Sad to find out that most nearby alleys had closed, we happened upon Bowlero Alameda. Since…read morevisiting, we've returned many times and even joined leagues to enjoy perks, practice games, and good vibes on a regular basis. I went from bowling somewhere over 50 to a consistent 100. The bathrooms are clean and the food is decent for bowling alley food (soft pretzel and beer is a classic for a reason). The bar is nice and the bartender Sam is nicer. While it is true that Bowlero has the reputation of gobbling up bowling alleys across the country, there's no hint of corporate detachment from most of the amazing staff at the Alameda location (aside from the one surly chum who seems to hate everyone who checks in), but everyone else is genuinely kind, helpful, and someone I look forward to seeing.

Super clean and organized space, we enjoyed our time at Bowlero. We were able to make an…read moreappointment online, which I highly suggest on weekends since it tends to fill up and get busy. There's good parking, an arcade area, and the interior is fairly new. You're able to order snacks through the staff. Typically there is touch screen to order your food, but it was down when we went. My only feedback is to get that fixed since staff coming by constantly is a little distracting and takes away from the experience especially if you're trying to just spend time with people. Nonetheless they're helpful and kind

This place is crazy nostalgic, and I'm loving it. Playing the games I grew up with, along with the…read moresounds of kids having fun, the games are clean, and the area is fantastic. A nice park around the corner and plenty of restaurants a short walk away. I drove just shy of 100 miles to get there and try their games, and it was worth it. The town is like a cool getaway, especially if you live in an area that gets hot.

Good, wholesome nostalgic fun at a great price! I've taken my 22 year old nephew there when he was…read morea kid and a teen and now I take his younger brother who is 11 there to keep the tradition going.

Devastated that this place might be closing down! It was my first time visiting in Oakland but this…read moreplace had such a charm to it! I couldn't believe during happy hour they had $2 tacos! I was genuinely shook. The arcade games were a bit broken but I can't see them fixing this up cause it's closing down soon. All and all, it's a really nice space I hope it stays open!

I came to this restaurant specifically to watch a World Cup match and decided to order food while…read moreenjoying the game. Unfortunately, the service experience was very disappointing. After placing my order, I waited quite a while and eventually noticed my food sitting next to the cash register. It had apparently been ready for about 25 minutes, yet nobody called my name, brought it to my table, or made any effort to let me know it was ready. By the time I realized it was my order, the food had been sitting there getting cold. What made the experience even more frustrating was that I later saw another review from a customer who described going through the exact same situation. This doesn't seem like an isolated mistake but rather an ongoing issue with how orders are handled.

Love this bowling alley! It's close to home and the staff are so helpful,my lane did great and I…read morehad a fun time! Shoutout to our server Alexis who also made our food for us, as well as Marsha the manager, everything was awesome!!

First time here with the family and grandkids, and we had an amazing time. I haven't been bowling…read morein years, but this place brought it all back. Marissa really made our Sunday morning experience she went above and beyond and was so great with everyone. The bowling alley should be proud to have someone like her representing the place. She even delivered our food, and it was top notch honestly some of the best. This place reminded me of going bowling as a kid... lots of great memories. We'll definitely be back!

Overview: a great date activity or just for fun, a wide variety of holes and challenges, food…read moreavailable, and other fun like pool and arcade games ---- The first time I visited here was to play pool a couple years ago, which is paid through the reloadable game card that you can purchase there. It can get busy at the tables and you might have to wait for one to be free. I also don't remember how much it was per game (sorry!) This time when visiting back home in Alameda we decided to play mini golf! The pricing is as follows (as of August 2026): - $16 - Adults (age 18-64) - $13 - Youth (age 0-17) (Age 0-4 is free when playing with a paid adult) - $13 - Seniors (age 65+) You pay at the front and then there's a ball machine near the entrance where you pull the handle of the color ball you want and it comes down the cool metal wire runway. The lady at the front wasn't super helpful and we kinda wandered around looking for where to get the balls, but once we asked she pointed out where we could get them. There are a standard 19 holes on this course and each one is a cool little tidbit about the Bay Area! It was cool seeing local landmarks and the different challenges for each hole. I was terrible was had a fantastic time playing. My boyfriend on the very last hole, got a hole-in-one which triggers an alarm and you get a free round a mini golf voucher that expires 3 months afterwards! Our very first date was playing mini golf so if we are ever visiting again I'd love to make it a tradition! ---- Overall: a great place for mini golf, super cute local landmarks at each hole, challenging, creative, and very fun!

Had a great birthday party here for my son!…read more At first they seemed very strict when I spoke with them on the phone, but it ended up being very chill and laid back and all the kids (and adults!) had a great time. They probably get people trying to take advantage of them bringing larger groups than expected or whatever. It was golf then lunch then arcade and they were a little flexible with the end time for cake so that we could get maximum arcade! The Chicken fingers and fries were great. They could up their game with the pizza a bit, but haha, the kids seemed happy, and everything in the world doesn't need to be gourmet. Good beers on tap for the parents. Felt a little gross drinking them out of a plastic soda cup, but I digress... Price was good for the value we got! It wasn't cheap, but still pretty reasonable when you factor in the unlimited arcade. One of the staff was super excited to about one of my kid's gift--the Remote Control Skibidi Toilet! Thanks y'all for a fun and low stress party.

Had great food! The cauliflower was delicious and spicy! Our waitress, Alyssa was great!read more

Looking for a weekend ALL YOU CAN EAT brunch? Pinstripes has one for only $38!…read more There's seriously so much to choose from -- easily 20-30 different items, including a carving station, chicken & waffles, breakfast pizza, breakfast pasta, a dessert section, and even a build-your-own omelette station! My favorite was hands down the cioppino, It was SO good that I had to go back for seconds. The carving station was another favorite! For $38 and the amount of food and variety you get, I definitely think it's worth it and would come back again. Service was also quick and friendly! We didn't have a reservation and were still seated right away, which was a nice surprise. Definitely a fun weekend brunch spot when you want a little bit of everything!

I went here to celebrate my birthday with my family. The food was surprisingly good for bowling…read morealleys and arcades. Food is cooked as you order. Ramen was fresh with enough ingredients. Pizza was good. Can't really tell what kind of crust you would call it - crispy on the outside and pillowy in the insides. It has more ingredients than normal pizza places. Best part, ice cream cones - real ice cream or sherbets - are only 99 cents each per scoop. Definitely a bargain. Bowling was fun. You either rent or bring your own shoes. You pay by the game or by the hour. They have bumpers for children and seniors so you can never miss points. Arcade is per game. You purchase a game card and the card can be used with mulitple persons. You just stripe the card for as many machines you want so you can compete. The complex is huge of Japanese entertainment. It features Japanese arcade games, claw machines, billards, private karoake rooms, a sports bar serving alcohol and non-alcohol beverages.

I am so sad. I've been coming here for years and each time i spend over a hundred bucks and always…read moreend up with a few plushies. These past couple times? NOTHING. They are so greedy now. This time around i used my saved up tickets to get a small plush just so i can leave with a prize. Back then, you see everyone holding plushies and walking around. Now, maybe a few lucky winners? They filled a lot of the space with the mini claw machines. Do not play these!! You will not win! The claw strength for most of the machines are zero to none now and they have bumped up the prices for all of the claw machine games. They even force you to pay more for less credits now. Now it's either $120 or $140 ($110 before) and the credits definitely don't last as long anymore. Bad economy i guess. Don't come here if you actually want the prizes After using up 450 credits, i gave up and tried playing one of the marble games, the machine malfunctioned and refused to pay out the tickets. Asked someone to come look, a angry mechanic lady came by and walked around the machine, took a glance and left. I thought they needed to get help or something so i'm just sitting here and waiting for 30 minutes for them to come and try to fix it. Spoiler: they didn't come back to fix it nor come back to give an explanation to us. When i checked back at the reception, they said they sent someone to look at the machine but no one was at the machine(?) I AM LITERALLY SITTING IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE ARE YOU KIDDING ME. Then they sent the same angry mechanic to come back, who gave me a mean glare, opened and tinkered with the machine, couldn't fix anything, and proceeded to walk away without saying a word. Another 15 minutes went by, so i went back to the counter to just ask for my credits back since i don't want to wait anymore. They said they are fixing it and i will get the tickets once they finish fixing the machine. I'm like they aren't even there. But they said they can't give me back my credits -.- Ended up taking an L and just killing off the rest of the card and leaving. It's like they can't afford to let you win It's such a scam Imma just wait until I go back to Japan where it's like a dollar each play and there's actually a chance to win things. Good bye Hayward Round one.

Reopened as Yerba Buena Gardens Ice Arena. Beautiful location, friendly atmosphere, and helpful…read morestaff.

We booked two lanes at Yerba Buena Bowling Center and everyone had a great time. It was a fun and…read morerelaxed experience. For about $34 per person for 2 hours, it felt like good value. The staff were helpful and made the check-in process smooth. Another big plus is that they allow you to bring in your own food and drinks, which made it easy for us to keep things casual. The facilities are clean and well maintained. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and we'd definitely consider coming back.

This karaoke bar is the best! We had the best time! I love the wallpaper and ambiance. Kj was very…read morenice!

I'm giving this place 1 star, because I just got a fraud alert from my bank…read more. Mel o Sees is the ONLY PLACE I used my card yesterday, so the alert had to come from them.. The owner is the bartender, (who j tipped cash, by the way), and I think he running a scam.. I would give this place 0 stars if I could