The iconic Schwartz & Sandy’s, the Los Angeles bar and restaurant owned by “Vanderpump Rules” stars Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval, is closing its doors for good.
Located in the Franklin Village neighborhood, the establishment will shut down after just two years in business.
Sandoval announced the news via an Instagram post on Monday morning, sharing the decision with fans and followers. “With a heavy heart, we’ve decided to close Schwartz & Sandy’s by the end of December,” he wrote. “It hasn’t been an easy decision for my partners and me, but other priorities have taken precedence. This has been an incredible chapter in my life that I will always cherish, but I’m excited for what’s next.”
He also expressed gratitude for the restaurant’s staff and patrons, acknowledging their role in making Schwartz & Sandy’s a special place. “You all deserve true recognition. I can’t thank you enough for your dedication in creating so many lasting memories here,” he continued.
Sandoval also noted that while the restaurant’s connection to reality TV may have overshadowed its true essence, it remains a gem for L.A. locals. “I highly recommend checking us out if you haven’t already,” he added. “Let’s make some final memories together.”
His business partner, Tom Schwartz, shared his own message on Instagram, calling the news “sad as hell” but keeping things upbeat. “I’ll share a more sentimental post later,” he wrote, adding humor by noting he was writing from Florida with “a cold Coors light and a Publix sub.” He assured fans they would “finish FUN” with a series of events planned to close out the year.
Schwartz & Sandy’s opened in November 2022, following the success of TomTom in West Hollywood, which was also backed by Lisa Vanderpump. However, the restaurant faced difficulties when Sandoval became embroiled in a cheating scandal, later dubbed “Scandoval,” which involved his longtime partner Ariana Madix and her friend Raquel Leviss. The fallout from the scandal affected the restaurant’s reputation, with many fans of Madix leaving negative reviews.
Schwartz explained to People magazine that the aftermath of the scandal, combined with challenges from COVID, made it hard for the business to recover. “The smaller profit margins post-COVID and all the negativity made it difficult to bounce back,” he said. “In the restaurant/bar business, there’s little room for error.”
Until they close for good, Schwartz & Sandy’s will continue hosting events and will be available for private bookings.