I grew up in San Marcos, so this place will always be Eagle Bowl to me even though it was Bowlero before becoming Lucky Strike Gone are the glorious days of $2 bowling, but the glow-up is real. The place looks great, and if you book two lanes, you get a semi-private booth that makes you feel way more VIP than your bowling score probably deserves. One thing to know: the no outside food or drink policy is enforced with the enthusiasm of airport security. I'm talking employee walking around checking to see if anyone is eating or drinking anything that wasn't ordered on-site. Don't even think about bringing in your emotional support water bottle. The funny part is they have tablets at every booth so you can order without bothering anyone...except our server wanted us to order directly through them anyway. So the tablet mostly served as a high-tech menu. We had a great time. The atmosphere is lively, the setup is awesome for groups, and I'd happily come back--just hydrated in advance. read more

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A small group of women friends gathered here last night. We had a friendly waiter who upsold two of us Margaritas with tequila that was outrageously priced! He recommended Don Julio 1942 tequila without any info of the charge. The drink wasn't listed on their menu. When our bill arrived the drinks were $40.50 and $38.50 along with our food! We were shocked and felt ripped off! I've never paid $40 for a Margarita! We discussed with assistant manager and all he did after 2 conversations was credit us for a couple apps. Be careful here of up-charging and upselling! And...2 friends brought in water but others weren't allowed...be consistent! Lucky Strike wasn't for me... read more

I've been here several times now but yesterday left a bad taste in my mouth after our experience. I came here with my friend and our kids. They have a no outside food/drink policy which is fine, but one employee came up to my table and rudely told me I needed to tell my friend to put her water bottle in her car or throw it away. Maybe five minutes later, two older women sat down at the bar directly in front of another employee with their large hydro flasks and nobody said anything. This same rude employee also walked by them several times, but did not tell them to put theirs away. When I received the text our lane was "almost" ready, I walked up to the desk to ask if that meant it actually was or if we needed to wait longer. Unfortunately it was the same rude man I had the displeasure of speaking to and he rudely told me, "Your lane IS ready, we just send it as a courtesy." How am I supposed to know if my name was never called and the language from the text was misleading? I got everyone's shoe sizes and ended up having to exchange two pairs. When I went back up to the desk, I tried talking to another employee and apologized but I'd forgotten which lane number we'd been assigned. He asked the rude employee which lane and the rude employee sighed and said "she already forgot?" What kind of customer service is that?? Let alone who talks to another person like that while on the clock? I'd already paid for everything and didn't want to disappoint the kids so I gritted my teeth and walked away. The rest of bowling was fine and went without issue. Towards the end of our bowling time, a very kind employee, I believe he was the new manager on the clock, came over and asked if everything was okay and if we needed anything. He made our experience better, but we were already annoyed from the first rude man. Lucky Strike itself is a very nice alley complete with a bar and two arcade areas. The bathrooms are super clean and MOST of the employees are super kind. They definitely work hard to keep the facility clean. Overall, our experience was slightly ruined by the rude man up front. Unfortunately I did not catch his name but he was slightly balding and maybe Latino? If we do go back, I will be mentioning this to whoever the manager on duty is. read more

Had a great time bowling here and food was top notch. We didn't reserve lanes but was able to sneak in late afternoon on a Saturday. Lanes were well maintained and we used house shoes and balls. Only strange thing was so many balls are just stored under the ball holders by the lane versus behind the lanes. However many were double drilled for different sized fingers. Space is a little tight when both sides of the lane is being used so you do have to squeeze by each other a lot between the two areas. Table is kinda small. There is more space behind the lanes as well with some extra surfaces to hold drinks and food. Food was epic - literally best I've had at any bowling alley. We ordered the buffalo chicken quesadillas and the appetizer platter. Everything on the platter was tasty especially the chicken. Huge menu, good portions. Drinks were nice and cold. It was a bit hard to snag our server at times but he was very attentive when we did catch him. read more

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This is a great venue for a bowling party. They have a good website to reserve lanes and purchase party packages. The service is friendly, helpful and we had a great experience here. Each manager and team member introduced themselves and tried to help out. It's normally a bit pricey but there's was a summer special that's about $20pp. There are sampler plates and they let you bring in cake and decorations. The bathrooms need a little cleaning but the rest of the facilities were clean and tidy. There are arcades and air hockey. We will be back! read more

I love this place it is my go to over the years! I have seen it rebrand like three times at this point but it's always a great time coming in and doing the unlimited bowling but I will say be aware it has absurd wait times some days so just have a backup plan I would not wait 2+ hrs for a lane I would rather travel all the way to Oceanside or downtown SD and be done by the time my lane was ready but it's a great time when you get in! read more

Lucky Strike San Marcos is a fun spot that combines bowling, arcade games, and a bar all in one lively space. Pros: This place is huge and perfect for going with a group. The vibe is really fun and energetic, with good music and movies playing while you bowl which makes the experience even better. The bowling lanes are really nice and well-kept, and at around $13.99 per person per round (not including shoe rental), it felt like an okay deal for a group activity. A bit too expensive for me. They also have an arcade, which adds another layer of fun beyond just bowling, so you can switch things up throughout the night. There's also a bar on-site where we grabbed some beers, which made it feel more like a full night-out spot rather than just an activity. I did not have the food but they have options in the case you want to order some. Everything felt clean and well-maintained, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Parking is another big plus there's a large lot and it's completely free, so you don't have to stress about finding a spot or paying extra. Cons: It can get pretty busy depending on the time and day, especially with bigger groups coming in, so there might be a wait for lanes during peak hours. Price is more expensive than what I'd pay typically. Verdict: If you're looking for a fun group activity with a mix of bowling, arcade games, and drinks, this is a good spot to check out. It's clean, well-run, and has a really good vibe but the price tag is my only caveat. read more

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Had a great time bowling here. Groupon has a great deal for 2 hours of bowling plus shoe rental. Do keep in mind as of 2/2026 their hours of operation have changed. Will for sure be back to bowl again. read more

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Had a great time bowling with the kids. Everything looks clean and well maintained. Lanes worked great and we had no problems. Everybody was helpful and friendly. Kids also enjoyed the Arcade. Looks like they added prizes, which we were told will be open in 2 weeks or so. The summer passes look like a great deal. Regular bowling is pricey. read more

This place has revamped since the last time I have been there. Normally I expect a dingy, moist, musty atmosphere, that smells like old lane oil, stale beer and old well-worn shoes. This place was pretty immaculate; the staff here was friendly even though the line was out the door, it was Friday the 13th and they had stickers which were awesome. The place has had a major revamp. The shoes were new; the balls were not all chipped up, the seats were clean. The cafe food even smelled good! I will be back, had a lot of fun! read more

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Our favorite bowling alley Bowlero is now Lucky Strike. With the recent rain, we needed to celebrate my birthday indoors. So we tried getting two lanes on Sat - sold out; we walked-in at 11am on Sunday & got the last two lanes - crazy busy place on the weekend. We could have reserved lanes online - highly recommended- but I bought two Groupons which are great price-wise but prevent you from reserving a lane. 9 of us bowled for 2hrs & we had a great time. The on-demand bumper system is wonderful. Football was on tvs above the pins so we weren't missing the Chargers game. The lane with 5 bowlers needed an extra 5mins to finished the 10th frame but they were kind enough to give us time even though the lane was reserved. read more

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My friends and I were in the area and someone suggested we go bowling and wow, this was the nicest bowling alley I've ever been in! Everything was new, there were plenty of lanes, bowling balls, and the seats were comfy. Although the bowling balls seemed to be on string as to probably make it easier to reset but I feel like that worked in a disadvantage cause when it would almost tip over I feel like the string wouldn't allow it. Either way, really nice bowling spot! And of course they have games, food, and drinks too! read more

Went bowling with my family this week....one of my kids got a Groupon.....it was still expensive...but we had fun...we had the lane for 2 hours...but we were short of Completing 2 games....ran out of time. The bowling alley was nice and the people who worked there were helpful... read more

Giant hidden fancy bowling alley? Check. It's located where Bowlero used to be (and, I think the parent company owns both Bowleros and Lucky Strikes across the country). Blink while you're driving by and you might miss it. Whoever designed the buildings and parking areas in this location needs to answer a few questions and/or share what they were smoking. Fortunately, there is plenty of parking here. I highly recommend making a reservation online beforehand but you can walk in and try and get a lane without one. And, if you didn't already know, Lucky Strikes aren't cheap. Our check in at the shoe rental shop was very smooth. Incidentally, the shoes we received seemed pretty new and were very comfortable. That's a first for me at any bowling alley ever. There was uptempo music playing the entire time and huge TV screens playing everywhere. The balls appeared to be very new. Everything appeared to be very new. There were lots of group parties going on and it does seem like the kind of place you might go for a group party. We didn't try any of the food or drinks but most of the food we saw (other than the pizza) looked good. We had a good time and would happily return. read more

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The original plans with my family changed and we decided on going bowling instead and it ended up being a better time than the original plan. Incredible service and great food! Love the atmosphere!! & how the managers constantly check on you is genuinely something I've never seen before. We felt so taken care of! Will come again!! read more

Had a great time. Staff was ON IT. Especially Tim at the front check in desk. He was super friendly, fast, and helpful. We walked in to a giant line and his customer service was A++++. Colby was our lane server and she was fast, sweet, and super cute and kind. Then when a video game was down (which employees have no control of by the way, so BE NICE TO THEM) Tim and Courtney were on it immediately to make it right. Side note: be NICE to your service industry people. read more

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I really enjoyed this bowling alley. It was a fun experience. I hadn't been bowling in a really long time and we went on a company trip. The atmosphere was really fun. The food was great. The cocktails were good and it made me want to start bowling again. Loved it. read more

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Hi, My Family wanted to take Me out to celebrate. There was 11 of us altogether. We wanted to go somewhere, where We could eat, have fun and get closer as a Family! It was decided We would go Bowling! We chose Lucky Strike in San Marcos, Ca. I didn't know what to expect, other than I was going to spend time with Family that I haven't seen in a while. Wow! Reservations were easily made on line, in advance. With much Excitement, the day finally came! The Staff was very Courteous and Friendly! The atmosphere was perfect. The place was clean. There was Music, State of the art Arcade, plenty of Parking, and Yes Bowling! Our server Joline, was very outgoing and Professional as She took My Family's order for Food and Drinks. The Food was Delicious and the Beverages, refreshing. Everything was reasonably priced. At least for Me, cause My Family paid! Before I left, I was able to go in the Kitchen and thank the Cooks personally! From Start to Finish, My Family gathering couldn't have been more Awesome! Just don't take My word for it. Find out for Yourselves! Take Your Loved ones, Family, Friends and enjoy an Excellent, Memorable time at Lucky Strike, San Marcos, Ca! My Family and I are glad We did! at Lucky read more

Lucky Strike San Marcos - My Beautiful Family - Bowling Near Me - San Marcos, California

We celebrated our kids birthday here and absolutely loved it. Clean space, good food (except for pesto pasta) and nice little touches to make if special for the birthday kiddo. They were completely booked out but service was good. The birthday package also included a dedicated server who was great to work with. Overall super fun:) read more

Lucky Strike San Marcos - Bowling Near Me - San Marcos, California

Hadn't gone bowling in a long time and a friend recommended this place. What a great experience. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon but not too crowded. The place is very well taken care of and clean. We did have a problem with the pins in our lane but the employees were quick to take care of the issue. The employees are all very helpful and friendly. read more

Lucky Strike San Marcos - Bowling Near Me - San Marcos, California

This is one of the cleanest bowling alleys I have ever been to. There are a lot of lanes, and the technology they use makes it super easy to set whether you are left or right handed and whether each bowler wants bumpers or not. Even the bowling balls have two sets of hand holes each, so you can select between a smaller or larger hand size on the same ball, reducing the number of balls needed. And the ball return is very fast--really no waiting at all. My son, husband, and I played just one game, and I want to come back. Kudos on the Velcro shoes, too. They were super easy to get on and off and felt pretty new and clean. read more

Had a great experience here today. Brought my five kiddos bowling for the first time. Got an end lane. The guy who checked us in couldn't have been any nicer. Ask us which movie we wanted. (Apparently the one playing just ended) The server was very attentive and even helped us setup the game. Wonderful customer service. So pleased with our experience will definitely come back! Thank you for doing a great job! read more

Really disappointing experience. We were overcharged compared to the prices listed online, with no explanation at the venue. When I called to speak with a manager, they were dismissive and didn't address the issue--just insisted pricing is "fixed," which contradicts what's shown online. There's a clear lack of transparency, so I'd recommend booking online to avoid being over charged. Bowling should not be a $120 experience with drinks for 2 people... Overall, not worth the price point. read more

These guys took over the ownership of Bowlero and they are just as awesome as amazing as ever. Great staff, great customer service, great lanes, fantastic atmosphere, food is awesome and the bar rocks. Great for kids and adults - and for office parties or anything else. If you haven't been, you should definitely go! Amazing place. read more

My Husband and I hosted a party in the bowling alley last year. The party was a blast, everything went great. The manger Kristy (spelling) she's awesome. We went in last Saturday (3/7) afternoon to have a cocktail it's been a while since we've been in there. When we got our check for 2 Ketel one vodkas we were shocked at the price $32 !! We could not believe it. That is a ridiculous we are not downtown, the ballpark or a tourist spot, just a bowling alley. If they are going to charge that much for drinks the bartenders should have some kind of a personally. NO smile, NO how are you, NO conversation, nothing except he did smile when he gave us our check. A lot of young servers today think they are entitled to a tip NO you are not you have to earn it. Yes we did tip 10% not his fault for the price of drinks. Just get a personally or fake it you'll make better tips!!!! read more

We had a blast ! Celebrated my son's graduation here they had a package deal. Which came with shoe rentals, arcade cards and 2 unlimited entrees, choice of fries or tater tots, and 2 pitchers of drinks for 12 people for like $460. The service was slow but she was busy. They forgot to give us our arcade cards but corrected it at the end. Other than that would recommend for a fun family night out. read more

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Great birthday destination kid afternoon place. For experienced bowlers not so much - at least for open play. EVERY TIME we go people are placed next to us who have no clue about bowling rules. I have spoken to people at the desk about it. A SIMPLE VERY VISIBLE SIGN in the front when people are signing in with a few BASIC rules about polite bowling would be helpful. Having people on both sides of us popping up to bowl when we are already there and/or already on approach is very annoying. And parents standing in the front of the lane with their child for 5 minutes when trying to bowl doesn't help either. I've also had people take my personal ball out of the rack. When I told one gal that was my ball she got offended. read more

Pricey but has tvs with live sports. Was perfect for everyone to get their fix and enjoy bowling while the mlb post season played!

Walk-ins not accepted. Came in noon on a Friday and they said the earliest availability they had was 7 pm. It was kind of strange because they had 15 open lanes. They said those were all for reservations at starting at 1, half an hour would have been more than enough for the one game I wanted to play with my little kids but "they can't do that". What? Let people bowl? Crazy right. Then going online to book they only do 2 hour chunks. Recommend reserving ahead of time before driving all the way out here. read more

What a joke. You call in advance for a wait time and they say no wait. You get here and the wait is suddenly 2 hours (with multiple lanes open). I came to bowl - instead I was pointed to the bar/restaurant for 2 hours and still no lane. . Total scam. read more

Bowling was great but servers were pretty slow. Wanted wings but the tablet card reader was out of service so we tried flagging down a server for like 15 mins. Put in the order, then 20 mins go by and the server came around to say they accidentally dropped them off at the wrong table and are getting us fresh ones. We played two games of bowling and they never bothered checking on our table when we'd request on the tablet to have a server swing by and when they finally did, we were 3 turns away from finishing our second game so we didnt feel like waiting around for wings again. It was either an understaffing issue (which i totally get although management needs to get on that if thats the case) or the severs really need to pay attention to when the lanes are requesting for their help. read more

Do not go here. Prejudice manager name chrisy. I stood in front of counter waiting to get shoes while no other customer was there and while this manager behind the counter saw me and wasn't doing anything at the time..simultaneously another employee was on the phone. She looked at me and ignored me. Another Caucasian woman walked up behind me minutes later and Chrisy attended to this other woman instead of me. As a business manager you don't get to discriminate who you serve. You attend to the first guest waiting. I confronted her about it and she said she didn't know what I needed.. well Chrisy you call me up first and ask how you can assist, you don't skip me! That's called discrimination honey. Folks don't go here! Replying to response below - Penelope, you need to allocate your time reprimanding/re coaching the prejudice-manager named in this review. The incident happened at LS San Marcos 945 San Marcos B1vd San Marcos, CA 92069 07/12/2025 around 10:38:39 AM. read more

The manager on Staff is very rude and has bad customer service. Might be time to take customer service classes or get a new manager. Not coming back read more

Richard the manager has exceptional customer service Although my burger took 1hour and 10 min. But he handled it very well. I worked in customer service when I was young and this gentleman was insanely professional. We shouldn't expect perfection, they were really great here. New ownership. Great family experience We live in the neighborhood behind here and I highly recommend now. They have arcades and more affordable pricing and they have lots of beer. Thank you guys for such a great time read more

Had a great time bowling, the cocktails were on the sweater side but they have beer and wine options.

Couldn't be more disappointed. Bowled two games and tried repeatedly to order food from the broken kiosk without success. We asked the manager to send a server and no one came. We asked a second time and she "used" her radio this time but no one came. The water pitchers were empty, the tables were dirty and the vibe was off. If you come here make sure you set Your expectations low. read more

Ana Marquez deserves the highest of praises and raises, this woman felt like family. What an incredible experience! We had a rowdy 10 year old birthday party and she was so understanding, kind and wonderful. She made sure we were well taken care of and was so gracious. From the moment we walked in, to the minute we left, unbelievable service! I showed up with balloons, cupcakes and gift bags, sat back and enjoyed... nothing else. The best place I have ever thrown a party. The kids were having so much fun, there wasn't anything to do, but enjoy conversation, laugh, eat (which their food was really good). Lucky Strike did everything, zero stress, zero work for us! Thank you to our server as well! She was so happy and accommodating! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Lucky Strike!!! read more

I recommend making reservations online before hand it gets super packed. I luckily made them today and got a spot for 530pm it was a bit crowded but def makes it little more fun. The staff was great even thou they had to run around dealing with everyone me each lane they all had a smile which is what you want to see especially if they get those bad customers , bowled for two hours and had a blast. The lanes all look new and updated. Def coming back. read more

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The experience overall was unprofessional and inhospitable. Our group waited 20-30 minutes for a lane malfunction which is understandable, however, the staff didn't really seem to care about our experience. They did give us a refund for the 2nd game, but the staff made unprofessional comments because we stayed til the end. Those comments made my sister who is 7 months pregnant uncomfortable and it ultimately made me upset and disappointed with this establishment. They told us multiple times a mechanic was on the way, but they ultimately had us switch lanes. The lane they made us switch too hadn't been cleaned from the previous guests so we had a table full of empty glasses and empty trays of food. I also work in the hospitality industry and know what it takes to keep guests happy. Management needs to refresh on what hospitality means and how to treat their guests. The bartender and the gentleman working the counter at the front are the only people not subject to this review. Please do better. read more

I never post reviews on here but this situation has me really upset. To give some backstory, A group of 6( including me) arrived at 8:45pm, we paid for two games. The lane malfunctioned and we were stuck waiting for staff for about 20 minutes after asking 4 times for assistance. Granted we understand it's close to closing(10pm), but on our last game we only had 3 turns each( easily doable in those 20 minutes of waiting). As soon as 9:55pm hit multiple staff members came to let us know the alley was closing with very rude tones. At the 10pm mark, the staff member who came to clean up was whispering under their breath "just go home shit, damn" right in front of us, which included our 7 months pregnant member. It was rude and upsetting since they had us waiting there for a whole 20 minutes. Just an upsetting situation, won't come back while these new owners are here. read more