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It's been a long while since I've been here. Good to see that galaxy BOWLING is still $20 worth it or anyone that is new or just practicing I'm not sure when they oil the lanes though because all the straight bowlers definitely make it tough for me to play my shot. Bartenders were super kind and quick with their service. Just a heads up no pitchers of beer after 9 PM. I do like that she came to ask us in our lane if we wanted any extra beers during last call so that was absolutely amazing!
Five stars for Irvine lanes! It seem like they were so many anniversaries and birthdays, people celebrating a wonderful time here at Irvine lanes. They made it extremely pleasant and inviting, for all these celebrations. We went as a group of 20 individuals, who were having a marvelous time bowling. I would like to mention that we ordered four pizzas, and the cheese was not as good as the pepperoni, it was very skimpy. And the gentleman cashier / server in the restaurant part, was not very nice, with the special-needs guests. But the acting manager corrected this.
Came for a birthday party at the bowling alley and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional event setup, featuring illuminated signs and photo props. The service was notably attentive, enhancing the overall experience. The pizza exceeded expectations, and the side salad was equally impressive, featuring freshly cut lettuce, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and cucumber.
This is my family's go to bowling spot. It's never been extremely packed (on Mondays they do have leagues come in but it only took up about half the lanes) and it's conveniently located right next to Boomers. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is (1) I don't trust the food... which just sucks as bowling is something you like to sit and enjoy for a while and having a reliable kitchen would make me stay much longer. (2) The staff by all means isn't the worst i've interacted with, but they're not the best. I paid $45 for one hour and they didn't even mention to me that there's a Summer Deal for $35 to play two games a day for the whole summer.
Great summer deal right now!! They're offering a Summer Pass for $29.99, which lets you bowl 2 games per day until Sept 1. The pass also includes daily shoe rental (normally $6 every time you bowl) and 10% off food and drinks, so the value is definitely there. I hadn't bowled here in over a year, but I've been many times before, and I always appreciate how clean the facilities are, especially compared to other bowling alleys. It wasn't too crowded on Sundays and they have more upgraded/new equipment (huge TVs and fun features/effects on the monitor). Pins have to be reset a few times though. Staff is friendly and there's a large parking lot.
Clean and nice bowling alley located off the west side of the 405 freeway between Jamboree and Culver on Harvard. You can reserve online but it's the same price as in person but you're guaranteed a lane that way. To rent a lane for 90 minutes for up to 6 people costs $60. The only thing I didn't like was that it is all computerized where right at the 90 minute time from your reservation the entire lane and game shuts down. This was annoying because we paid for 90 minutes but went to the snack bar first then went to the bathroom and then got and ate some snacks so we didn't start bowling right at our reservation start time and thus got ripped off because we didn't know our time started right away or we would have instead started bowling immediately and gotten snacks later. We assumed our 90 minutes started from the time we started bowling but be warned it doesn't!!!! It starts from the time you reserve at the counter. So DON'T go get food, and don't go to the bathroom! Basically just walk in and bowl immediately because your time starts immediately but we didn't know that and hence missed out on like 20 minutes of bowling by standing in line, waiting for our food m, going to the bathroom and then eating our food and then the entire bowling lane literally powered down and shut off right in the middle of bowling and no one told us it would do that. We all regretted wasting time standing in line and getting then eating food since we felt like the bowling alley just wanted our money then tried to make us pay extra if we wanted to finish our game. Not cool!! The food from the snack bar was tasty and reasonably priced! We shared onion rings, French fries and fluffy large pretzels and all were yummy. Shoe rental is $6 a person and they are fairly new and seem well cleaned and not too skuzzy. If I do return here I will go to the bathroom and get food AFTER I bowl so I don't get our actual bowling time starting and ending prematurely. The bowling alley was 80% empty and we'd gotten food from the bowling alley restaurant so it wouldn't have hurt them to be kind and let us finish our game especially since the majority of us were kids who were super sad & disappointed! :-(
I visited this bowling alley recently and had a pretty mixed experience. The facility itself is great, the lanes were clean, the equipment worked well, and the overall atmosphere was fun. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family, and everything ran smoothly in terms of the bowling experience Unfortunately, the staff was noticeably rude and impolite, the employees seemed annoyed when we asked basic questions. When we were leaving, my dad had told the Asian female with a tattoo under her eye, who collects shoes that we had a great time at Irvine Lanes, but she made a disgusted face back at us without saying anything. It definitely left us dissatisfied. If the management worked on improving the customer service, this place would easily be a 5-star spot.
Irvine Lanes is probably the few remaining bowling alleys in OC and shares the same lot with Boomers. During the workweek, we stopped by for an office team building event, and we almost had the entire venue to ourselves. There are over 20 lanes, and each can accommodate team of 8 players. There are plenty of parking spaces. The front entrance has 8+ different vending machine of games for younger kids to try their luck in grabbing prizes. The counter is supported by one gentleman to check in each party and confirm lane assignment. We were provisioned shoes. The shoes do show wear and tear, as my pair had the laces worn down to the edge, making it impossible to tie them. The lane displayed screen is nice but having a bit of music (in the background) would have been nice to get everyone to enjoy the atmosphere. The area is decent and clean. The bathroom does need some cleaning as the paper dispenser is not working and water splashed all over the countertop.
Bowling has gotten expensive nowadays... yet for what it is worth, you become motivated to go through each person's turn as quickly as you can to make the most of the time. Had an Awesome time to celebrate with a team of friends. Please take advantage of the pictures you can take for each player for the computers running each lane ;D Thank you MNIY team. The food is simply American fair food that is fun to share. I just wish the price was a bit cheaper! Otherwise, the team of people running the facility does ensure everything goes smoothly and I want to give a shoutout to them all!! God bless you all
Super crowded here during summer time but luckily the parking lot is huge. Came by at 6:30 and every lane was full and people were waiting for lanes to open up. Luckily we had a reservation! Overall, this place could probably use a bit of a refresh. It's high on nostalgia which is fun but it's also a bit dated as a result. I do appreciate that our lanes were pretty clean so I do think they're taking good care it's just not very fresh, they probably need to replace the carpet. If you're timed, the game does end immediately at time, no grace period to finish.
This place is a lot of fun Cleaner than most places. The front desk person could have been a little more friendlier. The rest of the staff is really great though. A bowling ball got stuck and one of the staff helped out immediately
We had a group party here on Saturday night. We reserved four lanes and each lane received a pizza and a pitcher of soda as a part of party package. We had pepperoni pizza, sausage pizza and cheese pizza. They were decent for a bowling alley. There are other food items you can order and you can order alcohol from the bar. My party had fun.
Been yeeeears since I been and today I went back just because I was in then area with a friend and we said why not? Busy busy for a Monday night but we got a lane after a 15 min wait Loved all the options of different games you can do but ill say the lanes or bumpers were not working to we felt but other than that place seemed fun and everyone having a good time read more
6 months ago
I came here thinking it would just be a casual bowling night and it turned into so much more Irvine Lanes has such a fun vibe. The lanes were clean, the music was good, and it actually felt like a place you can hang out for a while and not get bored The food honestly surprised me in the best way. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders with fries, plus extra fries with sodas and lemonade and everything came out hot and really good. It did not feel like typical bowling alley food at all What really stood out to me is that they do catering and have rooms you can rent for events. They can host up to 200 guests and have options for all kinds of parties like birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and more. They also offer party platters with things like wings, burgers, salads and appetizers which makes it super easy if you are planning something Overall this is such a solid spot whether you are going for a casual night out or planning a full event. I would definitely come back with a group read more
If you're looking for that classic, old-school bowling alley vibe, you have to check out Irvine Lanes I've been here twice since moving to Irvine, and I honestly love the throwback feel of this place. It's perfect if you don't want to spend a ton of money just to bowl for a couple of hours. They also sell food, and if you're trying to turn up a bit, there's a small bar where you can grab a drink too. Overall, this spot is great if you just want to have a fun time without breaking the bank. Big shoutout to the staff -- 10/10 service and always greeting you with a smile. Thanks for the great experiences, Irvine Lanes! read more
10 months ago
It's been a long while since I've been here. Good to see that galaxy BOWLING is still $20 worth it or anyone that is new or just practicing I'm not sure when they oil the lanes though because all the straight bowlers definitely make it tough for me to play my shot. Bartenders were super kind and quick with their service. Just a heads up no pitchers of beer after 9 PM. I do like that she came to ask us in our lane if we wanted any extra beers during last call so that was absolutely amazing! read more
Five stars for Irvine lanes! It seem like they were so many anniversaries and birthdays, people celebrating a wonderful time here at Irvine lanes. They made it extremely pleasant and inviting, for all these celebrations. We went as a group of 20 individuals, who were having a marvelous time bowling. I would like to mention that we ordered four pizzas, and the cheese was not as good as the pepperoni, it was very skimpy. And the gentleman cashier / server in the restaurant part, was not very nice, with the special-needs guests. But the acting manager corrected this. read more
Came for a birthday party at the bowling alley and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional event setup, featuring illuminated signs and photo props. The service was notably attentive, enhancing the overall experience. The pizza exceeded expectations, and the side salad was equally impressive, featuring freshly cut lettuce, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and cucumber. read more
This is my family's go to bowling spot. It's never been extremely packed (on Mondays they do have leagues come in but it only took up about half the lanes) and it's conveniently located right next to Boomers. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is (1) I don't trust the food... which just sucks as bowling is something you like to sit and enjoy for a while and having a reliable kitchen would make me stay much longer. (2) The staff by all means isn't the worst i've interacted with, but they're not the best. I paid $45 for one hour and they didn't even mention to me that there's a Summer Deal for $35 to play two games a day for the whole summer. read more
Great summer deal right now!! They're offering a Summer Pass for $29.99, which lets you bowl 2 games per day until Sept 1. The pass also includes daily shoe rental (normally $6 every time you bowl) and 10% off food and drinks, so the value is definitely there. I hadn't bowled here in over a year, but I've been many times before, and I always appreciate how clean the facilities are, especially compared to other bowling alleys. It wasn't too crowded on Sundays and they have more upgraded/new equipment (huge TVs and fun features/effects on the monitor). Pins have to be reset a few times though. Staff is friendly and there's a large parking lot. read more
Clean and nice bowling alley located off the west side of the 405 freeway between Jamboree and Culver on Harvard. You can reserve online but it's the same price as in person but you're guaranteed a lane that way. To rent a lane for 90 minutes for up to 6 people costs $60. The only thing I didn't like was that it is all computerized where right at the 90 minute time from your reservation the entire lane and game shuts down. This was annoying because we paid for 90 minutes but went to the snack bar first then went to the bathroom and then got and ate some snacks so we didn't start bowling right at our reservation start time and thus got ripped off because we didn't know our time started right away or we would have instead started bowling immediately and gotten snacks later. We assumed our 90 minutes started from the time we started bowling but be warned it doesn't!!!! It starts from the time you reserve at the counter. So DON'T go get food, and don't go to the bathroom! Basically just walk in and bowl immediately because your time starts immediately but we didn't know that and hence missed out on like 20 minutes of bowling by standing in line, waiting for our food m, going to the bathroom and then eating our food and then the entire bowling lane literally powered down and shut off right in the middle of bowling and no one told us it would do that. We all regretted wasting time standing in line and getting then eating food since we felt like the bowling alley just wanted our money then tried to make us pay extra if we wanted to finish our game. Not cool!! The food from the snack bar was tasty and reasonably priced! We shared onion rings, French fries and fluffy large pretzels and all were yummy. Shoe rental is $6 a person and they are fairly new and seem well cleaned and not too skuzzy. If I do return here I will go to the bathroom and get food AFTER I bowl so I don't get our actual bowling time starting and ending prematurely. The bowling alley was 80% empty and we'd gotten food from the bowling alley restaurant so it wouldn't have hurt them to be kind and let us finish our game especially since the majority of us were kids who were super sad & disappointed! :-( read more
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I visited this bowling alley recently and had a pretty mixed experience. The facility itself is great, the lanes were clean, the equipment worked well, and the overall atmosphere was fun. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family, and everything ran smoothly in terms of the bowling experience Unfortunately, the staff was noticeably rude and impolite, the employees seemed annoyed when we asked basic questions. When we were leaving, my dad had told the Asian female with a tattoo under her eye, who collects shoes that we had a great time at Irvine Lanes, but she made a disgusted face back at us without saying anything. It definitely left us dissatisfied. If the management worked on improving the customer service, this place would easily be a 5-star spot. read more
Irvine Lanes is probably the few remaining bowling alleys in OC and shares the same lot with Boomers. During the workweek, we stopped by for an office team building event, and we almost had the entire venue to ourselves. There are over 20 lanes, and each can accommodate team of 8 players. There are plenty of parking spaces. The front entrance has 8+ different vending machine of games for younger kids to try their luck in grabbing prizes. The counter is supported by one gentleman to check in each party and confirm lane assignment. We were provisioned shoes. The shoes do show wear and tear, as my pair had the laces worn down to the edge, making it impossible to tie them. The lane displayed screen is nice but having a bit of music (in the background) would have been nice to get everyone to enjoy the atmosphere. The area is decent and clean. The bathroom does need some cleaning as the paper dispenser is not working and water splashed all over the countertop. read more
1 year ago
Bowling has gotten expensive nowadays... yet for what it is worth, you become motivated to go through each person's turn as quickly as you can to make the most of the time. Had an Awesome time to celebrate with a team of friends. Please take advantage of the pictures you can take for each player for the computers running each lane ;D Thank you MNIY team. The food is simply American fair food that is fun to share. I just wish the price was a bit cheaper! Otherwise, the team of people running the facility does ensure everything goes smoothly and I want to give a shoutout to them all!! God bless you all read more
1 year ago
Super crowded here during summer time but luckily the parking lot is huge. Came by at 6:30 and every lane was full and people were waiting for lanes to open up. Luckily we had a reservation! Overall, this place could probably use a bit of a refresh. It's high on nostalgia which is fun but it's also a bit dated as a result. I do appreciate that our lanes were pretty clean so I do think they're taking good care it's just not very fresh, they probably need to replace the carpet. If you're timed, the game does end immediately at time, no grace period to finish. read more
This place is a lot of fun Cleaner than most places. The front desk person could have been a little more friendlier. The rest of the staff is really great though. A bowling ball got stuck and one of the staff helped out immediately read more
3 months ago
Well, we got there and started bowling and all was great! But if you want to do the games in the front at any point PLEASE DONT!!!!!!! We got scammed multiple times and it took our money...recommend? read more
We had a group party here on Saturday night. We reserved four lanes and each lane received a pizza and a pitcher of soda as a part of party package. We had pepperoni pizza, sausage pizza and cheese pizza. They were decent for a bowling alley. There are other food items you can order and you can order alcohol from the bar. My party had fun. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Date Night Vibes: Bowling, Beats & Bright Lights! Tonight was date night, and my husband decided to take me to a new bowling spot and honestly, I loved the vibes from the moment we walked in! The place was spotless, smelled great, and had such a fun, modern atmosphere. Let's start with the positives the bowling shoes were surprisingly comfortable (a major win since most places miss the mark there), and the lanes were clean and well-kept. The music playlist was on point all night -- great mix, not too loud but enough to keep the energy up. The colorful lights added a fun touch and really made the place feel lively. Now for the minor hiccup the ball return was a bit slow, and some of the bowling balls have seen better days. A few had cracks and didn't roll as smoothly as I'd like, which took away from the experience just a bit. Overall though, I really enjoyed the night great atmosphere, good music, clean facility, and comfy shoes! With a little refresh on the bowling balls, this spot would be a total strike! read more
4 months ago
Dropped by the other day on the weekday afternoon when it wasn't as crowded. Located next to the Boomers nearby UCI and has plenty of parking. They charge by the hour and not per person at a rate of $40. Shoe rentals are about $7. It's ideal to come in a bigger group since they charge per lane. There's plenty of lanes available as well as a small arcade, bar, and eatery that serves snacks and basic foods such as pizza or sandwiches. The lanes seemed to be well maintained and I enjoyed when they shifted to more colorful lights later in the afternoon. Some of the bowling themes on the screen are a little dated but not a big issue. This spot is on the pricier side if you come when they don't have a special going but you're bound to have a good time. Solid yearly bowling outing. read more
1 year ago
Great place to have fun here. Plenty of parking & things here. Wish they can have less delays on bowling lanes. read more
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We attended a kids birthday party here recently and had a great time. The bowling alley was very nice and clean. As soon as we finished, workers quickly started working on cleaning and disinfecting the area. They were well staffed and we're always quick to respond when a bowling ball would end up where it wasn't supposed to be. There were two other parties going on at the same time and it never felt over crowded. Appears to be an easy and fun option for a kids birthday party. My 8 & 5 year old both had a lot of fun and there were plenty of lightweight balls for the kiddos. The kids' shoes were also in good condition. Loved that you can select whether or not to have bumpers for each individual player. We just wish it was closer to where we live! read more
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We went to Irvine lanes on a Saturday around 1pm. It wasn't too crowded so we got an area to ourselves. Prices are $48 for an hour at a lane, and $6 per pair of shoes. This was a very fun and enjoyable experience! The staff at the desk were very nice and the lanes were clean. I had a great time here! read more
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It depends on what the allergy is. We have a lot of different offerings from salads, all vegetarian, and in certain cases if severe, we allow the guest to bring in one meal for the guest that is allergic. You can call us for more detail.…
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You can bring all of your own equipment and just pay for the lane.
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