Drake’s Hollywood opens in Old Town Scottsdale on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 3828 N. Scottsdale Road at the corner of Scottsdale Road and First Street. It is the brand’s first Arizona location and its largest restaurant nationwide — an 8,000-square-foot dinner destination with a valet-only entry policy and reservations already open.
Planning a night out here: what you should know first
If you live in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, or Arcadia and you’re considering Drake’s Hollywood for a special occasion, a few things are worth knowing before you book.
You will not park yourself. Entry is valet-only. On weekend nights — and especially Sundays when live music runs from 6 to 9 PM — that means added valet traffic on Scottsdale Road near First Street. Plan your arrival time around it.
Entrees average $41 or more. Dinner is the only meal served. This is not a casual weeknight spot. It is priced and designed for a big night out, so set expectations accordingly before you bring a group.
That group can be large. The main dining room holds up to 200 people. If you need a private room, the private dining space caps at 22 guests. Reservations are open now ahead of the Nov. 6 opening night.
The space: 8,000 square feet in the former Buca di Beppo
Drake’s Hollywood takes over the space that Buca di Beppo previously occupied at 3828 N. Scottsdale Road. At 8,000 square feet, it is the largest Drake’s Hollywood location in the country. The brand already operates in Dallas, Houston, and West Hollywood. Scottsdale is its fourth U.S. location.
An earlier report from AZ Big Media had projected an early-2026 debut. The Nov. 6 date is what was finalized.
Inside the design: red leather, burl wood, and a bar built for the golden age
Vandelay Companies CEO Hunter Pond designed the interior in collaboration with architecture firm DXU. The two design sources they drew from were New York Art Deco and Los Angeles golden-age glamour.
Inside, you get plush red leather booths, a central circular bar ringed by vintage-inspired murals, hand-painted portraits, mahogany and burl wood finishes, brass accents, chandeliers, and black-and-white photography lining the walls. It is a dense, theatrical look built to feel like a film-set supper club.
Red leather booths and Hollywood-themed murals line the main dining room, which holds up to 200 guests. (Vandelay Hospitality)
What’s on the menu: Pasta Za Za, Milo’s Lobster Pasta, and a $41+ price point
The Drake’s Hollywood menu centers on steakhouse entrees and pasta dishes, with an average entree price of $41 or more. (Vandelay Hospitality)
The Scottsdale menu includes Pasta Za Za and Milo’s Lobster Pasta. For entrees, expect parmesan-crusted snapper and honey truffle chicken alongside the steakhouse offerings. Sides include lobster mac and cheese, white truffle fries, and creamed corn.
Average entree pricing comes in at $41 or more. Dinner is the only service. Patio dining is available.
Hours, reservations, and seating at a glance
Drake’s Hollywood Scottsdale is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM. On Friday and Saturday, the kitchen stays open until 10 PM. Those are the posted hours as of opening week.
The main dining room seats up to 200 guests. The private dining room holds 22. Reservations are open now — book before Nov. 6 if you want opening-week availability.
The Maître D’: Drake’s members-only lounge inside the restaurant
Built into the restaurant is a members-only secret lounge called the Maître D’. Details on membership are not publicly available yet, but the lounge is part of the original concept and carries over from the brand’s other locations.
Live music every Sunday from six to nine
The main dining room hosts live music every Sunday from 6 to 9 PM. If you plan to make Sunday evening a regular stop, that is the draw. It also means Sunday nights will likely be the busiest nights on the block from a valet and foot-traffic standpoint.
Who is Vandelay Hospitality? The Texas operator behind this brand
Vandelay Hospitality is the group behind Drake’s Hollywood. Its parent company, Vandelay Companies, is led by CEO Hunter Pond. Beyond the Drake’s Hollywood brand, Vandelay Hospitality operates eight other restaurant concepts in Texas — a range that includes sandwich shops and sushi bars. The Scottsdale opening is the brand’s first expansion outside Texas and California.
When you can go — and what to book now
Drake’s Hollywood Scottsdale opens Nov. 6, 2026. Reservations are already live. If you want opening-night or opening-week seating at a 200-person restaurant with valet-only entry and $41+ entrees, book sooner rather than later. The private dining room at 22 guests will fill quickly for group events.
For more new dining coming to the Valley, see our coverage of Bistecca & Bones Italian Chophouse at High Street Phoenix, Capital Grille Gilbert at SanTan Crossing, and Terry Black’s BBQ in Old Town Scottsdale.
