This place is excellent. The menu is diverse, fresh, and everything we had was delicious! The cocktails were also very higg quality. Michael, our server, was the kind, funny, and on point. Cannot recommend more highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi
Christopher P.
What a fun spot! The tables overlook the bowling lanes and there is also an arcade and a large bar area. Kids can watch the bowling action and it's pretty loud in there so they won't cause a scene if they get a little rowdy. My daughter was skeptical when I suggested eating at a bowling alley, but we enjoyed it so much we came back a few days later. The first night I had the Poke Tacos and she had the Noodle Mania. We both loved our dishes - 5 stars! Our server was very friendly and was on top of things even though the place was packed for ski week. On our second visit we both ordered chicken bowls - mine was the Sweet N' Sticky fried chicken and she got the teriyaki chicken. Here came with salad and rice. I upgraded to broccoli and fried rice. The portions were pretty large, and the entrees were cheaper than what we ordered the first time but we both thought they weren't quite as good as the tacos and noodles. Better value but not as tasty. The sauce that came on the teriyaki chicken tasted similar to the sweet and sticky chicken and fried rice so probably would stick with the non-fried options and be mildly more healthy. They also had Dole Whip - prices weren't posted but I think it was $7 for a whip or $8 for a float where they add some Sprite. We didn't bowl but dropped some coin in the arcade both times. The food is expensive but is so good and if you are on vacation go ahead and splurge!
TahoeNok
Service is always great! We were running late for our dinner reservation (our fault), Cedar, our server, worked it so our bowling reservation was pushed back so we didn't have to rush through our dinner. Super fun atmosphere and the food is delish.
Boyo I.
Picked up an order of Sticky Crispy Chicken Bowl to go. It was delicious. Tangy, and a good portion. The steamed and lightly charred broccoli was also perfectly seasoned. Staff was eager to help. The Bowl is a fun (and loud) environment and a great IV asset.
CarolC
Fun afternoon at Bowl Incline. It's a different vibe in the winter when it's crowded. Food was solid but difficult to visit with the really loud music during lunch as we decided to eat after bowling. On another note the loud music was fine when we were bowling. Can't have everything!
Tyler S.
this place is one of the few bright new spots in town. food isn't cheap but it is reasonably priced for the serving size and taste. i think their kalua pork could use some work - i know it's not supposed to be sweet but i think it would add a pop. comes off a little dry and i have committed myself to not getting it after the last two times i've had it. other things i've found extremely yummy though and their pizzas are a great deal. the pb&j pizza is killer and the nachos were bomb. will be back
Joe K
I don't know what all these other reviewers are smoking that leave 5 stars. The food is way overpriced for what you get. $30 for a poke bowl that has about $10 worth of food. The musubi has waayyyyy too much rice. The thin crust pizza dough is obviously premade and has no crunch. The service is abismal, very obvious the wait staff doesn't want to be here. Would not recommend unless you're here bowling and just need food.
Teresa F.
The food here is always the best. The service and ambiance are fun and energetic. My go to order is the poke nachos followed by a delicious non-dairy dole whip. My partner usually orders something different each time and has never been disappointed with his choices. Definitely recommend this restaurant!
TH1890
The location is very unique and fun, inside of a bowling alley. We ordered the spam appetizer, poke bowls and two pizzas, and all were very good. The only downside was the service - our server was a bit scatterbrained in that they messed up some of the orders and charged us twice for one beer.
Laila H.
My boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious dinner in the upstairs restaurant of Sam Choy's. The restaurant was a great date night spot. Though it was in the same building as the bowling alley and arcade, the restaurant itself was quiet (aside from some jazzy tunes). The food was exceptional. I ordered the hunter stew, which was a generous portion of boar, venison, and duck over carrots and mashed potatoes. We were able to reserve a bowling lane before dinner, so our lane was ready for us after we ate. All and all, a great spot!
We were looking for a different place to eat in Incline Village. Gave this place a try. Wasn't sure we made the right choice when we first walked in. It was a noisy bowling alley. How could the food be good? We were directed upstairs which was a completely different atmosphere. Very quiet, tables with plenty of space, with interesting decor. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The owner stopped by our table and chatted with us for 10 minutes. The food was excellent.
LindaT
Service and ambiance are great, and they are trying. The cocktails are inventive. My fish was raw in the center, and they gave me a whole new piece and recooked it. They don't have a dessert menu beyond soft serve and hope to add that in the future. I'm a big dessert fan, so lack of proper desserts influenced my rating.
ChrisM
We tried the new upstairs tables and quite liked it. Service was outstanding, but perhaps because it was not too busy yet, the upstair venue being new, and the time of the year being less busy. I had the ramen and the wife had the miso salmon - we were both very happy with our choices. We'll be back!
Gen M.
Fun to eat overlooking the bowling lanes. This is definitely family friendly. Good service and a good selection of beers, cocktails, pizza, tacos, and bowls. We both had the poke bowl, which was quite good, though there wasn't much poke and at $30 it was pricey for what you get. Still, if you are looking for a bit in a lively, fun setting, it is worth trying out. They also have arcade games and a bar and the decor is super cute.
Heather R.
I'm rating the food a 5! Hubby had Godfather's Poke Bowl, I had Poke Tacos, and we had a little Sweet & Sticky Chicken too. All 5 out of five! The atmosphere gets a 3 1/2 only because it's just so loud in there. Don't get me wrong, there are bowling, pool tables. arcade games and not to mention football on many of the giant and regular TVs. A busy and fun environment, very family-friendly! Adding club-level music noise is just too much. Everyone I saw sitting together was shouting to be heard by the person right next to them. All of that said, the great service and amazing food still earn this restaurant a 5!
This place is excellent. The menu is diverse, fresh, and everything we had was delicious! The cocktails were also very higg quality. Michael, our server, was the kind, funny, and on point. Cannot recommend more highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi
What a fun spot! The tables overlook the bowling lanes and there is also an arcade and a large bar area. Kids can watch the bowling action and it's pretty loud in there so they won't cause a scene if they get a little rowdy. My daughter was skeptical when I suggested eating at a bowling alley, but we enjoyed it so much we came back a few days later. The first night I had the Poke Tacos and she had the Noodle Mania. We both loved our dishes - 5 stars! Our server was very friendly and was on top of things even though the place was packed for ski week. On our second visit we both ordered chicken bowls - mine was the Sweet N' Sticky fried chicken and she got the teriyaki chicken. Here came with salad and rice. I upgraded to broccoli and fried rice. The portions were pretty large, and the entrees were cheaper than what we ordered the first time but we both thought they weren't quite as good as the tacos and noodles. Better value but not as tasty. The sauce that came on the teriyaki chicken tasted similar to the sweet and sticky chicken and fried rice so probably would stick with the non-fried options and be mildly more healthy. They also had Dole Whip - prices weren't posted but I think it was $7 for a whip or $8 for a float where they add some Sprite. We didn't bowl but dropped some coin in the arcade both times. The food is expensive but is so good and if you are on vacation go ahead and splurge!
Service is always great! We were running late for our dinner reservation (our fault), Cedar, our server, worked it so our bowling reservation was pushed back so we didn't have to rush through our dinner. Super fun atmosphere and the food is delish.
Picked up an order of Sticky Crispy Chicken Bowl to go. It was delicious. Tangy, and a good portion. The steamed and lightly charred broccoli was also perfectly seasoned. Staff was eager to help. The Bowl is a fun (and loud) environment and a great IV asset.
Fun afternoon at Bowl Incline. It's a different vibe in the winter when it's crowded. Food was solid but difficult to visit with the really loud music during lunch as we decided to eat after bowling. On another note the loud music was fine when we were bowling. Can't have everything!
this place is one of the few bright new spots in town. food isn't cheap but it is reasonably priced for the serving size and taste. i think their kalua pork could use some work - i know it's not supposed to be sweet but i think it would add a pop. comes off a little dry and i have committed myself to not getting it after the last two times i've had it. other things i've found extremely yummy though and their pizzas are a great deal. the pb&j pizza is killer and the nachos were bomb. will be back
I don't know what all these other reviewers are smoking that leave 5 stars. The food is way overpriced for what you get. $30 for a poke bowl that has about $10 worth of food. The musubi has waayyyyy too much rice. The thin crust pizza dough is obviously premade and has no crunch. The service is abismal, very obvious the wait staff doesn't want to be here. Would not recommend unless you're here bowling and just need food.
The food here is always the best. The service and ambiance are fun and energetic. My go to order is the poke nachos followed by a delicious non-dairy dole whip. My partner usually orders something different each time and has never been disappointed with his choices. Definitely recommend this restaurant!
The location is very unique and fun, inside of a bowling alley. We ordered the spam appetizer, poke bowls and two pizzas, and all were very good. The only downside was the service - our server was a bit scatterbrained in that they messed up some of the orders and charged us twice for one beer.
My boyfriend and I enjoyed a delicious dinner in the upstairs restaurant of Sam Choy's. The restaurant was a great date night spot. Though it was in the same building as the bowling alley and arcade, the restaurant itself was quiet (aside from some jazzy tunes). The food was exceptional. I ordered the hunter stew, which was a generous portion of boar, venison, and duck over carrots and mashed potatoes. We were able to reserve a bowling lane before dinner, so our lane was ready for us after we ate. All and all, a great spot!
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We were looking for a different place to eat in Incline Village. Gave this place a try. Wasn't sure we made the right choice when we first walked in. It was a noisy bowling alley. How could the food be good? We were directed upstairs which was a completely different atmosphere. Very quiet, tables with plenty of space, with interesting decor. The staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The owner stopped by our table and chatted with us for 10 minutes. The food was excellent.
Service and ambiance are great, and they are trying. The cocktails are inventive. My fish was raw in the center, and they gave me a whole new piece and recooked it. They don't have a dessert menu beyond soft serve and hope to add that in the future. I'm a big dessert fan, so lack of proper desserts influenced my rating.
We tried the new upstairs tables and quite liked it. Service was outstanding, but perhaps because it was not too busy yet, the upstair venue being new, and the time of the year being less busy. I had the ramen and the wife had the miso salmon - we were both very happy with our choices. We'll be back!
Fun to eat overlooking the bowling lanes. This is definitely family friendly. Good service and a good selection of beers, cocktails, pizza, tacos, and bowls. We both had the poke bowl, which was quite good, though there wasn't much poke and at $30 it was pricey for what you get. Still, if you are looking for a bit in a lively, fun setting, it is worth trying out. They also have arcade games and a bar and the decor is super cute.
I'm rating the food a 5! Hubby had Godfather's Poke Bowl, I had Poke Tacos, and we had a little Sweet & Sticky Chicken too. All 5 out of five! The atmosphere gets a 3 1/2 only because it's just so loud in there. Don't get me wrong, there are bowling, pool tables. arcade games and not to mention football on many of the giant and regular TVs. A busy and fun environment, very family-friendly! Adding club-level music noise is just too much. Everyone I saw sitting together was shouting to be heard by the person right next to them. All of that said, the great service and amazing food still earn this restaurant a 5!