The Draycott Closes its Palisades Village Doors After Six Years

By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor

After six years in Palisades Village, The Draycott closed its doors, effective Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Owned and operated by Palisadians Matt and Marissa Hermer, The Draycott opened as a “French-inspired family-friendly brasserie” in September 2018. The Draycott came about after they left London—where they owned and operated award-winning bars and restaurants. They named the restaurant after where they first met, on Draycott Avenue.

“We moved to Pacific Palisades on a sabbatical from London—it was only when we saw the opportunity with Palisades Village to open The Draycott that we decided to stay,” Marissa said to the Palisadian-Post. “So it was really The Draycott that kept us in Los Angeles, and we are forever grateful for all the memories that we shared with our own family, friends and neighbors at The Draycott.”

The vision for The Draycott was driven by the desire to offer guests a luxurious yet cozy experience that mixed the pleasures and ease of California with a “British twist.” The space offered brunch, lunch and dinner menus.

“While all of our restaurants are unique, they all transport our patrons to moments of shared memories with friends and loved ones,” Marissa said to the Post in 2022. “The triumvirate of intentional design, excellent service and premier dining experience has always been paramount. It needs to be a thoughtful and soul-enriching experience at the heart of it. It needs to be delivered with intent and fun, inspired by Europe and with a California sensibility.”

The Draycott was located at 15255 Palisades Village Lane. At the time of print Tuesday evening, January 7, a communications representative for Caruso did not confirm what would be taking the eatery’s space, but said that the team looks forward to announcing a new culinary experience and will share more information soon.

“We look forward to seeing the next incarnation of the space and look forward to patronizing the restaurant, alongside our community,” Marissa said to the Post. “Truly the most magical chapter of our lives—and while it is now over, it holds forever a very special place in our hearts.”