

Our world famous Prime Rib, au jus, french bread

$19

Ribeye Steak Sandwich

Onion rings, tomato, arugula, dijon aoli, open faced on sourdough baguette

$20

Seasonals

American Classic

Michter's American Whiskey, root beer, vanilla cherry bark bitters, angostura, hint of anise

$18

Americano At Brand

Campari, Casoni Balsamic Vermouth, Zucca Rhubarb Amaro, strawberry, basil, soda water

$17

Castaway

Diplomatico Planas White Rum (basil infused), olive vermouth, peach, creme de mure

$18

Farewell to Amaro

Vodka, Amaro Angeleno, Aperol, grapefruit, lime, pink salt

$17

Golden Oasis

Derrumbes Mezcal Salmiana, Green Chartreuse, crema di pistachio, saffron, lime, ancho verde

$19

Two Weeks Notice

Hendrick's Gin, kiwi, ginger, mint, lime, hint of coconut

$19

Shaken

Champes-Elysees

Merlet Cognac VS, Green Chartreuse, lemon, simple Angostura

$18

Clover club

gin, dry vermouth, raspberry, lemon, meringue

$18

Hemingway Daiquiri

White Rum, curacao, orgeat, lime, dark rum float

$18

Last Word

gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, lime

$18

Margarita

tequila blanco, house curaçao, lime, agave

$17

Moscow Mule

vodka, ginger, lime. soda water

$17

Shareable

Baked Mac n' Cheese

penne, three-cheese blend, bread crumbs

$16

Calamari Fritti

crispy golden rings and tentacles served with house-made cocktail sauce

$17

Cauliflower Florets

hand breaded cauliflower florets, celery, buffalo, ranch

$16

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

grated parmesan, rosemary, side of dijon aioli

$12

Italian Style Meatballs

w/ grated parmesan, fresh basil, & garlic bread

$16

Quesadilla

$13

Shareable Cont.

Garlic Bread

served with olive oil and balsamic

Prosciutto & Melon

cantaloupe, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, micro cilantro, balsamic reduction

$16

Sautéed mushrooms

sautéed with pearl onions in olive oil, salt, pepper

$14

Shrimp Cocktail

six jumbo shrimp served with house-made cocktail sauce

$22

Thick-Cut Steak Fries

topped w/ grated parmesan

Side Dishes

Baked Potato

Creamed Risotto

Crispy Smashed Potato

Linguini w/ Marinara

Long Grain Wild Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Meatballs (2)

Sautéed Vegetables

Steak Fries

Sparkling & Champagne

Blanc De Blancs, Brut 187ml - Charles de Fere

"Cuvée" Jean-Louis, France

$14

Brut, - Nicolas Feuillatte

"Cuvée Gastonomie Réserve", Champagne, France [btl]

$64

Brut, - Veuve Clicquot

"Grand Brut", Champagne, France [btl]

$120

Lambrusco, Lombardini

"C'era una volta" Emilia-Romanga, Italy

Prosecco, Brut 187ml - Mionetto

Treviso, "Prestige Collection", Veneto, Italy

$13

Rosé, Brut - 187ml Le Grand Courtâge

"Grand Cuvee", France

$13

Spritz

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, prosecco, soda water

$17

Hugo Spritz

St. Germain, prosecco, soda water, mint

$17

Limoncello Spritz

Casoni Limoncello, prosecco, soda water, mint

$17

Steaks & Chops

32oz Tomahawk

hand carved, bone-in ribeye. Served with mashed potatoes, parmesan-roasted half0tomatoes, button mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables

$118

Prime Rib of Beef

our World Famous Speciality for over 65 years. Served with choice of mashed or baked potato, seasonal veggies, and au ju

Stirred

Greenpoint

Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, house sweet vermouth, angostura & orange bitters

$17

Negroni

gin, Campari, house sweet vermouth, expressed orange peel

$16

Old Fashioned

bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura bitters, expressed orange peel

$17

Sazerac

Redemption rye, Merlet VS, Peychaud's & Angostura bitters, sugar cube, absinthe rinse, expressed lemon peel

$16

Vesper Martini

gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc, expressed lemon peel

$17

Vieux Carre

Redemption Rye, Merlet VS, house sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura & Peychaud's bitters

$17

The Signatures

Almost Famous

Vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, raspberry, sparkling lemonade, hint of peach

$19

Death & Taxes

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth, dark cacao, bitters, hints of cinnamon & banana, Absinthe rinse

$19

Espresso Martini

Copalli Cacao Rum, Mario's Hard Espresso, espresso, hint of vanilla

$19

Fernetting Sarah Marshall

Plantarey White Rum, dry curaçao, passionfruit, pineapple, lime, grapefruit bitters, Fernet Branca float, & grated cinnamon

$17

Mama Coco's Negroni

Madre Mezcal [coconut washed], Strawberry-Infused Campari, Averna, toasted coconut rimmed glass

$18

Martini '54

Tanqueray 10, Ketel One, vermouth bianco, olive brine tincture, pepperocini stuffed olive, caper berry [olive oil washed]

$19

The Dresden's Blood & Sand

featured at the Dresden Room for over 65 years. Rum, house tropical mix, citrus, blended

$16

White Lotus

Malfy Italian Dry Gin [mango infused], Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Italicus, passionfruit aromatics, mango oil

$18

Y Tu Mama Tambien

Teremana Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal, spiced ginger, lime, Lo-Fi Spirits grapefruit-hibiscus spritz

$18

White - Light Intensity

Pinot Grigio, Terlato

Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli, Italy, 2019

Sancerre, Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux

Loire Valley, Sancerre, France

Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood

Marlborough, New Zealand, 2020

White - Medium to Full Intensity

Chardonnay, Antinori, “Bramito della Sala"

Umbria, Italy, 2018

Chardonnay, Kenwood Vineyards, “Six Ridges"

Russian River Valley, California, 2018

White - Sweet & Off-Dry

Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, "Cold Creek Vineyard"

Columbia Valley, Washington, 2018

Appetizers

Caesar Salad

$15

Calamari Fritti

$20

Caprese Salad

$16

Crispy Artichoke Hearts

$16

Escargot Bourgignonne

$18

French Onion Soup

House Salad

$11

Iceberg Wedge

$15

Mozzarella Marinara

$19

Sautéed Mushrooms

$15

Shrimp Cocktail

$18

Soup of the Day

Soup of The Day

$10

Mains

Cacio e Pepe

$27

Chateaubriand

$125

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccatta

$35

Eggplant Parmigiana

$25

Filet Mignon

$52

Garlic Butter Salmon

$36

Grilled Trout Almondine

Half-Roasted Chicken

$30

Lasagne

$24

New York Strip & Frites

$38

New Zealand Rack of Lamb

$36

Penne alla Arrabiatta

$22

Prime Rib of Beef

$52

Ribeye Au Poivre

$45

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

Rigatoni w/ Meat Sauce

$22

Roasted Eggplant Fettuccine

$22

Shrimp Scampi with Risotto

Shrimp Scampi con Risotto

$28

Spiced Apple Pork Chop

$32

Tomahawk

$118

Veal Marsala

$30

Other

Allagash White

Belgian-Style Wheat

Amstel Light

Anderson Valley Boont

Amber

bacon

Ballast Point Sculpin

IPA

Bavik

Pilsner

Bitburger

non-alcoholic

cheese

chicken

chicken breast

Guinness

Stout

Modelo Especial

Lager

Peroni