Grease Monkey Burger Shop

Since I live around the corner from here, I was hoping they’d really knock it out of the park. The place gets super busy so I ended up getting takeout and eating at the much calmer beer place next door while enjoying a beer flight. The burger is pretty good and a generous portion. They have gluten free buns which are soft. The downside, the tater tots were a bit soggy, the medium rare burger was well done. I’d give them another try.

Our first restaurant choice had a line which extended around the building so we decided to try Grease Monkey. The wait time to order was minimal, the cashier was very friendly, there was a good variety of menu offerings, we decided to build our own burgers which were seasoned and cooked to perfection. They were de-licious! The sweet potato and regular fries.. not so much. They were cold and had very little taste. The burger bun offered too much bread for my liking. Choosing to remove the bottom of the bun and eat my burger like a pizza resolved the too much bread issue. It was the perfect day to dine on the patio (which we did). All was going well until we noticed a stray cat on the patio. If cats are your thing, you’ll love this place. This was very disappointing because the outdoor sports bar atmosphere was absolutely perfect UNTIL…the cat. Will I return? Maybe but patio dining will not be an option until the stray cat has found another home. Almost another clean plate😉

Tried this location for the first time. It will also be the last time. The place wasn't all that busy and there was no line to order, when we arrived. I ordered a Chicken Fried Bacon burger. There was only a small amount of bacon on top, hidden under the cheese. My girlfriend ordered the Cheese Fries. There was very little cheese on it and what was there looked very old and dried. The fries themselves had very little in the way of flavor. This place seems like they want to have gourmet burgers, but they are missing the mark. The quality just isn't there. The place was very loud and I was almost yelling to speak with my girlfriend. There was even a lady walking around with no shoes or socks...barefooted in a restaurant. Not good at all. She even went to the rest room and you know those floors are never that clean. Germs man...germs. Pass on this place until they do better by the customers.

I had the 1/2 pound burger with jalepeno, bacon, and cheddar cheese. This did not disappoint the bun had a sweet taste and the meat was juicy and full of Flavor. Will definitely eat again

The fam was craving burgers after an event so we headed over to Grease Monkeys - our first time there! We were greeted with themed decor the moment we walked in. Menus on car hoods hanging overhead the cashier and open cooking area. Ordering process was easy and straightforward. I opted for the build your own and the hubby ordered one of the chicken fried bacon burgers. The others ordered kids meal items and various burgers. We grabbed the Salvage Yard basket for the table which consisted of the onion rings, fries and sweet potatoes fries. They carry bottled root beer - yum! There are drink stations and condiment stations so that you don’t need to go back up to the cashier for needs after ordering. Our order was made promptly and the burgers were juicy and tasty! Enjoyed the fries and the onion rings. These are large burgers! I didn’t realize it would be so much food, but that’s ok! Half to enjoy today as leftovers! Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner for my liking. There’s a bar inside and various tv’s for watching sports. On cooler spring or fall days, the window side of the building rolls up to allow open air flow. Overall, a tasty burger. We will come back again.

We hit this place for dinner with family from out of town. This place has a nice atmosphere. We were a little disappointed that 2 out of 6 orders were made wrong. The girl up front was not the friendliest about getting mine fixed so my sister didn't even bother. The burgers tasted great. I'm not a fan of the serve yourself and bus your own table business model but the bar staff was very friendly and helpful. The live music helped. I'll try them again and hope that I just got them on a bad night.

Excellent burger! Explanation below. Last night we made a series of bad choices, and drank way too much for way too long. Today we woke up dead, we feared nothing could revive us. A friend recommended this burger place, so we decided to try it.  The moment we had our food In Front of us no one wanted to eat. I took a bite, and like a punch in the face! the deliciousness of this burger lifted my soul, the flavor was perfect but what did it was the texture... The bun was soft, together and it had a crisp that prevented the moisture destroying the bread.  The kicker was the country fried bacon...a thick slice of bacon, deep fried and battered. Half way in, beers were ordered and our spirits lifted. The burger brought us back to life and rescued our day. So saying it was good is an understatement. Best burger I have ever had.

This was my first time there and it was the BEST BURGER I've had in since my grandfather used to make homemade burgers. I had the 1/3 lb lunch special...huge burger (and fries) for a few dollars. The sourdough bun...DELICIOUS. The flavor and seasoning of the meat...PERFECT. I honestly don't remember the fries because the burger was so good. I can't wait to get back.

This restaurant offers a nice slice of Americana. A fantastic Burger, fries and some cold beer(if you like), all at a very reasonable price. I'd visit this place regularly if I lived out here. It has a very local, friendly vibe. There are tv's to watch some sports as well. My server at the bar was friendly and prompt. Thank you very much.

It's been a couple years since I've been here. I moved to Fort Worth so don't make it to Arlington as much as I would like. I met some friends there for lunch and was surprised to see a great lunch special for 7.50$ !! Just 8 something after tax . You can choose between an angus burger, chicken sandwich, turkey burger and something else that comes with fries. I chose the Angus burger and was very satisfied with it! The spicy ghost pepper ketchup is very tasty. The service was excellent and the atmosphere is always "chill" !!

By far the best burger I've ever had in Texas the bun that they put it on must be some type of Hawaiian roll cause it's sweet as can be it taste incredible. The burger is fresh. It's huge comes with all the toppings. The loaded fries could be a meal by itself And the ambience is great. This is a great place to go for lunch or just a quick bite to eat, but it's also a great place to see live music on the weekends. This is an Arlington staple it should be on your short list of places you have to eat. Also, the service is incredible.

Love this place. Food is amazing, top tier and drinks are good too. Live music is great when they play and service is always good! Recommend highly if you're in town.

Oh my goodness. I came here for lunch with classmates from an executive training course. The locals were going on and on about how good it was - of course, I was skeptical. This is a converted service station. Shame on me! Terrific burger, not over cooked, and perfectly salted and crisp fries. I'm sold and look forward to taking my husband here sometime when we're together in Arlington.

Ordering was a little weird but the food was pretty good. I split a burger and wings with my daughter and both were good. We ordered the 1/3lb burger which was smaller than half the size of the regular one so make a good decision based on how much you eat. The fries were good as well. Drinks are self serve so are the condiments, which we ddn't mind but if you like to be served this isnt the place for you. The inside is basically a bar but it was pretty clean. Overall I would eat here again. Food wasnt bad not overly expensive.

The girls working the register were so unfriendly and rude. It's a shame, seems like a fun place.

I DO NOT understand these bad reviews here. The concept is fast casual. You order at the front, get a buzzer, sit down and wait. You get drinks at the bar if you want to (like every bar in America). People complaining about having to wait in line for a beer because there's no wait staff. Uh, yeah that's how America works. If you want to not have to wait, sit at the bar. The food is incredible. Wonderful buns, wonderful pattie's perfectly square and tasty. Hand cut fresh fries, wonderful homemade ghost pepper ketchup. Everyone was extremely nice. Such a good spot. HIT THEM UP!!

Service was good, but I got 3 meals to go and the other sandwich I got was undercooked . Didn't even want to give the one star

Wow. First we went on a Friday, first game of the WS. What an event and what an incredible location. We grabbed a few things for dinner and order a few buckets of drinks. The meal we had the fish tacos, yes fish tacos in this location. Fresh and delicious. Not soggy and crisp in the tortilla. Salsa was good, but not spicy. We also had the chicken fried steak burger, which was good but the gravy, well was not fantastic and could do without it. It was very thin and not too thick where it would not stick to the steak on the burger. Fries were good, both sweet potato and nacho fries. For the bar, fantastic service and impeccable care. It was so good, we went back on Sunday after the Dallas game to sit down and watch the late Sunday game there. Ambiance was bar scene. It want quiet, so don't think the going for a quiet evening. It was loud and lively. Go and have some fun.

Great spot in Arlington. They have several options of burgers and can customize a burger. I love loaded fries, so I order this. It was massive, definitely could feed 2-4 people. I barely made a dent. Fries came loaded with cheese, ground beef, bacon, jalapeños. In the seating area there is a full bar and a stage for performers I'd visit again and try 1 of the burgers

It's a self service joint and yet the staff is still rude, especially the white cashier gal. Bread was saturated in fat and inedible. Good music once in a while. Fri and Sat nights get busy but yet no wait staff. Yeah, you heard that right, you have to go wait in line for every beer you drink. Management is clueless.

I always enjoy the half-pound "Black & Bleu" burger with bleu cheese, lettuce and tomato and topped with fried onion straws, cooked rare if you prefer it that way.

Moved to the area and found this cool bar with really good burgers. Outdoor seating available and plenty of TVs to catch the games. They have 14 beers on tap with other bottled beers plus liquor. They have a $5.99 burger special during lunch which can't be beat. It was so good, I came two days in a row. The chicken fried bacon burger was massive. Although I know the bacon was there it got lost from the batter. Their onion rings are my least favorite in terms of seasoning. The texture is good but it could use some seasoning. It was too bland and I can tell they used the same batter for the bacon. The burger however was seasoned well and juicy which saved it from being a boring burger. The next day I had a Swiss burger and that sucker was on point. Got the side of sweet potato waffle fries and it hit the spot. Servers from both days were friendly and attentive. I'm definitely going to be back again very soon for that special.

It has been over 10 years since we have eaten here. Glad they are still in business. I had the Red Pepper Burger and my sponsor had the Bacon Burger. they cooked the bacon and meat patty the exact same was as requested. I ordered the sweet potato fries and my sponsor ordered the onion rings. Need return more frequent, it was fun and our guest also enjoyed the experience. No phots necessary, they look exactly like the other phots on the site. Friendly bunch of people on staff.

They must sell a lot of alcohol to keep the doors open because surely it's not repeat food customers coming in to buy this crap but that's just my opinion after many mini mini visits

The Angry Burger is the way to go!!! Ghost peppers and fried jalapeños! The fries were great and the service was good also.

We had dinner there last night. Friendly, helpful counter staff. Outstanding burgers, great ambience. The place is right across the street from the Arlington Music Hall. this is a great pre/post concert venue.

First time here. We were the only ones in lobby order area. Front counter person did not say hello or anything. She was standing at the register . We waited until she was ready. Finally she just stared at us until it was uncomfortable so we thought that she must be ready LOL! So awkward. Then she didn't give us a pager , which seems to be the system here. Food was fine. Good portions. Nice bar area. Maybe if you're a regular, this lady is friendlier? Twisted Root Burgers is just a block away,...they welcome our business.

I'm not sure what the deal was tonight, because based on reviews I expected more. The band was poppin' and I loved all the music they were playing. Genuinely a great time! Servers were super friendly and had no issues with them either. The food, on the other hand .... Oof. I'll start off with we ordered around 9:40pm. I ordered the fish tacos and my friend ordered the burger. I went to check on our food around 10:15 since it had been considerably longer than I expected, and found someone texting... who then claimed the buzzer didn't go off, then checked the buzzer and it worked totally fine. The food was... just not good. The fries tasted burnt as heck and one of my fish tacos still had the skin on it. Just overall, so bad, and if I'd messed up and let food sit there that long, I would ask them to remake it for the customer. I guess they couldn't be bothered? I'd go back if I had to for the food, but definitely want to go back for the band again.

This is definitely a regular spot in our rotation. Fair prices for some of the best burgers in town. The bar is great, and the bartenders are on top of it. With all that said, it's still family-friendly without making me feel like I am not at a bar. Fun for all. Definitely recommend.

Grease Monkey has pretty good burgers compared to every other burger joint. It's typically busy, so there's little a bit of wait, but it's worth getting a quick burger.

Sooooo good. Here for the weekend and noticed the place near Arlington Music Hall. Did not disappoint. Great service and great food. I would highly recommend!!!

We went to a a concert at the Arlington Music Hall three other day. We attended the sound check, so between that and the concert, we walked across the street for dinner. At 68, I'm pretty well burned out on burgers from about anywhere, so I was pleased to see a Reuben on the menu. I was slightly less pleased to see it in the basket I picked up when our order was ready. I lived in Belgium for a few years a long time ago. The Belge perfected the fried potato and these dark, greasy slices were an insult to that body of work. The same for the sandwich. Where a real Reuben has thin slices of beautifully tender corned beef, this tasted like pan fried pepperoni slices. The whole affair, sandwich and fries were simply laden with grease. I was hungry, so I ate half the sandwich. I shared the other half with my wife as a post concert snack. It got even greasier then.

Very good service and food ! I got a build your own 1/3 pound burger with delicious fried pickles ! Very reasonable prices in the beautiful downtown Arlington !

Went for the first time before the Cowboys game Cowboys v Detroit everyone representing Cowboys attire, then my food came. Cheese burger, fries, and onion rings WOW! Best burger, fries, and Onion rings I've ever tasted. Saw many other food items coming out and was amazed with portions and looks. Famous! I'll be back

Great atmosphere inside with good decorations that give this restaurant an identity. The Angry Burger was spicy/hot with a great beef patty but the size of the burger made the bun soggy and inedible towards the end (a problem that was consistent among the lunch group). The standard fries were crispy with the perfect amount of salt and I cannot wait to try their other types of fries!

We went to get some food and have a couple of drinks after a Dallas Wings game and it was a surprisingly positive experience for someone with celiac disease. They had gluten-free buns as an option for all of their sandwiches. They also offered gluten-free french fries, but they are not fried, they are grilled with Flavor and we're pretty good. A little too greasy but good. Overall great attitudes from the staff and a fun divey bar vibe.

Awesome food, awesome service and the bartender Howie is one-of-a-kind! It's a great place to chill, catch a beer and a quality burger! Highly recommend!

Cool atmosphere, great service, cold drinks, good burgers & tacos, and onion rings done right... don't really need much more than that!

This is my absolute favorite spot for veggie burgers (that are actually good) and sweet potato fries!! They have the best buns and the vibes are always right. I like how they have so much outdoor seating and the service is always quick! I came in a little early for an online order i placed and they were able to make it for me right away!! If you're looking for the best burgers in town, this is definitely the spot! I havent tried the bar part of the restaurant yet but its always intriguing. I think they also have live music which is dope!

Cool place to hang out at if you want to watch the game and have a couple of beers.And their food is not half bad either.The only thing I thought was weird was,I ordered the nachos and they were more like tostadas.I mean they weren't bad but I was expecting something different.But overall it's a cool place with plenty of tv's to watch the game and their prices are pretty reasonable.I would recommend it if your looking for a place to hang out.They also have live music I think every Friday and Saturday.If your in the area go check it out.

Beer was fresh and cold! Burgers and wings were great!! They messed up my order but made it right without attitude!! Great service, great food, very well priced!! And the shuttle service was amazing and so very helpful...and cheaper than parking at the stadium!

First off, staff was great, friendly and helpful. The location is very fun vibe. Unfortunately the food was just okay. My margarita was overly sugary sweet, the fried pickles tasted like old grease and my salad was pretty tasteless. My husband got the bacon burger plus fries and he was just blah about it also. We will probably come back for just beers and watching the bands but I don't know if we would eat here again

Food was peak. i got a 1/3 pound lunch special burger with lettuce bacon swiss cheese and mayo. cheese was melted and warm, patty was delicious, and my bacon was crispy. Also my fries were just how i like them it was basically exactly what i was wanting when i walked in. service was great, nothing exceptional to report, food was fast and the people were nice. the restaurant was clean and i liked the vibe and decor so good ambiance as well.

Burgers. Booze. Bands. That's what The Grease Monkey is all about. Order your food and fountain drinks at the counter when you enter, then head through the door for tables, the bar, and the stage. These burgers are so good! Well seasoned beef, veggies that are bright and crisp, lots of cheese. Jon had onion rings that made me very jealous while I had a few French fries that were super hot and salty and delicious. Feels like the weekday crowd in here is a lot of regulars, which is always nice to see. Folks seem like they know each other. Our bartender was sweet and speedy and kept a busy lunchtime bar very clean. Im interested to come back for live music sometime!

We stopped by here before our concert to get a drink and some food. Excellent prices on everything and rather tasty food.

Really. Cool. Spot! The restaurant is really chill and has live music on Fridays & Saturday's. Cool bar and a small, covered patio. From where we sat inside, it looked like the majority of the patio is shaded. I got the Black & Blue burger and it was delish! I came with my family and they all enjoyed their burgers & kid corn dog. I do suggest getting the Salvage Yard Basket for $12. This place charges for fries/onion rings/sweet potato waffle fries separately, so we opted for that option. It's enough for my fam of 4 and we couldn't finish all the fries. I'd have posted pics but we came in hungry but we left stuffed!

This place brought me back to my college days, with its college bar vibe ( Arlington is a college town!) with food at reasonable prices. The size of the burgers might astound you, and be ready to grab napkins as you enjoy the flavorful and juicy burgers. There are other food options too, which looked great. All the servers were friendly when ordering; you order your food at the counter and come back to get it. Just like college days!

Love this place. Great if you have a hangover hahahaha the angry burger and a beer is the way to go. Service is always quick and the bartenders are always great.

Great burgers. I tried the batter, dipped deep, fat, fried burger, and it was just awesome. They have a small menu but everything that we tried was just plain excellent

Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices! The shuttle for the Cowboys games are a real timesaver and the atmosphere before and after home games can't be beat :-)

The manager cant handle a client service, i ordered a pick up order for a black and blue burger with cheese loaded fries. On the call the employee asks me if exactly what i wanted, we even went over it. I get there pickup my food drive 20 minutes home to realize my order is just a bun and a patty. I call the restaurant the manager picks up and his only solution is for me to drive back 25 minutes so i could wait another hour to get a simple burger. He answers the phone and basically tells me im dumb for not opening the bag and not checking my food. He started being very disrespectful and told me I could fuck off for no reason. Manager cant be a manager and doesnt know how to talk to clients. Ive spent over 3,000$ in this restaurant in the past 3 years and this is how he treats customers. Not going back and not taking my crew again until theres a manager change.

This is the 3rd time we've been here. We got there about 10:45 (15 mins early) the manager said they weren't open yet but we were welcome to come in and sit. Huge plus! As always, the chicken fried burger was amazing.....love the crunch! The angry burger is spicy but not unbearable. Husband said his lips were burning but 13 YO ate it all. Huge shout out to the staff, everyone was nice and helpful. Love the dining area, relaxed and fun.

A lil salad and a few ciders. Great atmosphere with indoor, patio, and bar top seating. Emily the bartender was nice and attentive. A definite spot to check out if in downtown Arlington or near UTA.

Been here before and had the hamburger and sweet potatoe waffle fries and itvwas good came by today and it was slow but came a few minutes late for the kitchen so only had a beer. Gonna have to come back to eat here again.

A little pricier than I would like but overall amazing food and setting! A kind random man (picture included) told me that I would "atone for my sins" while I was eating, but the burger was so good I brushed it off!

Burgers are good, love the atmosphere especially on a warm day with doors open and live music playing. Never had a bad time

We LOVE Grease Monkey and have been eating here for years when in the area! Some of our favorites are the salvage yard plate (fries, sweet potato waffle fries, onion rings), fried chicken sandwich, and nachos! Last night we tried the angry burger and it was quite spicy and VERY delicious. The buns on the sandwiches are simply the best - warm, incredibly soft, and slightly sweet. There's also a bar with beer, frozen cocktails, and mixed drinks and oftentimes this is paired with live music in the evenings! If you're looking for a dive with yummy American food, look no further!