RESTAURANT
GUIDE

Top Notch


7525 Burnet Rd.
Austin, 78757-1202
512/452-2181
www.topnotchaustin.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm
The Longhorn Special, onion rings, and fried chicken are still amazing after the family's sale of the shop to the Galaxy and Zocalo Cafes restaurant group in May.

chronicle reviews

RESTAURANT POLL AWARDS

  • 2009: Critics Most Authentic Seventies Decor
  • 2007: Critics Best Fifties Flashback Food
  • 2006: Critics Best 1950's Texas Nostalgia Decor, Not to Mention Fried Chicken
  • 2005: Critics Best Fried Chicken
  • 2004: Critics Takeout
  • 2002: Critics Chicken Dish

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