Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. Westside
  5. Culver City
Dear John's, Culver City, CA

Dear John's

4.7
4.7
236 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

  • Christmas Eve

    US$165.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Join us and celebrate Christmas Eve at Dear John's. You can view our full menu here: https://www.dearjohnsbar.com/christmas-eve-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 Christmas Eve. Cancellations must be made 5 days in advance or a cancellation fee of the full menu price $165 per person will be applied.
    Christmas Eve photo

  • New Year's Eve

    US$165.00 per person

    31 Dec 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 236 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

236 Reviews

  1. Susan

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceeded our expectations! Great ambiance, great steakhouse food - all very well prepared - and really great service. We’ll be back!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Kathleen

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! We had Bougie Tots, Caesar salad (tossed at the table old school), Veal Chop (best we've ever had), Porterhouse, Sand Dabs, Shrimp Scampi, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccolini. We should have ordered the beef that had more marbling. Ours was just a little tough. The room is great. I w as expecting more noise. It was loud but the table was small & so we're all close & could hear each other just fine. It is really dark - but it's terrific atmosphere. We did use cell phones to read the menus. Our waiter Angel was the best.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Ana-Alicia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner and fantastic service. We had a wonderful time

    Is this helpful?

  4. Mike

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Truly outstanding food in a nice, old-style steakhouse setting. The only downside - significant for my wife and me since we're in an older generation - was that the noise level was over the top (lots of tables in a relatively small area probably contribute to the problem). Made it very difficult for my wife and me to have a normal conversation. If they could figure out a way to deal with the noise level, this place would be an undeniable five-star choice.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Stephen

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner as always. Our favorite waiter, Geoffrey, took excellent care of us and the kitchen delivered as usual. Love it here. Even the valet, Allen, was attentive and friendly. Will come back again and again!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Denice

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Dear John’s, can’t wait to go back. The food, the vibe, all of it!!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Leigh

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints- love the vibe & staff are wonderful

    Is this helpful?

  8. Jordyn

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was phenomenal, waiter was ok. Would still absolutely come back for the amazing food, but it was quite loud/hard to hear each other too

    Is this helpful?

  9. lori

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as always! I miss the Citrus Salad though!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Volkan

    Atlanta Metro

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, classic feel without being stodgy. Excellent service.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Dear John's using the Order Online button.

Dear John's is rated 4.7 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 45 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
  • Area
    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
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo