String pins and the same music but not bad. Wish there was more Metal/Rock played for Cosmic…read moreBowling.

I've bowled here twice now, each time a great experience. We had a late night bowl-til-close…read morespecial. Not much to say. Clean, safe, and great staff. Thank you for the great experience. Will be back to bowl here again.

We were greeted with very friendly staff! The whole facility was very clean & well maintained. We…read morehad fountain drinks & cider. We had a great time!

Love this bowling alley! I can't do much while recovering from knee surgery but we stopped in to…read morebowl and had the best time. Friendly staff, lots of beer options, and we didn't have time for food because a league was starting but we'll be back! They had arcade games too!

came here to celebrate our son's birthday, and even though there was a mix-up with our reservation,…read morethe manager went above and beyond to make things right. He was incredibly kind and accommodating, which really made the experience stress-free. The pizza was amazing -- we got the pepperoni, and it was seriously some of the best we've had in a long time. The service overall was awesome, and the kids had an absolute blast. Huge thanks to the staff for turning a stressful moment into such a fun and memorable day for our family!

Been to Putters many times and all in all a pretty good experience! BUT tonight letting kids play…read morelazer tag what a rip! You can only sign up for ONE session at a time and half of the play time is taken up with staff giving instructions about the game and putting on the gear! Then bought another session and kids had to come out and take off gear just to come back in and received the same instructions for play and put gear back on which again took up almost half of the 35 minute session! Each session is 12 dollars which is understandable, if the got to play the entire session time!

Fun time for All. Snacks are great, a lot of laughs…read more Definitely coming again. Thank You

Fun retro bowling alley. Perfect place to take a family of all generations. Reasonably priced, well…read moremaintained, friendly staff. We went with extended family right before thanksgiving and it wasn't too busy. Everyone had a great time. My cousin is 6 and we were able to put up gutter guards for her. You can easily put them up or down manually on your own. They also had the metal thing that she could use to load her bowling ball launcher for her too. The food is ok. Lots of fried finger foods. The hot dogs looked pretty good.

It is ridiculous to think that an hour for tater tots is acceptable. I got tater tots, because I…read morefigured it would go faster than real food. After 45 minutes I checked on my tater tots. I got yelled at by the male working. He said they are busy and this was a small kitchen. Well, that's not my problem. Earlier this poor girl was working the food, taking orders, and no one was helping with shoes. People literally went behind the counter and got their own shoes. I don't have my kids birthdays here anymore, and I am only forced to come for other birthdays. The guy didn't need to be so flipping rude when I asked about my food. I'm an Army veteran with PTSD. I really had to suck it in and not get upset. There is no world where tater tots should take an hour!

This is a terrific old school bowling alley. They don't need fancy screens and scoreboards. No one…read moreis trying turn the bowling experience into some kind of "video game" to attract screen obsessed kids. This place is for people that want to actually bowl! Best burgers in town is their slogan. The burgers ARE good, but have you had the nacho cheese fries? HAVE YOU!!?? If not, your missing out. They've got a pretty great selection of food on the menu as well as drinks. They've also got video games and a couple claw machines as well. It's a pretty laid back family atmosphere. I rented a lane on a Saturday, 1.5 hrs for $40, up to six bowlers and it includes shoe rental. This is a pretty good deal, with four people we got 2 1/2 games in. We stopped the last game halfway through voluntarily. (No one stopped us when time had run out, but I'm an adult I can read a clock.) A nice family activity for not a lot of money. I actually saw a kids birthday party setting up as we left. Eat some good food, get a little exercise, and make some memories.

From the moment the phone was answered to the time we stepped out the door, I was very impressed…read morewith the level of customer service, friendliness and professionalism we were shown at Starlight Lanes. I inquired about reserving a lane because it was my husband's birthday the following day. Sabin answered the phone and told me they were having a tournament that Saturday but anytime after 3pm was available to reserve a lane. I asked if they needed any deposit. He said no, just my name and phone number is fine. He told me they have an arcade and a full kitchen and bar. We arrived at the alley on time and were welcomed by Joe. He confirmed our reservation, got us set up with shoes and asked if we needed anything else. He showed us where our lane was and wished us a good time. Joe came by several times during the 2 games asking if we needed anything it if he could get anything for us from the restaurant or bar. My husband needed help with his bowling ball. Done! We did order some sodas and fries. They were cooked to perfection! Not greasy or overcooked at all. The overall experience was fantastic. Even the other patrons were friendly and nice. It is clean and the equipment is well maintained. Everyone was friendly and respectful. No children running up and down the alley. Lots of families there. It is so refreshing to be able to enjoy yourself in a nice, wholesome environment. Thank you, Starlight Lanes. We will definitely be back.

Fun place for family to relax, laught and enjoy bowling. Good snack bar friendly atmosphere.read more

We participated in a bowling tournament for the end of summer league. The bowling alley is a bit…read moredated and has a lack of seating down by the lanes (only 3 seats per lane and only one table). Large parking lot and the front entrance had stairs which was weird to navigate your bowling ball bags. Looks like it has a fun arcade game room area for the kiddos. Full bar avail and snack bar. The bathrooms were in need of a deep cleaning.

I am really impressed by the team responsible for managing my friend's birthday party at AMF…read moreFirebird Lanes this afternoon. One never knows how events like this will go, especially on busy Saturday afternoons. But the manager and associates handled all of the logistics related to our birthday party with ease. At first glance, the bowling alley has a real old school vibe; almost everyone has stepped foot in a bowling alley like this before. The lockers, the benches for putting on shoes, the seat configuration around the lanes, the concessions, the signage... it all evokes a strong sense of nostalgia. But AMF has done a great job maintaining high standards when it comes to technology of the lanes, equipment, and arcade. Everything runs smoothly here. The staff were extremely helpful in setting up the seating area for my friend's party, including timing food delivery with our game play, helping with our cake, and managing cleanup when the time came. I think they even threw in a few extra guest cards for the arcade! Even though AMF Firebird Lanes is part of a large network of over 350 bowling alleys across the country, the management and staff at this location help create a strong sense of community. I don't bowl much, but if anyone ever asks me about party venues in Salem, I'll be sure to mention this place. Nice work, folks!

The lanes use string pin setting, meaning there's a string attached to the top of the pin. There's…read morea 7% less chance of getting a strike.

It is always fun to bowl with a group of people! And I am such a bad bowler I think I am going to…read morebreak the wooden lanes when I drop that heavy bowling ball too soon: so sorry and oopsies!!! I am really trying my best... bowling is just not as easy as it looks. What would you want to know besides their full bar in back, easy and free parking out front, fun (fairly loud) music being played on a NYE night (so I am going to assume a Friday or Saturday night is no different), clear and concise markers overhead for your scores, comfy shoes (that are treated and sprayed every time, yay!), clean bathrooms, good pizza, all kinds and sizes of balls present with varying degrees of weight and finger holes. I had a blast! Good family and/or friends out evening guaranteed.

For a weekend evening, this place is was pretty calm. Only one other group bowling next to us. The…read moreseating is very comfortable and upscale. Definitely not your typical bowling alley ambiance. Our group ordered a few different items and everyone was very pleased but I have to say the tots and sweet potato fries were the best! We also grabbed a few drinks from their bar and the lady working was super friendly and helpful with draft selections.

i took my nephew here for an aunty neph date an we had an absolute blast! he loved the food it was…read moregood and fast and the liked the way the places looked old and retro "like when i was a kid" . great time !!

Absolutely terrible experience. Julie, the manager, was outright rude, dismissive, and completely…read moreunfit to be running anything customer facing. Her attitude set the tone as for the other staff. Clearly uninterested in doing their jobs. Instead of addressing issues, they acted annoyed that customers even existed. The vibe was hostile, service was awful, and it honestly felt like we were inconveniencing them by being there. A bar lives and dies by its staff. Save your money, your time, and your patience. There are plenty of bars that don't treat customers like shit. this is not one of them.

Stopped by here tonight to hear one of our favorite local bands and catch dinner. Enjoyed a…read morecheeseburger and chicken strips with a side. Good service, clean and comfortable setting. Check it out sometime!