Cocktail were well made, clean and spacious. I found it an easy and fun to be there I think it's just a bit tucked away. Needed GPS read more

We enjoyed 33 so much we made it our meeting place for friends visiting from away. I thought a game of Bocce would be a good idea to give us something to do while we waited for our food. Waitress was great! Fast and friendly. She also kept the beverages coming, keeping good timing and an eye on us to meet our needs. We ordered a variety of items from appetizers to meals and we all agreed that food was delicious. read more

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Elmwood, I LOVE what you're trying to do here, but I have one big problem with your venture here: price. Maine SOOOO needed a place like this. It's perfect for so many things: beautiful scene, indoor sports (bocce, cornhole and bowling), watching sports at a gorgeous bar, hosting an event... yeah, they've got it all. Plus parking. HOWEVER, I can't afford to visit this place as much as I otherwise would--and I think most families or young adults would probably feel the same. Maine Beer Co is the only local brewer they have-yet everything is $8+. Don't even get me started on the fancy pants "out of the beer cellar" list... Know. Your. Audience. Cocktails will run you $11. Not a fan of the small, $4 soda either (although it did come with refills). Their food is pricy too. We ordered "to share" nachos (super small compared to what I'm used to), poutine and pretzels. Our table of four hardly had one saucer-sized plate each to nibble and try. I hear their 1.5 deviled egg plate is yummy at $7, but the kitchen was sold out (and seriously, $7 for eggs--and what are they doing with the second half!? I need to know!). Burger was decently priced (if you live in Portland) but also small. These are all on par with or exceed Peninsula prices...and this is Westbrook. Their rentals are also pretty expensive because they're by person by the hour instead of by lane. Maybe if we could afford to stay longer and play we would drink more of your $8 beers? Or, maybe make the food cheaper and we'd rent the lane longer and eat and drink the entire time. Just sayin'. Knock off this unnecessary "upscale" style, Elmwood. Please? read more

So - I've been here several times now. It's actually becoming "I don't want to go into town, let's meet at 33." First, there is a giant parking lot! No hassle parking. Apparently I'm getting curmudgeonly about dealing with parking. Second, there are a variety of activities - big ball and little ball bowling, bocce, cornhole. You get the idea - plenty of entertainment so you can do more than just eat and drink while you catch up with friends. That brings me to the eat and drink - I like the food here! It's fun and creative. The Caesar salad is made with romaine and radicchio which is such a tasty twist (I just wish it was bigger). I really haven't had anything bad. The drinks have been very yummy as well - and they change the menu with the seasons. The service is always top notch - attentive and friendly - without being too in your face! This is a great atmosphere for a chill meet up with friends. As we head into the dark months, I can see myself here more and more! read more

This review is solely for 33 Elmwood as a wedding/event venue. My sister and her husband are big bowlers and researched all of the local alleys for possibilities. Bayside and Easy Day prices were astronomical, but 33 Elmwood was very reasonable. For a wedding of about 70 people that was well below $5,000 total, they got: -Full open bar for four hours. The venue printed a professional menu with a shocking amount of options for beer, wine and creative cocktails. -The entire outdoor area reserved. It's a beautiful lawn and deck with the bar, fire pits, cornhole, and plenty of seating. -Delicious appetizers brought out on trays and passed by servers (chicken fingers, egg rolls, pretzels, pigs in a blanket, etc). -All you can eat pizza bar for dinner, and an enormous cake for dessert. -Four lanes of unlimited bowling (including shoes) for the four hours. -The indoor private lounge reserved. The staff at 33 Elmwood were fantastic. My mom, a total momzilla, is still raving about how wonderful they were. I'm mostly amazed that they were able to handle her. The army of servers went above and beyond to ensure the wedding was perfect, and I'd highly recommend them for any event. read more

I recently attended my 40th reunion here (with about 80 in attendance) and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was prompt and attentive and very helpful. The food was delicious.....savory hummus dip, onion dip , homemade potato chips, meatballs in marinara sauce, chicken wings, bacon wrapped scallops, about 10 different types of pizza.....food was rotated and changed nicely. We had bocce ball and cornhole courts, our own event room and were even allowed to go outside to see the band performing. The place is clean and shiny...ample amounts of bathrooms for large groups too. Ample amounts of parking! We were allowed to bring our own music for our private room and have a slide show...and I was happy that there was a large TV behind the bar that was playing the Red Sox at NYY.... read more

Maine needed you, 33 Elmwood. Let's face it, 207: we spend a lot of time inside during the winter. It's easy to spend cold months at home (... getting drunk). 33 Elmwood is the social escape we all needed. It has something for everyone: Bocce! Bowling! Live music! Wine tastings! Good food! Great cocktails! And? It's family-friendly. And? The staff is unbelievably friendly. And? There's a ton of parking. And? The food and drink prices are reasonable. Came here for drinks and snacks with a friend, and we were genuinely blown away at how welcoming and laid-back the atmosphere was. Went to the bar and had really genial repartee with a bartender. He eventually left and the next bartender we had was just as friendly and engaging. And - as it got closer to closing time - the servers came to check on us and just say hi. It feels like a real community here. What we enjoyed: 1. That vegetarian and gluten-free items were clearly labeled on the menu (and the menu seems to constantly have new stuff)! 2. That the cocktail menu also changes, but you can still order things that were previously available (like the Iced Toddy - what a beautifully crafted drink)! 3. The Deep Fried Deviled Eggs. WHAT. WHERE HAVE THESE BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE? They are literally a deep fried deviled egg with a blob of sriracha. They bring the party, 33 Elmwood, so don't you dare get rid of them. Love it. Telling everyone about it. However... I don't see this as a destination during the summer. It's real market is going to be cabin fever season. It's also a bit frustrating that they close at 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, especially since they're not located near any other restaurant or bar. You're going to just 33 or you're going to end your night there. Not that that's a bad thing; the older I get, I think having this kind of forced cap on my evening actually is better for me in the long run. 33. You're for me! read more

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My second visit, this time with my 11 year daughter and my husband. First we lunch, then we tried the candle-pin bowling. You can eat and and play at the same time if you want to...the table set up at the bowling lanes is great, not awkward at all like at other places, and the server was always there ready to get us whatever we wanted, but personally, perhaps I'm a little bit of a germ-a-phobe, eating and bowling at the same is gross. SO MANY HANDS are touching the bowling balls, and then your food and put it in your mouth - nasty. So, we ate first in the dining room. I had shrimp tacos which were just OK. My daughter and husband both had a burger, which they are thought was just OK...but really good for a bowling alley! The big hit of the lunch were the Burnt Ends, little bite size pieces of brisket with bbq sauce. SO GOOD! After eating we were ready to bowl...candle pin style, but they have regular 10-pin style lanes too. The small balls and small pins were great. The lanes have optional bumpers that are set at the individual level. We paid for 1 hour and got almost two full games in. We were a bit slow...could have sped up a little to get the full 2 games done. Great afternoon! read more

For what this venue is, indoor entertainment, food and drink, it doesn't get any better in Maine from my experiences. I have been here a couple of times to play bocce ball with friends and family. We have enjoyed it every time! The staff that welcomes you when you walk in is friendly and helpful, explaining how things work :) The wait staff is energetic and enthusiastic! The menu looks creative and some day I will have something to eat while we are here. From what I have seen from other people's plates and tables, it looks decent too. The area near the bocce ball courts is neat and clean with comfy IKEA chairs to lounge in if you would like. While I complained at first from the bocce ball courts being a little uneven, i realized it actually mimics yards pretty well....no yard is actually perfectly flat! Genius! :) They don't have a huge selection of local beers, but the good news, they have local beer!! Bocce is $5 per person for an hour Also - I am alllll about a parking lot. There is a parking lot!! :) Yay! The live music was great on Saturday night, however, when it is crowded, there is a lot of chatter, a lot of music and the large facility makes it pretty loud in there. But it is FUN in here! I can't wait to return to bowl and eat and drink and bocce....so many options! I highly recommend this place. read more

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February 2018 update: I appreciated how big the space was and the fact that the bocce and cornhole lanes were far from the rest of the activity (bowling lanes, bar, kitchen). It made everything feel super private. The poutine was fabulous! So much cheese and gravy! The beer selection isn't as local as I'd hoped. The only local beer on the menu was Maine Beer Company, I hope they expand the offerings in the future (as I said in my prior review). I did get to try a Two Roads Espresso stout that was great! I'd love to return with a group of friends for more winter cornhole. Decent draft beer list with a few local options (Maine beer company, specifically). The space has been reinvented and its truly gorgeous. I sat at the bar after work and had 2 beers and the kimchi crab salad. The salad was tasty! But it had some sort of marinated mango with Cilantro which is not what I call kimchi. I found a couple of shells in the crab, but I'm not blaming them for that. Crab is so very difficult to pick. I am concerned about the noise level when they open all bowling lanes as the space is completely open and it was pretty loud already. I will definitely be back! read more

So, this review is on the whole experience here (now that I've been twice). The bowling (big balls) is great; the shoes are new, not old and stinky; the lanes and scoring work as they are supposed to... no complaints there. The 1-star deduction is for the food. The first time we went it was a quiet Tuesday night. We shared some of their lush popcorn at the bar before we moved to the bowling alley. Once there we ordered more food. I had a salad which was small, but so was the price, so far so good. I added chicken to it for $4 and got 3 small slivers... hmmm... bit stingy I thought. Today (busy Sunday) the food was shocking. Everything should be fresh off the grill - so many people to serve (you would think)! I had a pulled pork sandwich that would make a living pig blush. The meat was sparse and what there was was as tough as old boots - like it had gone cold but kept in a warmer for hours (and hours). The sweet potato chips were so salty I could not eat more than one without consuming my daily sodium allowance. I asked for some regular fries as a replacement and they too were piled with salt (that I wiped off each one before I ate it). Who on earth is over-salting everything in the kitchen?? I like the over all entertainment value here so will probably return, but if I eat here again will stick to things on the menu that I know are good. read more

33 Elmwood - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

33 Elmwood is a great place! Their basic burgers, fries, and salads are surprisingly delicious (and very affordable compared to Portland). They offer a veggie burger as well, which is a plus. Would definitely recommend visiting, especially for the outdoor patio area. read more

33 Elmwood - veggie burger with fries - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

I just love everything about this place! The food is absolutely delicious. The prices can be a bit steep. I'd recommend it more for an adult outing, but I promise every bite will be worth it. It's spacious, inviting, and entertaining. This is the perfect place to meet up with a group. There's cornhole, bocce, and both candlepin and 10 pin bowing. They even have an event room that can be rented out for functions, if you'd like a more private party setting. read more

33 Elmwood - Mac N Cheese With Deep Fried Shredded Pork - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

First time visiting and we were not disappointed! Where to begin... Food - Definitely the highlight of the visit! Great variety of choices and most items are made from scratch in-house. It definitely shows in the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. Some reviews mention the food being expensive, but I think it's more than reasonable considering the quality. Had the burnt ends (unbelievably delicious) and pretzel sticks (soft and warm) appetizers. The wife had the white pizza and I had the Cuban sandwich (as good of a Cuban you'll find anywhere). Both were entirely homemade and we both enjoyed all of the food very much. Service - Everyone we interacted with was very friendly and helpful. It was a warm and welcoming environment. Our server was extremely helpful with recommendations and was attentive during our visit. Games - We played Bocce and Candlepin. We hadn't played candlepin in a long time and loved it! Games are games, so how can you not have fun! The shoes are new and clean, and the servers pay close attention for food and drink orders while you play. Overall - The food was the highlight for us, but then again, we're suckers for scratch made. If you like homemade meals and fun, you can't go wrong. We'll definitely be back! read more

33 Elmwood - Burnt Ends - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

33 Elmwood has some potential to be the next biggest hotspot off the beaten path. It can be a good place to catch up with friends, spend family time, or grab a bite to eat. The good--Bocce, corn hole, bowling, food and drinks all in one. Who would have ever thought? Not to mention, bocce and corn hole are $5 an hour per person. The iffy--We went on a Sunday afternoon. It was relatively quiet, so we got a bocce lane immediately. There was a waitress walking around who was super kind. We ordered a few glasses of water and a soda. When our time was up, it was almost impossible to find her to pay our bill. The needs improvement--We got there at 2:10pm. We paid for an hour for 5 people. At 3pm the girl from the front desk comes down and tells us that our time expired at 3pm and the next group was waiting for our lane. I kindly explained that we didn't arrive until 3:10pm and we only had 2 more throws until our game was over. She allowed us to finish. There was a party going on on two lanes and there was one free lane next to us. Is this normal protocol that you don't get a full hour if you get there in between :00 and :30 or :30 and :00? In our hour, we were not able to get through a full game of bocce, and we moved pretty quickly through our throws. Next time we come here, I would definitely either get 2 lanes or pay for 2 hours so we don't feel rushed. read more

33 Elmwood - Bocce ball in action. - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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SO.MUCH.YES! 33 Elmwood is doing it all right in the name of all things millennial. Bocce ball/cornhole field, bowling, bar with good selection of beers and cocktails, super friendly staff, good food, lots of space, and family friendly - it's seriously fun for all. Food favorites: - brussel sprouts - mac & cheese - Rueben sandwich Won't be ordering again: - fettuccini Alfredo (suuuuuper watery, our waitress actually noticed that we hadn't eaten half of it and offered to take it off our tab!) - big Mac pizza (i think they forgot to add the big Mac sauce...) I think the real hit for this place, is it's super fun and chill atmosphere. It's a place for adults to let loose and play games and have fun- whether it be with friends or with family. They should really consider keeping this place open late on the weekends, I think they could pull a lot of people in with late night bowling, bocce, and cornhole. Really excited for this place. It's definitely on my radar of "it" places here in Maine!! read more

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33 Elmwood is A-OK. It is a bit loud. We were going to sit in the bar but could not hear each other talk so we switched to the dining area and it's a bit better but still a very loud restaurant. I got the buffalo wings and they were delicious. It's definitely a good spot for families to enjoy an evening bowling & eating. Not sure if I would rush back if I was not going to bowl. read more

33 Elmwood - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Eh maybe I just don't get it. I've been here a few times and it's always the same story. Average bar snack foods, cheesy fries and nachos. The bowling alley is fine, comparable to what you would pay in town Portland. Drinks are same price as they would be in town. Not seeing much of a benefit other than better parking. You have to pay to play bocce ball and corn hole here, which I thought was odd. This is typically free elsewhere. I pay to play and am told to go to a bocce ball lane. There are always toddlers and babies crawling around all the lanes, including the one my group is supposed to be playing on. Seems this is the play area where parents drop their kids off while they drink and/or bowl. I thought I would be here more often since I live really close by but I just don't care for it. read more

I had a hard time deciding between four and five stars for 33 Elmwood. Compared to the bowling alleys I grew up with this is clearly a fantastic experience on every front. The building is cleaner and modern, the food has actual effort put into it, they've even added bocce and cornhole. However, I feel like I have to take into account that none of the food items or cocktails we tried were all that great (even though we had high hopes after reading through the menu). It's clearly a huge step forward from the days of the grimy cigarette-filled bowling alleys from my childhood. I'd totally come back here again for a great time bowling and would absolutely get a beer and some appetizers with it but I don't think I'll be ordering more of their larger format meals or cocktails. read more

I just left what should be the "Next Big Thing" around Portland. Whoever created this space did it right. "What is 33 Elmwood?" you may be asking yourself... Well it is everything you want it to be and more. Candlepin bowling, bocce (aka lawn bowling), corn hole, local drafts, fresh food, and PHENOMENAL service is the name of their game. A group of us strolled into "33" on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted by a cheerful hostess who looked at our confused faces and said "Hello. Welcome, how can I help you? Will you be playing a game today or eating?" We looked confused because of the size of this establishment. It must easily sit 150 people between the restaurant and bar area. We decided to eat first, then play. Upon being seated, our server Matthew, was there within a minute to get our drink order and answer all of our questions. "How long have you been open?" - 3 weeks. "Who is Tod?" - He invented the new mechanism for candlepin bowling . He is also a cool older gentleman who likes burgers. "Will you have karaoke just for us?" - Sure! It would be a great thing to do in the lounge... Yes, we were those annoying guests who asked about 150 questions. The place was such a drastic change from the flea market that used to be located here, that we need to know more. So Matthew sent over Sergio, the manager. Sergio is from Northern Italy and he regaled us with historic details from the region. He answered our additional questions and made us feel welcome back any time! But enough about the service.. Beers are local and run 6-8$ a pint. They have an extensive wine list and craft made cocktails (10-14$). Sandwiches run 8-14$, normal for Portland, and come with house made everything. Dinners are 14-20$. A few folks got a shrimp sandwich on a steam bun. The sandwich was ok, the best thing about it was the Korean BBQ sauce. I'm not sure if it would be my go to food here, it lacked something with the way the shrimp was cooked... I wanted them seared... or shredded... or, I don't know, I just wanted them a different way. We also had a delicious butternut squash pasta with a balsamic reduction. The pasta was homemade and hearty. I liked this dish and would order it again. I need to further investigate the food situation here, because everything was good, but I want to crave something on their menu intensely. My friend, a pescatarian, wanted more veggie options (maybe a tempeh reuben?), but as a meat eater, I was just fine. We sat for a few hours, laughing, acting like idiots, and then a few of us traveled to the bocce area. Bocce is 5$ per person per hour. We had a great time chatting and playing. Lane 3 is not level, but we made due by banking our shots off the rails. We decided this was a great place to relax and have a fun Sunday afternoon. Overall, I was more than pleased by this spot. Its a great middle ground for those of us who live in the Lakes Region and I think between 33 Elmwood and Lenny's the urban sprawl is apparent in the outskirts of Portland AND much needed for the Up and Coming edges of the Greater Portland area. Great job and I can't wait for the final stages of the lounge and the candle pin lanes. This gal is gonna be a regular here! read more

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It was the Friday night after Thanksgiving and I was looking for a hassle free dinner spot for 12 people with plenty of easy parking. I knew 33 Elmwood had just opened and figured we would try it out. I called and made an reservation for 6:30. When we arrived, our table was ready for us and upon entering the dining room, it looked like a lot of other people were looking for the same thing I was. On the other hand, this is a beautiful, new spacious restaurant/bowling alley/bocce court/bar, and there was plenty of room for everyone! With 12 people ordering apps and dinner, I was able to sample/see a whole lot of the menu. Apps/snacks: The meatballs were all good. Generous amount for $7. My favorite were the Moroccan lamb, but other loved the Korean BBQ Roasted brussels. Very good. Soft pretzel. Very good, wished it had been bigger. Fried deviled eggs. Avoid. Something about the preparation made the egg white taste like flattened wet rubber. Not good and I LOVE deviled eggs! Mains: I personally ordered the coconut shrimp steam bun, which was tasty, I also sampled the hangar steak which was exceptional (I will definitely get that next time!) I also heard big positives about the burger and the Rachel sandwich The two people sitting next to me ordered the grilled cheese, they seemed to like it but spent a lot of time talking through why they liked it, the way some people do when they are not sure if they like something. Three people ordered desserts: The tiramisu: Good but nothing like any Tiramisu I have ever had. I think 33 Elmwood has created a reduxmisu, which is cool, but maybe call it something else so people don't have one kind of thing in mind. The lemon merengue pie: Lemon pie part good, yet almost no merengue. A TINY artisinal dollop. Disappointing for merengue lovers! The fried dough: Small pieces of fried dough for dipping. Good idea, too small and not enough dip. Our waiter and the staff in general were super friendly and attentive. After all the feasting, the best part of the night was a family Bocce game. Super fun, lots of laughs! So nice to have a spot with great food AND fun games that works for the older crowd. I will absolutely, definitely be back and recommend you check 33 Elmwood out. read more

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Our first visit was for a friend's birthday on Saturday night, and we were impressed! This is such a great space - lots of variety and fun activities. The drinks were good - I tried the Bourbon Smash (one with peach which was nice and sweet, and one with blackberry which was less sweet and more to my taste), and the spouse had the Cucumber Cooler (excellent). I had a piece of the cheesecake (thin, more of a cheesecake bar with a chocolate cookie crust) and I liked it. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Every time we come here we have a spectacular time. Most recently we attended the 33 Elmwood wine tasting. The wines were terrific, and were made more so by the wonderful stories and education provided by Sergio. One interesting thing we learned this week, is that items on the menu that look the same as the last time you visited are often completely different. For example the falafals changed completely between our last two visits. So keep experimenting. read more

It's a great concept: entertainment and food in a family friendly atmosphere. Can't argue at all as my friend, me and my 2 kids had a great meal, bowled and had a generally great time. We were particularly struck by the extensive, thoughtful menu. This ain't TGIF or Ground Round arcade food. We're talking steak, artisanal Mac and cheese, veggie burgers and even a stir fry. All in all the ticket reached $150: that's dinner for 4, drinks and an hour of duckpin bowling. There's no substitute for family fun. read more

33 Elmwood - Me and the kids bowling at 33 Elmwood - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Never have I ever had fresh oysters while bowling candlepin, but 33 Elmwood delivered! We had a wonderful time bowling and dining at this quaint establishment. Bowling lanes are numbered on hanging doors at the end of the lane--it felt like we were in Monsters, Inc.! The vibe and decor was modern and simple, and the whole places looked really good. We had a server at our lane, who brought us water upon our request. We later ordered the Poutine, Brussels sprouts, and oysters, all of which were fabulous. We purchased an hour of bowling, which was $30, and the food was moderately priced but a great value. Just be cautious that the dining room and bowling alley are separate, and as such, we only saw our server once in a blue moon, and we had to ask for more water even though she saw us trying to melt our ice into more drinking water--we were thirsty, as the competition was epic! It might just be better to order drinks at the bar, especially on a busy night, if that's possible. The front desk woman rolled her eyes at us when we asked a question about the bowling rates and made us feel uncomfortable. (No big deal, we've all had a bad day!) As we were leaving, another front desk person (who looked like a head chef or manager) was very friendly and asked about our experience and thanked us for our patronage--left a really great taste in our mouths when we were leaving. I'd definitely be back in a heartbeat. read more

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I keep going here hoping for better, but I continue to be disappointed. I like the atmosphere of the place, which isn't easy to carry off when your restaurant has a noisy bowling alley. We tend to sit either at the bar or in a tall top table by the bar. I've ordered a few things off the menu including the shrimp tacos, brussel sprouts, and a burger. My GF has tried a few of the other items. All of our dishes are meh. Nothing memorable. The drinks are OK, but the big reason for 2 stars is the complete lack of attention of the serving staff. On the 3 occasions I've been here as a patron (we also went here when a friend rented out a back room), the bartenders tend to completely ignore us, even when we sit at the bar and when things are slow. This last time the bartender came up immediately after we sat ourselves, but before we had a chance to look at the drink menu. We said we needed another minute and then waited 10 more minutes until she returned. (There was no one sitting at the bar and only one other table that had already been served.) Bartender never checked back on us, and we constantly had to flag down another waitress to ask the bartender so we could place our food orders and get the check. Again: no one else in the bar area except the other table. Everyone has an off night, but this has been our consistent experience. Poor, indifferent service and mediocre food. Too many other places nearby. read more

My boyfriend and I visited on a Wednesday evening, which according to google is not during their peak hours, so we were surprised to find the parking lot almost half full of cars. We almost considered going somewhere else because we were worried it would be really loud (I'd been fighting a headache all day), but thankfully we walked in and it was relatively quiet! We opted to eat at a table and then tried bowling after. Our waiter made this experience so awesome that I want to go back just to hang out with him. I got the mac and cheese and my boyfriend got the 33 burger with bacon. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. The bill was a little higher than I expected: two entrees, 2 beers, 1 cider, tax & tip we ended at $70. After eating, we headed over to try some candlepin bowling. It was $15 for a half hour for both of us and shoes. My only issue is that the electronic scoring system needs some help - we spent half of our time correcting the score (I'm too competitive to just play). I would knock down one pin and the system would count 5. So if you're competitive and looking for candlepin bowling, i would try some place else. Otherwise the place was awesome! It's enormous and the atmosphere/decorations are awesome. We want to go back again to try bocce ball (I believe it's $5 per hour). read more

33 Elmwood - Mac and cheese and the 33 burger with bacon - Bowling Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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I'm a huge fan on candlepin, only because I SUCK at regular bowling. I love the vibe here. They recently opened, and I like how there's so much to choose from: candlepin, regular bowling, cornhole, you can you sit and eat dinner, or just sit at the bar. We have been here multiple times and the only downfall we've encountered is issues with the bowling machines freezing whenever we hit a strike/spare, so we had to manually keep count of our scores. This was probably only a temporary technical issue. The food is good, but the menu is a little strange and also limited depending on your tastes-aka, for picky people like myself. Overall I vote atleast four stars. The vibe in here is great, the service is friendly, and considering we have been three times and are recognized by the server we have had everytime makes us feel welcome. Note-They are busy, so sometimes you have to wait a couple hours for a lane. read more

Not impressed, Party of 4 and the first two things we attempted to order, they were out of, Sunday at 1pm. Second choices were for pizza and their signature 33 Elwood steak sandwich. Skimpy ingredients to say the least, it was down right SAD. The pizza was pathetic and barely cooked, with Greek toppings that maybe had a tablespoon of ingredients right in the middle of the pie leaving 2 inches of bare crust. Signature sandwich had maybe 1 -2 oz of meat that didn't come close to filling the bread. Service was also sad. Too Bad! read more

My first visit and was not disappointed. Fun atmosphere. We were there for a fundraising event. Loved all the food options that there are GF options if needed. Loved the game options too! Would totally go back looking forward to trying other menu items as I only had appetizers read more

Westbrook needed a place like this! This expansive space has a lot to offer for a variety of people and different moods. Candlepin bowling, regular bowling, cornhole, bocce, food and drinks. I like the large bar area that hosts live music occasionally. The cornhole space is great and it's such a fun game. The area can fit a large number of people in different lanes. The bowling is fun and clean shoe rentals are easy to come by. My one thing I'll say about the bowling is it seems some of the lanes are not even. My friends and I bowled further down toward the end and no matter how the ball was rolled, it always steered to the left. I hadn't encountered that problem on the middle lanes when I bowled on those before with another group of friends. The menu is diverse. My friends ordered the nachos. Be prepared for a deconstructed nacho in a cast iron skillet with chips on the side. Use a spoon to put the dip on your chip! The potato chips are delicious and made in house. If you are bowling and want to order drinks or food, the wait times on these and the wait staff can be a while. If there was some sort of call system for servers just in the bowling lanes, that may be more efficient. If you want to host a party, they book those, too! They also have private spaces available for groups. Overall, this is a fun, local place! read more

This place is a great addition to the suburbs! They have bowling, live music, great food, high end beer selection and lots to do! They even have bocce ball! The poutine was out of this world good. If you're going to get anything, get the poutine. The staff is super friendly and they have consistent live music in the front bar space. The suburbs just got a bit more fun! Definitely check this spot out for a fresh new spin on date night! read more

I appreciate everything 33 Elmwood has to offer. Where else can you have a versatile place for entertainment that includes bocce ball, corn hole, candle-pin or big-ball bowling, and even has a solid bar and restaurant? 33 Elmwood saw a market, and they went for it. I have been to 33 Elmwood a couple times, and the restaurant changes their menu frequently, so when you find a favorite, do not be surprised if it is gone by your next visit. The first time I went, they had this AMAZING chicken and waffles dish that was served with Fireball whiskey syrup...literally could have died. Unfortunately a month later it was gone from the menu. Fried deviled eggs? Uhh, get them. You won't regret it, and they seem to stay on the menu consistently. Other times I have ordered the flatbread pizzas and they are decent, but nothing to go crazy for. However, one time I ordered a squid ink ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms. I'm not one to ever complain about my dish, as I am really not a picky person, but this dish was the worst thing I have tasted. One of my other friends had ordered the same dish and both of us really tried to eat it, but we just couldn't. Consensus...the restaurant has some really decent dishes, and some not-so-good dishes. I would stick to fan favorites or at least ask your waitress what is popular on the menu. 33 Elmwood also has a decent local craft beer list along with some unique cocktail options. They also provide some good wines, so getting drinks here is always a solid option. You can sit at the bar or they have some small tables that you can sit at by the bar as well. As far as bowling, bocce, and corn hole, 33 Elmwood is decently priced. If you are looking to bowl, you get an hour's worth of bowling for $30 between your whole group. Bocce and corn hole are priced at $5 per person per hour, which again is relatively cheap for some fun entertainment. Overall, 33 Elmwood is a versatile place for a night of fun, or just meeting some friends for drinks or dinner! read more

Bocce and corn hole turned out to be a lot of fun when played with really fun people despite the slanted floor that kept making our bocce balls curve and move toward one side. But that's not a deal breaker for me for the food here was also delicious. I tried some brussel sprouts and poutine, and my taste buds and belly approved. In short, this is a really cool place to have some indoor winter fun with friends. read more

My family and I went to 33 Elmwood to celebrate my birthday. We were a party of 18, 9 adults, and 9 kids under the age of 12. I had done research online, and visited their website, which stated kids eat free on Sundays between 4-8pm. The menu looked interesting. We were told when we called to make a reservation that we could reserve our table for dinner but that the bowling, bocce, and corn hole games were first come first served. I also confirmed that the kids meals would be free, and I was told YES.(more on this later in the review). We arrived 1.5 hours before our dinner reservation and all the games were busy and there was a rather long wait. The rules for playing the games are a little obscure, and it was not explained well enough to us when we made our reservation that you get on to a list upon arrival to bowl or play the other games, but you MUST stay in the building until your name is called...having younger kids with you, playing the "waiting game" is a very poor way to spend your time. Luckily we lived close by, and came back for our dinner reservation and we were able to bowl after we ate. The menu was VERY disappointing. The service was even MORE disappointing! Only one or two kid-friendly choices on the menu! This, in a place where kids can play games, but not have enough choices to eat. The food was marginal, and the waiter who helped us kept making excuses over and over about the kitchen staff not being prepared and they had a new menu, and this and that....we waited with 9 kids over an hour to get our food. We had shrimp tacos, pizza, and some had the seared duck breast, and the crab cakes. All pretty decent portions, but not very tasty. We feel the kitchen was WAY understaffed that night, and they were really dealing with a lot of other issues... In the end, we were not charged for 4 of the kids meals, which technically should have been 4 OTHER meals as well, but we paid w/o getting into it. Our waiter had NO IDEA that the kids were eating free...he had to go and ask the manager. (BTW: The sandwich board mentioned about the kids eating free as you walked in, and as I mentioned, I had that clarified when we made the reservation). Bowling afterward was really fun. The kids liked it. They have gutter guards, as well as candle pin AND reg. bowling. We will give 33 Elmwood another shot...but this experience was not a great one. read more

We're lucky to live right around the corner from 33 Elmwood, a fun spot that opened up last year in Westbrook. They have an excellent rotating beer list, awesome small plates (try the Korean meatballs and the soft baked pretzels), great pizzas and an often changing list of burgers and sandwiches. We try to mix it up each time we go. We also like going for the bowling or Bacci. Great for the kids and grownups alike, give it a shot! read more

I've been here about 4 times now so I feel like I've collected enough intel to write a review. Based on the full parking lot every time I visit, I'm really surprised this place is doing as well as it is. I thought the distance away from Portland would impact it regardless of its food and services, but I have a feeling 33 is also pulling from the Windham area. What I like: - the novelty of the place: you can eat dinner, grab a cocktail/beer, listen to live bands (on some nights), or bowl, play bocce, or cornhole. It's impossible to be bored here. - variety of seating areas - you can hang out at the bar, sit in a pub table in the bar, sit in the dining area, or lounge out on the bocce courts or bowling area. This place is Huge! - Friendly and attentive bar staff. When it's not too busy they will happily chat with you. What I'm ok with: - Food is good, not great. Some of the stuff (pulled pork sandwich, calamari) is great, while other (burger, flatbreads) is meh. Especially for the price (see below). What I don't like: - Prices - everything seems to be a few dollars more expensive than it should be for being so far outside downtown Portland. - Loudness - you need to shout over the music and the bowling to have a conversation at the bar. - The bocce court isn't level - at least court 3 isn't - which makes the balls veer into the wall. Overall, a great, novel place to spend an evening with friends. I'll be back. read more

Bar services less than average Burger was absolutely horrible - not edible! Beers expensive Bowling awesome but should charge by game versus by time as we had to race through the last two rounds of our game Bathrooms super clean Abby our floor waitress was amazing- thank you!! Not sure we will be back read more

Food- delicious Atmosphere- fun Service - great Price - beers are wayyyyy overpriced!!! read more

Came to 33 Elmwood with a few friends and had a blast bowling! Cool venue with lots to do apart from bowling (corn-hole & bocce ball too). We ordered a few apps which were also delicious. We got nachos, chicken fingers, frittatas, and meatballs all of which were tasty. Overall great atmosphere and spot with friends, or even family. The one huge miss in my opinion is the hours- they close down at 10pm; we were beyond baffled and felt like the night had just started and we couldn't even finish our string- that was the only bummer. We told management our suggestion, and they said there haven't been enough people to warrant staying open later. Hopefully that changes because this would be an awesome spot to hang out at regularly on the weekends! read more