I have been dining here since they opened , very sad to write this bad review.Quality of the food plummeted, service is non existent, half the food we ordered never came , drinks were less than adequate. Since the restaurant is on Instagram everything slowly went down hill . Ordered the wedge salad , couldn’t find the bacon or blue cheese had to order a side of each. Pigs in a blanket were BURNT , sad to say AVOID this place spend your yr money where they care about their customers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beth
Fantastic restaurant. I can't believe I lived on the West Side for 28 years and never went here before. So good.
Shannon
Best service and dirty martinis with 100 miles. Best advice: trust your server and the kitchen.
Paul
Stay away from- loyal customer here who realized they have change business practices - there staff is dishonest and the service has gone down hill. Go to Dan Tana's or Craig's nstesd. Service is always great at those places
Harsh
It's tough to go wrong with a meal at Dear John's; every steakhouse classic is exceptionally well executed. The service is top notch, and the ambiance is exactly what you'd expect. It's a bit loud and a little dim for seeing the menus but that's all part of the package. Every time I come I get almost the same thing. The oysters Rockefeller and a shrimp cocktail with a monkey 47 martini stirred, followed by a medium rare ribeye with fries, a rye manhattan, and finishing with an espresso and the “fancy butterfinger” peanut butter and chocolate desert. It's close to a perfect meal
Joanie
we went here for a birthday dinner and had an excellent experience. Not only was the food delicious but our server Benjamin was amazing as well.
Steven
The food tasted great! We ordered the ribeye, filet, truffle mac n' cheese, and the German potatoes.
Thomas
Always a great spot for a filet and martini, servers are friendly and attentive. Never had a bad meal at Dear John's, best steakhouse in Los Angeles!
Dane
Loved our meal at Dear John's. Excellent NY steak. Great drinks. It was a Saturday night and was a bit loud but I wouldn't say that made our experience any less amazing. Can't wait to go back.
Giuseppe
The steaks, which was the primary reason I patronized the restaurant, were below par. My rib-eye had too much gristle; therefore, it was tough and chewy. My wife's steak was tasteless. The garlic bread seemed as if it had been frozen. Another concerning issue was the Caesar salad, which was good until I chewed on something that was not lettuce, it turned out to be a cheese cloth that was inexplicably introduced into the salad. When I called over the waitress she laughed it off and informed me that it was only cheese cloth. Nevertheless she put it on my bill. I had to call the manager to have it removed. I've dined at Dear Johns numerous times, but my last experience forced my decision never to return. There's no question that the restaurant's quality of food and service has deteriorated. The restaurant is outdated; consequently, everything they once had to offer has sadly eroded.
We have eaten at Dear John's many times over the last several years, and most times we have loved it. Last night we had a great dinner and a lovely time, until the end. We absolutely shocked when the bill came. That's when we discovered that the steak special we ordered and shared, which my husband and I both heard our server (the maitre d?) Angel, say was $65, was, in fact, $265. Obviously, when he told us the price he said the "two" in "two sixty five" under his breath, not wanting us to realize... It seems to us that a sever who was on the up-and-up, and actually cared about his guests, would say, "two hundred sixty five,' so that his guests would know what they were getting themselves into if they ordered it. We really felt like the wool had been pulled over our eyes and despite the delicious food, the experience left a really bad taste in our mouths. Although the price doesn't hurt us, it really could have hurt someone else, and the fact is, we never would have spent that much money on a steak for two. With the state of the world today, it felt obscene. Angel should be ashamed of himself, and management needs to know. It's unlikely we will return. A real shame.
Laurie
Dear John's is unassuming. Yet, it is my favorite steakhouse in L.A. My perfect meal is a ribeye , 2 martinis and either a wedge or the oysters. The food is amazing. The wait staff are knowledgeable and friendly. This is my go to place
Julie
The steak tartare was excellent. My New York was perfect, my friends filet was perfect. The staff and service were impeccible.
Stephanie
Everything we ate at Dear John's was amazing. My filet was cooked perfectly and I loved the peppercorn sauce! The sides and dessert were also top notch. 10/10 for everything we tried. We ate outside it was quiet and easy to talk. Inside had a better atmosphere but was louder. Next time, I'm going to book for the indoor experience. We'll definitely be back!
Badger
This was absolutely incredible. I am a lifer of this place officially. From martini to wedge to ribeye - 10/10!
I have been dining here since they opened , very sad to write this bad review.Quality of the food plummeted, service is non existent, half the food we ordered never came , drinks were less than adequate. Since the restaurant is on Instagram everything slowly went down hill . Ordered the wedge salad , couldn’t find the bacon or blue cheese had to order a side of each. Pigs in a blanket were BURNT , sad to say AVOID this place spend your yr money where they care about their customers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fantastic restaurant. I can't believe I lived on the West Side for 28 years and never went here before. So good.
Best service and dirty martinis with 100 miles. Best advice: trust your server and the kitchen.
Stay away from- loyal customer here who realized they have change business practices - there staff is dishonest and the service has gone down hill. Go to Dan Tana's or Craig's nstesd. Service is always great at those places
It's tough to go wrong with a meal at Dear John's; every steakhouse classic is exceptionally well executed. The service is top notch, and the ambiance is exactly what you'd expect. It's a bit loud and a little dim for seeing the menus but that's all part of the package. Every time I come I get almost the same thing. The oysters Rockefeller and a shrimp cocktail with a monkey 47 martini stirred, followed by a medium rare ribeye with fries, a rye manhattan, and finishing with an espresso and the “fancy butterfinger” peanut butter and chocolate desert. It's close to a perfect meal
we went here for a birthday dinner and had an excellent experience. Not only was the food delicious but our server Benjamin was amazing as well.
The food tasted great! We ordered the ribeye, filet, truffle mac n' cheese, and the German potatoes.
Always a great spot for a filet and martini, servers are friendly and attentive. Never had a bad meal at Dear John's, best steakhouse in Los Angeles!
Loved our meal at Dear John's. Excellent NY steak. Great drinks. It was a Saturday night and was a bit loud but I wouldn't say that made our experience any less amazing. Can't wait to go back.
The steaks, which was the primary reason I patronized the restaurant, were below par. My rib-eye had too much gristle; therefore, it was tough and chewy. My wife's steak was tasteless. The garlic bread seemed as if it had been frozen. Another concerning issue was the Caesar salad, which was good until I chewed on something that was not lettuce, it turned out to be a cheese cloth that was inexplicably introduced into the salad. When I called over the waitress she laughed it off and informed me that it was only cheese cloth. Nevertheless she put it on my bill. I had to call the manager to have it removed. I've dined at Dear Johns numerous times, but my last experience forced my decision never to return. There's no question that the restaurant's quality of food and service has deteriorated. The restaurant is outdated; consequently, everything they once had to offer has sadly eroded.
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We have eaten at Dear John's many times over the last several years, and most times we have loved it. Last night we had a great dinner and a lovely time, until the end. We absolutely shocked when the bill came. That's when we discovered that the steak special we ordered and shared, which my husband and I both heard our server (the maitre d?) Angel, say was $65, was, in fact, $265. Obviously, when he told us the price he said the "two" in "two sixty five" under his breath, not wanting us to realize... It seems to us that a sever who was on the up-and-up, and actually cared about his guests, would say, "two hundred sixty five,' so that his guests would know what they were getting themselves into if they ordered it. We really felt like the wool had been pulled over our eyes and despite the delicious food, the experience left a really bad taste in our mouths. Although the price doesn't hurt us, it really could have hurt someone else, and the fact is, we never would have spent that much money on a steak for two. With the state of the world today, it felt obscene. Angel should be ashamed of himself, and management needs to know. It's unlikely we will return. A real shame.
Dear John's is unassuming. Yet, it is my favorite steakhouse in L.A. My perfect meal is a ribeye , 2 martinis and either a wedge or the oysters. The food is amazing. The wait staff are knowledgeable and friendly. This is my go to place
The steak tartare was excellent. My New York was perfect, my friends filet was perfect. The staff and service were impeccible.
Everything we ate at Dear John's was amazing. My filet was cooked perfectly and I loved the peppercorn sauce! The sides and dessert were also top notch. 10/10 for everything we tried. We ate outside it was quiet and easy to talk. Inside had a better atmosphere but was louder. Next time, I'm going to book for the indoor experience. We'll definitely be back!
This was absolutely incredible. I am a lifer of this place officially. From martini to wedge to ribeye - 10/10!
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