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The Back Alley Bowl and Grill, Bishop, CA

The Back Alley Bowl and Grill

4.1
4.1
12 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
It all began in small town America in 1994 when Tommy was out for a drive and happened upon the "cutest" little bowling alley in the west. Lo and behold it was for sale and that was the beginning of a 20 year tradition where people of all ages can come and have a great meal and great fun at a great price. With beef from our local meat house, grilled to perfection on an open flame, "The Alley" is famous for it's steaks. We also offer a wide variety of dishes from seafood to vegetarian. Come on in and enjoy one of our daily lunch or dinner specials!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:30 Tue–Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (760) 873-5777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

12 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    For the first time ever my steak was horrible and so was the service.

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  2. Nvsmiles

    Tahoe

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice in the new dining room. You can still eat in casual part that is off the bowling alley, but if you want a quiet, more formal setting for an excellent steak and wine choose the 395 room.

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  3. WalterC

    Yosemite

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We will go back, for their wedge salad is delicious!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Pdot

    Los Angeles

    211 reviews

    4.0

    211 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am not sure how to describe this restaurant, which is in a bowling alley as its name implies. It is a little strange but once we were seated it turned into an experience. The food was good and the service was too. The tables were across the building from the bowling allies, but the games could be heard at the tables, but it was not distracting. All in all the food and the service was good and the atmosphere was interesting.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. WalterM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 August 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    They don’t take reservations they said they don’t have access to the app

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  6. TEDR

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had the hot wings as an appetizer. They were great. Brought our own wine corkage $6. Good deal. Split prime rib clam chowder soup veggies and baked potato with my wife. Prime rib was good but not the best. Very reasonable prices. Best value and dinner in Bishop IMO.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Darlene

    Los Angeles

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband almost had a fit when I told him we were going to a bowling alley for dinner. I was a little dubious myself. Loved the place. The had a great menu and the food was wonderfull! Ask for Aimee as a server. She was a delight. Was not happy with their champagne choices, so I asked if they could order one bottle in for us. The manager had Korbel and we wee trickled. Great place if you are near Bishop CA. Do not miss it.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. geeray

    Atlanta Metro

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Stopping overnight in Bishop, I asked the motel clerk where the best restaurant in town was and she said across the street at the bowling alley. "Really?" I said. "Really," she replied, and so we tried it out. It was very good with a wide range of selections on the menu and all you can eat spaghetti as the special. My wife got the grilled sea bass and I got the 12 ounce rib eye. Both were very good. Plus, we had a Hendrix Gin martini with a cucumber garnish before the meal, AND we watched some good mixed league bowling afterward. No complaints. All was good.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. Michael

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Not much on ambiance but food very good, service attentive and reasonably priced

    2 people found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic! Dont miss this hidden gem!

    2 people found this helpful

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The Back Alley Bowl and Grill is rated 4.1 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Back Alley Bowl and Grill

649 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514

Additional information

  • Area
    Bishop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 17:00–21:30 Tue–Sat 11:00–21:30 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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