I love that Root River is part of the Kids Bowl Free program in summer! I took my niece when they…read moreopened at 3. We were there with one other group of people. The staff were very quick, friendly, and helpful.

Service is absolutely horrific. I highly suggest a different bowling alley. Not family friendly…read more Not maintained, needs NEW management. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

The place was clean and playing great jams all night…read more When we arrived we asked if there was any bowling deals and the worker said no so we paid for our 2 games. We wanted to add a third so went up and saw they had an unlimited bowling sign up after we had already paid for 3 games. So we had paid 2x the cost we should've. Felt like we were being upsold. Otherwise it was a good experience and the beer towers were reasonably priced

We came on a Sunday for my 7&8yr olds first time, expecting things not to be busy. Tyler D. was on…read morethe only visible person at the front and got us set up on two lanes, warning us of possible technical problems with one lane. Shortly after our first game, it got insanely busy. Tyler was literally running around- from addressing guests concerns, to running the front desk/getting people set up on lanes to running out food. We did end up having problems with our Lane but Tyler and the mechanic did what they could to get the problem fixed. When it still wasn't working, Ashley helped to get our situation fixed, apologized and gave us passes to try again another day. Even through the mechanical issues and food wait weren't fun and kind of frustrating, Tyler and Ashley left us with a great experience! We will definitely be back!

Food is good but service is the absolute worst. We were the only people eating there and they…read moredidn't offer us drinks, we had to ask for stuff that was supposed to come with the food, and never once got a refill. The waitress/bar tender was more focused on sitting on her phone and she sure enough had her glass full. Although the food is really good but being treated like we are a bother when we are the only one in the restaurant portion is BS. Will never come back and will make sure people know not to come either Also while sitting next to the window, they have a bunch of dead flies on the inside. Very appetizing to look at.

Back to Whirlyball this time for a private event I worked with their team to organize the event and…read morethey did a good job putting the program together we started downstairs with renting a court and a few bowling lanes. We also added some large games to our space as well. We then made it upstairs for our dinner program and the buffet was amazing! Delicious and tenor serving they have a very nice event space upstairs. The staff were very nice. Two notes would just be that they had our program run on a court back to back with another group so it was ackward since we needed all those large games set up, had preset beverages and appetizers. Plus a full check in table. The other court was empty so I'm not certain why we weren't just in the other space. Then they also only had the front bar open in the first hour versus the one right at the courts and bowling where we were and other guests enjoying their time. In the case of our group it also left us separated into two since as they waited for drinks then they just became comfortable in the front bar talking. They did open the upstairs bar once we moved up there. I would book an event here again I would just make sure to clearly note some of those details and/or even book the court an extra hour to ensure no crossover even though I was able to set up 15 minutes before our event start. Everyone had a really fun time and for many it was their first time experiencing it.

First time here. The food is on the lower end. But who goes to the bowling alley to get quality…read morepizza or burgers. Pizza tasted like a $2 frozen pizza. Came in for kids birthday party while the lady and I were going to grab a burgeVery crowded place. They booked a party from 11:00 to 1:00 but as 12:40 came staff started rushing to get it the kids done and out of the lanes. As the kids were bowling the asshole adults started pushing out little kids claiming that their bowling league starts at 1:00. The staff pretended it's not their problem. They are very much money driven then a friendly "customer first" kinda a place.

We've done takeout from Avalanche Grill quite a few times, and it never disappoints. My son…read moreabsolutely loves the medium sauce wings, and the margarita pizza is one of my personal favorites. Their burgers are also outstanding--always fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is fun, inviting, and makes you feel welcome whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. It's definitely become one of our regular go-to spots, and we're always looking forward to our next meal there!

Great place for bowling and cocktailing. Food is great…read more Very clean and well kept. Missy rocks.

Blink and you'll miss this smaller bowling alley on the northeast corner of Howard & 51st. I…read morevisited one afternoon on a weekday, and it was the quietest, cleanest bowling alley I've ever been in. There were 2 people bowling and a couple more sitting at the bar. We were at group of 4 and they let us use two lanes so we could get more games in during the hour rental period. There is an area with some arcade games, as well as several dart boards and a pool table. The business has a small town feel and does not seem like anything has changed since the 70s or 80s. They have a full bar and also have a food menu. If you are in the area and looking for a quick game of bowling, especially at an odd time, check out Lucky Lanes!

Came here for a bonding event for Work. Bowled 3 games of…read moreduck pin bowling. Quite historic place with 4 lanes. Manual pin setters. Full bar and only have snacks available but there is a taco food truck accross the street. Great fun!

A Milwaukee icon on the south side! This is a legendary bar that moonlights as a mini bowling…read morealley. Location is a little sketchy, and this is definitely a dive bar at its finest, but the real star of the show is the duck pin bowling located in the back. For those not familiar, it's a much shorter, elevated lane than regular bowling. Select from different weighted, softball size balls and roll it down the lane. It's much easier than regular bowling and scores tend to be high, so it's a nice ego boost and tons of fun! And instead of a machine re-racking the pins, there are teenagers that sit back there to set them up. Tips: Cash only for the bowling which is $5 dollars a person. Make sure to tip your pin setters! Its best to call in advance to reserve a lane, but walk ins welcome. There are four lanes and you can rent one or more for an hour and a half each. They bowl super late, and is an awesome spot to hang out with a group and play a few rounds! Come knock some pins down at this legendary spot!

Adequate number of lanes and welcoming staff. I attended today as part of an Autism fundraiser, so…read moreit was nice to see them involved in the community. Unfortunately, this location doesn't seem to invest much back into its own business for essential maintenance. From shoes with holes in the toes, to damaged balls, and even messy bathrooms, I felt like everything I touched was original to when it first opened (and not in a nostalgic way). Also, while it's not a big deal, I was disappointed my friend was forced to throw away the remainder of his sub while helping someone carry their belongings in. While I understand the policy (no carry-in food or beverage), volunteers provided free food for the event. It's not like we were impacting sales or carrying in a bag of McDonald's or a box of pizza. In any regard, the place serves its purpose but feels run down. I'd go if family invited me, but not if I had a choice between here and somewhere more modern.

I love Motion Plus Lanes! It is my go to bowling alley and will be for the foreseeable future…read more The new owners Nick and Dan are great guys and it's a great atmosphere. I actually started a Meet Up for a Punk Rock Bowling night on Tuesdays here because I love it so much. You should do yourself a favor, meet some good people and head over to Motion Plus Lanes.. It's awesome!

Came here on a Friday night to listen to the band Conviction. What an amazing night. The band was…read moregreat. My friends and I sat at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. We ordered food too. I'm allergic to gluten so we got 2 gluten free pizzas. They were so delicious my friends loved them too!! Full on bowling league and I played pinball during the band's breaks. What a great gem of a place!

Stopped in on Thursday night. Understaffed, not the employees fault. To offset the wait time, we…read moreordered all drinks & food from the bar tender. Ordered Buffalo Mac & cheese. It was bad. Noodles appeared to have sat under a warmer for a while; dried out. Blue cheese chunks were even worse. Hard, dried out rubbery chunks, & not the color of blue cheese crumbles. We arrived to the bar area & the place was empty. Shortly after, the volleyball teams were done & took over the place. The one waitress had no choice but to serve the 20+ volleyball ppl. Our table had no chance of any service after that. Seems like a good place to bring ball teams to, especially with the large seating area. But not until there's more wait staff to help.

This is a childhood favorite which does influence my rating. It has an old school vibe. The…read moreambiance has not changed much since the late 80s when I cam here as a kid. If you like bowling alleys stuck in the past, then this is the place for you! The have a nice big bar with a wide variety of drinks available. They do offer a selection of bar food as well.

On a Friday night, it wasn't as packed when we went, which was nice because every other place had a…read moretournament or was packed. This place was old school but nice. I love how the bowling videos shame you. Literally blasting "GUTTER" on the screen for everyone to see lol. Went with a group of friends. Music was ok but definitely catered towards teens. They had food and drinks and the bowling was reasonably priced.