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Good, but expensive burger~ I don't really like hamburgers to begin with so me paying almost $14 for them is kind of an atrocity. But they were good. Would've liked it if the meat was more juicy and soft, but the flavors of the topping made up for it. Arugula in burgers=happiness. The little basket of frites was cute~ The mayo that came with it was really good too but my friend would've liked some ketchup. My friend also got this dark beer called Chicory Stout Head or something. It was good. It's not something I would normally drink at noon, but good nonetheless.
The inside was way larger than I'd imagined. And the seating's comfortable if you can find one. Thankfully we avoided busy hours and found a nice cozy seat in the end. Definitely like to come back to try some other types of beer~
F you to Father's Office and your elitist attitude. Right, your menu is so special that a picture of it is so forbidden. Give me a break, not like there were cooking instructions on there. Then I have to deal with loud, sometimes drunk people crammed into spacing that is non existent and having to buss my own drinks and table.
The burger itself while good, to me, is not worth what you have to deal with to get it. I don't really like the texture of the pan fried meat either (Lets point out that I think it is random that they don't allow you to customize what is on the burger, but they allow you to pick how you want the meat cooked? Isn't that a form of customization?). Mine was actually pretty liquidy where on the second half of the burger, the bottom bun was completely soggy from sitting a bit.
I also had a CRUNCH when I ate some of my burger. Apparently there was some cartilage or bone in the grind. Gee, I guess that lets me know it is real freshly grounded meat then huh. Everything did taste fresh though; I do like the high end ingredients and sweetness of the caramelized onions even though it could be quite sweet on some bites.
I say to get this burger, you have to deal with too much for it to be worth it. No thanks, I will not be visiting this Office again.
Our last stop after bar hopping on a Friday night. We dropped by to try some beer. We were looking for the darkest beer they had. They allowed us to have 3 taste tests each. The bartender was very helpful and informative. He helped us find the perfect beer.
We also tried the burger and fries. We asked for it medium rare.. it was more on the rare side but boy was it Mmm mmmm good! The fries were thin and crunchy just like I like 'em. We shared one meal and it was perfect.
So beer and food was good.. on to the rest.
Crowd: predominantly Asian.. around in their 20's - 30's
Atmosphere: very modern design and clean but it lacks warmth.
It's kind of bordering Hollywood pretentious... trendy spot.
Overall.. it's not my choice for a hang out but I'll definitely be back for that burger and fries.
Came here with some friends. We all got the burger and shared a couple orders of sweet potato fries. The burger is supposed to be really good, I know... but I wasn't really amazed. It was kind of on the drier side (there's a strict rule of no ketchup!), so most of what I tasted was salt. It wasn't bad, but I've had better and I prefer juicier burgers (not that it wasn't slightly juicy). The sweet potato fries were very crispy and good though! Order those. I thought the setup of the place was pretty nice, with the bar inside and lots of tables outside. We didn't have to wait too long to get a table on a Saturday night (though we arrived relatively early.. around 6 pm I think). My friends were all driving, so none of us could try the beers that Father's Office is known for. Maybe next time... or if I'm ever craving their fries...
I came here with a group of my friends one night after going to Royal/T. I first saw this place on a review on LA Magazine and found it quite appealing.
I tried the burger, because i LOVE burgers, and it tasted great! The spinach tasted funny, however the meat was so juicy and the bread didn't give up. I also ordered the regular fries and the sweet potato fries. The house fries are full of flavor and not too salty. The sweet potato fries are alright, I think I had them too much in other places to appreciate them.
Their beer selection is very narrow, since they are just a small bar. I like beer and the anvil was my overall favorite. My girlfriend loves the peche beer. However, our stay there that night didn't go cheap.
There's no waiter service at night so you have to wait behind indecisive customers wondering what to get off the menu until you get a chance to order a drink or food. So get there early, I'm awaiting to try the oysters..mmm
what a huge disappointment. even with low expectations, my burger was dry, not that flavorful, there was barely any cheese, and just not that tasty at all. totally not worth $12.
$7 sweet potato fries were good, but not worth it either.
I finally came back...more than a year later. Pathetic on my part, but I digress.
I am healthy, no cold to mess with my taste buds and I could have beer! So came here to meet a friend for dinner. We've both been so we were game for another return visit. I ordered the burger, medium rare, nice and juicy and tasty! Great flavor! I liked the bread as it soaks up the juices from the burger and the cheese! Just yummy goodness. Burgers can suck because there's no flavor or time put into it. Not here. I really liked it. I had the fries too. Yummy, thinly sliced and crunchy! I LOVE me some crunchy fries. Great dip as well. It was a nice compliment to the fries.
This time I sat at the bar which was better than sitting at the table because the bartenders were on top of everything from beginning to end. I really liked that. I had the 1903 beer, light, easy to drink on. I got another one, can't remember the name (NOT a reflection of my state of drunkenness...I swear!) that was OK, a little too tangy for my taste. It had a citrus flavor, just wasn't my type.
While we sat at the bar, what looked like the manager was giving recommendations to another patron. She went with the steak tar tare with a little quail egg that looked delicious and then the oysters. My friend and I both thought it looked good. DEFINITELY something we will be back to try.
So overall, my rating went up as I really enjoyed the food and had good beer. I would recommend sitting at the bar as service is better. Will return for the oysters and steak tar tare. Looked really good! Give it a try! Now I have to go back to Westside Tavern to try their burger to compare. It will be a fun competition!
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Hmmm. Hard to evaluate Father's Office if you can't have their burger. But I shall try...
FOOD: Kick ass sweet potato fries. Worth $7 though? Maybe if I was really craving them. It is a pretty sizeable portion and always made fresh to order. Beer selection is not bad... but I like the Yardhouse in Pasadena better.
AMBIENCE: Kinda small and hard to hear anything in there. But it's nice that this is right next to where I work!
PRICES: Um, you can't eat for under $20 a person here. Seriously.
PARKING: Right across from HD Buttercup and the Helms Bakery, and it's free. That's nice, considering you're going to shell out that money for food.
It's a nice concept, Father's Office, but I'd probably not be a very likely customer if this wasn't so closeby where I work.
After much anticipation, I finally visited Father's Office!
Pros:
- outdoor patio seating, perfect for a sunny day or warm night
- good selection of beer
- extremely friendly and quick service
- one of the best and freshest burgers i've had
- BEST. FRIES. EVER.
Cons:
- a tad expensive to indulge regularly
- no substitution/alteration period on the burger
- 21+ only even during lunch hours
More thoughts on the food:
The fries were absolutely heavenly! We tried the regular and sweet potato, and each of them was perfection. I loved that they were crispy on the outside but still mushy on the inside - great contrast in texture. The aioli dips that they came with were great as well!
I was initially a bit weary on the hoagie like bun the burger comes in, but it worked quite well and soaked up the beef patty juices nicely. The beef patty is definitely legit and fresh! I normally love gruyere but hate blue cheese, so when they melt both cheeses together, I thought I'd be torn. Turned out, they worked wonderfully together! However, I wasn't a fan of the caramelized onion, its sweetness was too overpowering and killed much of the cheese and meat flavor on some of the bites.
We also had the grilled bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer. The shrimps were huge and it came on a thin bed of salsa that was delicious. But I thought the shrimps were a bit tough and overcooked.
Overall, I love the concept, the atmosphere, and the staff. Definitely will come back for the fries and burger (i'll make sure to take out the onions). It is a bit expensive, but the burger is actually HUGE, I could've easily shared it with another person. And this time, I wanna try the bone marrow that I saw a few tables having.
To all the people who expect FO to be another burger restaurant where you can customize your order, not have to wait too long in line, friendly waiter service to serve you with a smile, and feel that customer is always right, you're looking at the wrong place - go to Islands or Red Robbins instead. There's good reasons for their policies, no customization helps the kitchen to get the food out faster and not try to please every person who wants their dish to be tailored to their tastes.
The burger here is good...big juicy patty (go medium) with the sweetness of caramelized onions and gooey cheese goes well with any of their 94 types of craft beer. Also go direct for the side order of sweet potato fries w/ aioli sauce that easily feeds 2. There really is no wait service here - order food and drinks at the bar, keep tab open or closed, and get a number and the back waiters will bring out the food. Not into burger? Go for their small dishes like cheese, smoked eel, spicy olives, and daily specials.
This location is much more spacious than the original Santa Monica location but don't underestimate how crowded it gets weeknights and lunches during the weekends.
I like the food and the selection of beers, and I like the decor, but I'm finally over and done with Father's Office. Its pretentiousness has finally turned me off of the place. It's a "bougie" bar, not a high-class restaurant; so it's ridiculous that it takes itself so seriously.
If you've never been there, the Office Burger may be worth a first visit, along with the sweet potato fries that go so well with the aioli dipping sauce. The appeal goes down, however, the more times you have to deal with the long waits for a table (no host, so you have to hover over tables and corners for an opening) or even to get in the door (depending on the crowd). The bouncers at the door try to intimidate you when you enter and even after you sit down with their attitude.
The final straw came when I went there last week to celebrate a friend's birthday, and I'd brought two little pastries to give her to celebrate. The establishment didn't even let us finish singing "Happy Birthday" to her before they told us we had to take the pastries out to the car immediately. They interrupted the song. No outside food, even if it's packed away in a bag under the table. One of the bouncers stood guard at our table until we sent the pastries outside to put them in the car. I like the burgers, the fries, and the beers on tap, but the stuck-up attitude and personality make for an unwelcome feeling. The increased sticker price ($29 total) for a burger, sweet potato fries, and a single beer make it truly a place for the rich and pretentious and not one I care to spend my time or money at anymore.
I am going to keep this short and simple.
I loved the ambiance, I loved the beer Menu, I loved the sweet potato fries.....
But...I have had a better burger than this in Los Angeles.
Maybe it was the hype, or maybe the food network publicity...or maybe just the expectations that I built on my own...
but if you are going to this place for burger purposes ONLY...then there are other options. If you are trying to do a little drinking, then this is the ONLY option.
I give it 4 stars bc I enjoyed the environment and the plethora of brew.
So, after hearing so much about father's office, i was excited to try it for lunch. I went on a Friday during lunch time, and it wasn't too crowded. My friend and I sat at a table and ordered the burger, and a basket of fries, and we also ordered a chocolate coffee chicory stout. i jsut wanted to try the beer hehe. Everything was great. I thought the burger was delicious and the fries and the garlic mayo were awesome. The beer was also tasty. I would love to come back here, with some more money, cuz it is a little on pricy side, but good food for sure!
Wonderful burgers here; I had their regular one and I actually felt pretty good after I ate it. Fancy baguette bread, excellent caramilized onions, cheese, and arugula. Shoe string fries were enough to share between 3 friends. They don't have ketchup (go figure). I still prefer Umami, but this place is worth coming back to. A little pricy, but it's a good meal. With tap water the bill doesn't come out too severe. They seemed to have a huge beer selection.. will try that another time. Definitely glad we stopped by here before venturing over to Royal T.
We didn't wait at all.. ordered and then sat right down around 2:30 on a Sunday. Easy parking in the lot next door! Oh yeah, one of my favorite parts (strangely enough) was the bathroom. Male/female toilets are separated but you get to wash your hands together in a common area. Who would've guessed?
Father's Office is very close to a 5 star!!! 4.5 perhaps. I had the burger, sweet potato fries, and a beer. The burger was amazing. The baguette bread actually added to the texture of the burger...everything just blew up in your mouth. A total flavor explosion. Caramelized onion and cheese a perfect combination, with some arugula to make you feel healthy. The place makes their meat a bit on the rare side, so if you like medium-rare, order medium.
Sweet potato fries were addictive, with its aoili mayonnaise. Man, I wish I were back in LA so I could eat there again...
Oh, knocked off a star because my god. I hate the seating process. My friend and I had to act like vultures for seats, and finally got one after 20 mins or so, at 11pm. Craziness! I was starving.
One of my favorite places in Los Angeles. Great food and a great beer selection. Very poor vegetarian selection though, don't bring a vegetarian date here. Unless she really likes beet salad.
Try the Moylan's Stout with the burger and fries. I remembered the burger here being better a few years back, but it's still pretty good.
Can be pricey for some.
Awesome gastropub done right. The food is amazing (you've got to get the office burger and fries) and the beer selection is pretty extensive. A huge plus is that all of the guys that work there are really knowledgable when it comes to beer and are really helpful in guiding you toward a beer you'll love. The only bummer with this place is it's almost always packed and the seating is first come first serve. So if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, you're sure to be watched like a hawk until you get up to leave and someone will practically be sitting in your lap before you're actually standing. It can kinda ruin the experience. Otherwise I wish one was closer and that they took reservations for tables who want to eat, drink and be merry!
I think FO is awesome! The FO burger is famous in LA. It's pretty darn tasty.. but it's more of a gourmet type burger. I think I still like Inn-N-Out burgers more. You can eat an Inn-N-Out burger weekly. A FO burger is more like a monthly type of deal. Get it?
At any rate, I give this place 5 stars because it has a fantastic bar with more beers on tap than you can imagine. The last time I was there, I had Dragoons Irish Stout. Terrific beer. I like it better than Guiness!
And the crowd is very good looking, with a nice age-range. Another reason for the 5 stars...
Have I written a review already for Father's Office? Maybe it was for the Santa Monica location but who knows? Adee-do?
I love being so close to the Culver City location because it feels cozy (despite being much bigger than the SM one) and you can fit more of your fabulous, fantastic friend in here. Plus, there's nothing like drinking a quality beer outside on the patio under the heaters.
This place does get packed so get here early if you want somewhere to sit or just watch the others like vultures. Speaking of vultures, of course, no trip would be complete without trying their burger. Remember not to hype up anything toooo much and you will be pleased. Also, if you're not sure what beer/drink to order with your food, ask the bartenders. They're pretty nice about giving a good recommendation to pair with your food. Oh, and don't skip the sweet potato fries.
The food here is pretty solid but for some reason I dont dig the overdesigned burgers.
I think a lot of it is bc I got more of an old school liking to how theyre done. They gotta be grilled not pan fried like they are here. Burger meat cant be soggy (juicy is good but soggy isnt) all the way through. It needs a little bit of texture and little bit of bounce which you only get by grilling it. And have a slightly chewy kaiser type roll instead the foofy french roll.
And the burgers just arent that big either.
On a Sat evening, the boyf and I were looking for a place to catch the USC game and some decent food. We had heard that this place was a known SC hangout (or is it the Santa Monica location?), and people raved about it, so we decided to give it a try. We called ahead to make sure they'd be showing the game and that there would be room for us. When we got there, it was empty...the game was about to start, and we got a whole tv to ourselves. On top of the quiet, older crowd (i can't really call it a crowd..), there were NO USC fans AT ALL...what a bummer.
We ordered a couple of beers- the boyf had a rare special beer (can't remember the name), and I had the Poleeko gold pale ale or something. The boyf's tasted like Hef but was 9 bucks, while mine was pretty darn good and was 6 bucks. We also ordered a Father's burger and the sweet potato fries with roasted garlic aioli. Both were delicious. The boyf said (once again..) that this might be the best burger he's ever had! lol...I have to agree it was mighty tasty and juicy! OOOooo the sweet potatoes fries were amazing!! They are the best ever. period. But for about 8 bucks? Is it really worth it? I haven't decided yet.
The ambiance was very laid back Socal cool, and smaller than I expected. Bar staff was fairly friendly, except we couldn't really find a single USC fan...I hope you all know that you're serving in the USC backyard...wouldn't hurt to at least pretend you like them...weirdos...
But overall, after having been spoiled with greatness in food, atmosphere and beer by the San Fran group, I could say that this place doesn't live up to the hype, and fails in comparison to those up north. The food was small and pricey, though yummy, and nothing was really spectacular. Will I come back? I guess, but def not to watch a game...at least not a USC game for sure...
3.5 for effort I guess...(the boyf gave it a 3 max)
There's not much else to say about Father's Office that hasn't already been said.... it's hard being the 914th reviewer and coming up with something new...
Although.. it was my first time here I really liked my Peach Framboise, and my dining companion enjoyed his Victory Golden Monkey (my recommendation based on the strength of the beer (9.5%ABV) and funky name). Turned out to be a REALLY good beer! :)
Btw, they have water on their menu listed as "uber clean water". It comes out of a fire hydrant tap.. and it really IS uber clean! and freee! :)
Also.... they have wine on tap! WINE.
The Office Burger is quite tasty.. but its served on sandwich bread? why?? Side note: here, medium = medium rare. our burger came out a little bloody :(
Sweet potato fries live up to the hype. The dipping sauce makes a world of difference. F.O. has this blue cheese-garlic dip.. it's orgasmic I tell ya! I am a big fry whore.. and an even bigger sweet potato fry whore.. and I can say, they're daaaaamn good here!
They have a co-ed sink area. This is interesting because while washing your hands, guys and girls can do it together.. or even couples that are in the middle of a break up. Not like it was my choice to eavesdrop! I was simply washing my hands!! haha the most interesting/awkward washing hands experience I've had.. definitely.
Why not 5 stars? The fact that seating is a pain in the ass when it's busy and having to "line up" in front of a cash register to order isn't really my cup of tea. That, and prices are pretttyyy steep. Two beers, one Office Burger and one order of Sweet potato fries = $42 including tip for two. :\
Excellent burger, very good sweet potato fries and aioli, good beer, friendly service. One of my favorite food stops in the Culver City area.
I finally turned 21! A friend of mine has been planning to take me here for forever and a day, for his so-reputed "Marshall burger" (if you watch How I Met Your Mother and understand the need for the best burger...). Yeah, this is his Marshall burger. I have to say, after trying a few places like Umami burger and whatnot, I was a bit incredulous, especially since this place is first and foremost a bar. THEN an eatery.
The burger. Was. Divine. We split a burger, medium. It came out pink inside and simply melted in your mouth. It wasn't only the burger, but in fact how the vinaigrette complemented the caramelized onions and the beef. The bun was slightly toasted, and I think it really worked.
And omgsweetpotatofries. Personally, I'm just a sucker for yams, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin. But these fries were great.
The selection beer was pretty awesome, too. I really liked the Craftsmen Hefeweizen (I like the fruitier, lighter beers) which was just light enough to make me not feel like death after a burger and lots and lots of AMAZING sweet potato fries.
My only gripe is with the bill. $35 for 2 beers, a burger, and one order of fries. But I do like their system of keeping a tab for you, so if you wanted to keep ordering, you were able to without having to take out cash/swipe the card each time. Just don't forget to close your tab before you leave. :)
This was a much anticipated place for me. It had a brief stint on Food Network from one of their new faces, who showcased the Office burger.
So here we are, two friends and myself arriving at a steel valanced edifice that looked like it used to be part of a meat packing warehousing district, complete with 50's style neon signs in blazing Blair font. The entire establishment is absolutely handsome. Marbled wood panels along the walls with black matte backing, exposed ceilings with industrial aluminum air ducts and piping, quilted stiff black leather booths and stools, beer taps with their proper emblems staggered up against a clean stainless steel pinholed grate on the wall, and beers served in chilled, frosty goblets or clean, tall pint glasses.
The menu is at the bar on a screen and you order from the smiling bar tender. The bar tender will ask you where you are sitting and open up a tab for you with your order out in a jiffy by the friendly staff.
The chef at Father's Office has this amazingly juicy burger with a salty/sweet bacon and onion chutney that had a slight tang of bitterness from all the caramelization from the rendered onion, pleasantly sharp melted Gruyere cheese and fresh peppery arugula all on a crusty, airy, marshmallowy bun. This burger is huge, I couldn't finish it, but it may have been the fault of nearly inhaling the sweet potato fries sprinkled with large grains of sea salt. Absolutely delicious! Nice thin crispy crust on the outside, piping hot and soft on the inside. Great seasoning with the sea salt and served with some garlic aioli. I wish I could have ordered a beer but I just was not feeling it that night. My Coca-Cola, however, was charmingly served in old-school bottle form with a glass of ice on the side.
Father's Office had a pretty interesting menu. There was a pork dish that sounded enticing, but seeing that it was my first time there, I defaulted to their signature dish - and it's their signature dish for a reason. Father's Office is a fun hype to experience. If you got avid Food Network fans who are new to the LA area, who are star struck easily and really want to feel that fabulous LA vibe then Father's Office will satisfy your eyes with the great looking people flowing in and out for the food and great beer selection. Can't wait to go again and have the Office burger again, hopefully with a nice hoppy brew in one of their regal goblets!
i love the atmosphere, the bartenders, the food, and the beer...i hate the fact that the tables are so close to each other i was trying to enjoy my burger and beer, but the table next to us decided to fit 8 people in a 2 person table...so i would have random elbows near my face and hear these guys talk about this and that...ugh i will definitely be more cautious about where i'm sitting next time i come here.
Step 1. We approach the entrance door. A weird hippie in a black polo shirt and black pants ignores us.
Step 2. We look for a host or someone to tell us where to sit.
Step 3. We don't find anyone.
Step 4. Figuring that it's a "please seat yourself" kind of joint, we ask weird hippie if we can sit anywhere. He says "Yeah."
Step 5. We sit outside next to loud construction site, change our minds and sit inside next to loud Helms shoppers.
Step 6. We wait for a long long time. No one shows up.
Step 7. I ask bartender if there's anyone who can help us. He says you order at the bar and then they bring the food to you. I ask him why weird hippie didn't mention that off the bat. He looks at me funny.
Step 8. A tall haircut shows up with no personality. The following conversation ensues:
My friend and lunchmate - "Can you leave the blue cheese off the burger?"
Haircut - "No, we can't."
My friend - "But I'm allergic to blue cheese. It will make me very ill."
Haircut - "We don't do that."
My friend (being fetching and sweet.) - "awww... c'mon. It can't take any more time. And I really want to try the burger. What do you do if you can't eat blue cheese?"
Haircut - "Order something else."
We took his advice and ordered something else. At a different restaurant.
Father's Office, I present your mother. Fornicate.
The hubs and I decided to have dinner here...we were trying to come here for lunch but it wasn't open yet when we were out with friends who highly recommended the place. They had told him about the beer selection and the wonderful hamburger and sweet potato fries and that is what we came for! They definitely had a great beer selection with lots of his favorites and a cute way to have them on tap on the wall. We had decided to split the burger and a steak which came with their shoestring fries. The burger was so delicious and cooked to perfection. This was the third burger I had eaten in 3 days (gross, I know) but I really wanted to try it so I just had to! The steak was also cooked perfectly and both fries were so yummy. The sweet potato fries went great with the aioli that it was served with too.
I enjoyed my first time visit to Father's Office. I went with 4 of my girlfriends and I don't know why but we all got the peach beer...hey that's what the waitress called it! It was light and perfect for us non hardcore beer drinkers. We ordered 2 burgers, 1 shoestring fries, and 1 sweet potato fries to share. We were just having a snack...yes burgers for snack...whatevers! :D
I thought the burger was good but nothing to rave about. The bread was chewy and the meat was a little more overcooked than we liked but it was still good. I didn't like the fact that the burger was so greasy. I had to wipe my hands each time after handling the burger. I'd eat it again but for the 12.95 price tag, I'd rather go to The Counter for some yummy ones. I did enjoy the fries as well as the sweet potato fries very much. The sweet potato fries were made very well. Not at all burnt like a lot of other places that offer it. It was fluffy and had a good amount of sweet potato left in it. A lot of places have sweet potato fries but they're more chips after being fried...does that make sense? Hehe.
All in all though, I enjoyed Father's Office very much. It had a very cool and laid back atmosphere. I'd go back just to have some more of that peach beer...yummy :D AND FRIES!!!!....good lord! :\
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Who the F&CK runs out of hamburgers on a Sunday at 6pm?!? Oh, I know, the one restaurant supposedly known for having THE best burgers anywhere, that's who.
Let's just say this little fiasco has left a sour taste in my mouth. I had read the reviews about the Santa Monica location and avoided it because of the crowded factor. I had heard my friends rave about it time and time again, hesitant that it could live up to the hype. And then I finally did it. I went. And Dear Father, YOU SUCK.
So, you're out of meat, fine. If your burger is so great, I'll have the steak. Oh, I mean the fatty steak. The sauce was good. The fries I really did like a lot since I love shoe string fries, and your dipping sauce was good considering it was an aioli which typically creeps me out knowing it's just clogging my arteries with it's greasy mayonnnaisey self. The heirloom tomato salad was pretty good to, but I DIDN'T COME FOR AN EFFIN' SALAD DID I?!
Father, get your shit in order and maybe, just maybe, one day I'll try one of your burgers. If you're lucky. Oh, and on a seperate note, any reason why this lame establishment has a velvet rope and only allows 21 and over? Is there something in those burgers that makes them illegal? Guess I may never know.
I liked the atmosphere here a lot, however the lights can be a little too dim. It was doable, but where we were sitting there were no light fixtures above us. If it were just a little bit brighter, it would make this place 100% awesome. I suggest at least one bulb above each table.
It gets crowded so try to come early. Seats outside are the best on a good summer night. Too bad it's hard to get one during prime time.
There is a huge selection of beers--maybe like one-fourth of what Yardhouse carries. I wish I could try them all.
We split an Office Burger which was made differently than other burger joints so that made the experience more worth it. I think there was spinach in the burger also. The frites (not the sweet pototato fries) were bomb. The sauce that comes with it, also bomb--some garlic goodness.
I would definitely come back with a big group of friends. Just to note if you don't know, ONLY 21 and up allowed.
"What? no ketchup? What a travesty!". said my ketchup on everything friend after doing some yelp research...
Skipped out on work early today and thought no better way to start off my weekend than start on my new burger list with a trip to Father's Office! New to whole Gourmet Burger thing, i saw many of my yelper buddies raving about this place. Really wanted to go to the Santa Monica location, but they don't do lunch...
So around 1pm, breezing through light traffic, and finding a parking spot, we were lucky there was no line even though the porch was packed. I heard they check IDs, so we came prepared. i whipped out my ID ahead of time, cuz being asian, i look like a 15 year old sometimes but the guy didn't even ask my guy friends for their ID. we grabbed a seat inside and after a few minutes, figured out we had to place our orders up at the bar and they give you a # placard. I ordered 4 Office burgers, medium rare and an order of the sweet potato fries. Total= 55.00 bucks. They better be awesome!
First came the shoe string fries, which they ordered by mistake. craving sweet potato fries, we ended up adding that to our order. good thing we got both, cuz the sweet potato fries were yummy, but not awesome. the horshradish dip was great. Fries=3.5 stars
Office Burger= 5 stars!
Medium rare is the way to go and NO KETCHUP NEEDED!!! Looking at it at first- didn't look so impressive- it was smaller than i was expecting. however, when you lift the burger up and see the perfectly cooked meat, you can't wait to chomp down. and once you do, you taste the sweet but salty flavors all coming together with the nice freshness of the arugula. i'm normally not a fan of blue cheese, but it totally worked. Buddies thoroughly enjoyed their tasty beers.
being an only child, i can be pretty inept to sharing-but i've learned to share meaning more items to yelp about! but i'm glad this time we didn't share!!!. unfortunately, i was so psyched to bite into my burger, i forgot all about taking a picture of it like i wanted to!
The bf still thinks that nothing beats the Bacon Crack Burger at GRUB. but this is pretty darn close...
4.5 stars..!
The bartender was a b1a+ch! And the burgers r not that great. Umami is waaaaayyyyy better
Rule #1 You don't want to eat at an empty restaurant!
I've been coming here for a while now, and still love how people whine and complain about not being able to change their burger or can't find a seat... GOOD! This place is packed because it's good, I hate a lot of the ingredients on the Office Burger on an individual level, but somehow someway IT ALL WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... like the first time you saw a Cinemax late night film, you were confused, titillated, and happy in the end.
So go on off-peak hours, no happy hours or weekend dates... random Sunday afternoons or super early in the weekday will work for you!
Good burgers, good atmosphere. The food isn't anything spectacular, and for the price, you're really going there for the scene more than anything else. I'd definitely give it at least 4 stars if the prices were a little more down to earth.
They do have a great selection of beers on tap, and their side dishes are pretty good (burgers don't come with fries by default). They also have Coke in small bottles, which is a plus.
Overall a fairly decent place to eat.
This place is so nice! Came here on a Thursday night around 10pm. I didn't know until I got there that it was a bar setting. Must be 21+ to enter. Seat yourselves, order up front, grab a number, order a drink and sip while you wait.
I ordered the Office Burger since its a must try. For about $13 it better be good! Definitely met my expectations. Juicy and flavorful. YUM, i'll be back. But not frequently because 2 burgers, an order of fries, and 2 Framboise set us back $50. Including tips. WTH. oh, the fries are soo good too. it's that garlic aioli sauce... mmm.
Good meal, nice service, great atmosphere. and a large selection of beer/wine. Wish they had a happy hour!
Although this location is much bigger than the original, it was still super crowded! However, there was no method to the madness. Everyone was scoping out the tables like hawks, waiting for someone to leave. I got lucky and snagged and empty table in the back after waiting around for about 10 minutes, but who knows how long other ppl waited. The burgers are yummy (there's no ketchup anywhere but the caramelized onions gave it a good flavor) but expensive at $12.50 each. A side of shoestring fries (nice and crisp) are $5 and sweet potato fries are another $7.50. Add a Lindeman's Lambic Peche for another $7 or $8, and you've got yourself a somewhat expensive dinner. Lots of Asians here.
One of my friends invited me here and I decided to go just to find out what all the hype was about. I mean the burger was even shown on "The Best Food I Ever Ate" on food network.. so I mean, it's gotta be THE BEST.... right?
For one thing, I definitely didn't expect the ENTIRE establishment to be more of a BAR than a RESTAURANT. They totally juked me there, esp. since I'm not much of a Bar kind of person. I prefer coffee places, esp. since 90% of the time you're yelling at the person that's sitting next to you, just trying to hold a conversation, of which another 3rd of the conversation is consisting of blank looks and "WHAT? CAN YOU SAY THAT AGAIN??"
Anyways, back to FO's burger... THE reason I went.. besides the friends of course...
When I first saw the burger, I was a bit confused. My first thoughts included: "Why's this so small?" and "Why does it look like Banh Mi?" I thought they had made a mistake on my order. But apparently not.. since all the burgers come the same way..
So I took my first a many bites as I sat, ate, and yelled over people to communicate to the girl that was across from me... Hand signals worked better..
My end conclusion.. The burger is good, but I don't think $15 good.
the onion-molasses-spread is what really distinguishes itself from any other burger and deems it the "Office Burger."
I'm not a fan of bleu cheese, esp. because it gives you a weird cheese breath afterward. Not cool, Not cool.
Overall, if you're a fan of the bar scene, go for it.. go to Father's Office and drink up the many varieties of beer! But if you're just there for some food .. don't go there for food. It's not a foodie environment.. its a BAR.
I can now at least be able to say I've had the burger and it's OK.
I'm a picky eater and my boyfriend is a picky beer drink (especially after he went on a belgium beer tour with his buddies a few years back). So after hearing all the buzz about FO, we decided to try it.
You can imagine the panic and shock I was in when they told me I had to take my burger and fries the way it was, with no substitutions. *gasp* What? REALLY? And there's NO KETCHUP? Oh, we're in trouble. But, to my surprise the burger and fries (both sweet potato and regular) are freaking awesome, just the way they are! And the beer selection is pretty good, any place that serves Tripel Karmeliet is legit in my book.
So, go to FO, I'm seriously just waiting for it to open today at noon so I can go eat some freaking delicious burger and fries, drink some ridiculously good belgium beer and watch my fantasy football team for 4-0 this week!
Note: Parking is plentiful and free (bonus points in my book) and the staff there is super sweet and helpful when it comes to picking beer or anything else. Decor looks just like the website, and I appreciate the branding consistency. And this FO is bigger than the one in Santa Monica, so it's great for groups! A++
If fathers office can charge you 20+ bucks for a burger fries and a drink, in n out should be able to charge you 30.
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