it was a good experience. there were 5 of us and we ordered the…read morefried green tomatoes, the fried deviled eggs, oxtails, smothered pork chops, and shrimp and grits. It was all good and plenty for the 5 of us. really colorful inside too. The adult Kool-aid Drink was really sweet so beware!

The food was delicious, the staff were so nice, and the vibes were great!…read moreThe place was packed but we didn't have to wait long. I ordered: - fried chicken: the best fried chicken I've had in a long time! So crispy, juicy and packed with flavor. - biscuit: delicious! Buttery and flakey. Not dry at all. The butter it comes with was so good! - Yams: so much flavor! - Mac and cheese: creamy and cheesy. Not watery at all. Perfect texture and flavor. - cobbler: so much flavor! Nice and warm. I wish there was more crust but other than that it was perfect. This was the best way to end the meal! I would definitely come back when in the area.

Ok Sonmari did not disappoint at all. The food was so good. If you go, you HAVE to try the miso…read moreclam chowder, it's a must. Uni toast was also amazing, sake was great, and all the rolls we got were on point. But honestly the service is what made the night. Hostess, server, even the chef came by our table to check on us personally. You could tell everyone actually cared, not just going through the motions. Also valet parking?? Such a nice touch. Definitely coming back, highly recommend to anyone craving good sushi.

My friend and I came here at 2 PM on a Sunday and this was the earliest reservation for lunch they…read morehad the day of. The inside of the restaurant has a modern and cozy interior that has the vibe of an izakaya/upscale sushi bar. For food we ordered the clam chowder, the Sonmari lunch set, and the shrimp Sonmari and bossam Sonmari. The food itself is very interesting and flavorful. The clam chowder has a light yet impactful flavor to the broth. For each of the Sonmari rolls, each one was unique in its own way with my favorite being the bossam. Overall, Sonmari has the elements of an upscale and cozy Japanese eatery, although I must say the portions and items are a bit overpriced.

(+) CHEROKEE TOMATO CAESAR (+) SLICED CHEROKEE TOMATOES…read more(+) 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.

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

Came in with no expectations, but was pleasantly surprised by our experience here! Came with a…read moreparty of 5 people and ordered the following: DISHES (* denotes favorite/would order again) - *Mezzi Rigatoni Carbonara: not your average carbonara, but was delicious nonetheless. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente - *Duck Pappardelle: a table favorite! The duck was plentiful and was enjoyed by all. The pappardelle was a little too soft for some people at the table, but I personally enjoy a wide, flat noodle. - Linguine al Limone: lemony and bright. I only wish there was a protein (like seafood?) with this to help enhance the flavor - Margherita pizza: Classic and delicious. The crust was delicious on this slice. - *Mushroom pizza: Toppings were generous and we all liked the mushrooms. Our crust in particular was a little on the burnt side, but we just picked off the areas that were more blackened. - *Green Beans: served chilled which provided a nice brightness to our dishes - Grilled Broccolini: good bite and also helped break up the meal Overall the dishes were easy to be shared and we left pretty full. Prices are also pretty reasonable for the amount of food that we got. PARKING Street parking only, but it wasn't too difficult to find parking on the street.

This restaurant is peak neighborhood-cute. Great aesthetic, cozy vibes, and street parking if the…read moreparking gods are on your side. No alcohol here, which is totally fine... until you realize the mocktails are still charging full cocktail prices. Sir, where's the tequila? The squash blossoms were good, although the goat cheese wasn't really my thing. The whipped ricotta with bread was tasty, but my wallet thought it should've come with a second loaf. The octopus absolutely slapped. The broccolini was bright, lemony perfection and somehow made me excited to eat vegetables. We ordered the spaghetti limone, spicy bucatini, and carbonara rigatoni. They were all... perfectly adequate. Small portions, decent flavor, but not exactly dishes that'll have you texting your friends at 11 p.m. saying, "You HAVE to try this." The green bean salad was fresh and delicious... once it remembered we existed. We had to ask about it, and it made its grand entrance at the very end of the meal. Now, the mushroom pizza? That's the reason to come. Absolute chef's kiss. If they sold it by the sheet pan, I'd make questionable financial decisions. Service could use a little tuning. Water refills were playing hide-and-seek, and we noted a birthday in our reservation and reminded our server, but the birthday was ghosted harder than my high school crush. Would I come back? For the mushroom pizza, octopus, and broccolini? In a heartbeat.