Came here for drinks and appetizers on a Sunday afternoon. The place was about half full, but the bowling lane was packed. Noise level is medium. Service was excellent. Parking is plentiful, which is always a win. The guac was a standout, and everyone loved the crispy gochujang cauliflower, it was basically fried veggies drenched in a flavorful sweet sauce with a nice little kick. What's not to love. Pita came warm and on point. The white bean hummus was recommended, but I couldn't get past the texture and look (reminded me of raw chicken breast paste). It tasted fine, but the appearance was tough to overlook. Alcoholic drinks were solid, a plus thar they're served in nice glasses with beautiful presentation. Look forward to coming back to try the main courses and do a game of bowling. read more

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If i could give the experience 0 stars, I would. We booked a table for 8 for a birthday and showed up as we thought this would be a good mixed use location for a celebration. Upon arriving to spare birdie we were told the venue was booked by AI companies and a finance company, and they wouldnt be able to guarantee us a table. I mentioned we had a reservation, the hostess shrugged. We were eventually seated in a legit waiting area and told that would be the only place we could sit. Mind you, this would be an impossible setup to eat dinner. There were 20+ dining tables open i could see and we were told none of them were available. Some menus were dropped off and nobody showed up for 30 minutes. By that point we were all throughly over this experience and walked out. Not one drink delivered, no food, no table. Birthday thoroughly ruined for our friend and we had to head elsewhere. This was an embarrassingly bad experience, not recommended at all. read more

Spare Birdie - A reservation isnt a guarantee for a dining table i guess. Avoid. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

We gave this restaurant three chances, hoping our experience would improve. Unfortunately, it only got worse. Today was the final straw. We arrived with our two kids, were seated, and waited over 30 minutes without a single person coming to our table not even to bring water or acknowledge us. We eventually had to stand up and leave because no one ever came. Our previous visits weren't much better. One time, there were only a handful of cars in the parking lot, yet the service was still slow. Another time, we actually had to go looking for our server just so we could place our order. This has consistently been the worst restaurant service we've experienced. It's incredibly disappointing, especially when dining with children. We were hoping this place would become one of our favorites, but after giving it three chances, we've had enough. We will never be coming back and cannot recommend it based on our experiences. read more

I really would rate this 3.5 stars. It's a pretty cool place. Entertainment was great (band=Suede), food was good, drinks were good. Service was fair, at best. We were a table of 12, but that wasn't really the problem. One person who ordered, her food was given to someone else. When she inquired, she ordered again and it took over an hour to get her food. Her second beer never arrived. Unfortunately, she said this is the norm here. She comes here often, mainly for the entertainment. The server was quick to take our original orders, but follow up was zero. No attempts to get second drinks, any other food, nothing. It wasn't that busy, so I'm not sure why the service was so bad. I flagged him down for my second drink after waiting over an hour, and my friend was still waiting for her beer. It was like our table was in the ignore zone. I would come back again, but would probably order from the bar for drinks. 20% tip was included in the bill because of large party. I'm sure my friend was pissed about that considering her service was terrible. Mine was meh. Overall it was a great evening with friends. The good outweighed the bad, but don't expect great service. Enjoy the entertainment value here - Thats what makes this place special. read more

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Visited Spare Birdie twice, once for bowling with my kiddos and most recently for a ladies night out. Had a wonderful experience both times! Reasonable prices for bowling, and well maintained lanes. Very friendly and attentive service. Beautiful space. I enjoy their extensive menu of drinks and food. They make a mean espresso martini! Small plates are the way to go at this spot. Highly recommend the Korean chicken sliders, pork belly lettuce wraps, and red chili cauliflower! Super flavorful and delicious. read more

Spare Birdie - Korean Chicken Sliders* - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

The concept of this establishment is pure genius but the execution of the overall operation is subpar. My family had the interaction screen for about 2 hours. Our waiter was nice, we called him the Spanish Fabio. He was sweet and he was attentive when it came to our food. The food is okay. Now as far as the service for the interactive activities, not a soul checked on us. There was literally one soccer ball for the whole experience and one family kept it for their whole stay even though they didn't play the soccer game for the whole time. We didn't have the option to play the shooting game. The sensors were off on the projector. They should really have someone managing the interactive screen area. The guy just put us in an area and took our card to pay. That's it. read more

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Such a cool place!! Perfect for date nights or even larger parties. Huge bays for virtual sports and good drinks. Nachos (added chicken) was BOMB read more

We went here for drag brunch, which was really fun. They offered a special brunch menu along with their regular menu. They had drink specials, so of course we took advantage of the $5 mimosas, which come in a few flavors. Everybody enjoyed their food, but the service was a little lacking. Maybe they weren't prepared for as many people on a Sunday around 1 PM? Parking wasn't a problem and they have lots of space both inside and outside for dining. We will definitely check out another drag brunch here, but will make sure to order early and often. read more

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What a fantastic addition to the cedar park area! My wife and I came in early on a Friday evening (with reservations for a bowling lane) and were surprised to see how empty it was. I'm guessing because of the early summer time, people are out traveling but I wasn't complaining. We probably didn't need to pay the reservation fee for the lane, but it was nice to know we didn't need to worry about it. The lanes are extremely clean and well functioning with plenty of balls to choose from. The table is a tad small to be shared between each lane if you are not with the people across from you, but wasn't a major issue. My biggest gripe about the bowling was the lack of service. During our hour there, the waiter came twice and then we had to wait after our time was up to close out since they were no where to be found. After bowling, we walked over to the bar for a drink and food. This was the real highlight of the night. Between Dylan at the bar (who was awesome) and the epic Braised Short Rib & Gnocchi dish, there were zero complaints. I would easily come back again for the pasta dish alone. read more

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Food was terrible. Oysters smelled like they were old, Brussels sprouts were practically raw, Italian melt had little meat and way too much pesto sauce.....very disappointed in food. read more

Reminder. Give a place time in Grace when they first open. I remember when I visited this location the first month they opened a couple years back, and the service was not its best, it was so slow and unorganized. I told my friends, let's give it some time and I'm sure they will come around. Well here we are a couple years later and they've done just that. The service was friendly and prompt and the food was delicious. Party of four on a Sunday at 6:00 p.m.. I'm looking forward to our next visit. read more

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One of the coolest spots in Cedar Park. The vibe is nice. Upscale sports bar with bowling, virtual golf, outdoor area, stage and solid drink menu. I can't speak on the whole menu (light bites look good), but the $18 burger was a miss. Looked like they thawed some frozen patties from Costco and quickly tossed it on the grill. read more

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This is a super cool, unique place for a family event or casual date night. They have lots of activities - some, like the virtual games, that are pretty unique - and their staff is attentive and accommodating. It's a large restaurant so easy to get to partake in multiple activities and the food is better than expected for a place that seems to prioritize activities. Still pub food but pretty good, all things considered. read more

The first time I came here to eat I ordered the flat iron steak sandwich, and since then I've never ordered anything else. It's that good! I also order an old fashioned to go with it, but it has been hit or miss. Either way, coming to Spare Birdie is always a good experience. We usually come here for their atmosphere and the live music when they have it, not so much the games. The service has also been solid here. read more

We enjoyed our visit to Spare Birdie and we ordered a bunch of different appetizers to share with a group of four. It's the best way to try all the different type foods versus one meal. The appetizers we ordered were the Brussels sprouts, pretzel tots with queso, black bean chorizo taquitos, shrimp scampi flatbread, and the Nashville chicken sliders. My favorite was the shrimp scampi flatbread, but all the appetizers were good. I didn't try the Nashville chicken sliders as I heard they were hot. We also had drinks which were the martini expresso, the margarita put upgrade to a better tequila, and the hogoh spritz which was very refreshing especially for the hot days in Austin. William was our server and he was very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient especially because one of our guests was very late and we stayed there for a long time. My friends who had not been really liked the place and said they would be back. read more

From start to finish, our visit to Spare Birdie was fantastic! The customer service was exceptional, and our server Milo made the experience even better. Super friendly, attentive, and funny. We started with the spicy cheese curds. Crispy flavorful, actually have some good spice and paired a great dipping sauce. Everyone at the table loved them. For drinks our table had a Mai Tai, an Old-Fashioned, and one of their featured IPAs (wish I remembered the name but it was great!). Their drink menu is well-rounded with a good selection of local beers and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. As for entrees we had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, the Big Macker Burger and the Jalapeño Bacon Jam Burger. Everything we ordered was delicious The ambiance is just as impressive. The place is immaculate and well-organized, with a modern but inviting vibe. Inside, they offer bowling, virtual golf bays, darts, and billiards. Outside, there's a relaxing patio with a stage and bocce ball. Spare Birdie is the perfect mix of great food, fun entertainment, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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First time here but it was pretty fun! I would not go here for food as it was all okay. I went bowling and did the VR games. I would say bowling was pretty fun, the lanes are shorter I think than regular ones (not that that helped me with my game). We ordered a lot of dishes to share, but none of them really stood out to me. The VR games are pretty old, but they are still enjoyable to play. It does take a second to load, but my friends and I still had a fun time. read more

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We went on Saturday night for Birdies After Dark! FABULOUS SHOW!!! Drinks were on point, food was delicious and our waitress Hanna was a 10!!! read more

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I will start this review with my only complaint: the noise level. It was incredibly loud when I went here and it wasn't very crowded but the music and the sound of the bowling balls falling were very loud. That aside, the service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. I went with the short rib melt and truffle fries. OMG no exaggeration this melt surely goes on my top 10 sandwich list and let it be known I am a sandwich girly! The flavor of the short rib with the melty cheese and toasted bread crunch was amazing. The truffle fries were also very delicious which was no surprise because I haven't had bad truffle fries ever. The sauces were great as well. It was honestly so good i'm scared to go back because a lot of restaurants don't pass the 2nd visit test. But with all of their menu options i'd love to come back and feast on a variety of their offerings. Glad to have tried this cute tasty spot! read more

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This was my first time here, and I came for the Drag Brunch. The performers were amazing. The food and service was not. I ordered the grown up breakfast sandwich on a gluten free bun. I asked my server if the truffle aioli had garlic in it. She didn't know and didn't ask the kitchen. When my sandwich came out, the aioli was on the side and definitely had garlic in it. My egg was fully cooked. I expect a runny yolk on a sandwich. The other women with me also had eggs that were overcooked. I asked the server for some mayo. When she finally brought some, I had already finished my sandwich. The pork belly on the sandwich was also overcooked and dry. The dipper fries were well cooked, and I enjoyed them. I had to flag down my server every time I wanted more water. She wasn't attentive at all. If I come back here, it won't be because of the food. read more

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Took a party of 9 to SB for Easter including 3 10 yr olds. Had reservations at 1130. Extremely understaffed. Ordered about 11: 55 and didn't get all our food until 12:45. Much of it was not hot. Complained to manager and his excuse was they were very busy. Never really even apologized. Certainly didn't look overly busy but just inadequate staffing. Doubt we will ever return. read more

I've now been there twice. The first time was on Easter and the food was OK. The second time, the food was not OK. Neither time did we get good service. It's an amazing concept and it's very nice inside, it's just not well executed. read more

This place has come a long way. I wasn't sure it would make it when it first opened. Poor service, and odd menu items. But it really seems to turn have turned around in the last year. Our server tonight, Valentina was awesome. She was cheerful, attentive, and made great recommendations. Give her a raise! They have great oyster specials on Sunday afternoon while you bowl. Lots of space on the back deck for kids to get the wiggles out before their yummy sliders. read more

Had a fun time at Spare Birdie the food was ok nothing spectacularly amazing but not bad. Flat breads were good the jalapeño burger and the spicy chicken sandwich were out of my league but the queso fries were good. I went there more for the ambience. The golf and virtual room was awesome!! The bowling was fun too. I thought this place was great and good service. read more

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William, our server, was excellent! The food was delicious - I'm a huge fan of the crab cakes and red chili cauliflower after tonight The restaurant wasn't too crowded and the interior was really lovely - high ceilings, beautiful decor. Perfect for a ladies' night out! I'd like to go again and try the activities they have. read more

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My fourth visit. This time I went alone and sat at the bar for food/drinks and to socialize. My bartender was pleasant but not real friendly. She made a great Manhattan, though, and was fairly responsive. I ordered the shrimp toast, which was not my favorite. Too greasy and the sauce was rich too so it was just too much. My salmon dish was a whole other story! It was so well prepared, tasty, balanced and fresh. Gotta revisit for that. The other three times I've been at a table with friends. Great service and very tasty food. I've tried the lettuce wraps (YUM) and a burger, also delicious. This place has a fun atmosphere, great decor and lots of things to do. Great find!! read more

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They charge $25 to reserve a bowling lane. But then they charge you an additional $25 fee....to reserve the bowling lane. This establishment is exploiting its customers with absurd fees and playing the parasitic extraction game of nickle and diming people rather than actually working to deliver value. Yet another example of business taking from people rather than actually serving them. Recommend avoid giving them any of your money. read more

This place is good for games. The virtual bays are fun and provide a variety of things to do. The food is nothing to write home about but the it's a fun, clean place to bring a group and have a great time. read more

Fun decor and environment. Bowling lanes are fun and the food is rock solid. A little pricey but the drinks were great. Service was top notch read more

Food 4 stars Ambiance/vibes 5 stars Service 5+ stars I'm hardly writing any reviews these days, but felt SBPH definitely deserves more than 3stars so here it goes. When I heard about the new place CP area, got excited and checked the reviews and was not fond of it, but still wanted to try as it's close to home, so me n a friend decided to stop by for HH. My friend made the reservation, but I think you should be fine without reservations either, as the place is huge. As soon I stepped in, I felt like Woww, place is huge, spacious, cozy, good vibes, loved the ambiance and the way it has been setup, there's a bowling and other stuff and that place has that sports bar vibe, and where me n my friend got seated, it was like a cozy nice place to sit and relax. Our server name is I think Ben, who was attentive, welcoming and friendly. We ordered Bruschetta, corn fritters, crispy cauliflower, fries, lemon cake. Drinks, Gold rush, and Tom Colin's. My friend got Tom Colin's and she liked it, I initially got Californian based on our server recommendation, but all I tasted was bitter orange juice, couldn't drink it after 2 sips, and I let my server know about it, and he replaced that with gold rush without hesitation, and I loved Gold rush, it was well balanced drink. Bruschetta was disappointing, goat cheese tasted funky, so took that off, and all I tasted was crushed raw tomatoes on bread, no flavor at all, I'd skip that. Corn fritter: if you don't know it's name, you won't know it's corn, I think they had crushed corn and added some spices to it, overall you don't taste corn at all, and it was made more like falafel, my friend liked it, but me just okay. Crispy cauliflower, this I loved it, it's crisp but not greasy, it's not heavy, it has nice spicy kick to it, and it made up for bruschetta and I can eat two plates of it, for my friend it was bit spicy though. Fries: we both loved it, it was just perfect. Lemon cake: I'd skip it, cake was dense and crumbly, and dint taste as freshly made either, they say raspberry sauce, but the sauce is so little you don't taste it, it needs more raspberry sauce to balance all the tangyness, they really should work on this. We felt it was pricey but quality of the food, ambience of the place, and you don't have to drive to domain or to downtown for a cool place to hangout make it worth the price, and we have plans to visit them for brunch. Overall definitely recommend SBPH!! read more

Spare Birdie - Corn fritters(it's okay); Bruschetta(skip it); crispy cauliflower(definitely order it),definitely order there Dipper fries. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Spare Birdie was a great time! We sat at the bar for some appetizers and drinks then headed over to play a few rounds of pool at the billiards tables. We don't get a chance to bowl or try the golf simulator but everyone who was there seemed like they were having a blast! Definitely recommend for a night out! read more

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We went for lunch there. Big, clean and pretty cool place. Plenty of different game options to try. Our server was attentive but manager was very very attentive. I am taking off 1 star because food was okey. We ordered burger, taquitos, nachos, chicken sandwich, lemon cake. The quantity of the food was good. I found fries yum but rest of the food could have some more flavor. So over all food 5/5, place -5/5, staff -5/5. I definitely recommend. read more

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If you're looking for not only family entertainment, but also great food this is your place! They have dozens of interactive games to choose from, bowling, amazing food all at reasonable prices. I highly recommend the pork belly tacos! read more

We love spare birdie. What a fun place. We have been here several times. The food is good. They have great salads and a great hummus plate. Several different options to sit and dine from games to patio to bowling to a great bar. It is an asset to cedar park. read more

Loved this place. Service sucked horribly. I got the quesadillas which was really really good. Alcohol is outrageous.

Food was good. Service was very good. The overall vibe of the restaurant was cool. The games were ok. The sensors needed calibration but we still made do and had fun. Overall a good time. read more

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We stopped by on a lazy Sunday to check out this new fun house in the CP. We purposely waited past their grand opening as we know it would be a shakedown cruise until they got settled. The outside still needs some cosmetic work but the inside is stunning. There is a large well equipped bar plenty of seating and an outside patio with a small amphitheater set up. We are looking forward to hearing some live music on a nice evening. I'm not sure if the neighbors will appreciate the live music. As others have noted there are plenty of games (think a scaled-down version of Dave & Bs) to keep you occupied. We came for a cocktail and to check out the venue. Our bartender was excellent and our cocktails were poured to perfection. Since we had a late breakfast food was not an option. Our neighbors at the bar ordered a dozen of their $1 raw gulf oysters. I'm not a gulf oyster fan but the presentation was beautiful. Visualize a boat filled with ice (it was huge) with a dozen oysters wonderfully arranged with all the all accoutrements you would desire with your oysters. I do believe we have found another SundayFunday spot. read more

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After giving myself ample time to really think about my experience I've decided to write a review. A friend of mine booked her birthday party here- upon arrival I expected the event to be super fun. There was plenty of things to do within the building and I expected an amazing time. When I first sat at our table I was half way greeted by our host- initially I brushed this off due to it being pretty busy since it was dinner time and there were lots of other parties. When the server returned he asked for my drink order and since I'd never been to the facility. I didn't know what alcohol they provided and asked questions. Since I typically drink Crown Royal Apple I requested this and was very rudely told that they didn't have that - so I just asked for a shot of regular Crown. It took roughly 15 mins for this to come to the table, again this was no issue due to it being busy. When the server returned to the table I put in an appetizer order (which I will say was great), at this time we had it was explained to us that our bowling lane and table we're booked for the same time. Everyone was confused since it was told to us we'd have the dinner table first and then we'd go bowling, we (as a group) decided we'd bowl and then come back to the table to eat since no one wanted to go back and forth to wash their hands each time they wanted to eat. When we go to the bowling lane we all got shoes, and one of our guest had to buy socks since she had forgotten them- it took staff 5 minutes to even find a pair of socks for her to purchase. (I'd think if you're going to have a bowling alley you'd have plenty of socks on standby ?) once the guest got socks and we started our game we already had a 10 minute warning on the lane (we had only been in the facility for 20 mins at this point) , everyone in the party rolled once and then we were informed our time was up. We were originally told that we would have the lane for an hour but once the time had finished we were informed that it was reserved for only half an hour, again this could have just been a miscommunication on our part but would have been nice to have it reiterated to us when we had arrived. We asked since we had only been in the shoes for a few minutes would we still be required to pay the full price for shoes - which no one had an issue with but we wanted to know since we didn't use them for the full duration of time, the young employee working the station did inform us we would have to pay the full amount (which wasn't much and not a big deal), but did offer to ask a manager. She was very nice and did apologize for the miscommunication. However our server came down to where we were at, and was attempting to hurry and close all of our tickets (please note that most of us hadn't ordered food yet). We explained that we were still going back to the table and met with hostility about that, however since most of the party didn't even have drinks in we decided to stay. The server seemed upset that he still had a large party, and was very short with anyone who wanted to put in drink or food orders. We did notice that he was very happy and polite to other tables and it made it feel like since our party have people of color he didn't want to help us at all. I've worked several jobs in the service industry and can understand being overwhelmed but this felt like it was another server who didn't want to help us, the experience was unacceptable for a facility with such a pretty exterior. I'd advise all parties that include people of color to stay away. read more

As many other reviewers have noted, I give this place a mediocre rating out of the gate but I think it has great potential to be better. Pros - the space was designed well to have lots of entertainment options (bowling, simulated golf, pool tables, darts and cornhole (outside). The banana old fashioned was delicious and although slightly expensive, I will gladly order again. Cons - growing pains. The staff tried hard but it appears as though everyone is new so there were small mistakes that added up. Things like not bringing water or silverware to the table (I went and found my own) or bringing the wrong dish to the table next to us. Mistakes that happen at everywhere restaurant but seemed to be happening more frequently here so it was more noticeable. The food was decent but nothing to write home about. The band outside was good but so loud we couldn't hear each other talk, and we were at the table farthest from the stage outside. Overall, I would be willing to try again but will probably wait 6 months or so. read more

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I have been here twice. First time with a work party and we had a blast. Came back with my wife for our anniversary and the bar service was great! Bowled for an hour and had a great time, food and drinks hit the spot. Spinach dip was pretty good and I had the spare birdie salad with blackened chicken. Coolie sliders were so good. Will definitely be back. read more

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