Experience Underwater Ocean-Themed Bowling in Destin, Florida

If you’re looking for a unique bowling experience Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill is a must!

This ocean-themed bowling alley is the perfect place for family fun for all ages visiting Destin, Fort Walton Beach, or Panama City.

Bowling guests are immersed in a unique underwater ocean landscape featuring scenery of sea turtles, sharks, sting rays, and other saltwater species.

Bowl in a Unique Ocean Atmosphere

The handpainted murals and sea life hanging from the ceiling at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl really bring the unique bowling experience to life even more.

I’ll warn you that it might ruin you for regular bowling after you experience this one-of-a-kind bowling adventure with sea creatures.

Plan Ahead for Your Visit

This bowling alley is VERY popular for obvious reasons. The bowling lanes are first come, first serve which can lead to long wait times on the weekend. They don’t take reservations.

The staff offers customers a text update when their bowling lane is ready in case they want to explore the lineup of stores nearby.

How Much Does it Cost to Bowl at Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl in Destin, FL?

• $45 an hour Monday- Thursday
• $45 an hour Friday – Sunday

The bowling lanes are charged by the hour, for 6-8 people. 8 people is the maximum number of people allowed per lane. The more people that you bowl with, the better the value.

Everyone bowling also needs to wear bowling shoes which are available for rent.

• $4.50 shoes
• $3.50 socks in case you didn’t wear socks to the bowling alley (I would recommend bringing socks for your whole family with you if you don’t want to wear them to the bowling alley)

Check Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl Destin website or call (850) 269-6100 to confirm pricing before you go.

Is There Food at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill Restaurant?

There is casual family dining available that you don’t need reservations for. This one-of-a-kind dining concept is a nice option for guests if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after you bowl.

The casual dining menu has a variety of appetizers, pizza, adult beverages, and a kids menu.

How to Order Food at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill

You can order food at the island-themed bar area and it can be delivered to the main dining room or you can have your food delivered to your bowling lane.

Another option is to have your food delivered using the QR code at your bowling lane when you order on your phone.

There is a high-top table at the end of each bowling lane where you can place food or drinks or use the table in the center of the seating area.

Be on the lookout for a record size 1,200-pound bluefin tuna and a 250-pound yellowfin tuna in the center island of the bar.

Both fish displayed were caught by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and his son John Paul. 

Ocean-Themed Bowling Alley

The ocean-themed unique atmosphere is carried out throughout the full lanes of bowling. The wooden lanes on the ground look like a dock you step onto before you bowl each frame.

Aquatic family-friendly videos are projected over the bowling lanes with moving sea life to enhance the visual impact while you bowl.

My son and I bowled with just the two of us and bowled several games within the hour.

If you have younger kids within your party there are bumper lanes available. There’s also an “assist a roll’ ramp for younger guests, inexperienced bowlers, or guests with special needs.

The bowling ball racks rotate between sharks and alligators and also make for fun photos.

Birthday Parties and Corporate Events at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl

This is the perfect spot for a fun birthday party or private event!

There are separate areas with a private room for parties with party packages available that include pizza, soda, and bowling.

Arcade Games at Uncle Buck’s FishBowl

Check out their arcade room if you need to kill some time before a bowling lane opens up. You’ll also want to check out the shark cage above with two hammerhead sharks.

Where is Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl Located in Destin?

4251 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL

This is a great evening or rainy day option if you are already visiting the retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment at Destin Commons.

Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl is owned by Bass Pro Shops. If you want to see live fish while in the area stop at the Bass Pro Shop next door.

It has a 10,000-gallon saltwater aquarium stocked with tropical fish.

Where Are All of the Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl Locations in the United States?

• Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Destin, Florida
• Altoona, Iowa
• East Peoria, Illinois
• Round Rock, Texas

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