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The Alley Bar & Grill

Bar and grill Bowling alley

Burgers, pizza & other American staples in an old-school cafe with an attached bowling alley. People often mention bowling, alley, service, great, people, good,


Address

420 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223

Contact

(360) 435-8600

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (770 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 2 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowling (16) alley (13) service (11) great (9) people (6) good (6)
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  • 1/5 Pacific Northwest H. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible service from Alicia Campbell. At least that’s what she said her name was. She was rude, messed up our orders, walked away as we were talking to her. Then when we tried to complain she told us some come back and said the owner wouldn’t do anything and wouldn’t care. I’ve never had worse service anywhere and I was a server and cook for many years. I have been coming here for many years and I have never been treated this poorly. I’m surprised someone with this horrible of an attitude works at rocket alley.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sunset T. 11 months ago on Google
    When you spend $80 for a family of 4 to get dinner, I'd expect fish n chips that's not over cooked and resemble chewing on broken glass. Also, Sadly what people are saying around town about the prices going way too high for the quality is 100 % CORRECT.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is fantastic. We were just passing through looking for a bite to eat and a beer and wow was I impressed. Food 10/10, service 11/10. Seemed like everyone there knew each other, cool vibes. If you’re passing through and looking for a stop, pick this.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yvette H. 1 year ago on Google
    QUESTIONS: Is the bowling alley OLD and the lanes short? Do the bowlers have to keep their own scores (on real paper, no less!)? Is the food cheaper and better than any fine-dining place I've visited? ANSWERS: Yes. Absolutely. And 'Damn Right!' When I saw a review here from someone complaining there was no digital score-keeping machine, I thought, "Go somewhere else if that's what you want!" There's a reason that locals flock here regularly to gobble down the delicious food and visitors seek it out: it is full of charm, warmth, and AMAZING food at surprisingly affordable prices. I don't know about you, but I learned math in school... I don't need a digital machine to do it for me!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cliff M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and music. Service excellent!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugene H. 2 years ago on Google
    Jesus the food here is ridiculously good. The aesthetics on the outside would lead you to think, "what the hell is this place". You go inside, it's pleasant, clean, super friendly staff, AMAZING food, good Bloody Mary's. As a bonus, there's an old school bowling alley in back! All should come and try out the food, you wouldn't be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rainy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible food and so much fun keeping score of our own bowling game. What a cool hidden gem!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosalie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Just a really fun place to spend your time, bowling, tasty pizza and other foods, beer, liquor, friendly staff, thanks for always having a great place to be in Arlington, you guys are a gem
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely adore this place!! Had a great time bowling and chowing on some yummy burgers with family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katherine E. 1 year ago on Google
    Super fun small family bowling alley restaurant and bar. Relaxed but clean atmosphere. Make sure you try the fries!

  • 1/5 Big J. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst service ever tonight. Over an hour for a f'n club sandwich. Rude waitress when paying bill. Owner can't keep people employed, everyone else can...always excuses for everything.

  • 4/5 Sheryl F. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like a good old-fashioned little bit greasy burger, they have one of the best. Servers are friendly. Family friendly!

  • 2/5 Don S. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I enjoyed had dinner there Your staff was courteous and efficient. The food was very good. However, there was a group of people there that were that were loud and profane. Not a good family experience. .

  • 5/5 James H. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food, good atmosphere, great service. It's a small place with dining and the bowling alley is in the back with 6 lanes. I was in a party of almost 20 people bowling and took over 3 lanes ourselves. We had a blast. The owner was also great with moving us along into the bowling alley. I definitely recommend this place. However if you do have a big party I recommend calling in first. They opened at noon on Saturday.

  • 5/5 Julia C. 9 months ago on Google
    Best burger in town! Great old-fashioned atmosphere and old-fashioned service. They do diner food the right way! You do not have to bowl to eat here, and honestly it is more of a bar/restaurant than a bowling alley. It is kid friendly!

  • 5/5 Gh0st 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice place. I love the old school part of it and the food was amazing. You have to do your own points, so I learned how. Fun place to go nice and small.

  • 5/5 kris l. 9 months ago on Google
    Very neat little bowling alley diner. Fresh, hot yummy food and the service was awesome and fast. Great place to eat, definitely will be back. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere too!

  • 4/5 Sterling G. 11 months ago on Google
    A bowling alley that's busier in the restaurant than the alley? Wow! My burger and fries were great. My son had wings and enjoyed them too. It took forever to get our food otherwise I'd give it five stars.

  • 4/5 Angela s. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome experience. Like the 1950's bowling alley. Super cute. Food was over the top. Great! Service....I would give it a "ok". Definitely a fun time.

  • 5/5 Nathalie E. 9 months ago on Google
    Maybe the best cheeseburger and crunchy tots with spicy bbq I’ve ever had. I asked for extra pickles and they lined that thing top and bottom. Delicious local pale ale, awesome patio and fantastic service all for a super fair price. 💯 recommend and can’t wait to come back!

  • 1/5 Cam E. 6 months ago on Google
    Non existent service. Rude waitress. The table waited outside for 10 minutes with no service. I walked inside to ask of we are supposed to grab menus and come inside to order genuinely curious. Got a snarky remark. She then walked outside and serviced another table and ignored us another 5 or so minutes. Complete ignored another table. Over 10 people left not receiving any service for over 15 minutes. Its a shame this is one of my favorite places to go to in Arlington for the food and the old school bowling.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 7 months ago on Google
    We always have a great time eating at the bowling alley. We're typically there with a large group (12-14 people) and they do a great job of serving us even though that isn't their typical table size. We've eaten it all from plain burgers, Bleu cheese burgers, chicken strips, pizza, salads, grinders, chili fries and it's always great. 5/5 would recommend.

  • 5/5 Zac D. 6 months ago on Google
    Wife loved her Lemondrop drink! Food always great. Staff too! Will have to bowl on those beautiful vintage lanes someday!

  • 5/5 Destiny C. 8 months ago on Google
    So stinking cute with its retro bowling alley. We had so much fun


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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