I've been here twice now, and both experiences were great! The first time, we walked in on a Friday night and sat at the bar. We ordered the steak with duck-fat French fries, Comté cheese, and a salad -- everything was delicious. For our second visit, I decided to make a proper reservation since this place books up pretty far in advance. I reached out directly to see if they could accommodate us for my husband's birthday, and they were so sweet and added us to the list. The food was just as good the second time around, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes! I have to the ribeye was ok, I was expecting more flavor! I also love the atmosphere -- the candles, warm lighting, and beautiful wooden tables make the whole place feel so cozy and inviting. read more

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This spot is a solid pick for American cooking and is probably on the must-try list of a lot of LA foodies. My favorites here were the Mushroom-Crusted Pork Chop and Aunt Emmy's Pork & Green Chili Stew. -Chopped Chicken Liver: This had a nice, smooth texture. -Seasonal Jam: This was fresh and had a good degree of sweetness. Went well with the sourdough bread. -Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread: I liked the slight crisp on the outside. There was a good amount of butter and honey in this. The honey did make this taste somewhat like a dessert. -Aunt Emmy's Pork & Green Chili Stew: My favorite dish of the meal. Imo, the flavor of the stew reminded me of the flavor of fajitas. And I really like fajitas. The pork meat was really tender. The tortillas were great and had a nice chew. -Mushroom-Crusted Pork Chop: The meat had excellent tenderness and fattiness. The crust was good but I didn't taste any mushroom in it despite the name of this communicating this pork chop is mushroom-crusted. -Beef Ribeye: Got this medium rare. This was good but expensive. The bone marrow was the highlight. I think you can find a similar tasting ribeye at many other places in LA. -Long Island Duck Breast: This was unique but some of my friends thought this duck meat was on the saltier side. It also came with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. -Sliced Cherokee Tomatoes: Fresh and juicy. These were some of the best tomatoes I've had. -Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes: The maple flavor was the highlight of this. -Scoop of Ice Cream: This was a small portion. I think the flavor of this ice cream routinely rotates. When I had it, it was a persimmon-based ice cream. I liked it especially because persimmon-based ice cream is not the easiest to find. -Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: This was not bad but was pretty expensive. read more

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Came here to try the ribeye, but was impressed by other items from the menu: Cornbread, shrimp & grits, and Cherokee tomatoes were all 5-star dishes. I especially liked the Southern-influenced items here that you wouldn't get in other steakhouses. The chicken liver and duck rillette were also more than solid. Seabass and ribeye were actually not the stars of the night. It's been one of the hottest restaurants in LA, and it's hard to get a booking. Absolutely worth a visit, but don't expect to be blown away by it. read more

This is probably one of the best restaurants I've been to so far in 2026. Been hearing so much hype about this restaurant and I had to try this place out with my wife. Definitely plan ahead!! When I say plan ahead, I mean stay up til midnight to make your reservation 30 days before the night you plan on going, which is when they release the reservations. The reservations fill up instantly for the time frame between 5-7pm. I was able to snag the one at 7:30 pm. Of course you can just wait until a spot opens but I wouldn't guarantee it. Also, I wouldn't walk in... especially on a weekend. We started with the bluefin tuna toast and cornbread. Definitely order the tuna toast. It was such high quality and I loved the lemon on top, which gives brightness to it. The rye was also perfectly toasted. The cornbread was wonderful, the best I've ever had. However, it is extremely rich. The honey butter coats your entire palate after each bite, which begged me to drink a lot of water. For the main, my wife and I just shared the mushroom crusted pork chop. It was by far the best pork chop I've ever had. They really treated it like a high quality steak. It was extremely tender, basically melted in my mouth and it was perfectly cooked/seasoned. For dessert, we just shared the sherry affogato. It was the perfect ending. The ambiance of this place was beautiful, especially at night. This place does get busy so it'll be a bit loud inside and may be a tight squeeze in some parts of the restaurant, but this is still a perfect place for a date night. Can't wait to come back again. read more

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Great food, great service, wonderful restaurant. We went for a special OpenTable omakase event and thought the restaurant had a really cozy feel even on entering. Each course was amazingly tasty. The pork chop was really seasoned, the crudo had an amazing citrus flavor and they even had a secret course they sent home with us that we loved also. It was a beef stew that tasted kind of like a Mexican chile verde. Every course was great and we would 100% go again. Alamost forgot! Don't sleep on the Carolina gold rice. Buttery rice with shrimp in it, kind of reminiscent of a risotto but really great. read more

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Dunsmoor has been on my list for a while and it's solidd! The food was incredible, service was exceptional, and the whole place had such a good vibe. We sat at the chef's counter, which is right in front of the open-flame grill. Definitely a cool spot to sit and watch the chefs prep all the dishes, but you'll definitely feel the heat on your face. Heads up for anyone who doesn't want to be roasted during their meal. We ordered the pork chop, baby albacore, sour milk cornbread, cherokee tomato caesar, and carolina gold rice. Everything was delicious, but the tomato caesar and pork chop were easily our favorites. The tomatoes were so fresh, flavorful, and unique! The pork chop was cooked and flavored perfectly as well. The carolina gold rice is honestly up in that ranking as well. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, this was such a great dinner. Sitting at the counter and watching the open-fire cooking made the experience even better. Would definitely come back with buds next time! read more

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You have an intimate, sexy ambiance in the restaurant with a little wine/beer bar in the back. The bar has its own menu with small bites that somewhat differ than the restaurant menu. I smelled potato wedges that took me to another place, but we didn't try them. Had a couple glasses of wine at the bar until our table was ready, we were early. This is the first time in a good amount of time where every dish we tried was spectacular in its own way. We were all extremely pleased, our stomachs delightfully full. Warm medjool dates are accompanied by large slices of bread. Go easy on the bread even though it's delightful and enjoy a higher date ratio. It's delicious. Edna's sour milk cornbread. I do not favor cornbread. THIS cornbread had me hooked. I wanted to order two more to take home. The hatch chile addition to this is amazing. Comte cheese. Cheese is never a bad idea, neither is honey. This is a light treat. Market tomatoes were refreshing and great! The baby corn was such a simple dish but it was so good in all its natural flavor and texture. Long Island duck breast. Fantastic duck, the sweet corn gave it a significant up in a flavor whirl that created such a wonderful bite. The ribeye.. get it. One of the best steaks I've had! Dressed lettuce if you need something light to accompany everything. The cheddar and chive potatoes make you full, but you don't want to stop eating. Can't go wrong with this side. Sticky date pudding, on the heavier side of desserts but absolutely marvelous. Chocolate custard is light, airy, and crisp. All in all SUPERB. You have an intimate, sexy ambiance in the restaurant with a little wine/beer bar in the back. The bar has its own menu with small bites that somewhat differ than the restaurant menu. I smelled potato wedges that took me to another place, but we didn't try them. Had a couple glasses of wine at the bar until our table was ready, we were early. Service was very attentive, helpful, and friendly. I am so pleased to say finally a restaurant that aligns with both terrific food and great vibes. read more

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

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Finally was able to secure a reservation! We arrived a little early to our reservation so we made our way to wine bar while we waiting for our reservation. The wine bar is a cute little spot if you would like to catch up with a friend or a first date. The wine bar also has a small menu and a little different from the restaurant. We ordered basically everything we could in the menu. We had the waygu tartare which I highly recommend if you like citrus. We devoured it because the sauce + citrus was the perfect combination. Do note that I seen a few of their menus and this plate is not available so get it when it it. The cornbread! Everyone raved about the cornbread so we decided to get it. Do not leave this place without trying it. We had the Carolina gold rice and their beef ribeye. For next time, I will probably ask them to bring it separately because both plates are heavy and delicious. The rib eye.... As a person who does not usually eat steak and on the rare side, this place made me change my mind. The chef that is in charge of the beef has been doing it since the place opened so he is definitely an expert. It's on the expensive side but I don't think you will regret it. Overall would love to come here again. Customer service is also really great and willing to answer all your questions in regards to the menu and wine. Additionally we sat in front of the fireplace which is a little hot but it was nice to see how efficient this restaurant works. read more

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Finally tried Dunsmoor after 3 years of eyeing this place and saving this place for a special occasion. We made the reservation a month in advance at 12am to guarantee we get this. We came a few minutes before the 5:30pm reservation. There was a line but was seated immediately after they opened. The server was happy to explain the whole menu and make recommendations appropriate for the crowd. Also appreciated her honesty when asked of her opinions as those were helpful. The meal started off with the bluefin tune and albacore, which was my personal favorite of the whole menu. I'd highly recommend getting these. The cherokee tomato did have anchovies as a warning. The cornbread was very peppery, which was a surprise, but it was still enjoyed. The pork chili stew we felt a bit underwhelmed but the tortillas that came with them are soft and really good! The steak was nothing too different from standard good quality steak. Another favorite was the sticky date toffee pudding, which I think is a must get as well. I like how the dining area felt open and elevated, appropriate to celebrate a special occasion. Service was so fast in refilling our waters too. Although we overall enjoyed it, we probably would not go back as we felt we were satisfied to just try them all once. Also the pricing for some dishes are not too justifiable. However, I'd recommend still going to Dunsmoor, it is an experience. They have valet parking but we were able to find street parking on a sunday night. read more

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Dunsmoor has been on my restaurant list for a while and it lived up to the hype. It took a little reservation stalking to get one at this very casual and cozy spot on the eastside. The cornbread is delightful and reminded me a lot of Hatchet Hall's. I could go back and only have appetizers. The seared tuna and tomato salad were delightful. The chili was very hearty. We opted to try the duck since it's seasonal and the peanuts were unique. The sticky toffee pudding was yummy and had citrus notes. Staff is super attentive. So much so they even remembered my name as we were leaving. I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu. They have valet but I got lucky and found a street spot. read more

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The Dunsmoor really is that girl. We went to the bar before our reservation. I made a reservation for the chefs counter but they were able to offer us a table. We had the cornbread (great), the chili with tortillas (amazing and my favorite), the trout (HUGE) and large enough to share and have left overs and the chive mashed potatoes (amazing). The food was great and did not disappoint. My friend is also talking about how skinny the wine glasses are here and she was not wrong! The thinnest wine stems I have ever seen. The only thing that sat a little weird with me was we had ordered a bottle of wine. They said they would keep it chilled for us, which was fine. They would come over and fill up our glass. However, I don't know if it was because it was the end of the night or what, but we had to ask for the rest of our bottle. Our server didn't know if we had any left but we ended up having two glasses worth in the bottle. If we didn't ask for it, we would not have received the wine we paid for, which was $70. It just put a sour taste in my mouth for the end of our experience. The food was great, but I may recommend keeping your bottle of wine on your table. read more

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10 out of 10! Seriously, a true brilliant restaurant! One of the best I've ever had! Get the Ribeye, the tuna toast, the oysters, the cornbread. Service is 10/10 the ambiance is phenomenal! My only deduction is for our blackberry galette dessert being dry. read more

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Great restaurant! Had a the pleasure of coming here with a large party and we all tried a sampling of their dishes. Our dish picks were organized ahead of time and the staff did a great job at pacing the dishes and making sure enough was ordered for our party size. Favorites were hands down the Bluefin Tuna Toast, Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread, Cherokee Tomato Cesar, Mushroom Crusted Pork Chop, and the Beef Ribeye (the bone marrow made this even better!) so if you have to make tough decisions I'd prioritize those and honestly skip dessert. The restaurant has a hip/cozy feel and you can see the chefs making the food in the open kitchen which is right in the dinning room. There is valet parking or if you luck out you may be able to find street parking around neighboring streets. read more

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Glassell Park, LA · Early-American / Heritage Southern, Wood-Fired · Visited September 2026 Forks Given: (4.25/5.0) Dunsmoor is full of hearth-fired hits, although one (maybe two) dish(es) didn't land as expected. The meal was capped by a tuna toast and a sticky date pudding that both deserve their hype. Highlights included: Bluefin Tuna Toast -- sourdough that holds its own under bright, lemony bluefin. Best tuna dish around, full stop; makes a case for retiring crudo altogether. Warm Medjool Dates -- brown butter and vinegar underneath, a genuine sweet-and-sour combination that works. Market Tomatoes -- good, not amazing. Ripe tomatoes and cheese, all present and correct, but nothing set it apart from tomatoes-and-burrata anywhere else. Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread -- loaded with butter, salty, with hatch chile still coming through underneath. Pork & Green Chili Stew -- loaded with good things, served with some of the best tortillas around. 32oz Ribeye -- cooked exactly right, salty with a nice char. Held back only by the cut itself, not the kitchen. Carolina Gold Rice -- basically a shrimp-butter risotto, creamy with solid consistency. Support role, not an afterthought. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream -- good, not awe-inspiring, especially next to the pudding on the same table. Sticky Date Pudding -- one of the best desserts around, for sure. Salty-sweet balance, vanilla ice cream, toffee sauce, soft cake. Dunsmoor has an extensive wine list. If you're a wine person, it's damn near perfect. If you're a cocktail person, plan a stop at Capri Club (4604 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles) before or after dinner. On this visit, the market tomatoes and the cookies-and-cream ice cream were the two dishes that landed as just fine rather than must -haves. Everything else was a hit... although the steak was not AS great as it normally is (still solid). Full review on Forks Given (www.forksgiven.com) Follow me on instagram @wegiveforks read more

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I can definitely understand why reservations for this place is needed so far out in advanced. The food, the location, the venue, everything is absolutely wonderful. From the moment you step in, the hostess and the staff take care of you from start to finish. They have amazing recommendations and you cannot go wrong with any of the options they provide. I had the Baby Albacore and Hokkaido Scallop as appetizers and they were delish. I leaned a bit more towards the Albacore over the scallop, but both great. I also had the Sour Milk Cornbread which was magical and tasted like a cross between cornbread meets bundt cake. The flavor was perfect and was one of the best cornbread I have ever had. The pork chop was immaculate. I have yet to taste a pork chop that was so perfectly cooked from the moistness and the flavor. For dessert, the cobbler was ordered and goodness gracious it was absolutely amazing. If you come here, have all the courses, do not miss any course what so ever. read more

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I was finally able to snag a reservation for this place and it made the excitement even greater. Being all of over social media as one of the hottest spots and booked a month out, made my expectations very high. That being said.. there were some pros and cons. First off, parking is tricky. The location isn't in the best spot for a lot of street parking. My husband and I, luckily arrived earlier than our reservation time and circled a few times. We got lucky with a spot but we had to walk a couple blocks. The ambiance is perfect for a date night or girls night. Super cozy and cute inside. There was a lot of staff and each person has a different role it seems. A lot of servers are on hand and different people come out with the food and take away your plates after each course. So it was a lot of people coming and going. Some of the staff was great and super friendly but others were a bit standoffish so you couldn't tell their mood. Our main server was great though! Now for the food... The cornbread was divine and just met all of our expectations. The pork and green chili stew was amazing! The tortillas were so chewy and yet a little crispy. The stew was spicy but cheesy with tender pork. It was delicious. The mushroom crusted pork chop was super tender and it was unique. I have never had pork chop like it and it was great. It was oily and definitely regretted not getting a fresh veggie side. We got the mashed potatoes and the green beans. The mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery. It was great. The green beans were salty and wasn't my favorite. THE ALL-STAR! STICKY BREAD PUDDING! I can't even describe it... just make sure to order it. You will not regret it. We went on a pretty hot day over the weekend and it was warm inside. With the open fire in the dining area I suppose it makes it difficult for the restaurant to be cool. read more

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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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Love the how intimate and small the restaurant is. There was loud music playing. It's giving hip and casual vibes. The kitchen I believe is a wood burning oven. No electricity in the kitchen. Staff was attentive from the hosts to the server. Tuna toast was good maybe 6/10 nothing tooo special but it was good enough. Cornbread had a nice crust. I expected more from the cornbread, but if you let it sit in the honey or syrup it'll mix in and bring out more flavors 7/10. The Green stew was super good, I don't normally eat pork but it was that good. I loved the texture of chilies, it wasn't too thin and it was choppy. The stew had a little spice kick which I loved. The tortillas were so thin and soft! They were the best tortillas ever! 9/10 The rib eye had a really good crust, but it was really chewy and hard to cut. 6/10 The date pudding was good, also had a really good crust. It wasn't too sweet which I loved. 8/10 Overall, it's a good restaurant, and was super busy, and they delivered. It's a solid restaurant and I definitely recommend for others to try. Would I come again? Sure for the pork stew. read more

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Excellent steak and pork chops. Enjoyed the potato and chives side dish and cornbread was delicious. Oysters were chilled with vinegar sauce taste. There's valet parking in front of the restaurant and street parking nearby. Service was great and ambiance was chill but a bit loud. read more

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An absolutely fantastic experience and meal. Nothing outrageous on the menu, just rustic food done really, really well. The cornbread is a must, and I really liked the freshness of the tomato and peach side dishes. I'm not sure I can order a pork chop at any other place after having theirs--it was so juicy and grilled perfectly. I didn't know pork chops could be so good! Booked the Chef's Counter, which was an awesome experience; saw the behind the scenes of cooking, preparing, and coordinating all the dishes. Fair warning, we were sat directly in the line of fire of the grill, so it got hot. There are counter seats on the appetizer side, which wouldn't have been as warm. Besides the seating, we were treated so well and warmly by the staff, and felt very taken care of. A great spot for a fancy date night or celebration meal. read more

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Finally got to try this place, after seeing it being recommended everywhere. I made the reservation through Opentable and oh man how hard it is to secure a good dinner time on a weekend night. That's how popular this place is. Parking is street parking around the neighborhood. We came here on Sunday evening so it was somewhat doable. We showed up several minutes earlier and they suggested us to wait in their wine room/bar. I didn't really plan on getting any wine so we waited a little bit outside at the patio and then returned when it was the actual time. I had made a reservation for the counter seating, and we were seated right in front of the fire area where they cook the meat. It was cool to watch them cooking the food and prepare them, but it was soooo hot. I didn't ask to be moved, but I definitely should have. Now for the food, we got the baby albacore (sooo good), pork & green chilly stew (it came with tortillas) and they suggested us to get the cheddar & chive potatoes with the chili and make it into a taco. Really good. The tortillas were amazing too. We were saving our appetite for the other orders so the waiter offered to box the leftovers. It was a very efficient service. The next thing we ordered was the mushroom crusted pork chop. When we were waiting, we saw them prepared a lot of the ribeye orders which looked truly magnificent. Maybe for next visit! But the pork chop was so good too. It definitely felt pretty rich. The waiter had suggested us to order a side salad to complement the richness and they're right, I should have! We ordered the popular cornbread as a dessert (following other reviews online) and it was a great suggestion, since I really want to try it and there was no way we could eat another dessert on top of everything. Cornbread was amazing as expected. Pretty crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. The honey and butter complement them really well. It has some jalapeño in it too. Overall it was an amazing dinner experience. Next time I visit I'll be sure not to sit at the counter (lol). But the service was really good and efficient, and everyone was really nice and polite. 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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I recently visited Dunsmoor in Eagle Rock and had a fantastic experience, though there are definitely a few things to know before you go. The interior features a warm, bustling atmosphere anchored by a beautiful open-fire hearth. The service was just as impressive as the ambiance--the staff was extremely welcoming and offered great suggestions for first-time guests, which really helped us navigate the menu. Because of the lively vibe and the way the food is served, this restaurant is best enjoyed with a group of four friends or family members rather than as a quiet or intimate date spot. The food itself was incredibly tasty, and the portions were remarkably generous. Everything we ordered was packed with robust, intense flavors. Here is what we tried: * Comté Cheese ($21): Beautifully shaved cheese served with maitake honey, roasted walnuts, fresh rosemary, and sea salt. * Edna's Sour Milk Cornbread ($21): Baked in a cast-iron skillet and served with white cheddar, hatch chile, cultured butter, and honey. * Aunt Emmy's Pork & Green Chili Stew ($27): A hearty, comforting bowl topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with a side of warm flour tortillas. * Beef Ribeye - 32 oz ($149): A massive, perfectly crusted steak served alongside a decadent smoked bone marrow and a dish of sea salt. * Sticky Date Pudding ($17): A warm, sweet finish to the meal served in a mini cast-iron pot and topped with a scoop of ice cream. While everything was absolutely delicious, the dishes are unabashedly heavy and rich. My biggest piece of advice would be to order some lighter sides or palate cleansers to break up the meal, as the richness can build up quickly. Overall, if you are looking for a hearty, flavorful feast to share with friends, Dunsmoor is highly recommended! 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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Dunsmoor has a great vibe. I personally would prefer to sit in the bar area. They hade a wood fire oven behind the bar which provides a nice ambiance. The food was good, but I didn't think it was anything to go back for. We had the albacore which was really good. We also had the Carolina Gold Rice which tastes like a shrimp risotto. We tried the green beans, I enjoyed the smokey flavor but felt they weee cooked too long. The mushroom-crusted pork chop had a creat char to it and it was sliced nicely. We ended with the sticky date pudding and scoop of ice cream that was sweet, salty and yummy. Overall the vibe is good, but I didn't love the food enough to come back. 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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I'll start my review with the caveat that I'm not the biggest fan of southern or comfort food (despite growing up in the south), but I'll give credit where credit is due because Dunsmoor has perfected elevated comfort food Food aside, the service was excellent. We arrived an hour early to see if we could be seated even 15 minutes earlier, as we had a show to get to immediately following dinner, and the host was enthusiastically accommodating, bringing us to available bar seats. I always appreciate a restaurant that has the foresight to leave some bar seating available for walk ins. Even at the bar, the ambiance was lovely. The sommelier was also very knowledgeable and brought us the last glass of a wine we saw on their online menu that had been taken off that week. For the food, every dish was delicious. My favorite standouts would be the bluefin and the tomato Caesar (which I was skeptical of at first and then loved every bite). I will say I was disappointed by the cornbread given its popularity. For me the flavor was just overwhelmingly honey, and lacked a kick from the jalapeño and corn texture. This is one component of southern food I miss and it just wasn't what I wanted in a cornbread. I'd definitely suggest it as dessert. The stew and pork chop were also good. My only constructive feedback is that nearly everything on the menu was rich and heavy and having some options to balance that out would be nice. I felt almost too full and could feel my arteries being clogged as I walked out, but I recognize that this is partially my fault for overindulgence and absolutely to be expected for this type of fare. Altogether a great experience. Wear your big pants! 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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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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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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- cornbread: 8.7/10 || cornbread is one of their most popular dishes and it lived up to expectations. it has a crusty exterior with a honey butter. a little sweet/heavy would be my main critique - baby albacore: 9/10 || albacore with ginger root and crispy shallots and lemon. light, crisp and a refreshing bite that keeps you coming back for more - chopped chicken liver w/bacon, rosemary, and onion: 8/10 || fatty but tasty. the bacon and onion really added a layer of flavor and sweetness that the dish needed - carolina gold rice: 8.5/10 || reminded me of a risotto. loved the creaminess and the shrimp - rainbow trout: 8/10 || crispy pieces of fish. very simple in a good way. if we hadn't ordered the other dishes, i think eating only this would leave a little to be desired however really great service and a nice vibe. would've liked to sit more in front of the fire to watch but we were a little to the side which has its pros and cons. also curious to try the ribeye with bone marrow which they are known for! overall fantastic spot read more

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Dunsmoor was such a great dining experience! Everything we ordered was delicious, but the ribeye, Carolina Gold rice, and stew were definitely the standouts. The ribeye was cooked beautifully and full of flavor, while the Carolina Gold rice was comforting and delicious. The stew was rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Such a great spot for a memorable meal would definitely come back! Should be able to find street parking near by and it's pretty dark and tight inside the restaurant. It call connected to a bar. Also love that they change out the plates after each course. read more

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Wife and I finally got to dine here after waiting 7-weeks for our reservations. Parking can be a bit of an issue, so plan ahead for that. Checking in was a breeze. The staff overall was WONDERFUL. We were very impressed with how polite, attentive and professional all the staff were. You're supposed to order all your food at once, so wife and I shared 4 different plates and everything was absolutely delicious. The food just kept getting better and better as each course went by. The portions are just a tad bit on the smaller side, but everything was packed with flavor, so that definitely made up for it. There's not much of a cocktail list to choose from, but they do have a few beers to choose from and a plethora of wines - there's even a small wine bar inside in the back of the restaurant. We can't wait to come back, just sucks that getting a reservation here takes awhile. read more

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If you don't have reservations, don't bother trying to walk-in to the main restaurant. I was the first one in line at maybe 4:50pm and for parking, I found plenty available on Bushwick Street. Around 5/5:10pm a line of walk-ins started to form along Eagle Rock Blvd and a separate line for reservations formed along Ave 35. This was confusing because none of us knew where to stand until a lady came out around 5:15 to let us know. Once the reservations were sat, the line of walk-ins were called. The hostess said there is no guarantee of being seated and she would put my number on the waitlist for the night if anything opens up. This is basically useless so just go to their bar instead (which is walk-ins only). It's located behind the main restaurant and the door to enter is on Ave 35 where the tables are outside. The bar is also a cool vibe and there's about 15 seats inside. They also have the outdoor tables if the inside is full which is where I ended up sitting. Yes the menu is limited but still has really solid options and some not offered on their actual menu. I had their raw oysters, cornbread, and steak with duck fat fries. The servers were all super chill and friendly. I enjoyed all of the menu items especially the cornbread, which was the main dish I really wanted to try. It was crispy, buttery, fluffy, savory, and sweet. I'm glad I got to try one of their meat dishes as well because they are known for cooking over an open flame. Steak was tasty and oysters super fresh and briny. Also, their plating is super intentional and beautiful! I really don't know if I will be returning for their main restaurant because reservations are hard to come by, but if you are able to snag one it's worth trying. 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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I had a reservation for Dunsmoor like two months ago, but something came up and I wound up cancelling (in hindsight--dang it I woulda ate here twice!). Made another and was not even remotely disappointed. This was one of my recent favorite meals by far and dunno if I was just starving or what cause it was all hits and no misses. Our server was very sweet and friendly, as were most of the staff here. The inside is cozy, casual, and comfortable with lots of wood and plants. We ordered SO much food, mainly to try more things, and also because my eyes are perpetually bigger than my stomach. That's fine though! Even the leftovers were delicious as heck. - Cornbread--absolutely smothered in butter and honey, crispy on the outside and very moist on the inside with great jalapeño flavor. Saw some lady on social media say this was gross and dry... surely that was rage bait? - Bread--got both the jam and butter which were both amazing as it came with two types of warm bread that was perfectly crusty and soft. However, given the amount of butter overall in this meal, it wouldn't be a loss to skip. - Peaches--came with farmer's cheese, which is like a creamy, drier version of cottage cheese, that paired really well with the sweet juicy peaches, basil, and fresh lemon dressing. Summer on a plate. - Carolina gold rice--never had this dish before, it's like shrimp n grits met porridge, rich snd hearty with plenty of shrimp flavor from the shrimp butter. - Mushroom-crusted pork chop--easily usurped my previous favorite pork chop from Chez Maggy in Denver, and is now my favorite pork chop :) - Ribeye with bone marrow--also one of the best steaks from a restaurant we've had. My husband's gotten to the point where he doesn't like ordering steaks (usually I'm the offender) because they're usually not very good even from "steakhouses", but this ribeye was great. Perfect crust, perfect med-rare cook, lots of flavor, tender and delicious. Bonus was the bone marrow I saved half of for my spoiled dog. - Sticky date pudding--I think I confused this with a sticky toffee pudding although it's very similar and equally tasty as heck. Don't skip this! Typically I have to be borderline blackmailed into eating all my leftovers but there was no arm-twisting for Dunsmoor's. Street parking unless you valet. There's a line by opening for walk-ins, and apparently a separate line for reservations on the other side of the door. 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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