Popular South Carolina-based 'Eatertainment' chain eyeing an opening in Palm Beach County

John Bisognano, Palm Beach Post
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South Carolina's 810 Billiards & Bowling is looking at expanding to Palm Beach County.
South Carolina's 810 Billiards & Bowling is looking at expanding to Palm Beach County.

“Eatertainment” chain 810 Billiards & Bowling could soon be coming to West Palm Beach.

The South Carolina-based bowling, dining and entertainment concept with an upscale twist plans to open its first Florida location just south of Fort Myers in Estero next year.

CEO Michael Siniscalchi confirmed the company is in talks to expand to other locations in the state. In addition to Palm Beach County, it is targeting Fort Myers, Orlando, Destin and Tampa.

The 810 chain has been growing quickly since starting in 2015. Now it operates seven locations in South Carolina, Arizona, Texas and Arkansas.

810 Billiards & Bowling;s game lounge area in the chain's Conway, South Carolina location.
810 Billiards & Bowling;s game lounge area in the chain's Conway, South Carolina location.

“We’re looking all over the country at potential markets that are underserved for entertainment and growing areas,” Siniscalchi says. “And Estero came up as one of them."

What to expect at 810 Billiards & Bowling

So what will people be able to do at 810 Billiards & Bowling? Well, billiards and bowling, of course, with 16 lanes of bowling and eight billiards tables, Siniscalchi says.

The Estero location also will also offer three dart lanes, two VR golf simulators, four lanes of axe-throwing and a 50-piece arcade.

810 Billiards & Bowling promises 'upscale American bar food' to dine on while shooting pool, bowling and more.
810 Billiards & Bowling promises 'upscale American bar food' to dine on while shooting pool, bowling and more.

Then there’s the food, which Siniscalchi describes as “upscale, American bar food” ― much of it made from scratch. That includes burgers, pizza, wings and “over-the-top, fun, extravagant milkshakes” from Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar (a new concept that recently debuted at 810’s Myrtle Beach, South Carolina spot).

“We’re definitely not your traditional bowling alley, in terms of our menu and bar program,” Siniscalchi says.

810 Billiards & Bowling's main bar in Conway, South Carolina. The restaurant and entertainment chain is planning openings in Palm Beach County and other Florida locations.
810 Billiards & Bowling's main bar in Conway, South Carolina. The restaurant and entertainment chain is planning openings in Palm Beach County and other Florida locations.

Another thing that sets 810 apart from its competition is its dedication to service and hospitality, he says.

“We take a full-service approach to our guest experience. … The trend in the industry has shown that the millennial customers, they want full service and they want high-quality food and beverage.”

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Upscale dining with bowling, billiards, axe throwing headed to West Palm Beach