Fantastic! I'm from out of town and the closest thing we have to this is Round1 and it doesn't come…read moreclose. The two separate areas for the bowling is a nice feature (if you want something a little more quiet or less crowded). There appears to be a big meeting area in between for parties. Lots of game options and then the sports area (pool tables and lots of seating). We truly only experienced bowling and the service related to that. We did the VIP experience for our 9 people and had two servers for us. We ordered drinks via the QR code and they came out relatively quickly. We did a couple appetizers while bowling - the spinach artichoke dip and some cold cheese dip with potato chips. Both were fine, bar level nothing to really write about. The thing I remember is that one of our lanes kept having issues switching between players and the other kept having the balls get stuck at the return. Otherwise, they were playing 90s-00s music videos that were totally my jam. Can't complain about that!

This could be THE place to watch sports with your friends...BUT they rely too much on the screens…read moreand decor. Food is mediocre at best and is severely overpriced. This is after at least half a dozen visits. The food just NEVER delivers. Please, Big Al's...make your food a priority and you will have more business then you know what to do with.

Vault 31 is the perfect place for the geeky and nerdy to hangout. The foid here is ideal comfort…read morefood while playing a wide range of new and classic video games. The owners and their staff and always on top of things and provide excellent service at all times. Then there is the Cafe side that offers a cozy nook to enjoy a little bit more mellow of a vibe. ​

Group of 8. Cover for 8 ppl or more? Ok…read more.. Also, you can tell when a place doesn't want your business. They treat you as such.

Had a great family outing here! Made reservations for 8 people online and paid a small deposit…read more Appreciate that you can make online reservations months in advance. When we arrived on reservation day, the staff was prepared with our reservation information and we completed the remaining payment and shoe rentals for our group. The process was smooth and painless. The snack bar staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We ordered the club sandwich with fries and the pretzels with nacho cheese. Both were really good. We were pleasantly surprised. Reasonably priced and fresh ingredients. The establishment was clean and set up well. Happy we were able to eat while we bowled down by the scoring machine. We also appreciated that they spread out the bowling groups well, so we didn't feel like we were bowling on top of each other. Overall a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!

What a throw back bowling ally! Fun spot to take the kids. Lots and lots of lanes. It's a bit…read morestated but that half the charm.

I've been to bowling alleys, that look like hell. They look 1987-1993. Like a time capsule…read more This place is well taken care of and has gotten some updates. The food is great and they have some killer items on the menu. Pizza, burgers, nachos, pretzels. The staff were friendly which is always a plus. The lanes were all well maintained. Bowling here was a 10/10 experience. Definitely coming back here.

Fun no frills old school bowling alley! It's nostalgic and well maintained We had a blast!read more

I wasn't planning on finding a new favorite place that day. My son and I had one mission: swing by…read moreGameStop, grab a couple of games, and head home before I somehow got talked into buying another controller we definitely didn't need. We took a different exit through Vancouver Mall, and that's when I spotted a sign that read, "Ice Cream - $1 a scoop." Well... now we're negotiating. One scoop turned into wandering into Round1, and I swear I felt like I accidentally walked into an arcade the size of a small airport. If you're into claw machines, congratulations you've found your homeland. I think they had enough of them to keep a thousand stuffed animals unemployed. Everywhere I looked there were lights flashing, people laughing, prizes dangling just out of reach, and enough games to make my son forget I existed for a while. Then I saw it. The bowling alley. I lit up like a kid who just found out recess got extended. I love bowling, and usually a bowling night means my wallet leaves with a limp. By the time you pay for bowling, shoes, food, drinks, and whatever else mysteriously ends up on the bill, you're wondering if you accidentally financed the lanes. Round1 was different. It's affordable, it's convenient, and it's sitting right inside the mall. That's a dangerous combination... mostly for my free time. The whole place was spotless. The staff was friendly, everything looked modern, and the lighting and giant screens gave it that fun, energetic vibe without feeling over the top. It's not the biggest bowling alley you'll ever see, but honestly, who cares? It's close, it's clean, there's great food just steps away, and after you're done bowling you can lose to your kid in a racing game before watching him dominate a claw machine you swear is rigged. I lived in Vancouver for a while years ago, and now that I'm back, I'm constantly surprised by all the new places popping up. This was one of those surprises that made me smile. I'm not even a huge arcade guy by myself, but with my son? It turned an ordinary shopping trip into one of those afternoons you remember long after the games are over. Some people rate places by comparing them to the biggest and fanciest entertainment centers. I rate them by one simple question: Did I leave happier than when I walked in? The answer here is an easy yes. Round1 isn't just an arcade. It's one of those places where a quick stop somehow turns into, "Wait... we've been here three hours?" Five stars from me. Just don't blame me when you tell your kids you're "just stopping by for a minute" and suddenly you're carrying a giant stuffed banana, holding bowling shoes, and wondering where the afternoon went.

This was our first experience with a Round1 and there's definitely some great things, along with…read moresome not-so-great things. Let's start off with the claw machines, we had a blast (for the most part). The large and medium claws we found we could win before it was time for payout. The mini claws, were just as expensive as the other claw machines, and way harder to win from. As for the arcade section, it was very lackluster. The games were pricey, some didn't work, while others were missing balls or beanbags. It was hard to accumulate enough tickets to get anything substantial from the prize area. The staff we encountered had mixed attitudes. Some were very nice and helpful with resetting the claw machines, while others seemed putout, that they hated working there, and were quite surly. Overall we enjoyed ourselves in the claw area, and would come back just to experience that.

Food~Date/Game Night traditional buffalo wings were good but, (it could have been cooked a lil…read moreharder), truffle Parmesan fries (not good and, the cheese it just an after thought) switched to tater tots so much better (piping hot soft in the inside and, crispy on the outside) 3 each of the Hennessy Passion so very good (highly recommend). Service~Jackie was our waitress super sweet and attentive (she knew when to bring another round). Continue to check on us and, made sure everything tasted good. On Sunday's open until 11:30pm Games .$25 per game and $11 per shoe rental but it was well worth. Ambiance~Very clean and, all the staff was great. Arcade/Tap house to the right when you walk in. We met, talked, laughed, and cheered for a group of people on both sides of us. My husband and I made a bet who would win I almost sweep him under the rug but, I'll take 3-1 (I am trying to figure out what I want;) Plenty of parking. I would highly recommend this bowling alley it's been a few years but, it's just as fun and good vibes as I remembered it to be.

3.5 stars for just the arcade - it's clean, organized, and full of enough bright lights to attract…read moreanyone passing by. Lots of "prize" games but very pricey & of course, the kids we brought wanted to win the big stuff like a brand new Nintendo Switch or PS5. Unfortunately one kid walked away with nothing (as a mom, totally expected that to happen. These games don't allow winners.) but my son spent probably 20+ dollars on a stuffed animal so I guess for him, it wasn't a total bust. The parking lot was pretty full, and I learned walking in that there was a bowling league there. Busy lanes! I can't speak to the food but did get a Bloody Mary which was decent enough. It's a sketchy area, if you aren't Portland-familiar. Don't leave valuables out in the open, blah, blah, blah. You know how the rest goes.

One person running the ticket redemption center buried with one kid let alone another 6 plus…read more Terrible coverage during busy part of day .. I will give Kudos to Greyson working the counter he was trying hard to wait on everyone , needs a raise

My son and I have made it a regular thing to come on Tuesday's to bowl. Great deal at $2 a game…read moreand $2 shoe rental. Lanes are nice. I'm. Or a huge fan of the pins attached to a rope to reset, but hey, we are just having fun. Looks like a great place to bring younger kids. We just bowl so not much to say about the other parts.

A solid 4. Man alive is it EXPENSIVE to bowl now a days. Oh lord - do I sound OLD AF saying that!!!…read moreHa! My daughter and I went to bowl as part of celebrating her birthday. She and I chose King Pins. Well I technically chose them as the bowling was the least expensive in the area. And for us two, for 90 minutes, it was almost $70. Yes. That's EXPENSIVE. So we made the most of it and had a great time. We played with all the options in the bowling area for games and were silly and had fun. And clearly didn't bowl well lol But despite the price - fun was had. Service is okay at best over by the "Tap house," but at least the option exists to have "table service," while you bowl. This trip was just bowling. No arcade! Still 4 stars.

We recently held a teen party here and it was easily one of the easiest planning/executions anyone…read morecould have asked for! It was a last minute ask (thank you, dear child *eye roll*) that I was able to book at a preferred time in under a week, and the kids had fun, which is what mattered most! From start to finish, service was spot on: we were met by Coleton who walked us through the logistics & timing, as well as helped with some changes I requested due to attendance, and our server was Paige who made sure the boys never went without beverages. Pizzas came out quickly so the kids were able to eat & bowl, and everything was timed to perfection so they were able to sing to the Birthday Boy and enjoy cake before heading over for some Laser Tag & arcade time to end the festivities. It was also great to have a table reserved in the arcade area for belongings & whatnot, which also allowed some pitchers of beverages for the rest of the time. The space itself was immaculate and staff was buzzing around to keep tables turned over, bowling balls replaced to their rightful homes for future bowlers and the restrooms (at least the ladies!) were also clean (I know that can be a big deal for families, especially with Littles). All in all, I'd say this was money well spent, especially considering everything that is included in the package. For 7 total kids, I think they played 3-4 games of bowling, we did 2 laser tag games & their arcade time, didn't have to set up, break down or clean up party supplies/food, etc -- id do it again in a heartbeat!

We came here for lunch, approximately about noon, we're in the neighborhood. It has a dark taverny…read moreatmosphere, as we expected. It was quite, about 3 patrons already seated, eating, and a few more at the video games/casino room. We've known about this restaurant for 13 years, since I've been coming in the area to do my market. This is actually the first time, we stopped inside for food. The booth where we sat, was too worn down, that I sank way low, the table comes up to my chest, we decided to sit ourselves on the dining table. The table we picked and already seated by then, was sticky. After my order, I mentioned our waitress, about it, and she came give it a nice clean. We waited awhile for our server, but not too long. Football games were playing on the large screens. From the menu we ordered, BLT sandwich with Beef & Barley Soup (I asked), and French Dip Sandwich with a side salad and Ranch Dressing. All the food were pretty good (since we didn't fix it ourselves), except the au jus which we found a bit salty. Our server was pleasant and checked with us several times. However, at the end, when we were waiting for our check, she went out for smoke. I went to use the restroom, came back, and still waiting for her to finish her smoke, sitting there waiting, bored! The chairs were pretty worn down, the restrooms need a good scrubbing, and re-painted the writings on the walls. In other words, a good make-over!

Great music spot for my favorite groups Mystic Mama and…read moreNorman Sylvester Even a dance floor and live music

A classic bowling alley with an arcade and a bunch of lanes to get your bowl on. At 10 they turn…read moreoff the lights and it's disco time!

We have been consistently coming here at least once a week since a friends birthday party and…read morediscovering our son loved it. The atmosphere is community and family forward. My son is autistic and everyone here has been welcoming, supportive and kind. You can bowl by the game or by the hour, which is so convenient! Booking online is a breeze and there are some adult beverages available too. It's always clean and we are so spoiled to enjoy the quality of the wood lanes and how well they are maintained. From beginners to pro's, you can't beat Milwaukie Bowl.