Alley Food Has Improved
Pasadena, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: American
Average Price: $
Dined in: April 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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When was the last time you went bowling? For me, it had been at least 15 years maybe more. No matter if you are an expert and in a league or if you are worst bowler on earth, it is a fun time to hang around with friends and drink a few beers. As a kid, I really enjoyed going to the bowling alley and playing. I recall when I lived in Anaheim, California for my birthday my father threw me a party for my friends and I at the local bowling alley. One thing as I remember that bowling alleys were not known for was good food. Surprisingly on this trip to 10 Pin Lanes in St. Petersburg, the food was very good. It was classic style American cuisine with all the favorites that you would expect, except stepped up a few notches.
My wife and I joined two other friends, with my wife using the bowling ball she had been given as a kid by her father, and it still fit her perfectly. We enjoyed the full bar and a bar tender who did not skimp out the portions of liquor for them. We all gave ourselves different names on the computer scorecard like “The Dude,” Walter, and Maude. Our first cocktail round was even the classic Caucasian. Do have no idea what I’m even talking about? The names are characters from the cult classic movie The Big Lebowski, and the drink is another name for a White Russian cocktail.
After enjoying a few real games, we decided to have some fun with the bowling and have each round be a different style of bowling or crazy bowling. This included walking backward, turning and releasing the ball, or doing the granny walk throw, plus others that we just came up with the names for. Our scores though awful nearly match our regular games. A few of the American food classics we enjoyed included upscale spicy nachos and a few woodfired pizzas. Honestly, we would go back just for the enjoyment of the fast yet upscale bowling alley food.
Dessert:
Desserts were all the cocktails we had, which may have had something to do with our low scores in all the games.
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Other Noteworthy American cuisine Articles and Restaurants:
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725 South Casual American eats at the Westin Tampa Harbour Island, Tampa, Florida
Brandon’s A contemporary twist on American favorites in Palm Beach, Florida
Charleston’s Restaurant Casual American eatery; reviewed in Indianapolis, Indiana
Cypress Refined creative American eats in Charleston, South Carolina
Grace 17.20 Modern and contemporary American cuisine in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Murder Mystery Train 5-course American meal with a show in Fort Myers, Florida
Reflections Bar and Grill American favorites in the Westin Hotel at the airport in Detroit, Michigan
Ruth Eckerd Hall A Star Trek Experience with dinner in Clearwater, Florida
Salt Rock Grill Fine dining waterfront spot for grilled fish and steaks with a raw bar in Indian Shores, Florida
The Biltmore Dining Room Seasonal American cuisine in Asheville, North Carolina
The Cheesecake Factory American chain with 200+ locations, large menu; reviewed in Tampa, Florida
The Zink Kitchen + Bar Modern and sleek American cuisine in Centennial, Colorado
Yacht Starship Seasonal American cuisine dinner cruise in Tampa, Florida
See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary”
A Few Florida Favorites:
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Third-floor terrace seafood-centric New American dining
Bradenton Beach, Florida, USA
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Stylish chophouse chain with surf ’n’ turf
Brandon, Florida USA
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Casual fusion of Thai and Japanese in tapas portions
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary by country”
Final notes, review basics, observations and more pictures:
Cuisine Style:
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American, Bar, and Grille
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required, but Recommended
Walk-Ins:
Accepted, but not guaranteed
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wear’s flip-flops!
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Experiences:
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Good for special occasions, Hole-in-the-wall, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Public Lot
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Medium to Loud
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Smoking:
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Nonsmoking restaurant
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Patio or terrace:
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No
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Alcohol prices:
$50.00 USD
10 Pin Lanes:
1453 Pasadena Ave South
South Pasadena, Florida
33707
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Phone:
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+1 727-381-1010
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Website contact:
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Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Daily: Mon-Sun
9:00 am - Midnight
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Social Media
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Accolades:
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The worlds best restaurants is a subjective list of who is writing it and changes on a regular basis. The Wine Dine and Play best experiences are based on my highest rated stared restaurants, meaning that the visit was an outstanding or extraordinary experience. From cafés, chains, mom + pops, hole in the walls, to fine dining including a few Michelin spots. Visit the Top 100 page to see the entire list.
A few to tease you with…
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Swanky French-American Steakhouse chain, reviewed in Atlanta, GA.
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Sustainable & regional German cuisine
Hilton, Berlin, Germany
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Seafood and sushi with panorama views
Cape Point, South Africa
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Other Pictures:
“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things,
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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