Son of a Gun

Shrimp toast sandwich with herbs and sriracha mayonnaise  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Brandade with soft egg, grainy mustard and arugula  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Alligator schinitzel with hearts of palms  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Fried chicken sandwich with spicy B&B pickle slaw and rooster aioli from Son of a Gun.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Flourless chocolate cake, banana, peanuts and coconut ice cream  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Much of the decor in Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s Son of a Gun is stuff Dotolo found in his grandfather’s garage.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The maritime theme gives the place a beach-shack feel, though it’s several miles inland.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Customers are seen toasting through a bay window.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

There may be a wait outside the door.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)