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    The Painted Duck

    4.0 (374 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Bowling
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Martika J.

    We decided to visit the Painted Duck Sind the Painted Pin was closed to the public due to a private event and I must say this was a great alternate. They are fairly similar but the bowling balls are mini at The Painted Duck! The service was good and extremely fast. The food and drinks were great as well. Other games to play other than bowling which was a plus. Great place for large groups!

    The glitter drink with vodka
    Joy S.

    My friends and I decided to check out The painted Duck. There was valet parking for $5 and some street parking. The Waitstaff was great. I had brisket sandwich and tots. Sandwich a little dry but tasty. I had a sample of frosted orange drink, didn't like it but they suggested another vodka based drink pop, I had two it was good and strong. We played air hockey and some other games while we waited for our lane. Duck pin bowling reminds me of skee-ball with the smaller bowling balls with smaller pins. The venue was adults only after 5 pm. I hear they often have little be music on Friday and Saturday nights.

    Anand D.

    Painted Duck is a great place to go to spend your night at. They have a full food/drink menu, so you're bound to find something you like. I have been here a few times, but this particular time, I came after my birthday dinner. There were about 12 of us. It was great, because we had just eaten and we were only getting drinks. We grabbed some drinks at the bar and then played some of the many games they have throughout the space. They are famous for their duckpin bowling, which is like bowling, but the balls and pins are smaller. The night we went, was extremely loud, as there was a live band playing, but it was a Saturday night, so can't complain too much there. We had just walked here from dinner, as we were close by. I am not too familiar with the parking situation here, so I can't speak on that. Overall Painted Duck is a fun place to go when you're looking to do something different. It's quite pricey, but expected.

    Pond or lake water
    Kevin W.

    I parked in the building next to the Painted Duck. This cost like $5 per hour. They have valet parking for $5 total in the basement. You enter this location through some green doors on the side of the building. The venue is in the basement. They check IDs before you come in. The place is extremely nice. No natural light and it has a lounge feel. All lanes were rented out so we could not bowl but that was not a problem. I liked the vibe of the place. I was pleasantly surprised on how they were able to handle the large crowd and still provide good service. This venue is very stylish. Bar is huge and can probably seat 30 people. Clean glass and mirrors everywhere. It is hard to explain this place but it is like a Bass Pro Shop meets a night club. There are other games for those that do not want to bowl. You have horseshoes, curling, soccer balls for billards, darts, and a couple other games. The drinks are the highlight of the show. I tried the Pond water which was black tea and peach schnapps and it tastes great. The frozen duck is a slushie drink with vodka, orange juice, and coconut. The food was only decent. The pork sliders were decent and the triple dip was ok. Chips are extremely thin.

    Brooke G.

    Finally stopped by the Painted Duck (though it's been open for years at this point) and it's pretty much as expected. Lots of different games, huge crowd so everything is a wait-meaning I waited at the bar for over 20 min for a basic drink. We waited in a single game for more than half an hour while 3 other groups amassed who were also now in line behind us which I think in any other occasion would have added a sort of tension to rush though our game time but I was there for a bachelorette so we'd were on "our time" if that makes any sense. Didn't eat anything so I can't comment on food. Staff were all really friendly but just not in a hurry. I ordered one Negroni, my go to drink. I would not order it again there ($14 before tip and it was BAD). Definitely would stick to canned drinks or beer at this spot honestly. The live bad they had playing was good though and made a point of singling out my bride friend for cheers which was nice of them. I'm not usually one for a place like this because it's always rushed and that takes a lot of the fun out of it for me so I may be a bit biased. I do think it may be a better time to go during the week when it may be a bit less crowded. Gave it the benefit of the doubt and 3 stars as I'm probably not their target customer lol but it was a 2 star experience for me

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    Travin W.

    Definite hidden gem in the city. All the games are free besides bowling, which isn't going to break the bank either. The entire place is beautifully designed and perfect for a date night. The food and drinks are delicious and I'd go back just for that. That turkey leg was the highlight of my night. Fell right off the bone when I picked it up. Well worth it for the $20 too. The service is top tier. All the recommendations were perfect. Please go try and let me know what you think.

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    Danielle O.

    The venue is beautiful. It's a bit confusing on parking bcos you pull up to a garage and can self park, right? There's a valet guy right there. Idk which one you're supposed to choose for the entire building. There are other businesses around. The Painted Duck is sexy, dark, huge, & trendy. You're in a basement like almost speakeasy feeling. This isn't a place for children. Seats are pretty limited. Cozy couches & small 2 seater tables. Expect to wait. Either eat or have drinks while waiting for a lane to open. My date and I found comfy chairs & a shared table across from another couple. We hit the bar where I got the Mule slushy. It was strong & tasty. Idk the price bcos he paid. We sat for a good 40-50 mins waiting for our lanes. I had to walk up to the podium to ask if we were next. You're going to be nickel and dimed for every single thing. Shoes. Socks. Lane. Food @ the lane. Gratuity will be added about 18% or 20%. My meal was so expensive although I had one more Mule slushy & duck fat fries. I paid @ least $50. No lie! The lanes ran about $100 to $150 (2 ppl, 1 hour) I would not come here again on a casual night. I'm a simple gal! Ppl don't leave the other games w/ a time limit. Also, at the horse shoe area they're tossed up to the net so you can't even use all of the pieces. Fix it please. Get a ladder

    Mrst W.

    We had such a great time. The food was amazing and the atmosphere gave Adult vibes We loved the different games they offered

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    Jeff S.

    Food: amazing. Service: amazing. Music: amazing. Comfort: amazing. All-in-all: Amazing! Last time it was pretty good, but there was a problem with the shellfish. This time everything was on point- and I didn't order any shellfish. We came in for my sister's birthday and whilst they do not offer a reservable room or table in advance, you can show up early and table-camp to make sure your party gets the quality seats they deserve! I came at 6:15 and table-camped and sat for 45min until my party arrived. Thankfully, I didn't have to fight it out with anyone. I set up our tables with food and drinks just prior to everyone's arrival and when they walked in- BOOM. Party time! Kaiylin was or waitresss and she did a phenomenal job taking care of us from start to finish. I may have accidentally cause a little debate/argument by taking up one of her tables and one of someone else's tables, but I made sure to tip well in order to alleviate that issue. I am uploading new pictures with this review and my highest recommendations are the Filet Mignon Skewers and the Strawberry Caipirinha. We had the following: Duck nuggets (8/10), duck fat fries (7/10), Thai ahi tuna skewers (7/10), spicy chicken thigh skewers (8/10), filet mignon skewers - medium rare (10/10), chicken cobb salads (7/10), smoked beef brisket sandwich (8/10), pulled pork sliders (7.5/10), Au Poivre burger (9/10) With the scores given by my friends and family here...it's easy to say that this place has FANTASTIC food. The music is awesome. The drinks are great. The service is excellent! We'll definitely be back. Maybe my next birthday will be here? Who knows!? Should you try them out? Definitely.

    Luxe seating options
    Erica E.

    Such a fun place to spend an evening! I recently visited The Painted Duck to celebrate a friends birthday, and I'm so glad that she chose to ring in her day here. We parked via valet which was a breeze but we were so confused about where to go! The garage is very mute in color and you'll almost miss the sign that tells you where to go, lol. But it's there! When we went up to higher ground, we spilled out onto a street and immediately ran into the building. Apparently we jumped the gun? because we went into the very first discreet-looking door that we saw lol we stumbled into a quiet check-in desk and were guided upstairs. When we got up there I realized that everyone else was entering from another door lol oops! Since I visited in December, when we arrived, the place was packed and covered in couples in party sequins, ugly holiday sweaters and business professional. A very diverse crowd! I assumed that there were several company holiday shindigs happening lol. Because of this, each lane was packed and the various games around the building were in use. No biggie! We were actually earlier than the birthday girl and decided to take a seat at the bar to kill some time. To start, my bf and I had cocktails and the Mexican Trio of dips. Our drinks were fantastic and the bartender was so sweet and efficient, despite serving so many at once, great service. That Mexican trio was sooooo good. Omg the hot corn? Bananassssssss! A must try. When the birthday girl arrived she put her name on the list and we were told it'd be a bit of a wait, but that was expected. Lucky us, there were so many great seating options and we took a corner area that comfortably sat our group of 8 or so. We received such wonderful service!!! Between our group, we all ordered several different drinks and bites, and when I tell you that we (almost) loved it allll?! There was only one item that my bf and the birthday girl didn't love, the garlic & herb crab claws as they thought the taste was a bit off. But our amazing waitress took it off and we quickly replaced it with another item. But wow - I didn't expect the food to be THAT good. The birthday girl is a chef and she was blown away. We ordered items such as Chicken Skins (which were super flavorful and fresh!), the duck fat fries, peel & eat shrimp, some skewers and duck nuggets. SO GOOD. [Now, I can't really speak to pricing. I like to live my best life and think that we really got some bang for our buck here, but I can understand folks feeling that it's a bit pricey.] After we indulged in our food and drinks while catching up, we noted that the guests who were using the lane in front of our section was prepping to leave so we took their spots. I don't even remember how long we were waiting to play because we truly got to enjoy some great food and drinks in the interim. The game itself was a lot of fun! I'm a lil weakling so lighter balls to play pin bowling with are very appreciated although I still lost lol. I really can't wait to return! I love that they're not just focused on the games but are offering wonderful service, and even better food paired up with their experience!

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    Melissa B.

    Coming here for the first time, it was like walking into a speakeasy. The entrance to the place was a side door from a street, and just walking down a couple flight of stairs that looked like I was walking into a dark basement. But then you open this wooden door, and the place opened up to this very cool bright speakeasy vibe of games and lounge seating. Kids are only allowed inside the place during the weekends before 5pm, and that's when we came bc we have a little one and a teen. First thing I noticed was this beautiful chandelier in the middle of the place, and the exposed brick walls. Has a industrial rustic look to the place, and just instantly fell in love with the look and feel. Very cool place to hang out with family, and friends. This place has duck pin bowling, basketball, shuffleboard, and soccer pool (like playing pool but with soccer balls). I had the nitro espresso and also tried the French bread pizza and artichoke and spinach dip. All were delicious! The food is a bit pricey, so expect to spend on those apps. The pizza had about 4 small slices. The chips and dip was a decent portion for snacking. Service is quick too. This is a great place for any outing or celebration like birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor, or graduation. Would highly recommend.

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    Luke H.

    Team building event here was quite fun. Seems like everyone enjoyed their time here. A group of 30+, reserved five lanes for two hours. Food was pretty good. The pizza and chicken tenders were the best in my opinion. At times, couldn't find our server. Service overall was okay. On a Tuesday night at 7pm, was quite packed. Have fun going to the restroom!

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    Great place to bring your family. Love the games love the drinks love the vibe. Food is decent

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    Get the smoked Turkey leg! That's it. That's the recommendation! It went well with the bacon Caesar salad which was also very tasty!

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    Ask the Community - The Painted Duck

    Is there a 18-20% gratuity added to the check there?

    Yes. I believe so. I ate & ordered one more drink to my lane. The check was split. It's expensive.

    Do people wear masks here?

    Workers, yes. Corona's freedoms are highly respected here. The virus is free to find immunocompromised hosts and patrons are free to catch Covid 19 at will. Seriously, it's an establishment with folks eating and drinking, so mask wearing is not… Read more

    So is the only game you pay to play bowling?

    Yes, you only pay for bowling. Everything else is free.

    I see the prices for available food & drink on the website, and I'll assume there is a cost for playing games... Is there a cost for parking? Is there an entry fee ? How much should I expect to spend on an average outing at this place?

    Between bowling, drink, and food, it will run you about 60 dollar or more. They offer complimentary valet, don't forget to tip the hard working guy.

    How long a wait for bowling on a Friday evening? Do you think it's the same as a Saturday night?

    Can be up to two hours. We went early on a friday around 5, and we were able to get our bowling lane right away.

    Parking at the Painted Duck?

    I would advise self parking- Brady Ave gets crazy drivers and I've seen so many cars get side-swiped (I used to work in the complex.… Read more

    How long is the wait on Saturdays around 5pm?

    The wait wouldn't be too long at that time. You might even get to play without a wait, but sign up once you get there!!!

    So glad you have a minimal dress code; are many turned away for not adhering to it?

    If you go before 5, you're in. No worries. No one is guarding the door. It's not a big deal. After 5, they look a little more closely...only because they have someone now in the front at a hostess like desk. But I was in there with converse and a… Read more

    How many people can bowl on one lane?

    Up to 6 people at each lane. Maximum of 2 lanes and 2 hours at the lanes. Thanks,… Read more

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    Review Highlights - The Painted Duck

    It's a pretty good pad with a similar concept as its sister location, The Painted Pin, but with duck bowling instead.

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    2.8(97 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Large group friendly

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    This was our second time in this location in four years. The first time we visited we were…read moredisappointing, and unfortunately, nothing has improved since then. During the time we visited, the customer service was still poor, and this location seems to be understaffed. Even though being in a mall, it's not surprising that it has low traffic. The promotional posters were displayed overwhelming and were not clearly explained. We were expected to choose a promotion before checkout, but no one walked us through the options. We've visited other locations outside of GA and we have experienced better service and staffing than here. Employees were attentive and helpful in explaining promotions. People always leaving with a smile. Unfortunately this location, during the time we were there, many claw machines were out of service or not functioning properly. We also noticed several families leaving disappointed. We barely heard any laughter and see smile compared to other locations we have been to. Suck that this is the only location in Atlanta. Until service and maintenance improve, we won't be returning. We'd rather visit the newer claw machine arcade at another mall.

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    While attending my daughter's AAU basketball tournament in the area, we decided to take the team…read moreout for some fun during the weekend. Andretti will be coming to Durham NC soon and I'm glad I had a chance to experience it first in Marietta. This place is huge !!!! It's a full entertainment center that features Laser Tag, Arcade, Bowling, Indoor Go Karting, dining and a Sky Bar. My daughter and her team really enjoyed themselves. The Sky Bar was my favorite part ! Us parents enjoyed cocktails and beers while the kids enjoyed Laser Tag and Go Karting. My daughter shared that their Go Karts were the fastest she's experienced. Customer Service here was excellent. Looking forward to what the Durham location has to offer.

    This was a very disappointing experience. This location has degraded in a shocking way. We have…read moreattended many times in the last two years. However, at the latest birthday party my child attended here it became obvious that the staff member hosting the group should not be working with children. She was repeatedly rude and unhelpful when my son asked questions or needed assistance, including when his helmet became stuck. She was so aggressive and unprofessional that she made him uncomfortable to the point where he didn't feel safe asking for water. I ultimately had to pick him up early. It was overcrowded with people colliding in the arcade area. Many arcade machines were broken, some of the laser tag blasters are broken, there were multiple police cars outside the entrance at the time. the environment did not feel well-managed or family-friendly. Given the high cost, I expect much better care, professionalism, and attention to children's safety and comfort. I would not recommend this venue for kids' parties.

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