Father's Office
Gastropub · Mid-City ·
Gourmet burgers, dozens of craft beers, big patio
Gourmet burgers, dozens of craft beers, big patio
"Expanded in 2008 to a huge indoor-outdoor space at the Helms Bakery complex, this second location reached a much wider audience." - Matthew Kang
"Father’s Office is best known for one thing: its polarizing burger that comes with arugula, gruyere, and a firm “no ketchup” rule. We still track this salty-sweet masterpiece down every time we find ourselves in Culver City, but this outpost is more than just a battleground for burger disputes; it’s also a fun place to drink. The space is much larger than the Santa Monica original, with a sunny covered patio, lots of communal tables perfect for large groups, plus the usual lineup of excellent craft beers." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park
"Unlike the Santa Monica original, this Father’s Office outpost has lots of space, including a long covered patio that’s perfect for summer nights and multiple rounds of craft beer. And despite what the overwhelming tap list might lead you to believe, this location takes cocktails as seriously as it does beer. On weekdays, the space is filled with nearby studio and/or tech workers drinking negronis and decompressing about the drama of the day. But you can also come alone and occupy yourself with their very good burger." - nikko duren
"Who knew a burger could be so polarizing? Yet here is the Father’s Office burger, a no-ketchup-allowed option served on a split roll and topped with caramelized onions, bacon, and lots of arugula. This massive sandwich uses dry-aged beef, Gruyere, and Maytag blue cheese for a remarkably different kind of burger. Father’s Office is a true bar, which means that it’s 21-plus only. And there are no substitutions or tweaks available to any of the dishes on the menu. Know before you go: Father’s Office is 21-plus, so don’t try to head over with kids" - Eater Staff
"Sang Yoon’s enduring gastropub is known for its fantastic burger, which uses dry-aged beef, arugula, Maytag blue cheese, and caramelized onion for something recalling French onion soup. But the menu offers compelling options beyond the burger, including daily specials like seasonal fried softshell crab and Spanish tapas-inspired dishes. Father’s Office remains one of the most reliable, flavor-packed places to enjoy hearty food and solid drinks (especially the craft beer selection), but the experience comes with some rules. First, it’s a true bar, so it’s 21 and over only, and second, they don’t serve ketchup." - Rebecca Roland