Idk if they recently got an upgrade or what but everything looks super new and nice. It's also…read morereally clean and has a lot of potential. One thing I just didn't like was there was literally sooooo many lanes open and they made us all squeeze in one side of the room. I mean I get it if they were busy but wtheck. They should've spread everyone apart to give us all some comfort. I get it for a restaurant if they have one server and we all have to be scrunched together but this made no sense. Another thing is that it is super expensive. The food is pretty expensive. I got one flat bread (not even a full pizza) and a large fries and two extra dips. It came out to almost $30. For two games and 2 pairs of shoes it costs almost $70. I guess that's how much bowling is nowadays. It does get busy during the night during weekends, but they do have a half off weekday special and isn't as busy during the mornings. Their arcade set up is pretty big I didn't even bother playing that bc who knows I would've spend another $50 on just games. The area kinda sketch, just beware of your surroundings.

We had such a great experience at Lucky Strike Bowling! This place used to be called Bowlero. My…read moreson's band got together for bowling, pizza, and fries, and they had the absolute best time. We booked the package with two bowling games, and it included all the pizza, fries, and drinks the kids wanted within the hour and a half we reserved -- which made everything so easy and stress-free. After bowling, they all headed to the arcade and didn't want to leave. The space is fun, well organized, and perfect for groups. Most importantly, the staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit, which really made the experience even better. The kids are already asking when we can go back. Highly recommend for family outings, group hangouts, or celebrations!

do not eat there my whole family got food poisoning with the pizza very dirty place…read more never coming back

First time bowling here and we are relatively new bowlers. Came in a Tuesday for this special…read moreprice of $6.00/game between 12:30-4:00 plus $5 shoe rentals. Compared to other rates in this area and hourly lane rentals, the price is right. We are traveling, rented shoes and used their balls. Unclear what the deal was, maybe it's us and our lack of experience, but the balls weren't rolling as expected on the #19 lane. I throw a straighter ball and the ball seemed "too straight" and didn't have its usual pin action. Hitting my mark, the impact was way off. My husband ty rows a curve ball and had more luck, but still struggled to have the impact he usually does. He is more experienced, could compensate a bit but felt the lanes were too oily. Maybe it was a one-off. Maybe it was us. The facility was fairly average for a bowling alley. 49 lanes. Lots of balls. Friendly staff. We liked that the lights and music were not distracting. We would return to try a different lane and see the result.

Got to come here again with friends and had such a fun time! I love how all the mini golf courses…read moreare themed around famous landmarks from around the world And the glow-in-the-dark concept always adds that extra touch of challenge and excitement haha There are about 27 courses total, which I think is a really good amount and makes the whole experience feel worth it. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you visit during a busy time, you might end up waiting a bit behind the group ahead of you before starting the next hole. But overall, still such a fun spot to come to with friends!

This is our second time here for both mini golf & arcade. This is located next to the mall. Same…read morebuilding but no connecting doors to the mall. The entry to the venue are between JCPenney and Macys parking lot area. When you enter the doors, you walk down the set of stairs to enter the play area. Prices are listed and easy to follow for everything they offer. They have a worker there to assist with payment for whatever you decide. Arcade game cards are purchased at a kiosk. Mini golf prices are reasonable per person. Escape rooms are for 6th & up based on information I was provided when I last went Saturday since my kids wanted to do it and we needed to know what ages were allowed for their rooms. (Our kids are 2nd & 4th grade so we weren't able to do it) There are 27 holes for the mini golf. Each course is short but fun for small kids and themed differently. Only downsize is that if there's a huge group ahead of you, it takes a while to wait there for them to finish before you can head onto that course. So that's the only negative of each course when it's busy even though we went as slow as possible and played the same course multiple times while waiting for the group ahead of us to finish. There's only so much you can do while waiting before another group comes up behind yours. The arcade is small but they have some fun games. The kids had fun playing them. Pricing is a bit high & credits needed to play the games are kind of high as well compared to other arcade places but the games allow tickets to be won so it was worth it for us since kids had fun.

great screens for watch the final at world cup 2026…read more food was ok...drinks ok... good service..

My friends and I came here tonight to celebrate a friends birthday. We started our night with an…read morehour of bowling and the server and food was fantastic. We decided to switch to shuffleboard and that's when the issues started. We had originally ordered micheladas with modelo negra with our server, however when we started ordering from the bar, the bartender stated that they didn't have that beer. Not an issue but it just seemed weird since someone else from our group had ordered one 10 minutes before that. Then the bartender had an attitude when my friend tried to order 4 drinks for our group because apparently every single person had to be there to order their own drinks, even though we had already ordered with our server. Also not an issue but the attitude we were receiving was unwarranted. Then the real issue started. We went on with our night and they announced at 10:15 that this was last call and the last drink would be served at 10:30. We go to order a final round at 10:19 and the bartender says that last call is over. We think that's weird but finish playing our last round of shuffleboard. At 10:30 the manager announces that last call is over. My friend went to speak with the manager about the bartender lying and being rude and we were met with even more rudeness from the manager. The bartender yelled at my friend that he would meet him outside (I'm assuming to fight). Two of our other friends stayed back to try to speak with the manager and the bartender lied and said that what happened wasn't the case and that they were out of tajin (which wasn't asked for) and that we came after 10:30. Not once did the manager take anything we had said into consideration. After seeing how low the reviews for this location are in comparison to other Big Al's locations, I'm not surprised as to why. Not only do they have staff members that threaten physical violence, but they also have managers that think that behavior like that is acceptable. All in all, if you feel like you'll have a good time getting lied to, terrible service, and threatened, this is the perfect place for you. If you care about your family, I would not recommend coming here.

A GREAT TIME FOR ME... BUT a NIGHTMARE FOR MY POCKET! I'll admit I'm a massive fan of Japanese pop…read moreculture and vocaloid, so I'm the demographic for this establishment. Hence, it's easy to drop $70 and only end up with ONE small Kaito plushie from the Round One x Vocaloid collaboration. I realize not all are ready to commit to splurging, but get ready. Especially if you have KIDS! There's a feast to the recreational senses when you enter. I immediately gravitated towards the claw games. Note, the claw games are tough, I had to look up YouTube strategies and I still only ended up with a small prize from a smaller crane. I'll be back soon for Kaito's friends! If you're big on crossovers, Round One is constantly partnering with big names like Holo Live and other anime brands/titles. Sanrio is another major contributor, some plushies and prizes are even exclusive to Round One! I spotted cups, keychains, and much more. Now, Round One also offers bowling, karaoke, 99 cent ice cream, and arcade games. Thankfully, I went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't bad at all. No one was hogging up the activities and people were civil. I thought the experience was quite calming and sobering. I spent 20-ish mins inside during a quick stop at the mall and I already want to go back... when I get paid! Fun ambiance!

I normally don't leave Yelp reviews, but I have to say this place has definitely changed…read more There weren't many employees walking around checking on customers or the claw machines -- mainly just the mechanics team. Usually there are instructions showing how items should be positioned in the machines, but this time there were only reference photos inside the machine. I asked an employee if they could reposition an item (something I've never had an issue with before), and the interaction felt pretty rude. They told me, "You shouldn't look at the reference photos, those are for employees." They attempted to reposition the item, but honestly just placed it back in basically the same spot, so it didn't help at all. It was disappointing because I used to enjoy coming to this location. I don't think I'll be returning since I don't want to feel like I'm inconveniencing staff just by asking for help.

It's a great place to visit. It's similar to a Chuck E Cheese but in a much larger scale. At the…read moreentrance, you go straight into the line to purchase your buffet entrance. Right to Left: to the far right, seating/dining area. Buffet area. Behind the buffet area, restrooms, and then far left, is the gaming area. They have a buffet: 1) Prices: as of March 21, 2026: Adults (18-59) $18.99 / Seniors (60+): $17.99 Kids: (7-12) $14.49 / (3-6) $10.49 / (Age 2 & under): Free 2) no more fried chicken, but they do have chicken nuggets, which were tasty. Also have many different Pizzas: about 20 different toppings, salads, chicken nuggets, 2 types of soups, and desserts (cookies, brownies, churro donuts, ice cream. As for drinks, a variety of Coke products/sodas including 3 different flavored ICEE, coffee, and teas. They also sell beer and wine for extra charge. Now for the games, they are extra. You get a card (like a gift card) and add funds to it. It also keeps track of the tickets you have been winning by playing the games. They have bumper cars, bowling alley (6 lanes - if I remember correctly), video games, they even have a larger size rocking boat, etc. It can get pricy, but overall a great place to visit in Riverside. Everything is indoors.

We come here every year for my now 15 year old for the past year 5 years and this place is great…read more The food is still great and the variety of pizzas is unparalleled. The hot honey pepperoni and the peanut butter pizza are amazing. The service is wonderful. Each year we eat in the same themed dining room and the server is Hippolito (Hippo) every time. This guy needs a raise. He has such a great attitude and his work ethic is second to none. Thanks for another great birthday party.

Man, I gotta say this place surprised me in a good way. Empire Bowl feels modern and clean, but at…read morethe same time it has that early 2000s bowling alley vibe that a lot of spots lost when they tried to get too fancy. The lights, arcade machines, and the whole setup just hit that sweet spot where it feels fun and nostalgic but still updated. The lanes were in great shape, scoring screens worked perfectly, and the arcade area actually had games people want to play. It's the kind of place where you can bowl a few games, grab some snacks, mess around in the arcade, and just hang out without it feeling dead or outdated. The atmosphere is lively without being chaotic. Honestly, this is what a 5-star bowling alley should be, good lanes, good lighting, fun arcade, decent food, and a vibe where you actually want to stay longer than one game. And I'm just gonna say it... way better than Bowlero. Bowlero feels overpriced and corporate, like they tried to turn bowling into a nightclub. Empire Bowl just keeps it real and actually focuses on making bowling fun. Definitely coming back.

They have pretty good food and the prices are pretty reasonable. The staff are amazing and all…read moreraces are treated well. No matter your ability or disability all are welcome!! This bowling alley has welcomed all of our friends and family no matter their ability. Thank you Empire Bowl!!

You can tell they are getting away from good customer service and are moving towards pushing for…read moreYOU to do their work for them. Ordering your own food seems to be forced more than suggested. Now they are nickle and diming you for everything as well including floor requests. The management team needs to rethink strategy before they push us back to a normal golf range. UPDATE TO HUGH D. - Why do you allow reservations for the exact time you open? By the time you get checked in and into your bay you lose about 10 mins. More if you have to wait for requested kids or platinum clubs. -Get a new brand of coffee. Your coffee is terrible but its all we can do since you don't allow outside coffee. - why do your hours of operation change but my platinum hours don't? You cut my time by an hour opening later but won't extend my platinum time by an hour in the evening. - Add individual bay speakers for our tvs or music. Simple.

WORK ON CONSISTENCY…read more The service is overall great when you know when to come. I've been greeted with many servers a few I can name that have been great are Octavian, Mia, Matt and a few others I can't quite remember but they were also great. Food is great from what we've had examples being "katsu sliders,cheese fries , tater tots, wings and beverages are all great with the exception of "Mixed drinks" You can tell it depends on who you get and many servers tend to let you know the usual working hours so you can come back and enjoy consistent service. I'd say overall Mornings have been proven to be the most consistent with staff being very attentive and making sure needs are met even if they aren't specifically assigned to that area or bay. At nights it's not as consistent and you get more of a " let me get your server type of feeling " but the management seems to be great on the floors so I'm just confused on where the complacency from some employees has came from. Place is always full has great lighting , fan and heating options decent food as well as a 3/5 staff onsite. If you're able to make the drive to Montebello it's worth it but this is still a great option. Thank you

Cool place to hang out on a Friday night with family and friends. Very upbeat with the music…read moreplaying. The food servers are fantastic. Always very attentive. Love the all you can bowl for 26.99.

Such a cute little space. I love that you can adjust the rails up and down during the game. I come…read morehere with my kids and that's a huge plus. It's not as big as the one in riverside and the bar is smaller , but it's a nice vibe They host special Olympics bowling on Thursday, and all the bowleros may have weekday specials after a certain time. Definitely check it out :)

We plann saw ed a legendary party package for our twins. Bowlero did a great job. Zion was our…read moreparty coordinator/runner/ bowling go to guy. The 15 kids that came had a blast. The 13+ adults were relaxed enough to enjoy a game or two of bowling. We will return. Thank you Zion!

I have nothing but great things to say about the Fontana location. From the first time there I…read morevalued the customer service we received. Yes they over priced but they make it up with there ability to make you feel at home. They go above and beyond from their League representative Carmen Castle to their managers Danny, Chase and Alex to the employees Angie the bartender front desk Melissa is awesome along with Amanda. Granted there have situations there on weekends but nothing that makes me feel unsafe. I recommend this bowling alley to everyone I speak with. I am hooked we now are part of a couple of leagues and I look forward to going there every time.