Sports Bar Review

Watching football at your local sports bar is great.  But what if we took it up a notch?  At Eastlake Village Bowl and Tavern, you get food, football, and bowling.  This location is located in the South Bay at 930 Market St.

TV Set Up & Game Selection:

The Tavern has a great set up that allows for a 360° view of all the games.  TVs are mounted on the walls and surround the restaurant.  Even in the poor viewing areas there are at least 4-5 TVs that show a variety of games.  Overall the set up and game selection is superb, however when I went, one of the games was taken off because of a blowout.  I do not believe that NFL Sunday Ticket takes games off the air, but after talking to our waiter, that was what the Tavern claimed.  That brings it down a little to its current score.

Food & Prices:

Before going to the Tavern I had heard people often tell me that I had to try the burgers, they were to die for.  So of course, for all of you, I did and I have to say it was decent but nothing to write home about.  I actually found the appetizer platter to be the highlight of my dining experience.  The prices are reasonable and went home not feeling like I was over charged, which is always a good thing in these tight economic times.

Service:

The waiter that tended to my table was good, but as the time to the Chargers game grew near, he was nowhere to be found.  As I have always said it is a crapshoot with the service but just be aware that as game time approaches, it will be hard to get excellent service.

Environment:

Have you ever walked into a large sports bar and found it nearly empty.  Well that is what happened when I showed up for the morning games at the Tavern.  When I went in there was more employees working there than patrons.  However, as the Chargers game approaches, the place does a complete 180 and people are scrambling for seats.  If you want to watch a Chargers game here, make sure you arrive about 45 minutes early.

I was pleasantly surprised by Eastlake Village Bowl and Tavern.  I came in with very low expectations and I was shocked at what I good time I had there.  If you are ever in the South Bay and looking for a sports bar, this is the place I recommend.  Stop on by to the Tavern and enjoy the games.

I am currently taking suggestions for sports bars that you would want me to go review.  Anytime this season leave me a note and I will do my best to get out there and give the place a fair review.