I know it's hyped. I know it's hipster. And I know something may not be perfect. And people like to crush on the mishaps. Not me! lol Finally made it to dunsmoor. With tempered expectations. The meal was largely a success .. a couple of misses that coulda brought me down.. but the highs were so high.. they made up for the missteps. Service. Hostess was super friendly and welcoming. Somethings they can be not so much.. but she was just lovely The actual service was friendly. But like some other reviewers said.. maybe they were a bit over whelmed. I'd label the service and friendly functional. The waiter said we ordered the perfect amount of food. I'd say we ordered 1 too many items. Scallop crudo: a lovely starter. It came really quick after ordering. We were sitting at the cold bar so could see these getting prepped. Drizzled with ground pistachio and a citrus oil. Simple. But delicious. Over priced a bit at $23. Maybe. It was delicious. Who cares Peaches and farmers cheese. Wow o wow did this dish sing. It was just light and lovely. Just the way I love to eat THE cornbread. Could it live up to the HYPE?!? Yes. Oh yes. It borders on being under baked.. ours actually prolly was a bit. But it just makes it that much moist The outside is crispy. Inside moist. It was the single best bite I have had in years. I am in love All is good in the world with this cornbread Tomato Caesar. Our meal took a dip here after three unbelievably fantastic dishes. Were they fine. Yes. The toppings were so strong. I really couldn't taste tomato. While these look great, I'd say skip this dish. Order the green salad instead Next the steak : at $149. I was hoping for greatness. It mostly was. I took a the middle slice and it was great. Our bone marrow was a bit stingy. Only had enough for two slices. But it definitely enhances the steak! As we ate from the middle out. (Animals I know). It bacame apparent that everything but the middle slice was over cooked (ordered medium rare). This steak was cooked medium. So much so the outer 1/3s are dry. A bit disappointing for $150 steak. The server never solicited feedback on the food as it was served, even when we asked to box up half the steak. As they cleared plates.. we did get a "how was it,". Bit not a real check in as to how our food was The mashed potatoes were perfection. I did add some salt that was served with the steak to them as they were slightly....just slightly under seasoned. But still. These are pretty perfect mashed potatoes. We topped it off with cobbler (peach blackberry). It was great. And a small scoop of $9 ice cream .. cookies and cream. I'd skip this favor. Too much cookie. Not enough cream. Al in all. A really wonderful meal. The steak, even though it wasn't cooked perfectly . Was still delicious. That cornbread does live up to the hype. It is my best bite of the year for sure We have reservations again next week. I'm already looking forward to it! read more

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Dunsmoor (Glassell Park) Review Overall: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 The restaurant has a great atmosphere, but it was extremely loud and very crowded inside. It made it a little difficult to relax and have a conversation. Service: 3/5 The staff was friendly, but they seemed overwhelmed. The restaurant was packed, and it felt like they accepted more guests than they could comfortably handle. It took quite a while for someone to take our drink order, and the food also took a long time to arrive. Noise Level: Very loud Food: 4/5 The kitchen clearly knows what it's doing, and the food quality is there. That said, it feels like Dunsmoor has reached "hipster hype" status, where the buzz may be a little bigger than the overall experience. I'd definitely go back, though, because there are still several appetizers I'd like to try. What We Ordered: - Chicken Liver - 5/5: Absolutely delicious. The rich chicken liver paired perfectly with their incredible sourdough bread. - Green Chile Stew - 5/5: Outstanding. It was packed with large, tender chunks of pork, and the fresh flour tortillas were amazing. - Trout - 3/5: The biggest disappointment of the meal. While the fish was meaty and cooked well, it lacked flavor and felt very basic. - Famous Cornbread - 4/5: Good, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Final Thoughts: Dunsmoor serves some excellent food, especially the chicken liver and green chile stew, but the overall experience was held back by the long waits and noisy dining room. I can see why it's so popular, but I think some of the excitement is driven by hype. Even so, I'd come back to explore more of the menu. read more

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The cornbread and albacore were both delicious! The ambiance was lovely, and the service was great throughout the meal. Parking can be a bit difficult--I ended up finding street parking about a 1-2 minute walk away. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and thought the food was good. That said, I'm not sure it's worth waiting a month for a reservation. While I had a great experience, I think you can find food that's just as good at other restaurants without the long wait. read more

Dunsmoor - Cornbread - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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(+) CHEROKEE TOMATO CAESAR (+) SLICED CHEROKEE TOMATOES (+) BEEF RIBEYE Dunsmoor is a trendy LA restaurant right now. Reservations are hard to come by but done through Open Table. Parking is available on the street, or valet for $15. Order one main entree and 3-4 appetizers/sides for two people. Even after that , we had leftovers. Great selection of wines available. Food: The meal is rich. My favorite is their Cherokee tomatoes. Plump, sweet and juicy. The tomato Caesar isn't your typical salad. It is a slice of tomato topped with dressing, basil, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. One of my favorites this meal for its creativity and blend of flavors. Beef rib eye (32oz) is a lot for two people. Comes with bone marrow and sea salt to sprinkle on. Great char and flavor making it a good staple. The cornbread and cheddar & chive potatoes were ordinary. Nothing special. Loved the jalapeno addition to the cornbread. Service/Ambiance: Service is serviceable. Servers are friendly as expected with an establishment as this. Ambiance is bright and lively. Plenty of natural light. There are kitchen bar seats you can sit at where you can watch the kitchen staff cook, literally. Overall, a great tasting meal. It met my high expectations. Lots of oil and butter, so be prepared for a rich meal. Well done in my book. One of the top 10 best restaurants in terms of food and quality. read more

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I was able to get reservations a month out and it worked out perfectly for our birthdays. We got a spot at the chef counter, where we get to see some of the magic happens. Your protein is cooked on the open fire grill. It does get a little warm sitting here, so if you do get a seat here, dress accordingly if you get hot easily. Service was so attentive and everyone was so nice and polite. Started off with cornbread and WOW, we were still thinking about it the next day. The hatch chile and cheese baked to perfection and crispy outside, a nice glob of butter and a ladle spoonful of honey to top it all off. AMAZING!!! Then came the salad and we nibbled on it because we wanted to pair it with our ribeye. The salad was had a zest and freshness to it. Then the Ribeye with a side of bone marrow enters, cooked perfectly med rare to med. The chef suggested to put the marrow on top and lemon and salt is optional. I tried the steak alone, with bone marrow, with salt and with lemon alone. Eat experience is different test and it's great all the ways you can eat it. The meat is really tender. We got potato with butter, it looked more like melted butter with a side of mash potatoes, regardless, very buttery and delicious and thank god for the salad to cut the fatty in the wonderful food. A sherry affogato to end the night. It's a small portion and was perfect way to end the meal and night. A scoop of the butter pecan ice cream, topped with sherry. Mmm really good together. FYI they do have a bar menu with some items that you can't order on the regular menu. These are for walk in. First come. If your able to find parking outside, great. If not they do offer valet. We can't wait to go back for the bar menu items. read more

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Really surprised this place is as hard as it is to get a reservation during peak dinner times years later, as this is not a new restaurant. Ambiance is rugged chef man (dripping wax candles, long tables with benches, roaring fires in the kitchen and rows of knives and books on the walls) meets LA crew sock wearing Eagle Rock hipster crowd. If you have a party of more than 2 you may be sat in the middle of the floor on a communal table only separated by candles. The menu only has 3 expensive entree options- ribeye for $149, trout for $65, and pork chop for $69. The entrees are big enough to share but only if you order a bunch of additional appetizers and sides. We got our first 2 appetizers and then waited almost exactly 30 minutes for both our cornbread and entrees to arrive. Overall I'd say the food was cooked well, but there was nothing special about any of it to make me want to come back and justify the price of the entrees or a single dish I'd recommend to someone and say "it was so good, you have to try this!" Dessert included $17 basic chocolate cake with ice cream, affogoto, berry pie, or sticky date pudding. Maybe an ok place to try once for the ambiance and say you've been there, but wouldnt come back. read more

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Service was great and it's genuinely a very cute spot. The mash potatoes were great the meats were all well cooked everything was a little on the saltier side. Cucumbers were ok. The date cake was so very sweet - to sugary for my groups palette. The oysters weren't great as well seasoning was overpowering. The mushrooms were a crowd favorite though a little over seasoned as well. This spot is a little on the pricier side so overall I do feel as if my rating is reflective of the overall taste, price, and service. read more

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Finally got a chance to dine at the Dunsmoor. Been keeping this place on my radar for a long time but always had no luck finding reservations for the times we had availability. For our wedding anniversary, just a day in advance, I thought I should check in case there has been cancelations, which much to my surprise, there was 2 available time options. It was just my wife and I so we were unable to order most everything on the menu like I wish I could, but did get to enjoy the cornbread and ribeye dishes. The hype is all real. The meat was prepared perfectly to a medium rare with a perfect crust on the skin and warm red inside. The bone marrow was the perfect touch to add some tasty melting marrow to the meat. Would definitely recommend and would love to be back and try more options. read more

Dunsmoor - Beef Ribeye - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Whoa, I haven't been back to Dunsmoor in a few years. They got so popular! I checked Open Table for reservations, but the earliest open date was for two months later, so I decided to walk in at 5:30PM when they opened. They seated a bunch of people before me, but I ended up being first on the waitlist. It took maybe 30 minutes to get a table. I highly recommend making a reservation! Service was really good. The host was very friendly and handled the long line very well. It seemed like all the servers were hands on and looked out for the entire dining room. I had a different person refilling water, clearing old plates, and bringing new utensils. They were all nice. The menu was ok because it listed a bunch of appetizers and sides but only three mains (fish, pork, beef). The dessert is also included at the bottom. I went with the cornbread, rice, and beef ribeye. -Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread $21 - so buttery, so good. The honey was delicious. This is the "must order" dish here. -Carolina Gold Rice $31 - high price for small portion size. Too salty. -Beef Ribeye $149 - pretty good. They cut the beef into slices. They also included bone marrow in the bone, grilled lemon, and sea salt. (We had a kinda funny issue with the ribeye, but the server so kindly helped us.) Good luck finding street parking. Some outdoor seating available. Bathroom is in the back. I would visit again! read more

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PARKING: I do believe there's a dirt lot near here and street parking but I opted to valet. SEATING: Lots of tables! My partner and I sat at the chef's counter by the chef making appetizers and that was nice and intimate. SERVICE: Super friendly service! Had many people helping us which was pretty awesome but I could tell they were a bit short handed as the head chef had to keeping yelling for hands for FOH. But that didn't bother me because we were right there watching people cook. FOOD: Cornbread 10/10 Bluefin Tuna Toast 10/10 Cheddar and Chive Potatoes 10/10 Porcini Mushrooms 10/10 Porkchop 10/10 Sparking Lemonade 8/10 Sticky date pudding 10/10 Black coffee 10/10 So so amazing!! I cannot get over how wonderful the food and atmosphere is. I am salivating now even thinking about it. While there, I was already thinking when we should come back. The pork was so tender and salted perfectly! The potatoes were so fire! The toast was excellent with the contrast of the delicious sourdough and the high quality tuna. I am just so blown away by it all. The chef too in front of us was so nice! You could tell he really loved doing what he does. Just fantastic! OVERALL: I get why the reservations are so hard to get and it was well worth it. I am definitely coming back here again and again. read more

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We had heard so many good things about Dunsmoor and finally decided to give it a try. The ambiance was beautiful, dark, and intimate. I loved the lighting throughout the restaurant, and if you're seated near the counter you get a great view of the chefs cooking. We ordered the bluefin tuna toast, cornbread, grilled pork chop, and beef tartare. The bluefin tuna toast was perfectly seasoned and came pre cut making it easy to share. The grilled pork chop was super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The beef tartare was also really good, but the cornbread was definitely the star of the meal. The texture was perfect and I can see why everyone recommends it. They also have a great wine selection if you're looking for something to pair with your food. Our server was super knowledgeable and attentive. The wine recommendations paired perfectly with everything we ordered. Overall, everything was delicious and definitely lived up to the hype!! read more

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Finally made it to Dunsmoor after hearing so many people talk about it, and it completely lived up to the atmosphere I was hoping for. The space feels warm, intimate, and effortlessly cool without trying too hard. It's one of those restaurants where the lighting, music, and overall energy become part of the experience. The fire-driven cooking really stands out, and everything felt thoughtful and well executed. Service was welcoming and paced nicely throughout the meal. Definitely the kind of spot that makes you want to linger a little longer at the table. read more

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Heard a lot of good things about Dunsmoor so wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. Food: cornbread, pork chop, chicken liver, and seafood rice were all very good. I will say the chef cooked things perfectly. The only downside was the amount of butter used in most of the dishes was a bit overwhelming. Ambiance: interior decor was simple; the wood burning oven was a nice touch. The music was super loud and made having a convo difficult. Overall, not quite up there with the Bestia's or Hermon's of LA but I would recommend nonetheless. Cheers. read more

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Been wanting to try Dunsmoor for months and I finally had my chance. The hype is 90% real. First off - yes, the cornbread is amazing. Warm, sweet, great flavor, buttery and crispy. Absolute perfection. Next time, I'm ordering two. The pork and green chile stew was also very tasty. It was tender, hearty, and felt super cozy. It wasn't, however, something I'd absolutely HAVE to order again (the cornbread is). The Carolina rice was the one thing I didn't thoroughly enjoy. It was a little too seafood-forward for my palate and not something I'd want to have again. My entree was the porkchop with a side of their buttery chive mashed potatoes. The porkchop was the best porkchop I've ever had in my life. Ever. Cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned. I went a little feral and downright chewed at the bone. It was so, so good. Dessert was the sticky date pudding and that was also very delicious. Service was friendly but a little slow. All in all, I'm absolutely looking forward to coming back. I've got their ribeye on my radar for my next time. read more

Had to reserve a table a month in advance and endure an hour of traffic to get here but, happily, the meal lived up to the hype. The greeters and servers were friendly and attentive. We ordered wine by the glass and it was very good. For the meal we had the asparagus, chili, cornbread, pork chop, and sweet potato. Each course was impressive, with masterful flavor profiles and perfectly prepared. The timing of the meal was at an excellent pace. We never waited long for anything. Desert was the chocolate cake, which was ok but we saw picture of a layered cake on Yelp (with frosting) but this one was a basic cake. Still tasty but not what we expected...but we certainly take responsibility for that misunderstanding. Overall, a great experience. I hope to return to try the ribeye one day. I also wanted to try the burger but they told us that it was discontinued after only a very short run. Thanks to the Dunsmoor staff for making it a great experience! read more

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I was able to get a reservation for 9:15 pm on a Monday night and I was shocked to see how packed the restaurant was at that time! The ambiance of the whole restaurant is warm and cozy. The family style tables are fun and different. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful when it came to recommendations and helping us to decide between all the amazing dishes. Myself and my friend ordered the albacore appetizer, the cornbread, the cheese, the rice dish and the pork stew. The stew and the corn bread I think were the stars of the show. I loved the albacore as well which came as a recommendation from our waiter. Overall for all that food and two glasses of wine our total was about $150 and we were stuffed. We both really enjoyed. read more

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Wooooowwww!! This place! The service is amazing. We had 2 people check in to see if we wanted drinks. Another for food. And another to clear our plates and table between apps and mains. The food was divine. Cornbread is an absolute MUST!! Its exterior has an exquisite crunch with a soft interior and the honey and salt and butter with the hatch chilis are just the perfect combination. Baby albacore took me by surprise with its freshness and crunch to add some texture. The chili stew was an item I was hesitant about as I do not like pork. However I couldn't taste the pork and it was so delicious with the side of homemade tortillas! The dates were warm and nutty and was nice paired with the sourdough. The liver was my least favorite but the caramelized onions were awesome! Food is served family style. This place is perfect for a date night or a nice meal after work with coworkers/friends. Enjoy! read more

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First and foremost I have to give them flowers for the amazing staff and service that we received. Felt super welcomed as soon as we came in. Highlights: cornbread & chili stew definitely two must gets. Only reason I'm not giving a five is because I do believe it's a tadddd overhyped for what it is, and didn't love the concept of the community table. Overall definitely coming back and a spot worth trying ! read more

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Belated birthday dinner with the hubby. Of course, we had to come back to our new favorite steakhouse. Happy to see that the menu changed since we were here in April. We obviously ordered some new items but had to order our favorite entrée, the pork chop! Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned deliciously! Thank you, Ashley for your recommendations, they were perfect, but, more importantly, the outstanding customer service we received! Tonight was kind of special, as I noticed Henry Winkler (Happy Days), having dinner in the restaurant. read more

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Have come a few times to Dunsmoor (once as a walk in, once with reservations) and have had a pleasant experience both times. Note: I think it is more difficult to do walk ins now, so be prepared to fight for a reservation online instead WHAT WE'VE ORDERED IN THE PAST (* denotes personal favorite/would order again) APPETIZERS - Baby Albacore: nice bright dish to start the night! I really enjoyed the fried shallots on top. - *Cornbread: a must get! The chile helps cut the richness of the dish so it's not so one dimensional. Butter and honey -- what more can you ask for? - *Cherokee Tomato Caesar: I was surprised by this dish. Four tomatoes used are so delicious and meaty and the dressing coats it perfectly. The little anchovy in the center of the tomato adds to the savoriness of the dish. It's so simple, yet delicious. - *Carolina Gold Rice: a table favorite!! The seafood was abundant and everyone enjoyed each bite. The rice was al dente and not mushy at all, but helped meld all the flavors together. Everyone agreed we would reorder. MAIN - *Beef Ribeye: delicious. It's good to share because of the richness of the ribeye plus the bone marrow. I personally could not eat the whole ribeye by myself. Medium rare is the way to go. - *Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop: cooked well and was delicious! Not dry whatsoever. The crust on the pork chop was great. SIDES - *Dressed Lettuce: their salad which is a necessity to have vegetables at the table. The dressing is citrusy and bright, which helps cut the richness of the food. DESSERT - *Sticky Date Pudding: this does take some time to make since it's in a skillet. But when it comes out, it's so decadent with the ice cream. I tell myself that I'm healthy eating it since it's made with dates. - Chocolate Cake: dense, rich, dark chocolate, not too sweet. I love dark chocolate so I was a fan of this cake. We even got it to go and it still tasted good a few days after the meal. It's pretty dense for a cake and I really only need a few bites -- so its a nice way to end the meal. If 2-3 people: recommend 2-3 app/sides + 1 main protein If 4-5 people: 3-5 app/sides + 1 main protein I think it's a great celebratory meal. Everyone that I've come with has stated they would go come back -- especially since the menu does change seasonally. PARKING: street parking; there is usually some around the corner and down the block; no more than 5 minutes walking read more

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Extremely overrated and overpriced! Walk in or even outside and you can feel the pretentiousness almost immediately. We waited quite a while for a couple seats at the bar (reservations are really difficult to find here) and once we sat we were met with a waitress with a severely brusque demeanor. Anyway, we started with the bluefin tuna toast which I could make myself at home. Not worth $25. We also got the "legendary" Edna's sour milk cornbread which I was so excited about but it did not live up to the hype. I found it rather dry- to enjoy it you must drench it in honey and butter. We ended with a steak that arrived surprisingly cold while the fries were piping hot. It's just another overhyped LA restaurant! read more

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came here this past winter and LOVED their bar side that served some of their small plates and appetizers. We finally got a reservation for their main dining area. Service is truly impeccable here. From the hostess, waitstaff, and bussers. This restaurant runs like a well oiled machine. They are quick to reset your table and they also pace out the meal very well. IWe loved how seasonal their menu is and how tasty everything is on their menu. This time around, we especially liked the Wood roasted oysters and sherry affogato. We got the ribeye, but next time we would probably go for the other proteins. The ribeye was good and cooked very well, but nothing that blew my socks off especially at that price point. The peaches were refreshing, but also felt like it could've had a little more umph in terms of flavors as well. The sides were delicious! This place was a bit louder than I anticipated but I didn't mind. It was a gorgeous date night and would recommend! read more

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Dunsmoor absolutely lived up to the hype!! * Cornbread (10/10) - This was insanely indulgent, crispy edges with a soft, fluffy crumb. Easily one of the best cornbreads I've had. * Pork Chop (9/10) - I'm usually picky with pork chops because they're so easy to overcook, but this one was PERFECT. Juicy, tender, and the lemon squeeze on top made it pop * Pork & Chile Stew (7/10) - Not super memorable, but I do remember appreciating the homemade tortillas * Chopped Chicken Liver (8/10) - Rich, thick, super flavorful. And the sourdough was not overly dense * Baby Albacore (9.5/10) - This one surprised me!! The crispy shallots on top were unreal and added the perfect crunch Overall: incredible food, cozy vibe, and kind service!!! read more

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Great food. Very rich. Everybody talks about the cornbread and it's true. It's delicious, warm, corny, and decked in butter. Loved the pork chop as well. An inch think and moist. No liquor, only beer and wine. There is street parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. Valet was $14. read more

I feel like this restaurant is on everyone's hit list right now. I am fortunate enough to be able to mark it off mine. Reservations are hard to get but I had little trouble. There were none available so I put my name on a waitlist and got a text two days later for a mid week 7:15 time. Perfect. There's plenty of street parking within a block or two but they also have valet. However it's a dirt lot so if your car is clean just park on the street. The restaurant was jumping. I'm sure it's always busy. The music is good but it could be considered a loud space. The majority of of the tables from what I could tell are Communal so you will likely be seated right next to someone you don't know. Not a bad thing but it takes some getting used to. The service is spot on. They come fast and often preferring to take the entire order at the start. The pacing of the food was pretty good from there. Okay now the food. We started with the cornbread because you just have to. It was delicious. It's sweet with the glaze and rich from the butter. But delicious. We got the Carolina Gold Rice and every bite of that dish was to die for. If I'm being honest and I am, that's where the amazing meal ended. Everything from there was so rich and buttery which isn't the worst thing but it's just the reality. Our main dish was the trout. Buttery with a couple of stray bones. The Japanese sweet potatoes. So sweet that you only need a bite or two. And we got the buttered cabbage. Well butter is in the dish name so you can imagine. We opted to not get dessert because for two people that was enough food and it was a heavy rich meal. Some places just aren't for me and I think Dunsmoor falls into that category. There were four main dishes. The trout, which I got. The ribeye which was too big for a party of two and really couldn't be cooked to the temp I like. The lamb which they wouldn't cook the temp I like. The pork rubbed with mushroom and my friend wasn't into it. Plus I hate mushrooms. Now you can see why we ended up with the fish. I would recommend it for a try for anyone. But I may be a one and Dun here. read more

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Dunsmoor is one of the best restaurants I have been to this year, and I will absolutely be counting down the days till the next time I am back! The interior is really cool, it has kind of a rustic elevated feel, and it makes for the perfect date night spot. The service is wonderful, everyone is so friendly, and food comes out fairly quickly. I love that they have an open kitchen so you can watch the meat's getting grilled along with the fresh dishes, being prepared as well. We tried the cornbread, baby albacore, anchovies that come with a warm oven, roasted bread, pork chops, Japanese sweet potato, and the addressed lettuce. Everything we ate was so good, it is so hard for me to pick which were my favorites. The pork chops are super tender, it basically taste like a steak. The Japanese sweet potatoes are also so jammy, and you obviously have to get the cornbread. The multi pie is also a really great dessert, it has a thick Oreo crust and is perfectly sweetened. read more

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Been dying to try this place for quite some time. Snagging a reservation can be a fun little game of "check every couple hours". Well I found a 4 top and snagged it as fast I could. Dunsmoor definitely hits the vibe check in every way. Open kitchen with wood fired grill, tall ceilings, bright space... you could get used to this. The service was attentive but not overbearing. Kept checking on us frequently with key explanations on the items we had ordered. The menu is quite limited, with some shareable starters and three main courses. We decided to have a few of the starters with the mejdool dates winning the most impressive dish. The richness from the butter to the natural sweetness is the dates, everything just worked. The chicken liver was a very close second though so don't skip it. For the main we chose the steak (with four people this one made the most sense) but I would recommend getting this medium as opposed to the server suggested medium rare. Rib eye is a little different than your New York or filet in a sense it needs to be cooked a little longer so that the fat can render down and be edible. The steak itself was not evenly cooked as well as others have mirrored. That being said, I saw a neighbor order the pork chop and I immediately had platter envy. I will be coming back, and I will Be ordering that. We ordered the salad and mashed potato's as sides and those both were fantastic. In case you haven't read other reviews but choose to read mine, order the cornbread.. like one per person kinda situation. Skip dessert and order this, even if you had one during your meal lol. read more

I might be an outlier here, since everyone seems to love this place, but I'm disappointed to report it might be overrated. This spot has popped up on my social media feed countless times, so it was at the top of my wishlist. A friend and I finally snagged a reservation to see what the fuss was about, but honestly, we left feeling a bit let down. What I did like: The restaurant itself is super cozy, and the quality of the ingredients was great. You could tell the care and attention that went into each dish. The staff is great and attentive. What I did not like: The menu felt a bit limited, and it seemed like everything was COVERED in butter. Perhaps it's the dishes that we ordered. Let me take a step back and say that the butter itself was amazing, and I'd take it with some bread any day. What I did not like was that in a number of our dishes, it felt like there was a heap of butter on them. The empty cavity where my gallbladder used to be is crying. Here's what we tried (And yes, we're not THAT adventurous and don't eat anything raw). * Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread (3/5): This was the star of the show on every single video we saw and the main reason we came. First off, I loved the texture. It was baked to perfection with a slight crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. I normally love savory cornbread but something about the amount of hatch chile, butter, and sweetness made this a bit odd to me. * Warm Khadrawy Dates with bread (5/5): This was delicious! I never thought about dates roasted in brown butter slathered on bread, but I'm a fan now. The bread was fantastic. * Aunt Emmy's Pork & Green Chili Stew (5/5): We both loved this dish. The pork was so tender with melty cheese. It came with the softest flour tortillas that we actually ended up ordering more for the table because they were that good. * Grilled Mt. Lassen Trout (3/5): I was hoping for more tender fish. It was sitting on a bed of garlic aioli that I could've done without, or at least a little less of. Between that and the oil it was cooked in, it just felt way too heavy. * Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes (3/5): I love Japanese sweet potatoes, but I didn't expect a literal mound of cane syrup butter on top of each one. I ended up scraping most of it off just to enjoy the potato. Overall, I'm glad I checked this off my trending list, but I could really do without the extreme heaviness of everything. We left feeling very underwhelmed. read more

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There's a reason it's impossible to get a reservation. Dunsmoor food is unbelievable each bite delights the albacore the oysters the mushrooms the ribeye you are full and begging for more. It's timed well and cooked well. The service is great and they gave me a marked menu for my allergies (no modifications respect the menu and food and order what works for you) the ambiance is living fun and filled with happy people read more

Dunsmoor - Ribeye - American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Parking was a little difficult, staff were very attentive and the music/ambiance was perfect. Absolute favorite dish were the pickled black mussels, this dish comes with bread a sesame seed and sourghdough, the aioli is perfect, try it with the butter as well, the salt on the butter is perfect. I would not skip out on the corn bread it's served with a hot honey and a dollop of butter melting away as you enjoy this dish. read more

Took months to get a reservation here, so expectations were HIGH. Warm, intimate space with an open-fire kitchen, but it does get loud and a bit cramped. Food is rich & flavorful. Service was great and knowledgeable. Downsides: reservations are hard to get (plan way ahead) and parking is all street parking, which can be a hassle. Also a bit pricey for what you get. Overall: 8/10 -- worth trying at least once. read more

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Dunsmoor in Silver Lake is a great spot for date night or with friends. The space is a perfect balance between cozy and upscale, and the open-fire kitchen gives the whole restaurant a warm, inviting vibe. The cornbread is unforgettable-perfectly golden, rich, and just the right touch of sweetness with an outside crisp. We also ordered the Bluefin Tuna Toast, Dressed Lettuces, Pork Chop, Raw Oysters, Ribeye Steak, Baby Albacore, Dates Spread, and Sweet Potatoes. Desserts were also yummy in which we ordered the Grapefruit Custard and Chocolate pie. Each plate we tried was so delicious with bold, comforting flavors. Service was excellent--attentive, welcoming, and with a knowledgeable staff there to make your experience memorable. Overall, Dunsmoor is a standout spot that's absolutely worth a visit, especially if you appreciate thoughtful, fire-driven cooking and a memorable dining experience. read more

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I'm so sad to say this place is overhype! I have been seeing Dunsmoor all over my social media. I was super excited to try Dunsmoor, slowly counting the weeks until my reservations. One thing, I agree this place is super pretty inside and out. They do offer valet or you can find street parking all around. Food we ate: Dates and bread- bread super yummy, together gave a taste of peanut butter. Which I thought was neat. Cornbread- I had high exception on this and I did not care for it at all. Texture was good and I did enjoy the sweet and then the salty notes but the crushed salt was just too much. I'm not sure if mine was just over salted! I kept on eating on pieces of salt after each bite. I usually loved corn bread but not this one. Green chili pork dish- my favorite of the night, I love the tortilla! The dish was solid! Fish- okay! It didn't have too much flavors. Tasted like oil. I needed to squeeze the lemon all over the fish just to give it some extra seasonings and taste to it. Japanese potatoes- I'm a fan of Japanese potatoes but they put so much butter that it just missed the whole greatness of this potatoes. We didn't even want to eat much of it. The service was good. Overall, glad I try it! read more

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Hmmmm. 3.5/5 stars, rounded down because I can't justify a 4. This was a tough one. Overall, it's pretty good but I don't quite understand how this place is so challenging to get reservations (booked a month out). The cornbread is the hype of this place and, while it's good, I found that it didn't taste that great without the delicious crispy crust. The inside of the cornbread itself was quite bland to me, so I had to eat it with a piece of the crust every time. We also ordered the beef ribeye, chili stew and grilled carrots. The most memorable dish out of these three was definitely the chili stew! It comes with tortilla wraps and you make a little stew burrito with it - whoever came up with that idea is genius! It is a bit salty without the tortilla but still amazing. The beef ribeye had an odd taste to it and I feel like it was the lemon added into the steak that made it taste weird to me. Like the flavors didn't mix well together. So I'd try it without squeezing the lemon first. It also tasted very meaty to me and I wasn't too impressed with the flavor itself. I would forego the grilled carrots. It wasn't good at all and I regret ordering that as a side. The taste of the sauce did not mesh well with the carrots. Overall, it's a decent place for a pretty pricey celebratory meal (beef ribeye alone was $150). I do think it's overhyped though by social media, and probably would not go out of my way to specifically reserve here again unless for a special occasion. We also saw a giant fat roach or waterbug (?) crawling on the floor near us and I made eye contact with another customer as I also watched him accidentally kick it under the hostess's counter as he exited the restaurant. It was entertaining but does speak to the cleanliness of the place (though not surprising given LA). read more

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An amazing anniversary dinner. The vibes were lovely and I truly enjoyed sitting at the chef's counter-- so cool to see the food being prepared! We got the oysters, baby albacore, cornbread, chili, and liver. They were all amazing but the real surprise was the liver. It was incredible and I did not know ball like that. Our server was excellent and provided a lovely recommendation for a delicious wine pairing with the seafood. I loved this a lot!!! read more

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Well...this place did not live up to the hype for me. I'd say it's a good restaurant, but I wouldn't come again. The good: The cornbread was amazing. I have to give them credit, this is probably the best cornbread I've had in my life. The texture is amazing and the flavor is immaculate. If this is all I had, I'd probably give Dunsmoor 6 out of 5 stars. The baby albacore was also great. Imagine elevated American sushi flavors. The ok: the liver was good, I like how they balance the richness of liver with a sour base in the pate. Not enough bread though. The bad: first, their soup was way too salty. Like drinking from the ocean. Even my friend didn't want to take it home, and he's a guy who likes taking leftovers wherever we go. the biggest disappoint was the steak. This was the reason I came here. The steak was slightly overcooked and it was way too chewy and dry. A big let down and it actually ruined the dinner for my friend and I. We were already disappointed by the soup, but we're like "hey maybe the steak will redeem this meal"...unfortunately it was a complete miss. Mastro's, Vaca, Alexanders, and Capital Grille all make better steaks imo. Service was ok, nothing bad to say. The ambience was nice though, it's a nice date spot. read more

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Service was 10/10 - there was a misunderstanding on my part regarding the reservation and the amazing hostess was like "let me see what I could do" we waited at the bar for like 5 mins and then were sat on the counter. This was great because we could see all the beautiful dishes going out. Dunsmoor is one of the most beautiful establishments I've ever been to. It has a loft-y vibe with exposed brick walls and high ceilings + beautiful vintage decor. The ambiance was great! Now, let's get to the food - we ordered the 32oz ribeye steak, Carolina gold rice, and corn bread ofc. The steak was HUGE and very delicious. I think they only serve it medium-rare so if you don't like that temp maybe don't order it. It's served simply with maldon salt and a generous pouring of olive oil? The steak is fatty and tender all around. Super yummy. Wish I had ordered bread to soak up the drippings and/or a salad to cut through the richness. Instead, we ordered the Carolina gold rice which was decadent and creamy with lots of seafood! Gave very rich risotto vibe and I really enjoyed it. The corn bread was ofc the star of the show. 10/10. No notes. Sweet, salty, corn-y (lol). I would def come back for another special dinner. Loved the whole experience! read more

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Average on a good day, I don't understand why this is the place to go to. Nice room, good service but the food was lacking the wow everyone talks about read more

This place definitely lived up to the hype! Reservations were really hard to get but keep checking, because people cancel last minute! We got the warm halaway dates with bread, corn bread, green pork chile, and the pork chop. My favorite dishes were the green pork chile and the dates! The chile definitely had a the perfect amount spice and kick. It was also super cheesy which was a plus! The flour tortillas were super buttery and meshed so well with the green chile. I just wish we had more tortillas! The dates were nicely caramelized and had a good balance of sweet and salty. It went perfectly with the bread and I highly recommended the dates over the corn bread. I was quite disappointed with the corn bread since everyone on Yelp hyped it up. I really didn't like it. It was just way too sweet for me. The pork chop was really good tho. It was cooked to perfection and super juicy! The ambiance is very nice with the low dimmed lighting. It's a great date spot for sure! I think they made the best use of space to table ratio. I would love to come back and try other items for sure! read more

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We celebrated our anniversary at Dunsmoor, and it was exactly what we were hoping for. I'd been wanting to try an upscale, American-forward spot, and its heritage style really delivered. We had a reservation early in the evening and were greeted with smiles and seated quickly, server with water in hand. He offered the full first-timer spiel, but we had already spent the day deciding. His approval of our order sealed the deal, and we waited patiently, side-eyeing our neighbours' orders as they arrived to get a sneak peak of the dishes. The baby albacore (4/5 ） was a wonderful starter, extremely tender without going full melt in your mouth. The combined textures from the lemon zest and flakey fried onion gave it a woody (?) bite, but in a really good way. Weird, I know, but it really felt natural and intentional. The lemon balanced things nicely, though we both felt it could've been dialed back slightly to let the rest of the dish shine. The cornbread... no notes. I'd come back just for this, honestly, next time I might order a few and call it a meal. It completely lives up to the hype, and the inspiration for the recipe? Adorable and truly "American heritage." To our surprise, the ribeye (3/5) was the letdown. At $150, it leaned too heavily on the accompanying seasoning and felt a bit flat on its own. I understand the intended pairing with bone marrow, but even then it didn't quite land. There were also some tendons left on the cut that could've easily been trimmed. I am glad that salt was included on the plate, as we would have felt too awkward to ask for any. Maybe expectations were too high, but at that price point, it left us wanting more. That said, I look forward to trying the duck breast/pork chop on our next visit. The dressed lettuce (5/5) was a sleeper hit and surprisingly outshined the steak. Lightly dressed and well balanced, with a mix of herbs that made each bite feel a little different. It also cut through the richness of the meal perfectly, definitely a show stopper, literally. The grapefruit custard pie (4/5) was a solid finish. Light, not overly sweet, with a nice contrast between the soft custard and crisp crust. A refreshing way to end the meal. Overall, an amazing restaurant. The only thing I will say is that I picked this place because I read somewhere that it was a great date spot, but we found it rather loud. It was loud in a nice communal way, but nonetheless not ideal for a quiet evening. Though, maybe the article meant date, the fruit, a prominent ingredient in their arsenal. P.S. Get the cornbread. Seriously your appetite resets with every bite. read more

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