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For four star dining in Santa Monica, try Father's Office. This is a great place. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Santa Monica neighborhood. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Burgers award. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Burger and Fries!It's a gourmet burger, not your standard American burger, but I'm cool with that! Their sweet potato fries are ridiculous too, and the dipping sauce... yeah, 5...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best bruger ever! cooked just the way you want it! get there on monday right at 5 and order fast. If you haven't been you haven't lived!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Best Best Burgers in L.A.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is like our 4th stop for the night. With all those alcohol that we consumed we should be passed out by now but instead I'm driving to Father's Office. I didn't even came up with this idea all i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who doesn't really love beer, often adventure on the west side, or eat meat, I was entirely ready to hate this overly-discussed place. I was pleasantly surprised: the staff was nice, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why people keep saying this burger is worth $12, it's not that great. It's good, don't get me wrong, I do think it's a good burger. But, for sure not the best burger I had in my life, nor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can really add much more to what everyone has already said about the burger, so suffice to say I concur. The selection of beers is great. F.O. is a great place to drink a couple of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Wait for it...wait for it...*swallows* This burger is definitely worth $12!"Well spoken words that my friend mumbled out as he chomped away on the signature Office Burger.Last Friday night, I met up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked in w/ a friend around 5-6pm and the place was completely packed...all for good reason. This place has a large collection of draft beers that are not found in most bars -- which immediately puts...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I get the idea.But hipsters mixed with blue cheese?Horrible combo.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally broke down and created a Yelp account just so that I could comment on this poor excuse for a gastro pub. I don't know where you people have been eating, but that burger was so unremarkable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know that this may seem blasphemous but I prefer the newer location on Helms Ave better then this, the original location. Just because it's is the original location doesn't mean that it is better....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How far would you go to have that bite of perfect hamburger? Between the sub-style toasty buns lie the generously cut hamburger pattie with unbelievable amount of juice squirting out with each bite;...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has rose to the top of my list because of numerous factors. I dream about this place and its infamous Office Burger. But it's not just about the food, it's about the whole vibe, the people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were in the area on Saturday and decided to try "the best burger in the USA". Did we like it? Yes, it was ok. Was it worthy of the hype? You've got to be kidding! There are many, many better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, Father's Office gets a lot of hype for their beer selection, all that means is that people in SoCal have VERY low standards when it comes to beer selection. NOW, don't get me wrong. The beer...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a bar.Keep that in mind. Now I'm not much into the bar scene, so when I showed up to this "L.A. Staple", which it totally is, I was surprised when there was a line outside just to get a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is overrated. The burgers were okay. The sweet potato fries was small (portion and size), and the beer was alright. Maybe I just came on a bad day or something, but after the long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short. It's all been said in the hundreds of other posts. The place has an excellent burger. I haven't had anything else besides the burger and sweet potato fries. It's the best $10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wandered in here off the beach in shorts and flip-flops, and did not feel too out of place. For being such a popular and fancy place, the bartender was EXTREMELY nice - even helped me locate a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just an update for those of you who don't have super giant stomachs:I am a girl and I can eat A LOT. Even so, I can only eat 1/2 of the giant burgers of deliciousness that they serve at F.O.Burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
sorry... it's just not good.the burger sucks. service is great, but this guy couldn't cook his way out of a bag.
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, since I'm a hamburger nut my friends all told me "you MUST check out Father's Office- said to be the ultimate!"Review in a nutshell: burger was pretty damn good, but didn't eclipse other great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So...once again, I am critiquing JUST the burger from Father's Office......My coworker and i decided to journey out to Santa Monica for lunch and hit up Father's after hearing so much good stuff about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it ain't no royale with cheese, but it is a tasty burger.applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese, gruyere, arugula and carmelized bacon on a ribeye burger and a baguette. mmmmm good. last time i went the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended I try Father's Office after I took her to a similar place in San Francisco, and I think she wanted to one up me. Well, she did, and had me at the name even if the place blew....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is the only place I have been to that dares to ask the question "Are you a man, or are you a baby?" If, at least when given those options, you are the latter then please skip F.O....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place before I came. Definitely the burgers are AMAZING and the sweet potato fries. i don't really drink alcohol but i thought the beer was pretty good. surprisingly i...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine heard about this place and a few of us had to come out to see if this burger lives up to the hype.We got there around 12:15 pm and it was perfect timing--FO just opened and there were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bar/restaurant is popular and has enjoyed notoriety for it's french fries. I have visited a few times and each time the fries have been very good. They have both regular/shoestring fries and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't knowthis place didn't live up to its hype. i really wanted to like it but the overall experience was just bleh. it was crowded, noisy, seating was limited, needed to stand in an unorganized...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer the other location more. but you should come here so you dont flood the other place.but god this place is so tiny, good luck getting a seat or a place to stand. even on a wed night.food and...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place. Mostly because husband likes it a lot. But I may be ordering the wrong thing. I had a regular cheeseburger and the sweet potato fries. The burger was so so, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend had heard from all over town that this place was something to check out, so we headed over. It was hard to find, a small locale wedged between two bigger establishments, but after a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It gets two because I am not going to sit here and say it was awful food in horrid surroundings. HOWEVER, if I were rating based on value vs. hype it would easily be a one star affair. Let's start...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to F.O. a few of times now, and I have to say the quality of the food has declined slightly. The staff are as friendly and knowledge as always, but their burger was sloppily thrown together...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love burgers, and this place is a great place for a burger of gourmet standards. A part of me doesn't like the fact that it deviates a log from the original as the bun, meat, and toppings all are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't kid yourself.This place is for serious foodies. Sometimes you just need a good burger and a beer and this is the best place in LA for that.Yup, I said it. It's the best.Food:Their burger meat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The Best Burger in LA?" or is it?I first heard of this place, via my girlfriend and via the Food Network. While down here in SoCal, all of the tourist guidebooks seem to mention this place as the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good, the fries, actually really good. The OK, the burger. Looking for service ? The menu will clearly state it isn't available here, Carl's Jr...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving it 3 stars because of the french fries both the regular and sweet potato (best ever) were so good the office burger was not bad but I wouldn't go back for another one I was expecting more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love bunnies. I love lamp. And I LOVE a place where the beer menu is 5x longer than the food menu!!!Don't get me wrong, I love food. But I just might love beer more. Ok, I lied I do love beer more!...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason they don't get 5 stars is because there is almost always an extremely uncomfortable seating situation. At least the last time I went, the door man asked the couple at the table to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
: The BBBBEEEESSSSTTTT burger I've ever had in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-: The service was alright.!: Sweet potato fries are my fave and theirs were good!?: Why are there two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta love when someone takes over a business and takes Bud/Miller/Coors off the menu like the Fathers Office owner did. This place is cool, I got there early cuz I've heard about the lines. And...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i was visiting SoCal and was referred here by a friend. Me and the wife shared a burger, sweet potato fries and the goat cheese gratine. Since they only have the one burger on the menu... ill have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't like beer and burgers? Jerks. That's who. And I guess vegetarians/vegans but I am not here to quibble over such things. Father's Office is a dark and crowded place. Dark and crowded can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to come to Father's Office for a long time. I saw the episode of After Hours with Daniel. I saw Chef Sang Yoon on Top Chef Masters. I knew what I was getting into. No ketchup? Fine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh Father's Office.I knew I had to try thee,I've been on somewhat of a red meat spree.I had heard so many good things about you,So I had to see if the rumors were true.Walked in, a dark and dingy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for the last few years and every time the food and beer have been phenomenal. I know the place is to have a wait outside because of max capacity issues but the last time I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, if everyone and their mothers weren't jabbering on and on about how amazing this place is, I promise you would look at their menu and laugh. Who knows, maybe the concept of a burger served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first got here, I expected a bigger place than what it was, considering there was a bar. It felt like a closet in there, since it was a little crowded. It's open seating too! Therefore, you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST burger and beer selection in L.A.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not a cheap place to hang around, but the food is really good, plus the environment. It is a bar, meaning, no waiter to take you to the table. You kind of need to be just standing there, next to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I tried my very first meat product in 12 years. Yes, that's right. I hadn't had a piece of meat for that long and the place I was told to go was Fathers Office. What a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went the first time last night... got there right at 5 to avoid the mad dash for dining space.Incredible wine/beer selection.Burger was pretty decent - toppings perfectly complimented each other, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm very chill environment, minus the stalking and waiting for people to be done with their table, small venue, but well worth it. Sweet potato fries with garlic dip, but no ketchup (my gf wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a safe, delicious bet. From the reviews I'm sure you can tell the burgers and fries are top-knotch and the beer selection is practicall unrivaled. The bartenders are really helpful when it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place, great beer, great food, bit overpriced, not worth waiting in line. we need more places like this!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a far away trendy destination in my own mind -- I'd heard it was good and wanted to try it. So a while back, I tried to go (before I lived here). Came on a weeknight but it was so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will not try to reiterate too much of what has been said with over 700 reviews. My friends and I decided to eat their famous Office Burger, Sweet Potato fries, and beers(I'm not sure whether they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...I finally got myself over here after a 2 hour hike at Temescal. I felt the reward was deserving and I was correct. My friends and I debated between this place and The Counter (which I have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to both locations and at each one I didn't have any problems with the wait. Other than that... AMAZING! The burger was beyond anything that I've tried here in LA. WAY better than IN and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall a bit of a let down. Don't get me wrong a hipsters thought mating of modern lighting and wood with a impresive beer selection sounds like a winner, however this really is a first time visit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office, not for Father's.I tried to grab a burger here with my wife and baby - no go. Opened the door and was met with this meathead who looked up and grunted 'no babies' like he could have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I think of this place I think of yam fries. The best yam fries ever. Their burgers are good, they have a great selection of beers that you don't find at your typical bar like Youngs Oatmeal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the Office Burger and sweet potato fries, can't be beat. The burger is very moist and after seeing a clip from the show: 'After Hours with Daniel' found out that it's made from 1/2 fresh beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the burger. The caramelized onions are awesome. Sweet potato fries are the BEST around. Beer selection is nice.But the last couple times I've been disappointed. I think they changed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm probably going to be stoned to death after this statement. But I'm sorry, Father's Office burger isn't all that. It wasn't even that great... at all.Am I the only one who doesn't get the hype...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went to this one first on a double date with my college buddy and his wife. Well 7 pm is not the idea time to be here. But I must say we entered right away but right after us there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i knew my father's office, well, when it was my father's office.!!!just like the ny corner bars of yesteryear, but with great food. the yam fries are amazing and a must have. the MD crispy crab was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited the other location first and this one was a bit of a disappointment. It's a lot smaller than the other location with no outside patio seating. I was with a small party and it was hard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy hamburger place is cute.Prices are a little high for buger and fries kind of place but it's Santa Monica and this is a trendy place.We came here with a group and although it was busy we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh yeah.As good as it's reputation, for once.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might as well throw in my two-cents on this popular Yelp destination.First thing's first: the Burger. I know people on Yelp have varying opinions on the FO Burger. Personally, I think it's original,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like trying new things, but sometimes it just feels so good to be able to go into a restaurant and know exactly what you're going to get. Burger: medium rare, sweet potato fries, Pliny the Elder....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said before. Outstanding beer selection with new beers on tap every visit, spectacular food (one of the nation's top burgers), and sub-par atmosphere (it can seat like 20 people and no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, let me make this clear. The 4 stars are for the sweet potato fries and beer. On the burger alone I would say 3 stars. Let's examine why. First and most importantly is the bun. I see what they're...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, but last night my bun was soggy : ( I was lucky though, my friends and I were able to snag a table for 5. Burgers have that authentic BBQ grill flavor, plus tangy blue cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office has 738 reviews. I feel that you are not truly a Yelper until you make the trek and review this place. Friday night, I earned my badge. I came here on a first date last night. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded and expensive. But wow, what a selection of beers! Russian River IPA, you are my new favorite. Smooth going in with a pleasantly sharp hoppy bite at the end. The burger was as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. Like most other rave reviews I see about places in LA, and then I go, the only reasonable conclusion I can come to is that people in LA are more about hype than substance. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sold.I was, and honestly still am, on a mission to find that crafty beast--the best sweet potato fries around. Did I find it? Well, maybe not as steak-cut sweet potato fries still haunt my dreams,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lets be real. FO does not live up to the legend mostly because getting a damn table is that rare combination of luck and tenacity that I don't want to hope for when I'm trying to relax and drink good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of the office burger and the sweet potato frites!!! We went here because of an episode we saw on the Food Network. That along with the reviews here on Yelp tempted us to try this place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OVERALL RATING = 8.5 / 10Overall FOOD = 9What I had: FO Burger = 9 Sweet Potato Fries = 9Drinks: New Belgium's Dandelion Ale = 9.5 Anchor Steam = 9ATMOSPHERE = 8SERVICE = 7---COMMENTS---...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As my bf says, FO had "broke da mouth" office burger and sweet potato fries. Though the line outside, plus the longer wait for a seat inside, can be intimidating, it's worth the drive to the west...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is not your typical drinking nor dining establishment, therefore it is going to be a type of place that will either get glowing reviews or really nasty reviews.* During peak hours...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, food. Too crowded, expensive wine. Walka
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome place. i live in san diego but i saw this place on the food network and wanted to check it out. the burger is super good. i love how its on a roll and not a typical burger bun. get the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, overhyped, overcrowded--this place sucks.Like overpriced beers? Like trendiness? Like drinking with idiots? Like stupid bartenders/girls who can only explain the difference between beer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place zero stars I would. Why? Because my family and I were not able to experience anything more than what Mark G. described below.This location is a whole in the wall.. that even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know those places you like to brings your friends to who come in town for a visit? ...the spots that make them think, "Dayuuuuum I wish I lived here? All I have is a _______ place to eat." Well,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is over rated. Two burgers, one order of fries, a beer and a glass of wine $47.00. I was assured that I would love my burger. It started out with "NOT" piping hot fries (excuse me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 course meal:Goat cheese gratinee.Beet salad.Oatmeal stout ribs stout.Asparagus with pancetta.Office burger sweet potato fries (not in a shopping cart anymore)or Bistro steak if you're cutting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burger and Sweet Potato Fries! Is it the best burger in LA? I can't say, but it's certainly a different kind of burger, therefore I could see why some people just don't like it. As stated a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in LA for a year. There are two things I miss: the Glendale Mall and Father's Office. PROS.-The Burger. By far the best burger I've had in my life. It is juicy, big, and has all the right...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was a 3 1/2 star, so I round up. The burger is pretty unique, with some grilled black stuff on top of a juice patty and some spinach to cut it just right, topped off on a french roll......
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
best burger is quite an accolade, and while the meat was cooked perfectly well, juicy, good thickness, and the melted cheese was excellent, the overall conclusion -- good but not unique.maybe it would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated.Fries are great. Beer selection is quite good but it was entirely missing a selection of non-hoppy lager/ pilsners like the more Czech/ German type beers that I prefer with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.0 STARS STRONGImpressive.Must gets: BURGER, SWEET POTATO FRIES, PORK BELLY, BEERI also got the beef bone marrow. Not too impressed. The steak tartare were too sour. But other than that, great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one reason to be in the Father's Office if you are coming from the eastside, and that is for their famous burger. Much heralded all over Los Angeles as maybe THE best burger in town, my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With so many good burgers available around L.A., there's bound to be a lot of debate about who's #1. For me, the best is still to be found at Father's Office. You must have it as is - french roll,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had the burger and sweet potato fries, but these 2 items are all you really need to know about. The burger is absolutely phenomenal. The sweet potato fries are perfectly crisp. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to LA twice. and so I've been to Father's Office twice. Each trip to LA entailed hours of research to ensure each meal is not wasted on mediocre and subpar food that contains thousands of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Burger was Not the Best,its alright. I'd prefer a black angus burger from Carls Jr. sorry . However, the fathers office burger does taste different from all other burgers I've had. It tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it was tasty, but it was damn expensive. I got a burger, sweet potato fries, and a glass of Allagash and next thing I knew, I was $30 poorer. Good thing my friends got there first and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still utterly amazing. Just remember, it's in Santa Monica, it's really super crowded, and you gotta seat yourself. So be patient, but stealthy and somewhat possessive when waiting for some seating,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers I've ever had the pleasure of eating.This place was packed on a Sunday night. My friend and I had to hover around other customers for a good 10 minutes to swoop in for their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, good beer, and good other stuff on the menu. They cooked my burger too long though. It was well done around the edges. It tastes much better rare. They also don't have ketchup according...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fathers Office doesn't need your business. They reserve the right to not let you in if they don't feel like it, to not offer you table service, and for you to find your own damn table! The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmm sweet potato fries and a fat burger with some pear cider. LOve the atmosphere and ambiance. I highly recommend this place. Does get a bit of that lame Santa Monica crowd, figures.... it's in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In college I was DYING to try this place but I never went, tonight I went right before I watched Food Inc. and momentarily got panicked into abandoning all processed foods and meats only to remember...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when you associate anything with blue cheese, it's only good with buffalo wings and nothing else. However, Father's Office does a great job using blue cheese and caramelized onions that would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this place was hyped up a LITTLE too much before I tried it the first time.The burger is fantastic, don't get me wrong, but it isn't anything over-the-top amazing. judy w. puts it perfectly: its a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEEEEER!Swoop a seat before the crowd comes in. My friend "bounces" this place and texted me once saying that Wade Robinson goes there with his wife. HOLLAR....I bet you wouldn't know even see him...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No wait for me since I had friends who got there on time (sorry!) and snagged a table. I didn't mind the bench seating. Overpriced ($12 for a basic burger with nothing but GruyA�re, caramelized onions...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Great Beer. Benches are a little hard if you plan to drink a few of them and I don't mind ordering at the bar but if you are going to charge these rates give me a little service....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger rocks, the fries are great, they have a great beer selection. I seriously don't understand what the bitching is about. I give it four stars because I hate the awkward confrontations when 2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, what is the story with these burgers? How do they get them like that? They're so... soft! Soft like uncooked ground beef, but the burger is fully cooked. It is a pretty unusual burger, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OOHHHH EMMM GEEEE!!I saw Father's Office on a special on Food Network...or was it Discovery channel? Or TLC?....either way, it was on TV and it was late at night when my mind is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno. I really wanna love this place, but it won't let me. I've lived 3 blocks away from this place for 30% of my life. Pass it everyday. Used to be friends with the original owner who got married,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, maybe It's cuz I am old and don't look so hip any more, or maybe I have been around enough that I refuse to put up with crappy indifferent service in the name of being cool and trendy....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint about this place is how crowded and noisy it is, but then it is a pub. I usually order the burger, sweet potato fries and one of the specials off the board... and I've never been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get down to it:My two buddies and I finally came here after hearing, and reading, great things about it. We got there about ten minutes after it opened and got a seat right away. If you do plan...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dream of their burger. I drool & lust after their sweet potato fries, "office" bleu cheese burger & ice cold Heff. wam bam thank you ma'am combo. I don't even mind that its insanely crowded on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger is indeed excellent. But it's a cluster-f. Usually the place is packed with no where to sit and hardly anywhere to stand.You can only order from the bar, which is not a big deal. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I have had a burger without onion here, so I am confused as to why I was informed tonight that they will not make any changes or substitutions at all, and if my allergic self doesn't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Straight from TwoHungryPandas, my food blog (see profile):Bar/interior picture: http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/iuAXwlgtRVt8p5N79-FEXQ/lBar food? Yea, you usually won't expect to find good food at a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gourmet Burgers meet Belgium beer - kind of a cool combo.Slightly pretentious - but that probably has something to due with the paparazzi filled street chasing actresses getting their hair done and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why would anyone pay $12 for a burger? Ummm, how about because it's one of the best burger ever!!! I've been dying to try this place after fellow foodies told me about it and I was not disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum. good thing I like everything in the hamburger b/c apparently we're not allowed to alter it! good beer, fries, and food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
people seem to squirm when you tell them no substitutions and sorry they don't serve ketchup here, so don't embarrass me by asking.But seriously, maybe its time to just shut up and let someone else be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dealing with F.O. is such a pain. The actual ambiance is alright but since there's no waitress getting a table is ridiculous there's like 5 tables? lol and your waiting there to get your food when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BFF: What do you want to order, BF?BFF's really, really nice BF: A burger and sweet potato fries.BFF: Oooh! I love sweet potato fries. Do you want to share them babe?BFF's really, really nice BF: No....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from F.O. and I had to review it. The place was totally packed and I was totally bummed and hating F.O. for a while. We actually decided to just order out (three Office Burgers and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My father's actual office is way cooler. You can definitely tell this is the kind of place you're supposed to love. The kind of place you should take out of town guests. The kind of place that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, first things first. Can you people please stop coming here? I mean honestly, don't you have anything better to do with your time and money then to wait for hours to pounce on a table like a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place! You should keep things simple by ordering the 'Office Burger', and a pint. One interesting thing happened to me, and my date. An elderly woman ( who's apparently there every week)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing burgers and great beer selection...like a pub for grown ups...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here around 9:30pm for late night food after a movie. Perfect local haunt. Too bad it's sooo popular. Wasn't in the mood for a burger or a beer - but they had excellent alternative options. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger and sweet potato fries ever. Period.Great beer selection too. Hard to find a sitting place though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived shortly after it opened so there was no crowd. We were greeted by the bar-maiden with a smile. I had this excited and confused look when I saw all the bar taps so she asked if I would like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though my sorority sisters would tell you otherwise, I am very picky about my meat. So I can tell you with conviction that Father's Office has the best burger you will find in this or any other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things I love about this place?NO SUBSTITUTIONS! LA is full of the, "I deserve to have it my way, regardless of how picky I am" and it makes me sick.Food is made to be eaten as the chef sees it here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very rare in LA do you find a place where there are no substitutions or alerations made to your order. Father's Office is very strict about its "no substitution, no alterations" policy. Pretty scary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what everyone is talking about? Some friends and I went, ordered the tuna dish that everyone was raving about and it came back with just a few slices of fish. WTH! My friend was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I signed up for yelp just to let you all know about this place.First of all it is open seating, no waiters, and sub par service.With no seat wait the place is a zoo, with no waiters you don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after having eaten at what I thought was a great burger joint (the Bowery), I will have to say that Fathers Office beat the tar out of it. First off, we got there a half hour before it opened so we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No less than a 3, and no more than a 4. Just like how I like my women.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
666 reviews? My favorite number and i'm about to ruin it. darnit. Father's Office. What more can a man ask for? Amazing selection of beer and excellent Burger. When I mean excellent I mean the best on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers, great beer, great place
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you better like gruyere cheese if you order the house specialty cheese burger -- 'cause there's no missing that flavor when you eat this thing. the meat is terrific and so is the baguette bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely love this place. Best pub in all the land. Awesome beers and even more awesome burgers. I hate to hype it up, but the burgers are the most flavorful that I've ever had. Here, you can't get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure there's not much I can say about Father's Office that hasn't already been said. Still the best burger I've had in LA and still one of the best microbreweries south of the Pacific Northwest....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST burger I have had to date. The meat is perfect, the bread is perfect, and they use arugala instead of plain old lettuce...and the onions!! Ugh! Apparently they slow cook the onions for 8...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this one on a whim because we weren't liking some penthouse club on 2nd st. Anyway...I was looking for some good drinks and some peace and quiet.We arrived here at about midnight...they were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so many good things about this place, I decided to give it a try. Our party of three went on a Sunday afternoon, starving, hoping to beat the dinner rush and get our day started right....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bring in the local flavor, pull up a...well sit on a bench and enjoy the taste of a new beer. Order a burger but don't you dare ask for changes. It's worth it anyway. A great place for locals if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever lived in the UK, you'll see this is probably the closest thing to an actual pub you'll ever find in LA. A bit small and a bit crowded, yes, but with delicious food, one of the most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this Father's Office.Crowded, brutal, not fun, not enjoyable, crazy, meat eating frenzy.Why? Why would anyone go here?Now the one in Culver? 5 Stars! Awesome. Go there. It is a better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These burgers are top notch! I suggest you try the sweet potato fries and a "Bubble Up" (type of soda). I don't drink, but they have plenty of beer on tap. They always have games on. Just don't ask...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since before it was "discovered" by the seething masses and the press. I remember when I could drop by at 12:30 on a Friday night, sit at the bar with plenty of room to each side, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1. Fine selection of hand crafted microbrews and the like. Check. Hennepin. Double check.2. Father's Office Burger, Onion Relish, Guyere Cheese, Arugula, perfectly cooked patty. Check. 3. No...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yup, it's true. better than the LA location.i was a little surprised when the girl asked how i wanted my burger cooked. i thought you couldn't make any changes? when it arrived (quickly!), the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to go on the westside. The burger and fries are unbelievable. The beer selection is also amazing. Only flaw is that you usually have to wait outside in line and then once you get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you like crowdy crowds, it's probably a good idea to try to sneak in during off hours. Otherwise it's a solid place to eat some tasty food and try some good beers. The beer selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"We don't serve ketchup here."Are you KIDDING me?!? At a place that's famous for the burger and fries, you're not going to give customers ketchup if they want it? This is ridiculous, and I will not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to come here after hearing so much about it with my cousin who was visiting with a friend and my boyfriend. We got here around 6-7ish and we found parking right in front of the place!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FO is the drop dead gorgeous girl that doesn't have to try. You know you want her, and she knows everyone wants her, so she can be picky, unreasonable, and you'll still wait in a long line on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers that I've ever had in my life. Great fries and bar area too. The only downside is that this place doesn't have ketchup for the french fries. All in all a perfect fancy bar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly. As a recent carnivore (my BF and I started eating meat again a couple of months ago), I have to say the burger and sweet potato fries here provided for one of the most satisfying meals I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always wanted to come here and I finally got the chance to. The one thing that surprised me though is that upon entering the restaurant/bar, it was an open seating restaurant. So finding seats...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty enough but I've never believed the Office Burger to be an actual burger. For one thing it's oblong! It's more like a meatloaf in a roll. And I'm not that crazy about fighting for a table and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The famous burger is damn tasty (though I still think the Hungry Cat's is better) and they have a great selection of microbrews on tap, which is pretty much all I ask for in a restaurant. I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For sure one of the best burgers in L.A. Blue cheese, arugula, gruyere, good beef, BACON COMPOTE?!...there are more ingredients in there I think, but the above are the flavors that stand out....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is only fair that I upgrade to five after having eaten one of their burgers again. I only come here on Tuesdays for old high school friends' unofficial "Thirsty Tuesday" gathering. At 9 the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like this place, then someone wrote a story about the burger and then the next thing you know the place is filled with a bunch of schmucks. But they had a really good burger so you dealt...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty famous in LA. It's often said to have the best burger in town. They only have one burger, they only make it ONE way, no customization! But trust me, it's the best combination of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my brother and I came here because he had read about it and the chef. We are both BIG FOODIES. It was not what I had expected. It is a VERY small place with bench seating and a bar. There is no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get there at 4pm on Fridays to get a seat. By 5pm, you probably won't get one. It was so crowded when we went that we ended up sharing a table with a really cool couple. I give it high marks for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's really only two reasons why you wouldn't love this place. One is that the hype has to drown out the actual goodness of the place. The second is that you think a burger has to taste like a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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I love Father's Office. I love this particular FO even. The beer selection is great, the burger is AWESOME (granted, you cannot substitute anything in it) and the fries are great (ketchup lovers beware - they...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say?Big juicy burgers.Wide assortment of foreign beers.Friendly, quick service.Oh wait, where's the ketchup? No need! The burgers and food here are plenty flavorful and they are packed with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Other fathers office is bigger better and not such a pain in the ass. If you want same atmosphere then try BAR FOOD its down the street on whilshire and just west of bundy. Dont get me wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For one, park in the neighborhoods if you don't want to pay toll. And get ready to wait since usually this place is packed. I honestly don't mind waiting. You just can't be a pussy when it's time to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food...but as far as service goes, food gets sent out and cleared and that's mostly it. It was a hot spot for the young crowd with a very blunt and unsmiling doorman who controlled the crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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this place was packed to the super extreme, and once i got a little alcohol in me, i fell right into the crowd without missing a beat, fun place, great music........ check it out
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, has this place gone down hill in the last year! I went there a year ago and the burger WAS heavenly - in fact, it was so good that I have gone 3 times since to give them second, third chance....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to grab a beer and a bite to eat with a friend. Burgers are really good along with the sweet potato fries. They have a great selection of beers as well. The only downside is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like Fathers Office. I've had a picture of one of their burgers tacked up on my wall for almost a year, ever since I first heard about the place. Maybe that sort of anticipation got my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What I will say is that they are some of the best sweet potato fries I have ever had. BUt sadly, they're still not good enough to be worth going there. I just get stressed out going in the door....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Melt in your mouth burgers with caramelized onions.Sweet potato fries with aioli sauce.Great choice of beer.Yummmmmm! If you're not really a beer person, the bartender will ask you a few questions and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
,,,,,,great place to have a beer! check out their list,,,,,,,little crowed on friday after work hours!! street parking is pretty easy!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this a 5 star review IN SPITE OF the seating here. That's how good the food and drink is.Read the rest of the reviews if you want something more in depth. They've got a great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, and fun atmosphere. A good selection of beer!Loved it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a beer selection. I was just happy to get Pliny the Elder on tap. What a treat! They had a ton of beers on tap and many Belgians in 750's. I'd say just stick to this place for the beers....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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This super popular santa monica bar has a fantastic beer selection (esp. Belgian and hard-to-find California brews). The food is pretty good too. The only drawback is that its usually very crowded - go early...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
trust me... i really wanted to love this burger. but it just didn't happen. i give it big ups for being different but that's where it ends. i always order my meats medium so to stay with my trend...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Father's Office,I would like to complain formally at your continuous attempts to ruin my attempt to watch what I eat. Whenever i go I'm inexplicably drawn to order your burger, some sweet potato...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place.. their burgers are absolutely delicious (although one time it was overly salted, but i'll let that go). .. yes, their space is limited, but it makes this FO that much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome sweet potato fries. Great beer list. It's so popular for a reason. Don't be surprised if you wait in line - one in, one out - on a busy sporting day or for happy hour.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was at Father's office was maybe 15 years ago, prior to it contracting hip-and-trendy-phony-baloney syndrome. Over the last few years, whenever I am in SM on Montana, I hope to stop...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.. One of my favorite burgers.. The reason for the missing star is for the price.. It's damn expensive for a hole in the wall looking joint.. But still well worth an occasional visit.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's tons of reviews on this place, so I'm gonna keep mine blunt and to the point.Are you a burger snob? Check.Are you a bit of beer snob? Check.You'll love this place. I know I do. Their blue...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a ton of reviews on this place so let's keep it short and sweet.Hamburger was pretty darn tasty. I would go back over and over for that sandwich and those amazing Sweet Potato Fries....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't really knock the original location but the fact that the seating is minimal in an establishment that offers the type of meals you sit down for..... it's a bit discouraging.Other than that, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Father's Office was just that. A-Ok. Their sweet potato fries were good, but I can't believe they don't serve ketchup! Their aioli sauce can't compare to Bloom's (YUM!). And their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not the best burger I've ever had, but pretty good. The Burger was served on a french bread roll, so not the traditional hamburger shape (FYI). The place is small, went on a Tuesday night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Voted a few times to have the best burgers in Los Angeles, Father's Office definitely knows how to tantalize the taste buds with their one of a kind non-editable burgers. That means no changes! You get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Father's office is pretty good, but i must admit, i've had better. maybe it's the fact that they wouldn't allow ketchup and their aioli sauce isn't the best aioli sauce i have ever had. I don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Sat outside, enjoyed the day. I had 1.5 burgers - finished my friend's when she couldn't. Not too noisy, about right in terms of table spacing/density. The sweet potato fries were just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would probably get virtually egged by you all for saying this but Father's Office is completely overrated! They have a good burger... it's a little different... and their sweet potato fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Nook Bistro, my craving for this burger never went away ... so tonight, I go. My vegetarian friends come with ... and I, was to meet with, let's say, an old friend.I order my usual beer -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its a tiny bar - with not very many tableswent here with my girls for vday and enjoyed / loved the smooth italian red paired with my perfect burger. the crowd is really diverse- from old to young -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's office is a wonderful place to try out new brews. I loooove beer so once I can park my tush in a seat with a beer in my hand it's fun times and I want to stay there all night...which,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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The food is spectacular hence the wait, but it is almost impossible to get in 30 minutes past opening and it stays that way until it closes. You order at the bar and when you tell them what you want on your...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Sunday afternoon around 5pm, thinking seating would be easy but we were wrong. We found one seat at the bar and were tandem while eating the Office burger and sweet potato fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I say forget about the calories and grab a stool at the bar and just keep drinking!. Whatever it is you like they will definitely have...from hoppy to malty to tangy to sweet to bitter to bittersweet....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic warm duck confit salad! It's dressed generously with a flavorful vinaigrette, candied hazelnuts, small diced figs and a juicy leg of duck on the side. A wonderful alternative to the burger!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
copied and pasted from an email to a close friend regarding my experience with fathers office:though ive been to this place before for a good beer and a handful offries, ive never tried their much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent gastropub in Santa Monica. Great selection of microbrews on tap, fun, art deco "office" style decor. They have another restaurant in Culver City, but the original holds it's own. Helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not hungry enough for a burger, or dieting, or someone who doesn't eat meat, you MUST have the mushroom salad. My friend recently introduced me to the mushroom salad the other night at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In Father's Office's defense, if the place wasn't so packed (with annoyingly fratboyish clientele) I'd give it another star or two. The beer selection is pretty good, although I've been to less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here to get a burger. Actually, he wanted a burger and I just wanted out of this place. It will filled with yuppies disguised as hipsters and packed. I mean it was standing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets a 3.5 This review is strictly based on the food. I don't care about the long lines here, the booze, the lack of tables, or the hovering over people to find a seat or even a place to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger was decent, very meaty and juicy with fresh greens, but I don't think it justifies a $12 price tag though. I've heard their sweet potato fries are to die for but nah, didn't order them. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best warm mushroom salad. Ever. It was a special, and it was perfect. Three different kinds of mushrooms, goat cheese, red onions. Tons of bacon. Salads need bacon.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the burger at Father's Office but it is not my favorite in Los Angeles or the United States for that matter.The Good:1. Unique burger with great, thin, crispy fries and a delicious garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is the benchmark of Los Angeles gastropubs, bar none. Actually they could be the benchmark for all gastropubs in the world.Only downside about this location is that too many people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place I keep frequenting! How come? Because part of it is you have to be competitive which I love. Who doesn't want to fight for a seat just to eat? You can seriously have some great stare...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once - and it took me a few minutes to figure out that you just order from the bar. The guy at the front just told us we can sit anywhere we wanted - so I thought that would mean...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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To the dude who believes Carl's Jr. is better than Father's Office: good, go to Carl's. I don't want to run into you here. Father's Office can tout the best burger in L.A. because they use aged beef, arugula...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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To anyone who disagrees that Father's Office is undeniably one of the best burgers anywhere - they don't have a clue what a burger is. Now granted, there are no substitutions or special requests and that for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FO has a decent beer selection, good crowd and a low d-bag/fake level. i didn't eat any full meals but the spicy olives and mushrooms appetizers are great. the size of the place seems comfortable to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With an introduction like this: "Father's Office is the home of the renowned "Office Burger." The burger has earned accolades, such as "The True Burger King" from Esquire Magazine, "the burger as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their burger was amazing. Hands down spectacular! I never thought I could eat a burger without ketchup before and enjoy it, but father's office proved me wrong. Their location is a bit small, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great burger, the best I've had in LA, and lots of beers on tap to choose from. The sweet potato fries are also amazing. There's no reservations so getting a seat can be a bit like boarding a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 596 reviews and still 4 stars must mean something! I've heard a lot about this place. I had high expectations, and those were met and exceeded! This place is pretty cool, limited seating, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure Father's Office can be a pain in the ass but that's why it's called "Father's Office". It's not meant to give you the warm and fuzzies.I come here for one reason and one reason only: the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So when my cousin and I found Father's Office listed on the Yelp App for iPhone under the search for Best Burger, I wasn't sure what to expect. Most of the reviews had been positive, except someone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one place in town (Santa Monica) that can feed the craving of an amazing burger... Father's Office. Yes, this location is slightly small and yes, you might have to wait a while to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
snotty scenester spot. skip it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal choice in imported beers and amazing hamburgers and fries. A bit on the expensive side but also well worth the experience. I invite you to indulge.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get the hype. You have to seat yourself and the place is really tiny, so I was expecting a perfect burger that would make up for it all. It didn't. I don't like the fact that you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a friend of mine from out of state suggested we try this place out last year sometime and I instantly fell in love with their sweet potato fries in those little shopping carts, and medium well done...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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It's all been said here: the beer selection rewards more sophisticated swillers and the burgers (in the one variety they offer) are terrific. Bar staff can be inattentive or just straight up rude (the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked out Father's Office for the first time a couple months ago for some late night beers and didn't take advantage of the food, more specifically the Office Burger. Of course the beer selection...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These are hands down the BEST BURGERS I have ever had. The sweet potato fries are delicious and the bartenders are always friendly and prompt. There are only two reasons that I gave it 4 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and it was a totally different experience each time.I went a Friday night and man, when they say packed, they mean packed! When I walked in, it felt like I had to fight my way to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Father's Office is not for everyone. For example, some people like good food and are willing to trust those who have been trained to prepare it well. Also, seeing as how their beer is actually interesting and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, look. let's be up front with things. this is a small bar that gets PACKED if you go at the wrong times. there is no table service and their menu is pretty small.think of it like going to your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person in L.A. that isn't enamoured with the father's Office or its burger? It's bitter, yep I said it, bitter which in my world does not equal tasty.The sweet potato fries are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
She Says:Skip the Frou Frou Colas and the Ginger Ale (it's ginger beer and is not good straight up). I tend to only drink in social settings and more so in the evening than during lunch so I opted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still 5 stars but what i want to know is....WHERE DID THE SHOPPING CARTS GO?! came here yesterday for a late lunch and the sweet potato fries weren't being served in its signature shopping cart. :(...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy wow- this burger is the burger of all sparkle taste bud sensations- not only does the venue provide the great atmosphere (when you find a place to sit) but the burger is absolutely the most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seems that I am one of the few who aren't that crazy about the burger here. It's the "caramelized" onions that ruined it for me -- I love caramelized onions but these are like "over-caramelized" ie:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office rocks. Just got back from here and have a happy belly full of sweet potato fries and a few delicious beers. They have a really great beer selection consisting of many different types...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this kills me because there burgers are amazingly delicious but the atmosphere takes away my appetite. I haven't been to Culver City location but based on the numerous tables and and burger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes! The perfect man food - burger and a beer. The only thing i'm knocking is the hunt for a table. This place is pop-u-lar!What is not to like. You got one of the best bugers, damn great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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I can't believe I wasted $12 on a nasty burger with some sorta gooey brown sauce I might as well call "crapola". And what the heck is spinach doing on my burger? No subsitutions? Are you freaking kidding me?...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My burger was really...sweet. Literally. I love caramelized onions, but they were so overpowering that I could barely taste the cheeses =(The beef was delicious, though. I asked for my burger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy!!I ordered the burger which was delicious!! Note that you CAN NOT make ANY modifications. The burger comes with bacon, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and arugula. You can not take anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great, great place for a burger and beer. only knock is the seating system is horrible. it brings out the angry bong.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who has been met with exasperated gasps for asking for a burger with two different types of cheese, I love that Father's Office holds true to a vision of two cheeses on their burger. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in West LA for 4 years and plan to return in the near future. When I do, Father's Office is going to be one of he first places I go to reacquaint myself.I usually do the typical here - The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So after reading an article on the best burger's in LA I decided to do my own little quest of about a dozen or so restaurants. I am now about 70% done with a 3 or 4 more to go, and by far this has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a restaurant going with the bar feel. Half the place is sit around the bar, and the other half is tables. Smuched together. Great beers, stuff that's different. You'll pay the price; its not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Puhlease! Its a hamburger, and the service is well-RIDICULOUS! I asked for a hamburger without onions (I had a date) they said we cant change the menu! I said I am not asking you to change the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I might be the only person on here who absolutely hated the burger. I thought the beef was ok quality, the bread good, the service beyond subpar....and the burger that I got was undercooked and just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I need to try this place again. The burgers was good, but umm....really? The wait was HORRENDOUS! I can't believe I waited in the cold for that along.There were no seats, so me and my date had to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's the original start of the burger craze. and quite possibly the original guy to start the burger cum foie gras melt in the country. i mean i've had ones in nyc which charged $20 for one. but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 2nd best burger I've had in LA overall, but thee best in West LA. Definitely a must-try. Good beer selection, tasty burger and kick back atmosphere, it's all good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some people before they die might think about sex. For others, they might ponder the meaning of life, or consider scaling Mount Everest.I WANT TO DIE WITH AN OFFICE BURGER IN MY MOUTH. More...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
as jim morrison warned us: this is the end, my only friend, the end. is it inevitable that anything good turns bad? the burger that brought me such joy in prior sittings, that made me daydream in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything that's needs to be written about Father's Office has already been written--except for one thing. As someone who has spent time in some of the finest burger joints from coast to coast,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS REVIEW IS BASED ONLY ON THE FOOD. Because really there is nothing I could write here that someone else hasn't said. So with that I will just mention that this place probably has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew the hanguksarams (Korean people) could make such a damn tasty burger??? Friends and co-workers in LA had been telling me about this place for months. FO, owned by chef Sang Yoon, is known...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bar, so seat yourself. Be prepared to wait to sit as this place is always crowded. With that said, expect a wait.If you love to try different types of beers like I do, then you will love this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we had:Office BurgerFried YamsLambicOffice Burger: patty was PERFECT!!! Wish the carmelized onions didnt over power the gruyere cheese since i love cheese so much. Fried Yams: good. a little salty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ketchup. They do not serve this sweet tangy sauce of the Gods with what I concede are excellent fries. I felt pretty lame charading dipping fries into imaginary dipping sauce, and yes, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger ever.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Canadian friends wanted to peep this hyped place so we met up with them here for dinner. I'll keep this short and sweet because there really isn't anything stellar about Father's Office but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the seating situation sucks. A gal pal and I went on a Sat. afternoon to window shop at Montana, but first stopping by FO to eat. It was 3PM and packed! We sat on some stools, but eventually a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place but I think the novelty of it has begun to wear off on me. The burgers are great, but over priced. However they do have a great selection of beers on tap that make...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is straight up cool. Mostly becaues it's different than other Pubs you may have been to. The menu is simple. Like the In and Out of Pubs so you don't have to squaller over what you want....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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The burgers are killer as are the fries. The only bad aspect is that there is usually no place sit, but the food is so good just go outside and sit on the curb.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They probably have good beer and food. I wouldn't know cause as soon as I got in the place I was in a line, for what, I had no idea. So there I stood, wondering if I was in line for bathroom or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
finally made it here after living in west l.a. for 2 years. after all the hype i've heard, surprisingly F.O. didn't disappoint. the burger was great. definitely a top 10. i hate onions, but didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of beers on tap, delicious hamburgers and pretty good sweet potato fries. I would've given it four stars, but now that they have raised the bar with their Culver City (adjacent) location, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best burger i have ever had. hands down. amazing beer list as well. so good. i wish i had one now... it would so be worth the 6 hour flight
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why this joint is called Father's Office. My dad's office was nothing more than a musty smelling, drab, old man lack-of-anything-cool workspace. This place is fresh. That being said, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome burger and sweet potato fries. I actually like that the menu is the menu (no substitutions etc) but if you're a picky eater you might find this really annoying.May I say again that the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely has some of the best burgers I've had to date. It's not your traditional burger, but wow is it good. Amazing meat, juicy (prepared medium), great cheese, and the toppings are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I know this may disappoint a lot of peeps who loved this place, but my experience here a few days ago was not so stellar.The Italian and I both ordered their award-winning burger. And NO...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I figure I'd just get in on the five hundred thirty seven reviews of Fathers Office. Yup, that's right, 537. It almost sounds akin to Bilbo Baggins eleventy-first birthday or something. It was my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have Pliny! And a ton of other hard to find microbrews. Thank you! One of the very best beer selections in the city and delicious food to go with it. I really like this place. Here's why it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After eatting some good chicken on a Friday night, why not head out and get some drinks! Where did we go...to Father's Office...no, this is not the office in Wetaskiwin, but this is Father's Office...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this location once. We decided to go with several friends just to have a burger, some drinks, and to hang out. We arrived fairly early 530p and there was already a line to get in. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger and great beer selection. Would be a 5! if it wasn't so expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough Father's Office. The place may be known for its burgers, but I had the most tasty dinner of bone marrow and toast (yes, that's right, bone marrow) a few months ago. Tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So... i was a vegetarian... for the past 2 months. However, i went to Father's Office tonight with the intent of finding a vegetarian item on the menu for dinner and a good beer. Good beer... DONE!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the sweet potato fries were great, just as all the Yelpers had proclaimed. I was pretty disappointed at the lack of ketchup availability - who doesn't put ketchup on fries????The beer selection was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is there left to say about Father's Office! Its magical! The beer list is out of this world and food is amazing! A burger, sweet potato fries and a fantastic beer! Wow! I'm drooling just thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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I loved the place but hated te people. its full of typical LA scensters. Who needs that? Not it.!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best beer at good prices. some of the food is hit or miss, or in my case goes right thru me. burger is great. yams fries are good but rich and salty, fries are salty in general, smoked eel is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went yesterday to F.O....the beer selection is outstanding and the food is great. The burger is amazing it's ground beef (secret blend!), blue cheese, and onions. Sooo good! The sweet potato fries...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. What a juicy burger. If you feel overwhelmed with the amount of beers on tap, just ask the bartender and they'll gladly narrow down your taste and help you pick a great beer. Might I also add...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing burger. No substitutions, but I didn't really care, even though I don't usually get onions on my burger. Everything was delicious. The sweet potato fries are among the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers in the world, after the burgers at 25 Degrees. The sweet potato fries w/ the garlic aioli are to die for & the Spanish mushroom are fantasssstic. They only lose a star b/c there's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure - it's crowded. Sure- there aren't a lot of tables. But I don't really care. They have fantastic burgers / fries / salads. It's not a hamburger joint, so don't expect a flat patty with ketchup...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps the best Gourmet burger I've had. I had something similar in Phoenix with those shopping cart fries. Crowded environment. Seems like a great hang out at night with all the alcohol but you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not my "scene"Frat House VibeToo crowdedToo few tables and no place to sitLot's of "Abercrombie" & "American Eagle" My brother liked the burger. I couldn't wait to get out of there.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quite good. There is a doorman since it is a 21 and up bar. Yummy beer with a decent burger. Lots of caramelized onions make the burger incredibly sweet, perhaps a little too sweet. But...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most reviews will say THE BEST Burger and sweet potato fries in town and you know something they are dead on!!!!!!Love this place and they have a decent amount of beers on tap.Dress casual and sit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Solid beer selection, awesome burger, fantastic fries, but super super crowded and tables are first come first server, worth the wait though, or sit at the bar, so good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I crave a decadent burger I always think of Father's Office, it doesn't get much better than this and the sweet potato fries are TO DIE FOR. I've only been to the Santa Monica location but it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna go on a limb here and say that Father's Office is good, but it's not the heaven that folks make it out to be. I applaud their limited menu and singular focus, and the wait staff is rock...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i read somewhere that this place has the best hamburger in los angeles. nah. it's pretty good, different, but i wouldn't say it's THE best. it gets really really crowded at night and it's super...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know that scene in Elf, where Buddy the Elf walks into a coffee shop, after seeing a sign that boasts, "World's Best Cup of Coffee" and congratulates the shop owners," You did it! Congratulations!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much hype about this place that I wanted to check it out. Walking inside, it looks like a great place to grab a beer and burger after work and just hang out. The office burger was not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office has it's fair share of pros and its fair share of cons to go along with it. So I'll break it down accordingly in this review...Pros:Damn good hambrugerGreat fries that come in cool...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bf and I rode our bikes over to FO today. We ordered the sweet potato fries, two burgers, a coke and a bubble up soda pop in glass bottles. The burger is not a traditional burger. The burger...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live right around the corner from the place and I love and miss it! My favorite burger in LA and can eat a whole shopping cart (mini) of the fantastic sweet potato fries. I also love to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't quite get the hype. Every time I've gone this place has been supercrowded. There's no waiter service so you have to get up to order your drinks and food. Which would be fine, if it weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
CAUTION--I AM NOT A YUPPIE. I AM NOT A BRAINWASHED IDIOT. I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE GUYS WHO CROSSES THE STREET BECAUSE I SEE A NON-WHITE MAN APPROACHING ME.With that said--it is easy to see why I think...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting both Father's Office locations, I prefer the Culver City location. Not only is it significantly bigger, the ambiance is also much nicer. However, it can be just as crowded as the Santa...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the burger is delicious! it melts in your mouth! you have to order the sweet potato fries too.. only drawback is that you have to order at the bar... hard to find a table because it gets pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really rather simple - A nice Sunday date, or in my case, a really nice date - order at the counter and crash someones table. It might be a competition of who could do more PDA than the other but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great gourmet burger - the sirloin patty is tender and juicy, and the balsamic compote and bleu/gruyere cheeses tie in everything very nicely. Good beer selection, too. And sweet potato fries that are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer list, best burger I've had yet in LA!
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really? I don't see what all the hype is about. Their hamburgers are WAY too big.....but then again, I am the person that orders the 6-dollar burger without the meat. xP No, I'm not a vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bitchin beer selection. Worth it just for that.Burgers are great too. They're a little more fu-fu Californian than I expected, a little lighter and fresher and less greasy than your standard American...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent burgers (very pricey), awesome sweet potato fries, good selection of beers. The place is too small, everyone is very close to each other, pretty dark but good looking crowd. It was enjoyable....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger I've ever had!Love the sweet potato fries. Yummy, delicious, great great awesome sauce (aoli i think?)Excellent beer selection. Love the beer! Love it!cons: soooo crowded! the people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town for work and play and it was suggested that we head over to Father's Office for a beer and burger combo.Likes:-A menu that's pretty much devoted to beers - categorized by malty, hoppy,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sweet potato fries! mmm... *thumbs up*cider beer is weak!the burger is DELICIOUS, especially if your a fan of gruyA�re cheese :)quite a snooty crowd on sat afternoon for a chill environment, so bring...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so evil.I was a vegetarian for many years until I came here about 8 months ago. There I was with my dad, walking around Santa Monica and we saw this little divey looking place and said...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful bar. Lots of regulars and people who just love to be there, so I imagine it's a cool place to meet members of the opposite sex if that's your pleasure. Great selection of beers to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burger - best price - best service - go see for yourself. and don't forget to order the sweet potato fries with blue cheese Aoli - to DIE for
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down best burger and sweet potato fries i ever had!!PLUSSES: fresh burger delicious crisp and tasty french fries and sweet potato fries over 20 beers on tap mushroom and olives appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Max Engel of MySpace took me here and said it had the "best burger in LA" (not to mention an awesome selection of beers on tap). He may well be right--their burger rocked my world. Incredibly juicy,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places I will wait in line for half an hour (be it in the blazing hot sun, pouring rain, or freezing ocean gusts of wind) to have a burger and a beer. I mean - come on - they make...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places.Burger is a must. Sweet potato fries are the best in Los Angeles. The Olives are to die for. Beer is always good. Note: Usually crowded, no substitutions, no ketchup, no hard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is sort of an anomaly for me. I really enjoy the burgers and the way the entire place is designed is pretty interesting. The staff are courteous the bathrooms are clean and everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I entered this restaurant that the devil himself would find frustrating and left after about 3 mins. Here is why:1. You stand around and wait for a table to open up, then jump at it before someone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
food is good, heavy. expensive. not worth the waiting / fighting for a table. i went once and that's enough for me.
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry. I really know it rubs people the wrong way when I say Father's Office, or, as the terminally hip call it "F.O." (in the same way twits call Kentucky Fried Chicken "KFC") is just not all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated!!!! This place is way too overrated. Thankfully we got a table right away upon entering and that was on a Sunday at 6pm. First my friend got a menu at the bar while I saved the table....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Both the burger and the sweet potatoe fries are all-time-best-caliber creations. Both are utterly unique and indescribably delicious, and the beer selection is not to be beileved. Sure, it's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here last night and it was not the smoothest experience...The bartender was a total "see you next Tuesday" -- (I will give you time to spell it out in your head).From the beginning, this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love Father's Office. *love*Unfortunately, the experience was too hyped in my noggin...and I left with an otherwise "Meh. Is ok" evening. Reading others reviews on yelp made my heart...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew a little hole in the wall place could offer not only a great selection of beer, but also unique and delicious food? If you go to Father's Office you have to try the burger and the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grade: B Some months back when we were shopping on 3rd Street, we had a craving for burgers. Sis mentioned this joint, so we decided to give it a try. Man, the wait was awful!! We came right after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up! I vouch for the burger and the sweet potato fries.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A pricey meal when you add beer and sides, but pretty much the best burger I've ever had. I was thinking about the fries with garlic mayo for days...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think with almost 500 reviews ahead of me, there can't possibly be anything I can add. I'll just write my review in cliff notes. Great but slightly sweet burger. You better be patient if you want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here with my brother-in-law. Didn't mind the wait since they had a great beer selection. The burger was excellent and thanks to the couple from UCLA for sharing their table with us.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FO's burger is my favorite burger of all times.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'll say it. This burger is an enormous disappointment. I've been eating it for years (mostly because I love the beer selection and I'm not that picky about what I eat when I'm drinking). And...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it can get a bit crowded, but the food is so good it's worth it. And the beer selection is phenomenal. Best burger I've ever had. Quite literally. Best food to eat there: BURGER. (ok, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place if you like beer and ambiance. Fortunately, when my friends and I arrived, it wasn't super crowded but we did have to hover for a bit until a table opened up. Mind you, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This father's office is great if you can find a seat in 20 minutes. I prefer it to the one in Culver City, because it still has the small, neighborhood-y charm without the hype. Well, maybe not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what is there to say about FO, really? it's an experience, the variety of beers is amazing, and the burger is truly one of the best i've ever had in my entire life. the only drawback is that there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicous, delicious burgers and sweet potato fries. The beers are also excellent but honestly, I only come here for the burgers. Rare, juicy beef patty, topped with melty gruyere, blue cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Father's Office always changes. My first time there I was blown away by their burger and although it was super crowded, I loved the atmosphere. Another time I went, our food came out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were the lucky ones...got there right when it open so we didnt have to deal with a crazy crowd. Sat down and the waitress was super sweetheart and hooked it up with some good beer. Suggested we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-Things that went through my mind at Father's Offfice--It's only noon why is this guy checking IDs at the door.-Sometimes I just want a regular beer and I shouldn't have to be talked down to because I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why did I not know about this place when I was in UCLA? Oh, probably bc I'd end up being there every night and screw the freshman 15 and welcome senior 25. Good thing I finally made it here bc the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger was amazing and the fries (both sweet potato and regular) were the best I've ever had.The place is pretty tiny and there are not a lot of tables. You'll need to be alert and hover in order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's actually worth the bullshit. And trust me, there's a lot of bullshit you have to put up with to eat here. There's usually a line to get in. And then you just order at the noisy bar, before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
perhaps a lil too cool for its own good ...father's office is a quaint neighborhood pub.but it tries to be a lil too swanky if you ask me:the miniature grocery cart basket for fries,the bouncer/i.d....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did the burgers get smaller? It seems that way when I went last night...quality definitely downhill from a year ago. The beer selection is still excellent and the staff is awesome. Just disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Bar: the seating at FO is definitely not the highlight. The space is small, cramped and hard to get into (line out the door usually). You have to hover awkwardly and straddle the line of being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can read through these reviews all day. All you need to know is this: People are willing to deal with the concept that they may not be able to find a table before their burger is ready, so they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Father's Office Burger is definitely a MUST. It's not your normal round burger. Mike has a good photo of the burger on a baguette:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My #1 favorite gourmet burger in the world (so far). I used to wait in line once a week for these burgers and the sweet potato fries. They're so big that, unless you're a substantial eater, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is like the OK Computer of bars/burger joints. Now I know that can be taken several ways, but what I mean is that it's being crushed by the hype that it's generated. When I was a wee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my top 5 hamburgers of all time. Served on a french roll, cooked to the perfect temperature (medium rare), served with baby arugula, carmelized onions and some blue cheese crumbles. Tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
please don't take my head off here, as i understand this may be blasphemy, but the office burger isn't really all that good. at least not last night when i had my first.now it isn't a bad burger. it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy beer list. Unfortunately, I was unable to drink at the time. The sweet potato fries in the little cart are great. The burger was seriously the best i've ever had. Will go again if I can convince...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, great beersthe one negative is the whole seating arrangement but it adds to the flair
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Want one of best and tastiest burgers in L.A.? Want a wall of full of premium beers on tap? Then Father's Office is the place to be, enough said!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One Office Burger, please. I asked them to cook it medium and it actually came out medium, so I was very happy with that. The sweet potato fries and the thin shoestring fries were very crispy and hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: best burger ever if you like arugula, caramelized onions, and what is that...gruyere? I don't know. But it's amazing. Sweet potato fries and aioli- out of this world. The pommes frites are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fuckin good burger. We headed here after getting crunk on red wine and driving up the freeway to the beach, this was a great stop. Parking is offstreet in a quaint little neighborhood. Very yuppy....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God!So good!First I was afraid of not getting a table, it was thursday night, and we totally got one (it wasthe last one though). It was packed, nice people and all. I ordered their famous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this location better than the one in Culver City. It's cozy and has air conditioning. I even think their beers are served colder. Very Cold Beer and Fried Foods can't be beat. This location is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely over rated and over crowed!I have to admit the food is pretty fantastic, however the pain of getting a table and trying to eat the food while drunk loud people bumb into you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always remember my dads office filled with Snap on tool calendars and the smell of grease, not wood paneled walls and awesome beer. Seriously... Allagash on TAP. Epic. Fries in a shopping cart...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you have to hover. Yes, you have to make good judgments about which people will leave first. Yes, you probably won't sit. Yes, they don't have ketchup and yes, they don't put dressing on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
6 stars for their burger.5 stars for their sweet potato fries.1 star for the wait and lack of space in the restaurant.So it averages out to be 4 stars.I hate waiting and hovering over tables. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Father's Office. Down to earth and straight forward. I've lucked out the numerous times I've gone and always been able to sit at the bar. Even if I had to wait it would be worth it. Fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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So, I just went to the Culver City Father's Office in that Buttercup complext or whatever, on a Sunday at 5:30pm. No lines. No wait. I went up to the bar and asked the bartender if they did take out.. He was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the burger and a cart sweet potato fries, though I've heard rumors that the other food at the Office is great too. Brilliant beer list, so go for the exotics. I don't care what anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing burger and sweet potato fries. Get there early to snag a table; first come first serve seating (and it WILL get crowded). Quite possibly the best burgers I had out in all of LA.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Lines, no space, crowds, overpriced food, rude/cocky staff, nuff said... What's there to like? A few friends and I wanted to see what all the "hype" was all about and we'll never go there again! Very...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was craving a burger something fierce and made the mistake of thinking "it couldn't be that jammed on a Monday night at 7:45pm". Wrong! Extremely chaotic conditions. Got my order in quickly at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's office is right next to my place so I will have to say it's my local burger joint. I LOVE father's office. I don't really eat meat....but I will always say yes to having this burger any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What happens when Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck show up at the same restaurant you decide to visit? You keep tapping your girlfriend and mutter incomprehensible sentences that include mostly the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to FO for about 4-5 times and I must say that I felt most satisfied on my first visit. Although it sort of lost its novelty to me, It's still a good place to go for a late afternoon snack, once...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely crowded!!! In other words...very popular place!!!Extensive beer selection, dry burgers, service is poor to fair at best (at least when I was there). Keep one thing in mind, folks, you have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been hearing about Fathers Office since I moved to sunny Southern California over five years ago, even though people consider me a "beer nerd" I only went last weekend for my birthday. First...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers and a rare selection of good beer for LA, but like the other reviews say, you can't go here anymore. The crowds have taken it over. It's really ominous that craft beer is starting to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went back there again earlier this year. This time, my burger turned out overcook and dry. The sweet potato fries was very good, as I've remember. Like usual, the line was long and had to fight for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've braved the lines/crowds to try the infamous Father's Officer Burger. To be honest, I didn't think it was a cracked up as its legend. First of all the whole no alteration rule is super...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went there on a date's recommendation. I have to say that this is one GREAT hamburger. The sweet potato fries aren't too bad, but the shoestring potato fries are out of this world. I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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If the employees were as nice as the people I've sat next to at this bar the place would be worth it. But I long for a self-serve, self-checkout like at CVS or Ralph's. If you like to just sit at a bar and be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really taking a hit. The burgers, fries, and beer are still fantastic, however, the crowds are just a pain. Finding a table is unbearable during peak hours. Imagine having elbows bump...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I love me some father's office. Mmmmm. I'm going to go get one right now! I really like dipping sauce. Yummy in my tummy. I wish there were more seats though.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing selection of beers and knowledgeable staff.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live next door to this place, ALWAYS a line. I'm truly amazed, I either go when it opens to get a seat to eat or for a night cap near closing time. Any where in between is a zoo. The burgers are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional burgers these are not. In fact, when I first had it, my taste buds were a bit confused even though I was forewarned it would be different. Don't get me wrong... I liked it. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things that Father's Office provided to me:1. Reasonable temperature, which "the world" refused me.2. Excellent beer to snap my body out of a PBR funk which it resisted mightily.3. Sweet potato fries...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible Parking, Crazy Crowds, butdamn good beer and burgers!
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor. It's too scene-ie. There are lines now. Parking is a bit hectic and you'll have to wait in a line, as they got busted by the Fire Marshall recently. It is, however, the only bar on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to FO with Michael S., and honestly it wasn't that hard to find parking, considering it was a Wednesday night. But yes when we got there, we totally had to wait outside before the in-room...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this is Father's Office http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rVV49PZJw_6Ef-YKA1fIfA'select=b0eh6KuuLC02-0n4Z4OPwQ Even though it looks dead on a random Wednesday night, this place was packed. Sure we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best burger i've had. amazing sweet potato fries that come with the best dipping sauce. i try a different beer every time i go and have never been dissapointed. try the delirium tremens.and yeah,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, since my fiance and i were heading to the orpheum for the flight of the conchords show that night, i was like, "hey, lets go to fathers office, youve never been there, and its been years for me."...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are outstanding! Good beer selection and I love their trivia of the day questions on the chalk board. Would love to frequent more. If only there was some place to sit!! If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so popular they've opened one in Culver City to ease the crowd...and some Santa Monica residents tell you the wrong address to keep you from getting here (Sue...that's you girl!)But once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GOOOD PLACE. Good burgers, good beer.The burgers are take it or leave it. Simple menu but HUGE selection of beer. The sweet potato fries are phenomenal as well. However, the wait is super long so be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious burgers and great beers, but very crowded...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would say Father's Office is mainly good for the experience of just trying FO. I tried their burger of course and it was really good. I love that their menu is so simple. The beer selection on tap...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.. so the wait can be a bit long. The service a little slow. The atmosphere a little loud and crowded. The place can get a little stuffy. But.. in the grand scheme of things, when the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer selection(they have my favorite, Chimay, on TAP). The burger is amazing, however the wait and the crowd is usually ridiculous. I never come here unless it's the weekend afternoon when it's...
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I have been three times, and while it does get jammed up - the beer selection is outstanding and the food is great. I found the staff to be cool and knows their beer (just try asking someone at the YardHouse...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here was GREAT. Losing my virginity to the Father's Office delectable burger was seriously heaven. And those sweet potato fries! Geezus! The BEST BEST BEST part of the meal was their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beers there was great! The space was small and intimate. It can get a little crowded though. The fries were yummy but the burger was mediocre. I love love love burgers so I was expecting something...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place will get 2 stars for the layout of the place.Although my experience here rates a lot higher.A few years ago, my ex took me to this place. I was curious as to what FO was all about - and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I had was great. The no-substitutions/no additions/no subtractions burger needed none. Amazing beer selection and great sides and appetizers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
F.O. is the poop! I'm surprised to see so many haters of F.O. I don't mind the wait, because at the end of that wait my taste buds and belly will be in heaven. I love all that F.O. has to offer. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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I'll make this short and sweet. This trendy place is totally overrated. The burger, which is what they're known for, was a undercooked mushy deal with field greens instead of lettuce. Don't ask for it any way...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Went for that "famous" burger that I heard friends rave about. These people drove 50 miles for a burger, I figured it was worth my time to try it one day when I found myself in Santa Monica. It was served...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a long wait but I like to go as early as possible to beat the lines. I'm not a great fan of beer but the bartender was able to help me find a beer that I would like. She allowed me to sample...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We be clubbin' for a burger joint?Ah, the upside is once you get service here the burgers are tasty and the brew selection is ample. I must say, it's not worth the wait.I came here on a Wednesday....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Father's Office is a bar, but they try to make it like it's a hip club? The doors guys need a lesson on being courteous to "customers!" as well as the rest of the staff! Burgers are good, but they better be if...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sweet potato fries were delish and all the burgers passing by looked like they could be tasty. I like the atmosphere and it was nice to have so many beer choices...the sage beer is not bad but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't do well waiting in lines to eat my food.I don't fight for tables - general seating should only apply to food courts in shopping malls.Bouncers with attitude. Not my thing, especially at a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Let's get one thing straight about Father's Office: IT"S A BAR!!!!!!!!!! Have you been to a bar, complainers? BAR'S DON'T SIT PEOPLE OR TAKE RESERVATIONS. To be more clear: I'm sure most of you have waited in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: I do not eat hamburgers, so this review is based on the place itself, the beer, and other food. I know this place is known for the burgers, so stop reading now if that's all you care about....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the sweet potato fries in the shopping cart are cute, but not cute enough to make me wait in these horrendous lines and eat standing up with my elbow in someone's stomach. The burgers are good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place when I first went, but I just couldn't convince myself it was as good as all the hype I had heard. The burger was good, but I didn't really care for anything else....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know... its my own damn fault for not eating cow. That's why the place still gets three stars. But after hearing so much about the amazement that is Father's Office I was ready to put...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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My brother got me to try their burger here and it was as good as he said. Very tasty burger and fries. I don't care for beer, which is not great at this place, but my brother enjoyed the variety. We had to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God I love this place. Yes, the crowd sucks. But you know what, everyone knows that's the drill and if you get bothered by someone looking over your shoulder you should go eat someplace else. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely different than expected, Father's Office made re-evaluate my idea of what a hamburger is. Here, it's going to cost about $12. It's what you would call a gourmet burger though. My first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know how you want to have a few restaurants in your back pocket for when guests come to town.? That way you can whip off a few good places for them to go and you know they will have a good time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it EVER possible to patronize this establishment when it is not super-crowded crazy? I thought 5:30 dinner would be a breeze but it was still a fight for a table! I am giving 3 stars only because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The stars are mostly for the awesomely delicious sweet potato fries and *partly* for the burger. The fries - enough said. The burger? Well...it's a good burger and all, but it's a fancy, gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a place introduced to me by good friend Mia during a quest to find "the best burger in LA." This place did not disappoint-- actually, it was a lot more than just burgers that I found here....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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I do not recommend this place. I went there last night with my boyfriend to get a burger. The place is really small and too crowded. We got there at 7:30p and had to wait outside in line for someone to leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Awesome microbrews, sweet potato fries, damn good burger, and surprisingly great oysters!Cons: Feeling like a sardine when it fills up, long waits in line, and looking for a seat to eat.Loud and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Father's Office since before the current owner and the whole best burger thing. Remember when you could pretty much just get a cheese platter to nosh on? It was great then, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Count me in with the other people who are giving this place low ratings. It doesn't matter how good something tastes if every bite you take, you feel like you're being judged by the harsh eye of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I should start off by saying I waited 1.5 years to eat this place, so there was quite a build up. Of course this build up could only lead to disappointment.First, why don't they serve ketchup? and...
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is an experience for any drunk. Then again, that's worded wrong. No, not just any drunk. I'm sure any drunk would be satisfied with any establishment that serves Colt 45. Father's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK. I'll be honest.I didn't like LA much. (If you want the beach, go to San Diego. If you want PLASTIC people, go to LA.)But, I miss Father's Office. The fries were great, the beer/wine was well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm... Best burger in LA??? Why? I'm not a burger connoisseur, but I like burgers and have many, MANY years of enjoying a nice cheeseburger, and I was NOT impressed with this one. Why??? Too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there to try their burger that everyone has been raving about. They try to make it so "gourmet" and fancy with their exotic ingredients that it's an orgy of overpowering flavors, each battling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let it be said that while I admit to rating high (I don't bother reviewing places I don't like), I reserve five stars for only the cream of the crop. Father's Office deserves either the simplest...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah the burger is good. Probably one of the better burgers around but truthfully its not so good to the point where I'd wait for an hour to get to eat it. I also think this place has an awkward...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
despite the line being ridiculously long outside (like hollywood club status) and you being on your own to flex your hovering skills to nab a table once inside the tiny cubbyhole of a place, i felt...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still feel fairly new to Los Angeles, and the novelty of Santa Monica hasn't yet worn off. So Father's Office gets first points for location. The people here have never struck me as particularly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my god if i live in santa monica i would go here everyday! fantastic burgers!!!!
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will make this simple and I confess by bias right from the start.I hate onions. There, I said it.I want one of these burgers, and I want one bad. But there are NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR DELETIONS...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reek of entitlement? What? I live within walking distance (maybe 20-30 minutes away by foot). I've waited forever for a table, all the time chatting with people around me who by no means are rude or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST BURGER IN L.A. ..and possibly anywhere. Someone remarked about not being able to modify this burger..well, I 'm sorry but a real artist doesn't modify his painting for you...and this burger is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damned good burger and sweet potato fries. Glad we got there at an off time and didn't have to wait. I'm not a fan of places that make it a point not to have full service, it's fine if you don't, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, but since it's Santa Monica that means the patrons reek of entitlement. When I ate here I found a hair atop my chocolate malt and was going to THROW DOWN, but then I noticed that it was purple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fathers Office is my favorite neighborhood spot. Yes, it is the best burger. The sweet potato fries are heavenly. So many beers on tap.... Good wine list. All you haters need to get something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All the associates in my office rave about this place and I cannot figure what all the fuss is about. There are far too many negatives for me to want to return, but I shall list them for your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To Father's Office you MUST go.The beer selection is tremendous! Kudos to that place for housing the unknown ones. I'd prefer more options of Hefeweizen and micro-brews, but I guess we take what we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one for hype. In fact, I hate it. And I hate the way restaurant hype creates lines and difficulty getting in. I hate the way hype jades the waitstaff into thinking they are doing you a favor....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMM. After my sweet friend and I earned the (hot, friendly male) bartender's attention, we were rewarded with excellent beer selections and seriously, the best freaking burger on the planet. and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is definitely somewhere to take your friends to impress them with some of the best bar food you could ever get. Their sweet potato fries are AMAZING!!! And they are delivered to your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office: "Home of the famous Crack Burger". OK calm down. There's no crack in the burger and I'm not trying to promote drugs.You have to try this burger! It's insane. It's a fancy burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger really is as good as everyone says, so one star for that.The beer is obscure and interesting, and they had Telegraph ale, another star for that. Make the line and all the cranky people go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***Just a note*** I really wanted to give this place 5 stars but I just couldn't do it. On a sleepy Sunday morning, my friends gave me a call and a 15minute warning to hop in the car and meet them at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Although I used to live in SaMo, not far from this joint, I never ventured inside until tonight. I have good news & bad news re: this fateful first visit.The good news: I am never going back. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first of all get here early if you don't wanna stand and wait.. if you see a barstool anywhere sit down cause you gotta order at the bar..get the burger, fries- regular if you like salty and sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fries, burgers, Belgian beer...it's all good!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now...this is a four-star (maybe even five-star) place in principle: good food, ridiculous on-tap beer selection, fun staff. However, a BIG warning...Get here early and with a small party, or be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if places like sona weren't the standard for 5-star joints, father's office might have pulled a five out of me. while fine dining joints are who i think i am, father's office is probably closer to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Father's Office... I couldn't love you. It's no one's fault. We just don't belong together. You see... I hate blue cheese. HATE. There are a lot of things I prefer not to eat. But with blue cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
76 person max occupancy?... Fuck that!and FUCK waiting in lines...Icky crowd with no-so-friendly beer wenches... So-so burger....definitely NOT the best I've ever had.Great beer selection,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude... SO GOOD! That's all I can say. I heard about this place years ago and have just now gone. FINALLY! It was well worth the wait... even the 30 minutes standing in line was nothing compared...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Father's Office:I know you don't need another review, but I just thought I'd drop you a quick note just to say hello. I stopped in the other night, and to my delight, I realized you carry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It amazes me how they pack this tiny place with so many people. You have to be very aggressive here if you want to get seated. There have been times I came here to eat but could not get seated so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard about this place but being out in West LA which I generally don't venture out to very often because of the time, distance, and traffic you have to battle through in order to get there, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second trip to Father's Office - the first with no success getting in. Came here on a Sunday evening and had to wait in line for maybe 10 minutes but managed to make it in with my party...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok, a bit annoying that you can't make reservations....got there around 7ish on a saturday night, and already a line just to get in...and of course, once you do get in, you wander around looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't drink the Kool-Aid......Sure seem to be a lot of sheep here.Is it just a coincidence that FO can be used as an abbreviation for Fathers Office and F@ck Off??
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to leave my rental car and take a cab home.Good people of Los Angeles, please explain to me how you can make it home without public transportation when there are places like Father's Office in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, we finally got in. This must be the only bar in LA where you have to wait in line as if you were at club just to get in. That doesn't guarantee you a seat nor even a place to stand. As soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been thinking about having my ashes scattered here when I die.I first heard about this place from a friend who was there and drunk and said he was at a beer and wine bar called "Grandfather's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office? Best burgers in town? I thought... now I've gotta try this.Loved the decor, selection of beer, sweet potato fries, and overall menu selection.Didn't love the lack of tables and that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the BEST burger's I've ever had... Right here at the Father's Office.First, the negative: The place is ALWAYS crowded. Always. And there are no reservations or wait lists. You get there,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my friends were there yesterday around 5 PM. The place was pretty crowded but managed to find a tabletop. Although the place was packed, staff were very friendly and took time to explain the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DAMN YOU FATHER'S OFFICE. You people provide me with the worst hangovers known to man with your tasty beers. I order just a few and wake up the next morning feeling like someone took me out back and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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They don't even have ketchup there, because you don't need it! The burger comes one way and one way only, and you'll never want it any other way! Sweet potato fries are amazing, and the beers delicious. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There probably isn't much left for me to say since this place has been uberly extensively reviewed but when we tried swinging by here on a late Thursday night, we didn't really expect to get in but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is incredible. The beer selection is awesome, and is by far the best in Santa Monica.The people who go to this place SUCK! They are wannabe-hippies, hipsters, and yuppie scum. They hover...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know it gets really cramped in here but there are soooo many beers on tap and soooo much great food! All of their burgers are cooked to perfection. I love the yam fries... perfectly crisp and yet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, you don't get a waiter though, so the service kinda sucks. I don't want to wait in line for 5 minutes just to get a refill. The place gets really crowded, get there early or be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best gourmet aged beef burger in town, great beer selections, they have other food, but why bother with it, the burger makes the spot what it is. Don't be a baby and try to get the burger your way,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers I've ever had and the sweet potato fries were also a good compliment. As is with a lot of restaurants that take a certain common food to a new level, there are absolutely no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent burger and delicious serrano-wrapped figs. I appreciate the extensive beer list with all the local options. I have to say though, I think I like this place because it's a little more NY...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office has the best burgers in town. I could eat their juicy burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese and baguette textured bun ANYTIME! The sweet potato fries are also very good and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I appreciate some aspects of Father's Office, but the whole "order at the bar and lurk around waiting for a table" thing needs to be revisited given the popularity of this place. That said, the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As if this place wasn't already crowded enough, it was recently featured in GQ magazine. Those effers. -1star. I don't even bother going anymore if I can't there before 5pm to raid an empty table....
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give it 3 because I like the beer and burgers AND fries too much. But I also can't give it 5 because it gets so crowded, and at times there are just NO where to sit down. with that being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Getting pulled into Father's Office used to mean inevitable punishment, but this place is all about enjoyment. Featuring 30 beers on tap and a killer burger to boot, the only thing being punished in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If this was really my father's office, my dad would've been a happier man -- he would've been a big fat Fatty McFattenstein drunkard, but he would've been a lot happier.I love this gastropub.The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burger wise, it's inconsistent (3.5 stars). Sometimes it's dry and sometimes it's juicy and delicious. The sweet potatoe fries are delicious!! (5 stars) It is served in a miniature metal toy shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How is FO different from every other bar and grill?1. You walk in and the only food item you see the runners bringing to anyone is the Office Burger. Even though the menu is longer than *****'*...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the famous (or infamous) words of Homer Simpson: MMMMM. Beeer. That's why you go to Father's Office. It's certainly not for the serene dining experience or the insightful and attentive staff. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-1 star for the crowding! Even on a weeknight. I have been patronizing this place for years and now that it's out that the burger is the best in LA, there is ALWAYS a wait. There is SERIOUSLY a LINE...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Father's Office for a while now. It used to be cool to walk in, sit down, and grab a bite and drink. Unfortunately now, it's borderline ridiculous to find a seat. By 9pm it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Tripel Karmeliet. My favorite beer on F.O.'s extensive list. The peach beer - under the category of FRUITY - can hardly be categorized as a beer. Perhaps dessert. And since there is no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am down for anyone who can give me a slab of meat, some fresh blue cheese and a shopping cart (literally) of sweet potato fries!!!Me and my sister went and we got really lucky since there wasn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burgers for a price! The other day we got two baskets of fries and three burgers to-go, the total was $60.00. Thats a pricy dinner! Buuuut the burgers are one of a kind and NO SUBSTITUTIONS.i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion they have by far the best burgers I've ever had. They are like taking a bite out of heaven. Their sweet potato fries are delicious too (I looove sweet potato fries). I just have to dock...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn. Best burger I've ever had.The seating arrangement pretty much blows. We were lucky enough to have a table open up just as we got there, but I can see where the wait here would be ridiculous....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When people say long, they REALLY mean long. My friends and I resorted to savage like hunting behavior when it came to finding a table. We spread out and staked out all the tables we could, and then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This use to be my spot, as I live about 5 minutes away from it and any joint that is in walking distance and serves a good selection of beer is my kind of joint. Unfortunately the lines have become...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dang, what can I say that no one has already been said...it's to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came back here after a nice hiatus. Ok Ok, first impressions, the place is small and pretty much always packed. there is no wait staff to seat you so its always a fun pretending to be a vulture -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ProsAmazing burgersSweet Potato Fries=HEAVEN (especially with dipping sauces)Beer selection is phenomenal with knowledgeable staffConsLong waitsI no longer eat mean, so I can only eat the fries :-(
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much about this place I finally tried FO last Saturday. We got there at 6:00-ish and had to wait about 15 minutes in line before we could get in. Not bad I thought until we walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to FO for years. In fact, it was one of those places that I had to tell EVERYONE about. This place has always had some negative things about it. Tables are hard to come by and it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.OK... been hearing about this place for years. First time was when I first moved back to Santa Monica as an adult... a foodie friend of mine told us we had to go. He said that it was diner food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting in a line and sharing a table suck! Wine, burgers, and sweet potato fries...AMAZING! Try it out, you won't be disappointed. If you don't want the line but want food almost as good try "The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually hate jumping on the bandwagon but the burgers here are really a cut above any other place in LA. I'm pretty sure they aren't using ground chuck but some other cut of beef coupled with actual...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What no Ketchup????After driving by many times and seeing the line outside, my boy and I decided to head over there after work last night. We got there at 630pm, they open at 530pm and the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burgers ive ever HAD..sorry in'n'out.. but i would rather drive 40miles north and then have their burgers/sweet potato fries.. and my abita purple haze beer with my meal.. that made my day. :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't believe that there are this many rave reviews of this place with the seating arrangements being so unbelievably poor. I came here for a burger and a few beers on a Saturday evening...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say this is a nice spot for a good brew with a good home feel. But I would have to say they are far from great with service. The burger is definitely one of the best I have had its not your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy standing in line to get in, being squished while you wait for your drink ( no alcohol ) and enjoy eating your food standing, this is the place for you. If you are lucky enough to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been on a burger jag lately...finally made it to the fabled Father's Office. We got there before they opened, who knew they wouldn't open till noon on a Sat? After standing around with a mounting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, the burgers are good and the sweet potato fries that come in those cute miniature shopping cart things are good and the beer selection is good. But its not THAT good, that anyone should have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the burgers are flawless. i cream thinking about them.... nuff said.the garlic fries are also very good, but i do like ketchup with my fries, so i sneak in ketchup packets every time i come here. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Burger Restaurant I have ever been to. It hurt me that while i attended UCLA, I could not drive 10 minutes to Father's Office and eat a burger without being 21. Once I turned 21...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers transcend the normal 'burger'. The only thing that has come close to tripping out my taste buds was the burger at The Edison downtown. Amazing.This and the huge and ever-changing beer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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recommended by Raul from the office. Great burgers & fries. NO KETCHUP though! Loads of draft beers
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You could get the Beat Salad, you should get the sweet potato fries, and you have to get the burger. No matter what you get you won't have a chance to change anything on your order, and don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger is good, the beers are great. The seating is stupid. I hate having to fight for a seat. I hate having everyone staring at me asking me every 5 mins, are you done yet? It ruins the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could I live in LA for so long and only just now have eaten here for the first time? I'm here on a Sunday afternoon at 12:30 with my fiancee and it's raining and pouring outside. Even still,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Burger is the best ever. That is if you can 1.) get in2.) find the bar3.) order one4.) fight to find a seat5.) make sure the busboy can find your to give you your food.6.) don't finish your beer...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I begin to miss 30 minute drives across town in my Escalade just to find a good cup of coffee, I debate visiting LA or Phoenix. Which is basically never, but this week of rain in SF has...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY hamburger in town. period. Get there before the evening drinking crowd or you'll be standing.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEER! BEER! BEER!If you love beer, you'll love this bar/restaurant! There are many unique brews here so have fun sampling all the different beers! Father's Office also serves wine and mixed drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Smokes Batman! Daniel Boulud wasn't kidding when he said this was the second best place for a burger besides his own. It was literally the most mouthwatering bistro burger I have ever tasted....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walk into this dimly lit bar, looking for a libation after a long day on the job. The room is packed with patrons, all looking to fill the empty hours of their life with some alcohol and camaraderie...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good, gourmet/bistro style burgers with excellent brews on tap.The sweet potato fries are as good as I've ever had and the burgers are unique but still a burger.Just be careful when ordering a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office is the Amazon of the Westside. I come here when I'm too tired to make a choice about what I want (if I'm more alert and awake and craving a burger, I go to the Counter, where I can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that is a tasty burger. And what a phenomenal beer selection. And the plain fries are pretty good, I'll have to come back for the sweet potato fries. The only star-knockin' is the experience....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent beer selection and a phenomenal burger..need i really say more? of course i do...so here goes: i just discovered FO's and ended up there twice in a four day span. it is just that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
boy i can come back here again and again because of the food. i took off 1 star because of the seating in the restaurant since it is a small place. parking, you can park at the meters or in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place - great food and beer selection. But, man is it a stressful experience... Every man for himself for a table or stool, and it's always PACKED. Surprised there aren't fistfights breaking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love concept stores and restaurants so there was no way that I wouldn't like Father's Office.It would be kind of a understatement to call what they offer "bar food." They do have delicious burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my wife and I recently visited Fathers Office per my friend Steven's recommendation. Below is a description of my experience. First things first, it's located in Santa Monica near 3rd Street...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burger, good sweet potato fries, and good beet salad. Good white beer too.What I don't like is the seat yourself situation. People were glaring at me as I waited for my pal who was at the bar...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the buzz about this amazing burger, I finally tried it. It was good, but maybe because I had such high expectations, it fell short of getting 5 *'s. The burger was good, but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i eat and drink beer here sometimes, its good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers. Nothing that hasn't already been said. Some weird table-stalking action here, but it seems like the best strategy is to say to people who are almost done eating: "hey, no rush, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I friggin love this place's food. Everything I've ever had has been amazing. Of course though, hands down their burgers are the best. Also, remember to order the sweet potato fries with garlic aioli....
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office has burgers?Haha, just kidding! Yeah, the burgers are DAMN!!! GOOD!!!. Oh I love coming here to eat. And their fries... DAMN!!! GOOD!!! Just can't stop eating them. Even when me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone always told me it was "The greatest burger joint on the westside". I never really had the passion to go, especially because of their "No Substitutions" rule. Yes... that's right... no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"B*tch this is MY table.." Plops self down.. then looks over to servicer, "i'd like an officer burger, thanks."
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you see servers sporting the letters "F.O." on the fronts of their t-shirts, "Father's Office" is not what immediately comes to mind. Of course, the t-shirts are meant to be saucy and irreverent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING burgers!!! Fries too! Their fries are served in little shopping carts, which to this day I still dont understand, but hey, I'm a girl and I like anything in miniature form. I think I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great place for me and my friend to catch up over a delicious Medium Rare Office Burger and a basket of skinny fries. Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! We got lucky with finding seats at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys take their burger seriously, meaning ketchup is not even an option. I respect that. The meat is juicy and well-seasoned. topped with a few different cheeses and caramelized onions, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why any reviewer would ever give Father's Office less than 5 stars is beyond me. Well... the bad first:1.) There is no parking lot and finding street parking is a gamble. Watch those parking meters!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food deserves 5 stars. The beer deserves 5 stars. Inconvenience of fighting for seats and other people hawking over you while they eagerly wait to snatch your seat deserves a smack over the head...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would have given 5 stars if not for the densely packed dining area where you have to wait like a tiger to pounce on a table the second anyone stands up to leave. Can't blame them for being popular...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great beer selection and the bartenders really want to help you find one that you like (and that will go with what you order). The mussels are delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place has an AWESOME beer selection, I don't very much like the restaurant philosophy of self seating and no food order alterations. Really? A burger place where I can't have ketchup or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I asked some one on the street, where a bar was they pointed to here....Good crowd even on a Tues night...there might have been sports going on but since that doesn't Excite me I didn't notice... like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went on on a Tuesday night around 6:30PM and the place was packed. It was pouring rain outside so we were hoping that the place would not be that crowded, but boy were we wrong. The seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The food, the beer, even the atmosphere. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that it is often too crowded, and hard to find somewhere to sit!
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today's visit is probably my 5th to this spot, and it's worth a trip to the Westside. Great burgers, good beer selection (and for those who prefer wine, they've got a decent wine list, too). As many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the old FO when I could walk by and check the crowd, decide if I wanted to venture or keep going - the remodel is like putting a bow on your old faithful retriever. Yes burgers, beers and good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HA! This place is so popular now that there are a bunch of haters with passionate disdain for Father's Office. If it gets hyped up so much, you're bound to be disappointed. I still love this place....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you're Asian, bring your ID. At noon on a Sunday, the doorman blocked my friend and I from entering, then we watched as he didn't bother to check the ID of several white folks after us. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here.Get the hamburger.Get the little basket of fries with mayo.Drink several pints from their world-class beer selection.Leave satisfied.Stark, bright interior. Often a wait for a table because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks ass. I am new to town from Chicago, but the burgers aren't anything special. The sweet potato fries, maybe.The bouncer is a retard. He thinks it's a night club, and he doesn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the burgers here are pretty good but not great. The one and only burger they have here, the "office burger", is "made from dry aged beef" and has "caramelized onion, applewood bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's seems like everywhere in LA there is a line to get into a place, even for a pub like Father's Office. But there is good reason why I spent 30 minutes in line under the drizzling sky and that is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it was an ok burger but the strong dark green (arugola?), grier cheese, and over-carmelized onions were a bit overpowering, for a place that prides itself on the high quality meat. why cover it up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Burger and Great Sweet Potato Fries. The Beer Selection is great too. Lots of beers that i don't see in other bars. Just wish there was more room to sit but i guess that is just part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutely my favorite burger. Everything is perfect. And they're absolutely correct in not allowing you to substitute anything.I also really enjoyed the goat cheese stuffed figs wrapped in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few places that lives up to the hype. The office burger really is something special and the sweet potato fries complement it perfectly. Yes, the place is small. Yes, the place can become...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know how when people are in a bad state, they tend to justify that state as being "not so bad"? Father's Office is a bit like fraternity hazing. The torturous experience is supposed to make you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kinda small.It's true what the majority of people are saying about the burger and fries. They probably have one of the best beer selection of all of Los Angeles. And yes, it can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been listening to my LA based buddy who is a major foodie talk about FO for about a year. This weekend I finally made it to the legendary bar for the much hyped burger and fries. The burger was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so much about this place on this site called yelp i finally checked it out the other day. it was not what i expected.i thought it was an actual restaurant, but its actually a bar with food....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being on Yelp, there are certain places you just have to try. Father's Office is one of them. After 260 reviews, I don't think I could possibly add anything new here, but that won't stop me from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for when you have friends in town. Fantastic burgers, excellent fries with gloriously fatty mayonaisey sauce to go with them. Great beer selection. That said, I rarely end up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1. Best burger I ever had.2. Sweet potato fries in shopping cart dishes - genius!3. Don't bring an entourage here or a date. More of a place to chill.4. My girlfriend salivated over Jake...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the shining reviews of this place I guess I was expecting more. Father's Office is quite small, and should probably just be a bar with great fries. Too cramped for a decent restaurant.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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So many people were talking about the burger here that I just had to try it. And now I can hardly stay away. At $12 bucks a pop and around $6-8 for a beer, this isn't a cheap meal, but if you're craving a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ugh... soOOo crowded!!!!so i heard this was THE place for one of the BEST burgers in town and being in a burger mood, we decided to check out Father's Office. saying this place is PACKED is a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last May, a friend and I decided to host a series of outings where we would take my dining group for a different "burger" experience every month until the end of the year. For the first "Great Burger...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Best burger in LA. Period.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Line? What line?* As soon as you're about to step inside, the greeter on the stool opens the door for you and welcomes you in. ID check (21 only) and it was off to the counter to order. Only reason...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to say, i love this burger. and i can't wait for them to open the other location. before i went to Lucky Devils, this was my favorite LA burger. the only tiny thing i don't like about this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have gave it a 4 taste wise, but because every movement of our dining experience was on the clock for other customers, I rate this place a 3 for overall dining experience . The office burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm giving this place 5 stars reluctantly. I thought the burger was about the best I've had at a restaurant, but I think my burgers are better. However, I loved the sweet potato fries so that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and fries. Can it get any better??? There's usually a pretty long wait and the place is small and crowded. But their burger and fries, washed down with a cold beer, will more than make up for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little pub. Of course it has an amazing beer selection but it also has a small but smartly chosen wine selection. Their famed burger is damn good but my husband's are better.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that I drove to Santa Monica (not at all close) and am willing to do it again should say it all. But you all don't know how much I hate to drive so I'll say more. This place is really tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
would have gave it a 5 if it wasn't for the wait and really small restaurant/bar. got there on a sat night about 6:30, and there was a line outside to get in. i guess they have capacity issues. Also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, wow. After all the wait and the hype, I finally found myself at the famed Father's Office. I of course ordered the burger and it was pretty mind blowing. I'm actually sort of relieved that it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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I love Father's Office's burger. And you better love everything they put on it because there's no substitutions. It's a heart-unhealthy mix of specially ground beef (secret blend!), blue cheese, bacon and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great burger!! The caramelized onions with the beef and Gruyere cheese is like a little piece of heaven in your mouth. Be sure to get the sweet potato fries with garlic ailoi as well! Seating...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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This is one of those pretentious places that people love because it makes them feel in the know. If you enjoy standing in line to get in, being squished between hipsters while you wait for your beer, watching...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The "Under 21 Not Allowed" vibe is actually kind of cool, you feel like you're going to eat some clandestine meal or something. But wow, the burger was one of the best I've had. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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After reading other's reviews, I decided to give this place a try. It was well worth it. The standard (and only style, not modifiable, mind you) burger was better than I imagined it would be. Hands down, next...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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I had heard good things about this place. I went the other night and was extremely disappointed. Neither of the bartenders could provide a decent pour (and let's face it, when your beer costs >$8 it would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 7.5 (out of 10)Simply put, BEST BURGER IN TOWN! I know many other people have written about this place, so I'm not going to try and one up them. I simply had to put this is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK I know I said that I love In-n-out, but the burgers at FO are anything but fast food. If anything I'd say its gourmet! They are out of this world, succulent beef burger coupled with carmelized...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
french fry shopping cart,it's really meatloaf sandwich,and it's delicious
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in town!!! It's steak on a bed of arugula and carmelized onions on a bun. Yum! And please do make sure you order the garlic fries. You won't be disappointed. They are oh so good and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Father's Office, what can i say about this place... i would give it the top 5 stars but... the whole seating arrangement just kills me. The exterior of the place is very misleading. My first intital...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy burger! Kind of stressful lack of seating. I really wish this place had a little more room. But with great food and a great beer selection, I will surely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Hello? Um yes I've been waiting in line for 14 hours because someone said that you have the best burger ever? I am so agitated and angry that if this burger isn't the best thing I've ever eaten I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
maybe 3.5 stars.i like the concept of father's office.i like the little shopping carts filled with fries.the hamburger is a fancy hamburger.very gourmet. so i felt like i wasn't eating a hamburger.you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Father's Office, why do you disappoint me so?After surfing all morning and part of the early afternoon in the OC, a friend and I decided we were starving and that nothing would do but an awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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If there's a crowd, then there must be something worth waiting for. Definitely true for this place, so get there early if you want a seat. The burgers melt in your mouth, and the sweet potato fries more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the burger is great. Yes the beer is great. But chaos? Who needs chaos?I would highly recommend the food, and the bar service was fantastic, but the find your own seat scenario is simply stupid....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Incredibly interesting place, but I'm sorry for all the bits of hype that surrounded this place before we hit up LA for vacation, this was a huge letdown. I was actually getting really excited. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I see there a few negative reviews for this place, so I'm glad to see I won't be the only one posting a review against the place. I heard so many glowing things about Father's Office, how they have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drove out to Santa Monica from Silverlake just to go to Father's Office and try the The Office Burger. Made with dry aged beef, caramelized onion, applewood bacon compote, gruyere, matag blue...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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I went here with a couple of friends from work after having heard it hyped up for months. My expectations were very high. I was told that we needed to rush and be first, so we don't have to wait in line. Not...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll usually be forgiving of the b.s. and grant 5 stars to a place if the food lives up to the hype. Here, it does. The burger is grrrrreat, and sweet potato fries (even at $6.50 an order) are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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I went for the first time on a Thursday night - So crowded... there was a line to get in the door - but they were so friendly and when I made it the bar only had to wait for like a minute for a beer. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about overrated. The first time I went to this establishment, I was left dully unimpressed by what my friend had deemed "the best burger in Los Angeles." Taking into account the *ahem* hangover...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm on a "diet" (ahem). Upon finding out that this place served a no-substitutions, no-modifications burger (complete with two kinds of cheese! and bacon! yay!!), I almost recoiled and ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent burger, that's all. not the best burger i have ever had, not by a longshot. also a little overpriced. this place is hyped.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Listen Father's Office-- It's time we had a talk. You remember back when this first all started between us, a scant two months ago, how all our friends said we'd be perfect for each other? Your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their french fries both the sweet potato and skinny garlic ones, YUM! The burger was what I have heard so much about and I was a def a fan, the patty itself was flavorful and I really liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Went back to father's Office after being out of town for 3 months and was disapointed. Arrived at 5:30 & when I finally found a seat at the bar I ordered a bear & a burger. I ordered the burger medium, it came...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Father's office is renowned for having the Best burger in town. Believe me, it is worth braving the inevitable crowds for the mouth watering, juicy burger. It is topped the caramilized onions , 2 kinds of...
menupages.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a while, but i'm reviewing it cuz i love the place and have come with the people i love. Maybe i'll go this weekend.The brew is high alchohol content. =) It kind of sneaks up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONLY reason Father's Office doesn't have a 5 is because it is one of the more poorly devised gastropubs around. The first time I came here, we waited 40 minutes just to get in, and then waited...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Start off with house cured anchovies (just the right contrast of tang and salt)...then onward to aged burger with caramelized onion and blue cheese (so many good words on this already from other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well they do have the definative burger in la......and a decent beer selection...but no changing anything that you order...which is rough for me...being a chesse hater and all.......and the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! Great burger (I guess you like it or you don't, and you want to pay the burger fee or you don't). I've always found that the variable wait for a table is taken well, with ppl chatting while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in town or anywhere maybeSweet potato fries are AWESOMEGood beer selectionOnly downside is it can get packed and you have to wait for seating, etc.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sweet potato fries are delicious! They are servied in a little shopping basket and they are crispy, sweet perfection. I came back the 2nd time for the fries alone.I love a good burger and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great burger that's all that really needs to be said. Definitely makes my top 5 burger joints in L.A. Not for those that like to have it their way mind you. The burger comes one way and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding beer, outstanding hamburger (not cheap, but substantial), very crowded. Go during off hours and its comfortable enough.BUT: it turns out all the other stuff is awesome, too. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you want to send out a group email for this week's drinking hangout, this really isn't the place for it. while i like the fuck you attitude about what comes on the burger (which is excellent) and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best gourmet burger I have tasted. I usually split it with someone because it's too much for me (I can't eat that much meat) but I always have to get the sweet potato fries! I had their special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made the trek out to Santa Monica from Los Feliz to go to Father's Office on the recommendation of a friend...and the beermapping project. We arrived at about 6:00 on a Friday night, DAMN this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
and here's why...The Best Burger I've had in LA. Seriously, the chef is amazing, as good as Boulud, but the atmosphere...I get it, sort of, but I still don't like it. I feel uncomfortable.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to bar for a convenient, quality glass of wine/beer and a warm atmosphere. It's Montana's only bar, and fairly unassuming - if not for the mass of people patiently awaiting admittance....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I am a man. When I am this man, I like to be called Gunther, because.. well I think the name says it all. When I am a man I need to eat man food and drink man beer. Fathers Office: little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on a burger odyssey this week. From The York to Marty's in Highland Park, I crossed the Great Divide at my friend H's invitation. Mmm ... the food is easily worth the wait. It's not just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I waited in line for approximately 40 minutes. Being the diva girl that I am, I don't think I should have to wait ANYWHERE that long (esp. on a Wednesday). But I did, only to let my taste buds...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after drooling over the thought of this quasi burger quest my BF and I decided to embark on, we hit FO when a burger craving hit.It was a friday night around dinner time (7:20pm) and we waited in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So this is the world famous Father's Office. The home of supposedly one of the best burgers on the planet in a city filled with great burger spots?Well, I'll never know.And I say that because once I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My blood pressure rises the minute anyone mentions going here. The stress of jockeying for a table is really something. Once seated, however, the burger is the best in the world. The beers are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious juicy burger, sweet potato fries, your favorite beer, great company and you're in heaven. Come early for the burger, i heard they often ran out of it. This place is small and does get real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place no stars, I would. I've been hearing so many good things about the burgers and beer here. I've been meaning to go for a long time and never really found my way there....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strange name but Father's Office has the BEST burgers in L.A., hands down! I've heard they put some roquefort in the actual meat mix to give it that special flavor. You can find your gourmet burger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice and I am in no hurry to come back anytime soon. This place is small. It feels cramped even with the fire code occupancy restrictions. Waiting for a table to sit can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food! Great beer selection! Cool atmosphere! The only "problem" is the wait. I went on a Sunday night around 7:30 and waited outside for about 20 minutes. Not too bad. I figured they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite burger joint in LA. Get a signature burger with shoestring or sweet potato fries, and wash it down with one of their high-quality beers on draught- now that's sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get a drink. They have a lot of beer on tap and it's all priced great. They even have some Belgian beers on tap. The food is great, but a bit pricey. It's upscale bar food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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The food is outstanding. The beer selection is excellent. A bit crowded - but a fun environment. UNFORTUNATELY THEY NEED TO FIRE THE ENTIRE STAFF! The staff are rude, self-absorbed, arrogant and not terribly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm normally more than prolific, but i don't think i need to be here. get a burger, don't bitch about the price. get the sweet potato fries and a good beer (craftsman heff...mmmmmm) . nestle in with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a bit of a hassle to nab squeeze to the bar and order, and then nab a table. The service is relatively nonexistent consisting merely of taking your order once you manage to get to the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very crowded. But the burgers and fries are excellent. The burgers they have are probably top 3 in my opinion...which is why I think it's so crowded to begin with. I might not go back just because of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the other night with two friends and had a really great burger, really great sweet potato fries, and a terrible awful bad time. The seating situation and all the hovering and lurking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. The burger and the potato fries are heaven and beer goes nicely with it. The only downside is this place is freakin' TINY and you have to wait behind the bar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! It's a GREAT hangout place or a place just to chill. The little carts of fries are SOOOoo cute! They just make you want more! =) They have a good selection of beers & good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why go to a place where more patrons have been than an Amsterdam whore house?Because by crawling, stretching, and sweating for a table, I learned:1) That a patient once asked her doctor to "say hello...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yawn. Boring.Father's Office is over-hyped, overpriced and just plain uninspired. The beer selection is actually pretty lean, with maybe 20 beers available (though not always at the same time). The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If my Father's office had this much beer on tap, I would have gone to work with him way more often as a kid. I was overwhelmed by the beer choices. Finally I settled on some light beer, and after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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I had heard so many rave reviews of this place that I couldn't wait to try it. Boy was I disappointed. First of all they only serve beer and wine. For some reason I thought they had a full bar. The menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
that was a .damn.good.burger. i'm picky as hell when it comes to my food, and i admit, i was a little nervous when i heard the stipulations that there are no subs, no deletions and no exceptions!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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We've lived in the area for a while, and had never been. Decided to go for our first time the other night. Contrary to what I had heard, the bartenders were very helpful. They helped make our experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I've officially become old and grumpy, for I'm giving Father's Office only 2 stars. It's a shame, cause their selection of beer is oh-so-good, and those burgers are divine. But it's impossible...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be ready to play a serious game of musical chairs, but without music. There is generally nowhere to sit in this crowded Santa Monica bar. Fortunately, folks sitting realize this fact, and are more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here every weekend with friends! The place is always busy and everyone is very friendly! Great arrary of drinks and as everyone has already mentioned, you gotta try father's burger!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a burger and beer but poor service. I guess the place is known for it. If you can get over that, a perfect place for you and your friends to hang out on Friday nights! Although the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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The first time I had the burger here I thought it was ok. The fries and my beer made it better. The second and third time I didn't enjoy it. Basically all the flavor of the burger comes from the caramelized...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet potato fries burger = yummy in my tummy. I can't remember what the crowd was like because I was too busy chowing down!! Their sauce is great but I like ketchup better......which I just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yeah it's crowded but you gotta tough it out and make it work for you. Great selection of beers and tastiest hamburger sandwich I've had in a long time. Great neighborhood, cute chicks....what's not to like?
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really dont know how to describe the food and drink here, other than it's so damn good you might grow to hate it. I hate that it's impossible to find any place to sit, the particular ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Like your first acid trip, this place is best experienced with a Guru, ie, someone who knows the ropes in this 200 square foot box. Otherwise it could get very frustrating. I love turning friends on to this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Been waiting to come here due to all the buzz surrounding this place. I went there this past Wednesday with some coworkers for happy hour. By the time I got there about 6:30 the place was packed, with many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing Father's Office - a BAR - with a slight caveat: I don't really drink."but ZOMG that'z crazeee!! Thatz like revi3wing a movie when you were weariNg a paper bag on Ur head whil3 u were in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get to try the food at Fathers Office. I wanted to sit down at a table and eat the delicious smelling burgers that were being sold. I really did. But, I couldn't. And all because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's such a shame this place is so damned small. the last thing you want to do while sipping a pint and eating a pricey, yet tasty, burger is fight for a place to rest your limbs. and yet that is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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hands down the best burger i've had. if my next vists are as good as my first, i will make a blasphemous statement and say that i think it's better than a philly cheesesteak ( i am from philly). it is crowded...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many reviews for this place, but what the heck; I'm going to give it a 5-star rating for my recent experience. I went there last Saturday at around 7pm with two others; yes there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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I've been here a couple times just for drinks, but finally sat down for dinner last night. I had the beet salad...delicious! My husband had the burger and loved it as well. Everyone was really friendly, but it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won't bore you with long, drawn out narratives about my experience there. Read someone else's review for their opinion. Here are the facts:1) Best fu%#ing burger ever. Period. Put it on the board....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The standard by which all gastro-pubs will be judged........Simple. Simple menu. Simple beer list. Simple wine list. Why try to impress with a complicated menu when a simple one does just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dread coming here...you have to be like vultures waiting for people to leave and snatch up the table just quick enough to not lose it. On top of that, the fire code now forces you to wait outside...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place had a line to get in on a Tuesday night!! Tuesday!! That alone deserves 4 stars. If you knew me at all, you would know that I take my food very seriously. And if you knew me at all, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First time there last night, waited in line for about 20 minutes to get in the door, with all the hype of this place I thought 20 minutes would be worth it. The whole fend for yourself on getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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I went to F.O. last weekend after hearing about it from other friends. Its a cool little place, but seating can be difficult. We got lucky and had a group leave just as we got in, but it can be uncomfortable...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been long & overdue. I've been wanting to review F.O. ever since I've been drinking in this landmark back in the early 90's.Long before the established excruciating lines due to the "maximum...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, the best burger I've ever had. Get a little side shopping cart of sweet potato fries and you've set yourself up for a nice evening. Great selection of imported beers as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Best Burgers in LA" -- Friend #1"Best Burgers in LA" -- Friend #2"Best Burgers in LA" -- Friend #3So...my friends seem to think highly of this place and oh so inconsiderately extoll the virtues of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Honestly, I have been hearing about this burger for too long not to be a LITTLE disappointed. Too much hype can take the life out anything (remember Titanic?) but to be honest, I thought the burger was just?...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to give Father's Offfice one star, but they do have good beer on tap. If you can get to it that is. But between the snobby crowds, the rude staff, the impossible wait and the fact that they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It might not be that fair to write a review about FO since I didn't really eat a real meal there (unless consuming that whole damn shopping cart full of sweet potato fries counts), but I did have a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
IF I WERE HOMELESS...I'd want a shopping cart full of sweet potato fries from Father's Office. (Was that in poor taste?...oh well...) Those fries plus their great selection of hand-crafted $5 brews...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If standing in line down the block to get into a bar, only to wait in line to order your beer, to then stand in a narrow aisle between tables at a bar that you're only at because the faux-hipster in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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For me, the biggest draw of Father's Office has always been the burger. The beef was so good, you didn't think twice about spending nine bucks on a hamburger. But on a recent trip, I discovered that they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, great beer selection, need I say more? I think the sweet potato fries are seriously overrated though (sort of like a novelty - you have a few and you've had your fill, you don't need a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love Father's Office a few years ago, but I went back recently (after moving to another neighborhood) and was very surprised. Seems like the place isn't trying very hard any more. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if it weren't for the snobby locals here, i'd probably give it 5 stars. love the beer selection and food. of course the burger is yummy but had the oysters recently and they were so fresh. too bad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're on a diet, walk a way NOW. If you aren't, eat...eat...eat! Highly recommend coming here for the beer or the sweet potato fries.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to hit up if you enjoy REAL beer...I love the Chimay and Arrogant Bastard on tap...Burgers are awsome and so are the sweet potato fries in the grocery cart. Crowded yes, ridiculously. If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me (because I'm old enough to remember), this is a tale of two places: the former..the old, weathered wood dive bar of long ago from my UCLA days...and the current..a sleek yet still intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top 3 burger in LA hands down. My friend called it a "meat sandwich" in disapproval, but we're not all so refined. Also, must do the sweet potato fries. I'm sure every review is the same. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently visited my best friend in LA (I live in Chicago) and she brought me to Father's Office. This place is more my Chicagoan speed than a lot of the places we went. No frills, damn good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the simplicity of this burger. No options on what to get on it, but it's good just the way they make it: bun, greens, cheese, caramelized onions.I don't head here very often because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I debated writing another review, but I think everyone feels like they need to put in their 2 cents, and I'm no different. Yes, I have an opinion.I don't think this place *quite* lived up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we ventured out to the WESTSIDE. blehwalk in and the KO was crawling with people, already. much like the roaches you find in an infested kitchen after you just turn on the light. after finally making...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What sort of connotations does the name Father's Office have for you? Does it seem to suggest an air of professionalism, or ruthless efficiency? Perhaps, if you have daddy issues, it suggests a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
alright, so I debated writing this review, I mean does FO really need a 150th review, but I just had to add my two cents. I heard all the hype, the tales of long waits and no tables, the life altering...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big "drinker", in general, but if more places served burgers like the Office Burger, I might become an alcoholic! The burger is a bit pricey. I'm waiting for Carl's Jr. to come out with an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too impressed after all the hype. I've heard so much about this place, read reviews and seen the lines. It's good but not that good. Just like EVERYONE else, I got the F.O. Burger and fries....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The general vibe I get from the crowd is an obnoxious one, but I guess that is like stating the obvious since FO is in Santa Monica. The burger is tasty but I'm not staying up at night thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh.....I'm on the fence on this one. I really want to like this place, but there's always something that bothers me to a point of not giving this place higher ratings.Let's call it what this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some very tasty hamburgers that can only be ordered one way (their way), but DEMMIT the seating is miserable. I almost got into a fight here with some guy over an empty seat, but being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wall O' Beer, need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seem to be on the fence about this place, too. While I think it's a cool place to hang out, if you're willing to spend more time in line outside ahead of time. And when the place is packed, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you go here prepare to bring on multiple faces, because you'll have to work for your seat to eat. Although the food is good, i don't like the fact that I'm in a BRING IT ON mood before eating. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A large and quality selection of beer and good food, so it gets high marks overall. But my main issue with this place is that the acoustics are painful on the ears. It's one of those places where...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, good selection of quality beers, but always way too crowded. It puts me in a bad mood when I am hungry to have to wait around and hawk people to get a table.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy lines at this place (it really is small) but they try to move you pretty quick and are generally friendly about it.Burgers are awesome.Try the sweet potato fries - yum.And last but definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When people said that it was tiny, I didn't really believe them. But really, it's TEENY TINY. Try and go at an "off" time to avoid it being super crowded. Burger was great but be forwarned- you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little dive on Montana Ave. is always husting and bustling, perhaps because there really aren't any other watering holes around these parts. Of course I love their beers on tap which all have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a busy day at the Office!There's actually a menu, but the thing to get is the F.O. burger and sweet potato fries. And of course imported beers. But you knew that already because there's 100 ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love the place. But now my feelings have waned some what. As most people cry, this place is always too busy. You have to get in early or you are out of luck. Still love the beers, love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried going one night at 6pm - ridiculous. They shouldn't allow that many people in if they cannot seat everyone who wants to eat. Tried again on a Saturday afternoon and the place was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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And, believe me, I've been looking! The MAJOR strength of this bar is the fact that they, unlike so many bars in SoCal, realize that some of the best beers are found right here on the West Coast. They offer...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply too crowded. Finding a table without a fuss usually means ducking out of work early.Food: I would rather grill a burger on my own. The fries are good, but not worth waiting for....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the hype. As a beer lover, they get a 7. Anytime you can sip on a pint of Pliny you should feel blessed. I am not a fan of dive-bombing for tables so I was sent to watch golf at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One ultra-delicious burger. Check.One cute little shopping cart full of sweet potato fries. Check.One glass of cold beer (that I wouldn't prob find at another bar). Check.There are tons of great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the world. One of those rare oases (oasis-es?) in the vast dry desert that is Los Angeles. Not that I'm saying that LA has bad food, but trust me, it's really hard...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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This place is small and finding a table is challenging, but the burger and the sweet potato fries are the best. Both together cost $17.50. The fries are served with a yummy dipping sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To quote from below, "This is a been there, done that kinda place." I went with a bunch of my friends after hearing that they have "the best burger in LA." So after waiting outside until they open,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Holy cow!! When a burger is this good I am a woman of very few words. Just went there for the first time and I absolutely loved, loved, loved, the food! Beers on tap are unique and fun if you like trying new...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I rated this place as a bar with food and that's why I gave it a five star. I can't recall any other bar that takes more pride in it's food. The food ratings below are 1-10, 10 being amazing. Again,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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So this has been my 4th time at Father's Office and I always recommend it to my friends to come. So last night I brought my boyfriend in. And he agreed at me at the end that the beer burgers and fries are...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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My boyfriend raves about this place. He always talked about taking me here. He finally had his chance last night. At first I was a little apprehensive about The Father's Office after reading the reviews. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers, sweet potato fries & beer... heaven... I think everything has pretty much been mentioned already. This place gets ridiculously packed so stop reading this and go grab a seat early! Now!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a Los Angeles gem! Aside from the cool beer taps (at least 30-40 different types of beer), tasty hamburgers and sweet potato fries, the place is quaint and cozy. A little too cozy at times...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came to try the much hyped burger. I don't drink beer so I can't give it more stars for that. LOVED: the sweet potato fries - soooooo good. HATED: the burger, with a passion. It was sooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. There. I said it. This is the IT spot for burgers. HUH?Before you all write me off as some 2-bit, meat-hating hack, hear me out...!When I went to Father's Office, it was over the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These are by far my favorite cheeseburgers ever... SO worth the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just to start, the only reason Father's office gets 3 stars is because it's so small it's difficult to manage. On any given night, it's crowded and you get in and there aren't any tables, and you go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Insanely crowded. Can take forever to get a drink. But the burgers and fries are fantastic and they have a pretty good selection of beverages. I used to live a stones throw away, on 10th, and I miss...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a couple years ago, FO, it would've been a 5. but now...how would i even know? FO, you were my fav spot to finish nursing the remains of my SAT night hangover over a beer and the NYTimes. now we can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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I visited for the first time about 3 weeks ago and I was quite unimpressed despite its high rating and reviews. Limited seating, crowded, and loud pretty much summarizes the ambiance. The infam
