Drake's Hollywood

I have been wanting to go to Drakes since they opened but it never works out…. But finally we made it. Drakes is very dark and moody perfect for a date night or a spot to bring you mistress to. The drinks are strong great espresso martini. The portions are very big so think about sharing. My salmon was perfectly cooked and mashed potatoes was out of this world. Everything we order came out very flavorful and delicious. For sure will go back meow meow

Cosy and charming location that celebrates ‘old Hollywood’. The drinks were decent and while the service wasn’t very prompt; when we did get it; it was lovely and genuine. Seems like a great spot for celebrations as the desserts come with flare/s. I love the wallpaper in the bathroom (hit me up if it’s no custom)

First time here to celebrate my birthday and Drakes did not disappoint! We got the vin sculley fries and Caesar salad as an appetizer and the salad was absolutely delicious! The fries were not what i expected….there was honey on them and the sweetness was wayyy to overpowering to taste the other stuff on it but it was still good. I got the lobster capellini and it was absolutely delicious! It was better than expected, it had lobster meat from the claw! The pasta had so much flavor. My mom got the white fish picatta and she loved it! The fish was very fresh and very flavorful! We finished the night off with the 24 layer strawberry cake and it was pretty good! The service was great the staff was friendly and attentive. I loved the strawberry compote! Definitely try this place out!! I can’t wait to come back!

Amazing. I loved the restaurant it definitely gave grown and classy vibes. The food was amazing. We did have to wait at the bar until our table was ready.

If you haven’t visited within the last few months (fall 2024) you need to put Drakes on your list. Perfect for date night, fancy dinner with out of town guests, or girls night. Chef Matt Smith wowed us with hamachi ponzu sashimi, salmon on crispy rice, lobster mac & cheese, beef tartare, shrimp scampi and the filet classique. We were spoiled by our server, Nick, and the service was 10/10 throughout the evening. I’m looking forward to cozying up in a booth again to enjoy their caviar and dirty martinis! Photos don’t do it justice

Food was good and good portion. Our sever Nick was good. They push the bottled water ($12 a bottle) they got filtered tap if you like. Atmosphere and ambiance was great. The way they charge and sneaky way you get to $100 a person is crazy I know there’s a science and they got it down pat. It wasn’t absurd but this is a warning. You get what you pay for. Just celebrity spots always charge 25%+ more to pay for the name Drakes is lives up to the charge and if you got it ain’t bad.

I didn’t get images of food but it was super delicious and server was just amazing. Our server recommended us exactly what we were craving and she was so easy going and lovely. The atmosphere was romantic and more on the darker side. Overall 5 stars!!

Overall, we had a really nice dinner, but I would not classify Drake’s as fine dining, more so upscale casual in a really beautiful and well designed setting. I am giving a 4/5 because I feel the price did not match the quality. We spent just over $200 for our dinner, without alcohol, and I spent less across the street at Cecconi’s the prior weekend and received higher quality food. As mentioned the interior is really beautiful. It looks like classic Hollywood or a Chicago speakeasy. It’s covered in large murals of famous Hollywood celebrities both young and old in a very dark and red lit setting. There is a very large Art Deco bar in the center of the restaurant. We sat at a booth on the edge and were able to view the entire space which we loved. Our server Breanna was really great and very attentive, she did a great job. They don’t have a parking lot so it will be $15 for valet or it will be metered street parking which we were able to find two blocks away for our 7PM Saturday dinner. They have a fairly large menu with a lot of classic comfort foods. They bill themselves as a steakhouse, but everyone I know who has visited did not order steak, so I didn’t consider doing that for my meal. I started off with the Lobster Escargot and thought it had some great flavors, but it really was lacking in quantity of lobster and the overall size of the dish. It had nice flavors, but just very few of them. Next we tried the Vince Scully Fries, which had some great toppings, but the fries were nothing special. They tasted the same as pretty much any standard restaurant. For my entrée, I chose the Chicken Parmesan and thought it had a nice Ragu top, but the chicken was a bit overcooked and had zero moisture left. It was overly crispy and I really needed to drink a lot to finish it. It was no Dan Tana’s Chicken Parm. Finally for dessert we had my favorite dish of the night, which was the 21 Layer Strawberry Cake. It’s not nearly as good as the Red Velvet from The Ivy but it was honestly very good and was both of our favorite bites of the night. Overall a nice place, but I would suggest going for drinks rather than food, considering there are many well-known restaurants in this area, such as Cecconi’s and Craigs. I would recommend for a date or a dinner with friends or family, not so much a work dinner.

Drakes! Let's talk about it. I went here for a little girl's night out on a Monday (it was Veteran's Day). Me and one friend got there at the start of happy hour and there were so many open seats at the bar and at the tables. That changed later in the night, though. The vibe was 1930s or 40s ish- definitely a place to go and dress nice. Be sure to check their dress code before going. My friend and I sat at the bar for happy hour. Drake's had $12 House martinis during Happy Hour and our fave was Bogart's Gimlet because it was more refreshing than the French 76. The French 76 was a little sweet yet still good, especially if you like sweet cocktails. After happy hour, we moved to a table and one more friend joined us. We split all the dishes we ordered- the crab cake, lobster Mac and cheese and the a classic pizza. We got pretty full with those three options and even though we split it 3 ways. Every dish was soooo good! The sauce they put around the crab cake was everything and the lobster Mac had at least 3 good chunks of lobster. That classic pizza was impressive, too! We each spent around $41 each (the bill was around $120) for the food alone and it was worth every dollar! I'd definitely go back!

REX was absolutely incredible and a joy to interact with! I would come back for her service alone but thankfully the food was great, too! Certainly an experience that was worthy of the occasion. The ambiance of Drake's has an old Hollywood feel with a very dim lit setting. Atmosphere is pretty loud from chatter but vibrant/fun. We had a perfect booth facing the whole restaurant. To eat, we ordered the SPICY SALMON CRISPY RICE, VIN SCULLY FRIES, CLASSIC Caesar, CHILI GARLIC BROCCOLINI, PASTA ZA ZA w/ THE HONEY TRUFFLE CHICKEN added to it, DRY-AGED DELMONICO, CHOCOLATE SILK PIE for dessert, and a few grey goose strawberry/lemon drop martinis, I think they were. Everything was a shareable portion and worth the cost. My favorites were the Pasta Za Za (without the honey chicken), the Caesar salad, the martinis, and the chocolate silk pie. Everything was very good though. Valet is a must as parking isn't reliable. 5 stars for what we tried and our experience!

Love drakes! I've come in multiple times now for both date night and ladies nights. The staff and management have always been attentive and very friendly. I love the bleu & gold martini (their take on a dirty martini with bleu cheez salt on the rim) For food the lobster escargot, pressed tuna sushi, loaded mashed potatoes and pasta za za are amazing. The vibe is moody lighting, very romantic and great for snapping a good pic. Thank you, will be back!

Drake's is located in LA. Valet is $20 but there is some street parking, however, its LA so its limited. The ambiance is sexy, dimly lit and makes for a great date night. Its more on the romantic side so more quiet, no loud music bumping, where it can take away from an intimate conversation. The restaurant itself is beautiful and gives off a 1920s vibe with the bar in the middle. Food was absolutely delicious here. I thought it would be mid with it being LA but I was pleasantly surprised. I recommend starting with the Vin Scully fries ($25) they were so good. The sauce drizzled all over the fires with bacon was delectable and a good size portion! I decided to go with the Hot honey chicken ($43) and it was very crisp with honey drizzled all over. I thought the spinach and mashed potatoes were fantastic sides. My hubby ordered the rigatoni and added the chicken to it which he raved about. The drinks are on the pricier end $21 and up but very creative and pack a strong punch. I loved the mexican cocktail and the spicy mexican. Recommend! Otherwise, our server was Nick who had great recommendations and was 5 stars all around. Service was attentive and quick. We will be back for another date night!

We came to Drakes on a Sunday evening for dinner. The place is SO adorable. I love the comfy yet cute seating. The staff were also the kindest people ever. We had the sweetest waitress that night! We got multiple drinks and all of them were with a decent poor of alcohol. As far as the food- I am not an Italian foody, but it was phenomenal!! The Ozzy pizza was my favorite. Such an interesting combination of flavors that just worked! Other dishes included the pasta Za Za so tasty and the Cesar salad- basic yet good! The buffalo cauliflower was also a tasty treat. Overall, comfy cute place with tasty food! Definitely will be making my way back here!

Highly recommend getting the spicy Cesar salad and a pizza. Perfect dinner for two people. Classic dirty martini is incredible. If you want to explore some good martinis, they have a huge selection. I expected this spot to be super busy but it was fairly slow for a Saturday night. Bar area looks like a lot of fun. Staff is great at making recommendations and gauging portion amounts for the group.

Please get the shrimp and the pizza and thank me later ! The vibe was so cool And the feel of the place is cozy you'll love it here I highly recommend it

Drake's is just an elegant diner on Melrose! Their menu is pretty limited with almost nothing special, however what they have are made with very unique tastes. Their drinks are good, and servers are pretty attentive and fast. However the entire place is just chic diner as i already mentioned with a regular WeHo menu. I suggest them for a chill week-day dinner, definitely not on top of my list for a date night.

I've wanted to come here for a long time, but I've been reluctant due to the reviews. Tonight, I had a wonderful time. There is street parking, or I'd recommend Uber. The restaurant has a sultry old Hollywood vibe. Service--I went during the week instead of a weekend, so if you want to experience it and don't want to worry about a wait, I recommend going on a weekend when it's not as busy. My server was Nicholas; he was terrific from start to finish and gave great recommendations. The hostess was lovely as well. Food - The Hamachi was a great starter; the Vinny Scully fries are a must-try and enough to share. The Ricks Pizza is the thin crust; it is one of the best pizzas I've ever had. I'm from Chicago, so I'm picky about pizza, but it has a sweetness, which I love. I was looking forward to the Zaza pasta, but it was average. Jon & Vinny's spicy fusilli is honestly better. I got the Keylime pie for dessert because that's my favorite dessert, but if you like the dramatics and sparklers, get the strawberry layered cake. I only had one drink, which was the French 75. It was good. I would've ordered, but I already had plans to hit another bar with friends. I highly recommend checking it out!

Made a late last minute reservation to Drakes and it was so tasty! There was a DJ (10 pm on a Wednesday) and the vibes were good. Caesar salad: fresh, cold, and crisp. Great amounts of flavor and crunch. The large portion was enough for 5 of us to split. 5/5 Hamachi: fresh yellowtail, great flavor 5/5 Pasta Zaza: super spicy, a great side dish to share 5/5 Filet: the table ordered 5 filets and every one of them was cooked correctly, the outer crust/seasoning on the steak was amazing. We added truffle butter but we truly didn't need it the steak already had such great flavor. 5/5 Strawberry 24 layer Cake: it was so pretty and i was worried that it was going to be super super sugary, the flavors were great and it wasn't super heavy. 5/5

Old hollywood glamour vibes. I love the art work inside and everything just sets the mood for a great time. The food was surprisingly delicious. The pizzas are amazing. Their filet mignon was top quality. And it was my first time trying escargot! I recommend just ordering everything and sharing it family style. This is a perfect place to celebrate something special or just catching up with an old friend. Can't wait to come back!

Came in for a birthday dinner and everything was wonderful. Loved the old Hollywood themed ambiance and round red booth seating. The food was delicious and birthday sparkler on our 24 layer cake was perfect

I took my son her for his 30th birthday. It was great. Our waiter was the absolute best. I think his name was nick. I didn't take pics but you absolutely need a reservation. We had the sashimi I think and I had the crab ragoons which were delicious. I had a pizza but the star of the night was the honey fried chicken, mashed potatoes and spinach. It sounds simple but this was so elevated I would go back for that. It's pricey and the menu is pretty plain Jane but everything was an elevated version. I would definitely go back for a special Occasion. It's too pricey for everyday.

Food was just ok. The atmosphere was nice and service was great. The food was the only thing that didn't really meet our standards.

great ambience at Drakes. small & intimate. great customer service. very knowledgeable & charismatic waitress

Cute place, loud enough for the other tables to not hear you, but you can hear the people you're with. It's an old Hollywood vibe. Food is delicious! Portions were big for a fancy restaurant. The strawberry cake was better than I imagined! Drinks were pretty strong. All good things!

Stopped by on a whim and had an amazing time! The manager Mimi was very engaged with us and made sure we had a wonderful experience. Food & martinis are top notch and can't wait to return! You must try the sea bass picatta - probably the best I've had in a while, snow crab scampi - delicious and decadent and pizzas were amazing! Friday night vibes. Lots of good looking peeps and good energy.

This place was amazing! The food was chef's kiss! I had been trying to get to this place since the beginning of this year and had to cancel my reservation twice for flaky friends, but I finally made it there this past Thursday and it was everything I imagined. Nice staff, amazing romantic ambiance, great music, and a fabulous manager who came to make sure everything was good at the end of our meal. Her name was Marianna, we must have chit chatted with her for close to 20 mins after we were done eating! Shes most definitely in the right business, she's a people Person for sure! She's so kind, so hip, and she fits perfectly for the area in which the restaurant is located. She was a doll. I recommend you going there. The hype lived up to all the social media advertisements I've seen on others socials. I can't wait to come back next time on a date!

First time trying Drakes last night and it was a nice experience! It's a very nice cute spot to go to with romantic vibes! The scenery has the dark ambiance, but it fits the ambiance perfectly! The food is really delicious and made freshly. I ordered the Big Parm spicy and the portion was perfect and on point! The spice was just right! It was so yummy I wish I had more! The service was amazing our server who I forgot to ask name, and the manager was very attentive the whole time and came back to see if we needed anything, and brought what we did ask for very rapid. I appreciate that because that is what makes me return for sure! Overall, the food here is good, with quality, not to expensive, and cute decor and good ambiance for a couple or if you want to come to sit at the bar, I definitely recommend here :) They have valet parking as well for $20 or street if you can find a spot! -Marshay D.

The food is AMAZING! Ambiance very beautiful and meaningful. Even though we had a reservation, they made us wait for the table little longer than I expected, but it was worth it.

9.5/10 I spent my birthday here this year as a first timer @Drake's. Despite a little hiccup the manager took well care of my party, they offer corkage fee 2 bottle max. The environment is why we came here, and I don't know know I feel about the seating style but it was fun. The food was flavorful. Everything from the pizza, to the salad was up there. The Hawaiian ribeye was my favorite, and my table order Six! Props to my waiting for dealing with us. We will be back!

I came here for my bday and I loved the interior of the restaurant. It really felt like a set of a classic Hollywood movie! Their website says they have a strict dress code but I believe that they are pretty lenient! I saw a lot of people dressed up but also some people who kept it really casual like a plain tee and cute jeans. I went with my friends and we ordered the ozzy pizza, the pasta zaza and the crispy tuna rice. The crispy tuna rice wasn't something I do not recommend ordering. When I tasted it, the tuna did not taste fresh at all :( I had high hopes for the ozzy pizza but I personally feel like it was dropped with so much arugula that you can't really taste any of the other flavors. The best dish of the night was the pasta Zaza!! It was super creamy and had the perfect amount of spice to it. If I were to come back here I'd just order the pasta. The cake was also underwhelming for me. It was on the drier end and it didn't have a strawberry taste at all. I definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a cute and classy romantic spot but I'd try their other menu items!

Even if it is sunny and bright outside, it will be dark inside. I went early on a weeknight to catch their $10 martini happy hour. That was pretty good but the restaurant was pretty empty. The restaurant filled up later in the night but there was still a lot of space at the bar. The pasta zaza was really good, it had a nice kick to it. We had the ozzy's pizza too and that was fine. These two items were more than enough for 2 ladies having martinis at the bar. I probably wouldn't return but I'm glad I checked it out once. It's worth a visit.

We ordered fillet mignon, shrimp scampi, and dynamite cauliflower and everything way beyond delicious. Ambience was so Hollywood like the name says! Service was exceptional and Marriana the manager is awesome. She is on top of all her guests and personally attending them. This was our first time at Drake's Hollywood and we will be coming back for more date nights!

First time at Drake's got the specialty za za pasta and filet mignon pizza and both were delicious, did not disappointment! Drinks were okay for $21 I want my martini class to be filled to the top and to feel like there was some kind of liquor present. Make a reservation, especially on weekends!

Long wait times, was not greeted. Food took forever to come out, while I waited my table was being ignored ):

Walking into this elegant and dim-lit restaurant makes it feel like you're having a secret dinner meeting with an old Hollywood producer haha I would have preferred coming here on a date rather than with a friend. Definitely dress up, the food is good but you're mostly paying for atmosphere. Service was okay but they could have been more attentive as we came on a really slow night.

Rex was an absolute delight! From the moment we sat down, her upbeat spirit and welcoming personality made us feel right at home. It was my first time at this restaurant, and she took the time to explain everything with such knowledge and enthusiasm. I felt so lucky to have Rex as our waitress--she truly made our experience memorable and made my day! Highly recommend asking for her if you visit. Thank you, Rex! Last but not least the food was Phenomenal And the ambiance was a whole vibe .

Overall, we had a really nice dinner, but I would not classify Drake's as fine dining, more so upscale casual in a really beautiful and well designed setting. I am giving a 4/5 because I feel the price did not match the quality. We spent just over $200 for our dinner, without alcohol, and I spent less across the street at Cecconi's the prior weekend and received higher quality food. As mentioned the interior is really beautiful. It looks like classic Hollywood or a Chicago speakeasy. It's covered in large murals of famous Hollywood celebrities both young and old in a very dark and red lit setting. There is a very large Art Deco bar in the center of the restaurant. We sat at a booth on the edge and were able to view the entire space which we loved. Our server Breanna was really great and very attentive, she did a great job. They don't have a parking lot so it will be $15 for valet or it will be metered street parking which we were able to find two blocks away for our 7PM Saturday dinner. They have a fairly large menu with a lot of classic comfort foods. They bill themselves as a steakhouse, but everyone I know who has visited did not order steak, so I didn't consider doing that for my meal. I started off with the Lobster Escargot and thought it had some great flavors, but it really was lacking in quantity of lobster and the overall size of the dish. It had nice flavors, but just very few of them. Next we tried the Vince Scully Fries, which had some great toppings, but the fries were nothing special. They tasted the same as pretty much any standard restaurant. For my entrée, I chose the Chicken Parmesan and thought it had a nice Ragu top, but the chicken was a bit overcooked and had zero moisture left. It was overly crispy and I really needed to drink a lot to finish it. It was no Dan Tana's Chicken Parm. Finally for dessert we had my favorite dish of the night, which was the 21 Layer Strawberry Cake. It's not nearly as good as the Red Velvet from The Ivy but it was honestly very good and was both of our favorite bites of the night. Overall a nice place, but I would suggest going for drinks rather than food, considering there are many well-known restaurants in this area, such as Cecconi's and Craigs. I would recommend for a date or a dinner with friends or family, not so much a work dinner.

Honest Review: I had a reservation for 8pm 11/19 for my birthday. upon arrival Valet was great and attentive. While making our way inside we liked the entrance ambiance and decide to take pictures (no one was coming in or out so we weren't blocking the doorway). The greeter had an annoyed rude demeanor since arriving and very passive. It wasn't super busy on this Tuesday night, We were seated and waited 20mins to even be greated and 20 more for our drink/meal requests. I noted in the reservation it was my birthday as well. We were rarely checked on thru the night and kind of just was disregarded through the night. My friend asked for mashed potatoes and never received them and due to the waiter rarely checking on us she was basically done and didn't want it by the time she finally came back. They took my half full lemon drop and I didn't even finish , as well as made no birthday accommodations at all. After mentioning it was my birthday the waiter apologized and said she didn't know , I ordered a cake. She brought the cake (they had no candle for usual birthdays) not sure if they write on the plate or sing happy birthday neither wasn't done by any staff Or waiter. We enjoyed ourselves still due to our group alone but aside from that the vibe was very must nonchalant , inattentive,snobby, and just passive the whole night. The best thing about the place was the pictures we took honestly and the food was good, aside from that I wouldn't go back due to the service.

The most mediocre food that you can find in WeHo!! The dishes were joyless and greasy, ambiance was just OK as well as service! Busser didn't know what dishes he was serving. Disappointing experience overall

First of all, the vibe here was great. Was not overly busy, which was weird on a Saturday night after reading other reviews. The service was lovely. I had a martini, the blue and gold, to start. It was good 4/5 The lobster escargot I thought was fantastic and a 5/5. Crab scampi also similar, 4.5/5. I will say both portions are tiny for the pricing. Classic pizza was good 4/5. Steak Scarlett was also good. Overall, I would say a solid meal. Not sure it's worth the $300 plus tip .... But that's another story.

Don't play yourself, make a reservation. There's valet out front. Entering the restaurant feels like you've been transported to old Hollywood with the velvet rope at the entrance and the big leather booths. We were seated immediately and had a fabulous waiter. Our food came out fast and everything was 10/10. Cocktail- The Mexican (perfect) Lobster Escargot- divine! I could bathe in that buttery sauce Caviar- devoured single handedly Vodka Pasta- bomb. Like I said, everything 10/10 24 layered strawberry cake- fun *Vegan hubby had tempura cauliflower and vegan pizza* I can't say that he enjoyed his food as much as I did, but it's not my fault he's vegan. I was just happy they had decent options for vegans. Can't wait to come back and try the Hawaiian Ribeye. Also, this place is a vibe. Come dressed to impress. Fun to ppl watch. If you're single, the bar is a solid place to chat with others.

We had an early dinner on Sunday for three. It was all our first time there. Loved everything about Drakes ! The ambiance is wonderful with dimly lit big burgundy leather booths, dark wood walls and a great selection of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble etc. playing on their great sound system. The food was simply phenomenal! Portion sizes are big and everything was so delicious. Here are our favorites: shrimp scampi, shrimp cocktail, the filet , crab cake and for dessert we shared the homemade key lime pie and the biggest most moist piece of strawberry shortcake we ever had ! To go along with the great atmosphere and food, was our server Nick ! He was super friendly and welcoming as well as attentive. Very knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations on the food and wine. We were going to share just one dessert and we were undecided between the strawberry short cake and key lime pie. We settled on the cake . However, when Nick came out with the cake he also had a piece of the key lime pie for us that was complimentary. He told us "that no one should have to choose and have only one of their desserts !" Appreciated the kind gesture and his gracious service. We will be back for sure !

Visited Drake's as a last dinner during my month long birthday celebration. We had a great experience. I opted for an early dinner so as not to be among the crowd which turned out to be a great decision. We had fantastic waiters - one was observing as it was his first day. We shared the Caesar salad, Rick's pizza and twice baked potatoes. The food was prepared very well and was quite filling. There was no way that we could finish it all. I rounded the dinner with the strawberry layer cake. It was perfection. Of note: As the evening professed and the restaurant became busier, it was clear that our waiters were being pulled in multiple directions which cases for a bit longer wait for the dessert and check. It wasn't awful enough to dock a star but worth mentioning.

I've been on a quest to find the best spicy rigatoni here in LA that can rival the deliciousness of Carbone's or Ciccio Mio's in Chicago. Finally, my search has come to an end at Drake's. THEE best spicy rigatoni in LA for sure, I've tried several here. Even their Caesar salad was unforgettable! This place is the real deal. You've also got to try their Ozzy's pizza. Picture this: filet mignon, arugula, sweet onion, truffle oil, and balsamic glaze all perfectly combined on top. What an absolute flavor sensation. Service was amazing. I wish I remembered our server's name but he was a tall blonde gentleman. Super friendly, attentive, and personable. They even gave me and my friends a round of champagne because we were celebrating my upcoming wedding. I'll be back soon!

Beautiful place with a great ambiance. The service from Nick was amazing, and I highly recommend requesting him as a waiter. The food was also great! The steak was a tad bit undercooked (I'm a medium guy but received medium well), but it definitely made me enjoy medium rare. Expanded my horizons!

Firstly, the hostess flat out suck. Sorry to be so harsh, read the reviews. It always starts there. They do not know how to properly seat nor how to manage overflow nor the bare minimum of customer service. I overheard the girl ask the other host if she should seat us because we booked through open table, mind you we paid $50 per person to book lol. Now, the server Jason was AMAZING. He knew the menu very well! He allowed us to push 2 tiny tables together so my wife and i could enjoy our experience more. Totally made up for the terrible hosts who had terrible attitudes. When asking if it was ok to push them together she gave a snobby "idc" an kept walking! We had the Salmon Crispy Rice, Yellowtail Sashimi Jalapeño and Sausage pizza, She had the spicy vodka pasta and i had the 10oz Filet We also got the Waygu fried rice! 2 grey goose dirty martinis and i got 2 casamigos on the rocks Everything was so good! Food Items taste was spot on. DJ played mixtures of old school and new school. Very fun! 5stars if they replace the hosts. I would have fired my hosts if my last 3 yelps pertains to had bad they were

I was very impressed by Drake's! The food was amazing. I highly recommend the truffle salmon crudo, lobster escargot, caesar salad, and the chicken parm. It was the perfect amount of food for 2 people. The service was also just as great. Our waiter was so knowledgeable and gave us so many good recs. Ambiance was terrific. Really upscale and classy. The bar area is also super modern and more of a speakeasy vibe.

We had a reservation for 8:30... we didn't get seated at our table until 9:20. That was the first red flag. The food was mediocre at best. We got the pasta, curly fries and cake. The curly fries had more flavor than the pasta. The cake tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge for the longest time. It's a good photo op spot but otherwise food is eh. The ambiance was giving fake LA energy. The energy goes more towards the look of the restaurant rather than the flavor and quality of food

This place lives up to the hype. The food and the service was phenomenal. Everything that we ordered from their menu was 10/10. Soooooo goood! We ordered the pizza, zaza pizza, the Cesar's salad, the curly fries and the fried rice. They were all so fresh and so good! For dessert we ordered the chocolate pie and cotton candy. Can't wait to go back here again. Our server was Charles, he was very helpful and attentive. The ambiance was great. They have great music playing and the way the tables are set are just perfect! There is valet parking in the front for $20.

Love place . $10 happy hour martinis . Drinks were amazing . Burger was so juicy. Didn't event need fries . Even the pickle on the side was seasoned and delicious. The vibe was low lit . I like the regal look . The service was amazing ! The black male bartender was very pleasant and and attentive! I'll be back because the service first although the food and drinks were also a hit !

The environment was nice and food was great except for the 24 layer cake and Chocolate martini. The hostess and waiter was very nice, but I didn't like that they added 20% tip on the bill on top of the 5% surcharge, but the worst thing and the reason why I'm giving this place only 3 stars not 5 stars is that this old guy work here asked me to leave when I was waiting for Uber because they were closed, but another guy work there told me it's ok to wait for the ride inside. WTF? It was so confusing. Who the hell was right and telling the truth? Why were they telling me two different things? Anyway overall it was jok and that rude old guy kind of ruined my night/vibe, so I won't be going back and not recommend this place!

I was lucky to grab a reservation the night before which is very rare to get! Came in on a Monday night and was directed to the bar until our whole party showed up. The bartender was great and made me a very spicy drink, he even offered to make a new one if I didn't like it but it was delicious! The restaurant is all large booths for seating which I loved. The service was great and everything we ordered was really tasty. The pizza with filet mignon on it is a must try! The fries were a good sharing plate. The strawberry cake is one of the best I've tried! They brought out a sparkler as we were celebrating an engagement which was a great touch. My only comment would be that the music is very loud so it was hard to hear everyone at our table. I would return to dine here!

Such a fun spot for a fancy night out! The vibes are wonderful and old school Hollywood. The service is fantastic. Our favorite was the Filet Mignon Pizza and it was so large that would have probably been enough for the two of us! We also had the crab Rangoon which were a little too fishy for us, the loaded mashed potatoes & the cacio e pepe.

Worst experience ever!!!!!!!! Got the table an hour and a half later until a waitress came to us was another 30 minutes and we have a fix menu that they forgot to bring even the fish and then we asked them to take it to go and then when we came home, we realized we didn't even got the fish!!!! paid $650 just for Caesar salad Barata four drinks and a pasta!!!! Don't go

Enjoyed the crispy pepperonis on the pizza and the texture of the crust on the pizza Oysters are fresh and delicious with a pop of caviar Ambiance-A+ it's very Romantic and Old Hollywood. Perfect for date night . Service is top of the top and entertaining. Our server was Charles he was attentive and informative Food was delicious texture and presentation wise . Dress code : Make sure you dress well . Overall perfect date night and experience. Will come again : The manager was very kind and accommodating thank you ! Jesse

We went here for the first time on a Saturday night. We had reservations for 6:30. I would recommend valet, as street parking may be difficult, especially on the weekend. When we arrived, we were greeted with a smile. The hostess was extremely welcoming & friendly. We were seated immediately. When entering the restaurant it gives you old Hollywood vibes. It's very lively and full of energy. The decor is cool, vibrant with pics of entertainers on the walls. It was kind of fun trying to guess who they were as there are in caricatures. The seating is that old red leather which reminded me of a dinner. So eclectic as well. The bar was sexy and looked like a cool place if you want to just hang out and have a drink. The tables are nicely spaced so that you don't feel cramped. The booths are spacious and big enough for a large party. Our server came over immediately to take our order. She was nice and gave us suggestions when we asked what was good on the menu. She was very knowledgeable about everything so we had very little questions. We ordered drinks, and of course I had to order my signature drink.... whiskey sour. My dinner companion ordered his signature drink....Old fashion. His drink was perfect, mine was not. Unfortunately I sent it back and got an old fashioned. So they need to work on the whiskey sour. Anyway, we started with the Caesar salad, which was delicious. For an appetizer, we got the lobster escargot, which was also delicious from my entrée. I ordered the pasta which was scrumptious my dinner companion ordered the Hawaiian steak, which was out of this world. I don't think I've ever had a better steak the way they cooked it with the chard on the top was just perfect. We had it medium, it was juicy and cooked to perfection. For our first time coming to drakes, I would have to say that everything was simply perfect. The whole experience from beginning to end was a great dining experience. The food was excellent. The service was excellent. The vibes were excellent. I had a wonderful evening and will definitely be back.

A beautiful night, from beginning to end. Nicholas was an amazing waiter. High-end restaurant. Beautiful dark red decor, gives supper club vibes. Nice for small groups. Parking can be difficult. I suggest Uber/Lyft or valet. I ordered the Cauliflower dynamite & the Classic pizza. The cauliflower tasted like orange chicken flavor. Very tasty. Definitely would recommend