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Mission Bowling Club

Bowling Alley, Restaurant, and Bar

Mission District, San Francisco

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Ranked #1 for burgers in the Mission District
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"The Mission burger is one of the best burgers you'll ever have."(14 Tips)
"only around 8 lanes."(11 Tips)
"Great burger and fries (vegan burger surprisingly good too)"(3 Tips)
"Awesome hipster bowling spot."(2 Tips)

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Ray LinDecember 31, 2014
The staff is super nice, and if you bowl you hand in your names and shoe sizes on a slip for quick start. If hungry, the burger is delicious and there's a great craft beer selection.
Danielle DavisSeptember 20, 2017
We had a lot of fun here, great intimate feel to the place as there are only around 8 lanes. Loved the music they played, bowling to some rock n roll is awesome! Great cocktail options too.
EaterApril 16, 2013
It's not all bowling and Mission burgers at Mission Bowling Club. The bar up front means serious business with nine beers on tap, perfect Manhattans and the TBD with mezcal and jalapeno jam.
AFAR MediaJanuary 22, 2015
6 bowling lanes, a full bar, and delicious "technique-driven comfort food" await you at Mission Bowling Club. With indoor and outdoor seating, it's the perfect place to gather, and play with friends. Read more
BourbonautJune 14, 2018
Even if bowling isn’t your thing,they have great brunch,lunch and dinner items as well as fantastic cocktails. Something for everybody!
Jag FirerwalkerNovember 26, 2018
The food is good, perfect for a bit of warm up exercise before the bowling. The bowling then is just perfect. The music is great and the lane are just what you want out of a city bowling lane.
Will BertelsenNovember 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A very chill, though less than exceptional brunch spot. Still, the Croquet Madame, with the salty ham, thick hollandaise sauce, and Dijon mustard is a great choice
EaterApril 18, 2013
Lucky Peach Managing Editor Rachel Khong: "Reasons why this burger is the best: the patty is granulated, the buns have their tops cut off to perfect bun-to-ratio size."
Kristin O'BrienJune 18, 2013
Mission's brunch secret. I've been here twice for brunch on a Saturday and there's never a wait. The seasonal seafood benedict is great. I had it with lox and have tried it with crab before.
Serious EatsAugust 28, 2014
Dinner and bowling! Mission Bowling combines the best of both worlds, with a delicious, thoughtful dinner menu, killer cocktails, and six lanes for your bowling pleasure. Read more
Serious EatsApril 21, 2014
Mission Bowling Club combines bowling fun with a great dinner menu and killer cocktails. Reserve a table for dinner and a lane or two to follow.
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017
Mission Bowling Club was voted the Best Date Spot for Friendly Competition by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in San Francisco. Read more
Tasting TableJuly 12, 2012
Hang out on the covered patio and try Chef Anthony Myint’s tasty fried chicken and seven-bean salad. For an even greater meal, though, try his burger, its patty a work of both science and art: Read more
ThrillistMay 16, 2012
In between knocking down pins, knock back some drafts of Russian River & the infamous Mission Burger (a 1/2-lb of beef that's hard-fried in beef fat w/ caramelized onion, Monterey jack & caper aioli). Read more
tif laceyJanuary 14, 2016
had a wonderful time, great plane and friendly staff - have a drink and something to eat at the bar - recommend cider & fried chicken
Adrian BarkerOctober 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Quite possibly the best burger and fries in the city. My go-to for a burger and vodka martinis. Sit upstairs near the railing for great people watching.
Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014
More than just bowling, Mission Bowling has one of the best burgers in the city and great cocktails
Niki Baker of foreignspellMarch 29, 2012
Great for a group! Delicious food. Loved the burger (as usual) fried chicken and the cinnamon toast. Favorite drink (the pick up - I think) had great cardamom flavor.
BommyOctober 3, 2014
Grab a mission burger for dinner. Elote is also tasty, especially when dunked in smoked miso aioli.
SF WeeklyMay 31, 2012
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Bowling Alley. Since January, San Francisco has jumped from a one-bowling-alley town to one boasting three. One of the newcomers is truly a... Read more
Melli DunlapDecember 30, 2016
call a week in advance for reservations didn't really like we couldn't + more time tomorrow visit but still had fun food was great but bartender that night messed up a # of our simple 2 part drinks
Lauren GrimmDecember 2, 2014
Always fun to bowl, can be a bit crowded. Sit at the bar for a snack. Soggy fries but fits with bowling alley expectations.
Mikahla VicinoSeptember 10, 2016
If you're a fool like me and forget your socks, they sell some pretty fun pairs at the desk for 4 bucks.
Stephanie LMay 22, 2013
Fun for parents and kids alike. Tasty food and drinks while you bowl in a nice setting. Kids allowed only during certain hours so check ahead.
Ashley YueOctober 23, 2016
Best chicken and waffles I've ever had. They nailed the waffle!!! ❤️🔥
Fiona StripeJune 5, 2016
A lot of fun, great atmosphere, creative drinks and delicious food. I've heard brunch is really good here.
Tasting TableApril 30, 2012
You can't go wrong with the Mission Burger. It's a righteous, juicy burger, almost too rich, generously anointed with caper aioli and Monterey Jack. Read more
Melon LMay 26, 2016
Make your life easier and make reserve your table online. Order the burger - it's amazing. The fried chicken sandwich is a bit overhyped.
Tacia ColemanAugust 10, 2014
Had a love affair with brunch. Food was amazing and the sangria was delicious.
Collin StrakaOctober 19, 2018
Such a cool venue. A bit on the pricy side, but worth it for the experience.
David EstesFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The burger is still pretty damn good, but not as amazing as it was in 2012: http://sanfrancisco.grubstreet.com/2012/12/mission-bowling-club-new-chef-menu-new-years.html
Will BertelsenSeptember 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Food, cocktails, activities! How can you go wrong?
Andi GalpernNovember 19, 2014
Hamburger = delicious. Order it now and thank me later. 🍔
Carla LayneAugust 7, 2014
Couldn't have asked for a better Bowling & Bruch date suggestion from How About We. French toast and mimosas are amazing!
Ugur KanerJuly 15, 2018
Such a gem for brunch. Food is big bang for the bucks ❤️
Ashley YueDecember 28, 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the most epic fried chicken and waffles you'll ever have.
DustinFebruary 8, 2017
Hipster bowling alley with beer and hella-good food. A wee bit on the spendy side.
Abel LinJanuary 6, 2014
The white chocolate cheesecake with pickled blueberries and pretzel crust is insane. Worth the earth.
Olinda HSeptember 27, 2014
Really cute little bowling place with great burgers
Brian LOctober 15, 2014
Maybe the tastiest fried chicken I've had in the city is at a bowling alley? Legit burger threat too? Who even needs to bowl?
🐐 🐙January 18, 2015
Haven't bowled here, but the bartenders are awesome! Lindsey makes the blueberry tea honey herself 😋
Arturo VazquezAugust 30, 2015
Beware the chicken and waffles come with hot sauce. Good otherwise but ask without if you don't like spicy food
Brad LJanuary 24, 2013
The burger is made using Heston Blumenthal's method of aligning the strands as they come out of the grinder, and then slicing them into patties. Order the burger.
Kitt HodAugust 17, 2022
Nice relaxed atmosphere, bowl by the hour, come before 6 for no crowds.
Cole KennedyNovember 11, 2023
Make a reservation if you want to bowl. They seem to fill up quickly.
michael yangApril 4, 2015
Great burger and fries (vegan burger surprisingly good too)
Abner BollozosAugust 14, 2013
The Mission Burger is a half pound of beefy deliciousness. Do yourself a favor and get one.
robertMarch 26, 2012
This is the swankiest Bowling alley I've ever been! The drink menu is like blackbird/churchill so you can't go wrong!
BommyAugust 3, 2014
Amazing michelada and chilaquiles for brunch. Bowling is secondary.
Tammy NguyenFebruary 9, 2016
Awesome hipster bowling spot. It was about $20/person for two hours

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