Father's Office

Parking: Metered, Street
Bustling, Laid Back Casual Bustling Singles

Though it offers an excellent and extensive selection of craft beers, most people go to Father’s Office to sample its legendary burger. It’s served one way and one way only—dry-aged beef topped with caramelized onions, applewood bacon compote, arugula, Gruyère and Maytag blue cheese. Don’t bother asking for substitutions. You won’t get any. Besides, the burger is perfect as it is.

Father's Office doesn't take reservations, and you have to order at the bar, so wait times can get very long. On the plus side, it'll give you an opportunity to practice your table-poaching technique. Have patience. The burger is worth it, especially when it's accompanied by a side of sweet potato fries and delicious aioli (don't ask for ketchup!). A multitude of tapas plates are also available. The crowd is young and boisterous (UCLA is not far away) and nearby street parking is usually easy to find.

TIP: If the original Father's Office location is too crowded and sweaty for your taste, try the more spacious Father's Office 2.0 in the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City. Or you can try one of the venues on our Top 10 Luxe Burgers list.

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