This past Sunday, my family booked the American Legion for our granddaughter's birthday party. It…read moreactually was the second time in the past two years that we booked it. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful and helpful they all were at the lodge. From start to finish someone was outside checking on us to make sure we were OK. Elaine, who was the front person was everything you could ask for in a hostess. I've been coming on and off to the American Legion for 35 years and I've been selling flowers in the front for Easter and Mother's Day for just as long. Everyone there has always made my family, guests and I feel welcomed. With the added improvements this year the outside was absolutely beautiful overlooking the lake. It's an ideal place for any special occasion in your life. I only wish more people would take the time to investigate how wonderful this location really is again many thanks to all and God bless America.

The new hall chairperson, Elaine, is great to work with! From start to finish, the process was…read moresmooth. The bartenders and friendly and welcoming! I will definitely be booking more events here!

Orchard Park is one of the places I think of when a special occasion is coming up, and I find a…read morereason to be here every few months. It has a nice, elevated atmosphere, so you should dress semi-formal. Prices are on par with other upscale restaurants. The food has always been excellent and the service as well, most of the time. You absolutely MUST get the Clothesline Bacon as an appetizer. Make sure you slice some pickle with it and squeeze a little lemon juice on top! The manager urged us to try it that way during one of our visits - we never looked back. Rather than eating in the dining area, we chose to sit at the bar for their Foxy Hour (Happy Hour) offerings. There are plenty of tables surrounding the bar as well. We had the Clothesline Bacon, 6 Oysters, Hipster Fries, Spicy Lobster Mac, and we each got the happy hour burger. Everything tasted great, but the hipster fries were a little greasy and lacked the shishito peppers they had last time. We finished off with the Eclair Trio dessert from the Specials Menu. On two separate occasions we were seated at an awkward table in the back of the restaurant, right near the kitchen service area and door to the outside patio. We weren't thrilled to be there, as there was constant traffic in and out of the kitchen and through the doors. I think they should just do away with those seats, so everyone can have a relaxing dining experience no matter where they're sat. If you've got a special occasion coming it, Orchard Park is worth checking out!

Went to bar area for Monday night burger special. Burger was good. Not very good or…read moreexcellent...which I was expecting from a David Burke restaurant. Most had a side of fries or onion crisps. With 3 other couples. One complained burger was cold. Another, undercooked. Each person (8 of us) had a drink. With tax and tip, $65. Not bad but not great. Service was good. Ambiance was good. 3 out of 5 stars.

Went to a party for work and the food was great! They had a prime beef and turkey station. They…read morealso had a pasta station with chicken, shrimp, mushrooms and a choice of red or creamy pasta. They had a chauteri station with different cheeses and cold cuts. The servers were great coming around with mini crab cakes (delicious with little fillings), mini avocado taco, and mandarin chicken and tofu sticks. The dessert station was simple with ginger bread cookies, macaroons, ecclair, fruits , mini muffins, assorted chocolate cakes, and cake. The service was great, with the servers constantly bringing out different apps.

Everything went well! I was able to execute a Tito's tasting here with my partner. The vibes were…read moreamazing the food was great and the people were so nice. Can't wait to be back, can't believe i never heard of this place.

Party of 20 came in last minute to escape the room, where half of us were children under 5. Anyone…read morewith young kids know that it's impossible to be anywhere on time, so even though we were about 40min past the intended starting time... the staff was super helpful about rescheduling us and letting us start whenever we were ready. The lobby area is pretty spacious with comfortable couches, and the rooms were simple but immersive. We purposely chose two of the easier ones (The Antidote and Budapest Express), and both parties were able to escape, despite multi-tasking as parents. The Antidote might have been a bit TOO immersive as the older girls were scared. The staff was attentive with the clue giving & walked us through parts that were known to be difficult. Doors were unlocked the whole time in case young ones needed a potty break in between. It was great to find an activity that we could enjoy for ourselves and with kids! It was also nice being in the Bell Works metrohub that we could make an evening out, exploring shops & eats, and running around the bit spacious place. I plan to come again!

My kids came here for a birthday and had a wonderful time. They said they'd like to go back again…read more The party host was very friendly and attentive- the staff ensured the kids had a good time (ages ranging from 10-12).

Definitely a hidden gem that hasn't been discovered…read more We had a birthday party last night. The food from appetizers to dessert tasted fantastic, the entertainment! The owner was incredibly helpful, giving us lots of advice on various points even let us change up the menu! We're already booked another party in a few months.

We decided to give this place a second chance because I'm a strong believer that everyone should be…read moregiven one. Second chance has only strengthened our first impression from Gallery. Mediocre food and inflated prices. One of our tables was served raw chicken with visible blood inside. But what was even more disappointing was the service or absence of thereof. Instead of helping the guests with cleaning up empty plates from the tables or even simply bringing water bottles they were all busy texting on their phones. I personally had to get up and start taking empty plates from our table after waiting for any staff member to do their job. The restaurant has a great location and is nice inside. But this poor management is actively killing the business.

This is our 3rd Activate location... been a few times to American dream, and also Canada (from…read morewhere it originates). Its a really fun option for families and/or friends. We prefer this to other activities like escape rooms, arcades, etc. Really great for working together or competing! And since there are levels, it should be fine for kids to teens to adults to seniors! This is a solid option, we we will be coming here in future instead of American dream. Free parking, and also better food options in the area. We came on opening day because opening weekend was 50% off. It was crowded (Saturday night)... more on that later. There seems to be more rooms than American dream which is nice. Also the staff here are great, really helpful. Lots of parking outside (the thing I hate most about American dream is having to pay for parking). Unfortunately it was so packed that we barely got to do 2 consecutive events in a room, since each time there is someone waiting. So we blew a lot of time changing rooms/ waiting. This will probably get better as the hype dies down, and also at an off peak time.

Super easy process, super fun, organized, clean. What more can you want out of a place. Just know…read moreyou're going to sweat, it is a workout! The only thing I would say is I wish there would have been some sort of warning that if you have a group bigger than 5. The 6 person won't count. So unless you're okay with breaking into groups or the last person not counting for points. I would just be aware of that. But the 60 minutes of fun they are offering is worth every penny.

Loved this place. Just held my daughter's sweet sixteen and they were very accommodating and…read more professional, and delivered a great event. They worked with my vendors, provided attentive service, and I was pleased with the outcome of it all. I dealt with Sam the manager and he was excellent, whatever I asked he made it happen. He helped me have a worry free night to enjoy. Peter was designated to be my person for the night during event to go to and he was superb as well, all around great service and quality.

Had my husband 60th birthday party here and it was excellent. Food, host, appearance, their care…read morefor detail was superb. I highly recommend!

My family was invited to a birthday party at Kidz n Kaboodle, in which we thoroughly enjoyed…read more Located in Spotswood, we would not have known about this locally owned and operated business if it was not for our friends' event. Honestly, we were a bit reserved when we arrived to the location. The outside appearance of the establishment did not necessarily present any sort of grandeur, with the parking lot being a bit confusing to get to (Google Maps will put you in the parking lot of Kearny Bank which is reserved for bank customers only). We were not sure what this venue had to offer from the small outward appearance. Once we stepped inside, the entire vibe changed. The reception and front desk area were full of different party items, from decorations to toys, all of which can be purchased. This area is almost its own gift store and business within itself. We had to quickly separate ourselves from being overwhelmed in our exploration of this area. The entire venue was reserved for and catered to the guests of the birthday family (for a specific time block I would imagine). This was nice to be a part of because it definitely felt like everyone received a more private and intimate service (compared to larger, corporate venues), with nothing but the utmost dedication from the owner and workers in providing the best experience. One of the owners greeted us when we arrived, immediately making us feel welcomed. There appeared to be a formalized event agenda. This was nice because it helped corral and integrate guests together which facilitated mingling between both close friends and acquaintances (while not forcing any unwanted interactions). From start to finish, we felt that we were always doing something and never really felt that we were waiting for the party to end. This is a great reflection on the mamagement skills of the ownet and staff. If you are comparing Kidz n Kaboodle as a playspace to lets say Princeton Playspace, the venue is smaller in size. However, as a party venue, Kidz n Kaboodle is ideal. Our daughters were aged 5 and 2, and the various activities they had were appropriate for their age. There are about 10 distinct activity areas with a dining/social area. The dining/social area is a bit small (I believe there is a suggested cap on adults) and really meant for children. One of the 10 activity areas is a larger, indoor, "almost-obstacle course/playground" that offers monkey bars, some seesaws, ballpit, foosball, amongst other physical activities. The other 9 areas consist of smaller rooms and spaces, ranging from a small arcade to themed play areas. Overall, the size of the venue works out. We continued to be pleased with the friendliness of the owner and staff. They were incredibly attentive, while taking off some load of the parents (we still had to supervise, but the staff definitely helped more than required to ensure the safety of the children). This was a great bit of relief - as I am sure most, if not all, parents would appreciate. The staff was super sweet with the kids which was a nice change from the usual apathetic young adults that usually work these venues. All in all, a great venue to host your kids' birthday parties! Highly recommend, especially as a small, local business.

Honestly, I was very disappointed with my experience here. I went to a birthday party for my…read morenephew, and it was fun for the kids but not so much for the adults. For what they spent, it was a little ridiculous that they only got 6 pizzas total to feed over 30 people. The cotton candy machine was smoking and smelled like plastic, and the cotton candy produced from this machine tasted like plastic as well. It was very odd. For some reason, they wouldn't let us turn on the light in one of the rooms we were in. No drinks were provided for the adults, and the drinks for the kids were coming out of odd plastic jugs. Some homemade juice mixture, maybe? I imagine it was fine and mostly watered down juice to save money, but the jugs looked dirty to us. My cousin tried to give the 2 teenage girls working there a tip, but the one was in the back, so the owner said, "I'll take it." We assumed to imply to give it to the other worker, but she just stuck it in her pocket, and when the other girl came out of the backroom, she didn't give her the money. Why does the owner even need a tip? You own the place; you were paid $1100 for 2 hours of fun for the kids with watered-down juice, no drinks for the adults, and not enough pizza to feed even 10 people. Oh, and a smoking cotton candy machine whose smell made us naucious. Then to top it off, they tried to charge them extra sales tax. Who does that? -Edit Ok so I guess the very prideful and respectful business is going to argue with customers now, be condescending and call them liars. But what else can I expect from the company that I found to be completely unprofessional during my nephew's birthday party. But if you want to argue, Im game. Regardless of what the parents signed, I stated your pricing was ridiculous regardless of what the parents agreed to. $1100 for what? Honestly, that wasnt worth $700. Its a criticism of your pricing in general regardless of what the parents agreed to. I can have my opinion ma'am and they have theirs. Maybe they feel differently but I dont find the price reasonable. A dust of cotton candy? Sorry but that was a little bit more than a dust and I dont really care if it was burning actual plastic or not. It smelled odd. It surely didnt smell like blue raspberry. And you can quote me the entire safety manual but the machine looks like it was made in the 60s. Ive seen other machines that didnt create a "dust" and didnt give off that horrible smell so it was shocking to see your machine do these things. About the lights, you turned them off twice. My cousin and his wife's cousin turned them on and you turned them off. I was there ma'am, dont tell me there wasnt an issue with leaving them on. It was awkward with the lights the way they were, thats why 2 different people turned them on. You turned them off, twice. Now the tip, yes, the girls did get it. Because after you pocketed the money as if it was your own, my cousin made sure to give the other girl a tip. You did not give her the money he gave you when she came out of the backroom. Youve got nothing but 5 star ratings and Im not sure how. We could have went to Dave and Busters and got more for less and they wouldnt sit here arguing with us over a bad review. But hey, this is actually a great look for you and your company so if youd like to keep being condescending and arguing with me, Id love to continue.