George Petrelli Steak House
Culver City
Restaurant in Culver City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book George Petrelli Steak House when the priority is a familiar steak-house dinner in Culver City with low booking friction. It is a better fit for a straightforward sit-down meal than for sushi, tasting menus, or a trend-driven room; compare Kusano for a higher-spend sushi night and Loqui for a faster casual option.
About George Petrelli Steak House
George Petrelli Steak House is a Culver City evening option with posted hours Wednesday through Sunday and a smart casual dress code. If you are comparing it with other plans, it is a named steak house in Culver City. It is a practical dinner candidate, offering a style aligned with its name and posted schedule.
Confirm current availability directly before going, dress smart casual, and plan around the listed opening time of 3:30 PM on service days. If your group wants a different kind of night, you can also compare it with Kusano or other dining options without assuming George Petrelli Steak House has a published tasting-menu format, bar program, or other specific feature.
A Culver City dinner choice when the schedule fits
A strong reason to consider George Petrelli Steak House is its posted evening-window schedule in Culver City. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, then opens at 3:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with later closing times on Friday through Sunday. That makes it most useful for evening plans, not lunch plans.
Use it when the basics line up: Culver City location, smart casual dress, and a Wednesday-through-Sunday dinner timetable. If those facts do not fit the night, compare it with Loqui, or with unnamed restaurants by mood, timing, and availability.
Know before choosing it over other options
- Go for: a Culver City dinner plan at a venue with smart casual dress.
- Skip for: any plan that requires lunch service, specific seating details, published prices, or menu specifics.
- Timing: posted hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3:30–9 PM, and Friday through Sunday 3:30–9:30 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Good fit: diners who want to plan around a clearly listed evening schedule in Culver City.
If the group is still undecided, use the broader Culver City context: Our full Culver City restaurants guide is better for scanning alternatives by mood, and George Petrelli Steak House is useful when the question is specifically whether it fits tonight's timing and dress-code expectations.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 5615 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
- Website
- georgepetrellisteaks.com
- Phone
- (310) 397-1438
The take
The Take
The Vibe
George Petrelli Steak House reads as a neighborhood institution that stands apart from Culver City's recent dining makeover. It predates the area's repositioning and deliberately keeps to its own posture, offering a steady, familiar alternative to newer, trend-driven spots. The dining room favors utility over theater: staff and guests orient around the mechanics of a good steak dinner rather than performance. That grounded, unflashy character attracts a local clientele and lends the room a comfortable, lived-in feel. For diners seeking an old-school Los Angeles steakhouse experience, Petrelli presents a quietly authoritative option.
Best For
This is a classic steakhouse best experienced at dinner, when the menu’s signature cuts (porterhouse, rib eye and filet mignon) are front and center. The restaurant’s neighborhood orientation makes it well suited to family meals and celebratory dinners where the quality of the main course is the priority. It also fits business dinners that favor straightforward food and service over spectacle; the tone is professional but unostentatious. Visitors who want a reliable, meat-forward evening without the frills of flagship, expense-account venues will find Petrelli an appropriate and comfortable choice.
Ordering Tips
Plan your visit around the steak program: the house is built on classic cuts rather than tasting-menu theatrics. The editorial note about this room being 'less about securing a hard-to-get table' and more about setting expectations means you should come ready to order traditional steaks and accompaniments rather than chase a curated multi-course showdown. Lean into the signatures (porterhouse, rib eye and filet mignon) and keep sides simple so the meat remains the focus. Expect a straightforward, meat-forward meal rather than dramatic plating or trend-driven small plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Retro 1950s ambiance with red banquettes, sizeable bar, and old-school steakhouse feel reminiscent of classic diners.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- porterhouse
- rib eye
- filet mignon
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5615 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 3:30–9 PM
- Thursday
- 3:30–9 PM
- Friday
- 3:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 3:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 3:30–9:30 PM
Location
Restaurant context
How It Compares
George Petrelli Steak House is the practical pick for a classic sit-down dinner when the group wants steak-house familiarity and an easy plan. Kusano is the higher-commitment choice: sushi, $$$$, and better suited to diners who want a more structured, premium night rather than a broad-appeal steak-house format.
For a casual meal, Loqui is the cleaner value play, especially if speed and taqueria-style ordering matter more than table-service pacing. Superfine Playa and Conference Room make more sense when ambiance or a more contemporary room is the deciding factor.
If the goal is old-school dinner energy, cross-shop Dear John's. Choose George Petrelli Steak House when convenience and a direct steak-house brief matter more than chasing a harder reservation or a more scene-driven evening.
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Compare George Petrelli Steak House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Petrelli Steak House | Culver City | No published awards | ||
| Conference Room | Playa Vista | No published awards | ||
| Kusano | Los Angeles | Sushi | $$$$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Dear John's | Los Angeles | 2024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #49 | ||
| Superfine Playa | Los Angeles | No published awards | ||
| Loqui | Los Angeles | Taqueria | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #512025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3262024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3252023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Petrelli Steak House good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for an evening plan in Culver City if the posted hours and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. Dear John's is another option to compare for a dinner plan.
What are alternatives to George Petrelli Steak House?
You can compare George Petrelli Steak House with Dear John's, Loqui, Kusano, Conference Room, Superfine Playa, as well as other dining options in Culver City, depending on timing and mood.
Is lunch or dinner better at George Petrelli Steak House?
Plan for dinner. The hours start at 3:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday, and the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday.
