Drake’s Hollywood on Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA – Food & Beverage Magazine
Drake’s Hollywood Restaurant officially opens to the public on Friday, May 5th beginning at 4:00 PM. Reservations go live via Resy on Thursday, May 4th at 9:00 AM PST.
Drake’s Hollywood
8747 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Open to the Public: Friday, May 5th @ 4:00 PM
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM- 11 PM
Thursday-Saturday 4 PM- 12 AM
About Drake’s Hollywood:
Vandelay Hospitality, the restaurant group owned by Texas businessman Hunter Pond, is proud to present Drake’s Hollywood. Located on the iconic Melrose Avenue, alongside West Hollywood staples such as Catch LA and Craig’s–Drake’s is a lively and upbeat Hollywood-inspired restaurant and lounge.
Vandelay is the restaurant group that brought the highly acclaimed Hudson House to Beverly Hills earlier this year.
The menu offers elevated twists on American classics. Standouts include a truffled filet mignon cracker-crust pizza, ossetra caviar, and creme fraiche dressed oysters from their raw bar, and a premier steak program featuring the 42-ounce “King’s Porterhouse.” Other highlights include a lobster, crab, and ossetra mac and cheese appropriately called “Le Deluxe” – and a decadent 24-layered strawberry cake.
At the bar, guests experience what Vandelay is most known for–their trademark “World’s Coldest Martinis.” Bartenders are specially trained to shake until optimal frost temperature is reached before serving; if it doesn’t frost the glass, it doesn’t go out!
The ambient environment is created by rich, red leather booths, warm wood paneling, dim lighting, and nods to vintage Hollywood throughout. Everything is centered around a large circular bar with glowing accents. A dramatic entry canopy awning and lush greenery welcome guests through the front doors. Sweeping, commissioned murals cover the walls of each booth, featuring iconic characters of Hollywood history from all eras. The custom murals adorning the walls of Drake’s are inspired by the famed New Yorker cartoonist Edward Sorel. The artist, Jenna Fredde, spent over a year creating this thematic original artwork to showcase a progression of Old Hollywood eras–a signature element of our unique concept. Within its uniquely-vibey atmosphere, Drake’s Hollywood makes for an exclusive setting for celebratory occasions, offering full restaurant buyouts on request for award season parties, art and fashion events, holiday parties, and even smaller, more intimate get-togethers.
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About Vandelay Hospitality Group:
Vandelay Hospitality Group–founded and owned by renowned restaurateur Hunter Pond–has built its reputation on creating beautifully designed spaces that transport diners to different times and places in history around the world. The portfolio of over 20 restaurants is dedicated to providing guests with timeless hospitality and culinary experiences. Vandelay Hospitality Group’s developing restaurant brands evoke a combination of rich American heritage, exquisite craftsmanship, an eye for detail, and timeless charm. Concepts are framed with the local community at the forefront and each property is designed in-house with polished eclecticism paying mind to aesthetics and a comfortable and timeless experience for all to enjoy.
