Swagyu Burger - Poway

Had such a great experience at The Stand! Tyler was our waitress and she was super sweet and…read moreattentive the entire time! I couldn't decide what to get, so I told her to surprise me and she definitely did not disappoint!! She picked the Tex-Mex Steak Bowl and it was absolutely amazing! They also have a huge drink selection, plenty of seating both inside and outside while also being dog friendly! I especially liked the half bar top outside, such a cool setup to sit, eat, and enjoy the day! Great food and great atmosphere!

Ambiance..nice hangout spots Service..fast and friendly…read moreFood..amazing..had the chicken Chinese wrap and brocclini..and they gave pickles while we wait. Lots of choices for gluten free and vegetarian.

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Smokin J's BBQ

Came to Smokin' J's for the first time with my buddy Tom. Never been to Old Town Poway, very…read morerelaxed and spacious. We ordered ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and a couple of beers. We met one of the owners Josh, cool guy and he told us a bit about the founding of the business. Ribs and brisket were super tender. I like the less spicy sauce, not too sweet. Mac and cheese was great too, big shells and plenty of cheese. We sat outside on the picnic benches, nice vibe.

Overall 3.8 (not a choice so I gave a 4) Ribs 5 very tasty…read moreper my lunch companion Mac/cheese 3.5 Cornbread 5 (dreamy!; def a fave of mine, texture & taste wise) Brisket 2 (& that's generous) for me it wasn't that tasty & it was kind of choking me to eat it. Service 4 Ambience 3.8 you really have no where to sit but outside, but hey we live in SoCal At a whopping $88 for two, that's def a bit steep Not sure if I would return, maybe for the pork belly

Brisket - 1/2lb

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Mac n Cheese

Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant

3.6(768 reviews)

1.0 mi

Fantastic Group Hosting & Efficient New Service Flow!…read more We hosted a sports team fundraiser here, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish! The restaurant recently added a counter-ordering service, which worked perfectly for our large group. Instead of dealing with the logistics of split checks and delayed table orders, every family was able to line up, order their own food, and pay individually at their own pace. Despite the sudden rush of a massive group, the staff handled the crowd flawlessly. The customer service flow was organized, the kitchen was remarkably fast, and the staff remained friendly and welcoming under pressure. They made sure our event ran smoothly, and everyone had a fun, successful, and stress-free evening. We are so grateful for their hospitality and highly recommend this venue for both everyday dining and large group events!

We ate at the HAMBURGER FACTORY RESTAURANT after visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park…read more It's a quaint throwback to the WILD WEST. It is the same of the town. We made reservations on OPEN-TABLE, but they were not necessary. When we walked in, we were seated at a table by the window. We were greeted by our SERVER JAMES. FIRST, he took our drink orders, THEN our meal order. We both ordered a TWISTED GRINGO BURGER; mine was Medium Rare, my partner's was well done. I ordered Onion Rings, and Gonzalo ordered French Fries. WHEN THE ORDER ARRIVED, a mix-up. MY BURGER came with French Fries, my partner's with onion rings. SERVER JAMES, responded correctly by saying, "I'll take care of it." In 10 Minutes, we had NEW BURGERS, AND French Fries and Onion Rings. WE ENJOYED OUR MEAL!!! It was as expected, AND MORE!!!

The Hamburger Factory

Hamburger steak dinner (added fried egg)

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Sculpin IPA

The Hop Stop

4.1(298 reviews)

0.9 mi

Update- we had our ROMEOs lunch last Sunday. Everything went well. The only complaint was that…read morethere was Mustard and pickles in the Sloppy Joe's. Otherwise everyone was happy with the beer and food selection. They reserved 4 tables for us in the back. That worked out well. There were a couple of loud kids so I got some teasing from the guys about who chose this place, but it's a Family place, so what do you expect.

The food was just not for us, my husband's burger tasted like fish. I originally thought he was…read morecrazy but I tried it and it was so fishy! A BURGER! I had the 'La mamacita' it was okay, I'd personally wouldn't order it again The chicken tenders my kids loved and the fries were really good! The sour was awesome just wish it was colder The man working the stand was really nice, he was quick with services. Other than that the atmosphere was cool, we loved the amount of space and variety of seats. :)

Clean Empty Dining Area

Smashburger

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House IPA

Players Sports Grill

4.2(203 reviews)

1.6 mi

The food was better than I thought it would be. The bartender was very nice and provided good…read moreservice. The ambiance is like most sports bars. We went to play pool, but they had league play that night, so we couldn't play. I'll call ahead next time.

I came here on a Sunday afternoon after attending a motorcycle rally in Ramona with a group of…read morefriends. It was burning hot like 100°in Ramona but Poway was cool for some reason. Once we arrived, the bartender was very attentive and brought us some cold drinks as we requested, I ordered a chicken kebab. My friends ordered a club sandwich and also wings. All of our food came out and was presented beautifully. I could only eat half of my kebabs although they were quite delicious. My friend who ordered the club sandwich ate it so fast there was nothing left. I guess he liked it. The wings were presented beautifully, hot and delicious. There was plenty of seating in here. Plenty of parking outside. The restrooms were clean. I'd say this place is a good time. I'd come back.

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20 regular drafts and 10 rotating drafts that change each time the keg blows. 2 Nitro handles at all times.

Five Guys

3.2(261 reviews)

1.9 mi

Five Guys has a very simple menu of burgers and fries but the food is pretty good and this is the…read moreonly place we can find fresh cut fries and malt vinegar. The fries remind me of Midwest summer fair fries. I think they are far better than In and Out.

I had ordered five guys and I was pretty full after. The food was good, the fries were too but they…read morewere a little too squishy. The bag came with a lot of napkins and a few ketchup packets. It was good but not the best.

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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A close-up photo of a person putting the top bun of their cheeseburger in front of a Five Guys catering box of toppings.

Habit Burger & Grill

3.1(89 reviews)

1.8 mi

This location missed the mark for me. There was hardly any staff when we came and the floors were…read morepretty messy. Our food didn't take too long and tasted fine but a little underwhelming. The seating floor felt a little cramped to me. When we sat down, I noticed our booth had a sort of grimy feel to it. We ended up eating pretty fast just to leave. I'm a huge fan of Habit and when I realized there was one in Poway I had to try it. Unfortunately this Habit wasn't what I expected.

Staff was professional and went above and beyond for service . Every time I been i. This Habit…read moreburger they do a amazing job. Food was amazing had a chicken club . I highly recommend habit burger have some of the best burgers there is. 5 stars for clean restaurant staff and food . I be back . The chicken club comes with bacon avocado tomato and lettuce. Thank you habit burger

Sweet Potato Fries

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Before movie munchies.

Habit Burger & Grill

3.6(607 reviews)

3.1 mi

I have to give a shout out to how wonderful this location is!…read more I have parents who are very technology-resistant and prefer ordering with a person rather than a screen. The employees did such a great job with a big group of us, handling everything with such patience and double checking our orders for accuracy. They could have just told us to order at the screens but they didn't and I really appreciate them being considerate of all generations and their preferences here! I have been a lot to this shopping center where there's tons of parking and great places to shop and eat but this was my first time at this particular Habit's location. I thought the staff was wonderful and did a great job with our order. We love our food customized because my family is picky picky picky but everything we received was perfect, hot and fresh and delicious! I love being able to get half and half for sides and really enjoyed both the tempura green beans and the sweet potato fries, which you wouldn't be able to get at a burger place like In-N-Out. I really appreciated being able to put avacado and bacon on my burger and the size was perfect, I felt like I got a lot of food! There was also a big table and booths which made it nice for my large party to eat here and I appreciated that the restaurant was clean and tidy. Will definitely be back at this location due to the wonderful food and staff!

The chicken caesar wrap was good, but I've had better in San Diego! For $5 though it's a good deal,…read morealthough it is pretty small compared to others. The onion rings are delicious and probably my favorite restaurant onion rings.

Inside: looking up at the menu board while I await for app order for pickup

10 pcs Crispy Chicken Bites

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Protein style!

Public House 131

We were visiting from out of town, and Public House was a few miles from our hotel. My son wanted…read morea good burger and Yelp suggested that they had a good burger. They have a great burger! We got the house burger and the smash burger. My wife got the chicken salad. We also had the artichoke appetizer. In addition to the burgers being great, the fries were amazing too. You can get other sides too - which I'm sure are just as good. The server was spectacular, keeping glasses full, food coming and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is on our list to stop in the next time we're in the area for sure! It's worth a drive out of your way - it's that good!

We stopped at Public House 131 to meet up with a couple friends that lives in the neighborhood for…read morebrunch in Scripps Ranch Marketplace. When we arrived we were greeted and seated right away. The service was fantastic and friendly. As for food, we ordered the following: Shaved Pastrami Sandwich: They were very generous on the pastrami that was served on a nice warm hoagie roll. The sandwich also came with a side of au jus which was a bit to salty, plus to don't need it. Bourdain Breakfast Sandwich: Solid and delicious. Definitely can't go wrong. Our friends ordered the Smoke Tuna Meat and the Cajun Fried Rice and both were good. Overall, brunch at Public House was good and enjoyable.

Farm Burger

Variety of beers on tap with 5 rotating taps

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Artichoke

Burger Lounge

3.8(370 reviews)

6.6 mi

Burger lounge is just amazing. The burgers are high quality, and the meat and cheese melt in your…read moremouth. Their milkshakes ARE THE BESTT. The staff is very friendly and starts small talk with you. The ambience is like a classic and modern American restaurant.

Used to be my go to as a vegetarian. The impossible burger and the ancient grain burger were great,…read morebut they switched to beef tallow and now I can't eat the fries or onion rings They basically ruined the menu for me

Spooky Szn Decor

S.O.B. (Son of a Butcher) with Half and Half

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West S.

Elite 23

2 years ago

Five-Star Review by Dr. West From the moment I arrived, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff's commitment to customer service was evident, as they went above and beyond to ensure every detail was attended to with precision and care. Their warm and welcoming demeanor made me feel valued and appreciated. The ambience was truly delightful--thoughtfully designed, with a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. Every aspect of the setting invited relaxation and enjoyment, creating an atmosphere that elevated the entire experience. What stood out most was the seamless combination of professionalism and personal touch. It's rare to find a place that excels in both delivering top-tier service and creating memorable moments, but this establishment achieved that effortlessly. This was a true testament to excellence, and I cannot recommend it enough. A job well done to the team for creating a remarkable and unforgettable experience! Great food!!! read more

Kyle H.

3 years ago

Big fan of this newish burger shop in Poway. The manager here is super chill and was kind of enough to give me some fries and onion rings on the house while I was waiting for my order. They were pretty slammed whole place was full. I waited around 12 minutes for my burger. I got the Classic Swagyu burger. It's like an In N Out burger, but way better. Comes the 1/2 LBer with their sauce and pickles(those pickles though... so good) and has lettuce tomato onion. My kind of burger, I wanted to add the cheese katsu, but it will have to wait for next time. P.S. The milkshake is bomb. Also, pro tip if you ask for grilled red onions they can do it. I didn't know, but the dude next to me asked for his to be grilled I was bummed out because I would have got that. read more

Yadira M.

3 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of trying the wagyu burger at Swagyu, and I must say, it was absolutely amazing! The quality of the wagyu beef was evident from the first bite. The patty was incredibly juicy and tender, with a rich and intense flavor that truly elevated the burger experience. The combination of the perfectly cooked wagyu beef, along with the fresh toppings and a toasted bun, created a harmonious symphony of taste and texture. It's clear that great care and attention to detail went into crafting this burger. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates a truly exceptional burger. Well done! read more

Brendan L.

5 years ago

Well, this is the place you need to visit if you want to celebrate something, or you have something special. They sell meet but they are doing that liken artists. So delicious, tender, juicy. Yeah, it is not cheap, I would like to say it is expensive, but it is worth it, I can guarantee that you've never eaten tastier meat in your life. Also, butchers can give you a small kind of class on the meat. Amazing place. read more

Hannaah T.

4 years ago

This place is unbelievable! I've never had such a yummy burgers! If you want to treat yourself and indulge in "Wagyu galore" this is the place. Recommend the burger with nitro potatoes! A little pricey but worth trying if your a foodie. Nice place and great staff. Oh, their A5 ribeye steak is something else! read more

J D.

320

3 years ago

We had lunch here today! Ordered a couple burgers and fries. All was delish and service was good too! It was just a little more than we wanted to spend on burgers and fries. read more

Michelle R.

1 year ago

This is by far best burger I every had , they quality if the neat is top of the line , so fresh and tasty,

Briana A.

1 year ago

It's alright. It's very expensive compared to other places , they should work on the prices better

Michael L.

3 years ago

great food, the service needs help but the management made it right. I do recommend it.

Swagyu Burger - Poway - burgers - Updated September 2026

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