Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo met while attending culinary school at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Their first job together was in the kitchen of famed chef Michelle Bernstein at The Strand Restaurant in South Beach.

Launching their own catering endeavor years later, and ultimately their first restaurant, Animal- a name in it’s self specializing in carnivorous eats. Their second restaurant, Son of a Gun, maritime themed opened in February 2011.

 

 

 

 

2) Oyster Loaf

Oyster loaf, bacon, Crystal mayo

3) Shrimp Toast

shrimp toast sandwich, herbs, sriracha mayo

 

4) The Lobster Roll

lobster roll, celery, lemon aioli

Most features are small bites, family style. Except for the chicken sammy. It’s monstrous and addictive.

dinner menu

 

The Pisco Sour.

Pisco, lime juice, egg white, sugar

LUNCH + more: Smoked Trout Salad

Chicory and Cauliflower Salad with Anchovy Dressing

The communal table

The Menu

Lobster Bisque

Lobster bisque, cherry, creme fraiche

Beet Salad

Beets, apples, pecans, blue cheese, gem lettuce

Frita Sub

Chorizo, Cheddar cheese, special sauce

Persimmon Salad

Lettuces, arugula, pomegranate, persimmons, dates

Cavatelli and Meatballs

Cavatelli pasta, meatballs, ricotta, garlic bread

Fish & Chips

Fish and chips, malt vinegar aioli

Frozen Lime Yogurt

Frozen lime yogurt, graham crumble, toasted meringue

 

Son of a Gun Restaurant
8370 W. 3rd street
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Reservations: (323) 782-9033
Fax: (323) 782-9034

Catering: info@sonofagunrestaurant.com
Press: press@sonofagunrestaurant.com

Extra Information:

They are located between Orlando street and Kings road.

Thank you to the team at Son of a Gun. You’ll be seeing me again soon.