The Stand - American Classics Redefined

The Stand is SO GOOD! After passing by it so many times and hearing many great recommendations from friends, I was finally able to check it out and it did not disappoint! First off, huge points to the super friendly and helpful staff. Even though you order at the counter, the team goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and answer any questions you may have. Second, the burgers were fantastic! We got the ABC burger and the Shroom burger, both which were delicious. Plus, their selection of sauces is impressive (so many to choose from & no extra charge - major bonus!).While you are definitely paying more on the premium side for a burger, it is well worth it! You can tell everything is made from quality ingredients and I am don't mind paying for quality food. So glad I finally stopped by - I will for sure be back!

If you have a burger craving, this is the place to go. The burger alone is 5 stars: great taste, satisfying portion, cooked to your preference, with good ingredients.I didn't know there was a Stand in Tustin. I visited the Irvine location a few times. My experience at this Tustin location was far better than the Irvine one.I ordered their special: jalapeño bacon burger ($13.50). My friend ordered the ABC burger ($13.25), a side of fries ($3.75), and a fountain drink. They ask your preference for the doneness of the Patty, and bring the food to your table. The drink station is located inside the dining area, so sodas are refillable. The dining area is large, with big screen TVs and spacious booth seatings.The jalapeño bacon burger was so good. It had the right amount of jalapeño, and a spicy one at that. I got the patty well-done but it was still juicy. The bacon was thick enough and wasn't limp; it held its crunch despite the heat of the burger. The portion was enough to satisfy a very hungry woman.My friend also enjoyed the ABC burger (avocado, bacon, cheddar), but the amount of avocado was tiny. They were thin slices that didn't even cover the tomato slice.The Stand fries were good. Skin-on, not overly greasy, and thick enough to give you that satisfying bite. If you download their app and sign up for their rewards program, they give you the Stand fries for free.I would definitely return. It hits the right spot when you want a gourmet burger but don't want to pay the table-service restaurant dollars.

To introduce and treat my husband a nice burger for lunch around Irvine, I did some research and found this casual restaurant. What stood out most of this place was the wide selections of burgers they have. It was during lunch time so I expected a large crowd but it wasn't that bad. The huge menu at the entrance was helpful and a little bit overwhelming at the same time because they weren't only serving burgers, which the burger menu itself was pretty big. I had to stand in front of the menu for a long time trying to figure out and it seemed like I wasn't the only one since many people couldn't easily go to the cash register to order.We ordered ABC burger, jalapeno bacon burger and chili fries to share. Later, we were curious of the shakes as well so we ordered cookies n' cream shake as a dessert. I would say that the shake was the best out of all the things we ordered since the chunks of Oreos on top were pretty nice with the smooth milkshake. The burgers were great but there wasn't anything really special about them as well as the fries. Service was wonderful except that we asked no onions on the chili fries but it was still there. Also, we have been told that large chili fries is enough to share so we went with it but it was not. The price seems high for what you get. The fries are not included so you have to order separately. However, they have an excellent sauce selection for the burger.

We enjoyed the ABC burger and short rib grilled cheese sandwich. Both were so yummy and we added a lot of extra toppings like the pickled jalapeños (my fave), grilled onions, sliced red onions, diced red peppers. We also got an order of Stand fries and tried so many of their dipping sauces. The fire and the jalapeno scallion aioli were very unique, and as always ranch is a good go to. Our server Tu was super friendly and brought us extra pickled jalapeños bc we were raving about it.

Back again and tried the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl! Super hearty bowl with chicken, mushrooms, kale, broccoli, cucumber, and avocado. All of the ingredients were fresh and healthy, and it's nice to see The Stand expanding beyond burgers/sandwiches with some healthier options!

This place has the best salads hands down. They have all kinds of sandwiches, The seared Ahi was amazing. My son ordered their cheese burger and he loved it. They make their own dill pickles and chips and they are fantastic.The service is impeccable! They have the nicest people working there and they're constantly busy and available for you. The ambiance is fun, lively and clean. They have TVs on the walls great place to eat and watch a good game. It's a must try for the whole family.

TLDR: The name of the restaurant did not lie. They have food that's known with a twist that takes you somewhere else visually but keeps things within the world of creative familiarity. Southwest Chicken Wrap: I don't know how to describe it. All I know is that it's good by itself and even better with the chili aioli. The chicken, cheese, guac, romaine, and whatever else they threw in there was a good mix. The tortilla chips provided a nice crunchy texture, and the tomato tortilla was a nice change of color to wrap things up. My 1 complaint regarding this wrap is the lack of quality control. I've ordered this enough times to notice that the size will vary. I'm saddened when the wrap looks and feels smaller. Otherwise, this is a very good lunch option. Service: I always order to go, so I just order and then wait for my name to be called before leaving. I haven't had a bad experience with that yet. Ambiance: It's a spacious store that has a good amount of seats that are spaced nicely with TVs that play live sports. That's my kind of restaurant.

Yummy! We've tried the Stand twice now, and it's really good. This is a family restaurant, with plenty of seating and three tvs. It would be perfect for a team outing after a game. Considering everything costs a fortune these days, we think this place is reasonably priced for the portion sizes. We've tried the Onion stack and Havarti mushroom burgers, chips & guac, and their shakes. Their burgers are filling, whatever seasoning they use is tasty, buns fresh. The shakes are decent size, not quite the size of shake shack, but tasty nonetheless. We've also tried the Chimichurri steak salad. It was a little too lemony, but I'd get it again with the dressing on the side. Overall, The Stand is now one of our regular spots!

Had the BEST experience this week from start to finish. It was our first time trying a new burger spot and their menu looked amazing with so many unique options. Staff was SO friendly and gave us a free cookie, they really went above and beyond as far as service which is so nice to experience. Their burgers and sides were top quality (we felt great after eating them) and felt like the meat quality was fantastic. Sides were awesome and sauces were great. We can't wait to come back and try the whole menu!

Pros-Nice locationDid a fundraiser with our school!CleanCooked to order- they ask what temperature you want your burger!Ahi tuna salad was so good!!Minus a star for-They forgot the avocado on my saladI think they charged an extra dollar for ranch and didn't warn me about that (it was for my son's kid's meal that was charged more than my other son's meal)Food takes a while to come out but they were pretty busy.I will definitely come back and will just expect to wait and will check if my order is correct! Thanks for fundraising!!!