Came to enjoy my birthday, with some good food & an hr of bowling. Place looks amazing! Service can improve but overall a good pick for the night!Kid-friendliness: Lady upfront recommended us to sot at bar section to get the fastest service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
chris demara
Terrible service. Payed for bowling and an appetizer, waited 25 minutes for appetizer. Less than a minute after our 30 minute bowling session was over, my wife, kids, and I were asked to pick up all of our stuff, including our appetizer that we had just got and move so they could rent the lane to other customers. We went to the arcade for a few minutes and when we were leaving I noticed that no one had rented the lane, or the two next to it. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andrew Blackburn
Food was good but the service was substandard had to hunt down napkins Togo boxes, what silverware, I quess I would have to eat my coleslaw with my fingers and then they seemed to think that they were worth a 18 % tip?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Impossible Burgers
Gary Parker
My boys and I went here Saturday 2/10/2024 we waited 20 minutes for someone to come to the table. No one ever came over. We ultimately just got up and left.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Morgan Bandy
Was over charged. Was not prepared at all, had to continually asked people to order the pizzas that came with my party and for the game cards also the free tokens for the host. People were not friendly. No one came to tell us that we had to leave the party room for the next party. I would not recommend doing a party
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jaylie H.
We went for the food (didn't go bowling).. and the food was not very good. We got a manager and he said they changed something with how they cook it the past week and they have had alot of other complaints. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the staff was super nice and the manager felt so bad.. and they were honest about it.
Dan Valdivia
Food was average at best. A bit pricey for the quality of food but the atmosphere was great. Everyone there was having a good time bowling and playing games. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jessi Myers
I've only been to Uncle Buck's once and while I will likely be back, it was more or less subpar. I didn't personally order food, but everything that was ordered while my group was bowling looked just kind of...meh. The actual bowling was fun, but the staff leaves something to be desired. The one person in charge of resetting the lanes was rarely around when we needed her, send we spent the better part of our hour waiting for service to the lanes. Much higher priced than anywhere else I've been; the under water gimmick isn't worth the cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Alok Kumar
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill in Altoona offers a unique and entertaining dining experience that's a hit for both families and groups of friends. This themed restaurant and bowling alley combo is designed to immerse you in an underwater adventure, complete with a marine décor that's both whimsical and impressive.The dining experience at Uncle Buck's is enjoyable, with a menu that offers a variety of options including seafood, burgers, and salads. The dishes are well-prepared, tasty, and served in hearty portions. The fish-themed dishes are particularly popular and offer a fun twist on traditional seafood.The bowling alley is a standout feature, with lanes that are integrated into the aquatic theme, complete with oceanic murals and quirky bowling ball designs. It provides a fun and casual bowling experience that's perfect for all ages.The staff at Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill are friendly and accommodating, adding to the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The place is clean and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable visit.Overall, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill in Altoona is a great destination for those seeking a fun and unique dining and entertainment experience. It's an excellent choice for a family outing, a casual date, or a fun evening with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Chips and Salsa, Impossible Burger
Brenda Stammer
Was very disappointed on the cod sandwich. It had on there like 2 strips on fish vs it being a patty. My French fries were over cooked & cold when it came out. Cheese curds were $15 or 16 & came less a cup size serving.
We waited over an hour for our food. Our drinks were not refilled while we waited. When we finally got our food it was luke warm at best. It appears they had only one person working there who knew what she was doing, but she was trying to tend bar & wait tables at the same time. There were two other employees there, but did not seem to be concerned about the situation. We were given 30% discount for our trouble but it was still over $60 for 2 people. We will not be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mary E. Lyons
To order you need to use the QR code taped to the table via an app that collects your name, email, etc. No server interaction except when they bring your food. We were a party of five, two got their food after 10 minutes, two of us waited 15 more minutes before ours arrived, the last, a bowl of soup, took another 10 minutes. Prices are outrageous and portions are small. The restaurant is located between the bowling alleys, so the noise is horrible. We could hardly converse. I advise avoiding this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Melinda R.
First and last time here. Waited about 10minutes at the desk to be greeted. When we were finally acknowledged, we were told to sit anywhere. After finding a table a waitress brought us water and we ordered. Never saw her again until I finally caught her attention to get the bill. No one checked on us the entire time after receiving our food. As for the food...we ordered the spicy chicken sandwich with spicy aioli. The sandwich was not spicy,in fact no flavor at all.Very greasy and breading was falling off from all the grease. And there was no aioli. It was the most disgusting sandwich I've ever had. And they have the nerve to charge almost $17 for it.Bleh!
Terryne Densmore
Had the best burger ever,! Cooked to perfection, even the bacon! My friend had a pasta Cajun chicken meal, she loved it! Server was amazing. This is now one of my favorite places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James
It's by far from the worst. The food is decent, it's an overall fun restaurant. My review is rated ⭐⭐ because this place is not clean. There is so much dust on the fish hanging from the ceiling I could scrape it off with a shovel. I guarantee that dust is falling into your food as you eat. It looks like Uncle Buck needs to get the cleaning team out for sure.
Came to enjoy my birthday, with some good food & an hr of bowling. Place looks amazing! Service can improve but overall a good pick for the night!Kid-friendliness: Lady upfront recommended us to sot at bar section to get the fastest service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Terrible service. Payed for bowling and an appetizer, waited 25 minutes for appetizer. Less than a minute after our 30 minute bowling session was over, my wife, kids, and I were asked to pick up all of our stuff, including our appetizer that we had just got and move so they could rent the lane to other customers. We went to the arcade for a few minutes and when we were leaving I noticed that no one had rented the lane, or the two next to it. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was good but the service was substandard had to hunt down napkins Togo boxes, what silverware, I quess I would have to eat my coleslaw with my fingers and then they seemed to think that they were worth a 18 % tip?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Impossible Burgers
My boys and I went here Saturday 2/10/2024 we waited 20 minutes for someone to come to the table. No one ever came over. We ultimately just got up and left.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Was over charged. Was not prepared at all, had to continually asked people to order the pizzas that came with my party and for the game cards also the free tokens for the host. People were not friendly. No one came to tell us that we had to leave the party room for the next party. I would not recommend doing a party
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
We went for the food (didn't go bowling).. and the food was not very good. We got a manager and he said they changed something with how they cook it the past week and they have had alot of other complaints. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because the staff was super nice and the manager felt so bad.. and they were honest about it.
Food was average at best. A bit pricey for the quality of food but the atmosphere was great. Everyone there was having a good time bowling and playing games. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I've only been to Uncle Buck's once and while I will likely be back, it was more or less subpar. I didn't personally order food, but everything that was ordered while my group was bowling looked just kind of...meh. The actual bowling was fun, but the staff leaves something to be desired. The one person in charge of resetting the lanes was rarely around when we needed her, send we spent the better part of our hour waiting for service to the lanes. Much higher priced than anywhere else I've been; the under water gimmick isn't worth the cost.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill in Altoona offers a unique and entertaining dining experience that's a hit for both families and groups of friends. This themed restaurant and bowling alley combo is designed to immerse you in an underwater adventure, complete with a marine décor that's both whimsical and impressive.The dining experience at Uncle Buck's is enjoyable, with a menu that offers a variety of options including seafood, burgers, and salads. The dishes are well-prepared, tasty, and served in hearty portions. The fish-themed dishes are particularly popular and offer a fun twist on traditional seafood.The bowling alley is a standout feature, with lanes that are integrated into the aquatic theme, complete with oceanic murals and quirky bowling ball designs. It provides a fun and casual bowling experience that's perfect for all ages.The staff at Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill are friendly and accommodating, adding to the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The place is clean and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable visit.Overall, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill in Altoona is a great destination for those seeking a fun and unique dining and entertainment experience. It's an excellent choice for a family outing, a casual date, or a fun evening with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Curds, Chips and Salsa, Impossible Burger
Was very disappointed on the cod sandwich. It had on there like 2 strips on fish vs it being a patty. My French fries were over cooked & cold when it came out. Cheese curds were $15 or 16 & came less a cup size serving.
Food: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
We waited over an hour for our food. Our drinks were not refilled while we waited. When we finally got our food it was luke warm at best. It appears they had only one person working there who knew what she was doing, but she was trying to tend bar & wait tables at the same time. There were two other employees there, but did not seem to be concerned about the situation. We were given 30% discount for our trouble but it was still over $60 for 2 people. We will not be coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
To order you need to use the QR code taped to the table via an app that collects your name, email, etc. No server interaction except when they bring your food. We were a party of five, two got their food after 10 minutes, two of us waited 15 more minutes before ours arrived, the last, a bowl of soup, took another 10 minutes. Prices are outrageous and portions are small. The restaurant is located between the bowling alleys, so the noise is horrible. We could hardly converse. I advise avoiding this establishment.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
First and last time here. Waited about 10minutes at the desk to be greeted. When we were finally acknowledged, we were told to sit anywhere. After finding a table a waitress brought us water and we ordered. Never saw her again until I finally caught her attention to get the bill. No one checked on us the entire time after receiving our food. As for the food...we ordered the spicy chicken sandwich with spicy aioli. The sandwich was not spicy,in fact no flavor at all.Very greasy and breading was falling off from all the grease. And there was no aioli. It was the most disgusting sandwich I've ever had. And they have the nerve to charge almost $17 for it.Bleh!
Had the best burger ever,! Cooked to perfection, even the bacon! My friend had a pasta Cajun chicken meal, she loved it! Server was amazing. This is now one of my favorite places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's by far from the worst. The food is decent, it's an overall fun restaurant. My review is rated ⭐⭐ because this place is not clean. There is so much dust on the fish hanging from the ceiling I could scrape it off with a shovel. I guarantee that dust is falling into your food as you eat. It looks like Uncle Buck needs to get the cleaning team out for sure.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2