Good and service are great! The waiters that helped us are amazing! The brunch chef are so helpful.

tl;dr One of the best deals for families on Sunday night! (kids eat free, $30 prime rib dinner). For some reason, I always equated pinstripes as more a bowling joint then a restaurant. However, decided to make a reservation after hearing about their Sunday deal. Easy to make reservations for large groups and family friendly tables. Kids menu has your usual items (pizza, noodles) and also comes with a drink and dessert. The $30 prime rib comes with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. I had low expectations given the cost and experience at HOPR, but was pleasantly surprised! The temperature of the prime rib varied across the different orders (medium well to medium), but the flavors were solid and for the price, it was quite delicious. It will definitely be on my list again for Sunday meals! read more

- My 150-person Wedding Review -- Ultimately...3.5 stars Honestly I thought long and hard about whether this would be helpful to anyone but decided to post this for anyone else looking for wedding / event venues that wanted my experience! TLDR: Having a wedding at Pinstripes was nice due to the convenient location (mall/parking), ceremony, restaurant/bar built into package, unique excitement of bowling/bocce to keep guests having fun throughout the night. However I don't think that they were used to having large weddings like this of 150 people which cost $30k for us --For the amount we paid, I would have expected them to be more anticipatory about the starter food running out, having the guaranteed bowling socks for all my guests, etc. If I didn't have my private day-of coordinators advocating for us, there would have been a lot of issues. PROS: - Location--easy parking at a mall, ability to have the ceremony and all the events in one place on the second floor of the restaurant - Starters: their apps such as bruschetta and tenderloin sliders, in addition to their fettuccine alfredo were delicious both at our tasting and also our wedding day-of! - The sales coordinator Mariela was quite patient and able to answer most of our and our day-of coordinator's questions during the tasting as well as via email leading up to the event. - Our guests really loved having activities such as bowling/bocce! - The bar did a great job of taking orders ahead when they realized how many people were waiting for drinks; they were able to accommodate our signature cocktails with lychee calpico and vitasoy lemon tea with $500 upcharge. CONS: - We were nervous because their company went bankrupt about 6mo into our wedding deposit and closed their Walnut Creek location; apparently the San Mateo location gets a lot of revenue so they assured us they weren't closing their location. - There is no official get-ready room at this event space; they were nice enough to let us use their sales office - They were also nice enough to let us drop supplies off the day ahead; one of the best men dropped off something the morning-of the wedding and got a bit of attitude...possibly from stress? - For our 150 guests, they ran our of buffet-style starters that we paid for within the first 20min and didn't have time during the 1hr cocktail time to refill so half of our guests weren't able to enjoy them. - We were assured that there would be bowling socks / shoes provided for all our guests; they ran out of bowling socks within the first 10-15min so some people were not able to get them. Especially the females in dresses. The sales coordinator had to run around just to find some for me, the bride. - We paid extra for our vendors to have our buffet style-food and saw they were ordering separately on the menu at the end of the night. - We selected chicken parm as our entree and it did not come with the tomato sauce (that we tried during the tasting prior) on the day-of, so some guests thought it was a bit dry. - We were also assured we would be provided to-go boxes just for our outside cake (per contract not for the buffet food for clear reasons), but at the end of the night, our day-of coordinator was finding other makeshift boxes to put cake into. Ultimately I had the best time at my big day because of my friends, private wedding coordinator team handling issues, and the fact that everyone had a good time from all the activities that were planned. I don't think I felt some of these issues because my coordinators were handling it but really wanted to voice these so the venue can plan ahead in the future and for other people planning events to know! read more

We had a really disappointing experience here, especially from an accessibility standpoint. Our reservation clearly noted that someone in our party has mobility limitations. Despite that, we were seated upstairs, which immediately made things more difficult. While waiting, there was no place for me to sit, even though I was visibly struggling to stand with my walker. The restaurant was extremely overcrowded, and the layout made it nearly impossible to move around safely. Once seated, I was placed in a very tight space with no room to adjust or exit easily. I have a neurological condition that affects my mobility, and the environment caused my symptoms to significantly worsen, to the point where I couldn't even get my own food. Oh and there was no where to put my walker, it was leaned up against the table the entire time. This experience made it clear that accessibility is not being properly considered here. I won't be returning, and I hope the restaurant takes this seriously so others don't have to go through the same thing. I will give it two stars though, only because the food was delicious. They did a fabulous spread. Someone that does not have limitations, could definitely enjoy everything they have to offer. Our waitress was very kind. They did a wonderful job. read more

Unfortunately the service is lacking never fails when I bring in friends who owned restaurants. The vibe is off. Between 4.00 and 5.00 the bartender s try to take orders at the tables until the server shows up at 5 ish asked for a separate bill they screwed it up, manager out of site hopefully it will get betterp.s servers have no personality needs work read more

Pinstripes - Sliders chicken wings - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

Had a blast here for a birthday party recently! We were in a private room, which was super nice and already decorated, giving us a perfect little space to celebrate. The service was on point--everyone was attentive and kept things moving smoothly. The Food Scene The brunch buffet is located on the first floor and has a really solid variety. They've got: * Fresh Starts: A good salad section. * The Classics: Plenty of hot breakfast and lunch dishes. * Made-to-Order: An omelet station. * The Meats: A carving station with both ham and roast beef. * The Sweet Stuff: A nice selection of desserts. This place has decent food and the atmosphere is perfect for a big group. Plus, being right in the Hillsdale Shopping Mall is a huge win--it's a great mall to walk around and do some window shopping once you're done eating read more

Came here for a work event and got to try a variety of food along with the bowling alley! It was so much fun! It was a bit confusing to find the bowling lanes as they are located on the second floor. The bowling lanes were so fun though! The pins took a bit to set up after each round but our experience was a lot of fun. The food was also delicious and my favorite were the sliders. I would come back! read more

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Located outside the Hillsdale Mall. We dropped in for the Happy hour (Mon-Fri 3-6) on a Tuesday around 5:45pm. It wasn't that busy. Plenty of spots open at the bar. The Pinot Grigio from Canyon Road was really good. It's quite hard to find a flavorful Pinot Grigio. The Chardonnay was decent too. The reds like Cabernet and Pinot noir were too light. There were like 5 beers on tap. We tried the Drakes Juicy Hoot hazy ipa. It was eh. Not many beer options that we like. Didn't get to try any cocktails and appetizers on the happy hour. The appetizers didn't sound that great for us. So we ordered the crispy calamari to snack on. Light batter and meaty. Very yummy. Parking is free in the garage. read more

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Made reservations online. Found the closest mall parking garage to the restaurant. Came for first brunch seating on a Sunday. It was nice and quiet initially. They had customizable omelet station , waffle station , carving station with prime rib , salmon lox , shrimp cocktail , pizza , eggs, sausage , chicken apple sausage , salad , fries and chicken tenders , ciopinno, pasta, cheesecake , rice krispy , chocolate fondue station. It was a big area, very family friendly. Lot of kids around. My toddlers meal was free. Adults $38 per person. I also saw they even have private parties upstairs which is neat. It's located in the Hillsdale mall so there are alot of restaurants and you can walk in the mall after the heavy meal. read more

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Came here for a birthday party and the brunch buffet a few weeks ago and I gotta say, I enjoyed myself. The food was really good and I've always wanted to try prime rib, even more so when it's all you can eat. I was here during the holiday season so this place was decked out in the festive decor and Santa taking pictures with customers which was cool. I would absolutely come back here again on my own or with family just to eat. If I wanted to complain about something, I didn't think the desserts were that great. But y'know, it's whatever. I'm not a huge dessert guy anyway. There was a chocolate fountain though and I always think those are cool. But stick with the savory stuff for the most part. Side note, there used to be a Pinstripes in Walnut Creek that closed a few months ago. It didn't even last a year and I was disappointed that I never got to go. This was my first Pinstripes experience and I do hope they can make a comeback in Walnut Creek or elsewhere in the East Bay. I'm not keen on traveling all the way to Hillsdale Mall, even for this. read more

Pinstripes - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

We hosted a private event at Pinstripes and were blown away from start to finish. It was my first time playing bocce ball, and it ended up being an absolute hit with everyone...easy to learn, super fun, and a great activity for groups. Rules posted on the wall. They were also incredibly accommodating, even handling same-day additions to our food order list without any added hassle. Our semi-private space was spacious, comfortable, and perfectly situated within their beautiful two-story venue. The whole place was decorated for the holidays, and the added bonus of a live DJ made the atmosphere even more energetic and festive. Huge shoutout to Gabe and his team!!! Truly a pleasure, they were stellar all night, attentive, friendly, and always a step ahead. And Alyson, our event coordinator, deserves special recognition. She's truly top-notch: organized, responsive, and an absolute pro at making everything run smoothly. I do wish there was just a few more items to select from on appetizers and for variety for our vegetarians. Particularly around the holidays but still all around great experience and people. If you're looking for a fun, polished venue with great service for any group event, Pinstripes is a winner. Highly recommended! read more

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This review is for the weekend brunch buffet. I love me a buffet! We went in Sept for my bday. There was a carving station, a lox and bagel station, healthy options, and omelette station, chicken and waffle station, chocolate fountain, and pizza. So many options! See my video! The chilaquiles station made a massive plate. If you're like me and want to try everything ask them for a 1/4 size serving. Everything was fresh and delicious since we went right when they opened. Best part my 10 year was free on Sunday! The location is right by where they have the huge Christmas during the holidays and the kids love to run around the fake grass outside and play on the rocks. Be aware there is a street with cars nearby, the grass area is NOT fence in if you have little ones that run off. There is outdoor seating if you want to sit outside and watch the kids play. read more

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Nice restaurant with banquet rooms, a lounge/bar, and a fun bowling alley of course. Pretty chic ams trendy. Very clean. Food wasn't spectacular but good for a bowling alley. Service was solid overall. p.s. looks like they had a Sunday brunch going on downstairs in the main restaurant. May come back to try it. read more

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Always a good place to go for any occasion. I brought my stuff there for celebrate birthday Christmas dinner, family dinner and bowling and last time we went for Sunday brunch for Easter. It was overwhelming with collection of food and drink and dessert. Well done. read more

Pinstripes is in a beautiful bustling location right next to San Mateo hillsdale mall. There is an ample amount of parking spaces right behind the restaurant. The restaurant itself is a two story structure downstairs you have the formal and causal indoor and outdoor seating. Upstairs you have a full bowling alley where you can order from the menu while you play. This place serves your typical burgers , pizza etc but also has some more unique options. I truly enjoy there happy hour menu they have great food options here to choose from. They get busy so service is a hit or miss but most of my experiences have gone well. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written this review yet -- I've been to Pinstripe at least a dozen times, especially on Tuesdays (that buy-one-get-one entrée deal is chef's kiss). Our absolute favorite is the Superfood Salad -- the combo of kale, figs, and Humboldt Fog goat cheese is just perfect. Easily one of my all-time favorite salads anywhere. The pizza is always on-point too -- crispy, flavorful, and consistently good. We've tried the other entrées, and they're fine, but honestly, we've found our rhythm with the salad and pizza combo. It's our go-to order every single time. Such a nice, relaxed spot to wind down after a long day at work -- great food, chill vibes, and a place that just never disappoints read more

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Lovely date night spot! Came around 6pm on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. They have a happy hour menu with drinks and a limited food selection, but we didn't order off of it. I ordered the Maple Glazed Salmon and my partner had the Spaghetti and Meatballs. Everything was delicious! The salmon dish was definitely the standout for me - salmon was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and we loved the seasoned vegetables and mediterranean grains on the side. Service was exceptional. We wanted to change our table after ordering due to the draft coming from the open door and they kindly accommodated us. Staff also checked up on us maybe 5 different times - they're very attentive haha. Menu does feel a bit limited, and I would consider prices on the slightly higher end - but had a lovely experience here and would come again. read more

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We came again and this time on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday by trying their bowling lane. This place is bustling with birthday and reunion parties going on all day in their various ballrooms and for both bocce and bowling. 1) First kudos to the owner who actually read my last review when I commented on being charged for the birthday dessert that's normally complimentary for the birthday person. Thank you owner for giving us an hour of bowling and the complimentary birthday dessert. 2) Service was great. We had water glasses in our lane. Menus by each lane if you want to order food. Hand sanitizing stations available too. 3) Bowling: ramps for kids if needed are nearby and easily moved around. Variety of bowling ball weights to pick from. Timer is posted on the scoring screen to tell you how much time you have left. The lane shuts down when your time is up. Staff helpful when the bowling bins got stuck. Additional note: we received a phone call hours after we left asking us if we left an ipad there. No we did not. However this shows great customer service support in them trying to track down the owner of an ipad that was left behind. Great time had by all!!! Again - thank you owner and staff. read more

Chicken sandwich is a little dry Very spacious interior good for parties and happy hours Bowling alley is upstairs. read more

So glad I found Pinstripes to host our shower. Everything went smoothly from booking to the day of our event. We rented Ballroom A and it was perfect. Food was great, especially the calamari, bruschetta and lemon roasted chicken. The catered lunch was managed well and we didn't run out of food. Service was great. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Thanks to all who helped us. Definitely recommend doing your next event here. read more

It's always great to eat at Pinstripes. Their menu is great and the servers are nice. The seating is spacious and the room is airy. Tonight we were there for bowling and a birthday dinner, which included mocktails and a festive dessert tray. We had fun bowling, it's a clean, spacious, and inviting area. I ordered the legendary lobster pizza, which I enjoyed (thin crust, just enough cheese). Well done, thank you Pinstripes. read more

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We came here Saturday morning with a reservation for a buffet brunch. The service was quick, ambiance was cozy and cute and the selection was pretty good. The food itself wasn't too special, but they had some unique items like goat cheese mac & cheese, maple glazed brussel sprouts, and a chocolate fountain. The prime rib & horseradish were a little disappointing, but the waffle station made up for it. Special note, we ended up going to brunch during their Santa brunch and they had a very convincing Santa! read more

We've been to Pinstripes a few times, including tonight. I usually go for the succulent pork ribs which were always succulent, but apparently were taken off the menu because "not enough people were ordering them." Personally, I think management just wanted to tweak the menu to make it simpler and more profitable. Pinstripes gets traction for its upstairs bowling alley, large bar with plenty of seating, ambience, front patio dining, several windowed private rooms for birthdays and wedding receptions, and consistently excellent server staff. The food, however, is so-so. We'll come here again but only if we have to. read more

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We gave new corporate another visit for Valentine day. Unfortunately they wasn't able to empress us, when we ordered packages with advertising Surf and Turf file Mignonette they cooked New York steak and charged $60 instead $50 advertised when we made reservations. Used to be great place with different food greatly enjoyed my friends and family. New management is big disappointment, sorry... read more

It took nearly two years, but we finally made it back again! Pre-Mother's Day Brunch the week before the mad rush. We arrived at 10:30, which is when they open the doors on weekends. Our group was 3 seniors, 3 adults and 3 kids, ages 9, 11, & 13. While there is no discount for seniors, the price is still quite reasonable at $38 for adults. They weren't quite ready for service when guests began queuing up for food as some dishes had not yet been delivered but no one complained as there was still plenty to choose from. Service was pretty good. Our server and many others were "Johnny on the spot", taking away empty plates pretty quickly. Our water glasses were kept full, and mom got her cup of hot water. I did have to ask for a refill on coffee and when the original coffee was delivered, it came with sugar on the side as well as an empty cream dispenser. Good thing that I don't use cream. The layout of food is okay for the space but if all the guests got up at the same time to get food, there will be traffic jams. Most of the items had signs that accurately described the dishes. I didn't see signs where the biscuits were, not on the sausage gravy next to the biscuits. I take issue with the dish labeled as Cioppino. To me, Cioppino is a rich tomato-based broth with an assortment of seafoods such as fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and crab. Of course, every recipe is different based on tastes and availability of ingredients. I got a bowl early in the day and the only seafood in it was mussels. I dressed it up by adding in some peel and eat shrimp. Later, when I passed the Cioppino, I noticed clams, calamari and fish along with the mussels. The Prime Rib was super tender as it was last time. I appreciate that the peel & eat shrimp had been cleaned. It's a good thing that I didn't find the Biscuits n Gravy straight away or I may have filled up on that. I see that they haven't taken up my suggestion of soft-serve ice cream as there was none to be had. I did ask our primary server if there was ice cream in the house and he said that it was on the dinner menu and couldn't be served. I asked if it could be ordered if I wanted to pay for it and he said no that the chefs would get mad. It makes no sense to me that a business would have something in stock and not want to sell it, especially when desserts are usually such a high-margin item, but that's just me. Granted, once other guests see one customer with something off the menu, they may want it too but aren't businesses in business to make money? read more

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Had a chance to experience their BOGO Tuesday specials. We were lucky as they said they were changing their Tuesday special to not include certain items, but we happened to get it with everything. The wings were good (preferred the sweet chili glaze over the BBQ). The full rack of ribs were surprisingly meaty and good. The salmon was perfectly cooked and not overdone. The filet trio was okay... hard to get a good filet with each piece being 3 oz. The space is huge! I actually didn't even see the bowling lanes. There is a large party space upstairs that was used for special events and that's where the restroom is. Great deal with their Tuesday special! read more

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It's a really nice hang out space for a quick drink and bite. They also have brunch buffet over the weekend. We came in on cinco de mayo and got to try the $5 margaritas, it was very refreshing. Love the splash of pomegranate. The happy hour margherita flatbread and calamari were yummy too. Happy hour is 3-6pm on weekdays. Service was alright, most of the staff were pretty nice. read more

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Nice venue for a party! My friend had a kids party here on a Sunday. It was really good brunch food which included Made to order omelets, variety of pizzas, salads, chocolate fountain, prime rib and assorted meats, pasta, Brussels sprouts, chicken and waffles, sliced watermelon, seafood stew, smoked salmon etc. a very nice spread but nothing that stood out. Most people had an ayce option rather than a sit down Chinese meal which I wholeheartedly agree. Staff were very courteous and professional. We had a room upstairs with 7 tables for 50ish people. Well done Pinstripes! read more

Second time here! We had Alfredo as our server Very attentive We had their mango and grapefruit mimosas All the food for the buffet was hot and fresh They have a separate area for custom pasta so def try that out Love it every time we go Thanks Pablo and Alfredo again! read more

I would give this place 0 star if I could. I decided to give this place a try with my family after seeing their 20 oz. prime rib special for $30 on face book for the past few weeks. When I asked about the special, the waiter said he had never seen or heard of anything like that. So I showed him the ad on Facebook, he then said I will get the manager. The manager finally showed up after 20 minutes later, the first thing he said was, "what seems to be the problem here?" When I asked him about the special, his response was we don't have this special and there must be a typo and he will bring it up to the team leaders. That was it!! What kind of customer service is this? They lost me as a customer for good. Please see the ad that I screenshot from face book. read more

Pinstripes - False advertising and bad customer service!! - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

We just stop by for dinner. The food was delicious with the great service . We are enjoyed our special time here read more

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Came here for a quick lunch and enjoyed a glass of wine. The place didn't seem too busy inside during lunch so the service was quick and excellent. The wings are delicious and I highly recommend. The sandwich hit the spot and it came with a large portion of fries which I couldn't even finish! read more

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Been here a handful amount of times and I've experience brunch on the weekend and have reserved a lane for bowling. Brunch: They set up the restaurant by setting up little stations with different food items throughout the walking areas. A dedicated omelette station where a cook has 5 pans of omelettes going making sure everythings done fast and to everyone's liking. Then they have a Prime Rib station where you can get a selection of meat cut to the size you like. As for everything else, it's like a buffet style where you can grab chicken tenders, fries, macaroni and cheese, pizza etc. Which was all okay, like it's what you expect. Bowling: Good thing I checked and you have to reserve a lane ahead of time before you can visit the location. It's also a set price for a lane/hour so make sure you check the time you want to go as it's a huge difference during regular times and HH times. (HH times is 50% off so think ahead) Once we arrived to our lane, the attendant mentioned a server would be with us as we get set up. No one came to check on us and we were only left with water which was fine. It also looked like there wasn't servers walking around as much unless I just didn't see them. Really enjoyed the bowling animations along with the score sheet, it's way more unique than most bowling locations. We also got 3 rounds in which I think is worth the money we paid for the time. I do wish the fans were working for the bowling ball holder since the balls were pretty oiled up so it did make it harder to hold. Came for the 1 time and it's really cool for the experience, probably wouldn't come back though. read more

This place is great! We got in sooo fast !!! Super clean inside and the service is super fast! Would definitely come back ! read more

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Finally checked out Pinstripes for my birthday hang out with friends back in August! It was a cloudy, but warm day. I got good parking at the garage right behind the place. They accept bowling reservations online. Reserve early for weekends; they fill up quickly. This place is pretty impressive: two floors of activity with the ground floor catering to all your gastronomic needs i.e. fancy looking full service dine-in restaurant and bar plus a weekend brunch buffet! I checked in at the host desk right up front and paid for 1 bowling hour, party of 9. They led us up the stairs to the second floor where we spotted staff setting up long private dining tables and the bocce ball lanes. The bowling area was in the back with its own set of doors. I felt like VIP! No longer do we have to ask for shoe sizes from an employees-- it's self serve right near the door. Efficient and organized. Since we had a larger party, they gave us 2 lanes right next to each other and we commandeered the whole comfy sofa situation. A friendly waitress came by with menus and explained we could order as much food and beverages desired before bringing a water carafe & glasses all around. We had dinner scheduled for right after but my friends deserved some sustenance. Eats: *Sweet Chili Glaze Chicken Wings *Margherita Flatbread *Truffle Fries *Crispy Calamari Drinks: *Blueberry Mule Bowling & dining was soo much fun! I regret only spending about an hour here but it does get more expensive on weekends after 3pm, about $30pp/hour. Staff was so sweet and brought me a loaded sundae with huge scoops of vanilla ice cream, chocolate brownie, crunchy pretzels, and real cherry topped with a candle! Also included was hot fudge, which I poured on. Overall, an excellent experience! I would definitely bring family and friends here for a fun time. read more

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We dine here every Tuesday where half the menu is bogo free. You can't beat that deal. What keeps bringing us back is the bar staff that is particularly attentive and engaging. But I have to make special note of Eric who takes care of us every time. Even when he is super busy he manages to stop by and say hello. Awesome! read more

Pinstripes - Happy Birthday treat! - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

Located in NoCal, we arrived on a Saturday morning to enjoy their AYCE (all u can eat) brunch buffet. The restaurant has 2 levels where the buffet was located downstairs filled with everything breakfast from delicious fruits to salads, eggs, and and all the protein you can imagine such as bacon, sausages, and steaks. The upstairs hosted events like weddings and special parties (also where the bathrooms are too). Since it was a Saturday, you would think as busy as they were, service would be slow but the staff was quick to come get us anything we needed and super friendly. Would definitely come back again next time im back in NoCal. read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch buffet, and as much as I hate buffets and eating anything cooked in mass quantities, I was pleasantly STUNNED and gotta give these guys mad props because all the food I had here was delicious! Mind blown! Mouth happy! Stomach stuffed! Upon arrival, I had a feeling this was gonna be good because the place was packed at 11am! When I started to grub down, I found out this wasn't just gonna be good, it was gonna be great! They have so many options. You can check out my pics to see what I had, but everything was amazing. What stood out to me the most were the fresh fruits, fluffy waffles, bacon, sausages, prime rib and horseradish, smoked salmon, crispy breakfast potatoes, and thin crust pizzas with the gooey cheese pulls! And the service was excellent! Our server was very friendly and attentive and came back to check on us a lot! Looking forward to doing this again soon! read more

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As my number of tree trunk rings increase, my appetite for buffets continue to decline. It's been a while since I've done a buffet with a hot pot place being my likely last destination. My friend's celebrated their son's college graduation, YAY Matty!, on a Sunday late morning. Living on the peninsula, the family chose this restaurant which also houses bowling lanes and bocce ball courts (2). When we checked in, the hostess directed us to a private room upstairs. The hosts and family were putting the finishing touches on the decorations but the tables and drink station (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=GDwjGvQxQz-Pbqfbv7EhNg) were set up. As guests flowed in for our 11 am reservation, our gracious hosts told us to help ourselves to the Sunday brunch buffet stations downstairs. Reading the table side menus (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=61l8-3JHbjLxFwPqjSj3_w), we had an idea of where to go and what to get. The cocktail menu was on the back (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=mvfpOwAuqyGcio-FVu0qJw). Our waitress asked whether we wanted to order any drinks but our table was satisfied with the provided bottles of ice water and the drink station beverages. Our hosts directed us back to the ground floor to the food stations. After grabbing my giant plate, I followed my friend to the prime rib station, getting two slices of medium prime rib and a slice of the maple ham. I then followed our host to the breakfast food station, getting a few sausages, slices of bacon, brussel sprouts, and some breakfast potatoes. With a little room left on my plate, I filled it with Caesar's salad. Here is my 1st plate of food (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=dQ5mXkIEZ4qhNt635q7xyA). Along the way, I saw the tureen with cioppino and filled a bowl (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=hmgN3shxh60oS8_FyhYKIg) (don't expect it to mirror the ones you'd find in North Beach - there's no dungeness crab); it was hearty and tasty. I was satisfied after this but temptation got the better part of me. I made another walk down, getting a smaller plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=TRnSjHG5f0ZGo8DyV1w12Q). Seeing no line after earlier passing on jumping into a six deep line for the omelette station, I got a ham, tomato, mushroom, and cheese omelette along with some peel 'n eat cocktail shrimp. I also tried a slice of the vegetable pizza. I passed on desserts since our hosts announced a graduation cake would soon be served. The food was delicious and hearty. I didn't even make it to the hot lunch items on one counter nor the chilaquiles and chicken and waffle stations. The two people who waited on our table were friendly and efficient in removing empty plates and refilling the water flasks. I made a cup of tea at the drink station with the provided teabags and hot water. The food stations were kept neatly and empty trays were quickly refilled while the fellow diners were equally courteous and polite. When I got home, I was curious about the cost of our meal and learned it is reasonably priced at $38.00 per adult and $19.00 for children which becomes free for kids Sundays. I was also curious about the bowling lanes which I found around the corner on the 2nd floor. Thank you and congratulations to my friends for hosting their party here. I would consider coming here with a group for celebrations or hosting similar events. It checks all the boxes. read more

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Bowling and fine dining all in one place - no better way to host a celebration or large gathering to have bellies full of food and laughter! We came in to celebrate a birthday and had a pleasant time. The facilities were clean, well kept, and conducive to a fun and lively environment. The food was delicious and plated with great care. The prices are a bit higher than what we have been used to but it's fair relative to the peninsula. Located in the high traffic Hillsdale Mall, Pinstripes is easily accessible from the parking lot being one of the first establishments you'll find as you round the corner after parking your car. As we had made reservations ahead of time for both bowling and dinner, we just checked in at the front and the staff got us situated. There wasn't much of a waiting area as they got our lane set up so we just hung around one of the open tables near the bar. When it was our turn, we followed the staff member upstairs to the alleys. We first picked up shoes and complimentary socks. We were then ushered to our lane, offered waters and told that we could get started. As a first timer, it was unclear how to get started but we got it after fumbling with the kiosk a bit. We were able to add players to the game, take face pictures, add bumper configurations, and customize player names. It would have been nice to get an orientation before our time started. When our time was up, we didn't have a whole lot of time to gather our things before we were told the lane needed to be cleared for the next party. The staff directing us to move wasn't the most cheery, although I understand that it's all in the business to churn customers. I think setting expectations upfront regarding onboarding, during active play, and off boarding would have made the experience a lot better. The alleys themselves were nice. Balls of different weights were available in each lane, bumpers were easy to enable for each player and would automatically engage when it was the user's turn, food can be ordered at the table (assuming you flag one of the staff members), and seats and tables were relatively clean (there was food on the floor and the table was wiped down just before us sitting). The flooring was well maintained as well, however some of the balls don't seem as round as they should be. There is a collaboration with OpenLane so download it to track your scores. For those looking to get more games in between meals, they have bocce ball courts upstairs and downstairs. Typically you would have to make reservations for them but since the kids just wanted to see it briefly, we didn't bother. For dinner service, we headed back downstairs to the front desk to check in, yet again. After checking in, they seated us at a booth near the kitchen. We were offered waters and given menus to peruse. They have kids menus for smaller portions, but we found that the family style meal options were a lot more economical. Their menu is extensive with appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, and meat/seafood. We took a bit of time to decide but the holiday discount and daily specials they have definitely had an impact. We ended up ordering a variety of items for the table and they were all delicious and presented beautifully. Tenderloin Sliders - available as 3 or 6, these tender cuts of meat-stacked sliders are delicious and the potato strings add a nice crunch if you decide to add them in with each bite. Great for sharing and worth the price! Pigs in blankets - little morsels served with delicious mustard and ketchup are popular items for kids. These would go well with a pint of beer but I would skip these otherwise. Lobster Mac and Cheese - this motherload of a mac and cheese dish is loaded with lobster meat. The balance of creaminess from the cheese and chewy bites from the lobster makes it fun to eat. Great flavor, fan favorite, and good price! Chicken and Goat Cheese - my personal favorite of the family style pastas is loaded with big pieces of chicken breast that pair well with the creamy goat cheese. The fusilli pasta soak up the flavors well and add more texture to each bite. Surprisingly filling! Since we came in to celebrate a birthday, we were also given a complimentary sundae. It was a great cap to a nice dinner service. Overall, Pinstripes does what it does best and that is bowling with fine dining on the side. Due to larger profit margins, I do see more of an emphasis on the restaurant side of the business but they do a fantastic job maintaining a play space for parties, casual gatherings, and corporate events. There's no doubt we will be back but we may be more cognizant of any specials they may be offering as the price point is above average. If you're in the mood to knock down some pins as well as wine and dine, you're in the right alley and will be sure to hit a strike with this place! read more

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