Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    4.5 (370 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order The Stand - American Classics Redefined Takeout or Delivery

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined Photos

    From this Business

    THE STAND - AMERICAN CLASSICS REDEFINED ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating

    More like The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    Portfolio From The Business

    Sponsored

    Recommended Reviews - The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Strawberry Lemonade
    Jenn H.

    Great service and great food. Staff was really nice, they helped me navigate their menu and provided me with suggestions. I ordered the cheddar apple burger, sweet potato fries and strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious. The apple burger was so unexpectedly good. Sweet potato fries were extra crispy and strawberry lemonade was amazing! Great atmosphere, it looks like this location is newer. I'll definitely be back again.

    Big Blue burger and sweet potato fries
    Jennifer C.

    Conveniently located close to home. We have tried several items on their menu since they opened, and have eaten both in the restaurant and gotten take-out. The burgers, chili, fries, sweet potato fries, salads, and shakes are all delicious. We like that you can make your own burger, and have a large selection of dips/sauces. My go to is chili or the Big Blue burger. Staff is consistently friendly. The place is generally clean. Minus one star because I have gotten a chili dog on 3 separate occasions where the hot dog tasted like it had been sitting around for a very long time - leathery and dry, though the bun and chili were still tasty. Also, after a long road trip my kids came to town and I raved about how good the food is. We went there, starving, only to get stale fries and onion rings. We were too hungry to mention it and request a fresh order.

    Southwest Chicken Sandwich  So bomb
    Anthony T.

    Man, everything taste like it's made with love. The sandwich came with fresh guacamole, corn and honestly the best I've had yet in a sandwich. The chicken was perfect grilled and tasted fresh. I got both the southwest sandwich & salad style of it (southwest chicken salad) both are just as good as the other. As you can see salad is huge.

    Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
    Kate L.

    Great food, fast friendly service. The location by the movie theater is great. We order our food, get movie tickets then relax to enjoy our order. The complimentary pickles are tart & refreshing. The tuna salad, great proportion, fresh salad, tuna nicely cooked, not fishery.

    My catering order was left out in the open where any other customer could have taken it
    Derek W.

    For the third consecutive year, I've been put into a position where I've had to organize a catered lunch for a group of 10 to 20 people at work. Not wanting to choose one of the two eateries I chose each of the past two years, I went with The Stand to see if I can give them the 4th star that I've been trying to give them for the past year or two. The final verdict? No, unfortunately. This year, I was in a rather unique situation where I also had the option to double my party size, and The Stand had catering packages that would feed both party sizes: The Feast for 10 to 20 people, and The Big Feast for 20 to 40 people. But don't think The Big Feast is twice the size of The Feast; rather, the only difference is an additional platter of 20 half sandwiches/wraps. Otherwise, both will have a platter of 20 half sandwiches/wraps, a large gourmet salad, a large side, and a cookie/brownie platter. After much deliberation, I went with The Feast with Meyer Lemon Broccolini and a Sidekick of Chinese Chicken Chop Salad with Chips & Guac. I chose all this to avoid the need for flameless heating kits since I wasn't sure how they'd work. I was drafting an email to the catering team to add some supplementary instructions I overlooked initially, but after the FIRST15 to 20 minutes following submission of my order, Sydney from the Catering team gave me a call to ask for clarification on some details based on my email communication. Really appreciate how punctual she was at this, and she was happy enough to send out an updated invoice. However, I learned from Sydney that the Meyer Lemon Broccolini would need a flameless heating kit even though the catering website did not mention that. In fact, during my email communication prior to placing my order, I pointed out that the Meyer Lemon Broccolini and Red Ginger Green Beans weren't listed as vegetarian despite being vegetables, and they confirmed they were indeed vegetarian, but not vegan. I noticed these oversights were immediately addressed after I brought them to their attention. However, their website still indicates their cookies are vegan when they are not; I'm not going to bother with another email at this point lol. I had given them two weeks' notice for my order, knowing that the catering team can change it on their end. I didn't want just one flameless heating kit, so I decided to switch out the Chips & Guac for the Mac & Cheese, which is about $13 more. I arrived about 10 minutes before my scheduled pickup time, and I saw my catering order out in the open on a table where any customer could just grab it and go. Luckily, there were only a few customers inside, and when I stopped by my order, Kim came out to greet me. We recognized each other even 8 to 9 months after those technical difficulties spelled out in my last review update. I asked her to review my order with me before leaving, but when she said "Chips & Guac", the abstract record in my mind came to a screeching halt. I asked to see the invoice, and it was the older version from before I made the switch. I later found out they had printed my invoice too early even though their catering team said I could decide as late as the day before. Luckily, Kim checked the kitchen and needed only about 5 more minutes for the side of mac & cheese to be ready. She also let me keep the chips & guac even though she initially said she could swap it out, so that was nice at least. I also appreciate how they waited until my arrival to make a custom grilled cheese sandwich for my vegetarian guest, who enjoyed said sandwich. I also asked to put that guest's name on the box so I could tell easily. However, my abstract record cacophonously halted again when Kim asked me to pull up to the front door so they could load my order into my car. I had parked close by and previously requested for at least one employee to help me carry my order to my car. Also, I didn't want to block the right lane of the frontage road through the town center, so Kim and a team member helped carry the order to my car. My guests enjoyed the food for the most part, and I used this opportunity to invite them to visit The Stand with their family/friends on their own time (and dime lol). My order included an abundance of sauces and dressings, and I also appreciate how there were label stickers on each half sandwich/wrap in the platter. However, I would highly recommend a different means of labeling these sandwiches/wraps. As an example, I tried to grab a Chimichurri Steak Wrap only to find out it was actually a Falafel Wrap, which was the only vegetarian option in the platter. Good thing I got my vegetarian guest that grilled cheese sandwich! Lastly, if you've managed to make it to the end of this review, I'll let you know there's a discount code for customers placing a catering order for the first time. You actually read it in this review somewhere. Missed it? Sorry, I'm not giving it out like that. You'll have to re-read the review :)

    Southwest Chicken Sandwich
    Anna L.

    Haven't been here in a couple years and decided to stop by since it's one of the few remaining food spots left in the lb town center. So glad we did. I had a southwest chicken sandwich and my daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. They even let us try the mac and cheese but decided to stick with the fries. My daughter I shared a cookies and cream shake and it hit the spot because it was so hot today. Service was fast and friendly. Very clean inside and not to crowded during lunch on a weekday.

    Havarti Shroom burger
    Monica C.

    Visited The Stand for a burger and it was delicious! I ordered the Havarti Shroom burger and I enjoyed that they added plenty of sauce, cooked to my preference, and loved the bun. They have many sauces you can choose from, which is always a plus for me. I wasn't paying attention but this burger does not come with lettuce, tomato, etc., so I would ask for that to be added next time. They have really great pickles that are packaged, in a plastic container, at the counter for you to grab. You do have to ask for napkins as they are not out anywhere and don't come with your meal, which was very odd to me. Service was fast and friendly and I would visit again!

    Patio
    Jacob C.

    I came for my favorite Southwest Chicken Sandwich. I love that it has black beans, guacamole, corn, red onion, and tortilla strips. In order to make it true Southwestern, it requires Hatch. Dainara was very kind and thorough during my visit and I racked up a few Stand points using the app.

    Cobb Salad
    Zharmaine B.

    I would give it 4.5 stars if that was an option because I generally like this place. I usually get the chimichurri steak salad (which I love) but deviated today and grabbed the Cobb Salad. I liked the Cobb salad except I didn't understand why they dumped so much red cabbage in it. The rest of the salad ingredients were pretty balanced except the exorbitant amount of red cabbage. I had to rate it as a 4 due to this visit. It was not fun having to pick out half of the salad. Their flavors of their special drinks rotate and today they had the blueberry lemonade and cucumber & mint aqua Fresca. We're a fan of the blueberry lemonade. Service was great. They bus the table. We grabbed a table that was freshly vacated so it was still dirty. There were no problems flagging an employee down to help us wipe it. I didn't catch his name but he was very kind throughout our entire visit as he checked on us. This place can get very busy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It was 86 degrees today so we opted for indoor seating. Because it is an open concept, it can get pretty loud when it's packed. If you have kids that are easily overstimulated, I would recommend bringing some sort of noise cancelling headphones. They premix the dressing on all the salads. So if you like to control your own dressing be sure to ask for it on the side. They usually have some special burger on rotation. On this visit they had a red curry chicken sandwich. It looked good and I was intrigued. Overall it's a good place to grab some lunch or dinner and maybe her to Dave & Busters next door.

    Main seating area
    Sunday B.

    I must've been living under a rock -- this was my first time at The Stand, and I was seriously surprised at how good it was. I ordered the curry chicken sandwich and wow... it was packed with layers of flavor! A perfectly spicy kick, a big juicy chicken breast, crispy fried onions, basil for and added layer, and the most delicious curry sauce. So good. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The guy at the counter was super friendly and helpful. I was a little hesitant about the spice level, but he reassured me I'd like it -- and he was absolutely right. Plenty of seating both inside and outside, with a relaxed, casual dining vibe. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!

    Regular Burger
    Girish B.

    Juicy "Stand" burger with crispy onions and roasted jalapeños accompanied by fries and onion rings.

    Big outdoor dining space
    James A.

    Chain of fast food restaurants, serving up very common set of food categories, with higher end prices, but having unusual varieties executed very well. My wife and I were going to see an early movie screening at the Regal Edwards in Long Beach Towne Center, and decided to stop in here for an early dinner before the show (Towne Center has plenty of parking). Got some good recommendations from friend reviews, so knew what we wanted. It's a fast food set-up, where you order and pay after standing a queue (no self-serve kiosk that I could see). They will deliver the food to you (given a numbered table tent that you bring back to your table). It was delivered in 10 minutes, freshly prepared. Everything was excellent. French Onion Soup Burger ($13.25) - I'm a big fan of French Onion Soup, but finding most versions in restaurants to be very disappointing. And...gourmet burgers disappoint, in (almost) all cases making me wish for a classic backyard burger instead for a cheaper price. So with these two thoughts in my head, really lowered by expectations, even after a strong Yelp recommendation. It exceeded: It's the first time I've eaten a burger like a French Dip, dipping it in Au Jus before every bite, and it was marvelous. And with the Guruyere cheese and the gourmet hamburger bun, it WAS the taste of a really good french onion soup. The broth was good enough to be a soup by itself. Not really sure why this isn't more common in other gourmet restaurants. Chili Cheese Fries ($5.40) - the skin-on fries were perfectly deep-fried, and the beanless beef chili was plentiful. Very filling, shareable across two for even the regular size. WIsh there was more shredded cheese, or even go overboard and suggesting to use nacho cheese instead (my personal preference). Strawberry Shake ($6.50) - with real whipped cream, my wife and I both immediately agreed this was near the top of strawberry shakes we've had, better than other fast casual places that specialize in it (Johnny Rocket's or Steak and Shake). It obviously used real ice cream, and the strawberry flavor wasn't overpowering (which makes me think strawberry syrup wasn't used). And the thick (tasted freshly whipped) cream just brought it over the top. And a simple thing like giving a boba straw is a nice touch. Weirdly, there are signs stating that employees will bus, even though it is set-up for self-bussing (which is what we and others did). Soda drinks are self-serve, allowing us to refill our small water glasses multiple times. They also have a pretty large beer and wine menu, with 'The Stand' branded choices (at slightly lower prices of course). If you download and sign up via their custom phone app, you will be given enough points for a free order of their excellent fries. 'The Stand' took over the space of a big restaurant before, so there is a lot of seating especially out in the big gated patio. There are a ton of other items on the menu that we will try in the future when in the area, on a day when my wife is a bit more hungry.

    Sweet potato fries
    Pam D.

    My husband had the stand Burger and I have the curry chicken burger lettuce wrap. Service was very friendly and very fast. It's very clean and the restaurant and clean bathrooms. They bring the food to you after you order and they also clear your table. The best thing I love is that unlimited and less variety of sauces that you can get for your fries and your burger I really love that. My curry chicken sandwich was delicious my husband's Burger was also delicious this is a great place I can't wait to come back love it here

    Piri-Piri Chicken Bowl BBQ Brisket on a Pretzel Roll

    See all

    12 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 2

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 36
    Thanks 10
    Love this 27
    Oh no 5

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 5
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 hours ago

    Really bummed. Just got home and found my Chinese chicken chopped salad had no chicken:(

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daly Y.
    31
    127
    30

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kate K.
    160
    559
    1200

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jimmy B.
    139
    18
    0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 5
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Got the onion soup burger HAHA didn't know it actually came with soup! the meat was flavorful and the burgers were creative,

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    17 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Zachary W.

    Zachary W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 10

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Stand - American Classics Redefined

    Luna Bistro Cafe - Guava Mimosa & Spicy Marinara

    Luna Bistro Cafe

    4.3(673 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    •$$

    To start off, this is definitely not meant to bash Luna at all. I think Luna has a great…read moreatmosphere, and the food and drinks have been great every time I've visited. I've been about 2-3 times now, and the food has consistently been really good. That being said, I would definitely recommend a little more customer service training for the servers. Everyone I've encountered has been very nice, but sometimes it's the simple things, like showing that you're happy to serve your paying customers and making sure they feel taken care of. Each time I've visited, we've found ourselves waiting close to 30 minutes for our server to come by for refills, a to-go box, or even the check. I completely understand that mistakes happen and that things can get busy. I've worked in the restaurant industry before, so I really do try my best to be understanding. However, during one of my recent visits, my order came out incorrectly. There was an item on my plate that I had specifically requested not to have. Of course, mistakes happen, and I had no issue communicating the mistake to my server. What bothered me was that instead of apologizing for the error, she looked at me and simply walked away with the plate. I assumed it was a minor mistake and that she would have the order corrected. I could have just removed the item myself, but at the same time, I shouldn't have to pick through my food after receiving an incorrect order when I'm paying for it. When she brought the plate back, she simply left it on the table without saying anything or acknowledging the mistake. I actually found myself apologizing to her for making her do the extra work, and she just walked away. Overall, I really do think Luna is a great restaurant with great food, drinks, and atmosphere. I'm sharing this feedback because I think with some improvement in customer service, communication, and wait times, Luna has the potential to be even better. I would definitely come back, and I hope this feedback is taken as constructive criticism rather than anything negative.

    Outstanding restaurant. Don't confuse it with the other Luna in the shopping center. This bistro…read morehas a great combination of Mediterranean and Latin infused drinks and food. Great atmosphere and service by Samantha (Sam) was over the top! we will be back again. Spicy shrimp appetizer 5 !

    Photos
    Luna Bistro Cafe - Main dining area

    Main dining area

    Luna Bistro Cafe - Salt and pepper wings

    Salt and pepper wings

    Luna Bistro Cafe - Pain pain go away

    See all

    Pain pain go away

    The 908 - Raspberry Chocolate Cake

    The 908

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    The food here exceeded my expectations. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with a great sear and was…read moreincredibly tender and flavorful. We also ordered the ube Basque cheesecake, and it was easily one of the best desserts I've had recently--rich, creamy, and not too sweet. Our server, Sergio, made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations without making us feel rushed. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that's great for date night or dinner with friends. I'll definitely be back, and the cheesecake alone is worth another visit.

    DINING While Black…read more The 908 Restaurant Environment 1-5: 5 I really appreciated the ambiance and decor of the space. After enduring weeks of record breaking heat in Long Beach, this was the perfect place to land as the Summer Breeze... Makes Me Feel Fineeee again. A very well but gently lit space that still feels cozy and spacious. The outside gives no indication of how well the inside has been designed. Great for lunch or dinner dates. Noise level was low and there's no feeling of a chaotic restaurant environment. Food/Service 1-5: 4.8 I order the shrimp and lobsters fettuccine, bone marrow as an appetizer. My company ordered the lamb burger. All dishes we beautifully plated; true works of art. Neither of us had any complaints about presentation and creativity. As far as taste and as excited as we were to dig in to our food, the ONLY setback was the lack of seasoning mainly salt. I'm aware that a Chef does their best to meet the expectations of their guest. I'm also aware that meeting everyone's expectations is impossible. To confirm my advice of needing some salt in the food I patrons the restaurant twice, two days in a row. The food needs more salt and I stand solid on that opinion. The service was great and I thanked Mel for taking such great care of us. Mel is a rockstar! Diversity score 1-5: 4 The restaurant definitely appeals to diverse crowds. It reminded of the days I frequented Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster in Harlem, NY. Go again score 1-5: 5, Absolutely. I do hope I don't have to keep bothering the server for salt and pepper.

    Photos
    The 908
    The 908 - Caesar Salad

    Caesar Salad

    The 908 - Ube Painkiller

    See all

    Ube Painkiller

    Wood & Salt Tavern

    Wood & Salt Tavern

    4.1(596 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    •$$

    Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

    I dined here with my mother. I booked for 6 but was a bit late. The hostess was very nice and…read moreaccommodating; we felt welcomed. The restaurant was busy with constant traffic, however I didn't feel rushed. We ordered calamari, house bread and mozzarella balls. The calamari was crispy, Cajun and delicious we really enjoyed the fried lemon slices! The mozzarella balls we're good but the house bread was a stand out! It's warm, flaky,savory and the tomato chili fenell butter complemented very well. For entrees we ordered the grilled branzino, short rib Agnotolli and the truffle pesto lasagna. The Branzino was perfect and the chili crunch herb salad was amazing. The short rib agnotolli was very savory and I loved the robiola bosina. The lasagna was very good and cheesy.

    Photos
    Wood & Salt Tavern
    Wood & Salt Tavern
    Wood & Salt Tavern

    See all

    Ellie's - Breakfast Pasta

    Ellie's

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    6.7 mi
    •$$

    We decided to explore more of Long Beach and picked Ellie's randomly with no expectation. Left so…read morehappy and satisfied! It was not busy as we were there for an early dinner. Despite how simple the food might look, everything was intentional, flavorful, fresh, and delicious! The shrimp and melon salad was a personal favorite - enjoying it outside on a beautiful day, it felt as if I was on a summer vacation in Europe. If we're ever back in town, we would love to try their handmade pasta and pizzas. The only downside is that parking is a little tricky in this area, so come a little earlier than your reservation time. But overall, we were happy with the food, service, and ambience. Thank you, Ellie's!

    Came here with 2 other friends for a (late) Saturday lunch and we were seated immediately! We opted…read moreto sit outside in the patio area as the server said indoor seating was warmer, which was nicely shaded with umbrellas and a cool breeze. The only thing was that flies kept bothering us (my goodness were they hungry), but the waiter graciously gave us a spinning fly deterrent fan (which somewhat worked)... I suppose that's to be expected when you sit outside. We ordered 6 oysters to share ($5.50 each with 6 minimum oyster order) and the tagliatelle for each of us. The oysters were delicious and paired well with the provided seasonings. The tagliatelle was creamy and savory with the shrimp and scallops, but I was expecting the pork ragu and bone marrow butter to shine more in the dish- couldn't really taste them. Service was standard, parking is on the street but was not difficult to find. Overall this was a cute corner brunch/lunch spot

    Photos
    Ellie's - Interior

    Interior

    Ellie's - Hangar Steak Hash

    Hangar Steak Hash

    Ellie's - Mafaldine with spicy sausage

    See all

    Mafaldine with spicy sausage

    Nick's On 2nd - Shrimp taquitos

    Nick's On 2nd

    4.5(3.7k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    •$$

    Service and food choices are great. Love the ribs and the prime rib sandwich…read more Cocktails are super good .

    I adore Nick's. Very friendly staff who are usually…read moreexperienced and trained to a high standard. Fun atmosphere. Tasty drinks. Good food that's done consistently. I have been a customer of Nick's 40+ times at minimum. However, they really need to start adding more salads to their menu. The traditional Nick's menu is good, it's very solid. I am a big fan of their filets, petit bistro salad, steak salad, and fish. None of those should be cut! But there needs to be, at minimum, one to two more entrée salad options. Quinoa is great, but doesn't work for everyone. Even just one or two added entree salads would make it much more enticing to return, especially for mixed gender groups. Ideally, the chef could rotate this salad through new concepts seasonally. No need for new menus, just do a specials card. If that's not possible, then one or two permanent salad items to cater to the health foodies would be AMAZING. The main issue is that the Nick's menu lacks innovation, which makes it hard to bring business partners or friends there on repeat visits. I wouldn't be so bothered except that the last time I went to Nick's I added chicken to a salad and they gave me a very poorly prepared piece of low quality chicken with three mouthfuls of bone and gristle. I can accept a stagnant menu if it is always prepared excellently, but I can't accept an inconsistent preparation and stagnant menu. Thank you to everyone at Nick's. Appreciate you all a lot.

    Photos
    Nick's On 2nd - Beautiful restaurant

    Beautiful restaurant

    Nick's On 2nd - Kale Quinoa Salad

    Kale Quinoa Salad

    Nick's On 2nd - The best espresso martinis in town!

    See all

    The best espresso martinis in town!

    Cafe Hiro - Seared "Hokkaido" Scallop Risotto

    Cafe Hiro

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    •$$

    When you frequent a restaurant so much that the staff pretty much know who you are and that you are…read moreconsidered one of their regulars, that would be Cafe Hiro for us. Because we come here so often that the staff could treat us more casually, but because of the true Japanese hospitality and professionalism, we are treated with great respect and appreciation that we come to support their small business. We have eaten here and have been coming here since the pandemic and I honestly can say that we have never had a bad experience here. The food is definitely the number one reason we come here, but the service and vibe are also strong reasons to we continue to return here. Also, I don't think I've had anything here that I did not like. Instead of suggesting one item that is a must try, the Omakase Meal is the must try. Whether you are a group of two or more, I personally think the best value on the menu is their Omakase. Depending on how big your party is, depends on how many courses you get. It's great way to try several dishes in one sitting. If you're usually too full to order dessert, you better make room because it is part of the Omakase. I will not guarantee that you will love everything as I do, but if you are a food lover like me, you will appreciate the authenticity of the flavors.

    Cute little Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant! We were seated quickly, although the restaurant was…read morestill quite busy. Service was a little slow, but it was understandable given how busy it was tonight. The owner was apologetic, personable, and very kind, which we really appreciated. We ordered the scallop and mushroom risotto and the uni pasta, and both dishes were done really well. The pasta was cooked to perfection and covered in a rich, creamy uni sauce. It came with freshly grated wasabi and nori, which added a fresh kick and extra depth to the dish, really elevating the overall flavor of the pasta. The scallops were seared beautifully and cooked perfectly, maintaining that nice, fresh, bouncy texture. The mushroom risotto was creamy and packed with flavor as well. Everything paired really nicely with the Chardonnay. Would 100% recommend and would definitely come back to try more of the menu!

    Photos
    Cafe Hiro - Sautéed Shrimp (dinner entree 8 pieces)

    Sautéed Shrimp (dinner entree 8 pieces)

    Cafe Hiro - Miss B's favorite Japanese style pasta: ume (plum) shiso (oba mint leaf) spaghettini.

    Miss B's favorite Japanese style pasta: ume (plum) shiso (oba mint leaf) spaghettini.

    Cafe Hiro - 2023 Christmas Eve Pre-Fixe Menu $65 per person

    See all

    2023 Christmas Eve Pre-Fixe Menu $65 per person

    The Stand - American Classics Redefined - newamerican - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...