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    Minonk Bowling Lanes

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill - Buffalo Chicken Tacos

    Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill

    2.6(64 reviews)
    32.2 mi
    $$

    I walked in with modest expectations, and I felt like Uncle Buck's managed to meet my expectations…read more The food is decent - nothing special, but a competently made shrimp po' boy sandwich. The prices were okay for a restaurant attached to a tourist attraction (go to Holy Crab just a few minutes to the west for much better seafood and more reasonable prices). The drink selection was decent, but a little pricy by Peoria standards. Still, everything was good enough that I don't regret stopping here even though the bowling lanes are kind of beat up. Since I went pretty early, I was ahead of the crowd, so service was fast and there was no wait for a lane. I certainly wasn't expecting PBA quality lanes, but these were in rough shape even by Budget Family Fun Center standards. The selection of beat up plastic house balls were about what you'd expect from a family bowling alley, and had fun designs on them. The oil was almost non existent on the right side of the lane, and patchy during most of the run. I switched to lefty, and had a better time. It's almost impossible to get consistent throws given the condition of the lane, but it was still fun just crashing pins for an hour. If you want better seafood, go to Holy Crab. If you want a significantly better bowling experience, absolutely go to Potter's Alley. But, if you have an hour to kill, and feel like knocking a few pins down during lunch, Uncle Buck's seems okay. I feel like I got my money's worth, their decor was pretty cool, and I picked up some cool stuff at the adjacent Bass Pro.

    Who closes at 8 on a Friday? Terrible business. This would be a fun thing to do for families that's…read moresafe after dark. But closing at 8 leaves minimal time. Do better

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    Potter's Alley - BLT Wrap with Fries

    Potter's Alley

    4.0(3 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    Nice alley! Friendly front desk staff, reasonable bowling prices and have specials…read more Ate after bowling, tenderloin was good, hamburger couldn't tell there was way too much condiments made it very messy. Chicken quesadillas big disappointment so I wouldn't order that again, not sure if there was any chicken on it, fries were good. Pizza looked good but we didn't try it, definitely will bowl there again but probably pass on eating there. Was not impressed and not how it was shown on "you gotta eat"

    Food is surprisingly good for a bowling alley. Mr. Owner is really nice and pleasant but the Mrs…read more there berates the Mr. And staff openly in front of everyone. I will say their drinks are too expensive to sit around and really drink like you want to. I guess they get enough volume but don't realize they'd sell a lot more if they'd charge like a bowling alley, and not like a brewery. I keep on going back if that tells you. I will say consistent play is very difficult as opposed to other alleys because of really oily lane conditions. I've also had damage to my ball from lane 8 which happens I guess but probably shouldn't. The only super frustrating thing about this Alley is the placement of the score computer which is mounted directly in front of the ball return. You are always reaching over or around which is unlike any other alley I've been too. Gets really annoying because they have a platform that blocks your feet from being able to get right up to it.

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    Minonk Bowling Lanes - bowling - Updated August 2026

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