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Dunsmoor, Los Angeles, CA
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Dunsmoor

$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 63 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.

We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible.

Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Few chefs can work a hearth like Brian Dunsmoor, who cut his teeth at Southern star Hatchet Hall before opening his namesake restaurant in 2022. The long tables adorned with flickering candles make the restaurant an ideal place for a date, as do fiery dishes like wood-roasted oysters and mushroom-crusted pork chops. The cornbread, slathered in cultured butter, is the stuff of dreams.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 686-6027
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Eagle Rock
  • Cross street
    Avenue 35<br />Please do not park on Avenue 35!!!
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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What 956 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Hot spot

  • Pasadena

    Neighborhood gem

  • Pasadena

    Great for fine wines

  • Pasadena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dunsmoor delights with "amazing food" and "great vibes," offering standout dishes like Edna's cornbread and the pork chop. The "service is always great," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. While the communal seating and noise level may challenge some, the experience remains "delightful" and "unforgettable."

956 Reviews
  1. Janelle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a few snags being seated. The restaurant has a large draft area and when we asked to be moved to another two top that was empty we were told no as it was reserved. Except so was our table. The dinners were after us that took the table. We were offered a communal table seat by the manager but the host - he would not budge and honestly had an attitude all night even when we thanked him and said good night. We pushed the seating aside and dug into the menu with our waiter who was super attentive. Explained all the dishes. Made excellent recommendations and spaced everything out perfectly. He made sure we knew dishes were to be shared which we usually like to do anyway but made this made our choices even better. Let me just say start with the dates- you will be drinking the butter they are in! We added chicory with bacon vinaigrette which was a warm tasty bite of goodness. One of my favorites was the seasonal squash with farmers cheese. I can’t wait to eat the left overs! Then the main mushroom crusted pork chop. It’s literally one of the largest chops I have seen. So delicious. Get yourself some cheddar potatoes to round out your meal! We came with enough packages it looked santa had come early! The staff is supper attentive and continually acknowledged our anniversary which was so wonderful. The manager went above and beyond to assist. Everyone there seems to help each other and it creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes us want to dine again. Make sure you get a reservation as we are already looking at booking our next one.

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  2. Jessica

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere were all exceptional. We all look forward to returning and would re-order nearly every dish.

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  3. Alex

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first experience. Would highly recommend the “chef’s counter” seating for date night. Will definitely be back soon.

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  4. Steven

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was top notch. The open fire cooking infused our dishes and every one of them was delicious. The highlight was the ribeye, cooked perfectly and was accompanied with bone marrow and sea salt to sprinkle over the meat. They also had a great playlist for a great vibe.

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  5. Michael

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone in our world has been telling us that we have to try Dunsmoor; it's the best restaraunt in Los Angeles. That's verbatim what everyone has told us. So, naturally, going into this experience, my wife and I had high hopes and usually, those hopes are generally squashed quickly. Not so with Dunsmoor. It was an incredible experience and it lived up to the proverbial hype. I found the restaurant to be inviting, charming and perfectly lit. I found the service to be superb. My wife and I were met with wonderful hospitality. The food was exceptional and even more impressive is the thought that all of the prep work for dinner is done so without the use of any electric. Elbow grease only. I don't care how you look at it, that's impressive. You should absolutely attempt to make a trip to Dunsmoor if you have the opportunity to do so. It is unequivocally worth it.

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  6. Mackenzie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and vibe. Music is spectacular as well. Amberjack, oysters, cornbread were my favorite dishes. Want to come back and try the rib eye

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  7. Victoria

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Really creative entrees. Service exceptional. Very cool vibe.

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  8. BeyondTye

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. I would highly recommend.

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  9. Karineh

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    First experience here was great but the 2nd time around, service was TERRIBLE, took forever to get our food and even the appetizers and the food wasn’t great at all! Portions have gotten super small. Not sure what changes have been made in the last 2 months but this place is definitely not worth the money.

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  10. Brooke

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and outstanding service! This was my second time here and I was just as impressed as the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Dunsmoor!

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FAQs

Dunsmoor is rated 4.8 stars by 956 OpenTable diners.

Dunsmoor does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Dunsmoor

3501 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065-2826

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Avenue 35<br />Please do not park on Avenue 35!!!
  • Neighborhood
    Eagle Rock
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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