Father's Office

"No burger in the city has caused more friendship implosions, breakups, and multi-generational family disputes than the one at Father’s Office—especially when it comes to the infamous “no ketchup” policy. Still, we’ll track this classic down every time we’re near its sprawling Culver City location. Topped with caramelized onions, gruyere and Maytag blue cheese, bacon compote, and arugula, this is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and extremely tangy. Some could argue that it’s a sandwich—and they might be right—but couldn’t you argue any burger is just a sandwich? Bonus: There’s also an excellent tap list." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park

"A nearby pub in Culver City famous for not offering ketchup with its menu, humorously mentioned in Lustig's menu." - Matthew Kang

"Known for its fancy burgers, especially the Father's Office burger with dry-aged beef, arugula, Maytag blue cheese, and caramelized onions. Also offers a noteworthy fish sandwich that is an elevated version of the McDonald's filet-o-fish, featuring a fried fish puck, sesame seed buns, and spicy Fresno chile." - 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. — Matthew Kang, lead editor" - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang

"Dating in LA comes with several typical ice-breakers. Are you in the business? How bad is that Coachella lineup? Wait, you eat meat? If the answer to the last one is even remotely close to a yes, head to Father’s Office - because a burger is always what everyone wants. We’re choosing the Culver location due to its less frantic setting and ideal front patio." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, kat hong, brett keating