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Father’s Office

About

Father's Office is a longtime bar on Montana Ave in Santa Monica; after chef Sang Yoon took over in 2000, he created the Office Burger (caramelized onion, blue cheese, arugula) with no substitutions and no ketchup. It's 21+, you grab your own seat and order at the bar, and there's lots of craft beer on tap.

Jasmine says

The Office Burger rules are strict: no changes, no ketchup; one bite and you'll get why.

Insider tips

21+ venue (bar rules); bring ID
Find your own seat and order at the bar
Order: Office Burger (no modifications)
Order: Sweet potato fries with herb-garlic aioli
Order: Craft beer on tap all the way

Jasmine’s notes

Santa Monica／Culver CityA bar from 1953 where chef Sang Yoon created the Office Burger in 2000; its rules are famous: no substitutions, no changes, and no ketchup.Order: The Office Burger with a craft beer

Address: 1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Where I wrote about it

Why does everyone's first meal in LA have to be In-N-Out? | The LA burger map 2026

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