I love burgers and this place has a ton of them with different variety! Interior: Dope on the inside with TVs up on top to watch the game and I'm always into a very spacious environment. Food: French Onion Burger: Okay this burger was dope af. They side onion soup they give you is a perfect juicy dip and it's a tasty mess. Nice and hot juicy and messy is the best way to eat that burger. Fire Fries: This brought this review down to a 4 stars since the fries were super soggy and more so spicy with a lack of flavoring. Overall: Still I will go to this spot and try out the rest of the burgers for my own benefit lol read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Fire Fries - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Delicious food and amazing service. Adeline gave amazing service and was super friendly. It was our first time here and we'll definitely come back. Great atmosphere here! read more

The Stand is a modern diner, serving American classics. Located in the Oak Creek plaza in Irvine, this LA-based restaurant is the first of its kind in Orange County. 1. What is the restaurant like? Fast-casual with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant is kid-friendly. Beer and alcoholic drinks make this establishment an ideal option for adults as well. 2. What should you get here? Staff members have recommended a variety of entrees including The Business, El Capitan, Spicy Beef Short Rib, and Southwest Chicken. We have sampled: - The Business (beef burger, porchetta, bacon, pickled peppers & onions, garlic mushrooms, sweet chili aioli) - El Capitan (beef burger, braised short rib, pickled peppers & onions, fresh guacamole, chimichurri) - Guac-on-Fire Dog (1/4 big red, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, cilantro lime aioli, tortilla strips) - - Cilantro Lime Chicken (marinated grilled chicken, avocado, arugula, cilantro lime aioli, tomato, red onion, gourmet bakery bun) Our favorite so far is, without a doubt, El Capitan. The beef patty, which is cooked to order, is topped with a generous portion of tender and flavorful short rib. Then, the burger is loaded with peppers and onions, guacamole, and chimichurri. The flavors meld harmoniously, leaving every bite to be cherished. We've also had the opportunity of trying the stand chips and the stand fries. The stand chips are the restaurant's homemade potato chips, which are crunchy and nicely salted but not necessarily special. The fire fries are worth trying for spicy lovers. These fries are slathered in The Stand's spicy, buffalo sauce and will have you reaching for a glass of water. 3. Any other things to note? Check the board for limited time specials. No doubt we will be back again and again. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Stand chips - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Yummmmmm! Onion rings are fab and their ranch is so good.

They deserve LESS than one star for this. There was a MASSIVE WIRE in my chicken sandwich. I bit into it and cut my mouth on it almost choking bc why would there be a WIRE IN THERE?!? Disgusted and confused on how they make their food now and how this could happen!!!!! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - WIRE IN SANDWICH - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I am happy to say that my second experience at the stand was excellent, in Tustin. The staff was professional and organized. they care about your experience and quality. Overall a much better experience, the food, and the berry iced tea was a 10! The first time in Irvine was unpleasant and opposite of the Tustin restaurant. read more

The new gluten-free bun is completely disgusting and gets soggy immediately. The new vegetarian and gluten-free burger patty is absolutely disgusting! Please bring back the perfect gluten-free bun and the delicious impossible burger patty that is gluten-free and vegetarian! I am so disappointed and will not be returning to your restaurant until this is fixed-- there is nothing there that I can eat besides this gross new option. read more

Had one of the best burgers in a long time. I asked for it to be cooked medium and finally was able to actually get it cooked medium. Most places just give you well done no matter what you ask for. Salad and fries were great as well, friendly staff. Look forward to coming back next time I'm in Irvine. read more

Amazing food, great service and such good management. Food came quickly and the place was really clean. Recommend the burgers and the salads! Tell Karlie the AGM you came here from this review! She's great!!! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Semi decent burgers and sandwiches but undersized and overpriced. I did enjoy the French Onion Burger. The au jus ensures the burger is moist and flavorful. But that's pretty much the only item I've enjoyed after multiple visits. But for $10+ I expected something more substantial. The Onion Stack Burger was a weak attempt at a BBQ cheeseburger. Bland, dry, and unmemorable. The better half got a lettuce wrapped cheeseburger that was terribly executed. The wrap consisted of several small pieces of lettuce that failed to hold the burger together. Also, a few of the pieces were wilted and browning. Gross. They should follow In-N-Out's lead and use large pieces of fresh lettuce. The chili cheese fries were very ordinary. The fries tasted stale. There was barely any chili. And I would have much preferred shedded cheese over that awful cheese sauce. Man, I wish The Hat was closer by. Also, I hate that you have to download their app to earn rewards. I don't want another app cluttering my home screen. read more

Delicious and fresh! Well made and the choices are great. My favorite is the blue cheese burger...

Finally, a STANDout casual American restaurant in the homogeneous food landscape of Irvine. A friend and I literally stumbled on this place while walking through the restaurants in the Oak Creek Plaza. Like any good yelper, I checked out the reviews and seemed like a winner. So, we took the menu, and read every thing. We also checked out what everyone's food looked like seated inside. It's a little confusing at first not knowing what to order. The cashier did a great job answering questions to narrow our choices. I love that you can see the food being prepared. At least they won't be tempted to play with your food before they cook and serve it. They have the kitchen in full view but separated by glass, so you won't end up smelling like a barbecue pit. The food tasted so good here that I am disregarding all of the negatives about eating char-grilled or processed food like hot dogs/sausages, and red meat because they increase the likelihood of cancer. Let's not forget gout...that the very painful form of arthritis common to Pacific Islander and black men, and all men who eat too much high protein foods and drink too much beer. Well, some things, like the food here, is worth the risk. I mean a meteor could come crashing down on you tomorrow, and you would never have had the joy of eating such good food. Why is it so good? For one, the thoughtful ingredients.My Chicago Hot Dog had the same combination of ingredients like you get in the WIndy City. It has to be ALL beef hot dogs...using their own hot dogse, .better than the Vienna dogs typically used. They had the poppy seed bun with tomatoes, pickle, pepper, mustard adorning the dog.Even in the simple plain burger, they take extra steps to maximize the flavors...Charring the meat with grill marks, toasting the bread. We shared a large side of sweet potato fries (SPF). It was crispy, sweet, salty and tender. Warning, you have to be hungry if two people want to finish that large size of SPF. There were three selections of draft beer...but IMO, if there is a Pale Ale and you're having a s meat dish, you need the IPA versus the wheat beer and blonde beer that was available. But it's a personal choice. A minor complaint I have is the seating. They need more tables for two, most of the tables are for four. They have a TV to give it that neighborhood sports bar feel. You can take your sear outside on a nice day, and the staff will somehow find you and bring your food. Overall, the prices were reasonable, everything is a la cart. For me this was perhaps the best new restaurant in these parts this year. read more

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Excuse my French, but "UNFREAKING BELIEVABLE" is how I would describe the Stand's French Onion Soup Burger. It comes in a double parmesan crusted bun, Gruyére cheese, braised onions & crispy onion strings. All of this is served with a side of French onion soup au jus. Simply DIP, EAT, and REPEAT! My perfectly cooked medium rare burger was so juicy and tasted even better, each time I dunked it in the sweet and savory au jus with it's EXTREMELY bold flavors. I enjoyed the mouth feel of the sweet braised onions along with the crispy ones. All of this deliciousness was held together by an incredibly soft and tasty bun. At $10 for this gourmet burger one might be put off by the higher pricing as compared to some other burger joints. But I can assure you, the Stand is at a much higher standard. Ordering is done at a cashier in the front and the meal is brought out to one's table in a very timely manner. There's plenty of outdoor seating as well as tables inside. The decor is modern industrial. At a previous private event I had the opportunity to sample some steak sandwiches, an amazing ahi tuna salad, as well as an El Capitain burger (beef burger, braised short rib, pickled peppers & onions, guacamole, chimichurri). All of these items were really good as well, but for me the French onion soup burger really stands out. On this visit I also tried a vanilla custard shake ($4.75). I really enjoyed the creaminess and taste of the fresh Wisconsin custard. Burger expert extraordinaire Aaron E calls this the best burger in Irvine by a long shot! I completely agree with his assessment and even say that it's the best in the OC! read more

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First time I've been to The Stand but it won't be the last. I've been on the quest for a good hot dog and The Stand delivered! I heard it was expensive but I thought prices were quite reasonable. Extra points for the pickles;-). I was especially delighted with the top-notch customer service and smiles from everyone I encountered. The restaurant is immaculate. I highly recommend The Stand and I'll be back for the burger, it looks super yummy. read more

A well deserved 5 stars. This is a fantastic burger place with very reasonable prices for the quality of food offered. It's honestly something Irvine needed. I chose to get the original "stand burger." The grilled onions and stand sauce truly highlighted and embellished the tasty beef patty. I ordered a medium rare burger.. And indeed received a perfectly cooked medium rare patty.. Served on a soft roll with crispy dill pickles and shredded lettuce. I also had a bite of my boyfriends "the chimmy" burger.. Very tasty as well. However, my classic burger was still better. Sorry .. You just can't beat grilled onions on a burger. The Stand is the type of restaurant you order at the counter.. Take a number.. And then your food is brought to you. There is plenty of outdoor seating and an option to heat the outdoor area as well. Very dog friendly! My dog was very happy to get a complimentary water dish and hang out with me while we ate. I will definitely recommend this place to friends. Excellent stop for a burger and beer. read more

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Best burger joint in town? You won't get an argument from me. Steered here by burger aficionado Aaron E., I visited for lunch. When you first walk in it seems like any of the recent fast-casual burger places that have popped up but then you read the details of the menu and realize that something different is going on here. I placed my order at the counter and was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and perky folks working there. It's nice to see employees, even the jovial high-fiving cooks, seem as though they actually enjoy their workplace. I ordered the El Capitan burger with a small order of french fries and a chocolate milkshake. It takes a few minutes for your food to be delivered to your table as everything is cooked to order. My shake came out first as requested. It was good but obviously not The Stand's strong point - I've had better at most other burger places. But what was to come overshadowed this initial impression. The El Capitan arrived. This juicy-delicious beef burger with braised short rib, pickled peppers & onions, guacamole and chimichurri was perfection between two buns. Each ingredient's flavor shined through and was complimentary to one another. The flavor of the quality beef was impressive. The chunky guac was outstanding and the chimichurri provided a bit of heat. The fries were thick and plentiful, so many that I couldn't finish them. And that was the SMALL serving. As sappy as it sounds, this is the place to come if you really want to have an amazing burger experience. (4.5 stars) read more

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This establishment offers delectable cuisine that is truly exceptional. I wholeheartedly endorse it and strongly recommend it to others.

Great place, most friendly staff... and a thumbs-up to Paloma. Would definitely be back! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Order line - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Huge menu selections. I'm super into all the different combinations they do to the burgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches. They also have a good variety of sides like $1 small mac n cheese! I got the ultimate egg burger and would definitely get it again. Had fried egg, thick cut bacon, jalapeños and a nice slaw. I also ordered the fire fries which I would probably never get. I'm not a fan of the spicy sauce they lather them in. Burgers are on the expensive side comparable to island burgers and fries. Parking can be difficult especially during prime eating times. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Burgers sandwhiches and dogs! - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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This place was pretty good. There were a good amount of options and ways to customize your burger with different meats and toppings. I ended up going with a fairly standard Cheeseburger and it was really good - I loved the freshness of the flavor of the meat, although it could have used just a bit more salt since the flavor was just slightly missing. The fries were okay. I ordered a Chocolate Frozen Custard and it was a little disappointing since it wasn't really "chocolate" - it was vanilla custard with chocolate syrup...I wish I had known that since I would have just ordered a vanilla custard. Overall, this was a good spot and I'd go back...I'll just have to remember to order a vanilla custard. read more

"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." --Dwayne Johnson Everything I've ever ordered from The Stand has been consistently delicious. Salads? They nail it. Hot Dogs? Awesome. Burgers? Delicious. Fries? Well maybe those are on the 'just ok' side but I have had much worse. Regardless of that, their offerings have always been tasty and they are in my short list of places I could easily go to more than once in the same week. So what do I like? The Southwest Chicken Salad: Perfect amount of chicken, yummy sauce, and tasty dressing. The Onion Stack Burger: Robust flavor, juicy burger, tangy hickory sauce. Tuna Salad Sandwich: Really good consistency, great crunch on the pickles, nice sourdough bread. Chicago Dog: It's all about that celery salt! About those fries: I can't get into them. I tried the chili cheese fries and the house cheese just seems overly processed and doesn't really go well with the chili. Note: They give you a fork and knife with every item you order. I don't think that's necessary and it wastes a lot of plastic. I wish they'd just let the customers take what they need, or as they have food runners take the food out to the tables, just have them ask each table what's needed. I'm just more on the environmentally conscious side. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Southwest chicken salad - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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This place was bookmarked for a while and it took even longer for me to finish this review LOL! But the bookmark proved to be worth the hold. Now there are many burger joints in OC and not all of them are worth anything but The Stand is one of the ones who stands up as a worthy contender. Came here with the family and Mother (out of all people... because she doesn't eat red meat that often) suggested that we come here for lunch one afternoon. Like many things in Irvine, this place is set in a shopping center surrounded by other Irvine type shopping center things. You have outdoor and indoor seating options and a full menu full of grub awaiting to be ordered. Nothing special as far as I'm concerned regarding the menu itself... it's standard BUT they have a lovely amount of options for everyone involved. Justine assisted us from start to finish and she was quite the doll in the customer service part of it. You can check out the pictures but we all enjoyed our food and the quality was something to love. This is where other places fall short.... QUALITY!! And it's the one thing that truly separates whether or not I would return to a place versus not returning. The Stand.... I shall be back just like my dude Arnold said. read more

Probably one of my new favorite burger place! The best I had so far! On the weekday is chill not crowded I prefer it that way. Juicy burger and the ice cream sandwich is the BOMB the Chicago dog was very good also. I got the fire fries that was very delicious with ranch. Yum yum read more

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06.05.2017 I ordered online because hubby wanted a burger after his dental appointment. The process was easy and I was also able to modify the burger and salad we ordered, accordingly. I bypassed the line with about 7 people in it and walked straight to the front for my online order. My confirmation said 12:10 but my food was sitting there waiting for me...at 12:00 pm. YES! Hubby thoroughly enjoyed his Stand Burger with grilled onions. The bun did not fall apart and held together the yumminess of the burger and the condiments. My Chimmy Steak Salad was delicious! The Steak was cooked well and had good flavor. My only complaint is the salad green to steak ratio....I wish there was a little bit more steak. Those salad greens compact really well and when I dug into the salad the leaves expanded. So a plus is that the serving size is decent. Just a little bit more meat and it would be perfect! All the flavors of all the salad ingredients went so well together. I would definitely get it again. I can't wait to come back and try some of the sandwiches and loaded fries... read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Chimmy Steak Salad to go. - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here with friends on a Friday afternoon at about 3 and there were also a couple other groups. The employee, Javier, was so accommodating, giving us recommendations, and even checked up on us multiple times throughout our dining experience. Food ordered: - Fried French onion burger - 5/5: Most popular on Yelp and recommended by Javier, I decided to try the Fried French Onion burger with the Au Join dipping sauce, and it was so delicious. If you enjoy onion in your burgers, you will love the crispy fried onion strings and caramelized onions that are on stacked on top of the juicy patty. Dip the burger in the sauce to bring the burger flavors to a whole new level. - Bleu Burger - 5/5: My friend who orders bleu burgers everywhere she goes, said it was the best bleu burger she has ever had. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - French Onion Burger - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Could of been better. Like a lot better. What I don't understand is how hard is it to cook chicken. 4 minutes each side and your done. I got myself a chicken sandwich and got two bites in before I started writing this review. First of all I've left like 10 reviews in my life so it has to be pretty bad to get me riled up. This chicken is drier than NPR read more

This is a great spot for a high quality burger in a pretty casual setting! I got the ultimate egg burger when I was here, which was highly recommended. It was really balanced with the flavors, and the patty came out the way I asked for (medium well). Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. My only complaint would be that I wish my egg was more runny, which could probably be specified for next time.The fries were also solid! Nothing too special, but I'm always a fan of chili cheese fries. I will be back sometime to try some of their other burgers, as well as the sandwiches. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Ultimate egg burger - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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The Stand is about redefining American classics in a wonderfully chic spot in Irvine. The place is literally inside what looks like a tower, how cool is that? The building is large, with plenty of outdoor seating too so you shouldn't have too much of a problem finding a spot to sit, though you never know with Irvine crowds! I came here at 1PM on a Tuesday and there wasn't too many people, though it was right after Memorial Day so that could have played a factor. My buddy and I had a tough time choosing something to eat from their extensively delicious looking menu. I ended up getting a shortrib grilled cheese sandwich ($10) and a vanilla custard shake ($4.75). The sandwich was AMAZING, with unbelievable shortrib meat, though the bacon tomato jam they used kinda threw me off. It was overpowering and frankly did not need it at all, so next time I'll probably get it without. My friend got their 1/4 lb red hot dog ($5) which was very tasty, though I felt the dog is not as great plain, and would probably work better with some good fixings on top. The custard shake was exceptional, though it's very airy and lacking much egg flavor for custard. This did not change the fact it was delicious and quickly sucked down! The Stand stands above many of the great Irvine joints as an extraordinary place to get American classics with a twist at a slight premium. read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Short rib grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

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Really loved our dinner here! Excellent menu selection, so many tasty things to try here, I will have to come back several times to get to sample all that sounds good. Service was nice, very friendly and helpful and our food came out quickly and was made perfectly. I loved my veggie burger, onion rings and salad, my son enjoyed his kids meal and my husband loved his steak fries as well as the burger. Prices and portions are fair, food is great quality, all around good dinner here, worth returning! read more

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Tu was a great server and will come back and hope I get her a server again as she is kind and very welcoming!

The food was delicious, and Eric made our experience amazing. Great service from the moment we walked in!

Checked this place out finally. Ordered a Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Added mushrooms to it. Removed the parmesan cheese crust, the bbq sauce and the crispy onion strings. It would have been a tasty sandwich if the description had mentioned all the onions and whole chile peppers mixed in the braised rib meat. I would not have ordered this if I had known onions were mixed in with the meat. And biting into it, getting half a whole chile was a rude awakening right off the bat. Such a shame when the rib meat was so flavorful. I also ordered The Stand Fries, a small Mac & Cheese and a Strawberry Shake. The fries were the perfect size and the perfect crispness. Best fries I have had in a while. The Mac & Cheese was ok, but the price was great. It was $1.65 to try it out. The Strawberry shake was the perfect addition to the meal. Overall it was tasty and I will be back for sure. read more

We absolutely enjoy coming to the stand since we moved to the neighborhood. It's a short walk so we find ourselves here 1-2 a week. Our whole family enjoys the outside seating area and delicious hamburgers as well as other foods like the Brussels sprouts and Mac n cheese and of course the beers on tap! We came in recently for a quick bite for lunch and received exceptional service for the entire staff but a special shout out to Emily. She brought our food out and made sure everything was just as we ordered. She was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. 5 stars read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

We came here for lunch, because we were both craving burgers. The two of us got a cheeseburger each, fire fries, and $1 mac and cheese, my boyfriend got a soda, and I got a water. Everything cost about $28 for the two of us. The burgers were pretty good, but honestly overpriced. I feel like for the price we were paying, we might as well have gone to Stacked and customized our burgers more. My boyfriend said that his burger was dry, though he ordered his medium rare. I ordered mine cooked medium, and it tasted fine. I feel like while they take may ask you how you want your burger cooked, they cook them all the same way. The fire fries were good, however they were literally just regular fries tossed in buffalo sauce. The $1 mac and cheese was literally all mac and barely any cheese. You are literally getting exactly what you pay for. I would not come back here because I can pay the same amount and eat better food at another place, or even make the same food at home, but make it to my liking. However we wanted to give this place a try since we had read reviews and seen pictures. We came, we saw, we ate...we won't be back. read more

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Best burger in town ... Paloma was very helpful and understanding with all my needs will definitely be back read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

amazing service! The Stand has some of the best food ever!! From burgers, to wraps, to even shakes The Stand has some of the best food ever!!! read more

do not eat this place goshhhh this was mine and my families first time eating this place and honestly ive never felt so disgusted in my life but today, today man im horrified i ate this salad took a good amount of bites and for me to find this shit! me and my husband couldn't stop crying! we dont even know if we ate one!! i will never eat here again people check your food please!!!!!! i dont really leave comments or reviews but this was wrong and to top that this manager didn't even give me a apology but had the nerve to say have a goodnight! this is unprofessional and honestly i'm very sad at this whole situation! check you're foods ! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - BUGS !!!!!!!!!!'n - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Prior to its opening, I was excited of another fast casual restaurant in the Irvine scene. I never had kale before, and having it in a chicken sandwich wasn't too bad. "Kale Chicken Sandwich" ($9.25). Instead of lettuce, its kale slaw and tastes slightly bitter, along with that it has a tangy flavor from a sauce. Between the baked buns is like having both marinated grilled chicken and a patch of salad with crispy onion rings toppings sandwiched in one. I was impressed. I've seen fellow Yelper's rave about the "French Onion Soup Burger" ($10) so I had to try this out myself. There's French onion dip sandwiches, how about French onion dip burgers? Yup, its hearty and delicious. This burger is legit. With the French onion soup it makes the experience much more flavorful, it goes really well with the beef patty and of course the crispy onion strings. "Large Chili Cheese Fries" ($6.35). For the price I hoping this would be an excellent side order. The crispy French fries were good, but the cheese sauce toppings and chili didn't cut for me in taste. I've had better. Nice place to dine-in and its freshly brand new. I did bring my son in for a lunch date and we enjoyed it. They do have a few Kids Deals on their menu. I'm definitely coming for more different sandwiches, burgers, and hotdogs at this Stand. read more

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Paloma and Ray were so helpful! Great meal overall Would suggest this to anyone looking for a more elevated grab and go meal! read more

Love the kale crispy quinoa salad! It's very tasty & I can have it for lunch every day!