The Silver Medal

$ • Bars, Burgers

Hours:
7100 U.S. 290 Frontage Rd, Austin
(512) 786-3634

The Silver Medal Reviews

Restaurantji Rating
4.4 (42)
Restaurantji Rating

After driving past this little joint for years, we finally dropped in for "burgers and boozes." It's got a friendly dive bar feel--like they all know each other but you're still welcome. We sat at the bar for some boozes, he ordered a buffalo burger and I went for the bbq bacon cheeseburger. We hung out, chatted, watched a terrible old monster movie, and petted the bar cat until our food came. My burger was unusually good. He just said his was "fine." One beer, two g&t, and two...read full review

Restaurantji Rating

I was happy to see $3 wells! It's rare in Austin these days to find wells for under $8, let alone $3! Great old school dive bar.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free buns for the burgers, although I didn't actually eat one.

Restaurantji Rating

The Silver Medal is the best little neighborhood dive bar at the side of a highway I've ever been to. Located east of I-35 in Central Austin next to a sleazy motel, the inside has that wood paneling that makes it kinda feel like you are hanging out in a basement at a friend's house in the burbs in the Northeast or New England. The place is small, so there's just a few tables and limited bar seating, but there are more tables outside in the back yard. The beer selection isn't large,...read full review

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Hours

Monday 3PM - 2AM
Tuesday 3PM - 2AM
Wednesday 3PM - 2AM
Thursday 3PM - 2AM
Friday 3PM - 2AM
Saturday 3PM - 2AM
Sunday 3PM - 2AM
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