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Father's Office
Gastropub, Bar, and Burger Joint$$$$
South Robertson, Los Angeles
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"Fathers Office Burger is the best burger on the west coast!"(37 Tips)
"The office burger and soft shell crab are amazing here."(9 Tips)
"They also have an awesome beer list and a very knowledgeable staff."(31 Tips)
"But adventurous foodies must try their tastebuds on FO bone marrow."(8 Tips)
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Rachel MercerDecember 15, 2013For newbies: this is a seat yourself scenario, walk up and order at the bar. Don't order your burger well done, and it's probably big enough for two. One of the best beer selections on the West Side.
JKAugust 24, 2021Try House made pimento pub cheese with spiced crispy pork rinds, The office burger, with caramelized onion, bacon, gruyere, maytag blue cheese and arugula & Russian imperial stout ice cream sandwich
Behrad EatsMay 7, 2014You come here for two things, great beer and The Office Burger, which is a piece of heaven between buns featuring caramelized onions, bacon, Gruyere, Maytag blue and arugula. Top 5 in my burger list!
Ben TaylorApril 3, 2015Best burger in LA? I won't contest that. The Office burger falls into the specialty burger category. The caramelized onions are a strong flavor. Fries are seasoned and served with Aioli.
Nicole KastenAugust 31, 2015Do what the internet says. Take seat, order at bar, go back to seat, food will be delivered to table, enjoy. Great burger (don't add or remove anything), tasty marrow. Garlic aioli for fries was good.
Wade SheelerJune 23, 2013Cheese plate goes excellent with their Panama Rum, and the current seasonal special of soft shell crabs is amazing! Go during the day, even on weekends, for a good seat!
Travel + LeisureAugust 6, 2014Order the Office Burger, inspired less by classic hamburgers and more by the flavors of French onion soup. The result remains one of the definitive high-end burgers. Read more
- Chefs FeedAugust 18, 2016The meat has the perfect amount of age, making it a great burger. They also have an awesome beer list and a very knowledgeable staff. Read more
Erik UriarteFebruary 14, 2015The food is good, the cocktails are delicious, beer selection is really awesome. Insufferably hipster, though. And *any* deviation or request off menu (including cocktails) will be summarily rejected.
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 17, 2016The best thing food wise is the fathers office burger. You get a mix of sweet and savory from the meat and bacon molasses sauce.
A more spacious version of the original. Arrive before 7 p.m. on Saturday night to avoid crowds. And of course, the beers and burgers are delicious.
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014Arguably the best burger in Los Angeles served alongside a lengthy list of craft brews at two perennially packed outposts. Read more
Get the Office burger. And if you're as annoyed by the seating situation as I am, stop by at 8:45 or 9 on a weekday. Lively enough but you don't have to hover for a booth.- Rayshawn WilliamsMay 17, 2016The roasted lamb taste very different from most. The meat is tender and taste similar to steak. This is lamb I most definitely recommend.
Thirsty JamesJanuary 25, 2015With so many amazing rare beers on tap, I swear there's one for anything on the menu, even Beet salad! Ha!
Michael KwonJuly 10, 2015Best burgers! Very tasty fries and delicious bar. I recommend the office burger and side of fries.
AMWSeptember 5, 2014There's only one burger on the menu. It's a great one, but it's $12.50 (so-so fries are an extra $2.50). Don't ask for ketchup. Order at the bar. Seating is first come, first serve.
Susanne AultNovember 28, 2011So beer is way amazing! But burger is overrated. Try Blue Palms in hollywood! or even the Kaliwild at 38 Degrees in Alhambra! Or the bucket in. Eagle rock!!! But hey parking is free so that is nice
Derek van VlietNovember 7, 2014The Office Burger medium rare might be the best burger I've ever had. Combine it with a Trumer Pilsner and you're going to have an experience.- Travel + LeisureAugust 6, 2014First-timers take note: requesting ketchup is verboten, as it distracts from the beef’s flavor (and they don’t keep it around anyway). Read more
JohnathanFebruary 16, 2014Get the burger! They don't allow you to add, remove or substitute anything (a little pretentious, especially if you're allergic to something), but it's fantastic.
Anna Eglen-BlackAugust 5, 2013Great food, but they should make a burger w/ soy or no cheese for those lactose intolerant folks who enjoy this place also.
Sam AlonAugust 14, 2013Father's Office Burger. They also serve a really tasty treat from the Helms bakery called a Strawberry Cheesecake Ice cream pop. It's unique and not too sweet.
Christina CoffeyJune 11, 2016Great beers and daily specials small plates are great and fries are excellent but bring your larger wallet because you'll want it all!- IMHO the best burger in town!! Also great selection of beers! Be aware, they don't change anything in the burger. Cheers!
Rachel KJune 7, 2016Not the most vegetarian-friendly, but there's generally a salad or two + fries + a special appetizer that works. But you come here for the large beer list. Much larger than the Santa Monica location.- Nate FolkertJune 16, 2022Liberty Duck Confit Salad - Mustard Greens, Frisee, Figs, Hazelnuts, Tangelo Vinaigrette. $19
Devereau ChumrauApril 15, 2014I NEVER make complaints but this one takes the cake. Just asked for the burger w/o cheese cuz of my allergies & instead of kindly helping they referred to their food as Picassos artwork. Epic fail.
Shannon RyanFebruary 24, 2013Love this place but be prepared to wait. You have to have stealth attack-like skills to snag a table when it's busy--like an animal circling its prey.
Tiffany LySeptember 4, 2011Get the burger like everyone else says, but everything else on the menu is pretty damn good too. pick a favorite drink of choice and start socializing with friends or strangers if you like.
Gloria TapiaOctober 12, 2012Great selection of Belgian beer & tapas. Oh, and there sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy yet soft, with a side of awesome garlic aioli. Not bad...
CJ BruceDecember 6, 2012Awesome beer selection. Should have a sweet veggie burger, but they don't. Get the beet salad, mushrooms or Brussel sprouts. And be prepared to fight for space.
Robert NakamaNovember 4, 2015A must goto for me when I'm in LA. The burger is amazing and the extensive beer list is always impressive.
Mike ChauFebruary 15, 2013Try the Sweet Potato Frites - These are amazing. They're piping hot and crispy and the garlic blue cheese aoili they come with is incredible.
Los AngelesOctober 21, 2013Father's Office 2.0 boasts a long bar with twin sets of 36 taps, plentiful communal tables on an upraised patio, and an increasingly sophisticated menu.- Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014A damn good burger. One and only one: the Office Burger. And don’t try to change a thing because menu alterations will be politely declined. Read more
Christina BakerOctober 16, 2010Great for hanging out with friends after work, but can get crowded. Expect highish end food at decent prices for the tastiness you get. Fries come with a tasty aioli. We always get some to eat with
JasonJuly 10, 2016Bartenders are extremely friendly and don't mind making recommendations. Oh, and the burger is fantastic also.
Delicious food, especially their famous burger. The beer selection is out of this world! I could come here every night. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
sarkisAugust 23, 2014Lots of great beer options on tap. Great burgers. Outdoor seating reminds me of a movie set/the studios.
Alex StillOctober 5, 2018Sleeker and bigger than its Santa Monica counterpart, but the same solid beer list and famous burger.
EaterDecember 20, 2016Sang Yoon's "burger" is probably the seminal gourmet burger in America. Using house dry-aged beef, arugula, caramelized onions, & maytag blue cheese on an long sandwich bun, it's big enough to share.
Nattu DaoudMay 5, 2013Have the F.O. Burger (w/ fries) and a beet salad even if you're vegan. Trust me break your vegan vegan fast. Trust me I did.
Connie ChiuMay 13, 2016Probably my favorite FO. More spacious but still crowded even on a weeknight. Love the outdoor seating though!
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Father's Office
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd)
Los Angeles, CA 90034
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90034
United States
LA's Premier Gastropub
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 AM
(310) 736-2224
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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