I have been seeing this place all over the internet and had to give it a try. It is definitely the gem they say it is! We went on a Saturday and it was packed. The parking lot it was located in is small and packed but there is pay to park lots around the area. The tables are bench style tables in a spacious restaurant, and first come first serve. There is also a small bar at the side too. Luckily, we came in as a table was leaving and got a spot. You scan a QR code to order the food and it was super easy this way to order and pay. I will say the only downside to this is that there is limited cocktails on the menu, so you'll probably have to get up and go to the bar for other drinks and that it is a little more difficult to track a waiter down if you need napkins or other things. We got wings and chips with guac for appetizers and burgers with truffle fries for our main, with some good cocktails too. The food came out so fast we were super surprised with how packed it was. We were extremely satisfied and loved and finished everything we got. The truffle fries are so delicious and they definitely make the list of best burgers in Raleigh. read more

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Had dinner here on a Friday night and really enjoyed it. Seemed really crowded from the outside so we almost went somewhere else, but peaked inside, did a short loop, and a couple of bar seats freed up. Otherwise, the place was pretty full. Bartenders were great, very attentive (even though the place was busy), no folks hanging over us so we could enjoy our dinner. Food was really good and not outrageously priced, and arrived really quick! Definitely recommend the "summer salad", a seasonal option with delicious tomatoes, peaches and cheese. Falafel burger was also good and tator tots were nice and cripsy. I would definitely go again. Just be warned, the place is very loud (so you'll need to talk loud if sitting anywhere inside) and is definitely a "hipster" location. :) read more

Standard Beer + Food - Enjoying dinner at the bar! - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Standard had become one of my go to spots for solid and consistent drinks and food. Tuna tar tar, smash burger, frozen gin & tonic, espresso martini, and beers all hit the spot. They have an easy table QR code to order on the spot but they also have servers checking in on you, it makes it very efficient! They have a wonderful outdoor patio and community garden next door, great for groups with the large tables and booths but also solo remote workers who need a mocktail or friday bevvy. One of my top easy going recs in downtown raleigh. Close to person street and other eateries and bars. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Not a frozen drink gal but try it you won't regret it - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I am dreaming of these fries! The truffle and hot cheese sauce on top were 10/10. I wish I could have it right now. Service was fast and friendly. I'll be back when I'm in NC again. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It was super busy during our Saturday evening visit, but we were able to get a table outside. There are QR codes on the table to order drinks and food and the staff bring everything to your table. My food was excellent - I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and tots. I also had a dreamsicle with rum drink. This spot was good for kids and they had some kids options on the menu. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Buffalo chicken sandwich with tots - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The Standard Beer + Food is a dependable spot that we keep coming back to, which says a lot. The smash burger is the clear standout here, well-seasoned, cooked properly, and hits that classic, craveable smash burger sweet spot. I've had it multiple times now, and the consistency is why we're repeat customers. The tots are also solid and crispy on the outside. The beer selection is strong and rotates enough to keep things interesting, whether you're into local brews or something different. The vibe is casual, making it an easy place to meet friends or grab a low-key meal. Not everything on the menu wows enough to earn five stars, but what they do well, they do consistently. A reliable neighborhood spot. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Smashburger and tots - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A solid spot for a quick bite. They have a limited food menu with a special seasonal menu, the best smash burger in Raleigh. They have drafts beers and cocktails as well as alcohol slushies. You can sit at the car or pick a table and order via the QR code. read more

Standard has my favorite smashburger in the Triangle - hands down. This place is my favorite - great vibes, always fun rotating frozen drinks, great food. Such a great casual spot you can go to have a quick dinner or sit and hang out with friends. read more

I thought the food was overall okay. Yes, everyone is correct when they recommend the burger and that seems like the best thing on the menu probably. Food seemed fresh across the board and overall seasoned okay as a general statement. Servers were nice and vibe seemed mostly chill even for kids and families. We also had the wings which were very mid in my opinion. They say they are smoked but sort of taste more like smoked paprika was added at the end and not like they were actually smoked in like a smoker or grill. The dry rub was pretty bland and the sauces were fine but nothing to get excited about. The drinks were okay too. We had margaritas and beeritas which were fine but not a destination maker for this restaurant . I think this restaurant combines to offer a nice place to grab a bite with friends but I don't know if I'd call it a food specific destination read more

I'm not a big smash burger fan but a friend told me to try the Smash burger at Standard. This was one of the best Smash burgers i have had. The consistency of the patties was perfect with the right amount of cheese. I liked it so much that I came back in two days to have it again. Also worth mentioning are their fries that are thinly cut and crispy. I'm a fan! read more

Standard Beer + Food - Smash Burger - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I had seen this spot thru social media and decided to grab lunch with a friend here on a saturday afternoon. we were able to seat ourselves and easily found a table. We ordered by scanning the QR code and someone brought us cups of water. I ordered the tonkatsu sandwich with a side of truffle fries and my friend ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich with truffle tots. The food was brought out to us within 15-20 mins. I really enjoyed my sandwich I got and it was huge! The truffle fries were my favorite and were so tasty and the fries were thin and crispy. I definitely left with leftovers. The inside had lots of different seating and was pretty big inside. this was a great place to come meet a friend! I would recommend this spot for a casual hangout spot read more

Standard Beer + Food - Tonkatsu sandwich with truffle fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I had been recommended to try the burger at Standard for years. I finally did, and it exceeded my high expectations. It was a perfect smashburger, and I really enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and good service. I was so excited that I took a bite before I could get a photo. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Everything was great! Food was yummy, service was awesome, and it had an upscale vibe without feeling stuffy!

Such a great lunch experience, the frozen margarita was delicious and perfect for summer. This is a great casual dining spot with good indoor and outdoor seating. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but there's a pay lot across the street. They might have one of the best smash burgers in town, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The wings were just okay and the truffle fries were good but needed some salt. Get the burger! read more

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AMAZING SPOT! the burger was perfect and i loved the pomegranate ranch water. i would definitely recommend read more

Standard Beer + Food - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Me and my wife visited on a Sunday evening for dinner. I had a delicious smash burger and excellent cocktail! Great atmosphere inside and outside. Attentive and polite staff. Will definitely be going back. read more

Great burgers and apps, fantastic drink selection, and very unique atmosphere. I absolutely love this place for a casual weekend hang with friends. read more

So good! Great menu with a lot of variety. It is very loud. They have outdoor seating but it was too hot. I love how it is decorated. You use a QR code to order your food and drink which is then brought to the table. I didn't like that you couldn't sub out salad dressing so I got the shrimp tacos which were good. My son got the chicken tacos which were ok. The soft taco shell fell apart easily. My husband got the veggie burger which I thought was greasy. The fries were good. I wanted their truffle fries but not for $14!! My only negative is that it is really hard to flag down someone to help you. I had to get up and get my own napkins. read more

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I came here for a bite to eat while in town for work and I was pleasantly surprised. First off, I love breweries and the casualness about locations such as the Standard. I sat at the bar and ordered an Aperol Spritz as well as their taco platter. I went for 2 skirt steak tacos and 1 pollo verde. The skirt steak tacos were BY FAR my favorite. The steak was juicy and flavorful. It's a very casual place where you can order using a QR code, if you're not siting at the bar, where the staff will bring your food out to you. Additionally, regardless of where you sit, you will be able to see the brew room and brewing equipment. It's pretty cool stuff! read more

Standard Beer + Food - Skirt Steak + Pollo Verde - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Spacious and pretty on the inside with some outdoor tables. Ordering uses a QR code but someone still comes around to check on you and answer any questions. Our food came out really quickly and was nice and hot. My boyfriend said if he came back he wouldn't bother with a taco he would just get the tots and smash burger. I enjoy the slow cooked pork taco. It had a nice acidity to it with the green sauce they provided. I would not order the shrimp taco again, very pedestrian. My beer was tasty and you can order half pours which I love!!! The Mocktail was the Jukie and we loved the ginger flavor. I would love to dine and drink here again! read more

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My daughter suggested we try this place for dinner. Menu has lots of beer and drinks and the food selection is limited but typical bar type food. If you like a quiet place to eat this is not the place to go. It was very very nousy but my granddaughter slept through it all. I decided on the wings with a dry rub and blue cheese dipping sauce on the side. The wings tasted great and were a bit spicy. Yo order you scan a QR code at your table and it brings up a place to order and once you pay on your phone the food is delivered to your table. The food came out fairly quickly too. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Wings with dry rub, blue cheese and hot dipping sauce - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food is always 10/10! I always recommend their smashburger, chopped wedge and a frozen cocktail! The use of QR codes to order food for your table is easy and convenient, the service is always fast and check on you often. They have a little backyard patio that has picnic tables and umbrellas read more

Standard Beer + Food - Chili - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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my go to casual restaurant in raleigh! I take all my visitors from out of town here for the amazing cocktails, smash burger, and truffle tots. seriously have had so many amazing times here, I wouldn't pick anywhere else in raleigh to go read more

Good food and beer, and super friendly staff. You get a mix of everyone in there, which is great.

Cute local spot. Good, satisfying burger. Soft bun and kind of nostalgic. Always yummy. Some good salads. Steak tacos are the star for me (ask for extra green sauce.) Frozen painkiller is great and you can get a dirty luksusowa martini for $12. Other drinks are a little pricey but they use quality ingredients and it's a very cute spot. Love the outdoor area. Great spot for a casual first date, some drinks/food outside on a nice day, a chill bite after work , or catching up with friends. Staff is always friendly. read more

Probably the best lunch we've ever had in Raleigh. Great atmosphere, the fish sandwich was outstanding. Service isn't traditional but works great. Parking can be tough but understandable. Can't wait to be back! read more

It was a super busy place and the atmosphere was great, tons of people. We found it hard to get a seat around 7:30, but ordering was easy and the food was decent quality. The cocktails were unique but seemed to be very light on the alcohol. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Pretty good restaurant! They have a small free shared parking lot, and if that is full there is street parking or a paid lot across the street. They have tons of beer on draft, as well as wine and cocktails. You seat yourself and order from a QR code and they bring you your drinks/food. I ordered the fried fish sandwich which was super tasty, but I did not care for the chips. I would give this place another try! read more

Standard Beer + Food - Fried Fish sandwich with chips - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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It's difficult to review this place. To jump to the punch line, it's a worthwhile spot but there are a lot of caveats. In my opinion, the only way to enjoy it is if you're a certain demographic (read affluent or affluent wanna-be) and come in with specific expectations. The service here might be one of the coldest in the area. If they were to suddenly replace the wait staff with robots, I feel like warmth and interaction would actually increase. I realize this day and age that this is probably a plus and a feature for many, not for me unfortunately. There are also weird quirks that belie the price for your meal. Extra sauces like ranch (which incur a cost) are given in comically tiny paper containers. Also, good luck flagging anyone down to get napkins for your meal or if anything is wrong with your order, you will never and I mean NEVER will get checked on after your food is dropped off. For the privilege of this service, a default 20% is pre-selected when paying your tab on your own. To be somewhat fair, this problem of service seems to be a wider issue in the area, as other establishments in this plaza have the same "I'm too cool for you" attitude, so perhaps it's a very localized cultural thing and weirdly no one else seems to care. (see note about it being a plus to a lot of people above). I think the service experience at the bar is slightly better but not by much. Ultimately the food and drinks are good, but I would deem them excellent if the prices were not has high and there wasn't so much nickel-and-diming on top of that. It's a good place for large groups to have casual conversations or to just hang back. In many ways I get it, there is no real incentive to go the extra mile (maybe in an effort to live up to the Standard name?). It's a place I do come back from time to time given the food quality and "no fuss" environment. I'm sure business will always be good, but it's a little frustrating to know that the place is holding itself back over tiny things, can't help but think that it's intentional. It would definitely incur more visits from my behalf and recommendations to friends if it was at all a welcoming place. read more

I went here for dinner with a friend and really enjoyed it! It was my first time and I thought it was a great casual spot to meet with friends. There is a good amount of outdoor seating so we grabbed a picnic table. You order through your phone which made it quick and easy. I started with an Aperol spritz which was tasty. I got tacos for dinner which I also enjoyed, especially the tuna! They are pretty small and I was starving so I got four. I finished with the hibiscus ranch water which I thought was refreshing. One of the best parts is that it is next to the Raleigh City Farm so it was so nice to sit out while the flowers were blooming! read more

Standard Beer + Food - Aperol Spritz - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I'd really give this place a 4.5/5! I understand and love the concept of seat yourself and then order from the QR code because it makes ordering and getting food faster but if you're a big group waiting for a table it's so awkward standing there and stalking people to see if they're almost done. We sat for 2 people and we shared it with a group of 4, but had to ask if it was okay...which they said yes but I can see that being awkward for some people! The taco trio was delicious, I recommend the pastor and beef, the shrimp was so/so My drink was the ranch water and it was just fine! I wanted to try their Italian drink but it was sold out read more

our waiter Tex was adorable! he just made everything easy and fun!! if you come here sit in his section and tip big!!

Standard is 100% a Raleigh gem. I was here super often during the Summer. They have a pretty impressive outdoor patio and the interior is also spacious. I love how easy it is to order here, you just scan the QR code at your table and order. Soon enough your drinks and food arrive. It's perfect if you have a toddler who doesn't have the patience to wait around at restaurants, but you need to get out of the house. The food is really delicious! The roasted onion dip is perfect for sharing as are their tots with truffle sauce. The smash burger is pretty awesome, as is the skirt steak taco. Their standard green salad is also surprisingly satisfying. Bonus, they also have a kids menu with a hot dog on it, my son usually goes with that. They also have a great variety of rotating drinks. Quite a few interesting options on tap and frozen options. Things like a frozen gin and tonic and a draft manhattan. Right now I see they even have a draft espresso martini. Standard is simply and awesome place with a great atmosphere, tasty food, and creative drinks! read more

Standard Beer + Food - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Bottom line: The burger and tots were pretty good at Standard Beer + Food, but the no reservations/picnic table style seating for the most part/service model was just not a positive for me personally. Averaging it all together, I come out with 3 stars, maybe 3.5 stars if we had half stars to give. The Deets: We had a meetup of work colleagues in Downtown Raleigh (DTR) recently and it was decided upon to hit Standard Beer + Food. I was eager to try this one out as I had never ventured here. Entering in, there are many picnic table style type of tables inside and a few booths. There are no reservations so you wait for a seat/table if one is not available when you go inside. Luckily after waiting a few minutes in the bar area, we were alerted that a booth opened up for use. So we found out that not only the menu is by QR code but the actual ordering is by this same QR code. Each person does their own individual order on their phone. Now I realize in the recent past, this service model may have had its necessities and uses but in 2024, I am not a fan of being my own waitstaff when I sit at a table for a full meal out. The reason was more apparent as the night went on as there were different runners bringing each individual order out at varying times and instead of saying the person's name that ordered the one item being brought one at a time at different times, they stated what the food was they were holding. More than one of us ordered a burger with tots, so it got a bit confusing and we realized the burger orders were placed with the wrong people. If you have that much staff that it's a different person each time a different order is brought out to the table, then maybe there is enough staff to actually take the orders AND deliver them, one assigned to the table for consistency? Just a ponder on my part. Food wise, it was the most positive point of this visit. The charcuterie board was good and enjoyable. The Standard Smash Burger was pretty tasty. The tater tots were OK (tots are always good most of the time, right?) but they were not the best tots I've ever experienced. I noticed one of my colleagues did not touch her sandwich at all and it went back to the kitchen pretty much intact. I had ordered a Diet Coke and it came out as one small glass bottle of Diet Coke (? 8 oz ?) with a small glass to pour it into, so I am guessing no refills on a small amount of soda costing $3 (I didn't even try). Food wise, I could see me going around 4 stars here but the layout/service model/etc. has me taking a star from that and I am going with 3 stars (maybe it would be 3.5 stars if I could go there but I just can't go with 4 stars unfortunately at this time). read more

Standard Beer + Food - Standard Smash Burger with side of tots. - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Tacos are literally 10/10. Fresh ingredients, tortillas are insanely good. Burger is top 3 best in the city. Also, the truffle fries/tots are amazing Service is great, very attentive. Food comes quickly. The restaurant is loud, but there is a lot of outside seating. Go there immediately read more

5/5 the smash burger holy cow. I'm so glad we came to Standard as it's exactly what we wanted (with a dog and two month old in tow). We snagged a picnic table in the back and enjoyed ordering on our phone. The smash burger was so good after taking one bite we ordered a second. Both fries and tots were good cant go wrong. We also shared the chicken taco and shrimp, liked the chicken better but both good. Then my husband ordered me their very basic salad but wow was it fresh and the dressing was impressive. Would frequent this place if we lived in the area! We didn't sit inside but it looked like a cool vibe. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Salad, shrimp and chicken taco, smash burger and tots - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food, service, and ambiance is awesome. We've been many times. Love that we can order through a QR code and not depend on a single server. Every place should do this. read more

Absolutely appalling experience -- avoid this place at all costs. The "water margaritas" at The Standard Raleigh made my entire group sick, and one of us ended up in the hospital. The nurse who treated her said she had seen the exact same issue before with this restaurant. The health department had to get involved. Instead of showing an ounce of concern, the owner brushed it off and blamed us for "drinking too much." He never once asked how we were doing or tried to figure out what went wrong. To make matters worse, the restaurant bullied women in our group into changing their honest reviews. The treatment was condescending, dismissive, and flat-out sexist. That kind of behavior is disgusting on top of already endangering people's health. This place is trash -- careless with food safety, toxic in how it treats customers, and run by people who think they're above accountability. Raleigh has plenty of good restaurants. Do yourself a favor and spend your money anywhere else, because your health and dignity aren't worth the risk here. And to the owner: you should be ashamed. You don't deserve customers, you deserve a permanent health department shutdown. read more

Standard's food, drinks, and service exceeded expectations! Even on a weekday, and during a thunderstorm, it was crowded in the general seating area so we settled in the bar area and had the tots, chicken sandwich special, and a few beers/cocktails. Service was friendly and very attentive. It was a fun environment. Only negative for us was how loud it was. read more

Standard Beer + Food - Chicken sandwich special, truffle tots - Brewpubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped into Standard Beer & Food one afternoon while on vacation after taking the downtown historic trolley tour. They're located in a convenient little plaza with some other great local businesses. When you walk in, it looks kind of like a small food hall or brewery type setting with very open seating and a separate bar area. We chose one of the long tables since we had kind of a big group. The tables were small (width wise) and the bench seating was very uncomfortable to sit at for a long time but those tables were the only option that could seat our group. We ordered via the QR code on the tables but found out later that we did have a server which was a bit confusing. The truffle fries were great and a HUGE portion; great for sharing. I also ordered the cobb salad and the sauce that came with it was delicious. My fiancé ordered the tacos which were good but a smaller portion than the other food items we all ordered. While I didn't have anything from the bar on this occasion, they had a great selection of local beers on tap. Great spot to come hang out with friends and grab a bite. 8/10 recommend. read more

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