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Hollywood haunt with a light facelift that preserves its old-school steakhouse roots.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: (310) 881-9288
Website: http://www.dearjohnsbar.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Justin Klosky
Dear John’s is one of those rare Westside institutions that actually lives up to its reputation. Classic without feeling dated, moody without trying too hard, this place understands exactly what it is.
In my opinion, they serve some of the best steak on the Westside: perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and unapologetically old-school. Pair that with their top-tier cocktails, strong, balanced, and made the right way, and you’re reminded why places like this endure.
The atmosphere is half the experience. Dim lighting, leather booths, and that unmistakable sense that generations of good nights have happened here. It’s a spot for real conversations, celebrations, and long dinners that aren’t rushed.
If you want trendy, look elsewhere. If you want iconic, dependable excellence, steak, drinks, and vibe done right, Dear John’s is still it.
… moreIn my opinion, they serve some of the best steak on the Westside: perfectly cooked, deeply flavorful, and unapologetically old-school. Pair that with their top-tier cocktails, strong, balanced, and made the right way, and you’re reminded why places like this endure.
The atmosphere is half the experience. Dim lighting, leather booths, and that unmistakable sense that generations of good nights have happened here. It’s a spot for real conversations, celebrations, and long dinners that aren’t rushed.
If you want trendy, look elsewhere. If you want iconic, dependable excellence, steak, drinks, and vibe done right, Dear John’s is still it.
Jamie Martin
Had a couple drinks at the bar with a shareable plate. Drinks were excellent. Overall ambiance is old Hollywood and very low lighting. Will be returning!
… moreJacky Hernandez
Dear John’s used to be my favorite restaurant in all of LA. It’s where I loved taking people and sitting and eating at the bar. The food is absolutely excellent and the steak and drinks are amazing.
That being said yesterday when I sat at the bar at dinner I had a bartender/ server that left a really bad experience with me and has in the past.
He has served me in the past and always without fail will tell me I’m ordering too many sides. He says this in such a condescending way and will ask if we plan on taking leftovers home and says I should just choose 2 sides. it’s really annoying that he says it in such a way as if he knows we should order less.
I would have appreciated it if he would’ve said it in a more professional way or mentioned the size of the container but he says it in a way of like “that’s enough sides for you”.
In addition this last time the server spoke and pointed and was talking really unprofessionally about my partner and I. He didn’t realize I too spoke Spanish and could completely understand that he was talking about me and my partner right in front of us! While he was making our drinks! My partner does not speak Spanish but they were feeling uncomfortable because they could see the bartender and another server pointing at us and talking about us. I definitely heard and understood exactly what he said and it was appalling that he could think it was fine to say any of this especially because he spoke Spanish and assumed I didn’t.
I did say something to him right after we paid the bill in Spanish and both my partner and I saw the total shock in his face. He asked if I spoke Spanish or was just practicing and I just stated that I was Mexican and I left after that. I’m not feeling great about returning but I may just have to make sure I get a different server next time.
… moreThat being said yesterday when I sat at the bar at dinner I had a bartender/ server that left a really bad experience with me and has in the past.
He has served me in the past and always without fail will tell me I’m ordering too many sides. He says this in such a condescending way and will ask if we plan on taking leftovers home and says I should just choose 2 sides. it’s really annoying that he says it in such a way as if he knows we should order less.
I would have appreciated it if he would’ve said it in a more professional way or mentioned the size of the container but he says it in a way of like “that’s enough sides for you”.
In addition this last time the server spoke and pointed and was talking really unprofessionally about my partner and I. He didn’t realize I too spoke Spanish and could completely understand that he was talking about me and my partner right in front of us! While he was making our drinks! My partner does not speak Spanish but they were feeling uncomfortable because they could see the bartender and another server pointing at us and talking about us. I definitely heard and understood exactly what he said and it was appalling that he could think it was fine to say any of this especially because he spoke Spanish and assumed I didn’t.
I did say something to him right after we paid the bill in Spanish and both my partner and I saw the total shock in his face. He asked if I spoke Spanish or was just practicing and I just stated that I was Mexican and I left after that. I’m not feeling great about returning but I may just have to make sure I get a different server next time.
Melissa NB
Delicious food and great service. Definitely recommend experiencing the Caesar Salad as they prepare it in front of you! The steak was cooked to perfection and the sides were tasty. The ambiance was like an old jazz club and I enjoyed the cocktail (Old Hemingway) and the red wine that was recommended.
… moremike AP
The food was good. My steak could have used more salt. But the steaks were good, the mash potatoes were good and the garlic bread was tasty. My French onion soup was good but I’ve had better. The daiquiri with grapefruit was meh. The vesper was better. Now the table side Caesar salad for $28. I liked the flavor but my girl said it was too acidic. But here’s my gripe the waiter half heartedly said I can’t make the salad table side cause there’s no room (there was if he actually tried) but here’s my point if I’m paying $28 dollars for table side presentation and you make the salad out of our view then you need to knock 10 dollars of that joke of a price. Pretty pathetic of Dear John’s. I booked this place for our third anniversary. No desert on the house and zero mention of it from the staff. Which leads me to half hearted service. Our main waiter was awkward. A lady tried to take the last of the Cesar salad away. I had to tell her 3 times not to take it. I asked the main waiter for an extra napkin and he never brought it so I had to ask someone else. Food is good. Service is way off. Drinks are ok but not for $18 a pop. I wouldn’t come back.
… moreAnton Lekocevic
Expected a lot, paid a lot, food was good, would not recommend. Inside is definitely going for speakeasy “old LA”.
Atmosphere: I’ll paint you a picture.
Vintage western doors in the restroom with vintage plumbing fixtures, and an antique mirror. I totally dig it. Candle-lit and dark, little musky all okay. But then… there’s this giant industrial, motion-activated paper towel dispenser (which was malfunctioning) and an equally off-putting similar soap dispenser. Why not cohesion? What about the aesthetic?
What before could’ve been charming, instead comes off as careless.
… moreAtmosphere: I’ll paint you a picture.
Vintage western doors in the restroom with vintage plumbing fixtures, and an antique mirror. I totally dig it. Candle-lit and dark, little musky all okay. But then… there’s this giant industrial, motion-activated paper towel dispenser (which was malfunctioning) and an equally off-putting similar soap dispenser. Why not cohesion? What about the aesthetic?
What before could’ve been charming, instead comes off as careless.
D Johnson
Cancellation policy is a bit rigged, you’re not able to cancel online and they obviously don’t answer when they’re closed on Sunday and Monday. I called multiple times Tuesday to cancel my Wednesday reservation and when someone was finally in to answer my call they told me that I should have tried leaving a message to avoid the $25/person fee and there was nothing they could do. Definitely should be some flexibility here, at least have the option to cancel online.
… moreGabriel L
Decent food at decent prices for a birthday dinner.
3 of us shared the ribeye steak, fish main, wedge salad, French onion soup and garlic bread.
French onion soup and fish main were the stand outs for me.
Service was on point and it’s your classic steakhouse environment with dimly lit surroundings.
… more3 of us shared the ribeye steak, fish main, wedge salad, French onion soup and garlic bread.
French onion soup and fish main were the stand outs for me.
Service was on point and it’s your classic steakhouse environment with dimly lit surroundings.
Cory Grafstein
I was there with my mom and sister we sat in side it was very dark inside not a fan of eating in the dark .Secondly the food it self was good but I would have liked a lot more garlic in my ceaser salad not Tabasco as I have had before in many salads. No tea on the menue that surprised me a bit but they do serve coffee.I had the Rib steak done med but came med rare.my sister had the salmon was very tasty a small portion but tasty and mashed potoes and spinach and mushrooms
My mom had a steak hers was med rare to me a bit too much salt on the two steaks.overall food was good just not my kind of steak house sorry Glenn.
… moreMy mom had a steak hers was med rare to me a bit too much salt on the two steaks.overall food was good just not my kind of steak house sorry Glenn.
Ned18
The steak I had here was so good! My only issue is the room is so dark you have to put the menu by a small candle light or use your phone flashlight. I get creating an ambiance but… I can definitely see some people struggling to see the menu or read.
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