The Dude abides in Robin, Iowa. At least, a restaurant in his honor does.

Lebowski’s Bar & Grill, a “Big Lebowski”-themed restaurant, opened this week. It has the distinction of being the only restaurant in Robins, a town of about 3,200 people just north of Cedar Rapids.

“It’s an important step for the city of Robins,” said Mayor Chuck Hinz. “I think it’s going to be very well received.”

In 2012, the city organized a survey and focus groups asking what residents would like to see for business development in Robins. A nonfranchise, sit-down restaurant topped the list, Hinz said.

The Robins Economic Development Initiative worked with the city and owners Shawn and Nola Bodensteiner to make the project a reality. The restaurant will receive property tax incentives for five years to help offset construction and startup costs — 75 percent the first two years, 50 percent the third and fourth years and 25 percent the fifth year.

Shawn Bodensteiner, 47, said he’s wanted to open a restaurant for the past 25 years, and this seemed like the right opportunity. A homebuilder by trade, he oversaw the restaurant’s construction, which started in the fall.

“My wife and I live in Robins. It’s a great community, and there was a void by not having a bar and grill or restaurant here,” he said.

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Documentary on women in the restaurant business now streaming A big fan of the movie for which he named his restaurant, Bodensteiner arrived at the eatery’s ribbon-cutting Monday in the same sweater worn by the film’s main character “the Dude,” played by Jeff Bridges.

Inside, references to the cult classic movie are everywhere, starting with a rug hanging in the entry way that is a replica of one in the film. Customized posters with the eatery’s logo and “Big Lebowski” quotes line the walls.

Fans can order the “The Big Lebowski” burger — a behemoth creation of beef, four cheeses, bacon, shaved roast beef, barbecue sauce and onion rings — or “The Dude” fries topped with cheese, pulled pork, tomatoes, onions, bacon and barbecue sauce. Other burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, wraps, soups and salads round out the menu.

“It’s classic pub-style food with a twist and some additions,” Bodensteiner said. “A lot of the menu are quirky burgers I’ve made before. Kitchen manager Mike Berzinski made them much better and added his own things as well.”

Bodensteiner credits Berzinski and general manager Chris Johnson with helping get the restaurant off the ground.

“Without those two, this would not be possible,” he said.

Nola Bodensteiner, 44, said the community has been very supportive. “This town needs this — a local hangout spot for people where they can get good food and beer,” she said.

Or maybe a White Russian.