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 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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Wow! what a meal! What I ordered - Appetizer: Hokkaido Scallop. This was very tasty and fresh! My fiancé and I both agreed we would've enjoyed this much more if it was served chilled but it's still 8/10 for us. - Small Plates: Regier Farms Yellow Peaches and Wood Roasted St Simon Oysters. The yellow peaches salad was great. The peaches were sweet with the farmers cheese that's similar to feta cheese. Loved the basil that complimented the two flavors. The Oysters were absolutely a 10/10, probably 12/10 for us. These were delish! I will have to order these again if they still have it on the menu. It was a delight to know that this is often not on the menu so we were so happy to try it! - Main: Mushroom crusted pork chop. pork chop was cooked beautifully and it was so juicy! the crust is on the saltier side which tasted well with the charred lemon. - Dessert: Stone fruit and blackberry cobbler. It comes with a scoop of their ice cream. The crust on this dessert is so yummy. it was the favorite thing about the dish. Little things to note - Parking: I think they have valet but we found street parking. You should come 15-20 mins early to look for street parking as it can fill up quick. - Dunsmoor bar is right behind/on the side of the restaurant. I must come back to try the steak there. They also offer some of the apps they have at the restaurant. - the music choice Price point $$$ - $30-60 $$$$ - Over $60 Final Score: 5 out of 5 stars. it is on the pricier side but I would definitely return. 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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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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(+) 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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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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Finally made it to this HOT (both in popularity and live-fire cooking) spot in Glassell Park just off the 2 freeway. Apparently they've been open about 3 years, but all the buzz, accolades and crowds seem more recent than that. Reservations can be tough to secure, but recommended. We had a 5:30 opening time res, and I was quite surprised by the length of the separate line for walk-ins. But it appears they all made it in. Their next-door bar only seats walk-ins. Restaurant guests can wait here, but they also have a limited menu that includes several of the popular dishes (like the cornbread) and also a bar-only hangar steak, which replaced the highly lauded bar-only burger. Eagle Rock Blvd is a wide multi-lane street with a center median/parkway. The restaurant has a valet; street parking can be difficult as there are homes and apartments on the side streets. Eagle Rock Blvd has some parking, but across the blvd is FAR and hazardous to cross. A better bet is Bushwick St. behind the restaurant. There aren't a whole lot of businesses nearby, but on Dunsmoor's block there's a bar (The Grant) and a breakfast/lunch/bakery spot (Bub & Grandma's) where Dunsmoor gets their bread. Dunsmoor's Spanish Revival corner space is impressive and lovely. Chef-owner Brian Dunsmoor grew up in Georgia, but the cuisine here is "American Heritage" with definite Southern touches and of course California's abundant purveyors/farms. The menu seems highly seasonal and earthy; I doubt they use tweezers to plate the food here! The space has individual 2-top tables along 2 sides, the middle of the space has 3 long communal tables. There's counter seating right in front of the open fire (great view but hot) and a few more to the right. The fire is a further distance away from counter guests here vs. the spacing at Betsy in Altadena, another live-fire spot. Dunsmoor also has a back kitchen where non-fire dishes are done. We ordered a lot: 1) House Meyer lemonade. Dunsmoor's spirit-free beverage selection is limited. but the lemonade was great, sparkly. Their wine list is pretty large. 2) Chopped chicken liver with bacon, rosemary, onion preserves. Served with bread from Bub & Grandma's. Delish. The thought the rosemary would be overpowering but it wasn't. 3) Edna's sour milk cornbread. Pretty much seen on every table. Cheddar and Hatch chiles flecked through the bread, topped with a mound of melting cultured butter and honey cascading like waterfalls over the sides. A must order. Not spicy at all, thankfully. 4) Regier Farms yellow peaches with farmers cheese, different basils and olive oil. Summer on a plate! The peaches were exquisite. Clearly a seasonal dish. 5) Carolina Gold rice with shrimp and corn. A delish cross between risotto and grits. There was lots of cheese too. An ode to the South. 6) Aunt Emmy's pork and green chili stew. Another top-seller. Homey and substantial, with a slight kick and fabulous house-made tortillas. 7) Beef ribeye with smoked bone marrow and sea salt. Definitely shareable, it's prepared medium rare unless otherwise told. Our slice had a bit of gristle, but it was well prepared. We placed the smoky-rich marrow on top of the steak as recommended. The sea salt was not needed. Would love to try the pork chop and duck someday. 8) Sliced Cherokee tomatoes, simply dressed with apple vinegar, olive oil and sea salt. Another winning seasonal dish. The also have a tomato Caesar dish with more ingredients. 9) Sticky date pudding. Well done moist version of a classic, served in a cast iron dish with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream. Would have loved to try the seasonal stone fruit and blackberry cobbler and the hand-churned ice cream, which on this night was cantaloupe! Overall an excellent and substantial meal. Unlike some past reviews, the service was fine and very friendly. I enjoy a Michelin-starred fancy tasting menu (where they use tweezers to plate) every so often, but a hearty, rib-sticking but upscale meal like this is also great. 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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Overall great experience. We walked in on a Thursday night at 6:30pm and only waited 5 minutes before getting seated. Favorite dishes were the cornbread and the Carolina golden rice. The blue fin tuna was also great. This place has been hyped up a lot so expectations were high and overall met 4/5. Great service and ambiance. Street parking + valet. 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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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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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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Our foodie friends snagged us a table on a Wednesday after several attempts to score a reservation. We were very eager try this acclaimed restaurant. We immediately ordered the cornbread and savored the buttery texture with that little spicy kick. Then we ordered several dishes to share. The baby albacore was outstanding- a wonderful combination of flavors (tuna, ginger, lemon peel and crunchy scallions). The tomato Caesar was less appealing but unique- an heirloom slice smothered in white Parmesan. We heard the stew was a favorite and enjoyed the pork/green chile/cheddar combo paired with fresh homemade tortillas. Then we sampled the Carolina rice- a rich, heavy blend of shrimp butter and corn- really tasty. Next came the pork chop which was cooked perfectly- moist and flavorful . The duck cooked in red wine sauce with chanterelles was heavenly and a standout. We paired the meal with a lovely dolcetto served by a knowledgeable Somm. The service was great, and we're supplied fresh plates often. Was it worth the hype and struggles to snag a reservation? Not quite. But we had a great experience and will be coming back to try the cool bar next door that serves a partial menu and steak. read more

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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The food is delicious. The service, other than the host was top notch. I found the front desk host, or maitre'd dismissive and rude. Not entirely in favor of another very high end and unaffordable restaurant in my neighborhood either. Especially if they are going to be outwardly hostile to me upon entering. read more

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

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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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

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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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

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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