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The Golden State
(Now Closed)Burger Joint and Beer Bar$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
The experts at Food Network and Eater recommend this place
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Lindsay JonesNovember 2, 2013A fantastic burger! Get it medium, cause that's like a medium rare everywhere else.
Dan RosenbaumDecember 10, 2009Go to The Golden State and get the burger with the Jalapeno slaw. It's mighty delicious and not as heavy as the fries.
Kathy DiazJuly 21, 2010Ranked as one of the top burgers in LA. Get it! And try the Virgil Root Beer on draft. Scoops ice cream too!
Marc O Polo MontoyaNovember 12, 2010Burger is good, but do not ask for well done. Once you do the cashiers attitude changes and she clearly become a witch to you. Not only did she do withe, but he did it with another couple as well.
Damien NavarroJuly 11, 2010Curry ketchup is a must on the already incredible burger. Don't miss the hone pistachio gelato either
hands down the tastiest and BEST burger in town!!! try the sweet potato fries with curry ketchup, brilliant!
H.C. @FoodventureMay 16, 2011Be sure to check out their blackboard of rotating craft beers on tap and "after 5 p.m." food specials!
Delicious hot dogs and Craftman 1903: this is one of my favorite places to enjoy a beer and people watch.
The house burger is great with one of the beers of the week!
If you get regular fries, don't miss out on the curry ketchup!!
best sweet potatoes wedges I've ever had, seriously amazing. AND they serve scoops ice cream :)
If you see a spaces on their draft beer board: ask em if they have anything "special" on.
- The Burger, sweet potato wedges, and an Old Rasputin Float with Brown Bread gelato!
Mark RFebruary 20, 2010Have the burger cooked as rare as you can handle...great beef and great ingredients make a great burger.
Mr BryNovember 18, 2015Horrible service. I ordered my meal to go so I could eat half and save the rest for later. They told me I was not allowed to eat at the restaurant. Stupid rule and poor management.
Kyle VillellaApril 7, 2010They cook an amazing burger, but make sure you ask for medium well. They're "medium" is bit rarer than most.
Greg BravoJune 7, 2011New Belgium Le Terrior! Sour amazing beer. I need to find this for the fridge at home.
Prometheus SpringsJune 6, 2011Order the burger with a Prometheus Springs Spicy Pear Elixir Read more
David O'ConnorOctober 6, 2010Turkey burger is good but a tad salty. I'll have to do the burger next time. Worth a trip.
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The Golden State
426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Burgers, Beer, and More located in Fairfax Village
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon, Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Tue–Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
(323) 782-8331
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer
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