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Bowling & Bistro Merlijn

Restaurant Bistro Bowling alley

One of the Most Revieweds in Oosterhout


Address

Klappeijstraat 8-14, 4901 HE Oosterhout, Netherlands

Website

www.merlijn.com

Contact

+31 162 432 916

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (2nd Day of Christmas), 4 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 2 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 2 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (11) chicken (9) staff (7) Caribbean (7) friends (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Sebastien R. 2 years ago on Google
    As for experiences goes, let me start with the positives and finish with the negatives. The place has an amazing atmosphere, cozy, warm, lots of greens(plants) that’s makes want to stay for a long durable conversation with friends and family members. I would even recommend just passing by to sit for a drink, as it is really a captivating ambience. The staff is friendly and attentive. Now the negative. I have never been more insulted in my life as Caribbean man, to have been presented such abomination titled “Caribbean Chicken” from this establishment. Not only that I have never seen pineapple used as a Caribbean savory ingredient, but to have this served with a nice cold plate of salmonella chicken is an experience I won’t forget. [Quick note: Most chicken from the Caribbean is on average dry!!, I left low expectations for them but yet I was still stunned] When I read Caribbean the first thought is peppers, grilled, spicy but to be hit with a tropical misinterpretation of the Caribbean is very flabbergasting. I would recommend to either change the name to Hawaiian chicken as I’m sur pineapple would be appreciated under this context. [They also make that the chicken is not pink, btw] Or maybe if you’re really going for a fruit garnish maybe at most Mango could be accepted but that’s still pushing it. Best option though, would be to completely remove this idea and just do a normal godamn chicken that is white through and through as medium well chicken shouldn’t make it way out a bistro’s kitchen. with that I wish kind regards, nice place to visit and AVOID the Caribbean chicken.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marita B. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, nice waiters, a lot of choices of food and good quality. I do reccomend! Better make the reservation because it’s full on weekends ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was incredible and the servings are just perfect. Given that this is their first weekend serving the new lunch menu the crew did an amazing job and made sure my friends and I were comfortable. A special mention to the Magic boxes concept, the combination of those three dishes were executed well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margit A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have fun. With family, children, friends. It’s true I didn’t win, but the decor and fun was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damian K. 2 years ago on Google
    So Good place, so friendly staff, beer, bowling, fun! What else to add?!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert T. 5 years ago on Google
    We ate too much. Everything was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice food, nice concept.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charlotte V. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice fantasy themed surroundings. We had our dinner in the garden. The staff was helpful and most of the food was delicious. I would definately recommend to try the chicken teriyaki and the bruschetta. The pork tenderloin was dry and seemed overcooked and the cheeseplatter only contained two big pieces of regular old cheese, which isn't really what you'd expect from a cheese platter. All of the desserts were super yummy. Overall a nice experience. Would recommend to others :)

  • 5/5 jawad ur r. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place beautiful atmosphere good staff. Recommended for groups family or friends

  • 4/5 Irene M. 1 year ago on Google
    Some small mistakes but staff corrected these well. Nice drinks amd food, staff and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Kshitti S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to spend with a group of friends or outing with colleagues Drinks obvious thing with amazing bowling experience and some tapas kind of meals with wide variety to offer… Simply loved the food and vibe of the restaurant and location is very convenient for cars to park or the people travelling by public transport…..

  • 5/5 Paula S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, plenty of it :-) Excellent service

  • 4/5 Green S. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice and crowded place. Food is nice but it is very crowded in the weekend so if you want to sit and eat you have to consider the noise around you. The atmosphere is nice and there is always a mixed age coming and that's what makes this place a nice place to have fun with friends.

  • 4/5 Wilco G. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved the ambience of the medieval part of the restaurant and the friendly staff was great as well. The food was great, especially for an all-you-can-eat establishment, and the old fashioned order coupons on which you had to write down your order kept us from frequently using our phones. The dessert menu could use a bit of an upgrade, especially as the Cheesecake was no-bake and as a coinesseur of Cheesecakes I was a bit let down because of that. All in all I had a great time though and will be looking forward to our next visit.

  • 4/5 Gonzalo N. 7 months ago on Google
    All great 😊 only unfortunately 2 x raw chicken :( that was a pitty ! Overal good 👍

  • 4/5 john h. 7 months ago on Google
    Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. No free parking


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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