I had such a wonderful experience at this diner! The food was absolutely delicious, and the servers were attentive throughout my entire visit. The staff checked in multiple times to make sure I was enjoying my meal and kept my beverage refilled. I ordered the Loco Moco, which consisted of white rice, a generously sized hamburger patty, brown gravy, and a choice of eggs. I opted for over-easy eggs, and everything was cooked perfectly. Thank you to all the staff and cooks for creating such a happy and fulfilling dining experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their massive menu! read more

Great food, huge portions! Lots of parking. Be prepared to eat a huge breakfast while here. They also have cocktails. Loco Moko is excellent. read more

I was in the area after dropping off one of our cars at a nearby shop, and since it was still pretty early (around 9:00 AM), it seemed like the perfect time for breakfast. If you're looking for a hearty American-style breakfast and live nearby, this place gives Denny's a real run for its money. I've visited plenty of Denny's locations, but this spot has a welcoming, local vibe. One of my favorite touches was the free coffee refills that came with our order. My wife ordered the hash and eggs, along with ground steak to share with me. I went for the classic bacon and eggs and paired it with some French toast. The service was impressively quick...they brought out our food in five minutes or less. I wouldn't mind coming back to try bowling in the area, but this time I had to pick up my car at the shop just across the street. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience at this dinner! The coffee and food were absolutely delicious. The servers were attentive the entire time, making me feel really cared for. My coffee mug was never empty thanks to their constant check-ins, which made me feel pampered and special, even with many tables to serve. The pancakes are also enormous--so satisfying! I enjoyed my ribeye thoroughly, especially with my favorite hot sauces. A big thank you to all the staff and cooks for creating such a happy and fulfilling experience for me! read more

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Great diner spot with very friendly staff but unfortunately our meal wasn't the best compared to pre COVID visits. We ordered the Rib Eye Steak sandwich to share and ordered two side salads to share. The salad came in a small bowl with mixed iceberg lettuce, similar to a bag mix with a couple of croutons. If you wanted tomatoes it would be an extra dollar. The salads were 6.50 per side salad. The steak sandwich used to be our favorite but unfortunately it was a thinner slice of steak and had a lot of gristle, perhaps not the same quality of steak they had before. Pros: friendly staff and seems like there is a lot of regulars so there is a great atmosphere. Delta food quality versus cost is lacking. read more

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This is a no frills old school diner attached to the bowling alley. Very large space with dining right in front of the counter and large dining room behind the kitchen as well. The menu serves American style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The updated prices for beef dishes are in little pink slips at the table, so make sure you check the update because the menus themselves aren't updated. We ordered breakfast at lunch. Ordered the kid's French toast that came with a side of sausage, a loco moco dish, and the ham and cheese omelette. The French toast was pretty good size for kids and just the right amount of sugar. The loco moco was great with the gravy and medium cooked patties, this is "Hawaiian" style. And the ham and cheese omelette was good. I haven't had sliced American cheese in a while, and it was creamy and went well with the eggs. 4 eggs in one omelette so it's perfect size for sharing. We did not bowl, but will make sure we try that after lunch next time. read more

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Worst establishment ever. We had a 60+ person 30th birthday party booked for tonight. The owner got the time wrong and put us down for 6pm instead of 7. They never called to say we missed the reservation. When we showed up we begged for lanes. The manager was incredibly rude. They wouldn't even give us single lanes. Then they wouldn't give us the tables that they had previously promised us because we weren't allowed to have our party there. When we said we have a bunch of people coming in they said they already had enough business. They said that we didn't reserve correctly because we didn't put a deposit down, when we were never asked for a deposit. Manager said "that's on you, you made a mistake." WTF????? Ken (owner) did try to make it right and accommodate us but we couldn't fathom giving them $1000+ of business after the way the manager treated us. Avoid at all costs. Worst place ever. read more

Bowl Me Over 32-lane bowling alley that's been in this location (ca. 1958) for nearly 70 years! In my opinion, this is the preeminent spot to go bowling in the South Bay, as it doesn't have all the fancy accouterments a lot of those fancy-dancy new fangled alleys have, but just focuses on the actual sport itself. The Good: *Large parking lot *Pro shop to buy bowling gear if you're into it. *Coffee shop and lounge (i.e., bar) on premises *Billiard (aka Pool) tables to rent *Cheap date night spot for ±$40 for two people to play an hour with shoe rental, as well. *It's bowling! Who doesn't love bowling?? The Meh: *Rates change depending on time and day of the week. The Ugly: *Not the fanciest bowling alley you'll come across, but it gets the job done. Conclusion: Fuck it, dude. Let's go bowling. read more

Been here quite often and the quality is always consistent! It's a family owned place, and is always packed during breakfast and lunch hours so service can be a little spotty then, but otherwise the servers are friendly and come around quite often to refill coffee, drinks, water and anything else you need. They have all day breakfast, lunch and dinner. A couple of dinner items are only available after 5pm. For breakfast dishes, you can opt for hash browns or rice. My favorite is the corned beef hash and eggs with rice, and the loco moco is a close second. You can ask for soy sauce as well, which I personally like to mix with rice and eggs. They unfortunately had to raise the prices for egg related dishes by $1 and for omelettes by $2 due to the recent scarcity. They have different soups for each day and on Fridays, there is also clam chowder. Last time I went was on a Sunday and they offered beef and cabbage soup. The diner has booth seating or bar seating, and there's also seating in the karaoke room, but I don't recall it always being open. We went Sunday around noon, so we got a seat in there as it was open for Sunday morning karaoke and the main dining area did not have space for a bigger group at the time. There is a dedicated parking lot for the bowling alley so I've never had a problem finding parking. Highly recommend! It has a real 70/80s diner feel to it, if you're into that vibe. read more

4th Street Bowl - fish sandwich and side of soup - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing and affordable place to bowl, especially on weekdays. Compared to competitors, this place is a little dated, but still gets the job done. They have a ton of lanes. The place is clean, but the shoes are a little worn and the bowling pins can sometimes take a few extra seconds to reset. I came on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty lively. Service was fast, and you get 1hr 5min with a 5min grace. They try to get groups on every other lane, which is nice since they don't squeeze everyone together. They also serve alcohol so I imagine it can get rowdy at night, which is why I recommend going in the daytime. They don't have sports playing, or any of the newly flashy lights or anything, but if you're just looking for a place to bowl with some friends that's still relatively affordable with the recent rising COL, this is the spot! read more

Family owned diner with quick service, huge portions, and solid food. I typically go for the hot open faced turkey sandwich. Smothered in gravy with a side of veggies and cranberry sauce ($16.50). It fills my Thanksgiving hankering in the middle of summer. The place is a classic diner layout with a no frills dining room. The karaoke here is pretty solid on Friday nights too. Dive bar feels with bowling lanes and a pool table. If you're into that sort of thing. read more

4th Street Bowl - Open faced turkey sandwich. $16.50-July 2025 - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is everything I want a bowling alley to be. This is where the hot chick from high school in the 90's with a tramp stamp and a beer gut spends her ex husband's paycheck at the bar. Trust me when I tell you 4th Street Bowl is going to satisfy your old school cravings. Think pitchers of beer, sleazy bar, pretzels, nachos, billiards and broken dreams. Yep this place has it all..Staff is cool and helpful and they keep this place spic and span. This is a much more affordable option than Bowlmor and some of the other high end options and perfect for family fun. Paid $50 bucks for a lane for an hour for 3 people which included shoes. This place is going to satisfy your itch if you're looking for a low key vibe and want to get down to business. And by business I mean bowling. Plus there is some solid people watching. I'd go liquid diet at this place the diner on prem looks sketch. Enjoy! read more

4th Street Bowl - Bowling! - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Had to leave soon after I paid, and didn't get to go bowling. I couldn't find a single bowling ball that my fingers fit in, and I was looking for a size medium. The sole of the shoe they gave me for my right foot was extremely messed up. read more

Absolutely horrible experience!!! Staff was rude AF. Unwilling to accommodate a 60+ person party. Literally told us "they had enough business". They don't communicate when booking a party then turn you away. It's a trashy dive dumpster fire, and they have serious plumbing issues the place smells like shit. read more

I want to give a huge shout out to Frank, who works at this bowling alley. My daughter decided to do her fifth grade research project on bowling and bowling alleys. I called a few alleys and explained the situation and asked if she could interview someone. When I called Fourth Street, Frank got on the phone and was incredibly kind and enthusiastic; in fact, he did his fifth grade ropes project on bowling as well. I brought my daughter there and even though it was busy. Frank spent a lot of time answering questions about how the alley works, his bowling experience, and other interesting things. We felt really welcomed and never felt rushed . He even gave her a tour of how the bowling pin machines work in real time. Frank is such a great dude, just a genuinely kind person for volunteering his time. He was also very interesting and my daughter (and I) were really intrigued. Frank, I hope you're reading this and know how much we appreciate it. If the owner is reading this, please give this guy a huge raise. He has such great energy and passion for the sport of bowling and he has phenomenal people skills! read more

Had the pleasure of bowling here for the first time today with a friend on Sunday afternoon around 2:30 pm! Overall, this venue is so much better than Bowlero because of its inexpensive rates and atmosphere. We were on a 5-10 minute waiting list since the lanes were full, but the wait was quick as we watched the bowling balls glide through the lines. Great oil on the lanes, well furnished lanes, no balls got stuck whatsoever. After bowling, we played billiards and everything was well organized and orderly. I would definitely come here again! read more

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I'm so disappointed today. I've been showing here for years to order their loco moco for breakfast and today really got to me and I don't think I'll be going back ever again. First off the waitress or whatever was kinda rude and then to top it off I ordered my regular loco moco with scrambled eggs. And not only was there hardly any rice on the plate but also they gave me over easy eggs instead of my regular scrambled I always get. And when I mentioned it to the waitress she kinda blows me off like that's all we got read more

4th Street Bowl - Loco moco - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Been hearing the rave about the loco moco and had to give it a shot being from Maui. And this absolutely killed, some of the burger pieces were a bit burnt. But the flavor was all there and didn't feel overdone or underdone at all (a lot of places lose the spirit of the loco moco and try making it small, this diner upholds the loco moco name proudly) The service was great, quick, nice, checked in twice in our short visit. Always ensured our drinks were refilled. Overall really enjoy this place and hope it continues to grow without losing its lovely diner spirit read more

4th Street Bowl - Loco Moco - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Went here for a work holiday party. It looks like a classic bowling alley that's not up to date, but gets the job done. I'm here to write a review for the food. I am beyond impressed that there's a whole menu with real food. And guess what?! It's not bad at all! The food reminds me of a diner. I'm not sure if this place is family owned, but appreciate the workers for working hard and getting the orders right. My steak was cooked medium rare and really tasted delicious. I would come back for bowling and the food. read more

4th Street Bowl - Steak and fries - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Great time had by all at 4th Street Bowl. We played 3 games, and it was so much fun!! We had a couple of drinks as well. Fair prices and good service all the way around. My favourite part is that this place is an old-school bowling alley . There's a dinner, bar the only thing the was missing was the smell of old cigs. :-) We will go back , we'll maybe not those 2 younger, they were here from the UK for a Christmas visit. I will he back. I like the vibe here. Fellow patrons around us were all friendly . Good place . You should try it !! read more

4th Street Bowl - Family reunion at 4th Street Bowl !! - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

4th street bowl will always be my place of choice to come bowling. They are always so friendly, the atmosphere is great for those that are looking to bowl recreationally, for a league, or competitively with family. Most, if not all people that come here have bowling etiquette, they have plenty of lanes as long as you don't come during a league. Their lanes are oiled everyday and are maintained very well. There's other amenities to keep you entertained or fulfill your hunger within this place if need be. Highly recommend coming here! read more

I ordered their chicken fried steak and eggs....disgusting. It was served with yellow gravy and the steak was .... Let's leave it at disgusting! Skip this place for food! Bowling location is a whole other ball game, definitely enjoy a lane there. read more

im going to keep it short and simple. paid for an hour for a party of 5, got only like 35 minutes of playtime due to balls getting stuck and long resets. they switched our lanes, same problem. read more

The guys at the shop were super helpful! Lindsey, Mike, and Dylan were great and walked me through my first bowling ball purchase:)) read more

4th Street Bowl - bowling ball - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

4th St bowl is a great bowling alley! Staff is super friendly. It's nice and bright inside. There's a cafe connected where you can get a full meal anytime of the day. It's a traditional old school bowling alley. Parking lot w/ plenty of parking. read more

4th Street Bowl - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Old school bowling alley that feels like a blast from the past. This bowling alley has a delightful charm and cozy atmosphere. I found the food in the diner to be very tasty and reasonably priced. The servers were polite and attentive and I could not have asked for a better experience. Will be back to bowl again! read more

i dont care about customer service when it comes to bowling, but lane wise, this was the worst bowling alley i've ever been to. we paid for an hour and spent half the time waiting for the lanes to reset and for our balls to come back. the workers were also negligent when we asked for help, which wasted even more time. you're better off spending a little more money at a different place. read more

Simply your traditional mom and pop diner, nothing stood out to me aside from the service being excellent. The service was quick and all our needs were taken care of. We were a big party and were thankful to be taken care of on short notice, but the area we were sat was an office/bar/ seating area, definitely a different vibe. The food was okay, the chicken sausage had excellent flavor, but the eggs were cold and the bread was more soggy than toasted. read more

4th Street Bowl - Chicken sausage & eggs - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was ok. Food was not. Ordered the Hot House and hash browns. Asked for the omelette to be soft. All of the vegetables in the omelette were raw. The omelette arrived in a pool of uncooked egg. The hash browns were not hash browns. They were boiled pieces of potato that had been pressed onto the grill, just long enough to get a very slight amount of crisp. read more

Loco moco and one cake were okay. The waitress was nice, but nonchalant. Go bowl after you eat. read more

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Just called to ask about open bowling and the person who answered the phone was extremely short on the call. Not very friendly. When calling a place of business I guess I expected a friendly response. I've seen other posts about the people being rude and my experience tonight has confirmed that sentiment. Maybe they are just rolling in money and don't need my business? I called Dublin Bowl and they were super nice. What's the deal with the customer service at 4th Street Bowl? read more

I don't often give 5 stars, but this place deserves it! No frills mom & pop bowling alley/lounge/Cafe. The staff is incredibly warm, funny & generous. I just inquired what the soup of the day was (Sunday) and it was their most popular offer of steak & cabbage. Our waiter brought us two "samples" to try. They were the size of a cup you would normally get at any other place. Prices are fair and servings very generous. We went after church, so got there around 11am. Shortly after arrival, the karaoke machine was fired up and people started singing. What a fun environment! read more

Outstanding moist, large, chicken breast sandwich, between buttery, toasted sourdough with avocado, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and peppers to give it a southwestern flavor. It comes with a side of thick fries. Perfect for when I don't want breakfast for dinner -- because the Hawaiian breakfasts are my usual go-to. read more

4th Street Bowl - 4th Street Chicken Sandwich - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Always dependable for breakfast and for to-go meals like their soups. I'm seated right away and the food comes quickly. It's not too noisy despite being next to a bowling alley. Whenever a party or event is held there, they're very accommodating. I ordered a drink at the bar, but when I tried to listen to a toast, someone took my drink. The bartender was understanding and didn't charge me more. read more

In recent years, many local bowling alleys either closed or were converted to one of the newer franchises such as Bowlmor, Bowlero and Round1. Unfortunately, most of the newer bowling alleys cater to the cosmic bowling with black light and big projection screens playing music videos and ads. Cocktails, beer and bar food are also integral to their business model. For those of us who are more focused on bowling itself, one of the few remaining local bowling alleys is the venerable 4th Street Bowl on the outskirts of San Jose's Japantown. For over 60 years (circa 1958), the family-owned 4th Street Bowl has been the home to many South Bay bowlers. Even their in-house bowling shop "Off The Sheet" has some history, as it was once run by a hometown legend, the late Tony Reyes, who won a PBA Semi-Final Tournament while bowling the 18th televised perfect game in 2006. It's still a great little shop where you can get your ball custom-fitted with grips with knowledgable staff. The lighting is plain, allowing you to see the ball travel down the lane into the pins. More experienced bowlers can probably identify the oil patterns and how they might impact their hook. The decor looks to be from an era sometime between 1970 to 1980. You won't hear the usual blaring music here, although you might hear some screams from ecstatic bowlers after making a spare. Leagues have become a necessity for many of the remaining bowling alleys to stay in business. It can be somewhat frustrating for people who work past the 6pm league start time. For those of us who want to don't want the commitment of membership, get down there in time to bowl however many games you want to play. The Coffee Shop is a diner on the corner of the bowling alley. They have some Hawaiian-themed dishes such as the Loco Moco and we'll sometimes drop by for a nice lunch prior to bowling. I really hope that 4th Street Bowl will stay open as a sanctuary for those of us who just want to bowl without a club environment. There's a purity to that experience that's becoming more difficult to find with each passing year. read more

As a beginner bowler, I do enjoy coming here for casual bowling. This place is affordable to bowl here. This place is usually $10-$15 a person to bowl. However, they do have league from 5:30-9:30pm, so going after 9:30 is the best time. I also like that they open late. I would recommend coming here if people want to go bowling if you don't care for the fancy lights and music. read more

4th Street Bowl - a bowling alley with bowling lanes - Bowling Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped in for a few games. Laid back and not fancy at all but it has still remained a neighborhood favorite for at least 30 years. I will admit that it's outdated and could probably use a "facelift" to modernize the place. It's a decent size facility so to freshen up the layout would likely be good for business. They have an on-site lounge, karaoke bar, coffee shop, billiard tables, arcade games, and of course -- nearly 30 bowling lanes. These are the services listed on their website: Billiard Tables California State Lottery Retailer Video Games Banquet & Meeting Facilities Onsite ATM Nightly Laser Karaoke (temporarily suspended) Free Customer Parking Credit Cards & Contactless Payment Accepted Rates for bowling per person are still really low. Not a bad choice if you're looking for some affordable entertainment. read more

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Our first time here and not our last,we were invited to a concert here and had dinner before the show.Wow, delicious,the beef cabbage soup,home made so ono.Lemon Oregano pork chops ,delicious,the sides very good as well..We also had LocoMoco which is yummy,other people had that as well as a steak sandwhich.Jan and Ken are awesome and really genuine Thx for the aloha..Btw.Bartenders were great too.! read more

Well oiled lanes, prices are legit and fiendly staff. Definitely a dated bowling alley, but I like it. Gives it character.

We came here for breakfast a few weeks ago. The place was decorated for Christmas and had a warm and welcoming feel to it. All the wait staff was really friendly and we were seated right away. The menu is large and you can order from the breakfast or the lunch menu. Both the food and service was excellent. The portions are large so come hungry. Both my husband and I had leftovers that came in handy for lunch the next day. read more

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