Dear John's

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   Karine

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent. I have been there 30 years ago and it was a delight to go again it was a very nice experience. Loved the sand dabs fish and they serve the best mash potatoes! The steak fries are to die for. My son said it was the best New York steak he ever had. He was turning 14 years old. He will always remember Dear John’s and his bday celebration. The cheese cake was delicious. And the wine list is exquisite. I just can’t wait to go back !
   

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   John

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Christmas Eve 4 course meal. Dark room, understate but distinctive holiday decorations, and traditional Dear John setting made for great ambience.
   

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   Jeff

   Los Angeles

   70 reviews

   5.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   consistently good service and food with experienced staff. cold night and we sat on patio but with the heaters is was comfortable and with an 8:00 reservation we were seated after the earlier rush so it was quiet.
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really great experience all around. We made a last minute reservation on a Saturday night and was happy with our choice.
   

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   Sandra

   Sacramento

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great dinner! Our server was attentive and funny!
   

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   katheryn

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I pass by this place for years finally went and it was sooooo good!
   

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   Costa

   New York City

   10 reviews

   1.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   This place is probably the WORST food in Culver City. What happened? If you book a table 48 hrs or less from when you want to come, you will not be able to cancel it or they keep your $25 per person deposit. The patio seating are tables on the parking lot. This is not a patio! A very stark contrast to the inside, which is actually very old school fun. We opted to seat at the bar, since the table at “the patio” was not an acceptable option. They could not do the ‘table side Caesar salad” at the bar, so brought us three plates of what looked and tasted like a pre-made packet Caesar salad. We also ordered a $45 dish which included caviar, crème fresh and pop tarts. Yes, any other restaurant would have served it exactly how you imagined, not this one… see the picture. The end result, we left the food, still paid the full bill and walked out. Oh yes, we also ordered two old fashioned - get a bottle of pre-mixed $19 bottle of Buleit old fashioned - it will be a lot better! AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE PLAGUE!
   

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   Julie

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had never had the opportunity to visit, and Ben was the perfect ambassador - loved the food, drinks, atmosphere - we'll be back!
   

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   Patrick

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dear John's was nice enough to fulfill my request for a corner table. That was the start of this great dining experience. The food was oustanding, as was the service and cocktails. I had the Ossobuco (special for the night) and it was absolutely delicious!! This place is such a hidden gem that makes you feel like your in NYC.
   

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    Bobby

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    Drinks were good. 2 old fashioned & a glass of Syrah. But it’s hard to mess up wine. Wedge salad appetizer was loaded with oil & vinegar on top—overpowers the bleu which should be the featured flavor. Wagu pigs in a blanket were a joke. Extremely overcooked—both the sorry excuse for a wagu hot dog & puff pastry were mostly burnt. Side of sautéed mushrooms were bad. They & everything on the menu were too vinegar forward. No butter or garlic present which should be standard for sautéed mushrooms. Scalloped potatoes were a little bland but overpowered by thyme—disappointment was on par with the mushrooms. Lobster thermidor was a liquid mess, a little sour, unevenly distributed between tails. Ribeye was the most acceptable, but even that was poorly prepared. Cooking was uneven, and sear on the sides were over done. Could have been partially pre-cooked, would definitely explain how the entrées came out lightning fast. $340 with tip. Won’t be going back. Would not recommend.
    

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