One of many NE's historical gems, Elsie's is a must to visit. Not only do they have a fun bowling…read morealley, their restaurant matched the engaging atmosphere. I had a great time here during my work break, where a busy, chopped day demands a meaty bbq brisket. Lo and behold, they offer that. The sandwich came out beautifully crafted: meat was very tender and moist, the buns were nicely toasted (as they should be), the fried onions complimented well with everything, and the fries weren't bad. Our server was also excellent and attentive. Great experience overall.

Elsie's is a fun vibe with bowling on one side and a good sized bar/dining area on the other. I've…read morenever bowled there, but been there a few times for food, drinks and pull tabs! I'd definitely consider this a Northeast staple and an important part of the Marshall St. crawl. They have a good sized menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, plus some other elevated items. On this visit I had the Broadway Club (turkey breast, smoked ham, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat) with a side of waffle fries and seasoned sour cream. My friend had Elsie's Cobb with steak (mixed greens, roma tomato wedges, cucumbers, avocado, shaved red onions, egg slices, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles. Choice of ranch, French, or blue cheese dressing) plus a side of tots. Both of us were very happy.

Came here for a weekday lunch and enjoyed our meal. The dining area and patio is large and…read moreoverlooks Centennial Park trails. They also take reservations. They have daily specials that are pretty good. Today I ordered the Super Salad with chicken. Came with kale, grains, raspberries, goat cheese, candied nuts, avocado, & figs. I ordered the dressing on the side. I added chicken for an extra $6. They have a lunch special where you can get a full size salad or sandwich and a side of vegetables like brussel sprouts or soup, plus a non-alcoholic drink for $20. Food was good but I felt like everything was on the sweet end. Service wasn't very attentive. We had to call our server for a few things, including to request our check. Bathroom is clean. This wasn't my first time coming here and I do recommend if you're in the area. If you can't find parking in the lot, the garage has plenty of space.

Pinstripes has one of the better brunch buffets in the city! The buffet has quite a variety of…read morefood, from prime rib to mini donuts. There really is something there for everyone of all ages. There is an omelette station where you can pick your mix-ins and get an omelette made to order. The highlight definitely is the chocolate fountain. Highly recommend snagging a basket of the warm mini donuts and dipping them in the chocolate fountain. Parking can be difficult in the lot, but there's plenty available in the nearby ramp. Service has always been consistently friendly. It's not on the menu, but drip coffee is included in the brunch price. I would not recommend the Honey & Cinnamon Latte. I'm not sure if it was an off batch but when I tried to mix it the cup was half full of a really thick sludge, and the consistency of the mixed latte was thick and mucusy.

This a great old school bowling alley. It is literally unchanged from the 1960s. Check out the…read moreclassic wood seating! They don't make them like this anymore. The staff is super and will get you set up. An hour and a half of bowling is $12. This includes the shoe rental and a juice box or fountain drink. How can you beat that? They also have a full bar and beer. It's a great place to bowl, young or old.

This bowling alley might just be the best bowling alley in the world. It's a secret time capsule…read moreback to the past and the staff are so friendly and kind. Perfect place to hang out and the prices are great here.

I love this place!!! My husband and I hadn't been bowling in a while, so it was such a fun Sunday…read morenight date with bowling and dinner. We went later in the evening, so it wasn't too packed, which made it even more enjoyable. This place truly has something for everyone. A bar area for sports fans, spaces for parties and birthdays, a dining area for lunch and dinner, and plenty of bowling lanes for all ages. There is also a very nice outdoor patio. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. The food was great with generous portions for the price, and the beer selection was impressive too. We can't wait to head back for another date night!

I love going to Park Tavern especially in the warmer months! Their patio is such a fun spot, with…read moreyard games and outdoor TVs that make it perfect for hanging out with friends or catching a game. Service is always quick and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. The food is your classic bar food, nothing over-the-top, but solid and decently priced, so it's an easy go-to. The only downside is parking can get a little hectic when it's busy, so definitely plan ahead. Overall, a great casual spot with a fun vibe!

This place is a gem. The bar is worth visiting in its own right. They got great bar food and the…read morefolks running the place are lovely. The bowling is fun and inexpensive. It's a great deal. Great spot to go on a weeknight for some fun. It can get busy on the weekend but the wait is never too long. Love this place

Friend scheduled for a group of us to bowl on a Thursday. They called ahead to reserve two lanes,…read morewas told there were no reservations but the lanes would be available. Got there and were turned away due to two leagues taking all the lanes. Nachos were decent, the $4 up charge for the tiny about of taco beef was disappointing.

This place is very interesting (not in the Minnesota since). Chameleon vibes, it all depends on…read morewhat time of day you go in on what you're going to get. But I would have to say it is the heartbeat of the Lyn-Lake area. Usually pretty good food, service staff are all completely different on vibes and quality of service. I think that's one of the things that makes this place legendary. The owner is amazing and she must treat the staff well as alot of them have been there for a very long time. Think dive bar where you would find the dude bowling with an alt theater.. where could you go wrong?

Not the place to go to for brunch, although perhaps it's fun for bowling or the theater. It's…read morecertainly a really cool historic space. The main crowd seems to be hippies, both young and old. Sadly, everything else left much to be desired. Our server was overwhelmed and frazzled. The dishes had residue on them and there was hair/debris in our food and drink. The latte my date got was awful (she said everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong) and the food was underwhelming. There are so many better brunch spots around.

New Hope Bowl & Lounge was great last night for bowling, happy hour, and a classic bar food dinner…read more Chicken fingers and french fries were great. Staff was friendly on both sides - food and bowling. The inside is your classic bowling alley with dive bar. We had a fun time!

Me and my party had 2 frames left after playing a 2 hour session. Desk wouldn't allow us to finish…read morethe last 2 frames when the ally was really empty and said we had pay for a full hour at $45​ to finish what would take 5 minutes. None of us will be returning to this greedy location.

I was there celebrating my friend's birthday 3/29/26, very good and friendly service (thank you so…read moremuch to the person serving our group, i'm sad I didn't get your name.) Also, thank you to Matt who helped me get my money back when I decided to change my mind on playing the arcade games.

It's not very clean. They should be vacuuming the carpeted areas every day and mopping the floors…read more The bathrooms are gross. Only cold water from the taps and not all taps work. The bathrooms need a lot of work and there is no heat in the bathrooms. They also seem to be understaffed at times. which is frustrating when there is an issue with the lanes.

He Said: Great, local bowling place. My kid really enjoyed…read morethe place. Pros: Staff we really nice Everything was pretty clean Cons: N/A

Love the old school vibe aesthetics. Not sure if I ever bowled here but I decided to go for a…read morebirthday party and definitely had a good time. The bartender was really cool and easygoing. I ordered chicken tenders and fries which were decent. Typical bowling alley food. Prices were reasonable and drinks were priced fair. Good crowd and fun place to bowl with a 70-80s look

The food is fine bar food, but as great as the staff is I don't feel like I would make a special…read moretrip for the food. They do have lots of room for a group, so we enjoyed the happy hour and the drinks are great!

Good food, good bowling- but bring your own bowling shoes!…read more We had the Nokomis Chicken Salad and the Buffalo wings. The wings had really nice flavor and weren't too spicy- nice juicy meaty wings. The salad was good as long as you read the description and don't expect traditional "chicken salad" or a healthy salad. The salad has tons of flavor with the dressing, lots of delicious bacon bits, and chicken strips. Not fine dining, just tasty bar food. We had a big party but the service was accommodating and quick. They didn't make us feel bad for having a growing party as people trickled in. I would describe this as a bar/ restaurant with bowling lanes - not necessarily a true bowling alley. The lanes are nice and well kept, but a little cramped. The rental shoes are pretty chewed up and neither mine or my husband's had any slide left in them. My guess is the floor texture outside the lanes chewing up the shoes. If you have your own shoes definitely bring them.