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Dear John's, Culver City, CA

Dear John's

4.7
4.7
262 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

  • Dine LA

    $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)

  • Valentine's Day

    $185.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate Valentine's Day at Dear John's with your loved one. Valentine's Day Menu $185 To view the full menu, please visit http://dearjohnsbar.com/valentines-day-2025

Menu

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What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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 classic steakhouse experience with "outstanding food" and "incredible service." Known for its "old Hollywood vibes," the dimly lit and cozy atmosphere adds charm, although it can be quite loud. Highlights include the ribeye, table-side Caesar salad, and excellent martinis. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

262 Reviews

  1. Brian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this restaurant is nothing special. The ambience is excellent but for the prices they charge, you would expect MUCH more from the food.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Steven

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is solid but too much butter for my taste. Our waiter was friendly but a bit patronizing. The ambience was nice overall though

    1 person found this helpful

  3. H.A.

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is the real deal. Always great food and the dark and warm dining room is the best.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Rob

    London

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great evening! Food and service were great!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Cristine

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best extravagant New Year’s Eve dinner. Every dish was so delicious!!’ Drinks were perfect but I wish they were served in martini glasses not coupes. Sorry to leave- a great joyful feast.

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  6. Amelia

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very much enjoyed the ambiance and decor while enjoying a fantastic meal!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Madalene

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    they did not acknowledge our anniversary at all, disappointing considering how much money we spent

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Bella

    Vancouver

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal with incredible service. Old school restaurant with a modern twist. Great martinis and the comfort classics are perfectly cooked. We will be back again next time we are in LA.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jeff

    VIP

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Behind a gym, in what looks like a boarded up fast food restaurant, is a Culver City institution: Dear John’s. This is a steakhouse and cocktail lounge, with great sides. It’s really, really dark inside, but that’s part of the vibe. The steak was huge (I had the 18oz ribeye), perfectly grilled, and outstanding. Because it’s so small, it can be difficult to get a reservation on a Saturday, so book early. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Robin Schiff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the restaurant but so expensive and over-priced I probably won’t go back.

    1 person found this helpful

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Dear John's is rated 4.7 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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