Ambience, outdoors, and good drinks. Pool Burger should be on the list for anyone spending a short period of time in ATX. The basement space is well-curated and gives a lovely old-timey pool vibe. The staff are great, and I loved the jokes and sass they gave us. Their drink recommendations and unique takes on fan favorites made me happy. We ordered several different options, with my favorite being the ranch water. Btw, they have the best ranch water that I have tried to date! The tables are designed well to promote social moments between other groups, so you will be likely to meet some friends and new friends, too. The most iconic thing about this space is the intentional use of chlorine. I loved how the bathrooms smelled like a changing room at the pool - seriously, genius! read more

WOW! What a cool spot!! My friend, Himanshu, came into town for the F1 race and we went to pick him up then grab dinner. He recommended this spot and I had never heard of it. It's SUCH a move. It's nice and lowkey and the pool vibe going on here is up my alley. It also helps that the food is good too. The hippie burger is a fantastic veggie burger! I added fresh jalapeños on mine and it added a great kick. The veggie Patty is fresh and tasty. The fries were crinkle cut and crispy. I wish they had more flavor, but they were still good! The mai tai was strong and i even got the floater on top. The drink was honestly okay. I don't think it was worth 14-15 dollars, but it did look awesome. read more

See all

Tasty burgers, strong drinks and a fun environment. Makes you feel like you're at the beach. This is a go-to spot after the pool or the trail! read more

The. Best. Burgers. In. Austin. Period! I LOVE this place!! You cannot go wrong with their cheeseburger and their crinkle cut fries. Drinks are pricey but STRONG. Amazing vibe and nice service. An Austin gem for a REASON! read more

Pool Burger - Cheeseburger with fries - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just had a meal at Pool Burger. The burgers are incredibly juicy and perfectly cooked, with fresh and flavorful toppings that elevate the taste. I tried the classic cheeseburger. The buns were soft and held everything together nicely. If you're a burger lover, check out this place! read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

An Austin classic - food and drink here are amazing and the whole set up makes for a fun casual Austin experience. Parking is tough but there is plenty of street parking on the other side of Lake Austin Blvd if needed. read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

I've come here many times on a nice day or after swimming at Deep Eddy Pool. It's more of a food truck experience with outdoor and indoor dining with a tiki flair. They have a variety of seating from picnic tables to bar seats to funky old chairs. You order at the counter and pick up your food once called. Most recently we sat at the outdoor bar (good selection of tiki type drinks, beer and a full bar). The staff is always friendly and the food is very consistent and good, although pricier for a food truck experience. Even though they are known for their burgers, the hot dog and the salad are are delicious- tangy dressing, veggie "nuggets", and tomatoes over mixed greens. read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

A+ vibes and I really liked the in-house veggie patty. I opted to get the veggie patty as nuggets on their Big Trail Salad. It paired nicely with the beets and other ingredients and I really liked the dressing that it came with. I wish the bowl it came in was bigger since I kept spilling lettuce onto the table, but overall was enjoyable. I did steal some of my friend's crinkle-cut fries and they were tasty and classic but nothing mind-blowing. My friends liked their burgers and their drinks looked very pretty as well. The servers were cool and had our food out super fast even though it was busy. The ambiance is awesome--I love the tiki theme. Parking is easy especially if you used the Deep Eddy Pool and walked over. I can see why this place is an Austin classic. read more

Pool Burger - Big Trail Salad - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Awesome vibe, chill outdoor spot. Very laid back. Exactly what we wanted it to be. Burger was great, the bun and American cheese made it. The only bad reviews I see from this place are for the non meat burgers, but the real deal is tasty! read more

Pool Burger - Burgers and pool chips - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

I thought the burger was ok but staff were rude and off putting. Wouldn't rush to go back.

Ate lunch here today because it was the only place I could find with parking. The atmosphere of the place is pretty cool and the service was great and fast. The burger was just ok nothing really jumped out at me. It was fresh and hot but there was nothing spectacular about. The prices were very reasonable read more

See all

Pool Burger is the perfect pit stop on your way to and from Deep Eddy Pool. Being so popular and in a prime location the line is typically long, but moves pretty fast. The location and vibes are 10/10. The airstream and tropical theme are great! The food is where I knocked this down to 3 stars. The burger I got (All American) was just ok in my opinion. The bun was a little dry. The fries were good but again, nothing to write home about! I didn't get a drink this time, but the drink menu looks great. They also have a happy hour on weekdays with some pretty solid drink deals so I will definitely be back for that after a swim at Deep Eddy! read more

Pool Burger - All American burger and fries - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I agree with a lot of the other Yelpers here - burger is overpriced. Come here more for the drinks and Tiki bar vibes. Food - Average. I got the cheeseburger. It was very bready. Might be better if you get a double. Fries were an afterthought. Crinkle cut - probably frozen. Drinks- I got the Mai Tai. Pretty close to the original Trader Vic recipe. Very boozey and limey. It was okay. Customer Service- Lousy. Cashier was the typical aloof Austin hipster. He cared more about socializing with his coworkers than providing a positive customer experience. Ambience - Very cool. Awesome garage surfer rock music playing in a Tiki themed space. Limited seating. Parking - Not so great. Street parking. read more

Excellent food and drinks! A little pricy but totally worth the cost. They have a vegan burger option that's amazing! I just got it without the cheese to make it vegan. I also got the Mai tai and it was delicious. Great fries too! The music and atmosphere is really fun. I would definitely come back to Austin just to come to Pool Burger. read more

See all

Came here with some buddies and friends and I will tell you what .. if you want a great burger, a great atmosphere, a great drink, a great place to go with your friends, a great place for a good private restroom, a great spot to go after a swim at the deep eddys pool, a great place to chit chat and maybe flirt, and a Pool burger then continue reading. This is your place. I went and I was not let down, I was UNlet down. Do it. For yourself and for your family. read more

Burgers were delicious! I had the blue Hawaiian - so good!! Only downside is the drinks were STRONG like to the point I had to force it down read more

See all

This place is kitschy enough for people to love. Anyone getting casual grub or drinks in beach/swim wear would love this place for what it aspires to be. What does suck though is a bit hard to ignore. And so here are the main three: 1) Overpriced small portions. 2) Overpriced tiny-sized drinks - made much more reasonable at half-priced happy hour that is for only three drinks in the menu (no food). 3) Not much of a table service despite them asking for 20% automatic gratuity being added to the tip if you keep an open tab (even when it's not crowded and in the daytime) - this is not charged if you don't keep an open tab. 4) Subpar food. Their thin meat patties were overly salted - extremely salty - and if you get anything with buns (which aren't made from scratch), the ones I received were on the dry, stale side - and at $10 a pop, without any sides being included, it was a big disappointment. As for the overall flavor of the meal, it was average at best. Not bad, but not great either. Even some finer establishments that I had been to had better burgers for the same price, and included a side. We tried the All American burger and the Loco Moco, a Hawaiian heavy-dish specialty consisting of garlic rice, fried egg, gravy, and a hamburger patty. Their rendition of the loco moco included mushroom gravy as well as the untraditional jalapeños (can't be in Texas without these, I guess), and being much less than a large platter that is typically seen in Hawaii. For a better Loco Moco, I was told to try L&L in San Antonio (yes, quite a drive - but thought I'd share). The "famous" Hurricane did pack a strong punch, but it was too tiny to justify for the regular price of $10. At the happy hour pricing of $5, I'd be fine with it. However, I don't see this place as a place to hang out for the bar - there's too many good bars in town, some with better specials, or better sized drinks, and also with A/C to not deal with the summer heat. So no, I would not come back here, unfortunately - this place seems to prioritizes being a bar over being a restaurant or cafe. And the bar is not quite reasonable either, for local Austinites, in my opinion. Without some needed upgrades, I don't expect this place to stay around long, and not even with the tourist dollars considering that there's not many tourists that come to this part of town. read more

See all

I understand why people take issue with paying $9 for a P Terry's adjacent burger. And I love P Terry's - this is not a knock on Pool Burger's food quality! But at the end of the day, Pool Burger is twice the price of comparable restaurants. This discrepancy makes it 3 stars with regard to food value. But for me, the atmosphere and experience of Pool Burger raises it to 4 stars. It's definitely worth going for the vibe (with the understanding that you are paying for the vibe and not an exceptional meal) read more

See all

SO GOOD! Went here after a few drinks downtown and it was chill and cool. The guys who took our order were so nice and accommodated to our specific request. The burger had so much flavor, the bun was good, and the fries were extra crispy. 10/10 recommend. read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

I loved this burger and casual environment. It is located just off lake austin so it is easy to go to after enjoying a day on the water. It is a food truck style with a full bar. You wait in line and order your burger/drinks and then grab when your buzzer is up. The bun and burger itself are incredible. They also have tons of seating in the shade and a small indoor space to dine when you have your food. I highly recommend this quick, delicious burger. read more

See all

The burgers and fries were pretty good and the ambience was nice. I really liked the decorations and music.

Fast & prompt service. Been twice & like the cozy, local feel.. food is good but drinks are the best. read more

Pool Burger - Fried Egg BLT, Pool Cheeseburger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

I've wanted to check this place out for a while. We decided to give it a go after a long day at the office. I arrived around 7 pm on a weekday, and the line wasn't too bad. I was able to order after waiting in line for 10 minutes. I decided to try the Saturn cocktail, which was promptly ready after placing my order. And it didn't take long for my food to be prepared. A few minutes after I found a spot to sit with my drink, the buzzer started going off, letting me know my food was ready to pick up. The burger and fries were satisfactory, but the cocktail was superb! Here are a few things to note: I would recommend looking at the menu before you visit because the line moves pretty quickly. The inside seating wasn't any cooler than it was outside. I initially sat inside but decided to find another spot outdoors since that's where the fans were. read more

Pool Burger - Saturn Cocktail , Pool Cheeseburger, & Crinkle Cut Fries. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I really enjoy Pool bar. It's small, chill, right next to deep eddy and has fantastic hamburgers. This is my kind of place! Pool burger is recommended, it's surprisingly good even if simple. The drinks are tiki themed but they have a full bar. Come here for happy hour and get the frozen hurricane in a hot day- perfection! Seating is indoors or outside, limited space but I don't have much trouble finding a seat. I actually enjoy that this bar is never empty but never overly crowded- it's a nice vibe. read more

Delicious. This is my favorite burger in Austin. Great fries also. Delicious drinks. Cute vibe, would be a fun place to bring out of towners. Service was great read more

I love crinkle fries, and Pool Burger's are perfectly crispy. For me, they were the highlight of my meal (and that's a compliment as I'm meh about most fries). The burger was good, but not the standout to me. Maybe I should have gotten a double patty as I thought the bread to burger ratio was a little bun-heavy. Laid-back atmosphere and food was fresh & made-to-order. I could definitely see this being a great post-swim refueling station. read more

Pool Burger - Single patty Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Visited on a Thursday afternoon around 3:30pm, so it wasn't very busy. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered a double pool burger with pickled jalapenos. The burger was juicy enough and I thought the bun held up pretty well, so I was happy with the food. It was a bit pricey though; about $15 before tax and tip, so around $19 total. So readers can get a sense of my tastes, disregarding price, I liked this burger more than Better Half, slightly more than P. Terry's #1, but not as much as NADC or Loro or Lou's. read more

Find your finest aloha shirt and head to this hideaway bar for tiki-style drinks. It may be small in size but it's big in personality. From the giant surfboards in the patio down to the niche decor that's giving Florida coastal grandma vibes. I truly enjoyed the cocktails options ranging from gin based to mezcal based libations. Get there early cause happy hour starts at 3pm everyday (except the weekends). And if need a quick bite, the burgers hit the spot every time. read more

See all

Pool burger has honestly grown on me. Originally I didn't get it. It seems like you pay 10 dollars for a burger that costs 5 at five guys or shake shack. It's grown on me because the food is good, even if the value is abysmal. Also, the atmosphere is good and they have great fries. I'll start with the good. I come here occasionally just because i live close by... The crinkle cut fried are somehow amazing. I didn't realize it was possible to have above average crinkle cut fries until I came here. Right mix of crunchy exterior to soft interior. Also, i love how they serve beer in a soft drink cup. Finally, the location/vibes are good. It's a fun place to go if you are in the area. They really commit to the pool theme. Now the bad. My main issue is that price point is just not worth it under almost any circumstances. The burgers are good. Definitely better than macdonalds. Probably better than 5 guys. That being said why is a flat top burger 10 dollars? Is it because you they have Austin "wagyu"? I guarantee you could not tell the difference between their patties and standard ground beef from HEB. Is it because they have brioche buns? A regular potato roll would basically be the same... Also, very limited selection for such a boughie place. They don't have cheese fries? If you ask they'll sell you beer cheese instead. Not worth it. Also how do you have beer cheese but not cheese fries? Just melt the cheese from the burgers on top! Also, 2 types of beer on tap. Also, one is coors. I love coors, but why are you selling me that with a 10 dollar burger?? Also, one caveat to the theme is that sitting inside is weird. It's dimly lit and feels weirdly romantic for a place selling burgers to people wearing lululemon swim trunks and tank tops. read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Food was fantastic and the vibe was fantastic!! We look forward to our next visit! One of the best places in Austin to hang out and enjoy the food and atmosphere!! read more

Great ambience, food and drinks. Perfect follow-up to an afternoon swim at Deep Eddy.

Food was AWESOME the rum soaked pineapple ice cream was so yummy and THE burgers were great! Perfect vibes and delightful staff

The best damn burger in Austin, Texas. 'Nuff said. 1) Order it. 2) Eat it inside Deep Eddy's with a crisp cocktail or beer. 3) Thank me later. read more

Pool Burger - Pool Cheesburger with bacon - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've low-key become a regular here thanks to the superb staff and my favorite offering, the blue hawaiian. What a fantastic burger! Oh, and don't sleep on their Sunday Funday live vinyl sets. It's a VIBE, y'all! read more

Overpriced food and rude bartenders left my son in tears because they were making fun of his silly birthday outfit

I am sure there are going to be a wide range of reviews about Pool burger because of the pricing. The burger is solid. I had a patty melt and enjoyed every bite. The flavor was spot on, and there plenty of Jalapenos and grilled onions included. The bread was bigger then the burger but it was a solid piece of Texas toast. My wife had a double loyal burger which was delicious. I got a few bites towards the end since she could not finish the entire sandwich. The crinkle fries were also really good. We brought them home to reheat in the air fryer. The vibe and cuteness factor is over the top. Sometimes you just need to stop thinking about the extra few bucks you shell out, sit back enjoy the good tunes, have a cocktail and take life in. Its was an all around good experience. I will be back! read more

What a little hidden gem in west Austin as this place is perfect if you need to grab a casual meal or drink on the way to Deep Eddy pool. This place screams tiki vibes and the drink presentation proves it! I ended up ordering the frozen hurricane which was strong yet delicious on a hot summer day. For food you can't go wrong with the pool burger and highly recommend you get a side of fries to go with it. I can see this easily becoming one of my regular go to spots in the summer going forward. Don't sleep on this no frills MMH restaurant. read more

See all

This place was recommended by a few friends for their burgers. Great location! They do have good burgers, if a classic American cheeseburger is your thing. But for nearly $20 (after a normal tip), for a half pound cheeseburger is just crazy expensive. The seating area is very cramped. There are many better places around town with better burgers for significantly less. read more

Super cool place, if my friends were in town this is the spot I would take them too. Staff was very friendly and food was even better. read more

Pool Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

See all

Went on a curious spree and ended up at this place. It's nice if you want to try something new, and pay overpriced for bland food. I got the Loyal burger and it tastes like unseasoned meat with jalapeños tbh. The fries are good with condiments, otherwise just dry. I also got a margarita that tasted like straight watered down condensed milk, it was strong tho so I'll give them that. I couldn't even finish it, I felt like I was going to throw up. It's a 3/10 at best, so if you're looking for the regular Austin overpriced burger, this is your place ! But don't go for the flavor read more

Pool Burger - Loyalty burger & fries - Tiki Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas