Callicoon Krystal Bowl

Look i don’t usually give out reviews, but i just had to after the 1 rating. I am going to be back east for a week and i am looking forward to Krystal and Welsh Cabin. My son and I both love this place.
Ok Krystal is more of what i would call a dive bar without so much dive. I love the bartenders, love the food and love the laid back upstate community.
Yes you can bowl there, but if you average is 225, maybe you should bring your own ball. My average is about 75 and i prefer a buzz when bowling.
They don’t have my bourbon, so i drink Makers. Don’t have my wife’s Scotch, so she drinks Dewers. They do have the best burgers and fries in the area. The smoked wings (hope theys till have them) are Amazing. I am italian, but the pizzas are good.
What can i say, if you want 5 star. stay in the city. If you want bar where everybody knows your name in Callicoon, hit Krystal!
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

Well let me start by saying that I can hardly believe this place has a five star rating. I have been to this establishment a few times now, and I can honestly say I will not be returning. Today is May 5^th 2016. It was somewhere around 60 degrees today. As we entered Kristal Bowl the temperature inside was a considerable amount colder than it was outside. We had a party of six. Four adults and two children. No one removed there coats/​sweat shirts. One of our members had big hands and could not find a ball that was comfortable to use. While bowling, lane seven and eight would constantly reset it’s self. The children were hungry so we decided to order some food. I ordered two chicken quesadillas and a basket of chicken tenders with French fries. It took just under an hour to get our food. Mind you this place was far from busy so I don’t know why it took so long. When we received the food it was cold and tasteless, well the quesadillas were tasteless. The chicken tenders were burnt. The portion size was pathetic. I still have the reminisce of burn crap in my mouth as I write this review. You know it has to be really bad when children won’t eat it. In the past I have heard the owner Kristal say that she will put Matthew’s on Main and other local businesses out of business. Well sweetheart you better try harder. Honestly I don’t know how your still in business. It must be that bowling league. The one that runs nearly eight months out of the year. Where all the local drunks go for something to do during the winter months. I have been in your establishment a few times. Waiting at the bar for a drink, but you are in no hurry to serve me or anyone that is with me. You knew we were waiting for drinks, but you would rather have us wait while you carry on a conversation with other customers or your help. One time we waited over a half hour for a drink and just got up and left. Poor business. Anyone that decides to go to this place don’t say you weren’t warned. This is far from the best kept secret in Sullivan County. I will travel to Hawley pa from now on if I am going to bowl.

I can’t believe I found the best damned tasting Brisket BBQ sandwich in a bowling alley. Their food was unbelievable. The Brisket sandwich was magical. Home made BBQ sauce with a bite on the side, a horseradish sauce (aioli?) and the moistest, most flavorful brisket on an ultimate fresh bun. And on the side a corn pudding! Yes corn pudding. It was fresh, flavorful and a side I never knew existed and then will crave forever.
This is a discreet place with a southern gentleman who knows his way around his BBQ and the smoker outside is testament. The vibe was fun, the drinks were plenty, the bowling a blast and the food was the reason I am here writing a review today. Best kept secret in Sullivan County.