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8 Oz. Burger Bar - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants Burgers Burgers [Edit]
7661 Melrose AveLos Angeles, CA 90046
Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
(323) 852-0008
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Classy, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
707 reviews for 8 Oz. Burger Bar
Review Highlights
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"Short rib grilled cheese great too." In 68 reviews -
"Estancia Grass Fed Beef A." In 19 reviews -
"It came with arugula and red onion marmalade." In 25 reviews
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Review from Jeff H.
Los Angeles, CA
10/25/2011
Second best burger I've ever had in LA. My friend lives in the area and he told me we had to go to this place. Their prices are higher than average but certainty not the most I've ever paid for a burger, not even close.
When we went it was not busy at all, and their bar (saddled between the two halves of the restaurant) has some nice digs. Looks like a great place to hang out and get some good food.
We went for dinner but this place screams lunch with the co-workers. -
Review from Erika M.
Updated - 3/16/2012
Closed?! Whuuut??? Damn you 8 oz, damn you!
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12/13/2010
Had the Melrose (6 oz. house blend, wild baby arugula, garlic roasted tomatoes, red onion marmalade)… Read more »
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Review from Steph C.
Updated - 3/30/2011
This update has been sitting in my drafts because after I tried the Melrose burger on my last trip, I decided I'd be back again and again. Apparently, it will not be so - I just read that the temporary 8 Oz. shutter may be more than temporary. Somebody, please contradict this report.
Because I need that Melrose burger again. I loved the 8 Oz. but the Melrose burger, with its crisp arugula, juicy garlic roasted tomato, and sweet bite of red onion marmalade, just about blew me away. The six ounce patty was meaty and satisfying, and I didn't miss the other two ounces. I added some gruyere, and it melted right into the burger.
As we sat before seven, I also made it a combo, with a drink and fries for $12. I had Matt B. order the truffled potato skins and we traded, and I had a pretty perfect meal. These potato skins were fantastically crispy with a nice amount of potato fluff and a generous seasoning of salt, pepper, and musty truffle. I've seen burger joints get fancy with potatoes and fry alternatives before, but these were abnormally delicious.
I hope 8 Oz. reopens, because both of my meals were wonderful. It saddens me that my first Melrose burger could also be my last, and I must at least know the recipe for those potato skins. I know there are a lot of good burger joints in L.A., but 8 Oz. was one of the best, and if it really is gone, it will be missed.Listed in: Meat, Cheese, Bun, Groupon Living
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8/24/2010
My burger fiend boyfriend loves 8 Oz., so when we had friends visit from out of town, we headed… Read more »
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Review from Llorona N.
Los Angeles, CA
8/27/2011
Goddamnit. I really liked this place. Some nights could be hit-or-miss (thus the 3 stars instead of 4 or 5), but the good nights were uh-mazing.
Someone message me with a great burger/bar recommendation in LA. I'm from the friggin Midwest, and I need me some brew and meat or I'll shrivel up and die. -
Review from Cat B.
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Besides the bun being stale/dry/dusty, and the truffled "potato skins" being extremely bland, there was some kind of vomit in my soda.
No kidding.
About half way through drinking my Coke, I noticed some white, gunky crap with (what appeared to be) pepper, (or poppy seeds?) all over the INSIDE of my glass, and floating in my drink.
...What?
I was only, maybe close to 1/2 finished with my burger too.. which was sad. Because after the vomit-soda, there was no way I was putting another bite from this place in my mouth.
The ONLY reason this place is even getting a 1 (and a bother at reviewing it at all) is because of our waitress. She was really nice, and handled the situation lovely.
I wouldn't recommend going here at all. If they cant even keep their glasses clean, who knows what other health issues are lurking in their kitchen. -
Review from Adam B.
2/19/2011
Oh, Govind Armstrong! You seem to have the best intentions but in the end you fail miserably at your attempts. I really wanted to like this place even though it's spread itself thin going from here to Miami to.....Shreveport/Bossier City? Yep, there's an 8 oz. there at one of the casinos. Yep. Shreveport. Surprisingly, there's no cajun burger.
I came in one night and this bald guy checking out his iPhone stops me at the front and asks if I want a table. Wait? This is the Matire'D? There's no way you'd actually have a clue he's running the front of house. Actually, this being essentially a bar with a bunch of tables, there really is no front of house. He came across as a bit of a rude punk and being on Melrose, I guess you could expect that. But still.....
I ordered the Estancia grass-fed burger after reading a number of recommendations on Yelp. Result? Remember the Wendy's 'Where's the Beef' ad in the mid 80's with the small, thin burger with the huge bun? That's pretty much what this was. Thin burger (seriously.....8 oz? More like 2 or 3) with a big, hard bun. Not even a fresh, soft brioche or ciabatta bun. Extremely disappointing. I basically got a Burger King burger with a harder, bigger bun. Only a lot more expensive.
There are saving graces. The sides are really good. The Fried Pickles are very addictive and the Onion Rings are pretty crunchy with a good, sweet onion taste. The beer selection is pretty good and if you're on the fence about a brew, they will let you sample one.
However, this isn't 8oz. Fried Pickle Bar.
This is a place that emphasizes burgers and if that's the case, it should be the star and not the sides. In that case, this is an epic fail as I could find a better burger at Fuddrucker's or even Irv's Burgers a mile or so west on Santa Monica Blvd. That's thin too but it's got a better bun and costs a helluva lot less. I'll bring my own beer. -
Review from Martin V.
Long Beach, CA
2/22/2011
I would come back here for the sides. Yes the side dishes are the best this place has to offer (sadly?, i guess not, whatever makes you come back right)
I got their Chorizo mac and their onion rings, those two plates at 4 bucks each are worth the visit. The mac&cheese was creamy and warm with some spanish chorizo taste, it was good. Their onion rings were good even though i only had a taste of ONE since my bf didn't care to share..but eh, it was enough to say it's good stuff : crispy, doesn't -fall apart-after-dipped-in-ketchup good..
Now, the burger, mine was good, the patty was juicy and the bun, yes the bun was just how i like it, round and..wait, i mean, you know when you order a burger and you feel like you ordered 1/2 lb of bread with ketchup and mayo?.. ya, this wasn't it, it was light, fluffy and fresh, enough bread to hold the burger patty but also light enough to let you taste all the stuff that comes in it..
it was good, i would come back for sure, parking isn't bad, i didn't have to wait at all on a Saturday during lunch hour..and the day was perfect, breezy, little rain, Melrose vibe...
maybe i should start a list of places good for a date.. -
Review from Melissa N.
Rosemead, CA
3/21/2011 1 photo
8oz is off Melrose kind of by all the small boutiques. It appears small on the outside, but once you walk in, its a lot bigger. Interior is dark, and simple but it is a burger/bar so it fits.
Food:
The 8oz(house blend, iceberg, pickle, tomato, white onion, 8oz special sauce): thick patty and juicy, bf really liked this. It looked like too much for me.
Melrose(6oz house blend, arugula, garlic roasted tomatos, red onion marmalade): Loved this! I love arugula on my burgers and the red onion marmalade was so good. We also ordered 5 sauces for $3 to try with our fries and burgers. We tried spicy mayo, 8oz hot sauce, roasted garlic aioli, green peppercorn aioli and purple mustard. The hot sauce, garlic aioli and spicy mayo were good, green peppercorn was okay, purple mustard...kind of funky.
Garlic Potato Wedges: It was a special for that day so we tried it. It was okay, lots of garlic but not even amounts, the wedges were really thick pieces.
You can also build your own burger but they charge an extra $1 for cheese, and $2/topping or 3/$5. We got there to late to order the combos, but they serve the 8oz and Melrose with a side and drink/draft for $12/$15! A much better deal than us paying individually for everything, so if you get there before 7pm, you should probably try this!Listed in: Who Doesn't Love a Good…
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Review from Jax B.
Los Angeles, CA
1/12/2012
They had great burgers and I'll miss eating them. But l'm not surprised they closed. The service was always horrible and full of attitude. But they did make a great burger.
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Review from Jessica C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2011
Honestly...
meh.
I had heard a lot about this place. Commonly referred to as the best burger in LA...
I came here with my boyfriend one day and made it for happy hour. Happy hour was probably both the highlight and downfall of my visit. I got a few too many of the blackberry collins. They were delicious and affordable at $4. Too affordable, apparently. For happy hour, I give this place 4 stars. But then again, if you do come for happy hour... be wary. It's perhaps almost too happy...
However, the bulk of my review belongs to these supposedly famous burgers, which... I don't get it.
I personally got the veggie which... was a major disappointment. I cut it in half and didn't even eat all of it... and this is not testament to how hungry I was. And, considering my participation of the blackberry collins, one might have expected that I should devour any food put in front of me. Instead, I just couldn't bother to eat any more of this dull tasting burger. Perhaps this is my mistake for ordering the veggie burger? However, it shouldn't be a challenge for any restaurant to provide good veggie patties. Those frozen gardenburger patties you get at the supermarket or any respecting applebee's was better than the veggie patty here. And this is supposed to be high-end food, right?
And to be fair, I tried a bite of my boyfriend's burger -- a real meat patty, and I wasn't too impressed with that either. I've really enjoyed umami burger and O! Burger as far as high-quality beef burgers go, and so I guess it might come down to the fact that I don't agree with the style of this place? the seasoning? I'm not sure what it was exactly, but the food wasn't adding up to my expectations.
Somewhat ironically, I think if you come to 8oz. Burger Bar you might want to stick to the non-burgers... the other dishes looked good. Who knows. -
Review from Christian S.
Los Angeles, CA
6/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good burgers, good cocktails, good appetizers.
I went here with a small group not long ago and had a wonderful time. We ordered a bunch of appetizers including, onion rings, fried pickles and truffle potato skins with 6 dipping sauces. That alone was satisfying enough to be our meal, but we forged on and ordered our burgers.
The burgers were great.
My only disappointment was they were out of the needed ingredients for my fav cocktail their spicy bloody mary. It's quite good! -
Review from adrian robert h.
Beverly Hills, CA
1/17/2011 1 photo
70%
Solid, if hit & miss burger joint.
I've visited 8oz a few times over the years.
I've tried their Estancia Burger, 8oz Burger, Fried Fish Burger, Chicken Pot Pie Croquettes, and their Apple Pie Milk Shakes.
The main reason I come back is for their 'Estancia' grass-fed beef burger.
Grass-fed beef just does it for me flavor wise, it has a more gamy hint to it.
The meat quality here, I find preferable to their regular patties.
Throw in some escarole and roasted mushrooms,
and it's pretty solid and distinct burger, regardless of how much you like it.
I also love the fact that the burger is cooked perfectly rare every time I request.
This is the main reason why I return a few times a year.
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Their other burgers aren't bad,
they just don't stand out in city that's so competitive with the dish.
The regular patties suggest a blend of tri-tip, short-rib, and other stuff, but honestly I fail to notice any difference because of it.
It's a decent burger, just nothing outstanding.
The patty is a bit thin and certainly does NOT look like what 8oz advertises in their website.
I'd suggest opting for the Estancia instead.
Their fried fish burger (canola oil is used here) isn't bad.
The fish is enjoyable enough and not too overcooked.
Maybe a tad bit too much too much batter.
It won't blow you away, but I don't think it's going to bother you either.
I just think of it as a more upscale version of McD's Fillet O Fish.
The Chicken Pot Pie croquettes sound interesting in theme, but are quite a disappointing dish.
It's fairly bland, heavy, a bit greasy, and just not memorable.
I suggest avoiding this.
Apple Pie Shakes aren't bad at all.
They do a great job of re-interpreting a classic dish here.
Basically all the flavors of an apple pie are there, the cinnamon, apple, clove etc.
They even throw some cinnamon crumbs on top to give the shake some complexity to texture, lol.
I'm really impressed by this.
Beer list is decent, as they have maybe 6-10 respectable brews on draft, with more of a selection bottled.
Pricing is reasonable.
You figure the average burger is $8-$12-ish, but the burgers are typically 6-8oz.
It compares to be around the same as most burger joints.
You can get better deals with the happy hour menu.
Ambiance here is pretty generic gastro-pub, nothing to write home about.
I noticed they play a lot of teeny-bopper music (katy perry, lady gaga, etc), that I didn't particularly care for, but my dining companion found irresistible.
Service is about average.
I always get my burger within 15 mins of ordering.
I'd like to return to check out more dishes, but I'm happy just to get their Estancia burger. -
Review from lindsay b.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 11/28/2010
thank god you got back to your great standards. For a while there the food tasted frozen. Took my mom hoping for the best since the last two times had been bad.
The turkey burger is pretty damn good, and of course I got the Melrose.. its the only burger in my eyes :)
Thank you burger bar!3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/21/2010
Im sorry but that melrose burger has pretty much ruined all other burgers for me. No other burger I… Read more »
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Review from Annie Y.
Los Angeles, CA
12/10/2010
Came here before a USC game. I love the decor -- it's classy, but fun at the same time. I had a LivingSocial deal for $20, and they took it willingly.
My friend and I shared the truffle potato skins, which were good, but not mindblowing. I'm starting to realise that unlike the rest of the world, I'm not a fan of truffle. I ordered the Melrose Burger and a side of chorizo mac & cheese. The first few bites of the mac & cheese were great, but then the chorizo flavour got overwhelming and I couldn't finish the dish. The burger was just all right. I think I liked the combination of everything (I can't remember, to be honest, which probably isn't a good thing), but it wasn't the best burger I've ever had. I didn't have the issue others had with the bun, though -- it was soft and lightly toasted on the outside, just the way I like it.
Got one of their milkshakes before I left (I don't remember which one it was -- it had peanut butter, brownie, and banana in it), and like the mac & cheese, the first few sips were amazing, but eventually my taste buds got overwhelmed and I had to put it down.Listed in: Fooding Around LA: Burgers
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Review from Carol L.
Updated - 11/19/2010
Ok, it's been a year and I had the same burger - THE 8 OZ. This time, I loved it! It was so flavorful and juicy! The GRILLED MARINATED ARTICHOKES were still kick-ass too. I also added a bowl of their soup of the month, a YELLOW SPLIT PEA with house cured bacon and sweet peas. Really good and hearty!
I came on a Friday night and the place was packed, with people waiting outside. I made the mistake of assuming it would be as empty as it was the last time I came. I put my name in and was expecting a long wait, but fortunately the hostess told me that I could snag a seat at the bar, first-come, first-serve. I hovered and 10 minutes later that's exactly what I did!
Even on a Friday night, I found residential parking nearby...Listed in: Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential…
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10/27/2009
A good burger, but not the best I've had in LA. That honor still belongs to Father's Office.
I had… Read more »
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Review from Lucy Y.
Los Angeles, CA
After a long, cold and rainy day, Steven L and I had more energy to get a burger than to imagine having to cook. So, we used a Living Social deal that I had gotten - $10 for a $20 credit at 8 Oz Burger Bar!
Before we ordered, I asked our server if they had any fried cheese curds, as the last time I was here they were not in season yet. My heart broke when she told us that this dish is now OFF THE MENU : ( because they kept selling out! I don't really understand that logic, and regardless of the reason, my heart was broken anyway.
After I picked my heart up off the floor, we ordered and the food came out fast! Everything was as great as the first time I was here:
Split: Short rib grilled cheese ($8) - perfectly panini-pressed grilled thin-sliced sourdough bread with a generous amount of tender short ribs, onion marmalade, and melty cheese. I still think this sammich is better than both the ones on the Grilled Cheese Truck, and at Lemonade!
Me: Melrose burger ($8) - the oven roasted tomatoes make this burger - and I loved it this time as much as the last time! They cooked it perfectly medium rare, I didn't add cheese, and I added the 8 Oz Special Sauce and thinly sliced onions and pickles (standard, no $ extra condiments) to the onion marmalade and arugula that came on it - and it was DELICIOUS! The last time I added egg and bacon, but honestly it doesn't even need it.
Steven: Estancia Grass Fed Burger, add Gruyere ($9+$1) - this big burger had a huge pile of sauteed mushrooms on it, and was juicy and messy and yummy!
Truffled potato skins ($4) - I think I expected them all to be crispier - some of them were, or parts of them were, when other parts were soft because they had more potato on the skin. These were yummy dipped in the 8 Oz Special Sauce, and with the salty cheese/herb/truffle oil mixture on top. Note to self: next time, ask for these extra crispy!
Chorizo Mac & Cheese ($4) - I'm not a big chorizo fan, so the bold taste of chorizo in this cheesy mac didn't impress me. I'd pass on it next time.
Sodas ($3 ea)
Since our hot truck tipster Ciara G had told us that the Lake Street Creamery truck was around the corner, we passed on the not-so-interesting looking few dessert choices on the menu. I remember the last time we were here, we planned a Sweet Lady Jane stop!
I'll definitely be back here for another Melrose Burger, and insist on asking about the fried cheese curds every time.......just in case : PListed in: Sammiches I love!, Burgers, baby!, If Alcohol Was My Friend..., Frysmith, school thyself!!
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4/17/2010
Ciara G. had the burger itch, so bf and I happily went along. After mulling over a short list… Read more »
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Review from Egan Y.
2/2/2011
For a place that has "burger bar" in its name, their burgers are just good, but not great.
I had a regular 8oz. burger and the grass fed burger.
The 8oz. was decent but I've had a juicier burger at Chili Addiction.
I was expecting a lot more flavor from the grass-fed patty; perhaps a more robust beefier taste but I didn't notice anything different than the 8oz. I liked the mushroom topping though.
I wouldn't have tried this place if not for a livingsocial coupon, and I probably won't come back. -
Review from Michelle P.
Los Angeles, CA
11/21/2011
Before The Counter took over... Great spot. Delicious burger, great shakes and beer selection.
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Review from Kazu O.
Updated - 12/1/2010
Once again it took 45 minutes to prepare 2 burgers and a grill cheese sandwich. I understand its probably made as its ordered but wow... 45 minutes...
The burger with side and draft beer for 16 bucks is a good deal IMO.
and their grilled cheese burger is pretty awesome.
Come if you're not in a rush.
Also the burgers are juicy so dont put your burger on top of the juices dripping on your plate... otherwise you end up with a soggy bun thats falling apart.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/3/2009
they make a solid burger...
however i did have to wait close to 45 minutes for it... there were only… Read more »
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Review from Alison D.
Los Angeles, CA
2/12/2011
Alright all I have to say is KOBE BEEF CORNDOGS!
And this friends is why the 8 oz Burger Bar is IT! -
Review from Jeanette L.
New York, NY
1/14/2011
Been here a few times and have to say, it's pretty good! This last time, we used my Living Social deal and that made it that much sweeter. :)
Review in bullet points for easy digestion :)
-Our waiter was awesome, super nice
-Got our burgers wrapped in lettuce (cause we crazy like that!) and it was pretty delicious and crisp
-Melrose burger...good. pretty good...nothing to rave about.
-We also shared the "new years resolution" burger (i think that's what it's called) special they have right now and OMG SO GOOD. IF YOU ARE THERE AND THE SPECIAL IS STILL ON, TRY IT! we both loveeeed this one
-grilled artichoke appetize - standard. tasty goodness.
Overall, I'm a fan. Tasty burgers and great atmosphere. -
Review from Liz L.
Los Angeles, CA
3/14/2011
I was teetering between 2 and 3 stars, but decided to go with the extra one because my boyfriend likes this place, and he actually eats burgers. So I guess this review should be prefaced with that admission: this is only a review of the veggie burgers (and tuna melt).
I just can't get behind it - particularly because my stomach HATES it. It's one of those places where I want to like the food, and I usually do the first go-round... but upon further examination (by my mouth and belly) I decide that ... eh... I've had better.
Since there are far, far better burger places out there, I'd recommend saving your $$ for someplace like The Counter or Stout. -
Review from Renee Z.
Los Angeles, CA
Their burgers are delicious--cooked medium rare (unless specified differently). I just get the regular... I wasn't a big fan of their burger with the arugula...
The fries are okay... nothing special and last time I went here, half of my fries were burnt and too hard to eat.
They have a bar with this place, so that's pretty convenient. The is contemporary with a modern, Western theme... I would come back to this place but I wouldn't crave for it. -
Review from Jenn C.
9/7/2010
My hunt for the best burger continues...
- Typical L.A. hunt for street parking
- Service is OK
- Usual prices for gourmet burgers - $8+ with no sides
- GOOD burgers...but not the best
- Try the 8oz & Melrose burgers
- Worth a visit - lively & casual atmosphere, good food, & drinks all in one placeListed in: This Ain't No Micky D's
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Review from marlon e.
Chino, CA
9/19/2010
16oz = 1lb
16oz =8oz X 2
8oz X 2 = 1lb
8oz = 1/2 lb
Slider Pairing
3 sliders and 3 beers
$20 Coupon
30 dollar bill
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Review from C L.
Valencia, CA
9/19/2010
I really had high hopes for Govind Armstrong's Burger Bar, and sadly the place did not totally live up to my expectations.
I was so preoccupied with the appetizers and cocktail menu that I didn't take advantage of all the burger accouterments. The waiter never really explained the menu either. For a burger place that's got a million sides, apps, sauces, and gourmet extras, an overview of the menu is in order. Instead I was rushed into ordering the 6 oz Melrose burger.
We also started with the Kobe corn dogs which were, well mini corn dogs. Nothing to really flip out about. The purple sauce that came with them was cool to look at but beyond that not very memorable.
My burger was cooked well and the roasted baby broccoli I had on the side was tasty. My husband scored a deal with the $15.00 combo. With that you get an 8 oz burger a side and a draft. The side of mac n cheese had a slight smoky hint of paprika but overall was surprisingly lacking in flavor and texture. Definitely not the "someone put their foot in it" Mac in Cheese. I wish we had tried the fried pickles or fried green tomatoes because they sounded good.
No room for dessert despite the fact that their peanut butter chocolate shake was begging for me to try it.
The bill was pretty outrageous considering it was just lunch. I got my fix, but I'm not dreaming about a return visit. -
Review from Mary S.
North Hollywood, CA
5/17/2011
If you want a really great burger then this is the place to come. 8oz. uses the best beef I've ever had in a hamburger. Their ingredients are fresh flavorful.
Unfortunately, they're closed at the moment for renovation but hopefully they will reopen soon. The only downside to this place was that it was quite dark inside. But maybe that will be changed in the renovation. -
Review from Michelle T.
Torrance, CA
8/21/2010 7 photos
My friend has been transitioning his diet and grass fed meat is on the agenda. So when i found a grass fed burger on the menu AND a deal on Livingsocial, i knew the perfect place to take him!
Checking up on my yelp buddies reviews, i took up their recommendations to get the short rib grilled cheese sandwich and the truffled potato skins! All Great recs as we enjoyed them. I had hoped the sandwich would have that extra umph,not sure what was missing- but i was craving something a bit more. The Estanchia grass fed burger was pretty tasty tho- my fave thing we ordered. It was a little bit too smoky for my taste,(tasted like liquid smoke-?) but the meat was cooked perfectly med rare, juicy and the bun was yummy as well. I would like to come back to try other signature burgers and maybe make my own burger with fried egg and bacon of course.
Super cool waiters!Listed in: Between BREAD, Coupons make me happy.
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Review from Alison D.
Sherman Oaks, CA
3/28/2011
I was hooked the minute I knew that this places sources organic/sustainable meats and veggies...the burgers are scrumptious and the sides are pretty delicioso. I usually get the Estancia with a side of brussel sprouts and share some of the AMAZING mac n cheese.
They have a decent selection of beer and wine, and also make some interesting cocktails -- I recently tried the Moscow Mule and I would def order again.
If you save room, the shakes are outstanding -- I tried the PBJ and it was pretty heavenly. -
Review from ruby w.
Los Angeles, CA
12/27/2010 2 photos
I like appreciate the fact that they burgers are fully customizable with add-ons and such, but that just adds onto the bill. The basic burgers are not cheap to begin with so if they adjust the price point for the add-ons, it would be awesome.
We enjoyed the 8 oz burger and the Grass Fed Burger with the special sauce on the side. Good move on our part, because the sauce would have only made the bun get soggy even faster. The bottom parts of both our burgers were already soggy from the fillings and the patty when it arrived.
Runny yolk fried egg makes everything taste better, especially topped inside a burger. Love the egg, not the $2 extra charge on top of an already overpriced burger.
Fillings that came with each burgers were skimpy. The patties were good and cooked medium -- the way we like it. The bun could use an upgrade. 8 oz Burger Bar is decent, nothing to write home about. -
Review from Aubrey S.
Los Angeles, CA
2/28/2011
I'm really thinking closer to a 3.5.
I'm down for any 'gourmet-ish' burger place, and after a long and not-so-fruitful day of shopping on Melrose (how many stores full of polyester hooker clothes can they fit on this street???), a burger sounded damn good.
I got the Melrose on my first visit, and I wasn't terribly impressed with the red onion marmalade. On my second visit, I got the 8oz with horseradish dijonnaise. The sauces make the burger for me, and this sauce was super bland. I also tried my friend's roasted garlic aioli, and I was equally unimpressed.
The quality of the burger is decent; not the best, but nothing to scoff at either. The bun is enormous. My friend had to take the top piece off for fear of carb overload.
The sides were meh, too. The potato skins were SUPER overseasoned, almost to the point of being inedible. The onion rings were OK.
All in all, I will be back, because it's a burger and at least they let you customize. But this place does not hold a candle to places like Stout and Umami. -
Review from Christina L.
Venice, CA
9/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
My husband and I both wanted a burger for dinner. So I pulled out my phone and there is was...my 8oz. Burger Bar Groupon.
We ordered the...
1) Melrose- house blend, wild baby arugula, garlic roasted tomatoes and red onion marmalade (the red onion marmalade made this burger...it brought out the natural flavors of the actual burger)
2) Estancia Grass Fed Beef- heirloom tomato ketchup, garlic aioli, sliced tomato, onion, pickle, charred escarole and roasted mushrooms (this was a unique burger that hit the spot. I LOVED the charred escarole...which I am only use to having at Asian restaurants...the burger burst with flavors but all came together to make it a unique experience)
3) Chorizo Mac&Cheese (wasn't bad...if you like v\Velveta mac & cheese, you will like this...the chorizo wasn't overwhelming...it actually tasted like bits of bacon.)
4) Roasted corn (was light and refreshing)
FYI: The menu on their website is a little different from what they actually offer at the restaurant (the sides are different)
Overall, I was disappointed with the bun...I thought they purchased it from the 99 Cents store, but the flavors gets them 3 stars and the service gets them another star. -
Review from Kristy C.
Studio City, CA
Updated - 9/18/2010
Very flippin dissapointed last night.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: if I'm spending more than average in your establishment, act like it!
our boring ass plate of burgers took more than 45 minutes last night and they still got it wrong. Asked for the lettuce that they forgot and instead of taking the burger back the waitress brought me a plate with one lettuce leaf on it. I looked at her like, "oh no you didn't. tell me you didn't just do that" I mean it, I actually gave her a second to think about it and then game on. I said, "please bring me more lettuce than that." She came back with 2 leaves. wowsers.
Not happy manager guy! I know who you are, you know who we are. We are in their almost every Friday and it was not as packed last night as it usually is. I think the servers need to bring out there own food so that we don't have to wait another 15 minutes for the serer to come back and make sure there are no problems.
Also your buns suck. Suck hard. This is a gourmet burger joint. Get different burger buns.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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5/24/2010
Back for Friday night part deux (or every friday night)
it was packed but we sat at the bar and… Read more »
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Review from Ming-Jou C.
Torrance, CA
9/14/2010
Had a Groupon for $20 worth of food at 8 Oz. Burger Bar. Glad we didn't spend full price on this place because it would not have been worth it. GB and I had a late lunch on a Sunday, and the place was full, but not packed. Just park in the neighborhood and be aware of the signs to avoid having to pay for street parking. For what you'll be spending on food at this place, you'll need every quarter you can save.
We were greeted by a friendly hostess, who took us to a table where you couldn't see either of the two plasmas (first day of football season), so I asked to be reseated and she happily obliged. Our waiter came by and asked for our order, but we had to have him come back a few minutes later.
We decided upon the Melrose for me, 6 oz house blend of meat (whatever that means), arugula, garlic roasted tomatoes and red onion marmalade. I asked for the latter on the side, because I'm a burger purist, but did want to try it. I made it into a combo (available before 7 pm) with fries and a soda for $12 total. GB got the lamburger, which was like $11. Since we only had an order of fries between us, we ordered a side of onion rings too.
The rings were a big FAIL. They were super greasy and for $4, you'd think they'd be decent, but these were like Denny's quality, or maybe even worse. Eck.
The burgers were good, but 6 oz. of meat is nothing. It was the neatest burger I've ever seen though, with all the arugula and tomatoes neatly tucked under the perfectly formed bun. The bun was nothing to write home about. It was like a school cafeteria burger bun. I cut it in half, swapped for half of GB's burger, and wolfed both down in 2 minutes. And was still hungry. I liked my burger better, but the lamb was pretty good. It came with some spicy sauce which I didn't try. The fries were just fries, but was a good filler.
Service could've used some improvement though. We had to ask for my Coke to be brought in the first place, he never brought me a lemon, which we had asked for, even after he told me they were cutting them at the bar. The manager was standing right in front of our table next to the bar, and my drink cup was empty two times and two times she never noticed it. In fact, I never got any refills unless I asked for them and even then, they never filled it all the way to the top. Who needs room for cream with their Coke?? Fill 'er up, especially if you're not coming back to refill my drink!
Anyway, we'll probably go back just to use our other Groupon, but now I know to just stick to the burger and forgo the sides. Maybe I'll try the truffled potato skins from all the reviews here, but I know I'm not getting fries or especially the onion rings. It's a casual place, and they're pretty big, taking up two spaces, with a bar, some booths and some moveable tables to accommodate different-sized groups. Good thing there was a game on to distract us from the bad service. And good thing we didn't pay full price. -
Review from Smitcha B.
Los Angeles, CA
9/14/2010
Groupon/LivingSocial is a great way to expose you to restaurants that you might not know about yet or perhaps open your eyes to the places you always walk by but are never convinced enough to walk in. We decided to try 8 Oz Burger Bar because of this.
We had their special burger for that night which I believe the name was Seoul something or along those lines. Yes, it was a kimchi style burger. A little bit different but it wasn't nasty. It wasn't a winner though. The champion was the grass fed burger. This baby dissolves in your mouth like cake. I'm no burger connoisseur but this was a tasty treat! Checkaracho! - translation - "Check it out yo!" (Japanese fobber)
If you order the truffled potato skin which was just "aiight,", ask for ketchup and garlic aioli dip. Dip the potato into both sauces (I know you're shaking your head Gooch) and it will be the savior of the dish.
Our waitreess was pretty cool, laid back, and attentive.
Their mixed drinks were pretty stiff.
The entire tab would've been pricey but it is what it is when you're at a trendy burger spot on Melrose. -
Review from Kathy S.
West Hollywood, CA
12/14/2010
I have been here a handful of times and always leave happy! Burgers are really good..I always order mine med well because they do cook them on the rare side.
Beer prices are average. Service is okay....could be better.
Prices are a bit high due to the fact that the burger comes without fries.
But burgers are so good its worth it!
Bleu cheese is my favorite one...and a good variety of different cheeses to choose from. -
Review from allyson e.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2012
closed?? but why?? :(
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Review from Anna K.
11/10/2010
A very hipster burger establishment, the decor and staff match the ambience very well. The menu is limited but they are willing to accommodate any substitutions we had.
Consumed:
The 8oz
Melrose
Estancia grass fed beef
Fries
Stout battered onion rings
Mac and cheese
Normally, I would write more about the food but this place didn't particularly excite anything in me. The burgers were good but nothing memorable. A shame since I have another livingsocial deal for this place. Maybe I'll try the pulled pork next. -
Review from Marita Q.
Newport Beach, CA
2/26/2011
I was so excited about the amazing burgers I had heard about. I yelled out an "ef YEAH!" when I heard we were headed to an amazing burger joint. Sadly, what would entice me to come back would be the broccolini and the Moscow Mule cocktail. I'm in agreement with others who found the burgers so-so. I had a bite of the short rib grilled cheese and think I would opt for that next time. As for the burger, the bun was nice an light, but the beef didn't have much flavor. I left a bit disappointed.
Word to the wise, if you opt to dress your own meat, you could end up with a $30 burger. -
Review from Amanda S.
Northridge, CA
7/23/2010 7 photos
WARNING: Do not order the Truffled Potato Skins unless you are prepared to have cravings for them 7 days a week. If you are against drugs, this is not the place for you because I am convinced that there's crack in the food. It's just too good to be true.
Ok, so far I've been here 3 times and I think I've started liking it more and more with each visit. The first time I came, I ordered the veggie burger with extra special sauce and extra lettuce, and our waiter messed up and brought me the turkey burger with extra special sauce and extra lettuce instead. At first I was kind of pissed because I never like turkey burgers. But I was starving and didn't feel like waiting for them to make me another burger, so I just sucked it up and dealt with it. (best decision ever.)
First bite, I thought I was dreaming. The description of the turkey burger says "mustard greens, bacon, and horseradish dijonaise". Umm, that qualifies as gross in my book (minus the bacon part). But when I put it in my mouth it was a WHOLE different story. Oh man. Definitely one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had in my life. And a combo of the the horseradish dijonaise and the special sauce is what pushed me over the edge. I HATE horseradish and dijon mustard, but oh.my.god. Mixed with the special sauce, that shit was amazing. Haven't ordered anything else since, and I don't plan on it. (although the Suds & Slider sampler is tempting.......but no).
But in all seriousness, If you come to 8oz and don't order the Truffled Potato Skins, you should be arrested, and possibly shot. SO ridiculously addicting and delicious. And only $4!? Down. Everything on the menu is really reasonably priced, they have some legitimate beers, and the staff is chill.
8oz is definitely my new go-to spot after I'm done with a busy day of shopping on Melrose. Plus, I'm still determined to see Govind and touch his hair. I'm a creep...
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