We have loved this restaurant since it opened, but last night's experience soured us forever. First, the service was inexplicably slow -- there were plenty of servers but only 3 tables. We ordered draft beer and were told that the lines had been frozen for several days but they'd try to get us one anyway. The beers arrived in a cold glass, but the beer was WARM! (Get the lines fixed, folks!) The bigger disaster was the food. The burger, which has been stellar in the past, is now $23 -- yes TWENTY THREE DOLLARS for a regular sized burger and a small cup of fries -- nothing fancy. The $28 duck pot pie looked beautiful -- nice crust on the top, served in an attractive square bowl -- but it was cold inside. How does that make it out of the kitchen? We were so disillusioned that we only ate the burger (because we were hungry as heck by this point!) and then went to Pazzo's for a pizza! read more

The bowling here is fun, but we must have ordered all of the wrong items, because our food was disappointing. Good thing the drinks were strong. read more

The front of the establishment is a restaurant, the back is a high-end bowling set up with bowling lanes. We showed up to bowl and we were there ten minutes early for our reservation. Someone had broken the monitor above the lane, apparently by launching a ball 12 feet in the air on New Years Eve. Quite a feat. Which was a bit annoying not able to see anything, but that was fine. However, the touch screen system that is the only other way to see anything was also not working. It was malfunctioning so you could not enter in a game, players, or operate any part of the system. After being there 40 minutes and having to ask the staff for help on 4 different occasions, we were finally able to bowl after they did everything from their front desk for our lane. After the first 3 people bowled, the system crashed again. Everything had to be reset again from the managers desk. For a two hour reservation, we finally were able to bowl after 50 minutes. The real problem was the shady way they approached the reservation. They knew this lane was broken and they knew it was not working properly for days. Yet, they did not contact us about the problem in advance. Nor did they contact anyone else who has a reservation for this lane according to their staff. Reservations are held with a credit card and they have your phone number. They even called to confirm the reservation. When we got there they did not tell us anything about it either. Only after we had checked in and they sat us down did we figure all of this our. The lane should not be in use until repaired. Only after complaining and our multiple trips to ask for assitance did they offer up anything. While we were sitting there for our 45 minute wait, they would not give us any other lanes as those were booked at some point during our 2 hour reservation, even though several were not in use while we waited. The minimums for one lane for two hours range from $350 to $500 depending upon the time in the winter peak season. If you are going to charge that much, you better have a functioning bowling alley and not have some of the worst service I have ever experienced. We stayed for the rest of our reservation. With 5 minutes left, the system malfunctioned again and we decided to call it a day. We saw some people waiting on our way out and it turned out they were signed up for the lane we had just used. We told them they should ask for the bowling for free. We did not pay for any of the bowling after our experience. Even with the bowling for free, you pay an extremely high price for food and drinks. For example, 6 chicken wings are $12. A glass of good white wine one lady in our party ordered was $35 per glass. Both of those items were consistent with the prices of everything else. read more

Refined, but relaxed atmosphere perfect for drinks, dinner, bowling, or all of the above. Small plates are ideal for sharing - very quality ingredients read more

Had a bad experience 2 weekends ago. Was with a big group of people for a birthday party. Check could not be separated and we ended up getting way overcharged due to not separating checks. The server, Natalie got an attitude with our group due to her tip only being 10%. This absolutely could have been avoided had she separated checks for us. After paying for bowling we were still having drinks on the couches and they kicked us out and told us to go to the front even though we had not finished our drinks. Tacky service to say the least. This ended up being a very expensive night. Won't go back and we are locals. read more

Right in the heart of Solaris in Vail, you can enjoy some upscale bowling here in Vail. If you want the same experience for a more reasonable price, go try a place in Eagle! If you want to stay in Vail and want something to do apart from outdoor activities, try here. Just be ready for the bill! read more

loved it- the kids loved it! we scored "hip" points with our nieces for being the cool aunt and uncle who took them! Food was really good- sure a bit spendy, but it's Vail and it's a trendy restaurant..i was prepared. The Tuna tartare, tenderloin skewers and pork buns were YUM! Efficient staff, nice bartenders and very very kind bowling staff. They were great to the kids and accommodating to all of us. At $50 an hour to bowl i doubt we would go there often but it was great fun and a very cool vibe. read more

Terrible service, and love to say no to customer requests. The wait staff seems to forget that they are service workers, and act as if they're doing you a favor by serving you. Food is sub-standard. Save yourself the aggravation and go somewhere else. read more

I sat outside after getting a menu and watched servers walk past us 5x before I went to the bar where there was no bartender for another 5 minutes. Worst service I've had in a long time. read more

This reservation was cancelled by the BOL Restaurant 30 minutes before we were to arrive. It was confirmed one day prior with a phone call that I received from the restaurant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bol Restaurant Reservations [mailto:member_services@opentable.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 12:02 AM To: Tom D Subject: Your Upcoming Reservation at Bol Restaurant Dear Tom, Just a reminder, you've got a reservation coming up! Your table for 3 at Bol Restaurant will be ready for you on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM. Confirmation Number: 1275079234 Be sure to check in with the maitre d' when you arrive. Upon dining, you will receive 100 OpenTable Points. read more

This is the highest class bowling alley you'll ever go. The spirit menu is awesome. The food menu is diverse. The appetizer are the bomb. You can get a big ole steak or a bunch of apps before you bowl. As you bowl they bring drinks. The setting way cool. I think only my pics can tell or show the story. The waitress are cool and service is good for Vail. I like the scene because I get tired of the pretensious, snooty part of Vail. It doesn't exist here. this place is great for a date or dinner with friends or bowling with the buds. read more

This is a one of a kind bowling alley. It feels more like Miami than a mountain town. We enjoyed bowling. I suggest checking your bill before you pay to make sure the prices are correct and match the menu prices. Our waiter told us they change prices often. We had to ask for them to add 25% for the off season special which was odd it wasn't automatically added. Then we notice they over charged us on the beers we had. They did correct the over priced beers which was nice. Our server was very nice. read more

The food here is tasty (especially the burgers) and the ambience is tough to beat. The bowling itself is also very fun, and certainly feels high class. Yes, this place may seem a bit pricey, but in Vail, it's exactly what you should expect. read more

Awful service, the staff apparently does not know that they work in the service industry. From start to finish -- awful. Had the bartender tell me that he didn't have time for me (while he's watching tv, and has 4 people total sitting at the bar). Then yells at me when I ask him to transfer my drink to my server since he doesn't have time to close me out "THANKS FOR THE TIP!" . Should have been able to get a drink from the server but nope - apparently she didn't have time to serve either. What a joke! read more

I went to Bol last night. I have been there a number of times in the past and know it can be a little pricey. Decided to order a beer instead the the really high priced glasses of wine. The first beer I ordered had run out so the server suggested some others. I decided to go with the Green Flash IPA which I've had a number of times before. When I got the bill I was shocked to see I was charged $20! It was a slightly larger bottle (I only finished half) but that is crazy!! I also had the soup on special which was good but extremely small serving for $10! read more

I was visiting my good friend in Vail. We went out for one fancy dinner while I was there. The drinks and the food were great. The margarita pizza was amazing. The service was pretty disappointing, though. We waited forever for our meal. The waiter recognized the wait, however, nothing was comped. When I go to a top-notch restaurant I expect top-notch service. read more

This is not your Grandmothers bowling alley! First class service, wide variety of food and drink choices, and the DJ weaves in the beat to fit the hour make this a must visit locale when I'm Vail. Highly recommend and will visit again. read more

I am an expert bowler. Like, I've been bowling every day since I was 7. And "Bol" is one of the worst luxury bowling establishments I've ever stepped my bowling shoe'd foot in. First of all, "Bol"? Really? "Bol"? Who came up with that one - Elmo? Secondly, what's up with the balls? You can't improve the sport of bowling, "Bol." They don't change the shape of a basketball in Provincetown. Get over it! Thirdly and most importantly, what is this menu? Good thing the staff are attractive or I'd have puked up my hundred dollar bruschetta. There is one positive about this place, however - I'll never come back! Thanks for the laughs, "Bol." STRIKE! read more

Love the atmosphere, the service and the food. Recommend the burger and unbelievable desserts. Also has the best bowling West of the Mississippi. 5 stars for sure. read more

We came to Bol for dinner & bowling as part of the Vail Veterans Program. We started off with dinner served family style in the dining area. I have to say, their garlic potato chips were INCREDIBLE! In fact, everything we tasted from the ribs and wings to the salmon and prime rib were more than excellent. The bowling area itself is quite posh. The screens above the bowling lanes scrolled through photos that had been taken of our group throughout the trip. While we were bowling, they brought out trays of desserts, various sweet pastries and cookies. Our favorite hands-down was the chocolate truffles that had been dusted with cocoa..unbelievably delicious! The drinks were excellent, I recommend the Moscow Mule served in a cute copper cup, are the best in Vail. What impressed me the most was how attentive and courteous our servers were. I wish I had their names because each one of them did such an incredible job that night. They were quick, very friendly, and on top of their game. I was so impressed with the service here by everyone. Bowling itself was fun and a much welcome activity after such a delicious meal. The lanes are well taken care of. Even the children in the group were having fun and were able to play along with the adults because the bumpers would automatically be raised for their turn. A very nice touch! Thank you to everyone at Bol for letting our entire group have such a wonderful evening!!! read more

Visited Halloween night 2014...never had the opportunity to bowl or eat, but we had a fabulous time drinking and dancing. Staff was extremely friendly and offered to replace a hat that had been checked that we thought was lost (we ended up finding it later in our belongings). read more

I have had great experiences here but my most recent experience has left me not wanting to come back. I was sat at the worst table, right by the bowling area and across from the dining area. The service was horrendous and I don't think it's possible to be more rushed than me and my family were. I mean we had barely finished our food when it was taken away without being asked if we were finished. My fries came out cold and tasted worse than ones you can get at Wendys or Burger King. I wouldn't recommend coming here, far better restaurants in Vail with better service. read more

I really didn't bowl very well, but I did manage a turkey in the 10th frame. First time ever I think... anyhow... pretty cool place. Crazy wipe out videos when you throw a gutter, waitress bringing you drinks and food... overall a solid time. Not the cheapest bowling experience (Wheaton Bowl's... "Bowl your brains out"), but I'm not sure there are many bowling options in Vail. read more

Nice, trendy place for a lounge, restaurant and bowling ally! Food was yummy... We ordered bone marrow, escargot with mushroom, braised pork, pork tenderloin, and the winter salad was my favorite! read more

This place Rocks! I didn't get too crazy with my entree, went with the margherita pizza, but, the rest of my family ordered the ribeye, the tofu ramen and the beef stroganoff. Everyone loved their meal - the restaurant is GREAT! We had reservations to bowl but couldn't get it in, we were super tired after skiiing all day. The food is amazing, the decor is super cool modern! I would definitely suggest bowling if you have a small enough party you can eat right at your bowling alley and really experience the restaurant the way it is meant to be experienced! read more

Great atmosphere, and by far the best bowling fare you will ever have, better than a lot of "restaurants"! Not the cheapest bowling you will do, but the experience will be 2nd to none. read more

If you took a hip, cool looking bar and added a bowling alley as a private room in the back that would be Bol. Cool atmosphere. We visited in the off season so it was pretty empty which was fine with our group. We bowled for an hour, had drinks, ordered their Mushroom pizza with egg on top (3 eggs to be exact) and Parmesan chips. Food was pretty good for a resort place - want to try more of their menu to see if there other items hold up as well. Bowling was pretty cool given the atmosphere and the game on huge screens over the alleys and keeping the hip cool bar theme working throughout the place. A little expensive for the bowling (40/hr) though 5-6 people can share the lane and get a couple games in during the hour. Worth the trip and experience. read more

Definitely a lot of fun; good food, cool drinks, hip atmosphere. I would say though, it is on the *very* pricey side which is a bummer if you're having a good time and have to stop bowling because it's hard to afford. read more

Sometimes mistakes turn out for the best. They accidentally booked our bowling reservation for the wrong night and we had to hang/eat in the restaurant and ice skate until dinner....what a phenomenal meal!!! The duck buns were so good we ordered another. The grilled avocado/crab salad was excellent. My son ordered the adult steak and I have never had better potatoes, the steak was off the charts great. The younger guys had great pizza served beautifully. The other dishes looked fantastic too. We bowled undistracted by eating and had a great time. Skating outside a huge plus ! read more

My boyfriend and I liked the atmosphere here, we came later in the evening so it was pretty empty. We tried several food items, lamb lollipops, which we liked, the wedge salad and Brussels sprouts which were ok. The Brussels were a bit undercooked almost raw but put bacon on anything and it will be good. Our main issue was with the Duck Confit "Gnocchi", I put gnocchi in quotes because they were more like tater tots than gnocchi. The texture was way off, deep fried and grainy. We probably only ate 1/8 of the dish, definitely wouldn't waste $26 on this. If this review can save one person from ordering it, I feel like I can rest easy. read more

Very cool space and nice bar overlooking the ice rink and plaza right outside. Service is a little spotty, but I'd definitely go back. Although there were kids in the bowling area, they weren't visible in the bar. read more

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excellent: -ambience: beautiful decor with plenty of space at bar and tables -staff: nice and attentive -wifi: access from Solaris -hours: open until 1am, which is rare for Vail, especially off-season! -laptop-friendly, even during weekend evenings could be better: -menu: kind of erratic, but a few things are truly delicious Do you need a place to go after the coffeeshops close? Try Bol - and in case you need a break from working, you can always bowl or chat with the crowd at the bar! read more

The ambiance and customer service at Bol exceeds excellent. From the manager down to the busers, each employee waits on the customer hand and foot. I wish I could say the same about the food. It wasn't bad by any means, but wasnt anything I would rate 5 stars especially when flatbread pizza is usually easy to prepare. However, the drinks were phenomenal, especially the "Black Forest" which is a whiskey based drink with blackberries that I fell in love with. Trying to figure out how to recreat it back home. read more

Good cocktails, fun bar, good tv's, great dessert, good food, just don't bowl! Way, way too $$$

Fun bowling experience, relaxing seating, fun lighting, very nice staff that brings food to your lane.

I just love this place! Food is excellent, a bit on the expencive side but worth it! Had to book lanes ahead since it is often fully booked. Clean, friendly staff. The atmosphere is great. Can order drinks and food while playing. read more

Javin is the freakin man. Thanks for making the night as great as our day on the mountain!

Extremely disappointing experience when our group that included 3 kids couldn't finish our round and lights were turned off in the 9th frame. It's impossible to finish a round and have dinner in 1 hour. For the money they charge this is unacceptable. We asked for additional 10 minutes to complete the game and were declined. The manager was very unfriendly. Think twice before going here. read more

Great spot with great food and cocktails. Didn't get to bowl this time but can't wait to try the bubbles and bowling special!

As a local, I love Bol. The staff is amazing, the food is great, and the atmosphere kicks ass! No complaints at all.