Kicks! Quicks | 710 has burgers, bocce, bowling, beer and more for the whole family

Grandpa’s in town, the teenagers are bored, and after a week of school the young’uns are downright antsy.

You and the spouse could certainly use some time to yourselves, too, and on top of it all, everyone is hungry. Amazingly, there is a place that will provide a good time and good food for the entire family under one roof — 710 in North Myrtle Beach.

Billed as the place for “burgers, bocce, beers and bowling,” 710 lives up to that claim and more.

Upon entering the cavernous space, the cool blue lighting (making it a great date-night place, too) and dining area come first, with a great view of the bowling lanes.

The long bar comes next, offering up an impressive 16 taps of beer as well as a selection of craft bottles, such as Fat Tire and New South. A full wine list and signature cocktails are also available.

Keep on going and you’ll find a gamer’s paradise. Wander around a bit first and then pick your favorite table game from among shuffleboard, air hockey, foosball or ping pong, just to name a few, or try your hand at darts.

The promised bocce court and pool tables are favorites and, of course, there are plenty of bowling lanes. The enormous space is very well laid out and there’s room for everyone to enjoy their favorite game.

One thing to make note of — the under-21s have to hit the road after 10 p.m., but by that time they’ll likely be ready for bed anyway.

After all the games have been played, it’s time to eat. The relative peace and quiet of the dining room make 710 a far cry from the bowling alleys of my youth, in which the aroma of shoes mingled with the thundering noise and standard hot dog and pretzel menu.

The aforementioned cool blue lighting and feeling of separation from the happy game-playing crowd makes it almost romantic. The menu came as a surprise, too, with offerings usually reserved for higher-end restaurants.

You can start with one of the ‘shareables,’ like 710 Crabcakes served with a spicy Thai chili aioli or a Prime Rib Quesadilla made with blacked prime rib, roasted red peppers and Boursin and cheddar cheese. St. Louis-style Pork Ribs were a big hit, as were the Duck Confit Club sliders made with spinach, fried green tomatoes and pancetta.

There is a nice choice of creative flatbread pizzas and burgers, including the pork belly Pig Burger served with your choice of unique and crispy chips fried in duck fat or french fries.

The supper choices go even greater distances than normal bowling alley fare. Baby Lamb Chops in a delicious yogurt mint sauce and Braised Short Ribs share the menu with Surf and Turf, crab cakes and flat iron steak in a remoulade sauce. Familiar shrimp and grits gets an update made with rich prosciutto cream sauce or try the Caprese Chicken in a balsamic glaze with pesto.

Even the spinach salad comes with a posh and tasty champagne honey-mustard vinaigrette not normally found in the vicinity of a foosball table. The sides are a pleasant surprise, too, with options like Risotto with spinach, portabella, and red pepper and grilled Asparagus in a roasted red pepper coulis.

Lunch and dinner are not the only eats to be found at 710, either — breakfast and brunch awaits hungry bocce players. Choose from the selection of hefty breakfast sandwiches like the Hangover Fixer, a toasted open-faced bagel topped with a sirloin burger, fried egg, and bacon or the New Yorker with cream cheese and a half-pound of smoked bacon.

Crepes range from the elegant Seafood Newburg Crepe in a lobster cream sauce to the comfortable Thanksgiving Crepe with homemade brioche stuffing. Brunch plates abound every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with a made-to-order three-egg omelet, Prime Rib Hash and Eggs, Stuffed French Toast with banana, cream cheese and raspberry melba and Duck Duck Benedict, duck confit on an English muffin with poached eggs and an orange hollandaise sauce being just some options.

Prices at 710 are moderate, with shareables, sliders, pizza and burgers all in the $7-$13 range. The supper choices, which come with one side, are $18-$24.

Happy hour is seven days a week from 4-8 p.m. and lunch specials are available Monday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Of course, befitting 710’s main event, there are numerous bowling party packages for all ages and budgets, including everything from shoes to food and drink.

The Back Alley is another unique feature at 710 — with six lanes of bowling, a pool table and comfortable booths, it’s a great option to book for a private office or holiday party.

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 5:52 PM with the headline "Kicks! Quicks | 710 has burgers, bocce, bowling, beer and more for the whole family."