The Standard is a prominent cuisine and cocktail bar located in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, Florida, known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse menu, and dedication to a quality dining and nightlife experience.
Unique Features
The Standard blends contemporary style with a cozy charm, creating a versatile setting that appeals to a wide range of patrons. Key features that make it unique include:
- Atmosphere and Size: It boasts a spacious indoor dining area and one of South Florida’s longest bars, reportedly over 100 square feet. This, coupled with 1400 sq feet of covered outdoor patio dining, creates a lively and welcoming environment.
- Sports Hub: The restaurant and bar are a major draw for sports fans, showcasing all major sports teams on its numerous (reported to be 21) TVs. It has even partnered with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) as an official watch party spot.
- Vibrant Events: The Standard is known for its weekly lineup of themed nights and events, such as Karaoke Night on Mondays and Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays, ensuring a lively nightlife scene. They also offer specials for first responders on Fridays.
- Exceptional Happy Hour: The daily happy hour is a major draw, offering discounted small plates, flatbreads, and a variety of cocktails and drinks.
History
The Standard first opened its doors in East Boca Raton in July 2020. It was founded with the intent to offer reasonably priced comfort food and specialty drinks in a cozy, intimate atmosphere, drawing on the owners’ expertise and passion for the restaurant business. Its success led to the opening of a second location in Delray Beach.
Highlight Menu Items
The menu at The Standard features New American cuisine crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Highlighted and popular items often mentioned by customers include:
- Appetizers/For the Table:
- Tuna Tower: A popular layered dish with rice, spicy tuna, and avocado, served with chips and homemade spicy mayonnaise.
- Fried Goat Cheese Balls: Cashew-crusted and fried, served on a bed of mixed greens with mango salsa.
- Short Rib Mac N Cheese: Orecchiette pasta in a special cheese sauce with slow-braised short rib.
- Burgers and Sandwiches:
- The Standahd Burger: A chuck brisket blend with seasoned mushrooms, bacon jam, arugula radish shallot lemon vinaigrette, and a goat cheese mozzarella blend.
- The Hangover Burger: Topped with a waffle hash brown, bacon, cheddar cheese, a fried egg, and a “recovery sauce.”
- Flatbreads: A popular Happy Hour item, with varieties like BBQ Chicken and The Margharita.
- House Specials: NY Strip Steak and PINEAPPLE GLAZED SALMON are featured dishes.
- Dessert: Mike’s Killer Key Lime Pie is an award-winning and popular choice.
Customer Feedback
Customer feedback generally praises The Standard for:
- Friendly and Exceptional Service: Staff are consistently noted for their professionalism and engaging personalities.
- Vibrant and Inviting Ambiance: The atmosphere is frequently described as lively and welcoming, whether dining indoors or on the patio.
- Quality Food: Patrons often compliment the diverse menu and the precision in food preparation.
Significant Events
While the restaurant itself focuses on regular weekly events and sports watch parties, its opening in July 2020 was a significant event, marking the beginning of the brand in Boca Raton. Its collaboration with FAU as the official watch party spot for the Men’s Basketball team is a notable institutional partnership. The restaurant’s weekly lineup—including Karaoke Night, Ladies’ Night, and specials for First Responders—serves as the core of its recurring significant events and community engagement.
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