There is at Dear John's, first and foremost, a wonderful Prime Rib. Diners can enjoy steaks and chops or pick from new entrees such as Sand Dabs or Sea Scallops and Vegetable Skewers. The soups are all homemade. I enjoyed the Cream of Mushroom that I tried. It was golden brown, loaded with fresh mushrooms with a tawny taste.
Service is friendly and efficient at Dear John's.
There is a knowledgeable and professional staff of bartenders and waitresses that help to make the restaurant feel like a club. In the kitchen, Chef Ricardo Gomez has done wonders with the old and new menu items. Ricardo has worked with co-owner Mike and Mike's mother at several other local eateries and brings experience and innovation to his position. A new small but balanced wine list has been added to enhance the dining experience. Desserts are from my favorite bakery this side of Vienna, Let Them Eat Cake in Santa Monica.