Father's Office

Not recommended for anyone who is meeting friends or family there since they have a strict occupancy policy of no more than 140 people at one time. I arrived and easily found 2 bar stools at the bar; however, my date who arrived 10 minutes later was forced to wait outside until other people left which took about 15 minutes.... both of us waiting separately. Meanwhile the bar/restaurant was not full! I talked to the manager and recommended that they let people know about this rule when they walk in. Pros: bad place to meet folks if you arrive separately Cons: good burger more

Not recommended for anyone who is meeting friends or family there since they have a strict occupancy policy of no more than 140 people at one time. I arrived and easily found 2 bar stools at the bar; however, my date who arrived 10 minutes later was forced to wait outside until other people left which took about 15 minutes.... both of us waiting separately. Meanwhile the bar/restaurant was not full! I talked to the manager and recommended that they let people know about this rule when they walk in. Pros: bad place to meet folks if you arrive separately Cons: good burger more

These burgers are sooooo overrated. These burgers are truly nothing special. There not awful but it's just not that great of a burger. We call them Yuppie Burgers because thats all you see at Fathers Office is a bunch of pretentious yups. It's more like a salsbury steak sandwhich than a real hamburger. Do yourself a big favor and dont waste your time on Fathers Office. If you want a truly good burger then go to The Apple Pan, Astro Burger, The Counter(for a more gourmet burger), or Fat Burger. Good luck. more

These burgers are sooooo overrated. These burgers are truly nothing special. There not awful but it's just not that great of a burger. We call them Yuppie Burgers because thats all you see at Fathers Office is a bunch of pretentious yups. It's more like a salsbury steak sandwhich than a real hamburger. Do yourself a big favor and dont waste your time on Fathers Office. If you want a truly good burger then go to The Apple Pan, Astro Burger, The Counter(for a more gourmet burger), or Fat Burger. Good luck. more

After waiting in line for an hour, there was no place to sit, no place to order at the bar. After looking and hunting for a table for another twenty minutes we hovered over someone leaving and snagged there table. They we had to save the table and then go to the bar and order. Not that easy. The bar is crowed next to impossible to place and order. Chaos! Finally I place and order for two beers and two burgers. The beers came back with half full and half full of foam. Not good. After an hour of waiting for a burger they can one was rare and the other was well done. Both were orders as medium. No napkins. Asked a server for napkins he said to ask the bartender. I wasn't about to enter that mass a the bar. So we ate our strange excuse for a burger with people hovering hoping to take our table the minute we leave. I've been to the Fathers Office in Santa Monica and had an equally bad experience. I thought the new larger location would be better, but it is much worse. Please don't waist your time or money. I can't imagine a business thrives with such poor service and weak concept for a restaurant. The only recommendation I'd have for that place is to stay away! I eat out a lot, and this may be the worst place in LA. Pros: NONE Cons: Bad service, bad food, bad beer, bad burgers... more

After waiting in line for an hour, there was no place to sit, no place to order at the bar. After looking and hunting for a table for another twenty minutes we hovered over someone leaving and snagged there table. They we had to save the table and then go to the bar and order. Not that easy. The bar is crowed next to impossible to place and order. Chaos! Finally I place and order for two beers and two burgers. The beers came back with half full and half full of foam. Not good. After an hour of waiting for a burger they can one was rare and the other was well done. Both were orders as medium. No napkins. Asked a server for napkins he said to ask the bartender. I wasn't about to enter that mass a the bar. So we ate our strange excuse for a burger with people hovering hoping to take our table the minute we leave. I've been to the Fathers Office in Santa Monica and had an equally bad experience. I thought the new larger location would be better, but it is much worse. Please don't waist your time or money. I can't imagine a business thrives with such poor service and weak concept for a restaurant. The only recommendation I'd have for that place is to stay away! I eat out a lot, and this may be the worst place in LA. Cons: Bad service, bad food, bad beer, bad burgers... more

I love a good burger and I used to go to this place quite a bit. But after it got crowded, the owners didn't seem to adjust. Try to get your order in at the bar, good luck. Try to get a table. Good luck. Try to ask the people who work there or own the place for a little help dude? Good luck. I once complained to the owner that 5 people behind me at the bar ordered before me and he 1. ignored me and walked by. 2. i stepped into his path and asked again. His response? ""Get over it."" Pros: Burgers/Fries Cons: Awful experience. Get it to go. Or just go somewhere else like The Counter. more

I love a good burger and I used to go to this place quite a bit. But after it got crowded, the owners didn't seem to adjust. Try to get your order in at the bar, good luck. Try to get a table. Good luck. Try to ask the people who work there or own the place for a little help dude? Good luck. I once complained to the owner that 5 people behind me at the bar ordered before me and he 1. ignored me and walked by. 2. i stepped into his path and asked again. His response? "Get over it." So I did. I never went back. The Counter's much better anyway. Thanks! PS: Don't go. Did ya' get that? Pros: Burgers/Fries Cons: Awful experience. Get it to go. Or just go somewhere else like The Counter. more

You think your burgers are too good for ketchup but not too good for that mayonaise-intensive sauce? Please. They're not that good, and your restaurant is not that cool now matter how dis-interested your moody bartenders act. Burger is good and scene is good from social standpoint, but neither are outstanding. And I've been several times. Pros: pretty good burger, nice social scene (if you're in the mood) Cons: no ketchup, lack of seats, general "too cool" attitude more

You think your burgers are too good for ketchup but not too good for that mayonaise-intensive sauce? Please. They're not that good, and your restaurant is not that cool now matter how dis-interested your moody bartenders act. Pros: pretty good burger, nice social scene (if you're in the mood) Cons: no ketchup, lack of seats, general ""too cool"" attitude more

I have heard everyone rave about Father's Office so I was so excited when I finally got to try their burger and fries. You have to wait on yourself and then the burger finally arrives. It was ok not the best I've had better infact I got a stomach ache from the burger. I was able to get a table when I walked in but the place soon become like a college party. For a $12 burger with no service go some where else. Pros: Montana Avenue Cons: No service, No substitions, Average Food, No Value more

I have heard everyone rave about Father's Office so I was so excited when I finally got to try their burger and fries. You have to wait on yourself and then the burger finally arrives. It was ok not the best I've had better infact I got a stomach ache from the burger. I was able to get a table when I walked in but the place soon become like a college party. For a $12 burger with no service go some where else. Pros: Montana Avenue Cons: No service, No substitions, Average Food, No Value more

recommended by Raul from the office. Great burgers & fries. NO KETCHUP though! Loads of draft beers more

recommended by Raul from the office. Great burgers & fries. NO KETCHUP though! Loads of draft beers more

This is probably one of the BEST BURGERS I've had in MY WHOLE LIFE!!! It is sooo yummy!! Medium Rare like i Like my burgers!! It might gross you out a little if you don't like medium because some of the bloood soaks into the bun.. haha.. mmm blooody bread mmmmmmm. Good selection of beer, but it does it INSANELY busy so be ready for a wait! Also, they DO NOT HAVE KETCHUP for the fries - boo on them! but seriously, you have to come here and try the burger YUM YUM YUM!! Pros: yummy burger, good beer, good service Cons: no ketchup, very busy, not a cheap burger more

This is probably one of the BEST BURGERS I've had in MY WHOLE LIFE!!! It is sooo yummy!! Medium Rare like i Like my burgers!! It might gross you out a little if you don't like medium because some of the bloood soaks into the bun.. haha.. mmm blooody bread mmmmmmm. Good selection of beer, but it does it INSANELY busy so be ready for a wait! Also, they DO NOT HAVE KETCHUP for the fries - boo on them! but seriously, you have to come here and try the burger YUM YUM YUM!! Pros: yummy burger, good beer, good service Cons: no ketchup, very busy, not a cheap burger more

Let me begin my saying that we show up and stand outside in a line for about 15 minutes to get into this place. Once we get in...we basically have to scout and literally hover over people for about an hour to actually find a place to sit and eat (we had to earn a spot to hang/eat at this "covered" establishment). Once we find a spot we are told that they are essentially out of their specialty...BURGERS. How does a restaurant that only has about one item on the menu run out of it??? We gave this place a shot...not once, TWICE! DONT WASTE UR TIME (the food/beer selection aint worth it). Recommendation: Hinanos (Venice Beach), 25 Degrees (Roosevelt Hotel) more

Let me begin my saying that we show up and stand outside in a line for about 15 minutes to get into this place. Once we get in...we basically have to scout and literally hover over people for about an hour to actually find a place to sit and eat (we had to earn a spot to hang/eat at this ""covered"" establishment). Once we find a spot we are told that they are essentially out of their specialty...BURGERS. How does a restaurant that only has about one item on the menu run out of it??? more

Let me start by telling you, my good friend, that the burger is pretty darn good. That said, I would not recommend that you even bother trying to go to My Father's Office. Here's why: Pros: The burger is great if you happen to like it their way Cons: Read my review. The burger is the only good thing going there. No service. No choice. No reservations. Loud. more

Let me start by telling you, my good friend, that the burger is pretty darn good. That said, I would not recommend that you even bother trying to go to My Father's Office. Here's why: 1. They don't take reservations. Forget getting a table without having to negotiate with people who are currently eating their meal to get their table when they're done. 2. They don't appear to have dedicated waiters, you have to get your menu from another table or at the bar. 3. They only serve limited beer and wine. 4. Forget customizing your order. They're like the soup-nazis there. You get your food how they serve it. Don't ask for ketchup. Don't ask for no cheese. 5. If you actually get a table, you'll get approached by no less than 3 other people who want your table when you're done. Pressure's on! See point #1 above. 6. If you're looking for service with a smile, you can forget about it. I think the servers are actually indentured servants. Or maybe they're dishwashers that have been sent out from the back to help out. Either way, they are not happy, interactive people. 7. Don't leave a coat or umbrella hung up at the front, it will get stolen. When I was there, it was raining and my friend left their umbrella at the front with the other umbrellas. It was gone when we decided to leave. Nice walk down Montana in the rain. 8. It is incredibly crowded, so unless you like yelling to have a conversation over dinner, forget it. 9. Oh, and don't be surprised by how difficult the parking is around Montana Avenue. In short, for an all around better experience, make your way over to O'Brien's Irish Pub at 22nd and Wilshire. Don't bother even attempting to visit My Father's Office. Pros: The burger is great if you happen to like it their way Cons: Read my review. The burger is the only good thing going there. No service. No choice. No reservations. Loud. more