About Big Al's
Big Al's offers a unique blend of bowling, arcade games, and a sports-themed restaurant atmosphere, making it a versatile family entertainment venue. The friendly staff and engaging environment contribute to a memorable experience for families.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings and birthday partiesCasual dining with entertainment optionsGroups looking for a fun, active environmentChildren aged 5-12 can enjoy the arcade and bowlingTeenagers and adults can appreciate the sports bar atmosphere and food
Why families love it
- Friendly and attentive staff, especially during busy times
- Variety of entertainment options including bowling and arcade games
- Good food quality with unique menu items like the peanut butter and bacon burger
- Convenient food ordering system via monitors
- Bowling alleys suitable for family groups
- Large screens for sports viewing, appealing to older kids and adults
Insider tips
- Check for special deals on certain days to save on costs
- Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid crowds
- Order food through the monitors for faster service
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours when it tends to be very busy and loud
- Ordering food if you're looking for a budget-friendly option, as prices are higher
- Pricing is perceived as high, especially for food and drinks
- Facilities can be loud and busy, which may not be ideal for all families
- Limited selection of bowling balls, particularly for younger children
- Crowds
- Typically busy during weekends and evenings, especially for bowling
- Value
- Prices are generally higher than average for bowling and food, with specific mention of expensive food relative to quantity and quality. Parents should be aware of potential hidden costs in arcade games and additional food items.
- Food
- Food and drinks can be ordered from the table via monitors
- Accessibility
- Staff are attentive and willing to assist with special needs, as noted in a review about emergency assistance
- Safety
- Staff demonstrated care and concern during a medical emergency, indicating a supportive environment
What parents say
"I give this a five-star, but with one complaint. Anyhow, for the most part, the staff was friendly, especially our main waitress and the other waiters. The food was amazing as well. As for our bowling experience, that was good as well. I have yet to hit the arcade with my children, but I will hit that up on my second visit. Overall, my family and I had a five-star experience. My minor complaint; Price points. I know there are days that offer deals, but overall, it is a tad high (in my opinion). Keep in mind. This is coming from someone who doesn't have a ton of money. Price points are up in ma"
2 months ago
"We loved the place. We are from Arizona. In town in business. One of our coworkers had a birthday.. We spent it bowling. So glad we picked this place. Pricing was good. The shoes were decent. You order food from the monitor.. The waitress comes to your table. You order drinks or food.. We had pizza and wings and non alcoholic drinks. Highly recommend."
8 months ago
"Like Chuck-E-Cheese for adults! They have bowling, an awesome arcade, and basically a sports- book style restaurant, with GIANT screens with several sports channels on. I had the peanut butter and bacon burger - sounds crazy but it was really good! Definitely kid friendly in certain areas, great place to take a break from walking around The Village"
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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