He Said: My kids and I had a great time! Disclaimer: we came…read morehere using the MN Explore Pass. The Explore Pass allows "free" entry and limited access to some of the activities--bumper cars, laser tag, ball fort, laser maze, and a 360° video game. The laser tag arena is much bigger than i thought it would be (looking from the outside). Fun Lab is big enough to house multiple fun activities, but not too large so watching kids is a nightmare. There are non-inclusive activities (more $$) that seem fun. There is a cafeteria, too. Pros: - Lots of cool activities - Indoors - Great deal if you get the Explore Pass Cons: -Blaine is somewhat put of the way for us

Visited the fun lab on a Sunday and was surprised at how empty the place was this was great for us…read moreand our first visit. We walked in unsure what to do and stood next to two staff at the front desk for a couple minutes before being greeted. We used our explorer pass from Groupon which allowed for a visit do try most of the attractions. A lot of stuff was broken (laser tag maze, laser tag vests, games, blowers in the ball area) or no staff were available to let us know how to use it. What we could use was fun the bumper cars and arcade were favorites for our five year old. We purchased an additional pass for the bumper cars he had to go again. Overall it was okay for the prices, but there are other options around the cities if you're willing to spend a little more.

Loud heavy metal music at 4:30pm on a Saturday when the place is busy with little kids bowling…read more.. Read the room. Ugh. Weak drinks. They did add more alcohol when asked. Kinda out in the middle of nowhere. Not my vibe. New Hope Bowl is way better!

Sundance is what I consider my neighborhood bar and restaurant. My family and I moved into our…read moreneighborhood over 4 years ago and we enjoy coming by for a quick bite to eat and a round of golf. We also enjoy meat raffle Saturdays and have come in with friends for a few years now and always have a good time. Drinks are affordable and good and the menu is updated with new and fun dishes to spice things up a bit. Staff is amazing, they remember their regulars and welcome in new patrons alike. Our go to are the pizzas for the kids, waffle fry basket and chicken wings. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you want a bit of fun, don't forget to get some Pulltabs or take kids over to bowl and play arcade games. Our sports teams have held many of our team get togethers here and kids always have a great time and they make it easy to order for a large group. If you are looking for a party space, they do rent the upstairs. I've been there for school fundraisers and ladies golf outing before. You can order food and drinks from staff upstairs during an event if an option. It also leads out to a gorgeous deck space and when it is sunny and beautiful outside, it's where I want to be! During the warmer months, they also have a very nice patio outside the bar/restaurant area and it's our go to after golfing or to meet up with friends for a happy hour. You will see plenty of families who come in as well and plenty of space for kids to roam and keep them busy.

One of many NE's historical gems, Elsie's is a must to visit. Not only do they have a fun bowling…read morealley, their restaurant matched the engaging atmosphere. I had a great time here during my work break, where a busy, chopped day demands a meaty bbq brisket. Lo and behold, they offer that. The sandwich came out beautifully crafted: meat was very tender and moist, the buns were nicely toasted (as they should be), the fried onions complimented well with everything, and the fries weren't bad. Our server was also excellent and attentive. Great experience overall.

Elsie's is a fun vibe with bowling on one side and a good sized bar/dining area on the other. I've…read morenever bowled there, but been there a few times for food, drinks and pull tabs! I'd definitely consider this a Northeast staple and an important part of the Marshall St. crawl. They have a good sized menu of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, plus some other elevated items. On this visit I had the Broadway Club (turkey breast, smoked ham, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on wheat) with a side of waffle fries and seasoned sour cream. My friend had Elsie's Cobb with steak (mixed greens, roma tomato wedges, cucumbers, avocado, shaved red onions, egg slices, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles. Choice of ranch, French, or blue cheese dressing) plus a side of tots. Both of us were very happy.

Came here for a weekday lunch and enjoyed our meal. The dining area and patio is large and…read moreoverlooks Centennial Park trails. They also take reservations. They have daily specials that are pretty good. Today I ordered the Super Salad with chicken. Came with kale, grains, raspberries, goat cheese, candied nuts, avocado, & figs. I ordered the dressing on the side. I added chicken for an extra $6. They have a lunch special where you can get a full size salad or sandwich and a side of vegetables like brussel sprouts or soup, plus a non-alcoholic drink for $20. Food was good but I felt like everything was on the sweet end. Service wasn't very attentive. We had to call our server for a few things, including to request our check. Bathroom is clean. This wasn't my first time coming here and I do recommend if you're in the area. If you can't find parking in the lot, the garage has plenty of space.

We got seated right away as we were there in the middle of happy hour and sat ourselves in the bar…read morearea. The service was attentive and prices for happy hour menu was ok. Not a big selection compared to COV. Not a big wine selection since they were out of Pinot grigio that was on the happy hour menu. The best out of the three items of food that we ordered were the tenderloin sliders and the buffalo cauliflower wings. They have live music for dinner time. We didn't do bowling but there were a few people playing in the bowling area. The bar was got busy for happy hour. Overall, happy hour was ok.

We love the Mermaid! Come for the affordable late night bowling and stay for some beer and pizza…read more The manager, Keith, is very nice and we love the waitress who is usually working the bowling lanes. Coming to the Mermaid is a special treat for our kids, who enjoy bumper bowling and the arcade games. Mom and Dad like all the craft beer options they have on tap and the solid pepperoni pizza. I'll be honest, I haven't tried other menu options but I intend to one of these days. I love that they brought the Mermaid status back - check it out!

Giving three stars due to our initial service. We had a large group, and tables were open, the…read moresassy waitress said we could wait while she cleans them and have those tables, so we waited only to be told by her that she's unsure if we can have those tables now. After 15mins of waiting, seriously? To top it off, she had quite the attitude. She went to find the manager to see if we could indeed, sit at the three open tables - after waiting some more, the manager said we could have them after an additional 30min wait - because the section had too many people. First of all, I wouldn't have even waited the first 15mins had I know all this from the start - we would've just went to the bowling side first. I told the manager that we were going to go to the bowling side, to which he replied they are also busy so we probably won't get a spot - literally a 2min wait and we were set with three lanes. The good part - our waitress at the bowling alley, she was great and the bowling staff was super helpful and nice! After about 30mins, the manager comes to find us at the bowling alley, to ask us if we wanted those tables again...uh no, we are already seated? So when I said no thank you, he laughed in annoyance and walked off.

Our kiddos love this place! We probably end up here at least once a month. Half price game days and…read moredrink specials keep us coming. It's loud and overstimulating, but that's to be expected! Quick, friendly service at the bar, and tvs to watch when sports are on.

Fun place with games, drinks are great, friendly service but can be difficult to get help. The…read morebathrooms were absolutely disgusting. The food is subpar but most people aren't really going there for the food anyway, I'd assume. Good for a date or a gathering.

Would definitely recommend this place for any gathering! They have the option to reserve spots…read morethroughout the restaurant, but you'd have to call to get transferred to the coordinator which we opted not to do so went with reserved tables on the bowling alley side. I really appreciated not needing to meet a minimum spend requirement - not many places do that! While we did not have a server, the bar folks and person running bowling desk was super helpful and attentive. Food - typical bar food and tasty. Food came out fast. Ambiance - while parking was tough. It did not feel crowded at all inside by the bowling side. Great place for families as they have bowling, ample space to spread out, and a small arcade area.

I love this place!!! My husband and I hadn't been bowling in a while, so it was such a fun Sunday…read morenight date with bowling and dinner. We went later in the evening, so it wasn't too packed, which made it even more enjoyable. This place truly has something for everyone. A bar area for sports fans, spaces for parties and birthdays, a dining area for lunch and dinner, and plenty of bowling lanes for all ages. There is also a very nice outdoor patio. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. The food was great with generous portions for the price, and the beer selection was impressive too. We can't wait to head back for another date night!

New Hope Bowl & Lounge was great last night for bowling, happy hour, and a classic bar food dinner…read more Chicken fingers and french fries were great. Staff was friendly on both sides - food and bowling. The inside is your classic bowling alley with dive bar. We had a fun time!

Me and my party had 2 frames left after playing a 2 hour session. Desk wouldn't allow us to finish…read morethe last 2 frames when the ally was really empty and said we had pay for a full hour at $45​ to finish what would take 5 minutes. None of us will be returning to this greedy location.