The Bowler Inc.
| Address: | 2630 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA |
| Phone: | +1 701-235-7588 |
| Site: | thebowlerfargo.com |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 3PM–12AM 3PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM 12PM–12AM |
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Dan Fontaine
This is a strange bar. Every time I go here something is a little off that I cant quite put my finger on. You get a weird mix of people. It can be fun, it can be upsetting, it can be Fargo. And its never classy. The casino room has a terrific environment about it what with a high wooden ceiling, dank lake cabin feel and a wall completely made of windows that overlook the shining bowling alley but but but the seats at the blackjack tables are a little low for the tables.. making you feel powerless like the dealer just has their way with you. The people who sing karaoke are rarely entertaining - its predominately country wannabes but that doesnt speak on the business itself. One of the highlights of this bar is that it has the same feel every hour of the day because the outside doors arent visible from the 2nd floor bar area and there are no windows except those that overlook the bowling alley. So for you afternoon drunks you can go here at 12 p.m. and completely forget that the sun is up and kind of like melt two nights into one very long one.
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James Tandeski
Best bowling center in Fargo-Moorhead area. Great pricing, great staff, great drinks. The Ginas Pizza dough and marinara are made from scratch!! Ginas Pizzas are not chincy on the toppings!! Always something to do...trivia, karaoke, free to play poker, and adult bingo on Fridays!! The Bowler also has the BEST CUSTOMERS!! 3 great bars with 3 different atmospheres. They also have great party packages with Ginas Pizza, bowling, and drinks all included in one package, which equals a savings of about $20!! The other bowling centers use frozen pie crusts, frozen marinara, or use a little pizza oven to cook pizzas. I can do that at home. They also host a HUGE beanbag tourney every year!!
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Betty Dollinger
Based on the reviews of rude service I have chosen not to book a birthday party I would otherwise be willing to pay $135/2hrs for ten kids and two adults. Plus food and beverage for all could reach easily $200 for two lanes in two hours. I should think management would be concerned about these reviews and remind their server staff to keep it polite.... weird. I dont mind putting up with poor service I just dont tip my servers when they are rude. But I will not subject my children to my attitude problem when I get poor service.
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Jacquelyn Neuffer
I am pretty disappointed. I am sitting here right now. My pizza was messed up, but, still good. We ordered drinks and bowled. It is so hot that I could only have one drink and needed a glass of water. They charged me $1 for a glass of ice water. I decided not to order any more food or drinks after that. I went to use the bathroom and its dirty and I could not dry my hands because the towel dispensers do not work. Games are broken in the arcade. I am pretty disappointed.
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Kristina Holland
My fiancé was there for a bowling tournament and some guy between 35-40 walked up and attempted to steal his wallet and phone right off the table as he went to get pull tabs as 5 guys where sitting there . As my fiancé told the bartender.. she replied what do you want me to do about it? Seriously?! Why is the guy still sitting at the bar? He will not be coming back!
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Kelsey Rusch
Patrons rent lanes per hour rather than paying per game. Shoe rentals are reasonable at $2.50. Full bar is available and karaoke is done several nights a week. Drink prices are average. The food really isnt anything to write home about, but it does the job if youve had a few drinks and just have the munchies.
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T. Lancer
Went to their cyber-bowling (4/7) and WILL NOT be back. They played only one type of music (rap) at the highest volume possible. In the past they had played a variety and it was enjoyable, guess times change. Ill give White Oaks a try.
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Arion Poitra
Lanes are nice good food but called to reserve lanes the day before and was they dont reserve lanes. When we showed up to bowl ahead of time the lanes were told all the lanes are reserved and we will have to wait.
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Matthew Cikanovich
Went about 1:30am for last call kinda thing and I ordered one beer and the assailed who served it began to rush me to drink it so I can get out BEFORE closing....never will I go there again
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Travis Dolan
Nice and friendly wait staff, decent lanes, touch tunes while bowling with plenty of speakers. Everything seemed great and very competitive pricing. Would recommend and also return myself
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Paul Young
Love going to the bowler to play black jack and gamble on the upstairs bar. They usually have a beer if the month, and drink specials. Busy on weekends.
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Jeff Guy
Been around for quite some time. Good drink specials, 3 bars, and blackjack/pulltabs/pig wheel is offered on the casino side.
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Melinda Larson
Employees are friendly, super helpful, and respond quickly when there are problems. The building is clean and well maintained.
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Jerry Standifer
Was nice in the 70s I am sure, now it is just an aging bowling alley. Nothing special, but not horrible for the area.
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Phil DeGreef
Terrible service, they didnt warn us before a party and made us leave money in the dart board and wouldnt refund it.
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Ismael Ortega
Decent lanes but bowling balls are pretty greasy occasionally. Cheap bowing and a bar upstairs for the older crowd.
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Paul Leintz
My favorite karaoke spot! This is my "Cheers" bar of Fargo. Karaoke Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!
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John Lockman
Nice bowling alley, great staff with pitchers of beer and pizza. Karaoke night is quite lively too!
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Brock Lang-Dahl
Crowded place. Nice staff! OK drinks. Have heard good things about the pizza, but havent tried it.
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Brian McCulley
Ive been going to The Bowler for 30+ years. Good place to bowl and the food and bar is good too
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Terri Pray
Fun bowling alley with great staff and atmosphere. Well worth a try with family and friends
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John Roberts
terrible service. avoid the upstairs bar. toilet didnt work waitress was extremely rude.
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Epic Nothing
Kids working the bowling alley are incredibly rude. Not going back, for bowling atleast
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Tony Sinnen
Only go there to play bar league poker. Decent drink specials but not good environment.
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Jeremy Heuer
The 3 different bars give variety all in the same building. Food is surprisingly good
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Cory Klinnert
Fun place to grab a drink, have a bite(great pizza!), gamble a little, and bowl!
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Teresa Pope
We were there to get the summer passes & the lady who helped us was very nice!
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Richard Valenzuela
Because the old man there is an asshol he treats as really bad so dont go there
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Alex Rebman
Decent bowling, drink service was slow & busy, decent prices, strong drinks.
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John T
Bowling, trivia, kids bday parties, full bar. Always have a good time here!
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Nicholas Blumer
Free bowling on Sundays and Mondays with a valid server training card.
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Dexter C. Deery
Great drink specails. Also a good time to spend with family.
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Tai Leathers
Decent bowling and food deals for a family. Lama are nice.
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Jayce Mitchel
Pretty good bar. Love bingo nights! Great staff here too.
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Damon Job
Dirty place with pin setters that constantly malfunction.
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Arnez Bennett
Great bingo, trivia along with drinks and food prices..
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Jeremy Jacobson
Great bar, great bowling, great food, great service!
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Harold Stirlin
Had a great time playing trivia and adult bingo
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Dana Johnson
Best drinks in town , food is great as well
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Jacob Kostecke
It was a fun time when i went with freinds
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cory
Great food, great brews, and nice staff
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Ivan Zambrano
Awesome place, very busy because of it.
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Nick Laffen
Great service and atmosphere!
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Hayley Oye
Great place to go with friends
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crystal rowe
Close to home and great drinks
