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Dear John's, Culver City, CA

Dear John's

4.6
4.6
249 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
In 1962, Johnny Harlowe made the jump from the silver screen to chef and owner of Dear John’s. Convinced by his pal Frank Sinatra, Johnny opened the iconic spot just a ways down from Sony Studios on Culver Blvd. It became the watering-hole for the Hollywood elite with Sinatra often in the corner playing the piano against the dark brick walls once lined with portraits of famous John’s. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up to re-open Dear John’s with an updated classic American menu and old-school cocktail list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 881-9288
  • Website
    http://www.dearjohnsbar.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    US$165.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us and celebrate New Year's Eve at Dear John's. You can view our full menu here: https://www.dearjohnsbar.com/nye-2024 $165 (exclusive of sales tax) Menu subject to change. Modifications and substitutions are politely declined. Please note, this reservation is for a special prix-fixe menu to celebrate New Year's Eve. Cancellations must be made 5 days in advance or a cancellation fee of the full menu price $165 per person will be applied.
    New Year's Eve photo

  • Dine LA

    US$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for winter Dine LA from January 24th to February 7th. $65 Menu to come! (Modifications to the menu are politely declined)

Menu

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What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dear John's offers a charming old-school steakhouse experience with "extraordinary food and service." Guests rave about the expertly crafted cocktails and table-side Caesar salad. While some find the ambiance too dark, the "classic LA vibes" and attentive staff make it a memorable destination. Reservations are recommended.

249 Reviews

  1. John

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Jeff

    Los Angeles

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  3. Julie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  4. Sandra

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. katheryn

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Kevin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy, the service is mediocre but the food is good.

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Dear John's is rated 4.6 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dear John's

11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sepulveda
  • Neighbourhood
    Culver City
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
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