Top Notch Hamburgers
Hamburger restaurant · Crestview ·
Charcoal-grilled burgers, fried chicken, onion rings, and shakes.
Charcoal-grilled burgers, fried chicken, onion rings, and shakes.
"You might know Top Notch as the backdrop to Matthew McConaughey’s quotable “alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused, or you might just know it as the charcoal-broiled burger joint that’s been on Burnet Road since the early ‘70s. Either way, it’s as essential to the Austin ecosystem as Town Lake and swarms of grackles. Get a double cheeseburger or a two-piece fried chicken dinner, add a side of onion rings, and make yourself comfortable in the dining room full of the movie’s memorabilia. Better yet, order curbside from your car and relive the scenes yourself. Food Rundown Char-broiled Burger This is why you’re here. You can see the patties nearly engulfed in flames from the moment you walk in the door, which translates to some excellent charred flavor in burger form. It’s an Austin classic for a reason. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary Fried Chicken A pretty good plate of chicken that doesn’t disappoint, but also isn’t worth a dedicated trip. The mashed potatoes and gravy give off cafeteria lunch energy, and the chicken is well-seasoned, but not super crispy. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary
"You might know Top Notch as the backdrop to Matthew McConaughey’s quotable “alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused, or you might just know it as the charcoal-broiled burger joint that’s been on Burnet Road since the early ‘70s. Either way, Top Notch remains as essential to the Austin ecosystem as paddleboards and swarms of grackles. Get a double cheeseburger or fried chicken, add a side of onion rings, and take comfort in a dining room full of the movie’s memorabilia. Or order curbside from your car and relive the scenes yourself." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Top Notch enthusiasts swear by the charcoal-grilled patties, available since 1971 in Crestview when Ray and Frances Stanish bought the drive-in and turned it into their place. And yes, it’s the same burger spot featured in the iconic film Dazed & Confused. It is just as well known for its fried chicken as its burgers, and the place still hosts hot rod and classic car shows to celebrate its heyday as a car hop spot. Takeout orders can be placed online or through the carhop, or eat in the bare-bones inside dining room — or, you know, enjoy it in the car with the windows down and some Stevie Ray Vaughn blaring." - Melanie Haupt
"You might know Top Notch as the backdrop to Matthew McConaughey’s quotable “alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused, or you might just know it as the charcoal-broiled burger joint that’s been on Burnet Road since the early ‘70s. Either way, Top Notch remains as essential to the Austin ecosystem as Town Lake and swarms of grackles. Get a double cheeseburger or a two-piece fried chicken dinner, add a side of onion rings, and take comfort in a dining room full of the movie’s memorabilia. Better yet, order curbside from your car and relive the scenes yourself. " - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"Such classic fried chicken can be found at the casual Brentwood restaurant and carhop. It’s a Texas tradition. Takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Nadia Chaudhury