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Father's Office

1018 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 393-2337
People who complain about the wait
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/15/2008 Posted by CalBeers05753

Let's get one thing straight about Father's Office: IT"S A BAR!!!!!!!!!! Have you been to a bar, complainers? BAR'S DON'T SIT PEOPLE OR TAKE RESERVATIONS. To be more clear: I'm sure most of you have waited in a line to get into a bar, then waited when you're inside said bar to order something, waited for a place to sit if the bar is crowded, then waited for your order to arrive. This is the same at Father's Office. Yes, it happens to serve a burger and other food items that are pretty incredible, but in the end it's not claiming to be a restaurant, so don't come on this site and treat it like one. If you don't like the wait, then don't go. That people complain and moan on and on in the negative reviews about FO is ridiculous. Get your expectations in line and do a little research before going to get a bite to eat and a good beer. Similarly, for all the first-timers who come up to the door, look at the people waiting patiently in line long and hard, and then proceed to walk right into the bar: please walk to the end of the line calmly and don't give the bartender a hard time about sending you back outside. Americans can be so unbelievably impatient. Usually 3-4 groups of people come up and do this every ten minutes and it's pretty obnoxious. That being said, sometimes they rush the burgers and don't apply all the ingredients with equal consistency throughout the bun. And I get my burger cooked the way I want it cooked about half the time. But I don't care because it still is better than burger in this town save drunk in n out.

Pros: Burger, Fries, Beers

Cons: Novice patrons

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Editor's Review

Where heaven is served on a bun and in a pint glass.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

There are no substitutions on menu items, absolutely no ketchup provided for fries and no table service--order at the bar.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Brewpub
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Bars
  • After Work
  • Neighborhood

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 5pm-1am
  • Fri 4pm-2am
  • Sat 12pm-2am
  • Sun 12pm-12am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Recognition for Father's Office

2007 Editorial Winner - French Fries
2006 Editorial Winner - After-Work Bar
2006 Editorial Winner - Hamburger
2007 Audience Winner - Hamburger
2004 Audience Winner - After-Work Bar
2004 Audience Winner - Bar Food
2004 Audience Winner - Bar Menu

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Beer Selection 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote

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