My dad eats only hamburgers. I eat everything. He’s paying. Where to go?

[assassin]

I’m a struggling writer who loves food but rarely gets to eat out. My parents are coming for the weekend so I’m looking forward to going to some real restaurants. Unfortunately my dad’s palate is extremely limited. Burgers or steak. That’s it. No sauce on those either. I love anything and everything from sushi to Ethiopian.

So my question is: What are some really interesting restaurants with great food that also have a burger or steak on the menu? (medium price level). For example, I think Lazy Ox Canteen is a good pick because they have a varied gourmet menu but they also have a burger.

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Lazy Ox Canteen
241 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

[condementia]

Another option: the Westside Tavern in the Westside Pavilion Mall (by Pico/Westwood). They have burgers (and steak) on their lunch and dinner menus and I've had no problems customizing orders (sauce on the side, fries instead of chips, etc.). My favorite meal there is the jar of chicken liver mousse washed down with the grapefruit rickey.

http://www.westsidetavernla.com/

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Westside Tavern
10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

[Das Ubergeek]

Non-canonical response: what about Cube?

[assassin]

Great replies so far everyone. Thanks! I'll have to check out some of these menus online. I love FO but they may be the only restaurant who won't accept a "plain" request.

As to the origin of why my father likes a plain hamburger only, it remains a mystery.

[maudies5]

Tavern makes a great burger and it arrives with all of the condiments on the side. The beef is ground in-house and is really delicious. The buns are also made on the premises. Served with argugala salad or great fries. Price is about $17.00. Lots of good things on the menu for you, as well. Just a note that the burgers are not served in the main dining room after 7:00. However, the bar or "Blue Room" is a very warm and inviting space and the bar menu is great. Happy hour between 3 and 6 on weeknights.
www.tavernla.com

[yogachik]

Absolutely second the Tavern idea. Also Rustic Canyon is a fantastic idea.

[granadafan]

My girlfriend is the same way. I want to bang my head against the wall when trying to find a good burger place. Clearly Unami is out. .

[Burger Boy]

26 Beach is the answer, they do plain burgers and fancy ones.

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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292

[ipsedixit]

Ammo Cafe does a great burger, in addition to having a plethora of other options for you.

Second the rec for Rustic Canyon. If you go, make sure to give due consideration to the Jidori Chicken.

[samtron608]

I like the Comme Ca suggestion.

How about Mortons Steakhouse? Dont they serve a nice burger?

[ipsedixit]

How about Mortons Steakhouse? Dont they serve a nice burger?

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Yes, but weekday lunch only.

[perk]

Do they serve it at dinner....as well as lunch?

[Servorg]

Coming at this from the other way round I'll say "They serve the burger only at lunch during the weekdays"

[Ciao Bob]

This may scare Dad off but many of the great Korean BBQ places (Park's Cho/SunGalbee) have a fine ribeye or sirloin that thay will serve "Western Style" for your Dad -- he cook it how he likes! And you can go Korean crazy.

[wienermobile]

A- Frame now has a DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER with tomato confit, pickled red onions, butter lettuce, hot sauce sharp cheddar and sesame mayo on a buttered brioche bun..........

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A-Frame
12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

[Ciao Bob]

Dad wants "No sauce on those either."

[wienermobile]

Photo of the new A-Frame Burger.

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A-Frame
12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

[Servorg]

I see definite "sauce" leaking from that burger!! ;-D>

[wienermobile]

Sorry I couldn't photo shop the sauce out.

[Servorg]

You need the latest "Photo Sauce" app...

[thegthang]

Is this burger a lunch special? I've not been to A-Frame for lunch and since the spring menu I've only had the double cheeseburger at night (with obvious differences to this one lol).

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A-Frame
12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

[foodnmusic]

What about Comme Ca? Good burger and a fair amount of other nice things for you to choose from.

[Das Ubergeek]

If it were two-thirds the price, I'd concur... but at that price point, even given its high-rent digs, it's not worth it.

[Clyde]

BLD has a burger and lots of other choices available.

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BLD Restaurant
7450 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

[Servorg]

Umami Burger would be interesting as would The Hungry Cat and Father's Office near Culver City.

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The Hungry Cat
1535 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Father's Office
3229 Helms Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034

Umami Burger
850 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Umami Burger
4655 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Umami Burger
12159 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

The Hungry Cat
100 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

[Ciao Bob]

FO is OUT -- "No sauce on those either."

[Servorg]

I would need to "hit the sauce" if that limitation got heaped on my shoulders... ;-D>

[AAQjr]

Waterloo and City and Rustic Canyon come to mind on the west side

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Waterloo and City
12517 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066

[wienermobile]

I will second Rustic Canyon's niman ranch burger with sharp cheddar, onion fondue, bread and butter pickles, herb remoulade hand-cut french fries (add fried egg 2.50)

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Rustic Canyon Wine Bar
1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

[ns1]

golden state

get a bird while your dad gets a hamburger?

[Kitchen Queen]

2nd The Golden State. I ordered a BLT w/o the bread. YUM! And, a side of Sweet Potato Fries. Double Yum. He had a burger w/ the S.P. fries. We also ordered the arugula and persian cuc salad.

Don't leave w/o trying the ice cream :)

What about 26 Beach? Nice place on a sunny day!

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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292

The Golden State
426 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036

[Burger Boy]

26 Beach is the only place to get a great Sushi Hamburger, you heard me, a SUSHI HAMBURGER. These burgers are off the hook, California Roll, Spicy Tuna and an Eel Burger. Crazy Good! http://www.yelp.com/biz/26-beach-rest...

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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292