The Bon Aire

Fantastic Food, Service, and Value Had a great experience at The Bon Air! I ordered the Big-T Beef kabobs. (pictured is my 3rd) and a sparkling water—everything was spot on. The kabobs were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere had that perfect mix of relaxed and lively. For the quality of the food and service, the value was excellent. Highly recommend for a casual night out or a laid-back meal with great flavors.

Bon Aire is a true neighborhood bar with great food in North Austin. One visit and it’s easy to see why there are so many regulars. If you live in Austin, you have passed it 100x, but stop in one day for a real hidden gem. Walk in on a random night & you might find 20 people playing mariokart or D&D, more watching the big game on the many screens, a local company happy hour and cute dogs on the patio. The best backyard burger in town for $3.99 - it tastes like you made it on the grill at home but you don’t have to clean up. Cheese is an extra $1. Bacon is $1.50. You can get a surf & turf bacon cheeseburger for $10 if you’re clever and add a half dozen of their 39¢ peel & eat shrimp. Don’t sleep on their grilled veggie kebab which is perfectly seasoned - vegans and vegetarians will not feel left out. And the grilled wings & brats are hidden gems. Bon Aire is like Costco in all the ways people love Costco - except with beer. The food is cheap, try more & stay longer especially with friends. It’s an easy no frills place to meet up with your buddies for a beer or go on your own when you’re really craving a burger but don’t want to grill at home. Not many spots in Austin where you can feed a family of 4 for under $30 without a Mexican food truck & get a wide variety of foods. You’ll never want to sit in a drive thru again. Bigger portions than fast food window chains and you leave feeling satisfied. Don’t forget to tip chef manning the grill & the bartender. It’s easy to see why Bon Aire was voted the best burger in Austin. Can’t beat the chill vibes, the price and the no frill atmosphere that makes it easy to just relax. Bring your dog too!

This place gets a 4 stars on the strength of that burger! It's a pretty damn good burger! Fried could be better but they were crisp and not soggy so good for me. Kabobs ain't bad either. Meat is tender and lots of flavor. We went in on a Friday round 6pm. Expected it to be busy but not football or any other sport season so not so much. It's a bar so had to go to the bar to order. Not sure if that's how it usually works. No big deal. Order food at the window and go get it yourself. No big deal. Bartender was super nice and explained the atmosphere. Said it's usually busier when there's an event. I get that. I'm a frozen margarita girl and they were nice and boozy! Perfect! Friends ordered a bucket of Modelo. They went to the back and took out a whole super cold case! Atmosphere is that of a bar so not sure if they have servers that come to your table. Overall good place to go for happy hour and a great inexpensive burger with friends. Definitely going back.

Don't miss out on this place!!!! The FOOD is AMAZING and the service is great!!!! I yearly can't believe the price they charge on the food it's so cheap!!! We had 2 chicken wings on a stick, a 1/2 pound burger, veggies on a stick, steak on a stick and pork on a stick and everything was cooked to perfection. The bar service was great as well really sweet and friendly. Definitely the highlight of our trip!!!

This was a pit stop to grab some food. Great prices for sure on the food. Kitchen opens in the afternoon. Not a huge menu but it was great! Very reasonable prices! The drinks are not refills, cokes are 2.75 a glass for each. They do not have lettuce or tomatoes for burgers just pickles and onions. Great place to watch a game , outdoor patio with cornhole boards. Will definitely be back.

I’ve driven past this spot many times and finally decided to stop in! I love how it’s no-frills – no tomatoes/lettuce, no takeaway, no temp modifications. Cheap (but yummy) food that you order at the counter in the back and friendly service. Less dive-y than I expected…which is a good thing. And the frozen marg was AWESOME!

This place is very well priced food. Had the steak k-bobs, and they were great. Bartenders are awesome, and the beer was priced good. Great to watch whatever sport.

Definitely need more of this vibe in Austin. Neighborhood sports bar with classic food which is absolutely solid for how cheap it is. Burgers were great, toasted rav and fries a hit too. All our drinks were well made too. They definitely need some more traffic since this is the best burger for $4 in town in such an authentic place.

Really thicky and juicy burgers. And the BEST price. Will definitely be back and great customer service. The cooks were nice and the bartenders were also nice. I am so glad I came here. A $22 burger other places is only $5.99 at Bon Aire.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Bon Aire sports bar, and I was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was electric, especially during their Steelers watch party. The staff did a fantastic job of creating a lively and festive environment that made you feel like you were right there in the stadium with the team. Whether you're a die-hard Steelers fan or just looking for a fun place to catch a game, Bon Aire sports bar is definitely worth checking out.

What a great disappointment. I wouldn't even call this bar food. I would call this cheap food from the frozen section of the grocery store. The wings were so charred that's all the flavor they had / same with the burger. I mean who can't grill up a burger in Austin. The toasted raviolis were not what you would get if you go to the Midwest/St. Louis. These were cheese filled and the classic from STL is beef filled. The fries were ok. The brat was ok too. No table service - it's order and find a table. Ambiance was fine / no one was there so it was quiet. Will not be going back.

Great place for a mocktail. I paid $3 instead of $13. There is pleeeeenty of seating and service is immediate, at least on a Tuesday at 8pm during the FC game. I came here to catch up with friends and watch the games. They have great special thru the week. Will def go back.

This place was awesome. I walked there from the Nissan dealership while my car was being worked on- best find ever! The food was delicious and insanity cheap. The bartenders and cool were polite and made sure I had what I needed. There is also free popcorn! They have cardinals stuff up and plenty of TVs for sports. I'll be back for sure! This is the perfect spot to relax, grab a filling, Delia meal, food drinks and a very low tab!!!

I've been on a burger hunt around Austin, and saw a social media post mention "The Bone Aire". I've actually passed by this place many many times, and mannnn have I been missing out. Don't judge a book by it's cover, yes this is in the end a sports bar, but comes with the charm and simplicity that you won't find often in the city. Atmosphere: As stated above it is overall a sports bar, but it's very well spaced out and definitely a place where locals frequent. Think a place where people come by after a hard days work or a place where you'd hear "the usual" often. Food: Here is the real surprise. The food is great and ultra cheap. $4 Burger?! (As of this writing). When my party and I heard about this, we were like...hmm worth a try. So glad we did. Yes these aren't luxury burgers by any means, but think a family/friend's cookout and the dad is cooking up some mean patties, complete with new balance shoes of course. With that said these burgers are cooked to perfection tasting a great char grilled burger with great crisp. Prices were so good that my friend ended up ordering both the ravioli and fries. I think in total he spent something close to $13. Even though the food is cheap, we left very satisfied and full. Sometimes all you need is a good beer, burgers and fries, simple as that. Service: Great simple service, you can either sit at the bar or order food from the counter top. Friendly service while I was there, no complaints. This was truly a diamond in the rough. Sometimes you find a place that people don't frequent and now has become your goto spot for good food. This has now become it for me in terms of a just a good simple time. I look foward to inviting more friends for some juicy burgers

Best spot. We love this place. Great food at a great price. Discovered by accident cause pluckers was packed, we haven't been back to pluckers since

My boyfriend and I have been here a few times now. We love it! The food is tasty, good quality, and cheap. I don't eat meat, so I'm glad there's a few options for me. My boyfriend is glad the burger costs $4 (every day of the week). We've been on different nights of the week and can always find a good table. The staff help create a calm, friendly, and fun environment to make you feel very welcomed. They have popcorn for free and plenty of drink options for everyone. Definitely worth a try! We are glad we are a short drive here!

The cheap burger is fantastic and service team on point. Special thanks to Jessica for going above and beyond. Bravo, y'all!

Had me at the free popcorn! Looking a Milwaukee Bucks bar to watch the playoff game and a Reddit feed said this was Bucks bar. TV's galore! On Wednesday's gamers are there playing Smash Brothers and also streaming on Twitch. I'm no gamer, but thought this was cool! Chicken wings are good. Just grilled wings. The service was exceptional for me. Although it closed at 11 p.m., they allowed me to stay and watch the playoff game as it went into overtime. I'll be back even though the Bucks wasted the season. P.S. This is a Steelers bar if you're into the NFL.

We came in for the burger, as I had heard great things. You order at the back counter and pick up there as well. You need to pay separately at the food counter and the bar, so know ahead you will have 2 tabs. But the food was decent. A regular burger. Nothing special. Very affordable. You'll pay extra to add bacon, and cheese, basically anything. But even then it's still affordable. The burger is chargrilled, not my favorite, but was okay overall. They have a condiment bar in the back so you can pick and add the toppings you like. Overall 4 stars for speed and price, and friendly staff, and decent on tap selections at the bar. But probably won't become my "go to" burger spot. We went on a Monday and as soon as the game started they cranked it unnecessarily loud for the small crowd that was there.

Went with some friends last night to watch the austin fc away game vs lafc. Solid watch party atmosphere with sound on which was nice. I had a spicy marg that was ok, my friends wife got the old fashioned which could probably be skipped next time. Beer is likely the way to go. Drink prices were good though. Food prices are quite low. We had one of each of the kabobs and wings and all were great. Also had the toasted ravioli and would like to try the brat next time.

Food mediocre but good food for price, atmosphere great - not my thing. Steels fans delight. Nice wait staff- .overall good time, will be back.

Way too fun. Visiting from San Diego and wanted to find a Steelers bar for my husband. He had a blast and our toddler did too. She loved running through the tables and saying hi to everyone. Drinks were good (try the Yuengling its delicious and you cant get that on the west coast) and food is the classic no fuss bar food. Amazing pricing too.

There's no waiters or anything. You order at the open kitchen and pay there too. I tried their fried ravioli, pork kebob, beef kebob, hot Chix and brat. My favorites had to be the fried ravioli, bratz, and beef skewer. Those were really good. They also had an option for a tiny frozen margarita which was super cute.

Amazing bartenders and they kept the table cleared of empty glasses. Had the $5 Fast Feddy burger and it was juicy and packed with flavor. They had alllll the fixins set up, too! Plenty of beer on tap.

Cold beer, good food, great prices. Environment was awesome, perfect place to watch a game. Plan on going back. Had the burger and fries they were very good.

The Food was very good we both ordered 1 Reddy Freddy Burger and 1 Bratwurst for the two of us they were very good You order the food at the back of the restaurant and order in front of the kitchen and you can order your waters either with the bartender or at the cooler that is orange and they call out the number when your food is ready they have no lettuce or tomatoes as a topping on the Burgers but you can add Jalapenos to the burger or onions No to go only dine in although not sure you can probably take the food with you as it comes in a Ballpark Boats that the food comes on they stay open late I am sure we will be back someday The Ambiance is fairly dark as it is primarily a bar that serves drinks

Granted them, but use selection is at the largest, but you can't really complain when the food is served at cost as a way to get you in the bar and buy some drinks. And the food is fantastic for what it is. I highly recommend the skewers because they are fantastic.

If you want great food and drink until midnight, this is the spot. Didn't know anything about this place heading in -- a bar with some food. First, super friendly staff. For me, that goes a long way. Second... four dollar burger? Is that a typo? Nope! -- and it's delicious. Super worth. Drinks were delicious and surprisingly complex for a low key bar. Five stars, because it wildly exceeded my expectations.

Good food and friendly staff. Nice place to watch your favorite team or sporting event.

I wish I could write a better review. Unfortunately, this was one of the least enjoyable restaurant experiences I've had in Austin. We visited in September 2023 after seeing great reviews online. The food did not taste great - the fries tasted like baked freezer burnt frozen fries and the veggie burgers arrived cold. On top of that, it took over an hour to get the food despite there being very few other people around. They did have free popcorn though.

The burger was way too salty . The mozzarella sticks were so so. I won't be back.. I brought the burger back so they could remake it for me. We will see how it is. My husband did not care for his burger. The reason I am giving the cook three stars is because she remade the burger. I could only taste salt on the first burger.

I was in this shopping center to play a cash game at Palms next door, but there was a wait, so I headed over to The Bob Aire, which had just opened but he wasn't starting grill for an hour. But then we spoke about poker and stuff and he said he would fire up grill. Very cool guy. That's customer service! I had the burger and the kabob. The burger and fries were very good and the kabob was outstanding. Everyone who plays poker next door raves about this place, especially the kabobs. Everything is clean, the service is awesome, and the food kicks butt. What really adds value here is the low prices for the food. Highly recommended!

Best place ever. Shrimp are cheap and amazing, all kinds of affordable bar fare and tons of TVs for sports. Modeled after a bar in Saint Louis, so we feel right at home. The bartenders and cooks are all friendly and attentive. Go anytime, but food doesn't start until 4pm

This place is just...hit or miss. That goes for the staff as well as the "Burger bar". The burgers are just OK. Usually overcooked. You basically have to do most of the work other than grill it yourself. :) I'm sort of kidding. Sort of not. The bar is on one part of this place, the burger line is in the back and it's rather confusing at first. The two systems are or aren't connected. They seem frustrated having to explain it and think everyone's an idiot because of this strange set-up. I honestly don't remember other than don't be in a hurry for either a drink or your order. For what you get it's kind of a pain in the ass. Lots of far better options.

I love the way they char their meat. Best bang for a burger in Austin. Its a neighborhood bar with a personal touch.

There's a sign outside that says "Voted best burger in Austin! $3.99". There's absolutely a 0% chance that a burger that cost $3.99 is the best in Austin, but I felt compelled to try it. As I assumed, this is no doubt nowhere near the best burger in town. Surprising result, I know. However, for less than $5 you get a 1/2 pound burger that isn't bad at all. It was cooked well done unfortunately, but was still decent. Add some tasty fries on to that for another $3 bucks, and you have a perfectly acceptable lunch or dinner for $8 freaking dollars. That's a damn good deal! Granted, it's not going to win any awards (except for the dubious one advertised outside apparently), but it's a decent food at a ridiculously low price. So having said all that, this probably should be a 3 star review, but this place also has a damn solid draught beer selection. It's filled with delicious offerings from some great local breweries, as well as a few more obscure ones. They also have the usual Light options of course, because it's a sports bar. Anyway... if you're looking to have a delicious cold beer and a cheap burger, this place will definitely do the trick.

This is the type of low key neighborhood bar that I wish was closer to my house. Very solid bar food at awesome prices (4 bucks for 1/2 chargrilled burger!) Didn't try the Brat but I heard from some regulars they are awesome.. the burger is definitely good, really tasty shoestring fries. The bartender was very friendly and talked / joked with everyone at the bar. Seems to be some really fun regulars and they were welcoming to me. Ton of TVs.. I'll be back for sure.

Food & Drinks are generously priced to stay & watch a game from any direction in any seat around the huge centered oval bar. Service is proactive and there's good vibes every time. Oh and can't forget they have a pool table & darts too! The only negative is that it's a Steelers bar on Sundays j/k lol and obviously lots of St Louis nostalgia!

Nicely designed ambience, drinks and the food is priced moderately. However, the staff could seriously use some basic people skills. It's like they all seem to be waiting to get off work! Makes you wonder why are they there if they don't like serving people? Oh, sorry to bother you, but can I get some service here? There's got to be a better way for them to make a living that they would actually enjoy? Or maybe not? Either way, they should seriously consider treating customers respectfully. You don't have to be their best friends, but they do pay your salary! All you have to do is treat them with basic human decency, respect, smile once in a while,, and you might actually make better tips!

Amazing food, cold beer and great company. All at an incredible price. Love this legend remade in Austin! We will be back. Often.

The Bon Aire is a a backyard cookout inside a sports bar. Decent selection of beers and other drinks. The food is a definite plus here: none of it is overly fancy--the burgers don't come with lettuce/tomato--but it's exactly the kind of food you'd get at a cookout when you were a kid with prices that easily half (or less) than what you'd pay at a typical bar/pub. The brats are particularly good, so I highly recommend those, but just about everything on the menu is decent. I came here on a quiet Wednesday evening to watch Rangers-Lightning so I can't speak to the atmosphere during football season or if Austin FC is playing. But it's definitely a solid choice if you need a sports bar where you want some good food.

I've become hooked on this place. The owners clearly have a respect for simplicity and quality. For about $10 I can essentially get steak frites and shrimp. If I squint, that is (beef kabob, fries, 6 peel'n'eat shrimp). But it's as good as places charging 4x more. The seasoning and grilling are perfectly executed. I've had most of the other items as well and they're really good and really cheap. They have a well curated beer selection along with some standards, and their drink specials are fun...there's always some cheap option. It's obvious they've cracked the code on reducing overhead yet still focusing on what matters. You don't need table service. Go to the bar or the food window. The place is clean and they have a wide array of games on the numerous screens as well as pool and darts. There's also free popcorn. My only problem is that I'll need to avoid it during Cards and Steelers games because that will most definitely bring out the Masshole in me. Go Pats! Go Sox! But seriously...thanks to this joint for bucking the small-plate, overhyped, craft-obsessed trend to great effect in the ATX.

We used to visit the Fast Eddie's Bon Aire in Alton, IL... same owner, same setup, same great food. Can't beat the price.

EXCELLENT Food Quality & Quantity. EXCELLENT Portions Charcoal Grilled Taste through out the Kabobs. Ambiance a Chill Cheers Bar

This was a really weird experience. My daughter and I went in to give "the best burgers in Austin" a try... but left before we did so. We walked in and sat at the bar together... and sat... and sat. While the bartender was super eager to quickly wait on all the other customers, including those that came in after we did (who happened to also be men) she just didn't seem as if she could be bothered by us. It was our first time in and we weren't sure of the ordering system. When the bartender finally made their way over, we put in a drink order and started to order food. She quickly cut us off, letting us know she didn't take food orders that we'd need to "go back there" to order food, dismissing us as she walked away. We figured out the food ordering system and the woman at the food counter was super helpful, friendly and a whole different experience than the bar. While we waited for our food, we watched the bartender chat up with the fellas around the bar, smiling and making sure they all had what they needed. Our invisible cloaking system seemed to be working well... the one we hadn't meant to utilize. The food arrived and the grilled veggies were scrumptious! The toasted ravioli was tasty, as well. Pricing was more than fair and that's a bonus. There are lots of big tables, so it seems like it would be a great spot to hang out with a group of friends to enjoy their free popcorn, the yummy food options and not break the bank. I plan to go back, but know what to expect. I do reccomend this spot for a nice time with friends - again, food was absolutely worth it and the place is roomy and looks like it would be a great spot to hang. Here's to a different bartender next time we stop by. I give this place 3 stars, but the food was tasty and a solid 4 start spot for a place to meet friends and have a great time without breaking the bank, but the bartender pulled it down to a three for me.

Cheap, good, and sports on TV: I'm a regular and I will remain coming here. You can't get a half pounder for 5$ anywhere.

Stopped here this afternoon for a visit with friends. Not busy on Sunday afternoon at 4. No table service was disappointing. Ordered food at counter - $.39 peel & eat shrimp, chicken kabob and fries. Drink prices very reasonable. Chicken kabob was spicy and delicious. Very grilled flavor. Ranch dressing was watery. Shrimp was tasty but not deveined. Eeew. Fries were NOT shoestring as advertised. Ok but just meh. Free popcorn - yum! Server at food counter was delightful. Bar server was pleasant, too. Hear the other kabobs are tasty. Support local! We'll be back!

Everything people are saying about the food and cost is true. Also, they have all the NFL and all college games. Bartenders are super cool, and the owners are on site and love to interact with customers.

Neely was awesome! She was our bartender for the time we were there which was about 5 hours Lol! We tried the fried ravioli, the steak kabobs and the eat and peel shrimp. Food was very decent for the type of bar it was. Would definitely come back!

SWING AND A MISS !!! 0 - 2 NOW! Gave it another try... USA vs. Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier... game was going to be in the TVs, but no sound. I can go anywhere to listen to 80s music. Not what I want to hear when the USA is playing! AGAIN ... STILL NOT A SPORTS BAR !!!

When I saw the Arch in the logo, I knew I was HOME This place is run by St. Louis, Missouri natives (ok, Metro East, but we can't hold that against them) and the concept of this place is based off of a very unique restaurant in the St. Louis area. Everything here is deliciously fabulous. It is bar food, but elevated and unique. The menu is small, but trust me that;s really okay. They have kabobs, burgers, shrimp, house made brats, and few other things. We got the beef kabob, pork kabob, brat, shrimp, and toasted ravioli. I cannot say anything bad about any of the food. The beef was probably my favorite and tasted like a steak from an excellent steakhouse. The shrimp too was delicious with homemade cocktail sauce. I'm from St. Louis and this place made me feel right at home. I loved it here and will be back a lot. Maybe at some point they can serve St. Louis style pizza with provel!

Tuesday, 3/8, 8pm. first time ever there. walk in to a fairly empty place. ask bartender if i place a to-go order with her. in a room full of signs, she snidely replies "no, that would be where it says 'order here' ". taken back, i reply "sorry, i dont immediately read every sign when i walk into a place". she snaps back with "i dont answer every question asked of me"! customer: "you dont? you know you work here right?". i walk out. wont be back. the service industry is dead. update: (re: Savannah) you've missed the point by a country mile. i dont care if the burger was free, i wont be talked to with an attitude like that. instead of addressing a yelp review, maybe try addressing your bartender.

Stopped in almost by accident (had intended to dine nearby but that choice was jam packed and seemed to have more wing-eating kids than a Chuck E. Cheese). Glad I remembered this spot, which opened just about as the pandemic shutdown started. Glad they are still here and thriving! The vibe is chill, laid-back neighborhood (sports) bar, with plenty of TVs and good sight lines. Dark wood furniture (mostly high tops) and beautiful wood floors. The bar is an island in the center, and the lighting is so much better than the bar that was here before, which was always lit up to 11 like a night game at Yankee Stadium or maybe an operating room. About 2 dozen draft offerings, including a nice local craft brew selection, plus a full bar. Friendly bar staff and not too crowded. Order at the open kitchen counter at the back, get a number and wait to hear it. Had my food in a flash, before I had sipped half a pint at the bar. I tried the tenderloin kebab and a Scotty Hot Brat along with entirely too many french fries (which I devoured). The marinated tenderloin was juicy, tender and flavorful, and the brat had just a bit of heat, which I boosted with a few different hot sauces provided. Spotlessly clean, fun, comfortable vibe, masks and sanitizer well in evidence and featuring spaced tables and a spacious patio, The Bon Aire is on my list for a return visit.

The Bon Aire is a great tribute to the original Fast Eddie's Bon Air. I found it by mistake and so glad I did. This is the place to go for good drinks and food that won't break the bank. A place that you can go multiple times a week and still keep it within budget. For us St Louis Cardinals and Austin FC fans it's perfect for snacking, drinking and watching the game. Check it out.

A quiet neighborhood bar with great food! Remind s me of a small town bar in the Midwest, prices are great, food is fabulous and the prices are right.

I sure enjoy this place. Food is good and the workers are very nice and polite. Sure wish they were open for lunch!

I've been coming here with my buddies for a few weeks now. Man the food is great and a steal. There isn't a large menu, but everything they make in the kitchen is great! It's also a nice spacious bar. Lots of room, a great 360 main bar with lots of TVs to watch the game. Lots of beers on tap, could like this place more!