I was craving a Smashburger and The Cut delivered. They offer Double Smashburger with a double patty, pickles, onions, and cheese during happy hour. FYI Fries are not included and you can get them on the side for eight dollars. The burger was delicious, however the fries are not worth $8. The onion rings were also eight dollars and those were pretty good. I ordered the Hard Arnold Palmer which was made with Vodka, House-made Orange Liqueur, Black Tea, Fresh Squeezed Lemon. It was absolutely delicious! The service was friendly and very attentive. I will definitely be back. read more

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Went to get brunch with the girls & three out of four of us ordered the chicken and waffles. After the first bite I wish I ordered something else. But I sat in silence & only commented on how bad my food was halfway through & my friends also hated their meal. The texture & flavor of the waffle was off. The sweet and savory sauce on the waffle was weird. The fried chicken breast was dry. The caprese sandwich was unremarkable & the sweet potato fries were standard. I haven't had a meal so offensively disappointing read more

The Cut - Chicken & waffles Caprese Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

It was my first time at the Cut and definitely not the last. We came here last night to celebrate my birthday and our server Nick was just amazing! Nick was so attentive and friendly. The food was so good. I ordered the sweet and spicy burger with extra arugula. It was a 12/10! Thank you the Cut for making my birthday extra special. read more

The Cut - Happy mommy's juice - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

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Was the food good? Yes. Was The Cut burger worth $40? Absolutely not. We would have rather gotten another appetizer to share for that price. Again, it was good - the potato bun was nice, and the aged cheddar on the burger added some good flavor as well. The shishito peppers appetizer was tasty. We also loved the fries. Would I come back here because "its my birthday", a "special occasion", "I need my friend to try this", or "I HAVE to have this flavor again"? Nooo way. We decided to try The Cut burger on the menu because we wanted to see if the price was worth it. It definitely was not. We also tried The OG burger, and it was good - we felt like The OG was much more worth the value and also very tasty. This was our first time here... but, in my opinion, if we come back, I would order the less expensive burgers and try more of the appetizers. The restaurant itself was small but had high ceilings, and the steating was very "open concept". We dined on a Sunday night, so it was fairly busy... the noise level was pretty distracting. We were able hear most of the conversations the occupied table(s) next to us were having, and often we would notice that the guests dining near or next to us would glance over at our table and other tables within close proximity. Most, if not, all of the tables were very close together. Wish this place had some permanent barriers to separate the tables in order to help it feel more private for guests, given that the space isn't very big, on top of having high ceilings. We may come back, but will maybe try to aim for a slower day of the week and also choose other items on the menu that may be more worth the price. read more

The Cut Burger is by far one of the best burgers I've ever had! It is exceptional. If you have the chance to eat here - it's a must. The vibe was fun, and the service was fantastic. I can't wait to go back! read more

This is by far my favorite burger place and what I'd consider one of Irvine's gems. I've gotten takeout here a few times but finally decided to dine in with some friends for weekend brunch for a birthday celebration. The restaurant wasn't too busy and they had some nice outdoor seating options. As we got seated the server told us the menu has changed a bit and to my disappointment my favorite item, the Colombian burger, was cut from the menu. I was super bummed about it but the amazing server said she would talk to the chefs in the kitchen and see if they could make something similar. She came back and said that they had just enough items to recreate the burger one last time for me!! It absolutely made my day. Super thankful to the staff who were so accommodating and went above and beyond. I've never had such great service like that at any restaurant. Despite my favorite burger no longer being there, I'll continue to stop by and try the other ones and get my favorites like the tater tot poutine and try other burgers. read more

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Honestly, not a big burger person so I didn't have high expectations for The Cut but my husband was craving a burger so we decided to stop by for dinner. We got the wedge salad to share and I got the OG and my husband got the double smash burger. The wedge salad was light and refreshing, the perfect amount of dressing without overwhelming and my husband really liked the cherry tomatoes, everything tasted very fresh. My OG was delicious but unfortunately fell apart after a few bites (the grilled onions, while delicious, really weighed this thing down). We also shared a side of tater tots, so crispy! The smash burger definitely hit the spot for this burger craving too. The fast and friendly service was the cherry on top. Next time I'll try to save room for dessert. Great spot for a date night! read more

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My father and I go here regularly, the food is delicious, with the fries being cooked in beef tallow and the burger patties being incredibly high quality. The people there are incredibly kind and welcoming. Lastly, the restaurant has amazing ambiance, being warmly lit and having a kind atmosphere. read more

Although it is pricey, probably the best burger i've ever had. The truffle brie burger is amazing as are the poutine fries and cheesy tots.

Great foodie menu that everyone will enjoy! Service and food quality were excellent. Nice wide open door lets the outdoors in. Coming back for sure! read more

The Cut - Savory burger and chicken/egg sandwich! - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Burger was on bland side and fries were dry. Not much difference between here and another burger chain. Workers were nice, but food was average read more

Sometimes small spots are probably the best places to eat! Just happen to come across this spot food was delicious. Good ice cold beer and service was outstanding. Location was clean loud but good vibes. read more

The Cut - The cut blond - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

The most delicious burger and poutine I've had! The service was great and the ambiance was lively. We will definitely be coming back.

Ok. So the meal order didn't start out great. They have a $40 burger but I wanted it with lettuce wrap and they said no. (I can't eat the bread) The kitchen doesn't allow it. What? What is the difference between putting the burger in a bun or bed of lettuce? That alone was irritating and made no sense, but the waitress was pleasant about it. Okay now for the food. We ordered shishito peppers, wings and calamari. All were excellently prepared and delicious. I got the burger that had cheese and pork butt and my daughter OG. Both were apple sized patties and very messy (which we loved). Delicious!! I wanted to try their wedge and it was also very good but not traditional wedge. They cut it up into a very large salad. Over this place I recommend even with their weird pushback on the whole bun thing. We will be back. read more

Visited on a weekday for dinner. The server apologized a few times for the slow service. Ordered chili lime wings, burgers, tater tots, and the beet salad (which was the highlight of the meal). We all agreed it's average quality and won't be returning. read more

My friend invited me here as part of a Yelp event. When we arrived, my friend told the server about the event and he had us wait to the side while he seated a couple behind us who had just arrived. Not sure why they got priority seating. He then asked us if we wanted to sit at the bar or order take out. We wanted to dine in. Don't know why that was not an option. I ordered a chopped wedge salad with grilled chicken. I wish I ordered burger instead because the salad unfortunately was mediocre and the grilled chicken was a little sad. Maybe if they used romaine lettuce instead of iceberg, it would have been better. Or maybe if the salad was in a bowl instead of a plate, it would have looked more presentable. In any case, I was a little disappointed. And to make matters worse, the salad with grilled chicken was way more expensive than a burger and fries . The salad was $26 and my friend got the Savory burger which was $18. We came around lunch time and they seemed to be short staffed. No one came to ask us how our meal was or refill our drinks. I may come back again the future and get a burger instead. read more

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Service and atmosphere is great but I feel like the food was overpriced for size and amount. The burgers were just like any other, nothing special. read more

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I ordered sweet and spicy burger which didn't really taste that spicy imo. There's bacon inside which I personally would've enjoyed more if there wasn't bacon. It was an expensive burger though. Was craving tator tots and when it arrived, it was cold and cold tator tots or any cold fries wouldn't taste as good as fresh ones. Will give this place a try again in person next time! read more

The Cut - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

This restaurant is absolutely amazing!!! The food is exceptional...I mean exceptional!!!! I am a SUPER picky food critic, and their poutine is the best poutine I've ever had in my life!!!! Most EXCELLENT!!! Their burritos are to die for!!!! All the food I ordered was full of flavor, and their service is fabulous! If you want a great experience, definitely go here!!!! read more

The Cut - Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

My boyfriend wanted to take me out for dinner after we were both off work and decided on The Cut. Both of us never been there but he saw it on Yelp and thought it looked good. There were people sprinkled around the restaurant and we decided to sit at one of the booths. There were pillows along the booths which made the experience more cozy. For drinks we decided to get a Diet Pepsi and water which was good. For food I got a spicy chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got a burger. Both were amazing and we'll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu. read more

The Cut - Nashville Hot Chicken with Tater Tots - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Okay I was wowed by this place. The craft burgers were Excellent! The flavor was good, not greasy or soggy. The toppings tasted homemade especially the BbQ sauce. The onion rings were crispy and crunchy, not crispy then soft. The service is good and the location ambience was perfect for the location. This is a great place for a craft burger. But be warned! The price is not cheap for a GREAT BURGER. For two burgers, one order of onion rings and two non-alcoholic drinks was @$60. I must say it was well worth it if you have the cash to splurge and want a taste experience like no other. read more

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Best burger in Irvine! Grass fed beef, tasty and healthy, not to mention large and fulfilling. When craving a great burger in south Irvine, this is my go to read more

There's been mixed reviews about this place.. I'm not sure how much clearing up this updated review will do but I'll definitely be back after this last visit. Perhaps the secret is coming at the right time? When the servers are chill and strive for taste! At least our server was very helpful, informative and recommended exactly what I wanted given one rule, must be vegetarian. Got the sweet and sour burger with no bacon but avocado, impossible patty and an extra egg. $30 for a vegetarian brioche'd bun burger with runny yolk fried egg. Open faced, begging to be eaten and fries packed with a proper crunch, crisp and just the right amount of grease. The OG with impossible patty was also delicious! Quoting that of a wise eater, this is the burger in-n-out wish they made. The ratio was on point for all the cheese lovers out there. Fried burrata- for those who don't eat calamari, perfect appetizer teaser with a surprising bell-pepper sauce. It's like eating a fancier version of deconstructed mozzarella sticks. The burrata consistency and texture makes me have faith in this cheese again. Lots of yummy brews on tap and a very smooth cup of coffee. Thanks guys! Keep it up! Lots of happy hour options. read more

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Maybe the best burger I've had in California. Juicy, but not messy. Incredibly friendly staff as well. Poutine was very good, bone marrow as well though not sure worth price. Impeccable service from the hostess, to the runners to our waitress Lisa. Slight bit pick, burger parry could've been a bit bigger but it was great read more

My family and I have been twice now in under a month and both times have been a 10/10. Went back recently for my sons 3rd birthday (he devours their Mac n cheese) and both times The staff has been great, the food is unbelievable and the drinks are delicious. Wish I could leave more stars. Can't wait to come back read more

High quality burger and fries. Courteous service and clean ambience. If you want the premium burger fries experience and drinks this restaurant is recommended read more

The Cut is one of our favorite spots to visit. The food is consistently fresh and delicious. The ambiance is great, love the music. We went in on Saturday afternoon before the dinner rush. We were sat immediately and greeted by a friendly server. We ordered the Southern Bird Sandwich, Savory Burger, and double order of sweet potato fries (yes, they're that good!). I can't recall what the dipping sauces were but they never disappoint. We were regularly checked in on by another team member and their owner too, I believe. Everyone is really friendly here. We'll definitely be coming back again soon. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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This place was outstanding! The server was ultra patient with us as my friends and I got caught up after not seeing each other for a long time. When we did get around to ordering or server was very helpful and made some great recommendations. I decided in the Cut Burger, with a $40 price tag, I figured I could go wrong, it was amazing. To keep my bill reasonable I chose some Pabts Blue Ribbon to quench my thirst. I loved how they tried to get fancy with it by asking me if I wanted another PBR? Everyone in my party had a great evening and everyone loved their food. $40 burgers are not an everyday thing but I'm definitely coming back to try some of the (lesser priced) burgers. read more

The Cut - The Grand Cut Burger and my beautiful friend - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing service and amazing food 10/10 everything was perfect and no complaints! Would eat here again!

First visit to The Cut--and we're officially hooked! As locals from San Diego, we were blown away by the warm, attentive service. The staff made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The burgers? Incredible. Flavorful, juicy, and structurally sound (no mess, no soggy buns--just burger bliss). Fries were crispy all around with amazing flavor--definitely not your average side. Our little one devoured the kids' mac and cheese, which says it all. The buffalo wing appetizer was out of this world--tangy, spicy, and addictive. Pro tip: ask for their house ranch. It's next-level and pairs perfectly with everything. We'll absolutely be back--and bringing friends. The Cut knows how to do it right Also big shot out to Melanie with her great customer service! read more

A 'from scratch' menu that has Happy Hour (2-6 M-F), Brunch (10-2) Saturday & Sunday and voted Best Burger in Orange County read more

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Don't believe the online hype- how this place was voted best hamburger in Orange County is beyond me. I had the OG burger and quite possibly one of the blandest hamburgers I've ever had. Absolutely zero flavor and the bun was very doughy. The french fries were just OK. Not bad but also not much flavor at all. I can name five places in Orange County that are way better. read more

Came in for sunday lunch, we started with drinks, the "Purple Drank" and a beer flight. Both were good, and the drink selection was decent. However they don't have a full bar, only beer, wine, sake, and soju. As for the burgers, they were just okay--a little plain and lacking toppings. Most of them didn't come with basics like lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles, which felt a bit odd. Also, sides weren't included, not even fries, which made the meal feel a little overpriced for what we got. Our server knew the menu through and through, very helpful. The ambiance was good, small chill place, bar is available to sit as well. One highlight was the house sauces, they had a great variety, and they definitely helped add some flavor. Overall, not a bad spot, but for the price, I was expecting a little more. read more

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This place is one of my all-time favorites out of Los Angeles/Irvine area. I come all the way from San Diego and every time I pass by on the 405 or the five I think about the cut. Not only is it the best handcrafted chicken sandwich I've ever had. They also have the best down to earth employees that make you feel absolutely at home Frank and Mel only added to the beautiful experience of eating at this restaurant. Everything was absolutely amazing and the fries were great too. If you're in the area, this is an absolute must go. You can't come to California without going to The Cut. It's worth the travel. read more

The Cut - The front of the restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

It's been a while since we've been back to The Cut. My husband really enjoys the burgers there and he has yet to get the popular $40 burger. We arrived today at around 12:45 for lunch. I decided to do something different and opted for the tres leches French toast. It was really good! Would definitely recommend it. My daughters shared the Cut-inental breakfast. Which consisted of bacon and eggs and a side. That was gobbled up. We also ordered the original for our daughter. And it was ordered well done. Just like previous times, they can't seem to get that order right. The patty is never well. In fact it was pink. So what they did was eat everything but the patty. My husband had the savory. And that was done to his liking. Pricing seems to have jumped up about $6-8 dollars per dish. But that's also because they each come with a side. read more

The Cut - Tres leches French toast - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

@‍Capt_A_Hole_NephroWarrior:wife and I stopped in here after seeing a couple of videos, first off, atmosphere was awesome, service was top notch, and the food ...the food is first rate. Got an opportunity to talk to you for a few minutes towards the end of our meal, good conversation and always nice to see owners stand behind their product in this way, Cheers read more

The food is amazing! I am basic so I got the OG cheeseburger and it was mouth watering delicious! The fries are so good and we got the buffalo wings and were perfect as well. Service was on point. I have zero complaints! I'm just so amazed with how delicious everything was! Something tells me I'll be craving this burger very soon! read more

I'm torn about my rating. Is $20 starting price for a basic burger not considered too expensive? I know that they make their own patties using Chuck, short rib, beef rib and ribeye. As those are quality meats to use for their burger patties, I still feel their price point for a burger is pricey in my book. I ordered the Colombian burger and it was a 6/10 to me. The meat was bland to me. I added mayonnaise to each bite to add flavor. I had the chimichurri on the side as to not affect the taste of the beef. My order did come with a side and I chose garlic fries which there was an extra charge. The other burger we tried was the sweet and spicy which came with bacon that I could not taste. I really wanted to try The Cut, but I was afraid to take a $40 risk. read more

The Cut - The Colombian - Burgers Near Me - Irvine, California

This spot makes the cut! The burgers are thick, tender, super juicy, well seasoned, and delicious. The cheese is generous and actually has great flavor. The brioche bun was fluffy. The fries were natural hand cut style, and fried to perfection. The rosemary garlic was good, but next time I will get the regular fries. The tots were great, it's what you would expect, crispy and tender on the inside. Poutine is awesome, but if you are not a cilantro fan, opt for the sauce on the side. Fido is welcome to dine in at the outdoor patio, they serve a plain patty for dogs. The service was top notch, everyone was polite, professional, and super friendly(genuinely so). read more

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Hot honey sriracha wings with ranch and the new colombian burger were great loveeeeee read more

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