I have sat at the bar watching the cook many times. Never have I seen raw burgers left on the counter. Possibly, you violated there "No Poop" policy (something you should do in the privy of your own home), and didn't wash your paws before wrapping them around these awsome burgers. If you can read they have a sign that states that they are not fast food. Each burger is made perfectly, not thrown together. The staff are smart, funny and great at making you feel like you are a regular, be it is your first time there our your hundreth. They Rock!

Staniches kicks ass. I've eaten there for years and have the waistline to prove it but I've never gotten sick there. The food is awesome, the pennants are great, and the staff is well....The staff is interesting in their own right. If you actually spend time talking to them, they have some really cool stories.

is there a caveat? like best burger on the block? have you ever been to Higgins (1239 SW Broadway)? they have a nice and cozy bar where you can order a burger and not go into the restaurant. or what about my favorite late night spot on the weekend, Voleur? they have a very good buffalo burger. if your caveat is that they make the best "bar" burger, try the Slow Bar or XV cus you are wrong.

Stanich's has the best burger and has that distinction for years, plus the historical value of the wall pennants...I started eating there when Jack and the boys ate here, won the world championship, jumped rope to health and talked about CC's football v Seattle Prep...I doubt the burger made you sick...BTW one of our entourage holds the record for single night comsumption..I can still do two per but age limits me a bit..BTW its really good you don't want to return, you would obivously would be happier back at Forrest Heights...how can McD be mentioned in the same breath!!!Not as charming as when the founder held court about Sanat Clara FB, but still worth the 100 mile drive to have a great burger...

i used to live in this area and the locals used to recommend this place for their burgers. very overrated. closer to a burger from Micky Ds than Higgins' ... didn't get ill though

The longest wait of my life for a scrofulous burger. I hurled and shat all night. Ever hear of refrigeration? The meat sits for hours on the counter while Rainman tediously applies each item, checking his notes while the boss stands there hoping he remembered to wash his hands after taking a dump. Some call it "old school," I call it 3rd World.