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    3.2 (845 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Superbowl Sunday
    Leti N.

    Customer service top notch! Our waitress was very attentive! Food is ok, definitely must try the nachos. I was not a big fan of the cocktails but the beer is always good!! We had a great time and this is definitely the spot to watch sports and have a great time!

    LeeLee C.

    First time for happy hour here. It's a big place! A bit too big and the decoration is slightly lagging. There's a big room with long tables for happy hour which seemed like a lonely college dorm dining hall. In that hall there's a small size bar area and we waited awhile before someone came to take orders. The vibe and hype isn't that spirited for a happy hour. But one thing I like is their beer list, it's much more comprehensive compared to other places. The Blood Orange is delicious! Onto happy hour food. We tried the spicy chicken wings, the beef quesadillas, the fried mozzarella cheese balls, egg rolls, they are ok, average I would say. The artichoke dip is disappointing though, it's hard to scoop up anything and we largely abandoned it. On the other side of the wall there are some big screen TVs, so when we ran out of things to talk about, we could watch a bit of the winter Olympic games. The game arcade is on the other side of Big Al, which we had to leave our table, so we didn't do that.

    Wings
    Camela S.

    Service was a bit slow and we never had a designated server/waiter but the happy hour prices are excellent and we enjoyed the food. We ordered wings, southwestern egg rolls, pretzel bites with cheese, and a veggie burrito and onions. The wings, onion rings and pretzel bites with cheese were our favorites. In addition to the sports bar, they have an arcade, and bowling. We'll visit again when we're in the area.

    Amanda D.

    Favorite place for gathering with colleagues. A little monthly "team bonding" never hurts

    Watermelon lemonade cocktail
    Sarah T.

    It's a very large space with games, bowling, and large tvs for sports. I think it's a great hang out for the whole family or hh with friends. The service here has always been friendly and fast. I recently went to hang out with a couple friends and it was fairly empty, but we were still treated with the same friendliness and quick speed of service. I forget our waiter's name, but she was awesome. Continually checking on us even though we chose a table way out in the patio area. The food is ok, bar food so my expectations weren't very high. Appetizers were decent size to share. The drinks were really good. I usually get a cocktail and they made them pretty strong. It's almost a perfect 5 stars, except the patio tables near the fire pits are a bit older and cracked and weathered. The couple of tables we decided to move to after it got dark had either spiders along those cracks or swarmed with ants. We didn't notice the ants until everyone in the group got bitten. Good thing we didn't move the food to those tables.

    Trish S.

    Came here for a company holiday party. Booking online was easy and communication leading up to the event was awesome. Everything online for events was clear. The price and what's included; no hidden costs. We booked the Double Play. The area we had reserved was perfect and big for 25 people. The free games were perfect and kept us entertained. The games included: 2 dart boards, shuffle board, 2 billiard tables, 2 table tennis tables, foosball, jenga, connect four and wall scrabble. The Double Play option, consists of 1 platter of food for every 5 guests and also comes with a tray of salad and Texas toast. Checking in wasn't very smooth, we had to wait awhile for assistance and to be walked over to our location. The only negative we had was the food portion size; it's small. The food wasn't enough for the 25 people. Some people had to buy their own food off the regular menu. Would I come back here? Yes, but I wouldn't book here for a party. I've heard from other friends too who booked an event here and they said the same thing. The portion size was small and they had to order more food, which led them to going over the company budget. Just something to think about...

    Arnel L.

    Came here for the 49ers vs Eagles playoff game. The vibe was crazy! The 49er fans definitely packed the house...and it's a pretty big house! We came with a group of 20 taking up 2 tables. They accommodated separate bills for everyone which was awesome. You get a fully itemized bill when you close out your tab. Our server was very attentive, always checking up on us despite the large crowd. The food was pretty good. We had wings, a burger, and fish and chips along with some beer and liquor. The food came out pretty quickly and was surprisingly good. I really like the wings; not too oily with a decent crispness. My burger was solid. Obviously not the greatest burger I've had, but not bad. Tater tots were a nice option as well. My wife wasn't feeling the fish n chips, but I thought they were okay. Breading wasn't too heavy which I appreciated. It came with 4 pieces of fish on a bed of fries with coleslaw. All in all, it was a good first experience. We'll likely be back for future games or other sporting events.

    Hoang N.

    I was not impress with the food here, but the drinks made up for beer. Great selection of beer on Tap and cocktails. But it is a great place for team building , kids birthday party and arcade. Also, excellent happy hour priced drink. I've gone here so many time and will always coming back. Average service, can't ask for too much. And large spaces for every or all kind of events you could think of.

    Claire G.

    Our friends got together and it just so happened to be the last game of the World Series. It was crazy and fun! The bar had huge screens as well as smaller screens below. The atmosphere was jumping! The food was actually good. Ordered wings and they were really crispy. Nachos was plentiful. At first they delivered the party tray rather than the regular size. It was humungous. The bar drinks tho tasted watered down. The service was okay. They were so busy, they tried their best.

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    Amber L.

    Coming here for a 49ers game was one of the best watching experiences we've ever had. The place is absolutely massive with bowling, games, and massive TVs for watching events. There truly is something to do here for everyone. Parking was very easy to find as there's a massive lot outside. There's also an outdoor area if you want to have a nice breeze while you eat but it does feel a bit separated from the rest of the place if you're looking to split time between eating and playing. They do get very busy and don't take reservations or have an easy to access waitlist so be prepared in case you come on a big day. We would recommend coming an hour or so before gametime to make sure you can get a good table because it did fill up quickly. Since we were here to watch the 49ers play Monday night football we also got to take advantage of their happy hour specials, which was a big plus. We loaded up on food, here's what we got: chicken, beef, and cheese quesadillas; one pound of buffalo wings; Big Al's nachos; and a brookie. The food did take quite a bit of time to come out, but to be fair to them the place was packed for Monday Night Football and there were some large parties. The portions are absolutely massive and can easily feed a large party. The quesadillas were delicious, everything was really. The nachos were stacked up high and the wings were pretty good although we ordered a second set that never came, presumably because they forgot them. The brookie was also very good, a nice sendoff for all the carbs we just put down. All the food plus the ambiance of cheering (and a Niners win) made this just a fantastic experience. Big Al's is just a fun place to be at regardless of any games but when the Niners are playing this is definitely the spot to be at!

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    Tim Y.

    I've driven by Big Al's countless times, but this was my first visit, a Monday in the mid-afternoon. We chose to sit in the restaurant section at the back with the large TVs. Despite the area and establishment being empty on a weekday, it took a surprisingly long time for a waiter to bring us menus, and even longer for our drinks to arrive. We waited over 15 minutes just for two happy hour beers. They do however, have a big selection of drinks and beer. The arcade area is small but was pretty fun. The games were functional and overall clean. There's plenty of parking. Big Al's is actually at the old Borders Books location which closed 15 years ago

    Andrew N.

    Came to Big Al's for Sunday Night football. It wasn't the best matchup so it was pretty empty. However I still think it's a great place to watch the game. Al's famous nachos (5/5); we got this with Barbacoa. The different with the famous is the size and it was massive. I recommend this if you're going with a large party. Overall still a great place to come watch the game with friends and family.

    Plain extra Crispy Wings with the Mango Haberno and Huckleberry Jalepeno sauce on the side
    Kabuki J.

    Als has the best wings..but what makes them even better is Enrique in the bar area. He always provides amazing, prompt, knowledgable and all around great service!!!

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    How do you make reservations or get on a wait list for bowling?

    Will you be open on Thanksgiving day?

    Nah they closed

    How much is bowling and shoes? Am I able to reserve bowling for 10-11 people?

    6$ rental for a pair of bowling shoes

    Is the outdoor area with the fire pits available now?

    Yes

    Are bowling alleys open now? Can we make reservations ahead of time?

    Maybe 50% are open! Waiting time around 45min during afternoon weekdays!

    Is this place open for bowling now?

    Our Bowling Lanes, Arcade, and Sports Bar aren't open quite yet there in Silicon Valley. Hoping to be able to open those areas up as soon as possible!

    What are the hours for happy hour on Mondays?

    2pm-6pm and 9pm-close

    Does Big Al's accept reservations for a large party (10+)?

    Yes

    Do you show live mma fights?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed when dining outside?

    What time is happy hour?

    2pm to 6pm and then again 9pm to close (except on Fridays / Saturdays)

    Is this kid friendly? Is there anything other than bowling for kids?

    They have all kinds of video games too. Some virtual reality games as well.

    Do they have a baby changer in the restroom?

    Yes!

    Do they serve top shelf drinks?

    Yes

    How much does it cost to bowl here? The website gives both a price per hour and a price per game. Do they charge both a game fee and an hourly charge for the lane?

    You pay per hour which I paid $45.00 and $5.00 per shoe shoe rental

    Are there darts? One of the pictures of a guy looks like he's about throw something small... like a dart?

    Yes, In the Boardroom.

    Is this a good spot for 6 year old's bowling birthday party?

    Great spot! There are party deals available as well for larger parties and reservations. Bowling balls are a bit kid-ish in that they are all designed as pool table cue balls with a number indicating the weight. Plenty of underweight options. Place… Read more

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    Service was quick and efficient and the hospitality from Madison and Duy made the experience enjoyable.

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