I was excited to try the burgers and fries based on the reviews. We went today, I got the bacon cheeseburger, no bun, with fries. My husband got the daily special, the chili cheeseburger with tots. We got the mozzarella sticks for an app. The cheese sticks were good but came out of the freezer. Fries and tots from the freezer as well and sent me into a carb coma! Whereas I can eat the fries at Elevation Burger or Hopdoddy and not feel that affect. I agree with those who praise the bacon on the burger as it's crisp and tucked nicely under the melted cheese. Good flavor. If you are bowling and hungry it's good food. But next time I want a burger and fries I'll be at Hopdoddy, Elevation, or Smashburger. read more

Excellent service. Friendly staff. Tasty food. Sold. Will come again :) Located inside a bowling alley. read more

Great guys, great food, fantastic experience! You won't find better food at a bowling alley. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

I was planning a farewell lunch for one of our interns, a German teen who was about to return home to Hong Kong. This is a well-traveled young lady, so I was trying to find some place cool and memorable. Yelp did not disappoint! The reviews pointed me to Lebowski's, close to the office and about as quirky as you can get. Big bonus: She'd never had funnel cake before. That alone was going to make the trip worthwhile. The bowling alley has probably been around since Jesus wore short pants. Perfectly divey. Most excellent. (She had never been to a bowling alley before, either. This was quintessential America.) The waitstaff was phenomenal. Only two guys, both hustling as hard and fast as they could. Impeccable service. The food was slamming, too. My only grievance (and the reason for four stars instead of five) was that the chicken breast and bacon on my Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich were a bit burned. That was a minor setback compared to everything else being perfect, including the homebaked buns and better-than-I'd-ever-had-it funnel cake. We will definitely be back. read more

When friend told me the best burger they ever had was this place inside of an old bowing alley, I'll have to admit I was very sketched out. But I do value my burgers so I had to give this place a try! The moment that "The dude" (the burger) hit my taste buds, my mouth instantly bagged for more. This was easily the best burger I've ever had, you can tell that everything was fresh and made with quality. To top it all off, I ended up getting myself 3 chocolate chip cookies that were located near the counter. Upon placing the cookie in my mouth, this thought came to mind "damn, is everything this amazing here" highly recommend this joint to everyone! 10/10 read more

I ordered the Infusion with Bacon, which is a mix of the Poblano and Inferno burger. It is not really spicy, but the flavors were terrific. The bun was perfectly sized and held together thru the end. My wife had the bacon cheeseburger and was pleased with the overall taste. It was cheesy, but had a nice crunch from the bacon. I had ordered the tater tots, but I think the seasoned fries were better. The staff was really friendly and happy to know we were just there for the food. They gave us a sample of their Jalapeno Ranch, which was a perfect dip for the fries. If you have that craving for a great burger, I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Lebowski's Grill - Infusion with bacon - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My two favorite things in one place! Killer burgers and bowling. These guys are changing the burger game!

Amazing burgers! Super fresh ingredients and it's called lebowskis and it's in a bowling alley! And the guy that works it is maybe the nicest guy ever, very dude-esque Need I say more? But honestly buns were sweet and soft, get the poblano burger for the spicy lime poblano mayo! read more

Another visit to Lebowski's Grill last night, just to eat (no bowling). Greeted again by friendly staff, and enjoyed another amazing burger and tots! We also had the smothered chicken (fried chicken breast covered with jalapeño ranch and queso). Another great menu item...a little hard to cut and eat on the small styrofoam plate, but I would rather the quality be in the food and not in fancy plates. While we were there (on a Monday night and also league night), we heard the announcement of a bowler that had just scored 300! Didn't even know that was possible! Thinking I will have to visit more than every 6 months to try more menu items. I am a sucker for chips & queso! read more

I went bowling for a company outing and did not expect to stumble upon a delicious restaurant inside! Everyone was a bit wary of ordering at first since it's bowling alley food, but I think everyone was really satisfied. :D If only the bowling alley weren't so far away from West Campus, then I think I would come again just to eat haha. I'm really sad that I didn't try a burger after seeing the other reviews here, but the patty melt was super delicious and greasy and juicy. The patty and onions were seasoned perfectly! I also loved loved loved the fries! Service was a bit slow, but that's because there were only two guys for the whole bowling alley! I believe Rock? and Payton? were working that night and they were awesome! read more

Going with everyone else here. Made the trip from Round Rock solo and it was worth it. Had pablano burger with tots. Let's say I ate it all and had intensions to eat half. It's a burger you crave with a Bloody Mary. The service was awesome and beyond what I expected. Unique and excellent taste, including tots. It's a medium thick burger and not one of those you'd expect to pay $15 burger. I only paid $10, including tip- which was perfect for the size and quality. So if your reading this- just go! read more

Lebowski's Grill - Pablano burger with tots. Excellent! Tots are good, too. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Who knew? One of the best burgers in Austin is in a bowling alley. Called up on a Saturday night and spoke to Brandon, who was happy to take my to-go order of a bacon burger and fries and asked me when I would be there. I rolled up a few minutes later, and Brandon was just finishing up cooking. After re-confirming my order, he brought out my order (coming out from behind the restaraunt counter to hand deliver it to me) and informed me that although I hadn't ordered it, he included a small sample of the jalapeño ranch dip. After getting home, I settled in to a very decent burger. The party was lightly seasoned and tender, and the bun was soft with just the right amount of firmness. The vegetables were very flavorful, and the fries were to die for- seasoned and just the right amount of firmness. Definitely a believer. Way better than I expected, and prompt, friendly service. Think you've had a better burger than this? Well, that's like, your opinion, man. read more

Yummy junk food stop. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and agree with the majority of the yelp reviews. Next time we go we'll have to bowl! Hehe read more

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Read the reviews and oh my were they right. This place is effin rad. It's a little dive grill in a bowling alley but the burgers are amazeballs. My boyfriend had The Walter with bacon & chili cheese fries on the side. I had the Inferno burger and it was great, not too spicy and so tasty. The buns are buttery and soft. The burgers are quality grade beef. I would definitely come back here just to eat. Burger perfection. I read more

Lebowski's Grill - The Walter with chili cheese fries. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Burger was on point and guys working were cool as hell. Make sure to order from them directly,don't try and order from the bar especially if before 5 :/ Bread and veggies were great as well read more

Lebowski's Grill - Had the inferno and poblano mixed,sooo good - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Do not be deterred by the sketchy settings. This was one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had in all my life. $10 with a drink and bacon, and it was just phenomenal. Bun was lightly toasted and crispy, and the fries were piping hot and well seasoned. I enjoyed talking with the cashier, who was super relatable and nice. I'm honestly shocked at how much I enjoyed this place, given that it's inside a bowling alley. My fiancé had the Poblano Burger and enjoyed it a lot. Definitely give this place a shot. It's super tasty and fun! read more

Lebowski's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dude. This burger....is life! VIDA! Growing up in a small town we had good burger grills in our bowling alley but this grill blows them out of the water!! Service is amazing, so nice and patient with us being our first time here. Recommend a combination of the inferno and the poblano burger and did not disappoint. Even a basic bacon cheeseburger was delicious!!! Chili cheese tots and my life is complete. So glad it's near my house, I will be a regular! read more

Lebowski's Grill - Bacon cheeseburger with chili cheese tots - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Buttery ass buns, perfectly cooked hamburgers... Delicious than a mofo! Do it!!! Perfect timing for lunch, beer and a game of bowling. read more

Lebowski's Grill - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

After reading an excellent write-up in the Chronicle I had to check Lebowski's out for myself. This place is a real find! Co-owner Brandon Rascoe was super friendly and cooks up some mean burgers and sides. The Infusion was my first order of many to come. Outstanding! Tater tots, jalapeno ranch dressing is killer. This is one of those places that you have to come back to just to try a long list of things on the menu. If you like fresh, well prepared burgers and sides Lebowski's is your kinda place. This is on my regular stop list from now on out. read more

That a pretty good Burger!! Shut the F**K up Donny!!. This place is in it's element! Food and service are up to the dudes standards. They even have a rug that ties the place together. Unlike Jackie Treehorn they still make the food manually. See you there! read more

This grill inside of the bowling alley has great food!!! The burgers are juicy and perfect. I also tried a grilled chicken sandwich and it was amazing as well. The french fries are perfectly seasoned. They have many options for good burgers and sandwiches, for a cheap price! The manager in the kitchen is also a really nice guy, It is worth coming to the bowling alley just to eat delicious burgers. read more

Wife and I drove from South Austin to give this place a try for burgers. I had the mushroom Swiss burger with tater tots and she had the "Dude" with fries. Both burgers excellent and this place certainly deserves a five star rating! Will be back. read more

Lebowski's Grill - Swiss Mushroom (L) and the Dude (R) - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Me and my friend literally go here to sit at the bar, see, Mike and eat their amazing food. I can't remember the last time I bowled here.. maybe 10 years ago but we come for the great food and to see Mike (bartender) and Nathan (cook). read more

Update: started with the chicken tortilla soup and it was surprisingly good. The I had THE DONNY. it's in all caps out of respect. Something this good and that unhealthy should come with a waiver. I have always ranked Portillos and The Varsity as the best chili dogs that I've had in the US. I now add The Donny. It's not a plain chili dog but I don't care. The mix of all the flavors is perfect. Now solider up and order one! Eat it , then bowl 50 frames to work off two bites of it. read more

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YES! The burger is DELICIOUS and the staff is super friendly. They know they have a great thing going and they are happy to share it with you! The bun is WHERE ITS AT! Definitely the best bun I've come across in Austin. The burger is fresh and there's just something about their grill that makes that burger MAGIC! The tots are good & crispy and the atmosphere is super chill. read more

As we were pulling into the bowling alley parking lot, I said that I was pleased that Olive Garden was adjacent as I could have that instead of alley food. My friend said that I should give it a chance and to quit being difficult. I conceded and went with it. I had to admit that I was super impressed. Totally down to come back here for bowling AND the food. read more

Wow. Really really great. I don't know what it is about bowling alleys and great food in Austin, but this place really hits the mark. I don't eat beef, so I got a crispy chicken sandwich with fries. Let me say that I am picky about chicken sandwiches, and rarely order them because most places overcook the chicken and don't bother to flavor it much. But the chicken sandwich at this place was PERFECT - juicy, tender, flavorful, and crispy. Bun was spot on too. I got the poblano sandwich which comes with chopped poblano peppers and onions from the grill, but I swapped the sauce out for a sriracha honey sauce they happened to have on special that day. Really really solid. The staff there were very friendly and accommodating, and thankful for all the attention that Yelp seems to be giving them lately (even though they've been there for 9 years, he said). I will say that calling in my to-go order was tough because they only have one phone line and apparently their credit card machine was hogging it. But keep trying ... it's worth it. read more

Lebowski's Grill - Latest menu (Nov 2015) - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

GO. Relaxed atmosphere. Excellent food. How good? I would go there EVEN IF I wasn't bowling. The hamburger buns were fresh and the meat was juicy. I had the very tasty Inferno Burger with tots. My daughter had the chicken strips which were FRESH. The crunchy skin was light and flavorful. The staff was very friendly. I'll be back!! read more

Lebowski's Grill - Tasty. Fresh. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

LOVED the burgers and tots! We also got to watch some bowling! It was really fun! Worth the drive.

The burgers are really good as advertised. Big, juicy, flavorful, and at a decent price.

My first visit today and I was very pleased with my burger! Great fresh meat, delicious bun and all the trimmings. Seasoned french fries were awesome too. Highly recommend!!! read more

Who would ever think you could get a delicious burger and great customer service from a bowling alley grill? Not me, that's for sure! I first tried a burger here while bowling for my birthday a couple of months ago, and it was awesome! As were the chicken tenders and fries. You always get fresh fries and they are nicely seasoned. I've been thinking about that burger ever since then and haven't been brave enough to go back into a bowling alley just for food. But tonight I was determined to get one of those burgers. I called ahead and the guy working the grill (didn't catch his name) was so patient and friendly on the phone. When I asked for no onions, he somehow read my mind and knew that I didn't like raw onions and offered to grill them. I went for it. Luckily, they weren't swamped like they usually are so I didn't have to wait long. He chatted with me and was even thoughtful enough to put my cheese for my cheese fries on the side so the fries wouldn't get soggy on the ride home. My burger was so amazing with the grilled onions and I liked dipping my fries into the queso rather than it being a topping. Queso was pretty good. Will go back often! read more

Lebowski's Grill - The Walter with grilled onions - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pretty good food for a bowling alley. It takes a little time to get your order, but the two guys working there seem bound and determined to get your food prepared and its an open kitchen. You can see everything that they are doing which I like because who knows what happens behind closed doors. Nothing super special on the menu, but all seem to be freshly made. And its in the bowling alley, so its bowling alley food, burgers, fries, etc. read more

So far the best burger in Austin. The guy at the counter was super cool (Roc) and the chili cheese burger and tots was freakin bad ass!! Anyone looking for a late evening burger, you have to give this a try. Totally worth it!! Definitely coming back!! read more

Lebowski's Grill - For anyone like me who can't find the place its inside of Highland Lanes. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Any Lebowski fan needs to eat here, first and foremost. It's no frills, but is exactly what a place with this name should be. The burgers are amazing. The staff is awesome. The fries and tater tots are excellent. Tip: Ask for the Jalapeno Ranch to dip your tots in. The Dude definitely abides! read more

Unquestionably, these guys serve up a quality burger. And such quality coming from a tiny little grill in a bowling alley makes it all the more charming. I just can't quite get on board with everyone else giving Lebowski's 5 stars, though. They serve a sizeable, tasty burger with just the right amount of fixings/condiments to maximize flavor, without overloading the burger so that it all comes apart with the first bite. And the buns are light, buttery, perfectly toasted. For me, though, to get into 5-star territory, the burger would have to be cooked so it was a little more juicy, a little less well-done, and some of the flavors would have to pop a little more (the poblanos on my poblano burger didn't really show up the way I would have hoped). To be fair, I went on Labor Day weekend, and the grill was slammed, so that might have factored in. Maybe reading all the 5-star reviews on Yelp before going to Lebowski's just got my hopes up a little too high. I came away with the feeling that it was a quality burger joint, but not worth a burger pilgrimage. read more

I've been wanting to try Lebowski's Grill for a year now after reading the reviews on Yelp. Today I made my way to Highland Lanes to see what everyone was talking about. The service was great. They took the time to explain the items I had interest in and actually convinced me to try the Infusion Burger. What a great choice if you like a little spice. The bun was grilled and was crispy around the edges, the way I remember burgers when I was a kid. The fries were thick and came with a side of jalapeno ranch dipping sauce. What a combo! I highly recommend Lebowski's Grill for excellent food prepared by people that care about what they serve. By the way, the menu has all types of food other than burgers. I plan to try the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich next time if I can force myself not to order another Infusion Burger. read more

This place fills a gap in my soul. I'll leave my Coen bros in-jokes out of this review for the most part so you can take me seriously, Yelpers: this place is the neighborhood burger diner, perfected. Homeboy seriously ALWAYS hooks me up with solid recommendations that match what he knows (limited, only visited 3 times) about my flavor preferences. Moreover, he's happy to loan me a quarter for Galaga. It's been a while now, but have him make the spicy burger crossed with the some other burger. Shit, I don't care. Get anything. It's all good. If I'm in the mood to spend $10 on lunch and I want a burger, this is where I come. read more

Sweet baby jebus. One of the best burgers in Austin. The guy at the counter was exceptionally friendly. Just go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Lebowski's Grill - Yum - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was a nice little Yelp find. My office is just across 183 so it's also quite convenient. Overall I like this place and will return. My food personally has warranted 3-stars but because of the friendly staff/great service I've added a star. The folks that I eat with all really like the burgers, patty melt & chicken sandwiches. The pros: Great Service. Good burgers, patty melts, fried chicken sandwiches, fries, etc... Anything not healthy Everything is freshly made it seems The Cons: I feel like the nachos and taco salad are a little greasy & heavy...maybe because chips are freshly fried. They laughed when I asked about gluten free. I get that it's a running joke but there is a serious side to owning a restaurant and taking food allergies serious They don't take American Express They don't serve sour cream but serve nachos & taco salad. read more