Father's Office

This place is pretty famous in LA, particularly West 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 stuff! When you read what's on it, you're kinda iffy about it, but after the first bite, you'll be SOLD! They have a WIDE selection of beers on tap, most of which you'll probably never have heard, I always ask the bartender to recommend me something (received 1 bad recommendation out of 4 times). They also serve wine and probably other stuff too. This place gets pretty packed on weekends, often a line out the door! You order at the bar and tables are hard to get, so snatch one up as soon as you see one!

Remember, this IS a bar, so its 21+!

Great burgers, fries and a perfect place to relax and hang out with friends. Only problem, as Derek mentioned, is that it is a really small place, and quickly fills up with people at nights. It can be a long wait outside to get a seat, but still highly worth checking out at least once.

Tip: Even if you have a table, you have to go up and order your food at the bar. You pay at the bar, and they'll give you a number to take back to your table. Make sure that you have someone sit back at the table and guard your seats while you are ordering, or you might find them stolen by hamburglars...

Father's Office is one of the best bars in the Los Angeles area.

It has dozens of beers on tap, many of them micro brews that you can only get at Father's Office. (My favorite is the Prohibition Lager).

But beer aside, the best thing about FO are their unique and amazing hamburgers. I won't ruin the suprise -- and aways it's impossible to describe exactly how good these burgers are -- but let's just say they have a secret recipe with blu cheese, aged beef, and arugela. Normally, I order burgers from most joints "plain" but even I LOVE these unique and special burgers.

The only "negative" about FO is that it is always packed -- I have arrived several times between 7pm and 9pm and it can be almost impossible to get a seat. This isn't a problem except that their burgers are best enjoyed while sitting with a beer and some fries... However, even when I can't get a seat, I just put my plate and glass down on a sideboard and it's still an enjoyable experience!

This is a must see whether you are in the Los Angeles area for a year or a day.