Frames never disappoints, but Adam behind the bar is truly the reason this place feels like home. I've known him for about 5 years now and every single time I come in, he's on point. He never forgets my drink order, always makes sure everyone is taken care of, and somehow remembers EVERYONE'S order like it's second nature. His customer service is unmatched -- attentive, accommodating, professional, and genuinely kind. You can tell he takes pride in what he does and it completely changes the experience. Adam is not just an amazing bartender, he's an amazing human being. If you're going to Frames, make sure you stop by the front bar and see Adam. People like him are rare and definitely deserve recognition. Thank you for always making every visit a great one! read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - The Ashley Cosmo and there is Adam!!! - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

Our CFO took us out for a summer event for the finance team here yesterday. I am going through a medical process so I am unable to drink the remainder of the month so I was a bit unsure how I will enjoy myself. However, I realized I was pretty fun without alcohol. To be fair, still prefer the booze, but health first. We got a package where we had two hours of bowling and a bit of karaoke. We got caesar salad, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and chicken tenders. All was good except the nachos. Skip it. After a game of bowling, some of us stayed and did some karaoke. Personally think this is a good place to bowl, sing, and do other things like pingpong and pool, but the location is not ideal. Port authority gets really sketchy after dark. Would not go out of my way seeking this place out. read more

I went here as part of a corporate party. Our group had to change the date and it was easy to reschedule. Our package had unlimited soda, salad, fries and chicken all which were good. We were able to bring our own cake last minute for an employee who was leaving that week. Shoes are self served. It took us a bit to get the computer set up. Packages are set by time so we just would have liked to have time to see the final score before the scoreboard cleared. Could have had a better selection of lighter balls. Great time for the team. read more

Came for a work event. The space is big and clean. The food is actually very nice for a bowling alley. Drinks are average. The karaoke room is quite large with a big song selection. Bathrooms were pretty clean. Can't speak to the prices as I did not pay to come here. Located on a forlorn looking block right up against the Port Authority. Elevators available for use. read more

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Great place for friend's or work hangouts. Plenty of bowling lanes and their quick bites are really good too. They have a decent bar too. Loved it. Place has darts and pool tables too. right next to port authority. read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

This is solely based on needing to change a reservation but you have a phone number that doesn't operate on the weekends? Doesn't make sense. UPDATE: to the business reply, don't lie. I called periodically on Sunday and everytime it said that your office was Monday through Friday 9am - whatever time. It did t matter what number option I selected, there was no getting through to front desk. I found two phone numbers on the direct website and through Google and nothing. I could've emailed sure, but then say that in your phone message recording. But don't say y'all were busy because there was no ringing to begin with... read more

Go with a big party!!!! we had a great time and the food portions are huge and they do not disappoint. They don't do pictures of beer, so prepare yourself if you choose to take on a tower!!! There's a bunch of other fun stuff to do here like pool and ping pong. A great second date!! read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

I had a pretty wonderful time! For 45 bucks you get 90 mins of bowling, shoes, two drinks, pizza, and some of the best chicken tenders I've ever had! We had a blast and the servers were all very kind and attentive. We inquired about their karaoke room but that was an insane price of $300 mins for an hour. So after we bowled we just hung out and had some drinks in the lounge. Not a bad way to spend an evening! read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Amazing chicken! - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

Surprisingly good experience! I came here with a few coworkers for a farewell party a few days ago and we all had an unexpectedly good time! Pros Great atmosphere Good music (loud, early 2000s) Lots of options: bowling, karaoke ($$$) and billiards Cons Pricey Service can be a little slow Not sure how often they are cleaning the shoes and balls read more

Accepted walk ins, had great games including of course bowling, pool, darts, jenga, ping pong, alley ball, and I'm sure more. A great time. Prices not terrible at all. Would love to go back read more

Went for the first time and I have to say was a good time the bartenders were great the food was great and tasty . It's a good place to go and have fun. read more

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Came here for a work event and this place was super spacious. You can pick up your shoes and then start bowling at an aisle. The service here is great and everyone has a fun time here. The music that was being played will also get you in your best bowling mindset read more

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Good ole' bait and switch. There are literally 3 signs announcing happy hour all night. Then the downstairs bar tell you the upstairs bar has happy hour and Vice versa. When you finally ask for the manager they say ok you can have the special that has multiple signs you have to stay at the empty bar. So I decided to be a Karen and torture the empty bar. read more

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I went here to bowl with some of my (adult) friends as we wanted an indoor activity. Overall we had a great time and the bowling alley is well maintained with free shoe hire and a cool vibe. The food is as greasy and unhealthy as I remember as a kid bowling, but for some that might be desirable! read more

Had a great time for my boo boos bday. He sounded great singing Country roads take me home at the karaoke machine. Also found out he's not a great bowler. Happy birthday boo boo. read more

I don't normally leave reviews but I was very impressed by my experience here. I celebrated my 40th birthday with their karaoke lounge, open bar, and food package. The karaoke lounge looks great, song selection was easy to input (they have a private app that guests can scan a QR code and enter songs - I found it much easier and less annoying than other karaoke bars). I set relatively moderate expectations for the food (how good could it be at a bowling alley?), but it was quite good, guests specifically commented on how good the mac & cheese bites and coconut shrimp were. There were several unexpected and unprompted service moments that really went above and beyond for me, including being greeted with pitchers of margaritas and sangria, a round of birthday shots midway through, and setting up a table for us outside the lounge after our reservation was over that we could continue eating and drinking. The price was very reasonable. Overall 10/10 experience, I will highly recommend to my friends and I plan to return. read more

This was my first time coming to this bowling lounge and I honestly wish they had one of these locations everywhere because it was so much fun! Tickets came with 1 Hr 55 Min Bowling, Shoes, 2 Standard Beer, Wine, Well, or Soda Drink Tickets per guest and 1 Half Platter of Margherita Pizza & Chicken Tenders per Lane for $39.95 pr. guest; and let me tell you those chicken tenders were so bomb I would pass on the pizza and just get the tenders. Staff were super nice, they have karaoke area, and game area as well (you do have to pay extra to be in the gaming area) but it's definitely a nice vibe especially with the live DJ playing some bangers! The game area has the huge Jena game, connect 4, ping-pong, and tvs to watch the games. It is 21 and over so you definitely got to bring your ID! They will NOT let you in if you do not have your ID. If I'm in the area again I would definitely be back! read more

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Bowling birthday parties are only for kids? Nope, we're doing bowling for my birthday! I haven't bowled in a few years, so it was time to dust off the ball & shoes and shake off the rusty joints. My wife set up the party reservation with Laura. We were expecting 30+ people, so we were placed on 6 lanes for 2 hrs of bowling with food & drinks served at each pair of lanes. We arrived just before opening at 11am on a Sunday and rode the elevator up to the 2nd floor. They let us in a few minutes early to get set up with shoes & ball selection. I remember the lanes here in Port Authority from the old days (80's) and they have really modernized the place. With electronic scoring system, you don't have to do math with pencil & paper anymore. Soon platters of party food & pitchers of soda arrived. The Chicken Fingers are crispy & HuGe! They came with a variety of dipping sauces. Next were the Buffalo Wings, which were pretty mild as was the Blue Cheese dipping sauce. We also had a platter of crispy fries and another of Hamburger Sliders, which were really good. Everybody was enjoying the food and throwing strikes & spares with high fives all around. It had been close to 10 years since I've touched a bowling ball and it showed with my erratic throws, but the old muscle memory came back at the end when I threw a XXX "turkey" in the 10th frame. It was a welcome birthday gift to myself knowing I still got it ;) read more

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My friends and I went to Frames last night and rented a lane for 2 hours and we had a great time. One thing to note- you are required to check your coupon arrival, it's complimentary but required! Once we got upstairs we couldn't believe how big it was! Multiple different bars, pool tables, karaoke, so many fun options. The highlight was the DJ, we were loving everything he was playing. You also get a dedicated server so makes it really easy to order without missing out on your bowling. Definitely recommend Frames for a fun night out or any celebration - we had a wonderful time! read more

Went here with my friends for a karaoke and other activities. I appreciate the cleanliness and not so messy atmosphere. Will be back here again to try new things. read more

We came here on a Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a nice crowd and they had a DJ so the music was very lively. Between the Philly cheesesteak and the burger, the Philly cheesesteak was the better choice. One of the things I didn't like about their policy is they begin your "2 hour" time at the time you requested, regardless if you are late. The person who put their card has to be there before they can give you the lane. read more

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I ended up going to Frames Bowling Lounge for a evening work function. My colleagues and I took the subway to get to Frames Bowling Lounge. It's located near Time Square. When you first walk in, you'll notice a bar area to your left. It was completely empty at the time we had entered. The bar had plenty of seating available. The Frames Bowling Lounge is located on the second floor. You have to take an elevator up to the second floor. Just to note, the elevator's max capacity is 5 people only. When my colleagues and I got to the second floor, there was a long line waiting to go down the elevator. Once you walk in though, you're presented with a lot of bowling lanes and TV screens. The shoes are off to your right, within individual cubby spots that light up. Shoe sizes are labeled on the bowling shoes. Bowling balls are provided complimentary from Frames Bowling Lounge. We had some food catered through Frames Bowling Lounge. Some of the offerings included the following Flatbread Spicy Pizza Mini Meatball Sliders Chips and Guacamole Chicken Empanada The food was decent. The Chips and Guacamole were my favorite though. There was seasonings on the chips that really enhanced the Guacamole dip! Bowling was fun. It was easy to setup our user names in the system. Our team didn't have any issues with the lane or the pins. Service was slow at the bar though. I only had requested soda, a sprite. Each time I went to the bar area, all of the team members were extremely busy. I would have to wait over 15 minutes each time. There is also an arcade, ping pong, and pool tables in the Frames Bowling Lounge area where you can hang out. Frames Bowling lounge is modernized and I had a lot of fun! The bowling lanes were really oily though. My bowling ball hook so much! This is a great location to host events at. If you're looking to practice bowling, I'd recommend a different location. read more

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Amazing! Hosted a work event here and everyone loved it!! My team was skeptical walking through Port Authority but once inside, Frames completely exceeded their expectations! Super clean and very fun / lively atmosphere. Food was great and service was amazing! Mark was our attendant for the reservation and he was amazing! Consistently checked-in and ensured we had enough food and beverages throughout the reservation. read more

If I could give a zero stars I would!!!! This was one of the worst-managed experiences I've had at a bowling establishment. It took over an hour to receive one bucket containing six canned drinks, and that delay was only addressed after I tracked down a manager. The manager on duty between 11:00 PM and 12:40 AM was rude, dismissive, and unwilling to take responsibility. When I requested a refund and explained we had a train to catch, his response was, "That seems to be a personal problem." If something goes wrong during a late-night visit, do not expect management to help you. The lack of accountability and basic customer service made the situation worse. Being charged in full after this experience shows a complete disregard for customers. Ownership and corporate leadership should reevaluate who they trust to run their business during peak hours. read more

The boyfriend planned a date night here and he made reservations ahead of time. For two hours of bowling for two people, it was almost $140, which is very pricey. Since you're reserving by lanes, it's definitely more worth it if you come with 4-6 people instead of 2. The shoe rental is included as well, where you can grab yourself along their wall of shoes once we checked in. The space is modern and fun with a clubbing vibe. They have screen playing music videos and the place goes into dark mode after 6pm too. While we were bowling, we got some fries to snack on, which also came with guacamole and chips. The servers were also great about refilling our drinks as well. Overall, fun experience but it's pricey, especially being located in the middle of Times Square. read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Fries, Chips, and Guacamole. - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

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We booked an event here for 10 people. The special came with food, bowling, and soda. All of us had a great time. The food was better than expected. The best part were the wings and fries. Our server Ladi was so helpful he was always coming around to make sure we were good and asked if we needed anything. The music was a good range and the drinks weren't watered down. Booking this event was super easy, just make sure you get there early because check in is pretty slow. read more

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I've been to Frames a bunch of times to celebrate my birthday and others, and each and every time we have an amazing experience. I hadn't been for a few years so I was happy that it's still the case. We went on a Sunday afternoon so it was still open to kids but they were contained and not running all over. The music was good and the drinks strong. I didn't have any food because the gf options are limited but everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes. The servers are always friendly and if it's your birthday they will give you a free drink in a bowling pin cup! It is also pretty affordable bowling for the experience you are getting. read more

This place is so much fun! They have about 25 bowling lanes with huge tv screens at the end of each. There's also karaoke, pool tables, ping pong tables, jenga, giant connect four, darts, two bars and a live dj. The drinks are really good and they have a really good food menu with lots of options. During the weekends, it's usually packed so making a reservation for the lanes is highly recommended! read more

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This is such a great place! The bartenders Adam and Gabe are amazing! The general manager is welcoming and professional. The customer service is top tier ! The vibe is read more

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I love this place. It's expensive but worth it. Def my favorite bowling alley. You get to pick your own shoes once you pay and the set up for the lane is quick and easy. There's a private karaoke room as well. Lots of photo op areas as well. Highly highly recommended Oh and the drinks were great as well read more

While the place is big and beautiful, this experience wasn't what we expected. We organized a party for my nieces and their friends, a group of bright, college-bound African American high schoolers. They were having fun, as kids do, but things took a turn when the manager decided to call the cops on them for "horsing around." It was incredibly upsetting and unnecessary, especially in today's climate. Beyond that, the service was disappointing. We had a group of 50 guests, and everything felt slow and lackadaisical. The bartenders seemed overwhelmed. Alexandjr was slow and came off rude, Natalia kept forgetting orders, and while Leo was decent, he was the only one who seemed to have it together that night. As someone who spent a good amount of money to make sure everyone had a good time, I expected better treatment and professionalism from Frames NYC. Calling the police on kids just having a good time is not the kind of experience anyone should have to deal with. The food was good, the wings, the beef sliders, the nachos, chicken empanadas and pizza although they were out of brisket, the brisket sliders and steak quesadillas. Both the service and how they handle situations involving your customers needs improvement. read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Menu. Horrible service, very slow. Do not recommend. - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

We went to Frames for our Team Bonding Outing. This was the BEST choice ever! The staff was attentive, friendly and so hospitable. From beginning to end! We had dedicated staff which allowed me (the planner) time to actually enjoy bowling with uninterrupted conversation with the team. Ps. Do yourself a favor and order the Buffalo Cauliflower! This was out first time here and it was a VIBE! Such a hidden gem! We'll definitely be back. read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

Came for a work event and didn't realize this was inside Port Authority. The lanes were easy to find and had multiple options for shoes & balls. The seating area was cozy, especially depending on the number of people on your team. Food was decent, I mean, can't get a gourmet meal at a bowling alley. read more

Tonight while leaving the bowling alley the elevator (and only exit according to the manager) stalled and stopped working. we/everyone was then trapped in the place for 30+ minutes until the police & fire department arrived and found us a way out through a neighboring building (where someone had to come unlock the door for us to be able to leave) This seems like an extreme fire hazard.. How do you only have one exit out of a building? How are the other exits allowed to be locked from the outside? Before this happened & my initial reason for a poor review. they turned on the overhead lights over a half hour before closing. we booked a time slot and pre paid till a certain time. turning on the overhead lights (nice way of asking people to leave) completely killed the mood. read more

We came here in the afternoon for a work event and had a great time! Check-in was easy and I like how the shoes were self service along the wall. The display and interior vibe and decor of this place was modern and club-like. We were told which lanes to use and went right over. Setting up our names on the screen was fairly easy and we were bowling in no time. The service was great as well. We had food and drinks, including these large tubes of beers that were kept full. I think they were 5 liters each. The food included some sliders, and dips. They looked good, but I honestly did not try any of it. The bowling lanes functioned without fail and none of my balls got stuck or had any incorrect scoring from the system. The bathrooms were clean and the staff friendly. I recommend this place for your corporate function. read more

Came for a company happy hour and again for a birthday and had good experiences both times. When you come in, there is a free coat check downstairs. Comes in handy on the weekends when it gets crowded. From there, you can get a drink across at the bar or go upstairs to the bowling on the second floor. There is also a bar upstairs so don't feel like you're missing out. Once you make it upstairs, you go to the counter and they give you your lane and direct you to the shoe rental. The lanes are pretty standard compared to other bowling alleys maybe a little cleaner. The food is alright overall. Angus Sliders are an honorable mention. I personally didn't like the pulled pork/beef one because of the flavor. Overall nice spot in Manhattan for bowling. read more

Frames Bowling Lounge - Shoe rental - Bowling Near Me - New York, New York

Went here last night with a friend and initially had a good time -- we bowled, played pool, had drinks and snacks, and socialized a bit. Toward the end of the night, things took a weird and uncomfortable turn. I handed my card to the bartender to pay and told him I needed to run to the bathroom. When I came back, I got briefly distracted, but when I returned to get my card, the bartender claimed he didn't have it. The people who were at the bar when I left weren't there anymore, and suddenly no one could explain where my card had gone. I started asking around -- rallying other people in the restaurant -- because I knew I had handed it over. After some back-and-forth, the bartender suddenly claimed he "found" it where my bag had been on the couch, saying it had somehow slipped between the cushions. That didn't sit right with me, especially because I had personally checked that area multiple times. Now there are a bunch of charges from this place, and we can't even figure out which ones are actually ours. The whole thing feels shady, like someone tried to take advantage of the situation -- either by hiding my card or using it themselves. Really disappointing ending to an otherwise fun night. I'd be cautious if you decide to go -- especially when it comes to tabs and handing over your card. read more

This place is SIICK. After 8PM it's adults only which is super refreshing. Definitely need reservations though. Love the neon lights club vibe and the security at the door. The food is slammin especially for a game place. Ton of variety, all high quality. They have bowling, giant jenga, ping pong, and more. Food/drink service to your lane makes drinking and eating much much easier without having to stop your game. Perfect for a date night or an adult birthday. 10/10 read more

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That was meant to read my bowling ball was gauged , most likely by the ball return mechanism

We had such a great experience here! I came in with a group that can be a little hard to please, but they had a fantastic time--and that says a lot. The entire staff was warm, welcoming, and really made us feel taken care of from the moment we arrived. Sarah at the front desk was a total gem. She was kind, patient, and super helpful as we upgraded our package to better suit our group. Even though she was clearly juggling multiple parties and being pulled in several directions, she never made us feel rushed and handled everything with total grace. Our server (I wish I could remember his name!) was equally amazing--attentive, professional, and on point throughout. His drink suggestions were spot-on, especially the passionfruit margarita, which was a crowd favorite. We were so impressed that we gave him an extra tip as a thank-you. Huge thanks to the team for making our outing such a smooth and memorable one. We'll definitely be back! read more