I did not expect this at all. We went to Rock 'n Rail festival and were pretty underwhelmed by the music and lack of places to sit, so we went to the patio at Set Em Up. It was very busy and we were seated at the farthest table from the front. We waited around 15 minutes to be noticed and had made up our mind to leave and take our chances at the fest when the manager came over and asked if we had been helped. When we said 'no' he told us he would be right back. He came back with Nicole and told us that the waitress who had our table was busy with huge tables and Nicole would be our server. She apologized for the wait and we ordered a couple of beers and our food. Sharon got Polish sausage and saur kraut and I got Indonesian Noodles and added chicken. The menu said it was sweet and spicy Asian noodles with a fried egg on top plus the chicken. Nicole came out right when our beers needed to be refreshed and we ordered a couple more. The food came out and looked great (my egg had a hot sauce smiley face on it) but we had no silverware. After 3 people trying to find silverware Nicole ran over with plastic forks, real knives and napkins. Then it happened. I took a bite. The Indonesian Noodles with smiley face egg and chicken was the best dinner that I have ever ordered at any restaurant! This was not our first time here but we had gone to the back of the menu for sandwiches and never even noticed the entrees before. The entire time I was eating my Noodles I was floating through the air like a cartoon dog that got a dog treat! Highly recommended!!! Sharon also liked the Polish and saur kraut and kept trying to get me to try it but I didn't want to waste a bite of those noodles! Nicole saved the day for us and we will be back many times, I'm sure. :) read more

We had a holiday party here and it was wonderful! It's a smaller bowling alley, but everyone had a great time! The food was really great and the service was top notch. The guys were ready to help if there were any issues! We had like 40 little kids so it was a lot to handle! One thing to note is this bowling alley is a hand scoring bowling alley. The kids were not keeping score so it didn't matter! But just an fyi! read more

My review is only for the food side of the business. I have not bowled in any of their lanes. They have a great outdoor patio with plenty of tvs to enjoy during the summer months. We typically sit outside every chance we get. The service is good especially since I think we have the same waitress every time and she may be the only one that works there. She may also be cooking my food in the back since she is the only one I ever see. She is great for usually being the only waitress there. The food is fresh and very good. We always enjoy the meal and the potato options. I am partial to tater tots so that's where I lean. Definitely will be back again. read more

We had so much fun here this past weekend! We had some time to kill before driving out to Valparaiso and figured we'd bowl a game. We're from Chicago. Prices are by the house. So cheap & shoes were included (I think weekdays $5/person/hour and weekends it's $10). Small bowling alley connected to a bar. About 6 or so lanes, all manual. It was fun to manually keep score! We also ended up having a few drinks and eating lunch, ordered 1 turkey hoagie & 1 ham hoagie, both were excellent! Can't wait to come back to this place! read more

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Best Fish & Chips in the area. Outside patio allows you to bring your dog. Reasonable prices.

I went there because my son has been using the bowling for $10 an hour including shoes which was really nice. Four of us came and I had a rum and cook from the bar and that was one of the worst running coats I've ever had. Then we ordered four menu items where the burgers are half off. I ordered a pulled pork and I told her I wanted the sandwich with tater tots. She said sliders.. and I got confused. So I got what look like nachos with tater tots and pickles. So I took five bites and took it home. Got overcharged. Didn't give us the half price on burgers. Good thing they were able to fix it after we told them. Three strikes tonight we will go back and hopefully it's better read more

We came in to experience the wings, no disappointment here. Tried the peanut butter hot wings. Wowzers what an awesome flavor profile. Major disappointment is allowing the Jukebox to be available while the Football games are playing. read more

Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge - Bowling Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Poor service. More like NO service. Awful. Asked for water. It's been 35 minutes. No water and no menu. Peace out

Fish and chips and shrimp both served cold with no sauce. Nice venue with a nice outdoor dining. The service is slow and inefficient to say the least. Come on guys, get it together! read more

We had a fantastic time. Great food and good prices. Tony is the best! Good service too. It was the vibe for me

We went to the outdoor deck on Sunday afternoon, and it wasn't particularly busy. We were seated and waited 10+ minutes without a waiter or waitress coming by. We complained to the male hostess who couldn't care less, so we left. Terrible service. read more

Food is always great here. I haven't had anything there I didn't like. From their wings to their sea food items. I've yet to be disappointed. For the most part the staff is great. Good place to sit and have dinner and drinks in the summer for sure. read more

The best Italian beef and barbecued beef sandwiches in the area. Come from IL to eat them. And they have Yuengling tall boys. Great service, our waitress brought my Yuengling's to the table and asked if I wanted it. Much more efficient. Loved it. read more

I expected a little more from this place, but it's not a place I would visit for several reasons. I was there for a company party, and was disappointed when I saw this very transphobic sign on the women's bathroom door. Anyone who has been there, knows what I'm talking about. I'm boycotting this transphobic and unwelcoming bar along with Griffith Town Tap. read more

Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge - This completely TRANSPHOBIC sign is unwelcoming to the LGBTQ community and should be taken down immediately, along with the men's room sign. - Bowling Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

Was debating on where to go with my best friend after dinner and as we drove by the place we noticed it was hopping! The music and people dancing at the outdoor patio area was enough to draw us in. We ordered some drinks at the PACKED bar and the female bartender was pleasant and kind for how busy it was. We then proceeded to find some empty chairs and listened to the band. I totally love the retro feeling of the inside. After meeting some friends we sat at a table and had a waitress, (Linda I believe her name was) and she was great. My first experience here was pretty awesome and I will definitely be back to try the food, I hear its pretty good. read more

This place is awesome! For a Wednesday evening it seemed very busy, but that had no affect on our service...our waitress was on it! It was busy because on Wednesdays the wings are on SPECIAL, but for DINE-IN only. Which I don't see a problem because if there is an open lane you can bowl, if not play pool, or (if you're of age) have a beer on their OUTDOOR PATIO. You can even press your luck playing a crane game and try to win one of their large variety of different small stuffed animals. The atmosphere is very friendly, sports orientated filled with excitement and positive vibes. When it comes to important football and baseball games, I'd guarantee it's on (if not, just ask). I love bowling and it's perfect for toddlers. They have everything you need when it comes to those who can't roll the bowling ball down the lane themselves. The wings are absolutely fantastic! I got mine "naked" with their blue cheese & honey bbq sauce served in cups on the side. I ate 20 of them. read more

Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge - 135 N Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319 (219) 924-3181 - Bowling Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

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FOOD GOOD, SERVICE TRASH - Ordered off grub hub for pickup - missing part of our food order, had to come back and wait for them to finish it and they also charged my boyfriend for the food. Grubhub took care of us though and we got a full refund - other than that the food was great... read more

Love it here! Staff is super friendly. We've had our company holiday party here the past few years. Food is fried awesomeness. Bartenders make great drinks, creative. Bowling is a blast. Can't say enough great things. Tony runs a great place. read more

Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge - Salon Christmas party! - Bowling Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

I held a painting event here and they couldn't have been more accommodating and kind. Everyone really had a great time. I had a few drinks while doing the class and they were very delicious! The food that I had while I was there was very tasty too! They have a really awesome porch and I will definitely be back to come sit out there some night with a cold drink. read more

gotta say we were disappointed we got there at 9:40 pm we were told place closed at 2:00am we ordered food and drinks waitress was awesome food was mid tasted like oil hasent been changed ice cream was freezer burned we moved to the patio and at 1am they started turning lights off we just got drink refills and never did they say we're gonna. lose early i asked why they said if less 30 people we close just saying they should have told us before we ordered drinks wasted that money cause you can't leave with the drinks bad experience don't go saying when nobody's here we close I guess out party of 10 was of nobody just plain rude read more

Me and a group of friends went on a Wednesday night at 11pm and it was all of the vibes for so late. The bar service was great, they are very generous with their pour, the food tasted like a loved one made it for us. Bowling was fun and the music was fun to choose. Highly recommend. 10/10 will be back! read more

I could leave no stars and write a review I would. Karlo our server ignored our table and went to other tables around ours. It took 30 minutes to get pop refills. Took over an hour to receive our food after we placed our order. Once the food arrived it was under cooked wings,burnt nachos, unseasoned dry fries and ordered food that never came. Told them my Buffalo wings were undercooked and once they came back another server told me they put them back in the deep fryer with sauce on there still and put new sauce on there that so happened to be cold like it came out The refrigerator. Also the resturant had the nerve to charge gratuity $4.50 per person and the service sucked. Karlo knew he want getting a rip from not one of us. Absolutely trash service would recommend. This food is okay if you like eating broke people trash food read more

Food and drinks are super cheap. Do yourself a solid and get some loaded tater tots, onion rings and burgers! Large business with multiple sections. The back patio is such a vibe. Inside is an old style smaller bowling alley. They also have a designated bar top and smaller restaurant area. They have a pool table and dart boards. read more

Awesome place to enjoy an outdoor bar area during these indeed crazy times. They legit have one hell of a patio area thats for sure. Open air, cold beer and great prices! Had the ultimate nacho's and washed down with ice cold beers! Will see guys very soon read more

Absolutely atrocious, you walk in and it's cramped, to make up for it you are greeted by none of the workers staring at you. After finding their paper map of the building you find your way to a desk with a child working, they tell you all of their spacious 5 lanes are taken and then you try to get food, they do not serve you or even acknowledge that your there. If you are considering coming here, don't! read more

Your average bar, they recently expanded their deck/outdoor area which is awesome besides the music being a tad too loud and makes conversation difficult at times. The food is really pretty good- definitely bar food, but good. Great place to hang out at- especially outside. Indoor bowling lanes are older but fun with a group of friends. Can't wait for the summer time to get more time on the deck/patio and get some more Southwestern Ranch wings and their lovely nachos. Recommend for a low key nice night out. read more

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I visited yesterday and I am very disappointed. I've been here twice before and have had wonderful experiences. The first time the waitress was amazing and food was delicious. The second time we are on the heated patio and the food was great and so was the service. I cannot say the same for yesterday. We weren't greeted upon entry but we proceeded to the bowling counter. We got our lane and was told someone would be over to take our order. We waited for a while and I found a waitress standing at the bar window and asked for a menu. I also asked if she would be able to take our order. She said no and the bar staff takes it. We continued to bowl the whole game and after the one game we decided to leave. I take the menu up to the counter and inform them that no one had taken our order. To which he responds " oh my bad".... Uhhh what happened to customer service. I really did enjoy this place before but I won't be back. Especially if they aren't interested in serving customers. read more

Nice, big patio area that's truly family-friendly. Great place for affordable drinks and the food isn't bad. If it's busy, be prepared to wait a bit for food or drinks. We've had the same waitress the few times we've been there and she was great. Will be back! read more

My first time here and it was horrible. They need to update every thing. No score board and it only had 8 lanes. Kids working there. Can't find one when you need them. We were looked at like aliens from another planet. It was weird. Maybe they haven't seen African Americans bowl? Just a weird experience. read more

Yeah, I know... Bowling? Set 'Em Up (formerly Bowl Arena) is an 8 lane bowling alley and lounge in beautiful downtown Griffith, Indiana. I used to be in a league here and love this little bowling spot. Retro is a kind way of saying old. New owners and new attitude! I planned an evening out for my drivers and made it a Mystery Event as they would have said LAME and not shown up. They could not have had more fun! The place is clean and well maintained. There were no issues with breakdowns which is amazing as this is a vintage alley. The graphics scream '70s but the back area has been updated. The batherooms are not fancy but freshly painted and again, clean! Jane and Tony (some of the owners) made the evening fantastic! For $20 per person, we got the whole place to ourselves, unlimited bowling, shoes, food and beer. They kept the beer flowing and did an amazing job of serving 44 people from the tiny kitchen. You cannot beat the food prices - $4 for a burger and fries and it was really good bar food! There is a ton of fried appetizers - not my style but I still couldn't resist the poppers. They serve Doreen's pizza too. The combination of the private party atmosphere, bar food and GREAT service made for an amazing evening with my gang. Love, love, love Set 'Em Up! read more

We have awesome food, good times and a full bar!!!!:) Eat in with some fun or order out and enjoy at home. Wonderful environment! Great employees and awesome customers!!!! read more

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Waitresses are always nice, was a little but disappointed that they didn't have live music on this beautiful Summer Friday night.

If I could give NO STARS I WOULD. Matter fact I AM. Went out for a night of fun. Soon as we walk in, the lady working there looked at us and turned the lights off to the other lanes. As we get closer she says, "can I help you" I said yeah we're looking to bowl, she scratches her head and said sorry, we don't have any open lanes because the league is just finishing up"...mind you someone's grandad and grandma were bowling in ONE LANE. There were NO OTHER PEOPLE BOWLING and there is no indication of it having been a large crowd and the hours went until 2am. Meaning there were about 7 lanes open. UNOCCUPIED. And it was only 2 of us so we could have occupied at least ONE OF THOSE 7 empty LANES. Only people in the establishment were the guys drinking at the bar and the two people at the one lane. I'm not sure if we were turned away because we are of Melanin decent but that s*** was insane. read more

Amazing place for drinks... But if it's nice out there's an event, be prepared to wait over an hour for food. I love the outside area and the updated inside seating area, but something has got to give. Their food is great, but the wait is terrible. We have never been warned that the kitchen is busy and we go there frequently, they know us. We're getting very very frustrated with it. I know they've rearranged things, but either hire more people or make changes to make it much more productive. If nothing else, WARN CUSTOMERS that it's going to be at least an hour wait. read more

This owner should have his own TV show. The out side area turned this bar into the Down town hotspot. Great Job. Staff is top notch and very nice read more

This place is terrible. Three strikes and they're out. We ordered food one night for delivery and didn't receive part of it. Came for the new patio on a Wednesday night and waited two hours for food. Two hours!! Shame on us for coming back to try again. Been sitting here again waiting forever for food. No check in with the table to see if we want more drinks. Been empty for half hour now. Won't do this again. Too bad. Nice new outdoor patio. Not worth it though. read more

Ordered delivery at 8:52pm through grubhub. Delivery time was 9:40-9:50. At 10:45, still no delivery. Luckily I was going to pay cash so I don't have to deal with a refund. They've been slow before. They have called an canceled my order before because of a call off leaving them with no delivery driver. Never have they just ignored my order. At 10:50, I'm just going to bed read more

My girlfriend and I come here all the time. Every bartender is incredibly friendly and attentive. The new patio is the cherry on top. Plenty of seating, bags, music, great food and cool people. Welcoming of EVERYBODY that comes in. 5 stars from us! read more

Set 'Em Up Lanes & Lounge - Bowling Near Me - Griffith, Indiana

I only have one simple thing to say. The food here is amazing. I now order there at least once a week

Very good food at reasonable prices. The patio is really nice to sit outside on a nice night. Definitely will be back. Our server was very nice and everyone was on their game. read more