Decent food. My ahi burger wasn't the warmest when served but overall they had a great selection and food choice. This is the third Stand location I've been too. Overall, I would eat here again but may order something else next time. Service was top notch during Covid with the staff bringing the food out to our table and keeping the restaurant clean. read more

Food was really good will definitely be going back! The onion rings were so crispy and I ordered for takeout. Need to try dining in and enjoy a beer with my burger. read more

Our favorite restaurant. We take our family and friends there. Outside seating is available. With heaters. Plenty of parking. We recommend the Santa Fe chicken wrap or salad. read more

Ordered the Falafel wrap, sat in the patio with my dog and had a beer. Vegan friendly, great place for the pup, really good beer selection ...... A-mazing. read more

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

This is a gourmet burger restaurant that pots so much care in their food. The ingredients taste super fresh and they don't skimp on the quality. Service with a smile- and they definitely know their beer well! The ambience is good, always can watch your favorite sport. They also have plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Very good burger, be prepared to order all the condiments. Salad was very good. Comfortable ambiance watching games on multiple TVs. Would recommend. Shakes looked great read more

Good burgers and good homemade chips. I tried the Turkey Burger which was a little bland. I would have loved a good old fashioned sesame seed bun which is not an option unfortunately and went with the brioche bun. Ok, but the best option for what I like. We were hungry so it tasted good but probably not a place I'd go out of my way to unless I was right there. We did go there before COVID and liked it better when you could sit outside and eat and they had a pretty good beer selection. Just wanted to be a little more objective on picking up curbside and having to drive home to eat. read more

Just a take out Can dine in or outdoor seating good selection of food service great craft beer Semi clean I'm just not into this part of or. co. To generic Oh!!! And the chips and guac... potato chips No description waste of money I dont eat potato but I bet their good... read more

The food and service were both great--above average and better than expected! The person who took my order and the person who delivered our food were both very pleasant and helpful. read more

Yummy! haven't had anything I don't love. From ahi salad to French onion burger, Blue burger, all yummy!

This was surprisingly good. I got an ABC burger. It was cooked the way I asked and everything tasted good. I'll go back for sure.

Amazing food and a great ambiance. Easy to go watch tvs and an amazing short rib grilled cheese. The sides are great proportions and there is friendly service. Huge shout out to Martina, super friendly and helpful for our first time navigating the menu! read more

So, I ended up going back because they graciously comped my meal. It was good stuff. The service was great. They're meticulous and there is always staff on the floor. Food was cooked great. It was what I ordered (that helps). Oscar made sure we (GF went back with me) were all set. Only thing is that I spaced dipping sauce for my fries, but that's a me problem, I think. I love the soda machine. I have been back since. I am working out what is going to be my signature sandwich. Maybe see if the can do an impossible grilled cheese/patty melt. read more

Come to The Stand, where great burgers and beers meet mediocre service. My wife and I were in search of a burger and beer before heading to The Great Park (not so great) for a concert. The Stand hit all of the usual criteria...great ratings, microbrews, gourmet burgers and air conditioning. No one was on the patio on this sweltering day but we were able to find a table in the cool indoors. The gal at the counter taking our order was not friendly at all and really belongs at a fast food burger joint. My wife ordered a cheeseburger with blue cheese and ended up getting a stand burger which had a bunch of toppings she did not want. She ended up scraping off the sauce, lettuce and tomato. We were also confused about the drinks. Do we stand here while you pour our beers or do we sit down? Where do we get ice water since we were not handed a cup? We were met with a finger pointing to the drink station. Neither friendly nor helpful. My ultimate egg burger was excellent. Great thick patty, cooked to order, lean but flavorful. A really good combination of ingredients that went well together....not some food truck concoction of, let's say, kimchi, peanut butter and gummy worms. The tempura onion rings were quite good but the sweet potato fries were not as crispy as I would have preferred. Both beers we tried, a Belgian ale and the house blonde amber were excellent. This place has really good potential but they need to work on their service staff. read more

This place is a must try for a sandwich place. Their menu is not big, but so far what they do they do well. Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Their added meat grilled cheese is a favorite of some of my family members. On the pricier side, but the stuff seems to be a step up on quality. read more

Delicious food and great service! Iris, Diana and Illian were so friendly and helpful. I would go out of my way to go to this location!

Best burger that I have had in a long time. very nice patio to sit outside

It was very delicious the bread was soft and the meat was perfect! I would for sure come here again, the service was great the waiter named Tyler was a great waiter. He served my food quickly and was very helpful, I also observed him serving other tables efficiently and promptly getting them what they needed, ranch , to go boxes and asking if nothing else is needed. We tried the cilantro lime chicken which I expected more of a cilantro flavor but it was mild , not my favorite since it lacked a little flavor, however the El Capitan burger is full of flavor and it was my favorite. I also tried al pastor burger which I recommend as well it was like a taco burger . read more

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Had a Burger and Fries the other they were both really good. Nice place to have good meal at.

My 11 year old son said " This is the climax of culinary events!" 1/4 Lb Stand Hot Dog Onion Stack Burger read more

Packed on Memorial Day early afternoon and with the pumping music REALLY loud. When the weather improves, outside will be the place to eat. Most of the reviews refer to the BYO burgers but honestly, the burgers are good but not great and not really filling. Asking how you want your meat cooked is weird as most believe hamburger meat should be well cooked at a restaurant. I believe the nuggets are to be found on the menu beyond the burgers and overpriced fries. The tuna salad sandwich on a pretzel roll is fantastic. The special green beans with ginger dressing and crispy onions were a throwback to the Thanksgiving Dinner casserole with an Asian twist and were very good and a generous order ideal for two. Despite how busy, the food came out promptly and the floor waiters are very personable and helpful. One question though: why can't a napkin dispenser be put in the dining room or on the tables since you will need more napkins than they give you with the burgers/sandwiches. Waiting for a smash burger to be added to the menu. read more

I ordered the basic burger and was very impressed with the quality and delicious flavor of the burger and fries. Order was 100% accurate including the requested "well done" fries. Will absolutely return. read more

I came here out of curiosity and was genuinely impressed by their service and food. Big fan of the music choice. I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich at the recommendation of Genesis and loved it, so glad she was able to help me pick something I actually ended up liking as I had so many questions due to being a little on the pickier side. She never made me feel like I was a bother. The other two girls working were Kaitlyn and Sam who were such a delight. I really appreciated how they engaged in conversation with me and made me feel comfortable. You can tell the staff has great chemistry. I will definitely be returning. read more

Popped into Irvine for our favorite coffee drink when we came across this restaurant on Yelp! Had great reviews and thought we should check it out! I got an ABC Burger and Beer Battered Onion Rings, both were delicious and savory and hit the spot perfectly! The customer service was superb by Natalya, she recommended their fire sauce which was delicious with fries and onion rings! Thank you Natalya and thanks to The Stand for a delicious dinner! read more

The Stand - American Classics Redefined - Beer battered onion Ring and my friend - New American Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow wow wow where to even start?! It was our first time here tonight for dinner and this place was amazing. To start, the food was amazing, there is so much variety and I didn't know what to get. The atmosphere was chill, the music was on point! Once we got to the ordering station, we asked Manolo? (Sorry if I butchered your name) But he was soo nice and informative! My boyfriend and I were stuck between a couple choices and with Manolo's help we decided on the ultimate egg burger and short rib grilled cheese I am still drooling about what we just ate omg! Very juicy burger and one of a kind grilled cheese. Thank you for the friendly and welcoming vibes, we'll def be back for more !! - so hungry forgot to take pics - read more

Food is phenomenal I've tried three sandwiches since first going all amazing. I love the short rib grilled cheese, but this is not a guilt free sandwich. read more

Really good quality food. Hubby got the Ultimate Egg Burger and I got the Ahi Tuna Salad, both were delicious. My salad was so fresh and healthy yet delicious. We will be back. read more

Turkey review only . On a bummer once again . In the world of turkey sandwiches if the turkey is not carved off the actual bird but a processed rendition it never taste like turkey. This is the case at The Stand . What they call "roasted turkey " is a rubber ball ran through a slicer. Unfortunately this is very common at many restaurantI s . However as the stand has Good burgers and is fairly expensive I gambled and got stung . I gave it one star. as that's what people read. The Stand burgers are 4 star for sure . The one star is to get the message out To the people For the people and of course Bird lovers everywhere . Another No BS review from J Bossco read more

Franchise. Big portions. Great food. I like the ABC burger. It has avocado and bacon. The onion rings are the best.

I didn't get what I thought I was getting, but it's my error. Not wanting a big meal, I ordered a kids grilled cheese sandwich, and it is not in anyway similar to the picture of a beautiful, crispy, grilled cheese that is on the regular menu. The kids grilled cheese is essentially American cheese melted on a hot dog bun, likely perfect for most kids, and it comes with a perfectly sized small order of fries. I liked the fries. My mom got the chimichurri steak salad, which had slices of apple, and she thought it was spectacular. The place was clean and staff was pleasant. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Parking can be challenging - large, but very busy lot. read more

I've never left a Yelp review before, so here it goes... I had an appointment in Irvine and wanted to look for a place to get a quick bite. We Yelped local restaurants and decided on The Stand because the burgers looked delicious. I decided to download their app because I wanted to familiarize myself with their menu. On the app I went to "Order" and I was pleasantly surprised they had pictures of the food items as well as descriptions. I went to "Rewards" and I had a 70 points reward waiting for me that equals a free side of regular fries. That's so generous just because I downloaded the app. We showed up to The Stand already knowing I wanted the French Onion Soup Burger and my boyfriend chose the Onion Stack Burger. I also used my free reward to get the regular side of fries. It's counter service and we placed our order with Paloma. She was really patient with us because I told her it was our first time and we were excited to try something new, and a bit overwhelmed with the the condiment choices that we could add to our burger. My boyfriend asked if he could substitute the Parmesan crusted sourdough instead of having a bun. Paloma said it was possible. She also offered us pickle chips and a sample of their house made potato chips. It took a bit of time for our food to arrive. It didn't bother us because we knew the food would be fresh and not soggy. Our meals were DELICIOUS!!! My French Onion Soup Burger actually came with a side of au jus that was basically French Onion Soup minus the crouton and cheese. I chose not to dip my burger, but actually eat the au jus as soup. My boyfriend's Onion Stack Burger had a nice crunch due to the Parmesan crusted sourdough and crispy onion straws. The hickory sauce was just enough to add flavor without having the sauce leak out or make bread soggy. Considering it's a counter service establishment, it was really nice of Paloma to check on us and then bring us samples of soft serve. So... the bad part... we were both so hungry and ate our food without taking a picture of how amazing everything looked. I only have a picture of the empty wrappers. As an afterthought, I also took a pic of their menu in the restaurant and pics of the burgers from the app. We'll definitely be back. Thanks, Paloma! read more

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Friendliest staff! The short rib grilled cheese is my favorite. I also like the handmade potato chips with guac.

Power kept going out. Food is great. Outdoor seating. Sells drinks. Love the burgers. Fries are alright

Love this place! They're menu is so interesting that this is the only place where I don't get the same thing every time! All the burgers are delicious! Pretty easy going spot for an informal dinner or quick lunch. read more

The Worker got offended I arrived 5 minutes after I placed my order online I said no worries whenever it comes out. Waited 35 minutes for my food. I could have dined in at Javier's and the food would of came faster. read more

Service was outstanding and the food was great it is a bit expensive but would good back had the ahi sandwich and others enjoyed the burgers ,wraps, and salads . read more

The food was good, but the customer service was amazing. I ordered curbside and the gentleman was very polite from answering the phone all the way to my delivery. He is definitely an asset to the company. Highly Recommend. read more

Love the location and easy parking. The atmosphere is cool and so is the staff. I love the the french dip burger with the au jus on the side for dipping! read more

Food was mediocre at best, had the ABC burger, the flavor of the burger was okay, fries were okay. Tried my GF's Mac and cheese and it was hella nasty. All in all it was another chain establishment with mediocre food. It curbed the hunger, but not sure I would go back. read more

Finally got to try this place and it didn't disappoint. Ordered the French onion soup burger and combined with the au jus was amazing. It does have a lot of onions so be prepared for that but the buns were perfectly toasted and the burger a perfect medium. Fries and onion rings were alright. I did feel like I needed some fries to help counter the heaviness of the burger/it was a little greasy but overall it was a delicious experience. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star is I wouldn't normally pay $12 for just a burger. I think it should come with fries if you're paying that much. But all in all a good taste for the artisan burger category. read more