Wow! I had never been to Plainfield Lanes before, but came for my nephew's birthday party this…read moreweekend. I was very pleasantly surprised! Most bowling alleys (if not part of a chain, ie Brunswick), have a dreary vibe to them - dark, dank and unkempt - but not here. We arrived at 1pm for the birthday party, and all of the lanes were already busy. You can tell that this business books a lot of parties - and I can see why! The price per person for parties is fantastic! They have multiple tiers of both children and adult parties, as well as corporate and fundraising events. We had chicken fingers and pizza, and both were better than you'd expect at a bowling alley. The party even had a coordinator; he kept the time very on track, and was very accommodating. I'd definitely recommend Plainfield Lanes as a local outing or party spot!

This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

We had a company outing here a few years ago and we returned by popular demand…read more Good music and everyone was welcoming which was helpful for our group of occasional bowlers!

This is a pretty big venue with tons of lanes. It's clean, modern, has a huge parking lot and the…read morefood is pretty good, especially for a bowling alley. I've been a couple times for special events and it's always a positive experience. Strong customer service, the shoe rentals are in good condition, plenty of balls to choose from and the lanes all functioned well (e.g., no problems with the balls returning). The only drawback is that it is expensive...about $40 an hour and shoe rentals are extra.

First time there. Tried to order from the QR code but it would not take a gift card. Went to the…read moreonly person available, at the bar, and asked how does this work. She said with gift cards the order had to be placed with her. Ok great....she didn't tell us that the bar automatically charges bar gratuity! I noticed that additional almost $6 charge (on top of the tip) and questioned it. Her comment was it's automatic at the bar. I then said but I had to come to the bar in order for the gift card to be used. I'm then told there's a kiosk by the kitchen that could be used too! They fooled me once-won't happen again cause I'm not going back! Very deceiving!

Pros: Facility is nice. The "Strong Island" cocktail…read moredescription (3 types of Bellows!!!) lets you know you're gonna have a rough next day. Cons: Recommend only paying in cash here and closely checking your receipts. Hidden automatic gratuities mean we will never return. Should have checked yelp first to see the bad reviews!

Oh Plaza, how I miss the days of the games we would squeeze in between class with the ladies…read moreringing their bells, and my lucky bowling shirt that scored me a 245 game... and the Saturday nights with magnet man screwing with us, the occasional black-light bowl, and the mullets on most men, some women, and practically every child. We had special guests come with us some weekends... when Al was back from school, when crazy Dave bowled with 2 balls, and when good ol' Victor came with tight-rolled jeans - yikes. At the end of a good night, I'd leave our dirty clothes in the bathroom because they reeked of smoke, but it was definitely worth it every time.

Lack in music, could barely hear it. Could use better surround sound. Only the pins could jam out…read more There was no sound on the floor where we sit to play. Kyle who attended us, was very nice & with good spirit. Thank you Kyle.

I really like pinstripes. I hosted my company party here and we were thoroughly looked after…read more The food was great and they were very accommodating for allergies. I highly recommend any of the pizzas

I have heard of Pinstripes but haven't had a chance to visit until we had our workplace holiday…read moreparty here. I was skeptical but honestly, because of Pinstripes, this may have been the best work party I've been to. I didn't see a lot of the place because I didn't visit the bar upstairs, and we were downstairs for our meeting-party. The meeting room is quite large and accommodated our group of 50 or so people easily. The food was really good too; we had some chicken, Mac and cheese, ribs, and more. The sliders weren't my favorite because they were really pink inside, so I skipped that. The other stuff I had was quite delicious. But the best part was the games. I mean I'm a board game enthusiast but have never played bocce and now I am wondering why not. It was so much fun. I mean I'm ready to buy a lawn set, or join a bocce league or whatever. The rules are simple but it's fun. They also have a really gorgeous patio area that another group was apparently going to be using, and that space is along the riverfront. I would be super glad if we came back to Pinstripes, to the extent that I'm going to make sure our VP knows how much we enjoyed it. There's no dedicated parking so you'll need to take a taxi or find a spot in a nearby lot. Spothero was great for that, since my spot was cheaper than the validated parking that Pinstripes offers.

Pinstripes in Oak Brook is a fantastic spot whether you are stopping in for food or looking for a…read moregreat atmosphere. While I do not personally bowl, I go for the camaraderie and the overall vibe. The establishment is exceptionally clean, well maintained, and very family friendly. The Happy Hour menu is impressive and offers great value. We ordered the Margarita flatbread, wings, and spinach dip, along with a few drinks. Everything was fresh, delicious, and cooked to perfection. What truly set the experience apart was the service. The staff was attentive and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Between the superb service, delicious food, and welcoming environment, this location is a winner. I will definitely be returning. (The pics are only the first round of food that was ordered).

I was here this afternoon for an hour of bocce for my birthday. First time back in 7 year, I was…read moresurprised to see that we had neighbors that was eating and back to playing. As they have bocce courts, bowling alley there is right next to the courts thar you can look in to see, and an in house restaurant, where even you play bocce you have wait staff for food or drink orders right off their menu.

We've been going here for a while, and recently last week we had 3 balls gets stuck in one of their…read moreball returns, and they all got chewed up pretty bad. The guy at the counter was nice and said they'll take care of it, we filled out a couple sheets for the ball info and our info and they said they'll have the pro shop fix them. Well, we got them back the first time, hardly anything was done, the employee of the pro shop was extremely rude with us that day as well. So we left them there to get resurfaced, and the employee told us to just talk to Jason(the owner of the pro shop) when he comes back the next day. So I did, he resurfaced the balls himself. 2 of the 3 are okay, they have blemishes but they're smooth. The third one, my Evoke Hysteria(i bought this ball 3 weeks ago), 90% of the coverstock was taken off to remove the issues. The USBC serial numbers are partially gone so it is INELIGIBLE and not legal to use in my upcoming sanctioned league or tournaments. The GM of the alley told my wife that they're not able to replace the ball and there's nothing they can do. Im sorry, but you acknowledged your lane equipment messed up our balls, you're liable for the ball. Any reputable alley would do right by it's returning customers and fix/replace a ball that was damaged by your equipment especially a recently purchased one. I DO NOT recommend bowling here, unless you want to have your bowling balls destroyed.

Perfect date spot or friends gathering! Me and the gang got together for some mid afternoon, day…read moredrunk bowl sesh! Practically empty on a Sunday afternoon. My party of 5 were all accommodated with rental shoes, with no complaints about sizes at all. 2 games with 5 people took almost 2 hours. So we ordered wings and a pitcher of Sierra Mist. Very tasty on a drunk tummy. Clean restrooms, clean bowling lane, and hand sanitizer around the building! Overall we had a damn good time and will definitely be back to kick it again!

We had a holiday party here and it was wonderful! It's a smaller bowling alley, but everyone had a…read moregreat 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!

My review is only for the food side of the business. I have not bowled in any of their lanes. They…read morehave 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.

a great arcade with great food and a really good variety of games for regular players and hardcore…read morerhythm gamers. staff protect their customers as well and make sure this place is a safe location for everyone.

From reading my past reviews, I very seldom rate a restaurant or entertainment venue this low. On…read moreFather's Day, we waited over two hours for our food. What finally arrived was a semi-cold, burnt pizza (pictures attached), while none of our other items ever came out. When we requested a refund, the manager first said "no refunds." About 15 minutes later, he returned with a refund receipt, saying it was the best he could do. I understand they were extremely busy, but this isn't the way to operate an establishment. You prepay for your food, seat yourself, and then servers wander around aimlessly checking table receipts with no real system or direction. They're clearly in need of table tracker devices or better organization. The bathrooms were clean. The only thing that kept this from being an even harsher review was Mathew, who was genuinely kind and tried to help. Without him, my experience would have been much worse.

Great place to go after work to let our hair down. Nothing better than bowling, beer, and bar food!read more

For one, they need to stop vaping weed in the bar. For two, they should give us a lane when they…read moresaid they would. For three, we spent a lot of money in the bar and just wanted to bowl. Madeline. Even though we were next. Gentlemen, at the desk signing people in said I will come into the bar and get you, instead, they were doing drug deals at the desk