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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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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!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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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...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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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
