What a great way to spend a chilly December day. I brought my kiddos to YESTERcades to meet up…read morewith their cousins and to partake in some fun old school arcade games. I've been to the one in Red Bank but never to the Westfield one. It is quite spacious, and even though it was pretty crowded, there was plenty of space to move around and to play every game that you wanted to. The pricing was super reasonable - I got each of my kids wristbands and paid at the end. We were probably there for about an hour and 45 minutes and for both of them it cost me $31.00. Not bad at all. They played so many games - from old school Ninja Turtles, to The Simpsons, to Paper Boy, to duck hunt, to skee ball, to pool, to air hockey, and the coolest Atari pong table I've ever seen - they had SO much fun. The workers were very kind and helpful. They set up one of the consoles for them to play on. They played a little Minecraft (though none of them knew what they were doing). They workers even helped them a little, which was very kind since it was so busy. We will definitely stop by again, it was so much fun, I might even play next time!

Great for all ages! Love that it's a flat hourly rate and you can play everything. Kids get to…read moreexperience the nostalgic cabinet console feel (and make fun of ancient graphics) and adults can lounge on sofas playing any number of new or retro classics on a variety of gaming platforms! Also a great location so you can pop out for good food in the town of westfield!

My husband and I visited Palmeras during their soft opening and had a great experience. We tried…read morehyper bowling, which is more fast-paced and exciting than traditional bowling. I can see it being a blast with a larger group. While we didn't sample their food menu, it's good to know they offer a variety of options. We chose soft drinks to stay refreshed while bowling. Bowling isn't the only activity here; there are two levels of fun to explore. We'll definitely be back to try more of what Palmeras has to offer. *forgive the abysmal picture quality

Finally made it to this place after driving past it many many times now. Palmeras is a private…read moreevent space best suited for birthday parties, or other events with large groups of people. This places has bowling alleys, arcade games, VR games and even a 7D roller coaster type ride with food & drinks(no alcohol) to match. All this was made even better by the staff especially Stephania who made the first stop at a bachelor party that much better by going the extra mile for our group and making sure we had a great time. Id surely recommend coming here for quality wholesome entertainment. The building is like brand new inside and would be an amazing place to rent out to watch sports with a large groups especially if they made it byob which might be in the works and would take this to the next level for adults anyway!

My daughter booked a surprise birthday party for my granddaughter and everyone, young and old, had…read morea great time. Mini golf was fun for all of us, as well as all of the arcade games. The party pizzas were really good and the perfect size for the little ones. The staff hosted were exceptionally organized and friendly, making the day great. Having private rooms for gatherings was also an awesome touch.

Cool place & idea. The kids had a great time. There could be better direction with the mini golf…read moreitself. The only issue is that people catch up quickly. If there is a party of 4, then 2, another 2, then 3 it gets messy. Great for non busy days. I couldn't imagine how rough it gets when it gets busy. My kids loved the murals and the monsters. They wished the DJ was DJing lol.

8 on the Break is legendary…read more In particular, today it's a hub for music game fans, featuring arcade games scarcely available elsewhere on the continent. The selection is fantastic and rounds are cheap. There are also some well-loved racing games. The machines are well cared for, and you get to use your quarters instead of a plastic card. (It's just more fun that way.) Most cabs allow you to save your progress in one way or another. Of course, there are a good number of pinball tables. No matter what you're there for, do check out at least one of them. There's still nothing quite like a great game of pinball. No writeup of 8otB is complete without mention of the Break Steak. $5 for a cheesesteak, fries, and soda. You get a lot more than what you pay for. Seriously, where I live I have trouble finding an equivalent quality & amount of food for twice the price. If you're in the area, and you have even a passing interest in arcades, you owe it to yourself to check the Break out. Your dollar stretches pretty far. If you're interested in these types of games, well... I know of people who drive hours to get to this place. Bring cash. If the owner sees this... thanks for all the great moments, there really is no other place like the Break.

This is a hole in the wall arcade that has a number of rhythm games you wouldn't normally find as…read morewell as fighter games like tekken etc. There was an automatic hand sanitizer machine upon entering but it was empty, luckily I brought my own. Each machine they ask you spray/wipe down in between uses however they don't give you a disposable paper towel, it is the same rag used over and over again which didn't seem very sanitary to me. The DDR machine count slot was jammed so it was unplayable. Then the in the grooved machine, the left control pad matched the track on the right side and vice versa which was kind of inconvenient since me and my boyfriend play at different speeds/levels. The whole place just seemed kind of run down and not well taken care of. However, if you're specifically looking for rhythm games then this is the place for you.

We took a family outing to Dave and Buster's. While the teens were going around to have fun. My…read moreCousin and I decided to get something to eat there. We figure just something to hold us over till later. The menu has a great selection of food, beverages and alcoholic drinks. We ordered the Triple Play which was Pretzel Dogs, Bar Burgers, and Bone-In Wings with choice of sauce or dry rub. Served with honey By our surprise the food was Amazing!! Everything was fresh and done to perfection. The burgers was juicy, the pretzel dough wrapped around the small hot dog was handmade taste like came right out oven and the chicken came right off the bone. All the food we saw coming out looked delicious and really good sized portions. We finished our dinner off with their Banana Fosters Pie dessert and we asked for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on side. It was so tasty! The ambiance is sports oriented.If don't want the bar area which is very large. You can sit away from there in the family area that has the seating that's where we sat. They also had seating away from the tv's in a more secluded area. We liked where we was ,It was very nice with all the big screens around with all the different sports playing. I can't wait to go back and try other menu selections. *to anyone whom seen my original review it may have shown only four stars, but it was meant to have FIVE STARS and it was truly an error. Dave & Buster's definitely deserves five stars and may I add the waiter whom waited on us was very attentive to what we needed and very pleasant. It made the experience extra special! Will definitely be back!

The dave and busters seemed small inside like the arcade area, I feel like i've been to bigger…read moreones. Got a drink too and the service was great

What a tremendous experience. This place is clean, well-kept, with a very comprehensive collection…read moreof arcade cabinets and pinball machines. All of the games are operational and in wonderful condition. Galaga, PAC Man, super Mario, virtua fighter, street fighter - you name it from your youth, and it can be found here. This place truly harkens back to a different time, and I had a sense of nostalgia during my entire stay. The 80's music definitely helped! The staff were absolutely wonderful, and were attentive, kind, and courteous. If you're craving a trip down memory lane to the arcade era, look no further!

Marcade Family Fun Center is located in the Rockaway River Commons. It has a corner space in the…read moresmaller building on site with plenty of parking. Space is large and open with several rows of arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and gaming consoles. Machines were in generally good shape with only a few being out of order or needing attention. Marcade has a good selection of the usual machines you'd find at a retro arcade, along with a few unique machines, including several sit down racing cabinets. I personally enjoyed the Rampage World Tour and Terminator 2: Judgment Day machines. Space was very clean and prices for an hour were reasonable. Marcade is a average but solid retro arcade that is absolutely worth a visit if in the area.

Super fun!! We got a whole hour and plaid mario party, some arcade games and checkers it was such a…read moregreat time with wonderful atmosphere and sweet workers as well! They were all so helpful and made the reprice 10 times better! I can't wait to come back again!

Loved this arcade! $10 a person per hour. Which makes it really simple to just play whatever you…read morewant without fumbling for coins. It wasn't very busy at 4 on a Saturday, there was a children's birthday party and some other adults. They have a wide range of machines, not just ones for kids. They have 10+ pinball machines including sopranos and South Park. Which I like a lot. The place is very clean for an arcade and two bathrooms in the back. They keep the machines all operational, nothing was out of order. They have couches to play consoles and even an Atari! I loved the air hockey, and skee ball as well. I would definitely come back here to play guitar hero which I didn't get a chance to play. I think it's also byob. Staff are friendly and helpful.

My partner, my teenager, and I visited today for go-karting and axe throwing. The axe throwing was…read moreamazing, but the go-karting was a very different experience. We did two races my teenager could participate in, plus one pro race. In every race, multiple karts stopped partway through, and each time one of us was involved. I understand that issues can happen, but there was absolutely no communication from staff about what was happening or why. The worst moment was watching my child's kart stop on a hill and slide backward down the incline. The same thing had happened to me earlier, but seeing it happen to my child was far more upsetting. It felt unsafe and genuinely scary. On top of that, the whole experience caused me major anxiety. I understand the need for safety, but the silence from staff during repeated stoppages made everything worse. It felt like being stuck in a vacuum with no information, and that lack of communication added so much unnecessary stress. The axe throwing was great, but the go-karting experience left me very uncomfortable because of the safety concerns and poor communication.

A last-minute outing turned into a great double date experience. It was my first time trying axe…read morethrowing -- I wasn't sure what to expect at first, but it ended up being surprisingly fun. The place was packed, which made sense for a Saturday evening, and the energy was great. We had an hour of allotted time and received dedicated food and drink service throughout, which really elevated the experience. I'd definitely go back and try another one of their entertainment activities.

Fun indoor place to take our Grandkids. The Batting cages are specific to the speed the balls are…read morelaunched from. In each one, you choose softball or baseball They have bats and helmets (N/C) if you forget to bring your own. There is also an arcade with fun games that are kept in good condition. The games automatically generate tickets that you can "buy" prizes with. Everything is done with tokens. Bringing cash to buy the tokens is the best way. They also sell good quality bats, helmets, etc. and the owner is very knowledgeable.

I will never go back to this hell hole of a place .they had a package for tokens for the batting…read morecage I spent 75 dollars .my kids were taking turns practicing. the manager came over and yelled at my son to get out that we took too long in the cage we used 4 tokens in total . they claimed there were signs posted which there wasn't . My whole thing they should have told me about this when i bought 75 dollars in tokens.they wouldn't let us use them I was told I couldn't get a refund for the remaining tokens. I got stuck with tokens I wasn't allowed to use and the manager was very nasty to my kids . This place is poorly run by incompetent people starting with the manager down to the rest of the staff. I advise people to not go there at all.