Dear John's

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.

I hadn't been to Dear John's in 20 years but had heard that it had been through an upgrade. No kidding. The place retains it's dim-lit feel, but everything is in good shape. The service was excellent and the food was just amazing. I had lamb chops, a special that day, and they were perfect. We had a Caesar salad and it was also great, made at the table side. One note, it is best to approach going east on Culver Boulevard so you can drop your car at the valet.

Came here for our 4 year anniversary. We had the caesar salad (made tableside), the French onion soup, the sand dabs, and the chicken parm. Everything was exquisite; the highlights for me were the French onion soup and the sand dabs (also my partner’s favorite).

The only con was that it was very loud in there and my partner and I had a hard time hearing each other and the waiter. Worth it for those sand dabs though.

What a fun night! Great service and yummy food. Definitely an old school charm. Recommended when you're in the mood for steak and a little Sinatra. The only dish that was a little disappointing, but not bad: the Caesar Salad. It is made tableside, but isn't anything special. The steaks were well cut and perfectly prepared. The truffle Mac was solid. Overall a great experience!

A true "old school" steak house. We sat at the large, wooden, carved bar and were served excellent, hand mixed cocktails. The bartenders were just chatty enough, telling us about the history of the place and giving suggestions. The steak was excellent, the salads were huge, and surprisingly good Mac n Cheese.

Originally opened in 1962, Dear John’s has served many locals and out of towners over the decades. It was closed for a number of years, and recently re-opened by two restaurateurs, and they did a great job of maintaining how it looked, for the most part, back in the 60s or early 70s. It’s very dark on the inside, like an East Coast style steakhouse. They have a large full bar as well. As mentioned in some of the other reviews parking is very limited. There’s about 10 spaces in the small parking lot attached to the side, otherwise it will be street parking, however, a parking pass is needed to park in the neighborhood next to it.

They have a lot of great options on the menu, some retro ones as well. We started off with the French Onion Soup and the Steak Tartare. They make the Steak Tartare right in front of you, and it was truly delicious. The Onion Soup was a bit salty, but still very good with tons of cheese and thick bread. For our entrées we chose the Chicken Parmesan and the Sandabs. The Sandabs were the real highlight of the two, but the chicken was also good. It was filled with cheese, like Chicken Cordon Bleu, and then served with a side of marinara. Dan Tana’s is still the best Chicken Parmesan in Los Angeles, but this one is very good as well.

Overall a delicious meal in a very classic setting. I know Frank Sinatra himself used to eat and entertain here and it really continues that black and white era style. I would certainly suggest to any local or anyone visiting Los Angeles.

The food is phenomenal. Best center-cut grilled pork chop I have ever had. Service is amazing, too. And you can’t beat the 1962 Dear John’s vibe and history. So glad this classic place was saved from Covid shutdown fate.

Classic place that's still ROCKIN!
Worth the wait, AMAZING service, Quality food, Steaks cooked to Perfection 👍 Lots of Kool artwork on the walls.

This was our second time eating here and it was just as great as the first. Sure the restaurant is very dark and fairly loud, but that isn't so unusual in today's fine dining. It was also a little cold for our taste. We ordered the ribeye with paris butter and the chicken Parmesan which is served chicken Kiev style with the sauce and the cheese stuffed inside a chicken breast. The steak had a nice crust on it and everything was perfectly cooked. For appetizers we had the French onion soup and shaved asparagus salad. The French onion soup came out piping hot just as I like it. My only complaint was the steak fries we got as a side were not wide enough for steak fries, they were more like regular fries. And considering they are supposed to be double fried, they weren’t quite crispy enough. Hank was our waiter and he was extremely friendly and gave us a great suggestion to dip the fries in the house steak sauce. Thanks Hank and next time we will order dessert first so we aren't too full to enjoy it.

Great atmosphere with the lighting and music. Service was amazing, and lots of classic dishes with a light touch.

Establishment is a classic and felt like that inside. Drinks and food were on point. Martinis and table side steak tartar were beyond delicious.

A great high end meal. There wasn’t a single lack luster dish or drink served. The midnight margarita (pictured) was beautiful and tasty. The bougie tots were delicious and well worth the order. The entire table was raving about them. I got the salmon and it was impeccable. Not a single person left disappointed.

The food was amazing and the service was great what a throw back in time to a amazing restaurant dining Era.

This is a must dine for anyone looking for a fabulous meal and a great environment

The food is wonderful and the service is quite good. The portions are large. I had a New York steak that was 16 Oz, all meat, no bone. It was cooked exactly as I asked. The restaurant is small so you will need a reservation. This is an expensive place. If you can eat here for $100 a person, you aren't ordering sides or alcohol. We spent $700 for the four of us, and we brought our own wine. Worth it, if you can afford it.

LOVE Dear Johns.
Used to go here for years under the old ownership, but now it’s deservedly the talk of the town. Excellent service, exceptional food. (Definitely try the tots with caviar, chicken parm, the meatballs and the steak. Fantastic bar and drinks, and the coziness of a place Frank and the rat pack would love. Worth the wait to sit in the dining room.

Sinatra would feel at home. Fantastic food, cocktails, and atmosphere. Ring-a-ding-delicious: pork chops, sand dabs, steaks, tater tots.

So much fun. Great food and atmosphere, feels very authentic. Loved every minute of being there.

Is Amazing restaurants! They cooked tartare in front of you !! We enjoy

Great and attentive service. The food was delicious. My favorite was the creamed corn and the onion soup. The filet was cooked perfectly.

Dine at a set dinner menu for Christmas Eve. Service was excellent. Server took time to interact and seemed happy to be working and helping us. They were doing the same for other tables. Food was prepared very well and was plentiful. Outside settings don't portray the comfortable intimate setting inside. A lovely dinner experience. Corkage fee was high.