With its mid-century modern furnishings, vaulted ceilings and 21-and-over door policy, it's tempting to think of Garage not as a pool hall and bowling alley, but an upscale lounge that just happens to have 14 bowling lanes and 18 regulation-size pool tables. However, that temptation dissipates once you've spent more than five minutes at Garage, enjoying its cocktail and wine list, menu of...
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This isn't old-school--table rental is expensive, the restaurant serves what it calls "international-homestyle" cuisine and pool sharks don't exactly haunt the place. Add to that the cachet of celebrity partners (Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready) and patrons (local sports figures and musicians), plus a friendly ambience, and you've got a scene-oriented pool hall and bowling alley. Cocktails...
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In Short This isn't old-school--table rental is expensive, the restaurant serves what it calls "international-homestyle" cuisine and pool sharks don't exactly haunt the place. Add to that the cachet of celebrity partners (Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready) and patrons (local sports figures and musicians), plus a friendly ambience, and you've got a scene-oriented pool hall and bowling...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 05, 2006)
This could be a great place, but they are dishonest. The guy who works the bowling counter on Saturday night is a liar. When I arrived at 6:30 p.m., I specifically asked him about the lane rates. He said, "It's $10 an hour, as long as you want." Of course, when I paid my bill at 7:45 he charged me at the outrageous $25 an hour rate beginning at 7:00 p.m. When I asked him about it, he smiled and...
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Posted by afjag97
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 16, 2009)
The Garage not only is the best bowling alley/pool hall, it delivers everything you wouldn't expect in terms of food/service/atmosphere. We came here for a large party and thought maybe we should eat somewhere first. (My experience has been don't eat at bowling alleys.) However to my surprise, the food was to die for (the pizza was my favorite!) The drinks were made perfectly and the quick...
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Posted by lilpilar
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 23, 2009)