Went for the Arcade but never actually played the games. The food was surprisingly good...we couldn't tell if we just had low standards being an arcade or because it was actually good. Burger was great. Steak was amazing. Even salad was not bad. Great pricing for both drinks and food. First time dining, server told us one of their staff members called out so their kitchen is behind if we are okay waiting a bit. We really appreciated the communication. Server still had a smile on the whole time and checked up on us. Paying is digital QR code which we loved. Didn't have to wait on her. There was a live band at night which we ended up missing but the restauant was certainly filling up fast. Would definitely return. read more

Summer vacationers here! We've made this a stop the last three years we've been up. My boyfriend's family ran an arcade growing up so his standards are pretty high. They switch the games out to ensure novelty and are well maintained. And the food is fantastic! We've got some picky eaters in our group, but our vegetarian had several options (she chose the ramen- loved it) and we all enjoyed the other offerings. As long as this place is open, we will keep visiting read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Ramen - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

My husband and I loved this place! It's not easy to find an arcade bar that also makes great drinks, and they manage to do both really well at Flashback! The staff were so friendly, there are plenty of games to keep my husband busy and my dirty martinis were made perfectly! It gives dive bar vibes which I love, but with high brow cocktail bar drinks. What's not to love? Can't wait to go back! We didn't eat but the menu and the food also looked great! read more

This Establishment was one I wanted to check out before I left Hyannis. During the day, I saw families coming in and out and happily dining and playing video games from a period that would bring a Gen X'er or Older Millennial back in time. Very happy setting, service was on point ons quick. Wanted to try something to eat but was incredibly full from dinner. People were friendly. Staff was great, only downside they Close December 14th for the season! However, look forward to going back with my adult children to be "Back in Time" read more

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The food and service were excellent. I enjoyed a variety of food, from wings to ramen, while experiencing the chill vibes of retro games and good movies. If you are looking for a chill environment to let the kids run around while you relax, I highly recommend it! read more

Good food and great service. Ordered to go and it was ready as promised. Would order from there again.

My family and I came here to check out the pinball machines because my dad loves pinball. We sat down and had a meal. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was very good. This place is so cool. The walls are lined with old-school arcade games like guitar hero, Pac-Man, etc. the pinball machines are great. This is a really cool spot you should definitely check it out when you're on the Cape. read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Pinball! - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Hidden gem for something that's not going to break the bank, cool vibe, casual and the burgers are great! Well my crew liked them and one is pretty harsh on burgers lol. I went with the chicken on grilled sourdough - so good! Basic food done right. I'm always a bit of a sucker for shoestring fries too. The walls are lined with arcade games of the past for some cool nostalgia - oh and you can play them too! Donkey Kong. Enough said! Service was good, friendly, brew list isn't overwhelming but has something for everyone! All I'm going to say is everyone gets to Main Street and huddles around the Kennedy museum. Walk the opposite way! This place is definitely worth a try. If they were on the other end of Main Street I'm sure there would be a wait -- there should be. If you are looking for a break from the higher end, from all the seafood and just want to kick back and try to figure out the alphabet of 80's movies poster (still can't get the letter V...) while your kid plays the video games you used to...go. It's a nice casual break from the standard fare. read more

Went too late for the food, unfortunately. :( Cool concept overall - getting drunk and playing classic arcade games is smart business. I like seeing the Nintendo figurines everywhere and the Giant Mario outside of the arcade. Definitely catches your attention. Service was very good, bartenders were friendly and served us quickly. 4.5 stars because some arcade games were repetitive (4 pinball machines). read more

Stepped into the time capsule during the off season. First thought. It's more of a bar with retro video games, less arcade with a bar. Food was good, drinks were decent, service attentive. Pretty cool atmosphere and they will add denominations of game tokens to your bill. Would go again just not on Karaoke night. Yikes. read more

This BarCade experience was fun! Drinks were cold and with a great selection of arcade games, it was the perfect after dinner spot to hang out! read more

Great little spot in the heart of downtown Hyannis. We went for lunch on a Saturday and the server was attentive and working hard throughout our stay and had a great personality. With a relatively standard pub fare menu, the food was much better than your normal pub expectations with the Cobb salad, fish tacos and the Bird is the Word sandwich real winners for our table. A nice selection of some retro video games and pinball machines that helped not just pass the time while waiting for food but also added a cool atmosphere to the place. Definitely family/kid friendly and a nice option! read more

I took my son to this place and we had such a great time! Food was yummy (especially the Rodeo Burger), drinks were on point and the servers and bar tenders are awesome! We had fun playing the arcade games and the atmosphere was cool and comfortable. Highly recommend and will be going back. read more

What a fun place! We are Gen X so this was such a fun walk down memory lane for us! Our kids ages 18-24 also had such a great time they went a second time! We only had drinks but they were very good! read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

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This place is fucking freezing, so be prepared to bring a jacket. The service is fine, the waitress took our order without writing anything down which made me nervous, and lo and behold, she forgot my chicken tenders and gave me the worst wings I've ever had. My friends also got burgers and said they were pretty bad. The two good things about this place is the pretzel, which was pretty good and the fries. She also handed us a straw without wrapping, just putting her fingers all over the straw which was nasty. She also charged us for a side of ranch, which was a 1$...Moving onto the arcade part, two of the games we tried didn't even work and ate the quarters. So while the idea of this place is nice in practice, I'd say skip out for the food and just go to an actual bar. read more

I've been having a fantastic time enjoying the martinis at this bar. They've got a great selection of vodkas and know how to make me a perfect cosmo. It's a lot of fun if you want to enjoy the video/arcade games or just casually have a drink at the bar. There are always friendly people around and the bartenders are great conversation. Oh.. and the food is good too!! read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Went here just to eat. My hotel was nearby and they had some deals going. The staff was very nice and friendly. They honored my coupon even though they had some trouble verifying it. I want to say nice things but the truth is that the fish and chips was not so great. It was OK but in this area most of the seafood is excellent. The games looked like fun and the location is good. Parking is a bit tricky. Not a bad place. read more

Mediocre food. It took an hour to be made, but that was because they were busy. I ordered a grilled cheese and tomato soup last night and i shit you not they gave me CONDENSED tomato soup, like the one from the can that you're supposed to add water to, but they just left that part out entirely. I didn't feel like complaining because the waitress was so busy. She even forgot to refill our water glasses! We left the place parched too! Anyway it's a nice little joint but jesus christ. They also had connect 4 read more

Flashback...more like a TIME MACHINE! This place straight up teleported me back to my childhood family fun of tearing it up in the arcade. But even better, I'm old enough to drink now! Bev's, wine and beer. You name it, they've got it. Absolutely blast of a spot that I never expected to find. Hopping on a Friday with a fun crowd. Strangers quickly became family and I will absolutely be back. My only complaint is that I can't rate it 6 stars. read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Bar area and arcade - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Food was really good and the 80's themed decor was fun. My son loved playing the retro video games. The service was also great. We had a lot of fun. read more

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Great place to chill and have a few drinks. They also have Karaoke!! The beautiful ladies are a major plus as well. Definitely check this place out. read more

We honestly had such a great time. We were able to play games while we waited for our good and had fun. Food was good as well and reasonable! read more

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The food was nice, done fast, very hardworking staff. Definitely a place to take the family with kids, and also have in mind that there will be other kids around playing games, so it may be a little noisy and agitated. read more

Owner is amazing- always makes for a positive eating environment--- and who doesn't love a little flash back ambiance?!!!!! Drinks, foods, and fun! Great for yourself or the fam! read more

Very fun place to hang out in cape cod! Chill people, good 90s, 2000s and 2010s music. Definitely a vibe. The food was decent as well which at a bar I appreciate. read more

The food is very good and portions are good as well. The atmosphere is very 80 's style. They also have old cost games and pinball machines from that era too. read more

Nicholas and Debbie were fantastic hosts! We came with our 11-year-old nephew and had a blast. The drinks and food were delicious. The games were a lot of fun and easy to navigate. If you're looking for something to do that's family friendly. this is the spot for you. read more

The food here was AMAZING, we got the Michelangelo pizza and added pepperoni and it was so crispy and the crust was delicious! The wings and tenders didn't have anything special but they were still very well done, juicy, and crispy. The service was great, our waiter was very funny and nice. We ate outside but the inside of the restaurant had a very chill vibe, nice lights and old pinball machine games you can play while you wait for your food. We chose to take a short walk down main street while we waited for our food and it was very nice, the downtown is beautiful! read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Chicken Tenders with a side of buffalo, Michelangelo pizza with pepperoni, Cajun fries, Garlic Parm wings - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

After coming here twice, I can safely say I will return again. This is a good restaurant for drinks after work, lunch with a friend or dinner with the family. The 80's video hame theme is cool. There are new and old pinball machines and video games that are reasonably priced compared to the big arcades. The food and drink is great too! Prices are fair and portions are good. The menu has fun names that bring you back to the 80's. They have great appetizers, salads, burgers and entrees. The churros are delicious. I've had churros made fresh by a street vendor in Mexico and these ones definitely rate high. Not 5 stars because service is a little slow, but quite friendly, and the place is a little too dark, maybe hiding some cleanliness issues. Bit I'm still going back for more. read more

Great spot for a few drinks and some great retro gaming. Food menu is good with some tasty options. Service is fast and friendly. We've been back a few times and it is very consistent. read more

We drive over 20 mins excited to come here. Parking is a challenge so be forewarned. After we got inside my first impression was it was dirty. Nobody greeted us, there was no hostess or sign. We sat at the only clean table available and were ignored by a waitress who passed by us 3 or 4 times. If she was busy helping other customers I could understand but appearantly sorting silverware and wiping down tables takes precedence over customers sitting waiting for some sign of life from the people that work there. My advice- enjoy your vacation and don't come here. They obviously have invested well and don't need your money. read more

Eh. Run down and smells funny. Not the best vibe and dead on a Saturday night. Lots of games - couldn't get a bartenders attention so, can't write anything about that! read more

I'm giving this business one star for their complete disregard to make sure their customers happy. I vacationed here back in November. Just three nights no biggie. My boyfriend and I couldn't wait to go here. It was so cute, decent drinks. My boyfriend had more fun than me I'm sure you can guess why. The bartender was awesome. Cute brown haired girl in a beanie. Very nice. Anyway, we bought two shot glasses for $10. Had cute 80s themed font and said they bar name. I collect glasses from our vacations like the tacky chick I am so I thought it was awesome. Cut to my being home and washing them for ONE day. All I did was have warm water, not even hot running over the glass. Picked it up and the font smudged right off... like I didn't even take a sponge to it. I thought "no big deal." My boyfriend said to hit them up on IG so I did. I did and whoever answered me was polite and responsive however never sent anything... I asked a second time as a friendly reminder, they apologized and said they would try to get it to me before the holidays. Never received money back or the item replaced. Just kind of disappointing. TLDR: My replacement shot glass never came despite being told twice it would be shipped. read more

The food was exceptional with a unique twist on typical pub fare. Excellent selection of Booze, Beer & Wines & the service was outstanding as well,very knowledgeable & polite . All the classic arcade games & pinball you'd want to play available in a great layout along the edge of the restaurant. Tons of really cool memorabilia to add to the funk & vibe of this really well done Retro Arcade Restaurant. read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Sith Krew. - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

Was so surprised, thought I would pop in for a few games and to my surprise the food was awesome. Great drinks and a fantastic wait staff. I have returned a few times and it it very consistent. read more

Really cool idea. I love that Flashback offers a type of nightlife that no one else on Cape does. We came with a group and all of the guys had a blast. I would say that the girls were bored. Not the fault of the establishment, but it is definitely geared towards a specific crowd. The drinks were decent and food looks great, but we didn't try any. read more

The video games are fun. We were there Sunday, and after waiting 45 minutes for 2 burgers and 1 fish and chips, were told "another 15 minutes" as they walked out with a tray full of food for the table next to us (who came in 30 minutes after us) excuse? "There is only one guy in the kitchen" Well. Don't serve food or at least tell the people that order that it may be a while for food. Having 3 people working a bar/food service/kitchen is inexcusable. Shame on the owners for throwing their staff under the bus on a busy Sunday (40 people in the restaurant) Shame on the male bartender for acting like it was our fault. Give them quarters not dollars. read more

This place was awesome! We vacationed at the Cape a couple towns over and my husband recommended this place as he had been there a month before for guys weekend. Had both kids with us (8yo & 5yo) and we all LOVED it!!! Went back twice because it was so great. The service was quick, servers very knowledgeable and polite, the games were fantastic, and the food was amazing! My son has food allergies and they were more than happy to make something off menu for him, my daughter got a grilled cheese (triple decker!) and the Tetris tots which were perfectly crispy, my husband and I shared plates because we couldn't decide what to get... we shared the bacon flight (oh yeah), the salt and vinegar wings (we could eat them over and over again they were so good), the ramen bowl (I prefer ramen a little saltier but my husband thought it was perfect, it was still very good) and the fish and chips (fish was fried perfectly, fries were really good, homemade coleslaw and tartar were delicious). I ordered a drink from the bar, all of which are named for video games, and it was absolutely fantastic... Street Fighter's Breakfast (ha!) Now the games... holy crap it was like re-living our childhood!!! Our kids were all over the place and had a BLAST (not to mention the fun WE had)! Very convenient way to get tokens, just let your server know how much you want and they bring them right to the table for you and add it right to your bill. No fishing around for dollars to put in a machine to exchange and the games also take quarters. The atmosphere was great, they have a lot of posters and nostalgic pieces throughout and the prices were very reasonable. All-in-all, we'll be recommending to all our friends that frequent the Cape as well as returning every chance we get. Thank you, Flashback for hours of fun! read more

We NEVER come to Hyannis. EVER. We traveled down ocean street to find a place to sit outside, but with the summertime crowds, we had no luck. So we ventured to Main Street. Needless to say, are we so glad we did. We truly found a diamond in the rough amongst dozens of restaurants. We came here with an open mind, looking for something different, and boy did we find it!! So surprised at the quality and originality of the food being served here. Upon seeing the restaurant, it's on the not-so-savory end of Main Street, and it's a little dark looking, but we decided to give it a go, if anything, just to see what the whole arcade thing was about. We were MORE THAN pleasantly surprised. The food is ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. They have items on this menu that are hard to come by on the cape. Pork belly burger, short rib wontons, hot soft pretzels with bacon jam and pimento cheese. The ultimate was the chowder (see photo). Mad with pork belly and garnished with hand cut fries right in the chowder. Effing AMAZING. Blows any other award-winning Cape Cod chowder OUT OF THE WATER. I can't say enough about this place. The only thing I would say is they need to have something outside to get people in here and let them know just how good the food is. Clowns, balloons, baby animals, whatever!!! If you're looking to try something new on the cape (as we always are), please check this place out - you will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! We will be back...again and again and again, until we have tried everything on the menu. And then we will be back AGAIN!!! Not to mention, the service was top notch. The bartender knew his sh*t and told us everything about the menu that we wanted to know, including that everything is scratch made. On top of it all, they have awesome retro video games for all you old school Nintendo/Sega etc. lovers for hours of entertainment. Drinks are awesome too!!! Please let's keep the most original restaurant on the Cape in business and come here for a visit. Just give it a try. You won't be disappointed. I promise! read more

Flashback Retro Arcade + Bar + Grille - Clam Chowder - Bars Near Me - Hyannis, Massachusetts

It's hard to write a review of an experience that was near perfect. As you enter Flashback in Hyannis, you feel as if you are walking back in time. For me it's the remembrance of shuffleboard and the electronic games of yesteryear in the neighborhood bar and the good times that I had there. Flashback is no different. There must be 20 different pinball as well as other machines for one's entertainment. We visited there on a recent trip to Hyannis with a friend suffering from compromised memory. Hoping to awaken some of her childhood memories, we sought out Flashback. Initially greeted by the bartender Alex, we continued our interaction with her all afternoon. She was professional and accommodating in her service to our friend who needed non alcoholic beverages. When the bars limited supply ran out, she was able to obtain a few more bottles to complete the afternoon---all with such a great attitude. We couldn't be more appreciative for the kindness that she showed to our friend. Later we ate and the food was pretty good. The kitchen was efficient and our orders came out in a very reasonable time. At the table, was a large fresh caesar salad with chicken, that was reviewed by our friend as "excellent." We also had some veggie burgers which were accurately described as southwestern. Portions were generous. Oh, and the bathrooms were sparkling clean! All in all our experience was exceptional! read more