Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.
We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible.
Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.
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From the OpenTable editors: Few chefs can work a hearth like Brian Dunsmoor, who cut his teeth at Southern star Hatchet Hall before opening his namesake restaurant in 2022. The long tables adorned with flickering candles make the restaurant an ideal place for a date, as do fiery dishes like wood-roasted oysters and mushroom-crusted pork chops. The cornbread, slathered in cultured butter, is the stuff of dreams.
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dunsmoor is a culinary gem in LA, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "great service." The cornbread, lamb, and pork chop are standout dishes. The ambiance is warm and lively, though some find it "loud." With friendly staff and inventive menu items, it's a must-visit for food lovers.
997 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
5 stars! Can’t wait to go back. Excellent service, fantastic food.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
i love you guys perfect meal and i can’t wait to go back with my family
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MarisaJ VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful service. Can’t wait to go back.
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Amy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had all around. The food was amazing and the ambience was on point! Probably my new fave place! Was not disappointed at all, I will be returning!
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Carina
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Service was very considerate and kind, our server checked on often us and made sure we enjoyed every dish! I love that she gave us the opportunity to speak up if there was something we weren’t happy with (we were happy with everything). She was awesome!
Albacore Tuna and Carolina gold rice were the favorites for us and the pork and green chili stew felt like home.
The space is beautiful, very minimal and classy. Definitely will be back at the bar for the burger and to try some other items.
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Christopher
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The cornbread will change your life. Everything was great though, tuna toast, gold rice, and the steak were all fantastic and the fig pudding thing didn’t initially excite me from the name but we were convinced to give it a shot and it was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Very special place!
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Khalil VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Didn’t think it was possible for this place to get any better but I was mistaken. Stellar in every way.
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vicky VIP
New York City50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was excellent from start to finish. The cornbread is not to be missed.
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RyanB
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience as always. My favorite restaurant to enjoy when the wether dips a bit. Ordered a few plates and a bottle of wine at the chef’s counter/bar with the hearth blazing. Wine list is well curated and the stem ware is perfect. Service was warm, welcoming, and friendly. Highly recommended and one of Los Angeles’ best restaurants.
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JoyJ
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always fantastic service, consistently flavorful delicious food and a great vibe.
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FAQs
Dunsmoor is rated 4.9 stars by 997 OpenTable diners.
Dunsmoor does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
