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    Thunder Lanes at Palace Pointe

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Carolina Lanes

    Carolina Lanes

    1.5(2 reviews)
    29.7 mi

    My family and I really enjoyed bowling here since the remodel and decided to make this an every 2…read moreweek event. The food was good and the cook Barbara was extremely pleasant with great customer service. We were encouraged to make reservations for moonlight bowling on Saturdays. I called and spoke with Chad on Wednesday 10/5/22 @ 6:20 and asked if I could make reservations for a group of 14 for 10/8/22. He informed me that they did not make reservations as it was 1st come 1st serve. He stated that we would need to be there between 9pm and 9:30pm to give the count of how many people to hold the lanes. He told me it was $15 per person and we could bowl for 2 hours. He even said he'd be there working on the day I inquired about. Fast forward to tonight 10/8/22 I walked in and said I'd like lanes for 14 people for moonlight bowling and the question I was asked was if I had reservations. And Chad was the person who asked. Talk about I do not appreciate being lied to about making reservations and do not understand why I was lied to. My family and I was turned away due to not having made reservations and all the lanes were already reserved. Chad was adamant that it wasn't him that i talked to but I confirmed it was him after getting home and finding the paper where I wrote his name down along with the price, time etc. I will be speaking with the manager next week regarding this issue. Stay tuned...

    Very disappointed in this establishment! Me and my family…read morewere looking forward to some midnight bowling this Saturday night-even my Nana had drove all the way from Kittrel to come out for it & they decided they weren't going to remain open on this particular night -my family was disappointed and my Nana had wasted time and gas for the drive! So annoying and unacceptable !

    Frankie's

    Frankie's

    3.5(274 reviews)
    29.7 mi
    Kid friendly
    Large group friendly

    Frankie's Review - 3/5…read more While in town, we decided to visit Frankie's after it was recommended to me by my boss, and this time I had my husband and 12-year-old son with me. Overall, it was a nice way to spend time together as a family and gave us something fun to do during our visit. Frankie's offers a good variety of attractions, and my son especially enjoyed the rides, including the claw, roller coaster, and zero gravity experience. We also played putt-putt golf, which was enjoyable, though I personally found the course a bit less challenging than similar places I've visited before. The road course was also on the shorter side, but still fun for what it offered. One thing I would note is that the pricing felt a bit high, particularly for the arcade games and rides, especially considering some of the experiences are fairly brief. We also found the pizza to be a little overpriced, so we chose other food options as well as their burger and Philly cheesesteak. Unfortunately, one part of the experience that stood out in a less positive way was the customer service around some of the attractions. Several of the attendants seemed very nonchalant and disengaged, almost as if they were not very happy to be there. That kind of energy can affect the overall atmosphere and, for me, made it less likely that I would return or recommend it. We also had to wait for attendants to assist with some of the more interactive 3D-style games, which interrupted the flow of the experience. That being said, one of my personal favorites ended up being the carnival 3D shooting game, even though we did have to wait for an attendant before we could play. Once we got on, it was definitely one of the more enjoyable parts of the visit for me. On the positive side, it was not crowded during our visit, which made the experience much more relaxed and enjoyable. I especially enjoyed spending time in the arcade with my family, and that ended up being one of the highlights of our visit. I also want to mention our experience in the bar area with Olivia Jackson, who provided such warm and pleasant service. She was courteous, attentive, and truly showed genuine Southern hospitality. Her kindness and professionalism made us want to stay longer, and we ended up enjoying our food and family time even more because of her. She was definitely one of the bright spots of our visit. Overall, while I have visited similar entertainment venues that I personally enjoyed more, Frankie's still provided a decent family outing and a different experience while we were in town. I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars.

    The price of games and rides is not worth it. They are ridiculously expensive for carnival rides,…read moreand the games are often not operating correctly. This place is such a rip-off. My daughter occasionally convinces me to go here and I'm reminded every time that I hate it. I will say, however, that my interactions with the staff are pleasant. They're friendly and helpful. They are only reason this isn't a 1 star review. Stars and Strikes is a much better deal for similar fun imo.

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    Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center

    3.5(37 reviews)
    54.8 mi

    So much fun with the kids. Bowling, arcade, food, and adult beverages for mom and dad for a great…read moreprice. We all had a great time and will be back for sure

    My husband and I went to Rainbow Lanes yesterday afternoon with our baby girl and had a great time!…read more Rainbow Lanes is a no frills, spacious bowling alley and arcade that gives 80's or early 90's vibes. We loved it. I am so used to a "fancier" spot such as Kings at North Hills, but I would come back here over Kings now that I have been! Everyone that worked there was friendly. The space is huge, and they have many lanes. You don't feel like you are on top of each other, which is nice. I believe it was about $30 for all of us to play two games/get shoes, which is not bad at all! They have a huge arcade type space with plenty of games and even a small ride that mimics the Himalaya at the N.C. State Fair! You can play games, earn tickets, and they have a full force prize booth! It's pretty cool! There is an incredibly extensive food menu, and they have decent drink options as well; beer, wine, soda, juice, water, etc. The only food we got were the chicken tenders, and although frozen I actually asked the woman the brand. These were some of the best chicken tenders I have ever had and did not seem frozen at all. Eager to try some new foods next time! We are already planning our next trip back!

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    Strike & Barrel - Turkey burger

    Strike & Barrel

    3.7(84 reviews)
    35.5 mi

    Came on Sunday at around 11:30am . The place is very open and spacious with bowling , ax throwing ,…read morearcade , food etc . Played the arcade games for a while and yes more expensive than Chuck E. Cheese haha but my kids enjoyed getting some plushies out from the claw machines and playing the virtual game . We reserved 1 lane for bowling the tables there were a bit too close together but that's probably expected since it's a small area with high stools and we have 3 small children so we finished bowling then went to the main area to get a table with regular seating to eat . The staff was really attentive and friendly took our order and the food was out pretty quickly. We ordered wings , fries and mac and cheese all very good . All in all we had a great time .

    My first time at Strike & Barrel did not disappoint. My group reserved three lanes for axe…read morethrowing. I'm new to the sport but picked it up quickly after multiple rounds of practice throws. To partake in axe throwing, you are first briefed by a staff member on safety and technique. Once that's done, you are ready to pick up your axe and try your hand at hitting the target board. The staff member who oversaw our group is a great coach. There is a full bar available with menus at each table. Our group ordered multiple pizzas. As one who is picky with pizza, I can say that the pizza here is "good." I wasn't too excited about it, though I'm glad to have a slice. The weekday crowd was slim. I imagine weekends are busier. Overall, I had a pleasant time and would enjoy another round of axe throwing. Or I can sit in the lounge seats at the front, sit at the bar, or come when there's a major sports event on TV.

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