Nice place to go bowling, watch a sports game, and just hang out. There's a fairly big arcade too. There's a small bar in the front and then a bigger sports bar/dining area in the back. Plenty of TVs to watch games. The few bowling alley's in the front are meant for parties. Last time we went bowling, the service was nice. They have QR codes on the tables so that you can order when you're ready and it links to what aisle you're in. You can keep the tab open until you're done. Food was pretty good. The platters were way larger than we thought, but I guess we should've known from the price...Beer is about $10 for 16oz. Depending on if there's games or parties, parking can be harder to find. Overall, I do like this place and I'd rather come here than D&Bs. read more

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I had never been to Big Al's before, but attended a groups function there in the back bar area and it was a blast! Our group had a private area roped off and a plethora of food laid out for a buffet feast. There was salad, chicken kabobs, plates of antipasto, cheese, peppers, hummus, and of course nachos. Everything was delicious, as well as being lovely to look at. In fact, I think it was the first time in my Yelp history that I was so busy eating and having fun that I forgot to take photos! *eyes crossed* The area we were in had pool tables and shuffle board. I think there was pingpong too. I didn't interact much with the servers since it was a buffet and I was there for a function, but we had everything we needed while there. Be prepared for a lot of noise when you go. We had to use a karaoke machine in order to hear our main speaker. Lots of TVs blaring sports, video games and music. It's a great place for families or groups. read more

Big Al's is one of my go to spots for games. It is a great place to grab food, drink a few beers, and settle in for a Niners or Warriors game. I do not remember if they take reservations, but they do require most of your group to be there before seating, which is good to know ahead of time. Service is solid, even when things get busy. The food leans classic game day, and it hits the mark. The nachos are a standout and might be my favorite anywhere. The wings are also very good, especially with the hot sauce fully slathered on them. They have plenty of beers on tap, so it is easy to find something you like. The setup is ideal for watching sports, with big TVs, strong sound, and seating that works for both small and large groups. It gets very busy on game days, so plan ahead. read more

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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! read more

Big Al’s - Superbowl Sunday - Bowling Near Me - Milpitas, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

Big Al’s - Bowling Near Me - Milpitas, California

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. read more

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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... read more

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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. read more

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José the manager made us enjoy the wait for our bowling experience, excellent great service, and the ambiance was good, Esmeralda also provided us great drinks while waiting for our lanes. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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We came for a holiday work outing, and unfortunately I was disappointed almost immediately when we started bowling. The front desk informed us who would be managing our area, but right away we experienced issues with the bowling balls and pins getting stuck. It took over 20 minutes for someone to come and resolve the problem, which significantly cut into our allotted bowling time. We also had ordered food, or should I say finger food. While the presentation was fine, the selection consisted mostly of fried item. I opted for only the fruit platter. Despite the technical difficulties, the team did enjoy spending time together. However, I do wish the experience had been smoother overall so that we truly felt we received our money's worth. read more

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. read more

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Nice clear lanes, but low amount of them. Ambiance is nice here. Good choice for a birthday party. Arcade might need more new games, but it was cool seeing classics around. read more

Vibes here are super fun, but the food is so-so. I've been to this location many many times, mostly just for hanging out. It is a good spot to chill, drink, and hang with friends. They also have bowling, arcade area, and darts. The bowling has gotten kinda expensive over the years though. Overall, I'd say a good place to come for the atmosphere, but not necessarily the food - but that isn't so bad. read more

My family and I went here on a Friday night for fun and it was unexpectedly crowded. I guess other families also had the same idea and I ended up having to park near the Best Buy because the parking lot was so full near the Big Al's. My sisters and I visited the arcade first where we browsed all the arcade games available: Mario Kart, fighter games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, basketball games, Connect Four, Temple Run, etc. There were so many to choose from and it was easy to see how someone could spend hundreds of dollars on these games in one night. We ended up putting $10 on four cards and played the games that interested us before heading over to the restaurant portion of Big Al's. The restaurant part of Big Al's has a sign that asks to wait to be seated by the host, but there was no host and we ended up taking two booth seats near the entrance so we could easily spot if other members of our parties arrived. Once our full party came, a server came by to move us to different tables for no discernible reason. We ordered a shared platter with mozzarella bites, fries, onion rings, chicken wings, and chicken tenders and two dips although none of the dips came. We also ordered the family sized nacho platter. All the food was just okay, nothing to write home about. The chicken wings were a bit burnt and the nacho cheese wasn't melted properly so everything was just congealed together. The service was a hit disappointing especially because the restaurant was only half full and there seemed to be not enough staff to take care of all the patrons. We went back to the arcade because the bowling lanes were closed off for a corporate event. They really need to have one or two staff walking around because there was different games that were malfunctioning because balls were missing or some other error. Some of the games were very fun, but the ticket exchange rate is awful and anything worthwhile in the rewards shop is probably hundreds of dollars in games. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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!!! read more

Big Al’s - Plain extra Crispy Wings with the Mango Haberno and Huckleberry Jalepeno sauce on the side - Bowling Near Me - Milpitas, California

I'm just going to review the arcade area. I have not played the arcade for a while and it seemed that they switch some machines. The arcade looks really decent. Just be aware of some of the machines since they either don't work or won't start properly. The ones where you see coins from the glass cost over 10 Big Al points, which I think it's called. I later noticed that there were many people in line to shop at the arcade to trade tickets with items. So the staff had to let only certain amount of people in it rather than everyone going there at once. On top of that, there's not really much going on in the arcade in terms of variety. Some machines are similar to each other like there are three of them that make you push down the lever to earn points. Staff should shut down some machines and replace them. read more

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Clean, economical, decent food; silicon lounge has comfortable seating and for a Friday afternoon, there was no rush at all. The nachos weren't as good though. They were expensive and not worth the price. Rest of the food was ok - and well priced. Drinks were decent - quality + price read more

Food and space was very good but nachos without cream ( sour cream ) is diabolical. Honestly portion sizes are good but cmon add some cream to your nachos. Everything else is good read more

Visited on a Saturday night for a team volleyball dinner and bonding after a long day of games. The parking lot was packed, but it's clear this is a go-to destination. Similar to Dave & Buster's, but with a cleaner and more refined vibe. The large arcade area kept the kids entertained, and the multiple bars and TVs made it perfect to catch all the games. The restaurant is first come, first serve, but even on a busy night, our large group was seated quickly. The menu has something for everyone. Their famous nachos were massive and a hit--easily feeding six adults as an appetizer. Fully loaded and incredibly flavorful! The chicken Caesar salad had the perfect balance, and a family-size pizza fed a dozen hungry volleyball players with no problem. They also have plenty of seating space outside with cozy fire pits, making it a great spot for an evening hangout. This venue would be perfect for a party since they also allow private sections to be closed off for special events. I'm honestly surprised to see this venue only has 3 stars. Our experience was excellent from start to finish, and it's a great place for family, friends, or team outings. Whether you're looking for fun arcade games, a night out, or a place to catch a game with drinks and great food, this place has it all! Can't wait to come back to explore more, including their bowling alley. read more

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I watched the 49ers versus Seattle this past Saturday at @ilovebigals . There were open tables in the back at 3 o'clock when the game was starting at five. It will probably get more crowded as long as the 49ers are still in the race. This might be my new favorite place to watch the game. read more

Went in today with some friends who wanted to watch the Seahawks game, the place was packed! I was worried it was going to be a mess, but our server Cassandra was wonderful, very attentive and friendly. We really felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Our food and drinks were delicious and came out quickly. The vibes were great overall, and we had a ton of fun and will definitely be back. Thank you Cassandra and the Big Al's team for being such a well-oiled machine! read more

This place is such so much fun. They're well organized, clean, and food is delicious! Their bowling area is modern and new looking. So much fun things to do here. Gets busy at the bar areas so can be a little bit of a wait but all the workers are nice and friendly. Prices are good and again the food is bomb! Always a good time here read more

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One of our go-to places to bring our girls to enjoy a family night out. They have games and good food which is a recipe for a great time! We usually goto Shabuya for dinner but ever since we tried the food here, we've been making it a one stop shop the last few visits. We usually get here early evening time and we've never had an issue getting a seat immediately. They usually have a host standing in front but it's self seating so you can find a table of your liking. They have a great setup of big TVs that are playing all the major sporting events. Below it is a huge bar if you're looking to get drinks. As far as food goes, I went with the Big Als signature burger, my wife ordered the Kicking Cali Sandiwich and my girls ordered the kids Mac and Cheese with a side of tangerines. My burger was delicious. I went with the triple patty since I was hungry. Toasted brioche with three quarter pound patty's loaded with American cheese and lettuce and tomatoes. Overall a very solid burger. From a proportion standpoint, I think the double is the better choice as this one was a tad bit too much ground beef. This time around, the patty could have been slightly seasoned more but other than that, I really enjoyed it. The Kickin Cali Sandwich had the opposite, it was too much bread and not enough chicken. The flavors were on point, just needed more protein. The kids always enjoy the Kraft mac and cheese and more importantly, they give you a $5 kids play card with each kids meal ordered! I have yet to try to go bowling as it's always booked but I hope to try it sometime. The game options are fantastic and it's guaranteed a great time for your kids. Highly recommend checking out big Al's with the family! Pro tip - they have 1/2 off games on Wednesdays! read more

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Great food and excellent service especially with a big party of over 25. The wings were great and ambience was fun. Lots of activities to do with kids and grownups but it is loud as you would expect from a super-sized sports bar. But we would definitely come back again. read more

Heading back from Santa Cruz to the East Bay, the guys wanted to catch the Raider game kickoff and Yelp led us to Big Al's. Also, we were celebrating a birthday for someone named Alex so, when in Milpitas? Like an adult Sunday football and Sunday Funday playground, upon entry there's a huge sports bar, room for arcade games, room for bowling, room of several TV's, and food. We ordered literally the largest portion of nachos I've ever seen locally and not in Vegas called the Chicken Tinga Big Al's Nachos. Offering a bunch of ribs and sauces, some of our party wants to try the "near death reaper" sauce with their nachos and the crowd was divided between wildly hot and wildly not..not a huge hot sauce fan so I opted out! The menu has so many well paired drinking items, but the nachos for this trip were enough for me! Sweet beer list, reasonable prices, plenty of parking and space indoors, just needed the Raiders to take a W... read more

Big Al’s - Big Al's Nachos - Bowling Near Me - Milpitas, California

It was my son's 19th birthday so we decided to take him to Big Al's! (Happy birthday Neo!) This place is pretty awesome if you're looking to have a good time. They have a nice bar with plenty of screens to watch whatever game you're into. The dinning area is grand. Perfect for big parties and birthdays celebrations. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We sat inside. Our server was Drebo! He was excellent! Had a little conversation with him and he even gave my son some good advice! (Appreciate you brother) real gentlemen! We ordered the Western Burger and Laiza had chicken strips and fries. And yes, I did have the Hazy Little Thing like always. Burger was good. Give a 7/10 so did neo. Service was 10/10 If you like bowling, they have lanes available on 2 sides of the restaurant! Arcade area for the kids (grown ups) and children of all ages This place is a definite must! I promise you'll have a great time! read more

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I've been to big Al's twice and had a really good experience both times. First time was to take the kid somewhere fun and the second was for a birthday party. The service for the birthday wasn't great. Hard to find our server and had to go to the bar to order and pay for drinks. But the food is good, it's surprisingly clean considering it's eating and games, usually simultaneously hahaha. It's not life changing but there is some fun to be had with good food and drinks. read more

Fun Fun Fun Place to bring the family! Huge place for games and Dining! I love there kids menu which is 11.99 where you get a meal for the kid that includes a side and a drink, and it comes with a $10 arcade card which is a great deal! Food sizes are good! You get alot of bang for your buck if you get the kids meal! There are alot of games here for the kids and prizes. The dining area is huge, if there is a game going on its great because the seats are comfy and the screen is huge! Great place to catch a game too! Glad they have one of these in milpitas! read more

My first time here for an event. Love the venue, very spacious. There is also a bowling area section. The event I attended was outside the courtyard. I had a variety of finger foods, not bad at all. Great vibe. Great restaurant venue to accommodate for large group or company or organization events. read more

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This review is based off Sunday football games. They do not show every game as apparently management determined not to get sunday nfl ticket. So if it ain't on basic TV they ain't showing it. So if you are a Raider fan dont bother coming. What kind of sports bar chain is this? They also do not have any nfl sunday specials on food or drinks. No wonder why it is dead. They need to step it up and be like D and B. They have all games and have $5 beers and $10 for 10 wings all day Sundays and Monday. read more

If I could give this establishment negative stars I would. Management really needs to properly train their employees because their customer service is TERRIBLE! I hate giving negative reviews but my experience was so bad that it's worth sharing. Last Saturday I took my nieces and nephew to go bowl/play arcades here. I originally wanted to book the lanes ahead time since there are eight of us but the earliest time available to book any lanes was 4:30pm. I thought maybe they don't offer reservations earlier in the day and it would only be walk-in. The plan was to bowl, eat lunch and then play at the arcade before heading home. So we arrived at 3:00PM ready to bowl. The guy behind the counter (Joseph), told us it would be an hour wait and he will put our names on the waitlist for 2 lanes. He added my husband's number and we were in queue. Since we had to wait, we switched our plans around to play the arcade first which was fine with the kids. After 1 hour, I saw that there were 0 parties ahead of us. So I went to the front desk to ask if our lanes were ready and the girl with curly hair (I wish I got her name), told me since we wanted 2 lanes, we will have to wait another hour! I told her that Joseph (who was standing next to her) did out our names down and had also put us down for 2 lanes. She said sorry, you will have to wait another hour. Annoyed, I walked back and told the kids they will have to wait another hour and just to play more games. After 30 minutes, we were all thirsty so we decided to get sodas and wait for the last 30 minutes. As we were sitting there drinking our beverages, one of the bar tenders who was carrying a milkshake or smoothie like drink walked into to a pillar and spilled it everywhere behind the kids. I don't understand how he could walk into one of the building pillars.... Finally, the 2 hour marked is up so my husband went to the front to check our lanes. He took awhile and then came back looking extra annoyed. He said, he spoke to the front desk guy and he told him, the earliest availability for walk-in is 7:30pm and he wasn't sure why his coworker told us it was only an hour wait. At this point, I was livid! I had six kids who been waiting to bowl and have been hungry and now they are going to tell us it's going to be another 2.5 hours? Are you kidding me?! We have now been waiting for over two hours and they are telling me we have to wait another 2.5 hours?!? So pretty much 4.5 hours for the waitlist. How can they not tell us before putting our names down that it will take this long. So of course I went to the front desk and asked for the manager. I believe her name was Vivienne, she told Josh (another employee) to help squeeze us but there was nothing available until 7pm! I might as well reserved the bowling lanes at 4:30pm online. Ridiculous!! Honestly, if they told us from the beginning it was a 2 hour wait for walk-ins, we would have went somewhere else but instead, they strung us along and wasted our time. They didn't even offer to comped us for wasting our time. The kids were hungry and so disappointed! I would never go to back to this establishment and will make sure to let all my friends and family know about my experience. Big Al management, please properly train your people! read more

Cassandra provided amazing service during the Seahawks game we came to watch. Even with the place being busy and the game energy high, she was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. Our drinks and food came out quickly, she checked in on us at the right times, and she kept a great attitude the entire game. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure guests have a good experience. Thanks to Cassandra, watching the game was even more enjoyable. Would absolutely hope to be seated in her section again! read more

First time here. We came for the nacho but it was not worth the hype for me. My friend said it's usually good just was off today. Nacho was dried missing the beef that it came with only few pieces hardly any jalapeño. It needed some sour cream, guac and more melting cheese. Chicken wing was also over fried and dried. Place is huge and nice though. Great place to watch sports and have a party at. read more

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I am a bit shocked the overall rating for Big Al's was only 3 stars. This was my first time at Big Al's and enjoyed my experience. I met friends here to watch the 49ers game. There are multiple TV's here in various different areas to catch the game. The Happy Hour there is pretty good with good options for food and drinks. I was craving wings and onion rings. The wings were good, I got the bourbon glaze and I really liked it. Nashville Hot and lemon pepper was good as well. The onion rings were not good at all. They had zero flavor or zero fried crunch. Service was a bit slow, but it was busy for the game. I will definitely comeback here to catch a game with my friends soon . read more

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