Dear John's, Culver City
33 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Dear John's pairs steak recommendations with a distinctly cozy, old-school room in Culver City. Diners praise the ribeye and filet, and several describe the atmosphere as an important part of the appeal. The support is stronger than the criticism, but not absolute: one diner sees it as a solid neighborhood dinner rather than a destination, another finds it pricey and very dark, and one disagrees with the enthusiastic food praise. The steak-and-setting combination is the draw, not an uncontested best-in-city claim.
Address
Dear John's, 11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Rib eye, Filet
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/wasabitobiko in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Named in a list of recommended steakhouses.
- Recommendsu/Odd_Track3447 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Praises the steak and says the atmosphere could not be cozier.
- Recommendsu/7Thanks in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Lists Dear John's as a backup option.
- Recommendsu/justwantkickz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024value
Lists Dear John's as a steakhouse pick they think fits the budget.
- Recommendsu/hollywoodandfine in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Recommends trying Dear John's as a westside staple, though they haven't been to Venice Steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/euthlogo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Conditionally calls it the most distinctive, best-tasting place they have eaten at in LA.
- Recommendsu/idle_chatter in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024ambience
Commends the parent's pick as the one matching the cozy brief; most others lack that atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/deskcord in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Suggests Dear John's as a steak option, while preferring other restaurants farther east.
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- Recommendsu/Placebo61 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Calls Dear John's the best bet, with a simple menu and old-school feel.
- Recommendsu/Powerful-Scratch1579 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Replies with the name Dear John's as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/RaruJ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Calls Dear John's a good nearby option, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/tiagoroco in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Names Dear John's as an original steakhouse worth trying.
- Recommendsu/jusss_doit in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024ambience
Mentions Dear John's too; says the vibe there is cool.
- Recommendsu/EverydayRobot in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Calls this the only correct pick for the question; a strong endorsement with no detail.
- Recommendsu/Wilshire3000 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Rates this place's filet highly and praises its atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/mcmonzi in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Lists it among steakhouse picks in Culver City.
- Recommendsu/One-Bug-7675 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2025
Suggests it for a steak dinner in Culver City and advises booking ahead.
- Recommendsu/ElBigKahuna in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Names Dear John's as an answer to the steakhouse question.
- Recommendsu/Costco_Fanboy in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Enjoyed the visit, citing the vibe, service, food and simple menu, and plans to return.
- Recommendsu/UmbraPenumbra in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jun 2026ambience
Says Dear John's fits the requested old-school dark ambience.
- Mixedu/westchestersteve in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026value
Finds Dear John's good but pricey and very dark inside.
- Recommendsu/charmingnap_11 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2024
Recommends Dear John's for the requested cozy atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/kention in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Agrees with the Dear John's pick, praising its cooking, crust and peppercorn sauce.
- Recommendsu/AustinMillinder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Says they have been to Dear John's and loved it.
- Recommendsu/Onespokeovertheline in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Suggests Dear John's for its throwback feel; says its steak clearly outdoes M&F's.
- Recommendsu/Elusiveenigma98 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Loved Dear John's for a birthday meal, though unsure it is the best in LA.
- Recommendsu/viper5dn in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Calls Dear John's great, praising its classic steakhouse look.
- Recommendsu/eimmerman in r/LosAngeles · May 2024taste
Praises the atmosphere, drinks and rib eye, and says it isn't overpriced.
- Recommendsu/RollMurky373 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Says the steak and sand dabs are the best entrées for sure.
- Caveatu/warr3nisback in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Strongly disagrees with the earlier praise of the food there.
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