- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
25 Degrees
Categories: Restaurants American (New) Restaurants Burgers American (New), Burgers [Edit]
412 Walnut AveHuntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 960-2525
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 12 am
Fri 11:30 am - 1 am
Sat 11 am - 1 am
Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
456 reviews for 25 Degrees
Review Highlights
-
"Next time I'm gonna try the sweet potato fries." In 127 reviews -
"possibly the best onion rings I've ever eaten." In 103 reviews -
"and the Mezzo Secco jack (you guys." In 17 reviews
Loading...
456 reviews in English
-
Review from Lora M.
My boyfriend came here with a friend. His friend ordered the burger with prosciutto. He knew I love prosciutto so he told me he would take me here. His friend recommended it so, I knew I can't go wrong with it.
We came here during dinner. I was excited and couldn't wait to order #2! The burger patty was huge, it didn't taste anything special for a $10-$15 price, thanks to the prosciutto, pesto mozzarella, roasted tomatoes and my love for italian food, it gave the burger a good bang for my buck. They made the burger delicious overall. We ordered half and half fries (half sweet potato and half french fries), it was peppered! We liked! Then we ordered the chocolate milk shake, the waitress asked if we wanted alcohol in it, why NOT? -
Review from Brian L.
Fountain Valley, CA
5/18/2012
In a word: meh.
I decided to give the burgers here a try since it has gotten good reviews on yelp. Ordered the #1 with spicy aioli. I have to admit, this burger is thick! It's next to impossible to take a bite that encompasses the patty and both buns. The gorgonzola cheese was rich and flavorful. The patty was juicy, with decent flavor. The arugula is my main gripe though: I like it in my salads, not my burgers. My other gripe is the price. At almost $11/burger, I was expecting to be blown away. I wasn't. It was good, not great, and definitely not worth the cost. I'll take In-N-Out for it's taste and value any day of the week. -
Review from Sadia C.
4/28/2012 2 photos
Plenty of options at this place. The toppings for the burgers are great (many difft cheeses, veggies and sauces).
The burger patty is hugeee, but not very flavorful at all...
The place is expensive for the amount of food you get. 6 bux for a few onion rings and fries? BUT the onion rings were delicious! Burgers are around $10-15.00. Choose from their custom burgers or make your own and pay for toppings.
I got gouda and onions on my burger...stinky, but also yummy.
For appetizer, I got the fried eggplant with tuna on top....I wasn't digging it..the combination tasted odd.
Their happy hour menu seems great.
Service is okay, seems like they have like 3 waitresses and 2 bussers in the entire restaurant, so even though the restaurant is fairly small, it gets packed. LOVELY decor btw! -
Review from Lois M.
4/24/2012
Why oh why can't Hubby and I join the legions of gourmet, overpriced, heirloom burger lovers? Maybe we just don't appreciate the herds of special, genetically engineered cattle sacrificed and humanely slaughtered to produce the finest beef that is hand-ground by a tribe of reclusive native Argentinian aborigines. Maybe we don't get the fact that the gourmet french fries were personally made by Mexican chefs kidnapped from Les Halles. Or, those soft and so mushy buns that were flash baked in Paris and flown over on a super shuttle plane. It's a hamburger!
We got bushwhacked by our son (again) to join him and his latest GF at 25 degrees. It was that or some other gourmet burger place. Lots of choices, lots of cheeses, lots and lots of toppings...but when you get down to it, it's an over-priced burger. I would love to give this place another star, but the service was poor (inattentive), and as many have pointed out, the beer and wine prices are a bit "padded".
However, I will acquiesce to those that love the gourmet burger trend. For myself and Hubby, we'll take an In-and-Out or 5-Guys any day. -
Review from Meredith V.
Huntington Beach, CA
There is a time and place for each type of burger out there, but when you're in the mood for an exceptional burger unparalleled by any other, you have to go to 25 degrees.
I've gone several times and still have yet to design my own burger because the number one is just that good. The buttery bun sets the burger up for success. Then they add the juicy burger, two types of cheese, bacon, arugula, and a great thousand island type sauce. IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.
They updated the happy hour within the last year and it's much better. it now includes a few of their cocktails--I recommend the red head in bed. The bacon wrapped dates are also insane.
Oh, and don't forget to try the onion rings. -
Review from Bryan D.
Huntington Beach, CA
4/9/2012
A notch or two above what I would call the usual burger experience of burger fries and a shake.
I had a 1, my friends had a 3 and byob. I would have to say that the burgers tasted great, had good synergy and had a "gourmet" vibe. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cheese. My first bite had a glimpse of mouthgasm hamburger heaven, but as I continued on my journey towards heaven my body was rejected the cheese and I was really forcing myself to finish. The other burgers more or less had the same vibe for me.
The fries, onion rings and shakes were also on par with the standard set by the burger.
All in all it has some merit to the "gourmet" vibe and price, however if you are wondering whether or not it is worth it that is on you to decide. I enjoyed my experience and it was a bit better but I can't really say that it was 3x the usual in n out experience. -
Review from Rich P.
Naperville, IL
5/9/2012
Great burgers, mediocre service...what a shame. This place has some amazing gourmet burgers on their menu and if none of those tickle your fancy youcan build your own burger. I think the bun is the crown jewel and makes this burger. I sat at the bar, it was not busy but all I was getting was attitude from the waitress/bartender that was serving me. She acted as if me ordering a drink was too much work for her. My food order took forever to come, very very slow. The place was not busy, it was a mid week mid afternoon so I'm not sure what her excuse or the kitches excuse was. I would be tempted to go back and sample another tasy burger but the poor service really left a poor taste in my mouth.
-
Review from Justin B.
3/25/2012
Pros: The "number one" burger
Cons: Service is a little slow
Ate here today and I was very impressed. I love a good burger and 25 degrees has a great one. I ended up getting the "number one" burger (about $11). It has cheese, bacon, grilled onions, and mixed greens on a brioche bun. The burger is nice and juicy. Great quality.
The only downside here was service was kinda slow. Our server was friendly, but it took her awhile to check in on us. I think it would've be normal if they were crowded, but there was barely anyone there since we came right after it opened.
Anyway, if you're a fan of burgers like I am, you should definitely check this place out.Listed in: Great Food in the OC
-
Review from Lisa S.
Huntington Beach, CA
4/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
OK Just about my favorite place to go every weekend! my husband and I sit at the Bar order the Red Head In Bed drink and some really great Chicken wings, so good I cant even explain, you just need to try them!
I love the Burgers too!
this is my go to place -
Review from Daniel R.
Whittier, CA
5/7/2012
My favorite place to eat hands down! they have great happy hour, burgers are fantastic, and juicy. I LOVE THE BACON WRAPPED DATES! If you haven't been here you are missing out. The other location at the Roosevelt in LA is just as amazing.
-
Review from Travis T.
Huntington Beach, CA
4/3/2012
Hands down the best burger you'll ever eat. If you dont like it, call me. I'll come pick it up and finish it! haha...
You gotta try the #1 burger. Also, the appetizers are incredible!!
This has got a night club type apmosphere but is still ok for kids and babies to go to. One of my top 10 fav restaurants. -
Review from Diane A.
Pomona, CA
4/10/2012
Went here randomly after a day each trip. It was close with good reviews so the boyfriend and I decided to give it a try.
We both got fries, standard issue. However, the presentation was rather cute. They were in Chinese take-out containers but laid out on a plate.
I had a veggie salad while my boyfriend had a burger. Both were really good. Just a note, the salad was more of a "salad" with mayo. Also, it comes with beets! Just a note... because I hate beets.
Overall, a good experience and cute place to have a small dinner. -
Review from Stephanie B.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The bordello burger bar near Huntington Beach pier was .... interesting. There were some real highlights and some real let downs. When some things are 4 stars and other things are 2 stars, I guess its 3 stars? I would not come out of my way to come back, but HB pier area is somewhat of a dining wasteland, so I would probably come back if I was in the area.
We came in for lunch on Sunday. Because it was raining and very windy, there were not many people around and we seated ourselves immediately, making sure to snag a table in the back. The restaurant is REALLY loud. Even though it is noon on a Sunday, the music is blasting like its 8PM on Friday night. The servers immediately brought us menus and water upon request.
We ordered a burger and a salad, which we split, and then we ordered the 50-50 with onion rings and sweet potato fries for the table.
Blue Cheese Wedge - four rounds of yellow heirloom tomato were each tossed with a quarter of a small head of iceberg and then drizzled with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and a little sliced red onion and topped with a crisp strip of bacon. Because the bacon was in a strip, it was really hard to eat with the salad. There was no place to saw through that to integrate with the salad. Otherwise, this was a tasty salad. The iceberg was crisp, the dressing was creamy, and there was plenty of cheese. The tomatoes were definitely the highlight - sweet and meaty.
Number One - this burger is served on a brioche bun with caramelized onions, gorgonzola, crescenza, bacon, arugula and thousand island. We ordered our burger rare, and it was definitely medium rare, which was disappointing. Also, the meat was not all that moist - a big let down. The bread was awesome - very fresh (and a HUGE bun). The cheeses and bacon were also delicious, but it was very light on the arugula and I think that I saw a teaspoon of thousand island. One person at our table SUBSTITUTED thousand island for herb aioli, which they charged $0.50 for - unbelievable. I cannot give a super high mark to a burger where the meat was overcooked and disappointing. I didn't come for delicious bread and toppings - I cam for MEAT.
The onion rings were delish - very wide (about 1") with even onion to batter ratio. The sweet potato fries were amazing - uber fresh and super crispy. No limp noodles here. This pair was really the highlight of our meal. Of course, in the nickel and dime world at 25 degrees, they charge for every single sauce that isn't ketchup (which they never brought). We ordered blue cheese dressing, which was very good. The tarragon remoulade was also ordered - it was okay; a bit like tartar sauce, which is weird with onion rings/fries.
Hubby had the salted caramel milkshake - vanilla ice cream with bourbon and homemade butterscotch topped with whipped cream and sea salt. It was pretty tasty, but it was VERY strong. I am not a bourbon fan, so I just had a couple of sips.
Service really went downhill as more people came in. It was very difficult to get any refills, and no one checked to see how we were doing.
Street parking - meters enforced 7 days. -
Review from Carren Marie S.
Anaheim, CA
3/31/2012
YES, YES, YES.
25 Degrees was a restaurant that another couple had recommended for my boyfriend and myself. So what did we do, we double-dated.
Excellent idea - we went on a weeknight so the happy hour was still in full swing. The Wings and French Fries were very generously given, so by the time the burgers came we were at the brink of satisfaction already. Being that there was 4 of us, we were able to shoulder the bill evenly and get to try a lot of the different dishes. Had we been less in numbers, I would suggest picking and choosing, then coming back another night.
The restaurant in general, was very trendy and the lighting was darker but it worked. The waitress was very bubbly and attentive, and the food came out in a timely manner. It's a younger to middle aged crowd, so the noise level was higher - but also probably because the bar is in the DEAD middle of the restaurant.
Other than that - Make it a token restaurant for dates. -
Review from Andrew M.
Los Angeles, CA
3/15/2012
What the hell is everyone talking about?
Here are some suggestions:
1. put salt on your meat
2. stop putting stank cheese in your burgers
I ordered the number 1 and just expected a decent burger but I was left with wanting to inject tabasco in my eyes. I am sorry but the burger just didnt do it for me. -
Review from Dik W.
Irvine, CA
"I had the most fun tonight just watching you eat that burger..." - Madelyn S.
All kidding aside, this was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. I ordered the #3 - Mezzo Secco Jack/green chili/avocado with a turkey patty. It was served on a brioche bun and it was seared with a cracked black pepper crust. The first bite was a cacophony of sensations dancing on my palette. The brioche - warm and buttery like a croissant - melted at the teeth. The green chili and jack added a tart spike which was mellowed by the Umami of the avocado. But the burger itself just popped - literally - there was a distinct moment when my teeth cracked the crust that caused an instinctive "eyes closed moment." And it wasn't just the first bite - it happened EVERY bite. This burger was so good I was seriously tempted to order another one - I didn't want it to stop.
Why 4 stars then? My only hesitancy was that the fries were a bit underwhelming. And that's actually a good thing - in no way did they staunch my appetite or over-hype my expectations for the burger.
Next time I'll probably just skip the fries and order two burgers instead.
Kidding.
Maybe... -
Review from Stephanie R.
Garden Grove, CA
5/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time here and these hamburgers are the bomb.
-
Review from Craig R.
Ahh number two...you've never let me down and I doubt you ever will
Just look at this beauty http://www.yelp.com/bi...
The HB location of 25 Degrees is no different than the Hollywood location that I love so much. The pinkish red décor is the same, the fancy schmancy chandeliers are the same and the food is just as awesome. The only thing different is this location isn't open 24/7 like it's sibling in Hollywood. Bummer.
My wife and I ate dinner here recently because I found myself craving one of my favorite burgers of all time, the number two. This beastly, juicy, salty, semi sweet burger contains a big ground sirloin patty, roasted tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, burrata cheese and pesto sauce. Since I hadn't been to the HB 25 I was scared it wouldn't be as good as the one in HWood. I'm happy to report that after one bite those fears quickly vanished. The number two was bigger and better than I remembered.
My wife's favorite is their three cheese grilled cheese with grilled onions and a side of tomato soup, which was also as good as we remembered, as was the onion rings, sweet potato fries and dipping sauces. And in honor of my sweetums, Eugine Y, I also ordered a Guinness Milkshake. And I have to agree with him, it's the perfect shake.
Prices here are good and the service is fast and friendly. Check out 25 Degrees in HB if you haven't already done so. Oh, and Eugine, this place is the TITS.Listed in: Meet my friend Sammie, Burgs are Beautiful
-
Review from Chris K.
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I don't like giving places five-stars, but this is one of the best burger places I've been to... maybe ever. Balanced flavor, cooked perfectly, good ingredients; what more could you want?
I ordered a build-it-yourself burger. Sirloin patty, med-rare, gruyere cheese, fried egg, bacon, and garlic parmesan sauce. Ahhhh-maaaazz-ingggggg.
We also tried the onion rings, sweet potato fries, and the artisan cheese plate. I'd skip the onion rings, but the other two are definitely worth getting. The only weird thing is that they serve the sides on a plate - coming out of a chinese to-go box on it's side. I don't really get it? It doesn't really matter, it just struck me as odd. Also tried their shake (which you can add alcohol to, if you're so inclined) - super rich, and pretty delicious. Had strawberry, would probably prefer chocolate, but it wasn't mine.
In any event, I usually only give five-stars to a burger place, or any place for that matter, if it's worth the drive for me (~20 miles). So far, only 25 Degrees and Umami Burger have earned that distinction among burger joints. Go here, and enjoy it. It's worth the trip. -
Review from Smarty Pant S.
Orange County, CA
Updated - 2/20/2012
I've been back to 25 Degrees several times since my first review (my very first on Yelp) & I will say again that this is the best burger. I've changed it up a few times, but I keep coming back to my original choice: ground sirloin burger with farm house cheddar, maple bacon, avo & tarragon remoulade. Why mess with perfection?
Their signature drinks are amazing. My favorites are the Pearadise martini and the Grape Soda. It's really hard for me to believe there is no actual grape soda in the drink, but there isn't...and its delicious.
Their shakes are amazing, especially the Bananas Foster. My husband loves it so much that I've never been able to try the Night Owl.
I'll have to sneak in without him sometime.1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
1/30/2010
I consider myself a foodie (graduated from culinary school) and I must say this is the best burger I… Read more »
-
-
Review from Ryan M.
Irvine, CA
3/2/2012
This might actually be my favorite burger place ever, every burger I've had has been amazing. I could talk about the sides and the amazing Mojitos which you should most definitely order because they're delicious, but the burger deserves the whole review.
Normally I order a plain cheeseburger because it's easy and reliable, at 25 Degrees I order a plain cheeseburger because it's simply perfect. I've tried many of their toppings and different sauces and they're honestly all excellent, it would be hard to create a combination that's not, but now that I know that cheeseburger is waiting for me it's impossible to order anything else.
Everything about the burger is exactly as it should be, nothing gets overwhelmed and each ingredient adds a very distinct and necessary element to the experience. The vegetables add the right textures, crunchy lettuce, juicy tomato and crisp onions. Add some gooey, creamy American cheese and a little garlic aioli for that extra boost in salty, umami rich flavor and velvety texture. And now the best part, the meat. The patty is charred on the outside for that nice crunchy exterior; the inside is soft, crumbly and full of rich, juicy beef flavor that's not too overwhelming you can't taste everything else. All of this is combined in between a soft, springy bun, that's not too chewy and just thick enough to never turn into a soggy mess as you're eating. This is the 25 Degrees cheeseburger, this is cheeseburger perfection. -
Review from Andrea R.
2/28/2012 2 photos
If you're on Main Street and have the funds/inclination for something more gourmet than the worthy TK Burger, 25 Degrees is the place to go.
25 Degrees is one of the more upscale burger restaurant/bars. Think of it as the Tom Hiddleston of burger places to Slater 50/50's Chris Hemsworth: Loki may be less famous than the Mighty Thor, but he's got much better taste in fine wine and interior decorating (and a bigger female fan base).
On first visit, I tried the #1 burger with a choc shake and sweet potato fries. Everything at that visit -- food and service -- earned a solid 4 stars. The Bleu Cheese on the #1 seemed to overwhelm all the other flavors, so that's not a repeat order for me. However, the SECOND visit turned it all around; a #3 (secco mezzo jack cheese, avo, chipotle sauce, green peppers) was among the top 5 burger feasts of my life. And, the Bananas Foster shake WAS the straight up top shake of my life!
Much better than your average burger, so I suppose the $10 ^ price is fair (Still, ouch! And I thought it would be bigger...). I swore I'd stop giving out 5 star ratings so freely, but that was a dem fine meal. -
Review from Cidny C.
Long Beach, CA
4/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Banana spiked milkshake... Oh god I must be in heaven
-
Review from Tony M.
Orange County, CA
2/26/2012
WOW. All I can say.. . ok.. I and someone special went here to try it out after reading some other reviewss and... this was about 2pm on a Saturday
Saw some action at the bar, and some little tables scattered about, half booth half chair kind of thing going on, we pick a table and seat ourselves, waitress comes over with two ice waters in cool glasses and hands us menus
So let's get down to the awesome ness that ensued:
WARNING: This is a weird and high-calorie meal:
1.) Night Something Shake (forgot the exact name) $10
- holy wow... had kahlua, ice cream, chocolate syrup, some other heavenly stuff, and was strong to boot, definitely could taste the liquor in this 'spiked shake', really really good
2.) Caesar Salad $10ish for the full size
- definitely enough for two people, had great dressing, had capers in it that were great (been a while since I had a salad with capers), and the croutons were excellent
3.) Number one burger $12ish
- woo the onions and cheese going on in this made it excellent, a bit messy, very flavorful, this is definitely a great burger joint and can't wait to try the other selections
4.) Onion rings $4ish
- WOW, crispy, flaky, not very greasy, these things had so much flavor, I forgot to ask for some horseradish sauce on the side to give it that outback steakhouse kick, but will definitely remember next time
5.) Sweet potato fries $4ish
- Very good, definitely high quality, very crunchy and very tasty, could also have used a sauce to go with these (they have a selection of a la carte sauces) that I'll have to consider next time
6.) French fries $4ish
- just generic fries with some oregano, but why bother when the sweet potatos or the onion rings are soooo good. if you must order their french fries put some pepper / ketchup / mustard on em and you'll be a happy camper, but do think of the others
Service was great but the table was small so I had to use a neighboring one for overfill, but the restaurant wasn't too busy so everything worked out, will definitely be back! -
Review from Jennifer H.
Huntington Beach, CA
2/10/2012
Burgers and wine? Sounds great to me.
25 degrees is definitely one of the classier joints in downtown HB. I came here with a friend and was pleasantly surprised at how nice the restaurant looks and how good the food tastes. The burger I ordered came with a nice big patty that was JUICY and tender. Our waitress was friendly as well.
It is a little bit pricey, but you're paying for the fun/sexy ambiance and the delicious burger. I would come here again. -
Review from Ron L.
Santa Monica, CA
3/11/2012
Can't agree more with the other reviews. This spot is well situated two blocks from the beautiful ocean, comfortable seating all around, and an exceptionally clean modern interior. The burgers are (as previously stated) absolutely delicious. I had the Number 3 and added a fried egg. I shared an order of the sweet potato fries. Absolutely delicious, generous servings without being way over the top. The quality of the burger was exceptional. Great ingredients, great presentation. You get messy eating these puppies!
On top of the food, great beer selection and helpful friendly waiting staff. Can't go wrong here and I wish I lived closer! -
Review from Joseph M.
Long Beach, CA
2/18/2012
Burger quality: 10/10
Prices: Had to buy my fries separate. ($5)
Service: Super helpful servers.
Atmosphere: Comfortable, not too crowded.
Recommendations: Number One burger without a doubt. -
Review from Randy C.
West Covina, CA
3/15/2012
Great burger, but BE CAREFUL on what CHEESE YOU ORDER.
This burger was really good until I started tasting more of the cheese that came in it. They have a lot of different cheeses and I did'nt really know what to get so I ordered one of their burgers on the menu.
I would go again to give it another try, and choose wisely on the cheese.
Just be ready for an hour wait .... -
Review from Sharon D.
Costa Mesa, CA
2/6/2012
I've only gotten the food here to-go twice now and I've been pleased with the food.
This used to be the location of the Red-Pearl another favorite place of mine.
When I went to pick up the food. It had a nice vibe.
A little more attention and a hello to customers would help.
I had to sort of interject myself into the attention of a server to get my to-go order.
When someone should be paying attention to whomever walks in.
The burger both times was cooked perfect.
It was juicy and had a nice flavor.
The Onion Rings, Sweat Potato Fries, and Regular fries were all tasty.
They also have tasty salads.
Hope this place sticks around it has nice style and tasty food. -
Review from Brisa G.
Costa Mesa, CA
4/19/2012
I ate here the other night. I ordered the happy hour chicken and received it raw. I let the restaurant know about the raw chicken and they brought me a new order of chicken wings. My girlfriend ordered a grilled cheese that never came. When I asked for the bill they try to charge me for a sandwich I never got and 2 orders of chicken wings.
-
Review from Ernesto G.
Fountain Valley, CA
2/14/2012 3 photos
Wowsers! 25 Degrees is amazing!
So impressed with the burgers and the caramel sea salt shake. I have to say, this is now my new favorite burger joint in town!!!
Thank you 25 Degrees for making the tastiest burger in California. -
Review from Lisa M.
4/5/2012
seriously? :(
went here with my friend and split a number one w/a fried egg and number four + an order of half sweet potato fries/half onion rings.
i had high expectations. not so much for the burger, but for the onion rings and sweet potatoes! how do you go wrong with deep fried items!?
burger one is a fancy version of your average bacon cheeseburger. this burger reminded me of the one at father's office, except it paled in comparison. it came out as a soggy, greasy mess. maybe i came on a bad day? i was sharing half this burger and didn't even bother finishing it..
burger four is a patty of yellowfin tuna, lettuce, crispy fried onion strings, and a spicy aioli. also a greasy, soggy mess. had a nice, spicy kick and the onion strings gave nice crunch to it, but those were the only redeeming factors. definitely not worth $13 or so.
the sweet potato fries and onion rings were a huge disappointment. these were also soft, no crisp! onion ring had nice seasoning, but the texture was unappetizing.
maybe the kitchen was having an off day, but everything that came out was a complete disappointment =( guess i'll have to continue heading to LA for father's office til i find a better burger joint in orange county. -
Review from Christine K.
Irvine, CA
1/3/2012
Not a good burger joint. I expected 25 Degrees to have "gourmet burgers" when I saw their menu online and read the Yelp reviews.
My husband and I came here a few weeks to use the Travelzoo coupon I bought months ago since it was about to expire. Here's the rundown:
The good:
- Trendy interior decor that reminded me of an LA restaurant
- Clean, spacious bathrooms
- Huge servings for the cheese plate
The Bad:
- Burger patty tasted more like bad meatloaf (read: greasy, fatty and not flavorful)
- Despite there being no more than 6 other patrons in the restaurant, the server forgot our side order of fries
- The Salty Caramel "spiked shake" tasted like something a drunk college kid made for a late night experiment. All I tasted was Bourbon and milk (NOT a good combo)
The Ugly:
- The automatic gratuity charge of 18% (really? for 2 people that didn't even ask for refills on their drinks or even condiments) that was billed off our TOTAL bill.
Bottom line: That was the first and last time we will go to 25 Degrees. I am sad because I had such high hopes but was let down miserably.Listed in: NEVER AGAIN! You FAIL!
-
Review from James Y.
Mmmmmm.....the number 3 burger...I am still thinking about you. =) Awesome burgers! We also ordered onion rings, sweet potato fries, spicy tuna on eggplant, and the chili honey chicken wings. All were tasty! Usually when you order that many items there's a good chance that at least one is just OK. Not here. The micro brew beer selection is good too. Nice place to grab lunch at on a nice beautiful day in Downtown Huntington Beach. See you there sometime.
-
Review from John K.
Garden Grove, CA
4/18/2012
I would not go here for the burger. I am a big burger person. The patty is the most important part of the burger. At 25 degree it is just a little bit thicker and more chewy. the quality of the meat does not do it for me. Dont get me wrong it is not bad. Its not just great. It is something you can easily put on the grill at home, except theirs is a lot bigger. The patty was also very bland and had no flavor to it. The buns and other ingredients tasted decently good. I loved the onion rings, due to the batter that they used. The Guinness milkshake was pretty good too, however not the best I have had. Eating here just makes me want to go to Father's Office again. A place i would recommend if have not.
-
Review from Robin W.
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Drink review alert!
I went for drinks and after scoping out the menu, I instantly regretted my Ra Sushi dinner. Those burgers looked heavenly and I wanted to slurp down that salted caramel bourbon shake (But at $10 a pop they better be tasty).
Big kudos for the drink I tried. I ordered a pomegrante thing which wasn't bad but too sweet. But this chili vodka lemon sour concoction was beyond words. Spicy and sour at the same time, I could drink this all day. Great for those who like a little after-burn and not sweet drinks.
I will be back for sure. -
Review from Megan P.
Huntington Beach, CA
2/25/2012
Been here a couple times!!
The burger kicks any other burgers ass with the taste and customizations! Yes you pay like $30 for it and it is soooo worth it!!
I ordered a "Red Headed Slut" to drink and it was great!!
I am a stickler on customer service in general and if I am paying almost $30 for a burger I have high expectations for the customer service. While it was good I dont feel it was quite as good as it should have been.
Also, I dont know how I feel about an automatic gratuity being added in. It kinda defeats the purpose of a gratuity. A gratuity is earned by providing good service. Heck I should know!-I work in a field in which I rely on my tips for survival.
Honestly though, this place has amazing food!!!! Everyone needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime!!! -
Review from Lee P.
3/15/2012
We were in Huntington Beach staying at the the Shorebreak Hotel for a work trip when we strolled over to 25 Degrees for dinner one night. It came with good reviews on my Yelp Android app (Yelp, you're a lifesaver!!), so we decided to check it out. The place is trendy and cool as described with a nice vibe. I was in the mood for something vegetarian, so I ordered the veggie sandwich with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, and arugula with a side of their Tuscan tomato soup. It was fantastic! The sandwich was super flavorful and on a deliciously light bun. I enjoyed it immensely. The soup was good, too, but I'm not a big fan of tomato soup with huge chunks of stewed tomatoes in it (I'd prefer a puree), but that's just a personal preference. The hamburgers there seem stellar, but I can vouch for the veggie sandwich as well... excellent!
As for my two coworkers, they didn't fare so well. They both ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. When the orders showed up, we were astounded!! The grilled cheese sandwiches were ridiculously HUGE... I mean HUGE!! Like the size of a netbook computer!!! We all laughed at the ridiculousness of it!! They were like 3" thick!!! TONS of bread, and thick unappealing looking cheese. They said it's three-cheeses, and I'm thinking that must have meant Velveeta, Cheese Whiz, and Kraft singles. One cheese sandwich wasn't even grilled enough to have the cheese melted, and then it was excessively unappealing. Conversely, my other coworker had his melted to the point a big wave of cheese goo was oozing out. It was comical!! One of my coworkers kind of mangled his cheese sandwich to make it look like he had eaten some of it, while my other coworker just flat out wouldn't eat it after taking one bite. They went hungry that night, while I had an awesome meal. Hit-n-miss, I guess.
I'm giving this place 4 stars for giving me a great meal, and I suspect the hamburgers are excellent (I know the sweet potato fries were!!). Although, I can't give 5 stars to a place that completely jacks up something as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich. I wish I would have taken a picture of those sandwiches, for they were ridiculous!! Gack!!! -
Review from Steph H.
San Diego, CA
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
AWESOME burgers, & fries & sweet potato fries & onion rings, & that's just the side....
I love the number 3. If you like more kick, add the jalapeño bacon. The number 1 is good too, but not as yummy as the 3! :) I'm just saying....
My 9 year old son built his own, & loved it, he said 5 stars was not enough & I agree!
We will definitely be back when in the OC
Great food, service & atmosphere. -
Review from Charles S.
Laguna Beach, CA
2/19/2012
Burger was good...great selection of toppings/cheeses and the like.
They did not honor a travelzoo voucher (it was expired for the deal, but was supposed to turn into a gift certificate)....so that was disappointing.
Place was empty on a Friday night too, which suggests others feel the same way. Meh. Not a destination burger joint.
