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    Pixel Palace Arcade and Bar

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Taco of the month BANG BANG SHRIMP
    Warren S.

    My seven-year-old son wanted to come here to play some arcade games and hang out. After playing Pinball Time Crisis, cruising USA, Guitar Hero, and other arcade games we decided to try the food, and let me tell you the food was excellent. The Bang Bang shrimp taco of the month was just mouthwateringly delicious

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    Aaron A.

    Super fun retro "barcade" in round rock! All the classics, including my favorite Galaga. We had a large party of 20, service was a little slow but friendly. The food is typical bar food but they had a variety of wing options that included mild, spicy and ranch spicy. Local beers on draft which was cool too. Definitely spent time on the couch playing original Nintendo, those were the days!

    Brownie Sundae
    Amy G.

    I'm not an arcade person, but a clean arcade with decent food gets five stars in my opinion! After church a few weeks ago my husband took me "somewhere he'd been wanting to check out." He likes to surprise me, so I had no time to research ahead of time. He asked what I wanted for lunch - arcade food, or brunch food from next door. I thought bruch food sounded safer, so we ate at that other restaurant, then went to the arcade. When I got inside and looked at the menu, I realized I would have been satisfied by their food as well. Since we were in "treat ourselves" mode, I ordered a brownie sundae and kraft mac and cheese here at the arcade. They serve kraft mac here a la carte for the nostalgia factor, which is really clever! They also apparently serve sugary cereal, which I don't eat anymore, but I love how they commit to the nostalgic theme! The sundae was pretty good, but the brownie would not have been amazing without ice cream. I think restaurant kraft mac is better than the box stuff, and I used to have a habit of ordering kids' meals to get it. It was exactly as expected, but I think I'm over my kraft mac cravings (or maybe I was full from brunch.) He ordered a hot dog as something little to follow up on our brunch. Their menu called it a "Black Angus Dog." Our server was new, and was quite confused by the order. We realized you should never order a "Black Angus Dog" in a noisy arcade, because it might sound like something much worse! It was funny how she rolled with it and tried to act like what she heard was normal. As far as noise, it wasn't obnoxiously loud, but there was the general hum of activity and 80s - 00s music videos playing on a big screen on one wall. He hurried off to look around while I waited for food at the bar, then I realized it was ok to leave my stuff at the bar and explore and play games while we waited for our food. I tried Pac Man a few times and kinda got the hang of it. He enjoyed playing games from his childhood and looking at their display of 80s memorabilia. He wants to come back here with friends, and I wouldn't mind coming back either. If we come back, I'm getting a sandwich, and another sundae!

    Get the French fries with lemon pepper! Delicious!
    Melissa I.

    SO MUCH FUN!!! This is definitely a new favorite! I can tell by how crowded it is, that it's a new favorite for a lot of people in the area. Based on how busy it can get, I'd definitely recommend going early on a random day of the week for the best service and game selection. We did have some issues with the skee ball game, but they fixed it right away. There are such little nostalgic touches that have me giving them five stars! It's like the perfect blend of modern amenities, but 90's retro.

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    Alex V.

    This is a new bar and arcade opening this month, and while I didn't eat or drink this trip and can't comment on that part (except the drinks menu looks pricey), I got to check out the arcade part. Hilariously I planned to stay for less than an hour and somehow stayed 5 hours, so I guess that's a good sign. The location seems a bit out of the way but easy to get to behind the Circle K on the corner of the 45 toll road and A.W. Grimes. It's new construction but has a purposely grunge 80s aesthetic with plenty of faux neon and retro decor. The center is a bar with a lighted countertop that has a collection of arcade tokens of years gone by embedded under plastic which makes for interesting viewing to see the names you recognize. And above the bar are plenty of TVs. To the side of the bar are some long tables and seating, but most of the rest of the space is taken up by dozens and dozens of arcade machines, all of which seem to have been from the previous century. There are lots of classics and plenty I've never seen before, so there's something for everyone. And most appear to be 25¢, which is a great deal compared to most modern arcades. There are also a few pinball machines and skee ball lanes, but the majority is certainly the video game cabinets. Since these are vintage machines more than a dozen weren't operating at all, and most have some wear and tear and there were some faulty parts on a few that messed up a game or two in progress, but there are dozens and dozens more available to play so that shouldn't be too big a problem. An employee was working on a few while I was there so I'm sure those will be functioning soon and others will go down from time to time as you'd expect from any arcade. Other interesting parts included The Den, which is a corner with a couch for playing vintage console games on an old TV, and my favorite was the tiny museum that was just a couple lighted display cases of 1980s pop culture like New Coke, Back to the Future shoes, classic toys, and everything in between, each of which is sure to spark some memory or laugh. There are plenty of drawbacks like the very loud music, the divey feel, the expensive drinks, and the unreliable games, so don't expect anything too fancy, but it's a fun place to check out for yourself.

    $136 tomato soup
    Nicole P.

    What absolutely awful owners. Tried passing off four boneless bites as a 3 piece tender and pulled it away before we could snap a picture. A half cup of soup passed off as a bowl. When questioned the owners Michelle and Zane became defensive, blamed distributors, charged the next round of drinks then demanded we leave. I present to you, a $136 bowl of soup.

    Kristina R.

    Want a cute, fun, low-key date night? Look no further! As a geeky millennial, I really appreciated the nostalgic 90's video game themed vibe and food/drink menu. My husband and I discovered this place by accident, originally wanting to go to Cidercade in South Austin after having dinner in Cedar Park but not willing to make the 30-min drive, and found Pixel Palace through Google Maps instead. At the bar, the cocktail names are all references to retro arcade games. (Be mindful of the ingredients list, since most lean a bit sweeter than expected.) They also offer comfort junk food snacks from childhood like hot pockets, bagel bites, pop tarts, slush puppies, etc. As a Filipino, I was surprised and proud to see they had LUMPIA on the appetizer menu! As far as games go, they have a good variety of options for everyone. Many are free, and others only require 1-2 tokens to play. You've definitely get your bang for your buck here. My preference are the fighting and shooting games. :) Overall, had a great time and would definitely recommend and come back with friends!

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    Momo with the purple hair made a fun night great! Will be back for good games and great service!

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    1 year ago

    Love this place! Great atmosphere and staff! Tommy is the man. Would recommend to families and late night bar goers.

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    1 year ago

    It was fun but small. The drinks were tasty and they have a cereal bar menu that was very nostalgic!

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    1 year ago

    Great games and atmosphere! Love the case with nostalgic items and the vintage sports folders holding the menus!

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    1 year ago

    A way to get back to the future from the 80's. Your classic arcade video games you use to play at the Mall Arcade with a roll of quarters.

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    We had a great time! Food was awesome. Service was great. Games were super fun. Really cool concept. We will be back.

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    2 years ago

    terrible customer service, if you ask for plates they'll sarcastically ask you if you need anything else

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    Main Event Austin

    Main Event Austin

    2.8
    (529 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    Hosted my daughter's 7th birthday party at Main Event in North Austin. She and her friends had an…read moreamazing time! We opted for a package that included an hour of bowling, food & drinks for the kids, and a $10 arcade game gift card per child. This package was pretty affordable at $18 per child. They have add one such as goody bags and food/drink options for adults. We added a couple food platters for adults and the goody bags. Pros: - Affordable and convenient - low stress - kids had an absolute blast Cons: - Overall service was very average and slow. Inexperienced party host staff. - Room wasn't set up / ready until bowling was nearly done. - Upon arriving at the venue we learned that they didn't have goody bags available that day. This was disappointing because I would've expected a heads up at least one day in advance so that we can make other arrangements. They did provide an extra $10 on each child's game card to make up for it, which was nice.

    I recently had my son's 9th birthday at this location and needless to say we had several issues…read more I booked online and once I put the $100 deposit, I got an email and text confirming my 12:30pm party for Saturday afternoon. Then several hours later we were notified that our party needed to be pushed back to 2:30pm because of a buyout, ok sure. Main Event coordinator apologized and offered items to make up for the mistake and booking issue. Then I noticed on the contact a 12% service fee ($46 and some change), I asked the event coordinator and she explained that the 12% goes to the event host/server. This was not the case it was a 12% booking fee that goes to the front office staff. WOW! 12% to book online?!?! Seriously?! The server was the one who explained it to me. When I asked the manager on duty she gave me attitude and basically said "you signed the contract so you have to pay it". The day of the party it didn't seem like everyone was on the same page, our host/server did the best he could and apologized several times but it was out of his hands. The pizza came out late and the wings arrived 40 minutes after the pizza. The pizza was not hot and the wing platter turned out to be wings, tenders and nuggets. We ate the wings and tried to return the tenders and nuggets but no manager came to the table. We took care of the host/server with cash tip but we definitely don't recommend this place for birthday parties or gatherings.

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    Gattitown

    Gattitown

    3.3
    (141 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    When my granddaughter comes to Texas for a visit, she loves going to GattiTown and always has a…read moregreat time. They offer buffet-style food stations with drinks, a salad bar, pasta, pizza, and desserts. She especially enjoys eating her pizza while watching a movie on the big screen. I'm not a big fan of the food, but it works for her. After we eat, we head to the arcade, which is full of bright lights and loud sounds. To play the games, you use a swipe card that you load with money. I usually put $20 or $30 on it, and it lasts about 30 minutes to an hour. There's a good variety of games for most ages. Then it's time for prizes. Mostly cheap junk, but she loves it anyway. The buffet prices are low, and they offer discounts on certain weekdays along with combo deals. Overall, it's a fun couple of hours and a guaranteed hit with the littles.

    Took my daughter to her best friend's 7th birthday party here. Giant space, the buffet had lots of…read morepizza, pasta and salad options to choose from. Food wasn't of the best quality but kids enjoyed it nonetheless. Birthday parties are in dedicated party rooms for lunch and cake time, followed by arcade time. They played a Disney movie for the kids to enjoy while they had lunch. The party rooms are a little narrow and can get crowded depending on the number of guests. My daughter loved the bumper cars and the variety of arcade games offered. She had a blast with her friends.

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    Austin’s

    Austin’s

    2.6
    (565 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I truly don't understand why this place doesn't have a solid 5 star rating. We have been 3x…read morerecently (both on slooow days and when it's so busy the entire city seems to be there) and their device is always 100% on point. Their packages are a great deal, you can eat and drink all day (great for the kids to pop in and get a drink or snack when needed and go back out. The salad bar alone is enough reason for me to go back to eat there. Everything was fresh and crisp on the salad bar. The pizzas and other food were replenish non-stop and it was always hot and fresh. They always had cups, ice, and drinks available. I am serious. I'm picky and I can't think of something to complain about here. The rides are always a hit with the kids. Mine will spend 8 or 9 hours there - happily. My husband joked that it should be a place for summer camps. 4 of our group didn't want the buffet and got burgers and taquitos from the restaurant. my husband is quite the food snob and said that the burger was awesome and gave me a bite. I agreed. The bacon was like a thick cut slab of pork belly. If I didn't enjoy the salad bar so much I would definitely get the burger, but I can have the best of both worlds and eat some of his next time. Their inside arcade has so many options and the games all work. I'm just so grateful that this place exists. Austin's management - you're doing an incredible job. We are fans!

    This was an event organized by my boyfriend's employer, so we didn't pay to attend. And based on…read morewhat I've seen I wouldn't want to spend any money here. We had tickets for one attraction each but couldn't even use them. There was virtually no staff present at most areas such as pull tables, mini golf, even nobody at the gift shop/prize shop. The food at the buffet was also very sad. Mac&cheese was tasteless; all pizza options had huge bubbles of dough, meaning it was not cooked properly, also pretty much flavorless. We skipped salad bar and desserts. We didn't spend much time there and left in less than an hour.

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