Drake’s Hollywood, a Texas-based restaurant with old-Hollywood vibes, is opening in the former Bucco di Beppo space at 3828 N. Scottsdale Road, in Scottsdale, according to the Phoenix New Times. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open sometime in 2026.
Drake’s Hollywood is owned and operated by Valdelay Hospitality Group (VHG), a Dallas-based hospitality company led by CEO Hunter Pond, which operates several brands. In addition to Drake’s VHG owns and operates Hudson House, Brentwood, and East Hampton Sandwich Co. Founded in 2012, VHG’s brands honor “historic American restaurant culture”, according to its website, with cultural memorabilia decorating each location.
Drake’s Hollywood pays tribute to the classic supper clubs you might recall from old-time movies. Decorated in rich reds and golds and featuring murals of classic musicians and celebrities such as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, Drake’s offers an elevated spot for cocktails and food.
Menu items also celebrate old Hollywood, with dishes named after celebrities, such as the spicy Sinatra roll and the loaded Vin Scully fries. Other classic offerings include crab rangoon, a spicy Caesar salad, and a dry-aged Delmonico steak served with sizzling white truffle butter.
Drake’s also offers a full cocktail program, including its freezer martinis, dubbed, “the world’s coldest martini”, by Dine With Me Dallas. In keeping with Drake’s supper club vibe, the restaurant and lounge also maintains a dress code policy.
There are currently three Drake’s locations — in Dallas, Houston, and West Hollywood. The Phoenix lounge will mark Drake’s fourth location.
