Father's Office

Now please stay the F away. And spread the word of how horrible it is. Worst burger ever, and longest lines, rudest staff, horrible beers on draft. You are pretty much a retard if you believe the hype on this spot. No ketchup people!?!? are you serious? how can any self-respecting burger bar not serve ketchup?!?! OMG! more

Now please stay the F away. And spread the word of how horrible it is. Worst burger ever, and longest lines, rudest staff, horrible beers on draft. You are pretty much a retard if you believe the hype on this spot. No ketchup people!?!? are you serious? how can any self-respecting burger bar not serve ketchup?!?! OMG! more

Let's make this simple: 1) no ketchup, and nothing similar. Only sauce is garlic aoli. Wtf? It's a simple concept, order f*ing ketchup for your burger joint! 2) Bacon not optional: the bacon is mixed in the meat of the burger, so you can't get it w/o bacon. Basically any non-pork eaters, don't go. 3) Service is AWFUL. Don't even try to make one substitution or change. During my particular experience, we ordered 2 burgers and asked for one with regular fries and one with sweet potato fries. Waitress brought burgers with 2 regular fries, and an extra side of sweet potato fries. We said we didn't want extra side, it was misunderstanding. She said we should have known the burgers only come with regular fries. "Well it's our firsts time here, sorry, can you just take it back?" "No." In the end, we paid the extra b/c she was too bitchy and cheap to take it back, and manager supported her. They act like we owe them something. She also called us names under her breath. Not nice. Pros: Burger is tasty, it's true. Cons: Service, Service, Service. Oh, and did I mention they don't have ketchup? more

Let's make this simple: 1) no ketchup, and nothing similar. Only sauce is garlic aoli. Wtf? It's a simple concept, order f*ing ketchup for your burger joint! 2) Bacon not optional: the bacon is mixed in the meat of the burger, so you can't get it w/o bacon. Basically any non-pork eaters, don't go. 3) Service is AWFUL. Don't even try to make one substitution or change. During my particular experience, we ordered 2 burgers and asked for one with regular fries and one with sweet potato fries. Waitress brought burgers with 2 regular fries, and an extra side of sweet potato fries. We said we didn't want extra side, it was misunderstanding. She said we should have known the burgers only come with regular fries. ""Well it's our firsts time here, sorry, can you just take it back?"" ""No."" In the end, we paid the extra b/c she was too bitchy and cheap to take it back, and manager supported her. They act like we owe them something. She also called us names under her breath. Not nice. Pros: Burger is tasty, it's true. Cons: Service, Service, Service. Oh, and did I mention they don't have ketchup? more

I loved the place but hated te people. its full of typical LA scensters. Who needs that? Not it.!! more

I loved the place but hated te people. its full of typical LA scensters. Who needs that? Not it.!! more

Fathers Office has the best burger in Santa Monica! My friends also enjoy the large beer selection and I appreciate that they carry a few wines since I don't drink beer. Be patient when you go as it's a good crowd but always a crowd. You have to keep your eyes peeled and be quick to grab a table as the staff doesn't help seat you. It's worth the wait when you have the time and the shopping cart of the sweet potato fries is the way to go over the regular fries. Pros: Delicious Burgers & sweet potato fries Cons: It's always crowded and you have to fight for a table more

Fathers Office has the best burger in Santa Monica! My friends also enjoy the large beer selection and I appreciate that they carry a few wines since I don't drink beer. Be patient when you go as it's a good crowd but always a crowd. You have to keep your eyes peeled and be quick to grab a table as the staff doesn't help seat you. It's worth the wait when you have the time and the shopping cart of the sweet potato fries is the way to go over the regular fries. Pros: Delicious Burgers & sweet potato fries Cons: It's always crowded and you have to fight for a table more

40min wait in line, 30min wait to get a seat, 20min wait to get a beer and another 20mins to pay for the bill. What do you people see in this place? The food wasn't all that great as well. I don't see the appeal here... definitely not worth it. Pros: The selection of beer Cons: Everything but the selection of beer!! more

40min wait in line, 30min wait to get a seat, 20min wait to get a beer and another 20mins to pay for the bill. What do you people see in this place? The food wasn't all that great as well. I don't see the appeal here... definitely not worth it. Pros: The selection of beer Cons: Everything but the selection of beer!! more

I go to the FO...... on the regular and it is only getting better and now with a new location I am in heaven. The old one is closer to my house but i find myself in culver city more these days. I hope this turns into a non corporate chain, so I can have it whenever I travel Pros: beers and burgers Cons: sometime to busy in Montana location more

I go to the FO...... on the regular and it is only getting better and now with a new location I am in heaven. The old one is closer to my house but i find myself in culver city more these days. I hope this turns into a non corporate chain, so I can have it whenever I travel Pros: beers and burgers Cons: sometime to busy in Montana location more

Maybe the best burger I've had in my life. You can't make any substitutions but who cares, it's perfect the way it comes to you. They also have an impressive selection of beers with bartenders who actually know something about the beer. Bartender beer knowledge is something that is usually sadly lacking here in LA but Father's Office makes up for that. Pros: Burgers, Beer Cons: If you usually make substitutions to your order you are out of luck here more

Maybe the best burger I've had in my life. You can't make any substitutions but who cares, it's perfect the way it comes to you. They also have an impressive selection of beers with bartenders who actually know something about the beer. Bartender beer knowledge is something that is usually sadly lacking here in LA but Father's Office makes up for that. Pros: Burgers, Beer Cons: If you usually make substitutions to your order you are out of luck here more

Father's Office rocks, it's always packed and has a great buzz but there is always room in the new spacious location, and the owner is a famous chef not just some bar guy, so his specials are the best in town, and no tax, what a deal. A must have is the soft shell crab, fried crispy and with a spicy thai red chili sauce and a perfectly simple corn relish, and don't miss the steak frites, now with au poivre sauce, it's even better than the burger you'll see on every table. Chicks love the sweet potato fries, but we go for the eel scandinavia style. And just get the specials, ask no questions. more

Father's Office rocks, it's always packed and has a great buzz but there is always room in the new spacious location, and the owner is a famous chef not just some bar guy, so his specials are the best in town, and no tax, what a deal. A must have is the soft shell crab, fried crispy and with a spicy thai red chili sauce and a perfectly simple corn relish, and don't miss the steak frites, now with au poivre sauce, it's even better than the burger you'll see on every table. Chicks love the sweet potato fries, but we go for the eel scandinavia style. And just get the specials, ask no questions. more

Sadly (really) never acquired a hardcore taste for alcohol--just a social drinker here--so my interest in My Father's Office was geared towards the food and I'm now guessing that the positive buzz about the burgers and fries is probably derived intoxicated taste buds. The famous burger is tiny, served on a prone to sogginess bun and only mildly enjoyable--it's a little tangy, too moist and not particularly filling. It's not unlike air plane/airport food--really nothing special--unless I imagine you're dining drunk. Likewise for those greasy sweet potato fries served in the SILLY shopping basket--with a mayonnaise type dipping sauce. And these are basically the food highlights. Then there are the pretentious food ordering restrictions--no condiments, cheese, rare, medium etc.----like the stuff is masterpieces who's perfection can't be tampered with. Apparently this controlling attitude extends to the bar----NO VODKA?? no variations on drink orders. Wow this Father is one mean daddy---maybe the father son thing here is why it's so popular with 20 somethings---who maybe still miss some parental restrictions--but appreciate that this dad leaves the liquor cabinet open for them more

Sadly (really) never acquired a hardcore taste for alcohol--just a social drinker here--so my interest in My Father's Office was geared towards the food and I'm now guessing that the positive buzz about the burgers and fries is probably derived intoxicated taste buds. The famous burger is tiny, served on a prone to sogginess bun and only mildly enjoyable--it's a little tangy, too moist and not particularly filling. It's not unlike air plane/airport food--really nothing special--unless I imagine you're dining drunk. Likewise for those greasy sweet potato fries served in the SILLY shopping basket--with a mayonnaise type dipping sauce. And these are basically the food highlights. Then there are the pretentious food ordering restrictions--no condiments, cheese, rare, medium etc.----like the stuff is masterpieces who's perfection can't be tampered with. Apparently this controlling attitude extends to the bar----NO VODKA?? no variations on drink orders. Wow this Father is one mean daddy---maybe the father son thing here is why it's so popular with 20 somethings---who maybe still miss some parental restrictions--but appreciate that this dad leaves the liquor cabinet open for them more

I think I expected a much less uppity, more vintage feel from Father's Office than I ever got. While they do have a great selection of beers and a good burger and great sweet potato fries. They don't have great service, and by that I don't mean I was ignored or something. I understand it's a place you have to make yourself know, that it's thing and I get it. But there's a difference between that and just being rude which is what we got. I think this place relys too much on it's reputation, and while it's probably worth checking out. It's not all it's cracked up to be. more

I think I expected a much less uppity, more vintage feel from Father's Office than I ever got. While they do have a great selection of beers and a good burger and great sweet potato fries. They don't have great service, and by that I don't mean I was ignored or something. I understand it's a place you have to make yourself know, that it's thing and I get it. But there's a difference between that and just being rude which is what we got. I think this place relys too much on it's reputation, and while it's probably worth checking out. It's not all it's cracked up to be. more