Retro Bowl

Wow. (Not in the good way). We just got home and I was so disappointed and turned off by this place that I had to review it before I took a necessary shower!
First, they need to decide if they want to be a trashy bar, or a potentially respectable bowling alley. You’d think a bowling alley would be family friendly (especially from 6−8pm), but when their concessions and bar are combined and promote a drink with «b!t*#» in the name, you may want to think about the 8 year old that just came up to order chicken tenders. Because when they return to their 6 year old and 11 year old siblings, they are all then treated to the soft-​core pornographic music videos on three large screens across the bowling lanes. And before you think I’m overreacting, please note the definition of pornographic and the fact that my wife has to ask them to skip one because it was so bad. We don’t have kids yet, but my pregnant wife was treated to a conversation with one employee at concessions who, when asked their recommendation, responded that she «was also pregnant as $#!t» and «eats the $#!t out of the chicken tenders.» Which was followed by the f-​bomb in the next sentence. Well, 1 out of 2 pregnant women likes their chicken tenders and enjoys expletives in conversation with customers.
Another staff member sacrificed courtesy in favor of efficiency as she brashly hurried a guest tying their shoes by asking «can you do that somewhere else?!» This was after impolitely pressuring a few others to move out of the seating area behind the lanes after just finishing.
The arcade area had a noticeable cigarette smoke aroma, so that’s nice for the kids and the clothes… and just when we thought that nothing else could go wrong, one of our orders (and several other guest’s) took over 45 minutes. Here’s hoping the voided transaction went through.
The bowling was alright… If you’re able to look beyond the low hanging and family un-​friendly video content.
I liken the experience to a dumpster fire crossed with an elephant’s rectum. But then again, that’s not fair to elephants.

This place was dangerously close to getting the worst review yet treatment. To start, this is one place that I feel Unilocaler’s led me astray with. Usually, we tend to think alike. When people say a place is good, it’s usually good. This was not the case with me today. I placed my order for a hamburger and tots at 12:18 PM and went to take a seat. I waited for a good 15 minutes before any food had come out and even though it was a Friday lunch the place was not packed by any means. When an order did finally come out they hollered #19. Ok, something to base where I am at in the line (I was #24). I waited and waited FOREVER, actually 46 minutes before they finally called out my number. Mind you, I only ordered a hamburger and tots! Seems pretty simple to me to fry up a burger on a flattop and throw down some tots in a fryer. Also, I realize this is a bowling alley but, the workers were throwing «F» bombs around like it was candy at Halloween. It sort of sickened me to be honest. Also, it was a little creepy to see so many 35 yr old males obviously without a job or any motivation to do anything other than to hang out at a bowling alley here.
Now for the burger. It was JUST A BURGER! No big deal folks, especially to wait 46 minutes to get. My tots were burned to a crisp as well. No way this is the best burger in KC or even the northland for that matter!

Solid bowling alley! Lanes are well cared for & they have some good grub. Definitely recommend!

We have been here on several occasions and the service is just horrible. It takes forever to get to playing your game and even longer trying to get something from the bar. They are either short staffed or the people they do have working, don’t know what they are doing. Three strikes and your out. Tonight was our last visit. Would rather drive a little further for a real bowling alley.

We went to their batting cages behind Retro Bowl and they were great. Good price and if the machine stops the guy working behind the counter will turn your machine on for a few more minutes. Great place to give a kid or an adult some confidence in their batting!
Highly recommended!

We have been here several times and it is fine when it comes to bowling allies, however our last experience left much to be desired. Apparently even though their website states that they have open play on Sundays until 5 PM what it really means is they have open play until 4 PM and if you show up at 4:15 you can’t bowl because they have to oil the lanes for league play. Trying to explain such things to a disappointed three and six year old can be difficult at best. So, maybe they should change there information to reflect reality. They could have at least apologized and offered a free game on another day, that would have made it a little better. Alas, that did not happen and we wont be going back.

Worst service ever, when we arrived the first lady was extremely rude, was here for a party, took 30+minutes to get your food (that was for anyone, doesn’t matter when you ordered), asked when my food would be ready and was just told «i dont know». Manager couldn’t give us a good reason as to why.
Worst service ever
Worst management ever

I didn’t quite grow up in Liberty but have been a resident for most of almost 20 years now. Retro Bowl, formally McBowl, is an icon. A 300 burger was a weekend treat for the family and we’d occasionally bowl or attend a birthday party there. It’s just always been there.
Retro Bowl is maintained well and they’re trying to advance the business. They have batting cages, an arcade, and Club 906 — a music venue. Oh, and a fairly good place to eat — not sure that I’d call it a restaurant but we used to go there just to eat, so…
All this sounds like a good idea but unfortunately they don’t do any of it exceptionally well. Maybe I don’t know how to bowl. And when I say that, I mean maybe I don’t know how to have an amazing time bowling. My experiences have always been moderate fun but shocked at the price. We recently had a birthday party for a 6 year old and 10 friends. Retro Bowl provided the bowling for 10 kids on two lanes, a couple pitchers of soda, disposable plates and forks and it cost close to $ 200.
So — fun. No complaints. Just ok.

This place is always packed! I can’t seem to find a time when it’s easy to get a lane, but they have a good beer selection and the snack bar actually has one of the best burgers in Liberty, so there are plenty of ways to kill time while waiting for a lane. They have great drink specials most weeknights after 8pm along with cheap bowls many evening (Tuesday is ladies night!).
The staff is always helpful. A great family place to a fun evening out.

If you ever find yourself in Liberty and need a bite to eat, you should head to Retro Bowl. I don’t know about anything else on their menu but their «300» burger is phenomenal! It’s a huge burger with a side of fries or tots. It runs about $ 6.50 or so without a drink and it’s very filling!

45 minutes and still waiting for a 300 burger, tenderloin, and 2 fries.

I live a way away from Retro Bowl, but have been there several times for live music. It has always been a delightful experience, good live music venue. I haven’t bowled there, but it looks fun. The retro rockabilly flea market is fun and vendors are good, and the food at the snack bar is surprisingly above average. Bottom line is, we always have a good time up there.

Easily the best burger in kc apart from the Flea Market.
Not much atmosphere, but the burger will have you occupied.

Oh yeah, the 300 burger is a big, delicious thing, as others have said. And you can get tots; other than at Sonic, I don’t think anyplace else in Liberty serves them. Menu isn’t very big. It qualifies as a «local color» bar food place, a true local restaurant that can’t be duplicated. For me this is an «occasional treat» joint. Gotta be in the right mood.

The ‘300’ burger has been one of my favorites for more than 20 years now. If you’ve got the good burger itch, Retro Bowl will scratch it.

Good Fresh Burger. They use fresh ground beef to make their «300» which is a ½ pound burger, and their «800» which is the «300» with another patty of fresh beef making it a full ¾ pound burger.
It is a no-​frills burger that you put on your own fixins. I had to ask for lettuce and tomato.
Told the clerk it was my first time in and she still didn’t offer me anything beyond the «what do you want for a drink»???
Service poor, Food good.
Will I visit again… maybe…but there are so many good burger joints. It is hard to justify this place over another

Yes, this bowling alley serves one awesome burger.
Their famous 300 burger is a large double patty cheeseburger that will satisfy most hungry appetites. The french fries are good, I have had better. The price is under $ 10 per person for a burger, drink, and fries. My only complaint is a limited amount of options for your burger and no free drink refills.
A great burger at a good price.

Possibly the greatest lunch deal in recorded history. If you visit between the hours of 11AM and 2PM (while school is in session), you get a free hour of bowling with your meal. You also get 15% off of your meal between those hours.
They offer your standard diner-​ish/​bowling alley café food. Plenty of booze options to choose from, including signature drinks like the Retro B*tch and 6-​packs to go. The place stinks of cigs, but is smoke free until 6PM… that way you get to enjoy the scent, but it doesn’t stick to your clothes.
Retro Bowl’s claim to fame is a burger called the «300.» It’s two ¾lb patties with cheese on a bun. All other condiments have to be applied at the condiment bar. Lettuce, grilled onions, bacon, etc are available when you order for an extra charge. I actually got the «800» burger, which is 3 ¾lb patties, for a net of 2.25 lbs of meat. I doubt it was actually that big when it hit the table, but there was definitely a meat party going on in my mouth.
It’s not the best burger in KC, but it’s not bad. The meat is seasoned well and mine was ideally cooked. They lose a point for making me apply my own condiments, but the bowling+discount lunch deal is too good to overlook.