You know the old fashioned drive in burger places you see in 1950’s movies? The ones with trays and great big burgers and piles of fries on trays? I always wondered what it would be like to go to one of those places with a date on a Saturday night. Guess what? My partner-in-crime and I got to do exactly that — and it was here in Austin!
Tucked in among the businesses on a busy stretch of Burnett Road we found Top Notch.
This is the real thing, classic cars and all. Burgers, chicken and veggie burgers cooked over an open flame.
Shakes and fries, too, from 11 am to 10 pm every day of the week.
And once a month, they add another classic touch. Drive in movies on their very own classic-television-screen on the side of the building. Local car enthusiasts come out with their classic cars and trucks. Families come out with lawn chairs. There’s live music until it’s dark enough for the movie to start, but no one is checking their watch. It’s too much fun sitting out there eating and checking out the cars. There’s even a photo op!
Oh, and the food. My veggie burger was cooked perfectly, and the fries were crisp and super hot. Lance’s fried chicken was the kind you usually find in a favorite grandmother’s kitchen, and his order of fried okra was crisp and tasty without a bit of mushiness.
This is a great choice for a date night or a family night out. Upcoming car and movie nights are listed on their Facebook page, so you can add them to your calendar.
The Specs
7525 Burnett Road
Austin TX 78757
512-452-2181
Mon-Fri 11 am -10 pm
Sat-Sun 11 am – 10 pm
A is for Austin 
