My family and I came here for an evening of bowling. This place is very intimate. The bathrooms…read morewere very clean. The bartender was friendly and they serve beer. I had no issues finding a park right in front on a Saturday evening.

I reached out to the bowling alley to set up a youth outing. Jerry, the manager, was more than…read moreaccommodating. This bowling alley is a great hidden gem. They have plenty of balls, new and clean rental shoes, and the everything is really clean. There is plenty of off-street parking, and the rates are extremely competitive. If you're looking for a night out, or a group outing, this is a great place to lock in. Thank you Striker Lanes and thank you Jerry. We will be back soon!

The staff is great but I feel bad for them every time we go here. This location has the worst…read moreequipment/lane issues (Lyons, Il). They are always broken, won't reset pins, knocks down your pins before you finish your frame, ball won't/can't return, screws up scores, etc. It's almost comical going here because the equipment acts like it's possessed and you never know what kind of batshit crazy stuff is going to happen. Not good if you're a serious bowler. Even for novices, it is incredibly irritating. The staff tries to keep up but it is difficult for them. Seems short handed for the number of occurrences that need attending to each time we go here. Unfortunate because we like the location and the staff - they try really hard to keep up with equipment issues.

We utilized a Groupon on our visit. The staff were lovely, and help with a few arcade game issues…read more The bowling alley was clean. We had a good time.

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.

Walking into this bowling alley feels like stepping into a place that actually cares about keeping…read morethe classic experience alive instead of turning everything into a loud entertainment factory. The lanes are well maintained, games run smoothly, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even when it gets busy. The staff is welcoming, organized, and keeps everything moving without making the place feel overly strict. I also liked the old-school style of scoring because it adds character and makes the games feel more social. The lounge area has a fun neighborhood vibe, the drinks are solid, and there's plenty to do beyond bowling. Overall, it's the kind of spot that's easy to come back to with friends for a genuinely good time.

Unfortunately, we had a pretty disappointing experience at Circle Lanes. My girlfriend needed to…read moreuse a 6-pound bowling ball because she wasn't comfortable using the heavier ones, but we were told she couldn't use it because you had to be under a certain age. We politely explained that she wasn't strong enough to comfortably use the heavier balls, but instead of trying to help us find an alternative or even explaining the policy in a respectful way, the interaction came across as very rude and dismissive. Because she was forced to use a heavier ball than she was comfortable with, she ended up hurting herself while bowling, which made the situation even more frustrating. We spent good money here and were polite throughout our visit, so I expected much better customer service. I understand that businesses have policies, but there's a way to communicate those policies and work with customers, especially when someone is explaining that they physically can't comfortably use the available equipment. What was supposed to be a fun date night ended with my girlfriend getting hurt and both of us leaving disappointed. The way the situation was handled really put a damper on the entire experience. Overall, the customer service left us with a very bad impression, and unfortunately, I don't see us returning.

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).

This place was cool. We had our company dinner here while in Chicago for our annual meetings…read more It had a little bowling alley area that was being used by other folks, it had a banquet area where we all had our buffet line and ate, and it had a very cool little bar right in the middle of everything. The bar tenders and the wait team was AMAZING and were right where they needed to be when you needed them. They were nice and friendly as well. The food was kind of like bar food but had a little bit of an upscale feel to it and everything was very tasty. I highly recommend this spot for a night out or a company function as they were on point for both the night we were there.

Great food and drink with lots of bowling. Plenty of parking and the bartenders are fabulous.read more

Burritos; $11.00. Bank statement charge; $18.68. They're over charging & wont provide a receipt so…read moreyou dont know what you're being charged until the transaction is posted to your account. That's stealing.

Amazing customer service, especially from Joshua who helped me and my friends a lot. Had a great…read moretime here.

Food at the arcade is horrible, staff is understaffed waited an hour to buy a drink never did ,…read morestaff kept going back and forth between new customers on ice cream and food instead of simply ringing me and family up for drinks, the staff that was helping was still only on register and didn't stop once for any customers that wanted drinks after I got out the line. All they did was apologize and didn't take the time to multitask between everyone for a fair experience, first time I came I got drinks and the pineapple calipsco is good but not worth waiting for as I came a second time. Arcade is fun won lots of plushies, Bowling/Bar 0/10. Managers or whoever was there also doesn't seem to care about waiting customers, it wasn't even busy and they still weren't assisting us by the way. Could definitely improve service, also burned half the pizza. Also missed out of 90% of bowling from waiting.

Just a quick shout out for Jerry. He helped to enable the "R" button to display recommended shot…read moreto cleanup missed pins. This tool is very helpful for our OUT Bowling 9 Pin Social League. THANX JERRY!!!

Would be a 5 - but the website had different pricing than we were charged. It said 9.99 for 2…read morehours of bowling all day on Sunday. We got there and was told the website was wrong. The 9.99 is after 6pm. We were there...and paid 17.99 per person. Lane service was super nice and convenient. Staff was nice, besides the above issue.

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.