SharksTeeth

Excellent.
Took place in an unassuming home northwest of dtla. Call upon arrival and someone will come out and let you in. Once inside, you’ll see a long table which seats 20, to the left, and a full kitchen, fully staffed, to the right. A couple of truly stuffed animals decorate the room, lending a lodge-​like vibe. You set your wine and alcohol on a small table + stand towards the back. Ice is available to chill your whites. If you don’t know, it’s BYOB without corkage.
6 courses, each pretty hefty in size. Presentation is great, and the dishes all ranged for «this is pretty interesting» to «holy shit this is good.» I think the $ 98 price point is right on point — perhaps a decent bargain if you’re into drinking.
Most of the reviews talk about a communal atmosphere. Our seating actually kept to mostly themselves, but everyone was friendly. I did exchange numbers with another guy, and he and his girl took a pic with us, plus the host, which he later texted to me. A stranger down the table also poured everyone a little bit of champagne.
Overall I’d come back because (1) the food was on point, and (2) it’s a different experience. No one was pretentious and the staff was friendly.
In short, I have nothing but good things to say about this place.

I came here from a word-​of-​mouth recommendation from a friend like 4 – 5 years ago. Glad I kept the place bookmarked on Unilocal!Great food!

Holy shit, this place is phenomenal and was the best dinner I’ve had in Los Angeles — ever.
It took me two months to lock down a reservation, even after signing up for their newsletter. For around $ 98 per person, you get a six course seafood meal by Chef Craig Thornton and his team. I’m pretty sure they change the menu every week, but we had 1) Rib eye and lobster squid ink ravioli 2) Albacore and blue prawn ceviche 3) Scallop with butternut squash sauce and pork belly 4) Celery root soup with branzino salad 5) Ocean trout with tempura cauliflower 6) Butterscoth mousse crêpe wtih freeze dried blueberries and honey coconut crunch.
The intimate dinner party has a great atmosphere; animal sculptures and wood panels add to the rustic décor and conversations with other diners and the chef infuse warmth and content throughout the dining room. Sign up for their newsletter and stay on top of your inbox to get your foot in their door. This is one dinner you don’t want to miss.

My GF and I are huge fans of Chef Craig and Wolvesmouth — we’ve been there multiple times and we loved it more and more each time. We have been wanting to check out his seafood concept for a while and we finally got the chance. Unlike Wolvesmouth which is basically random/​luck, you have to purchase tickets in advance for Sharksteeth. For $ 95, you get an amazing 6 course meal. It might seem steep at first, but the $ 95 includes tax and tip and its BYOB so all in all it is cheaper than your fancy restaurant.
No Chef Craig at Sharksteeth — but all the staff from Wolvesmouth is there to make sure you have an amazing meal and experience. Below is the 6 course menu we had. I am not going to go into detail of how each one tasted — all you have to know is that they are all visually appealing and they taste great.
Raviolo — Lobster Squid Ink Mascarpone, Ribeye Bolognese, Lobster Béchamel, Gremolata
Albacore, Octopus, Blue Prawn, Tamale, Avocado, Chipotle, Summer Squash
Scallop, Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Delicata, Pork Belly, Peanut, Sopes, Hibiscus, Cotija
Celery Root, Smoked Branzino, Grilled Zucchini, Green Apples, Sunchoke, Dill
Ocean Trout, Tarragon, Horseradish, Potato, Grape, Cauliflower, Smoked Crème Crème Fraîche
Crêpe, Pear, Butterscotch Mousse, Honey Coconut Crunch, Cashew, Cake, Blueberry
Now that I have experienced both Sharksteeth and Wolvesmouth — the experience is a little different. I feel like the crowd and environment at Wolvesmouth is more fun. The 3 times we went, guests shared they drinks and whatnot and we were all drunk and had a nice time. At Sharksteeth, guests had they drinks at their table for themselves and not at the bar — not that I am complaining (just pointing it out).

Checked my email last week and huzzah!!! My inbox was honored with an email invitation from these guys and I’m so glad I confirmed! I had a fantastic experience a few years back and figured it was time to revisit Chef Craig Thornton’s iconic Wolvesden for another incredible dining experience.
To my surprise, on the fateful night I traveled from the OC to LA to embark on my long awaited culinary journey, my GPS directed me to a brand new location. Surprisingly, It was residential and much warmer and inviting than the old venue. It was also great seeing some familiar faces again and new ones, as well! As always, the evening’s menu was posted on the fridge so I decided give it a glance. As I hovered over the offerings of the evening, I couldn’t help but notice a strong emphasis on seafood. Considering the event was titled Sharksteeth at Wolvesden, it would make sense it was a seafood menu. Luckily, I had no aversion to seafood but unfortunately for some of my neighbors, they were not so lucky. One gal didn’t touch a single item on her plate due to seafood allergies. But if it’s any concession, she imbibed in plenty of the communal alcohol which left her nearly three sheets to the wind by the end of the evening and missing one shoe. And yes, you bring your own alcohol sans the corkage fee to the event. It’s an option of course, but I would highly recommend it. That being said, I shared some laughs and stories with other guests at the table as well, which made for an intimate dining experience that left me with many fond memories. Now I won’t get into the blow by blow of each dish, since the menu varies depending on the chef’s inspiration. But I will tell you this, the dining experience was well worth it and I’d gladly attend again if offered an invitation.
Fantastic cuisine served in warm, comforting environs and great company to share it with makes for an unforgettable evening. Who wouldn’t enjoy that?
Happyeats!

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had and the highlight of my trip.
I’ve been waiting to receive the invite to secure my seating as it’s a limited 20 attendees per meal service. The location and the number to call is not disclosed until you have your reservation secured.
Each dish was expertly executed w/​balanced, harmonious flavors that was artfully presented. Truly a feast for the stomach and the eyes. It’s hard to come across a set menu where I enjoy each dish but I didn’t have that problem here. Each portion was also quite big so you tend to get full quick so pace yourself. My favorite was the 2^nd course which was the albacore. The sauce had a light tartness to it which provided enough acidity for the fish. It was a perfect bite in terms of the contrasting temperatures and flavors. It never fell flat but rather took your tastebuds on a journey from start to finish. We kept telling ourselves we were too full to eat anymore but we ended up devouring every last morsel and almost licked the plate clean.
This is not a normal restaurant experience. It’s a supper club which encourages it’s 20 lucky patrons to converse and get to know each other before sitting at a communal table to share the meal. It’s also encouraged for you to chat w/​the chef and the staff. BYOB.
Loved the taxidermy. Hubs wasn’t into that stuff but I found it quite quirky to have refill for the water underneath the raccoon in the corner of the room. Might I say, that wolf had a very animated feral look on his face. Very edgy and different from the usual buck’s head on the wall.
Thank you very much for this lovely experience and the delicious meal. Look forward to attending more in the future.

Just good vibes all night (*cue peace sign emoji). I was a little nervous about dining so intimately with those who are unfamiliar with my dining etiquette (I love eating with my fingers, moan when something delicious hits my tongue, and get sauce all over my mouth), but no one shamed me at all. The other SharksTeeth diners were super down-​to-​earth, easy to talk to, love food just as much as I do, and were from a diverse background. It was also fun getting to walk around the kitchen, watch the chefs prepare and plate the courses, and get the inside scoop on Wolvesmouth. Oh, and the food was delicious!
All 6 courses were cooked to perfection and super unique! Some of the ingredients that typically aren’t appetizing to me include celery root, sunchoke and squid ink, but at Sharksteeth, the chefs balanced out the flavor profiles so that they didn’t overpower the entire dish! The celery root soup with smoked branzino & sunchoke chips, and the squid ink ravioli with ribeye bolognese were my two favorite dishes of the evening! The savory dishes didn’t feel heavy or overly salty.
My other favorite dish of the evening was the dessert with a crêpe filled with butterscotch mousse, surrounded by different crunches – dehydrated blueberry yogurt, honey coconut crumble, and frozen pear that was similar to a granita.
My only complaint was that we were told to pace ourselves because the entire meal could be quite filling, but I wasn’t full or comfortable after the 6 courses were over (even after I licked the plates clean). I think another one or two courses or a little more food on each plate would have been just right for me.
SharksTeeth was truly a memorable dining experience. I am still salivating as I look back on my photos.

Sharksteeth is a bit different from the Wolvesmouth dinner party experience. I was surprised to not see Chef Craig in the kitchen, but I was told that Sharksteeth dinners has allowed him more time to be away and rely on his capable team to execute.
My last experience eating Chef Craig Thornton’s food was more than two years ago when the Wolvesden was located at his loft in the Arts District. Chef’s new place is now located in a new secret location in the Silver Lake area.
Sharksteeth’s is a bit different concept. It’s described as a «rustic» seafood dining experience unlike Wolvesmouth which is more of a «artwork on a plate» experience. It has the same vibe, but Sharksteeth is based on a ticketed system. Anyone can buy the ticket online similar to Trois Mec. For Wolvesmouth dinner parties, you will be handpicked by their own criteria.
You’re paying a set inclusive price of $ 98 for Sharksteeth, while Wolvesmouth is pay what you think the food is worth.
Sharksteeth is also BYOB, where sharing your wine or beer is expected.
You get to meet new people at these dinners and have interesting conversations on food.
I’m sure most of the crowd here are food obsessives. Most likely that’s how the conversation might get started asking someone about their favorite restaurants or favorite dining experience.
I always love the laid back, unpretentious vibe at these dinner parties. It feels like a dinner party at a friend’s house, but with better food you might find at one of the finest restaurants in the city.
This Wolvesmouth dinner party is definitely a destination dining experience.
Highly recommended if you love seafood, meeting new people, and if you have an open mind and willing to eat anything they serve you.
UPDATE: I am disappointed that both my email and my friend’s separate emails have not received any sort of response for our private birthday dinner request. Just a heads up if you’re planning on emailing a private dinner request, you might not hear back.

Atmosphere: Laid back, relaxed & warm. Everyone’s pretty casual and are there to enjoy each other’s company and eat some great food. It’s an intimate dinner party of strangers.
Service: These talented group of guys are clearly highly skilled at what they do. They’re also hip, cool, and friendly, encouraging us to walk over and observe them while they prep, cook, and plate. They swiftly remove your dish the second you finish eating, and explain in detail each course’s ingredients.
Food: Each of the 6 courses was artfully prepared and plated. There’s no condiments like salt or pepper or hot sauce on the table because the flavors are so meticulously thought out and coordinated that the dishes are perfect as is! And I’m usually someone who always has to add seasoning! The portions can look small, but you will definitely get full.
Overall experience: AMAZING. A must-​try dining experience! If it weren’t $ 95 pp I’d easily go back each week!

Wow, this was an incredible experience. Tickets were hard to acquire, but well worth the effort. You really want to go on the site and purchase them within minutes they go on sale, otherwise they sell out fast, and for good reason. You go to a house in the silver lake area and wait outside with the rest of the attendees until doors open a few minutes before the event starts. You go into the house and you are in a large room with a magnificent kitchen and a large table with free for all seating. You bring your own alcohol. You have a chance in the beginning to meet the other guests, and talk with the chefs. You take your seats and the show begins right away. I think it was 6 courses. Each course was exceptional. My friend who I brought and myself enjoyed everything very much. Each dish was very creative, tasty, and had lots of variety of ingredients which were very quality. The chefs were all very friendly and coordinated the evening perfectly. I will definitely try to get tickets again.

We finally gave this a go last Wednesday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The dinner was held where the Wolvesmouth dinners are held (Silverlake-​ish).
We were let in around 7pm and started the first course at 7:30. Six courses of amazingness that took only an hour to finish.
All of the guys were so nice, friendly and really passionate about their craft. No pretentiousness at all, just good food in such a genial setting. I live attending these types of dinners as you never really know who you will meet.
Looking forward to the next one!

A lot of artists are full of crap. Thorton is a true artist in every sense of the word, and his food is a testament to that. In a city full of so-​called artists scrambling over one another to get to the top, it’s incredibly refreshing to experience someone creating for the sake of creating, to see an idea through simply because of a passion and urgency see what it could become. At Sharksteeth, that art happens to be on the plate. And it happens to be incredibly surprising and delicious. You get the feeling that you are part of something fleeting and meticulous and beautiful, like watching a Tibetan sand mandala expand into a symphony and then vanish.

Amazing food (if you want to taste it, GO!). Part of the thrill of Sharksteeth is the mystery. If you enjoy fresh, fabulous, seafood nouveau cuisine served by wonderfully knowledgeable and experimental chefs in an unpretentious, lovely ambiance, then you should definitely grab a ticket. If you don’t like surprises, don’t go… And you’ll miss out on a fantastic evening! BYOB! One of my favorite meals in LA ever.

Nik Nak patty wack. Guess who got an invite to SharksTeeth, jack? This week’s popup is in Silver Lake/​East Hollywood in an unassuming house on the street. It’s in a not so great neighborhood but once you enter your presumptions quickly change. The home has a large 20 seat dining table and the other half is the kitchen. Once you enter, you see a kitchen crew of 7 hipsters with beards cause fanny packs and mustaches are so mid 2000s.
Chef Craig Thornton is in a Joy Division T-​shirt making his rounds as the dishes are being served and explaining his creations. I’ve dined at some of the best restaurants in the world and I say that without the intention of sounding pretentious. If you think it sounds pretentious, I don’t really give a sh*t cause I’m a nice guy like that.
Now, this isn’t a Michelin or World’s 50 Best experience where it’s all about you and your dining partner. It’s more of a community experience where you talk to the person next or in front of you cause you’re sitting at a communal table. It’s a more laid back, fun and talk to people type of deal versus looking at your phone or go off and be passive aggressive on social media type of deal.
The Sharks Teeth’s dining experience makes you talk to people and get everyone’s view point on the dishes. Our end of the table had a good time discussing our favorite restaurants and we all had different view points on food. There was an older couple two seats down from me who have traveled the world and dined at some of the best restaurants. They looked like old money. There was someone across from me who was from Orange County and thought Playground 2.0 was the best restaurant. I know. I chuckled in my head too. There were two women from West LA who could not stop talking about how they loved Japanese food. It made me wonder if they thought me and my buddy were Japanese.
Anyway, it’s a 6 course dining experience with every dish having very familiar and comforting flavors. There wasn’t any Japanese Kobe beef, A5 Japanese Wagyu, Foie Gras or any of your typical high end ingredients. The menu’s theme was focus around seafood and my two favorite courses are as follows:
1) Lobster — Squid ink, mascarpone, raviolo, ribeye bolognese, lobster beck, gremolata, haricot vert and herb oil. There was layers to this dish. The first layer was the raviolo topped with the squid ink and haricot vert (i.e., green beans) then the mascarpone then the ground ribeye. It’s pretty much a fancy grandma’s lasagna where she stuffs a few healthy stuff in there so you could eat. To summarize this dish, it was layered like lasagna but tasted like a ravioli.
2) Corn + Crab — This dish contained zucchini, country bread, basil ricotta, apricot, and scallion oil. The crab was wrapped in the zucchini topped with country bread and ricotta then laid in a corn purée sort of soup. It had a lot going on with it. The crab resembled a tuna salad and went pretty well with the corn purée. It was a very comforting dish where you could eat everyday.
Here’s the thing. I’ve heard mixed reviews so I didn’t come in with high hopes or expectations. As I always do, I always forget about the price tag and try to enjoy my experience. A lot of people come to something like this and expect God to cure world hunger cause they drop a few hundred dollars.
With that attitude, you can take your pretentious ass to my place where I could give you a little reality check. I’ll do it in the most condescending way but with a smile. What can I say? I’m a nice guy. The thing is Sharks Teeth’s food is definitely not on the same level as Per Se, Narisawa, EMP, Saison or any of the top regarded restaurants. However, it’s not supposed to be and it doesn’t come with the same price tag. It’s supposed to be a fun experience.
I personally thought there was too much going on with every dish like how there was too much going on with the CNN’s GOP debate last night. Like the GOP debate, the dishes were very entertaining and fun to experience. However, it would have been fun to see each dish focus on certain topics.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Sharks Teeth if you’re looking for some comforting flavors and an overall fun experience where you actually have to talk to people instead of being on your phone. The whole crew were very nice and down to earth. They seemed like a group of normal dudes you find at the bar on a Friday looking to sleep with your girlfriend.