Father's Office
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 393-2337
- Cross Street:
- 10th Street
- Specialties:
- Beer Selection
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hamburger 2007, French Fries 2007, After-Work Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for Father's Office – by Mar Yvette
In Short
First things first. This isn't the kind of bar where you can just waltz in at any hour of the night and expect fast service and no crowd. No, this is L.A. County's landmark gastropub (tiny as it is) where foodies, beer connoisseurs (and sometimes smug scenesters) from near and far wait in ridiculously long lines in hopes of getting a spot at one of the tables crammed inside. The plain hardwood walls and tile floors make the place as loud as a high school cafeteria, even on the rare occasion when there aren't many people around. The house offers a seasonally rotating selection of 36 "craft" beers on tap. But if wine is more your thing, not to worry--there are a few bottles of small-producer wines and micro-distilled spirits. For food, everyone swears by the blue cheese "Office" burgers and small plates like anchovies, charcuterie and yam fries (just don't ask for ketchup unless you enjoy rude stares from staff). In between brews and vittles, make friends with your very close neighbors by reading questions from the dozens of Trivial Pursuit games floating around.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThere are no substitutions on menu items, absolutely no ketchup provided for fries and no table service--order at the bar.
The ExtrasDon't hesitate to ask for help in choosing a beer from their vast (and somewhat intimidating) selection. They'll find a beer to suit your taste and will even give you a sample to help you decide.
User Reviews for Father's Office
10/02/2008 Posted by casanova911
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 appeal here... definitely not worth it.
Pros: The selection of beer
Cons: Everything but the selection of beer!!
09/15/2008 Posted by chefdoctor
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 turns into a non corporate chain, so I can have it whenever I travel
Pros: beers and burgers
Cons: sometime to busy in Montana location
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