Great food, even better service! Brett was amazing.
Marie Lee
Food is great but the 18% service fee is ridiculous. No disclosure through out the dining experience until the bill arrives! Will not return.
Seth Wexler
Very mediocre and they upcharge 18 percent service fee for staffs wages. That’s on the owner to do that not the customer. Pay your staff fairly please.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
C.Q. The Great
It's amazing this place still has a rating above 4 considering every other review complains about the 18% service charge that is in fact a tip no matter what anybody says. if you really consider what the purpose of a tip in modern sense serve. The fact that they imply that you should still give on top of that is the problem. Anything on top of that should only be for going above and beyond.If you can't afford to to keep your restaurant open with the stated menu prices, then maybe close. Or adjust your prices to properly account for your expenses.You are already way past reasonably priced even before the 18%. You charge $10 just for fries. A service fee is oxymoronic.This place is known for their lobster roll and chicken sandwich. I ordered the shrimp toast and the hot chicken sandwich.The toast was the better of the two by far, albeit a tad greasy and too small. The hot chicken sandwich was just like every other hot chicken sandwich served at a place that does not specialize in hot chicken. Which is to say Subpar. I should have known better. It was doused in more oil than flavor or heat.The cocktail I had with my meal was the best part.No need to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Toast Sandwich Hoisin Herbs Sriracha Mayo
joseph sanchez
Food is Amazing
Nikolai Potter
The prices were a little high for what we got but i understand its a nicer place. Service was alright but the staff was a little unfriendly atleast the waiter I got. What got to me was the 18 percent service fee and 20 percent tip. Excuse me? Like paying 40 percent more then what the prices show on the menu is criminal. I ordered 2 dishes and a salad, it's was 55 - 60 bucks but I ended with a bill of 90 because of tax , service fee and tip which is very miss leading. They tell you about the service fee once you have finished eating. Except to pay double of what you are supposed to pay. Besides that it was alright but there better places out there. By the way I checked and it's not mandatory to pay the service fee. If you don't like the service you can legally refuse to pay it and from Jul 1 service fees will be illegal.
They treated me very well, thank you very much, the place is small but it is very cozy, and the food was of excellent quality, I liked it and I will return, the person who served me always arrived smiling at my table. What was difficult for me was parking, but with patience it can be found, and parking lasts two hours, until 8 at night it is allowed on residential streets.? ?????♥️ THANK YOU?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Sacks
I am so bummed to write this. I was so looking forward to checking out this restaurant by a brilliant chef/restauranteur team. Yes the food and service were excellent. But they add an EIGHTEEN PERCENT SERVICE CHARGE TO THE BILL THAT IS NOT THE TIP! None of it goes to the server. Be warned! In my case it was $30! There was no way I was not going to tip 20% for the excellent service I had so my bill of $168 before fee, tip and tax ended up being $257!!! They are SCREWING their CUSTOMERS but SCREWING THEIR SERVERS WAY WORSE as the waiter confirmed that their tips are way less than they should be since customers either think the tip is included or they are so salty when they find out it's not a tip that they tip poorly. SHAME ON YOU JON SHOOK AND VINNY DOTOLO! I understand margins are tight in your business, but 18%!!! is ridiculous. 5-10% I could maybe understand but other restaurants are still thriving without doing this. It can only be greed or incompetence that would drive a restaurant owner to do this. I understand there is litigation pending over this matter.
Very good location. Waitress are nice.Food was not good and portions are very small. I regret that I visited this place. I tried pasta with uni. The worst pasta I tried in my life. Also the charge 18% for service!!! This is not tips for employees!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kevin Dowling
Son of a Gun has extremely deceptive pricing policies. Rather than the norm of incorporating the cost of employee wages into prices like an honest business would do, they put lower menu prices, and then tack on a “service charge“ of 18%. This puts the customer in the uncomfortable of compromising on your servers tip or paying an exorbitant amount. If you leave a 20% tip for your server, the total cost is 38% higher than what the menu would have you believe. This should not be legal in Los Angeles should do something about it. Don’t go here and encourage the deceptive pricing policies of this restaurant! The food is good, but it’s not that good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
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Restaurant charges a hidden 18% service charge which is NOT a tip. A new law preventing this comes into effect on 7/1/24. Can’t believe places like this continue to scam customers until the law stops them. If you need to pay your employees more, increase your prices. Stop stealing from your patrons.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bradley Beard
From the moment we walked through the door (early) for our reservation, Ren was super accommodating and welcoming! The bartender was amazing and made excellent local suggestions for things for us to do. Our server Brent was a fantastic menu tour guide, and really was on point on timing the pace of the meal. We were visiting from Richmond, Va and picked this place on a recommendation, and now I see why. 100% woukd recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan G.L. Hardin
Why did it take me so long to come here?? Always heard about this place but never visited — but soooo good. Very accommodating, the seafood was killer, the fries fresh and crisp (and that malt vinegar aioli… yum), and the vibe excellent. There’s a reason this place has been around for a while now — it’s solid and I’ll definitely be back.
The reviews are true - fried chicken sandwich is insane.
The hush puppies though were my favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich Spicy B&B Pickle Slaw Rooster Aioli
This place is so good. Solid team. Solid food. Solid Atmosphere. Ate here when I was in town a year ago, and I’m still thinking about it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kennebec French Fries Malt Vinegar Aioli, Caesar's Salad, Banana Bread Candied Pecan Coffee Ice Cream, Shrimp Toast Sandwich Hoisin Herbs Sriracha Mayo, Lobster Roll
Great food, even better service! Brett was amazing.
Food is great but the 18% service fee is ridiculous. No disclosure through out the dining experience until the bill arrives! Will not return.
Very mediocre and they upcharge 18 percent service fee for staffs wages. That’s on the owner to do that not the customer. Pay your staff fairly please.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
It's amazing this place still has a rating above 4 considering every other review complains about the 18% service charge that is in fact a tip no matter what anybody says. if you really consider what the purpose of a tip in modern sense serve. The fact that they imply that you should still give on top of that is the problem. Anything on top of that should only be for going above and beyond.If you can't afford to to keep your restaurant open with the stated menu prices, then maybe close. Or adjust your prices to properly account for your expenses.You are already way past reasonably priced even before the 18%. You charge $10 just for fries. A service fee is oxymoronic.This place is known for their lobster roll and chicken sandwich. I ordered the shrimp toast and the hot chicken sandwich.The toast was the better of the two by far, albeit a tad greasy and too small. The hot chicken sandwich was just like every other hot chicken sandwich served at a place that does not specialize in hot chicken. Which is to say Subpar. I should have known better. It was doused in more oil than flavor or heat.The cocktail I had with my meal was the best part.No need to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Toast Sandwich Hoisin Herbs Sriracha Mayo
Food is Amazing
The prices were a little high for what we got but i understand its a nicer place. Service was alright but the staff was a little unfriendly atleast the waiter I got. What got to me was the 18 percent service fee and 20 percent tip. Excuse me? Like paying 40 percent more then what the prices show on the menu is criminal. I ordered 2 dishes and a salad, it's was 55 - 60 bucks but I ended with a bill of 90 because of tax , service fee and tip which is very miss leading. They tell you about the service fee once you have finished eating. Except to pay double of what you are supposed to pay. Besides that it was alright but there better places out there. By the way I checked and it's not mandatory to pay the service fee. If you don't like the service you can legally refuse to pay it and from Jul 1 service fees will be illegal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich Spicy B&B Pickle Slaw Rooster Aioli
They treated me very well, thank you very much, the place is small but it is very cozy, and the food was of excellent quality, I liked it and I will return, the person who served me always arrived smiling at my table. What was difficult for me was parking, but with patience it can be found, and parking lasts two hours, until 8 at night it is allowed on residential streets.? ?????♥️ THANK YOU?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am so bummed to write this. I was so looking forward to checking out this restaurant by a brilliant chef/restauranteur team. Yes the food and service were excellent. But they add an EIGHTEEN PERCENT SERVICE CHARGE TO THE BILL THAT IS NOT THE TIP! None of it goes to the server. Be warned! In my case it was $30! There was no way I was not going to tip 20% for the excellent service I had so my bill of $168 before fee, tip and tax ended up being $257!!! They are SCREWING their CUSTOMERS but SCREWING THEIR SERVERS WAY WORSE as the waiter confirmed that their tips are way less than they should be since customers either think the tip is included or they are so salty when they find out it's not a tip that they tip poorly. SHAME ON YOU JON SHOOK AND VINNY DOTOLO! I understand margins are tight in your business, but 18%!!! is ridiculous. 5-10% I could maybe understand but other restaurants are still thriving without doing this. It can only be greed or incompetence that would drive a restaurant owner to do this. I understand there is litigation pending over this matter.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good location. Waitress are nice.Food was not good and portions are very small. I regret that I visited this place. I tried pasta with uni. The worst pasta I tried in my life. Also the charge 18% for service!!! This is not tips for employees!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Son of a Gun has extremely deceptive pricing policies. Rather than the norm of incorporating the cost of employee wages into prices like an honest business would do, they put lower menu prices, and then tack on a “service charge“ of 18%. This puts the customer in the uncomfortable of compromising on your servers tip or paying an exorbitant amount. If you leave a 20% tip for your server, the total cost is 38% higher than what the menu would have you believe. This should not be legal in Los Angeles should do something about it. Don’t go here and encourage the deceptive pricing policies of this restaurant! The food is good, but it’s not that good!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll
Restaurant charges a hidden 18% service charge which is NOT a tip. A new law preventing this comes into effect on 7/1/24. Can’t believe places like this continue to scam customers until the law stops them. If you need to pay your employees more, increase your prices. Stop stealing from your patrons.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
From the moment we walked through the door (early) for our reservation, Ren was super accommodating and welcoming! The bartender was amazing and made excellent local suggestions for things for us to do. Our server Brent was a fantastic menu tour guide, and really was on point on timing the pace of the meal. We were visiting from Richmond, Va and picked this place on a recommendation, and now I see why. 100% woukd recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why did it take me so long to come here?? Always heard about this place but never visited — but soooo good. Very accommodating, the seafood was killer, the fries fresh and crisp (and that malt vinegar aioli… yum), and the vibe excellent. There’s a reason this place has been around for a while now — it’s solid and I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich Spicy B&B Pickle Slaw Rooster Aioli, Lobster Roll
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