Daniel the sever, Luis the expo and Trent the Bartender is very helpful and funny. We really enjoyed having them all. They should all be promoted. 10/10 service for all of them. read more

Cool and fun games, exceptional service me and my woman had a nice interaction with Herbert and Jayden lovely ppl would recommend bring the family and friends here very affordable. read more

Went to the Montclair mall to walk around today with my sister and brother in law who is recovering from a recent stroke. Happened to walk by the Main Event and I suggested to my brother in law we should shoot some pool, jokingly . As you might imagine my brother in law has been very depressed adjusting to his new lifestyle and limitations. I was greeted by a young Gal named Keeren or Keerin right in the front entrance. She asked us if we needed help and I told her I don't believe we were ready or capable of Playing a game of pool for a hour due to his condition. She said she could help us out by arranging play for a half hour She escorted us to the playing area and gave us the pool balls to get started. She also brought us a lower chair with a back rest to sit on. With in those 30 minutes she checked on us and brought out some cold ice water for us. Needless to say we were very pleased with her added attention and excellent customer service today. This young lady would make a top tier customer service trainer or manager. Seems like being heard and seen nowadays does not happen unless you're loud and rude. Thank you for a great experience. J. Aguilera read more

2 stars. food was not that good? service was slow. this was extremely underwhelming The music was super bad. The server was nice though so that was nice but everything else was not that nice. and kind of expensive no thank you I think I might come back, but I don't know. I don't think I'll eat here. I think I'm just gonna come for the games but then those are overpriced so actually, I don't know. I'll get back to you on that one. thank you, love, Dick M edit: i came back for food and it was just the same. the service took forever, the food only tastes good if you're high out of your mind. read more

Compared to other places I've taken my kiddos to, the Main Event, for me, was just "okay". I gave it 3 stars highly based on staff. Every single staff member I encountered from the minute we walked in was beyond helpful and they had such a friendly and great attitude! The arcade area felt stuffy and warm. It's not that big either, I found myself walking to the entrance just to cool down and breathe in fresh air. Their selection of video games was just "okay". Not too many options for little ones to play. Honestly, I felt like I was in a casino, strange. Experience here was meh..One baseball game stopped working mid way, one of the basketball hoop games wouldn't stop playing- it kept giving free bees, we came across another video game that was "out of order" and then I wouldn't let my kiddo play King Kong because of the sanitary health concern I had over the unclean face goggles and how many faces it touched..no thank you. (I saw no one cleaning the face goggles or swapping out after each use) I can't comment on food or bowling area because we didn't try but I will say it was a busy night and both those areas were full. It had a good size bowling alley, I don't feel I missed out. Finding parking is not a problem, Main Event is literally stuck next to Montclair Plaza. Not in a rush to go back. read more

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Had a great experience at Main Event, Guadalupe was super helpful! Food and ambiance was amazing thank you! read more

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Cans back for another birthday party. The hot honey on the pepperoni pizza was a huge hit. Will be coming back for that for sure. The hostess are very helpful. They offered to help me set up, all though there is not much to do because they handle everything they helped with the little things I brought to set up. They were kind enough to also cut the cake. Just a heads up if you host a party there will be a service fee that is not the tip it is an additional fee for facility use and it doesn't include tip. The host definitely deserve a tip they are awesome. The food comes out right on time, everything ran so smoothly. My guest had a great time. read more

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Nice venue, but unfortunately there's nothing VIP about the VIP bowling experience. We paid extra for VIP and received very little service or attention. The lack of service really took away from the experience. Save your money, I would not recommend coming here. read more

Anyone who says this place is less than awesome is definitely wrong! I am such a fan of arcades and this TOPS it, the best arcade in the IE since Game works (the old cats know what I mean) it's really a great experience. They're really on top of their staff because the staff are very nice and friendly. I will definitely run out of money coming here. I did not want to leave! Will be coming back. read more

Guadalupe is the best worker I've ever met in my entire life She was over and beyond and helping me with a successful game night read more

We had such a great time here! As a matter of fact, I've been back twice since mid December. We decided to have our small office party there and did the eat and play combo. I ordered the wings and was impressed with the different sauces that they had. I got the buffalo sauce since that's always my go to and had a side of the Sriracha honey. Both sauces were 10 out of 10! The french fries are perfectly crispy and nice flavored. Service was excellent! I've come back again for the wings. Thanks for the experience! See you next time read more

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There is a lot to be said for this place. A lot of great family, entertainment and value is all here under one roof. Multiple bowling alleys available, (including a private VIP bowling alley which is where me and my party were in), a mini pool hall, and an arcade for the kids and kids at heart... we got quick service and the food was good. We had pizza and fries, and multiple type of drinks. Everything was great and we all had a good time there. They're open late so if you've never been and want to enjoy a fun night, come here with your group and chill. read more

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I've done a kids birthday here and two end of years sports teams parties. Both times they really helped us facilities and coordinate. It's a fun spot for kids and adults alike. There's so many fun activities. Best of all is the service they provide. read more

Thanks to Jimmy for making both My sons night very respectful and friendly definetly will be coming back soon...way to go!

Feels super new still because it's so clean. Spacious compared to other entertainment spaces. Love the layout. Bbq food was good, minus the Mac n cheese only because it was like velveeta ish....no, but looking to try more from the menu. Laser tag was the high light for sure & the full size basketball hoops. I can't wait to take the family back! read more

We recently provided large balloon centerpieces and our '10' marquee letters for a 10th birthday celebration at Main Event Montclair, and we were blown away by their event space! They have a large private banquet room in the back that is incredibly spacious, beautiful, and sparking clean. It provided the perfect canvas for our setup and allowed plenty of room for the guests to enjoy. The team there was absolutely amazing -- they were so kind, gave us easy access, and even offered to help if we needed anything during the installation. It's a joy to work in a venue where the staff is so attentive and welcoming. If you're looking for a spacious and well-managed venue for a birthday or special gathering, I highly recommend Main Event! -- Annalicia | Together Time Party Rentals read more

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Ryan, Izzy and Trent! Please ask for them The service was 10/10! They kept the bar clean. Food was great! Great service overall read more

Great experience! We came in for a few rounds of laser tag and the energy was awesome. Rueben was fantastic super friendly, attentive to the guests, and kept everything running smoothly. You can tell the staff actually cares about making sure everyone has a good time Fun atmosphere all around would recommend! Shout out to Guadalupe as well she helped us cash out our tickets and she was very patient with us even though they were closed up she took her time to help us with our tickets read more

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Very cool spot. Took my kids to the arcade, only purchased $40 worth of tokens. The games averaged between 7 to 17 tokens. Of course it wasn't enough for my two kids but they had fun. Many game selections. All working properly. Won a decent amount of tickets. Their prizes were nice, good variety. The employees are friendly and helpful. Place looked well kept. My son had previously gone with his uncle and he loved their laser tag game. We didn't eat there but it seemed liked a good place to watch a game. Great ambiance in general. read more

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Very friendly staff in the bowling area as well as laser tag dept. yesterday. This was my third time back and it was a clean and friendly atmosphere. Had to speak to the manager since I had a question not expecting to get anything out of it, but the manager Keith was able to assist and I was over and beyond grateful. read more

Service is HORRIBLE here. Servers at the bar are unacceptable. A bunch of kids/young adults who have no business in customer service are working here. We were very polite customers and yet this one bartender in particular just was not having a good day perhaps. Main event, do better with the hiring process!!! We had a group of baseball moms at the bar. 7 of us. This particular server named Isabelle or Isabella, blatantly sees us and completely ignores us. For a good 5 minutes straight. One of our moms tried to get her attention and she goes, "I'm helping these other people first and you're next". As she proceeds to help every single person that comes after us first and rolls her eyes. Does not even acknowledge us AT ALL. Attitude the entire time she is "helping" us. Wowwwww. She had NO BUSINESS being a server. Never experience a more rude server as she. Terrible. read more

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It was not very crowded and we easily got to play the arcade games laser tag and the human crane. The staff members were so pleasant and went above and beyond to ensure my granddaughter had the "best day ever ". The gentleman working the bar was so helpful and he later became our dinner waiter. So pleasant and patient. Another staff member working on the floor was extremely helpful and very kind. We had a fantastic evening and the staff members are truly the ones to thank. read more

Had a fantastic visit to Main Event this past Monday for their unlimited arcade special with my daughter. We ended up playing for about three hours, which felt like the perfect amount of time to really enjoy everything without getting worn out. Experience & Atmosphere The ambiance was lively, clean, and welcoming. The overall atmosphere made it easy to relax and just have fun, whether you're focused on games or just taking it all in. Arcade & Games There was a great variety of games to choose from, so we never got bored. Everything we tried was fully functional, which made a big difference--no frustration with out-of-order machines, just nonstop play. Overall Impression This location delivers exactly what you'd hope for in an arcade outing: plenty to do, a smooth experience, and a fun environment. The unlimited arcade deal is absolutely worth it, especially if you plan to stay a few hours. A solid spot for a fun outing with family read more

I visited this establishment last weekend with a group of college friends, wanting to enjoy a evening filled with fun and laughter but as we headed over to the entrance, a young woman named Keegan had the body language of a person who was obligated to greet and did not offer keen suggestion about happy hour options. For someone who has been at main event multiple times and felt the open atmosphere, she left a bad experience for us college scholars. Her professionalism was unkind and her vagueness did not represent the brand to the standard I once held it at before interacting with this associate. I'd hope in the near future main event can put someone that is more knowledgeable and attentive at the front entrance for better left experience. Please take this into consideration from a loyal customer who enjoys spending quality time with friends and family at main event :) read more

First time here. Came here for a charitable event. The event was fun and this was a great choice to have it. The service was ok. I tried ordering drinks at the bar was ignored so I found our server in the VIP section who finally took my order. The place is clean and bright. They have an arcade and bowling lanes. Didn't try the food just had some appetizers and they were good. The VIP section felt a bit stuffy though. I noticed they brought out a fan to help cool the section off but i was sweating. Overall this place is ok. Great for events or parties. read more

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Really fun place amazing experience for the kids staff here was really helpful. Honestly, I'll be coming back really affordable as well. Had a really good time. All games really worked. Big thank you to Herbert was really helpful during the whole experience. read more

Friendly, welcoming door monitors! I went by on a Thursday evening when there weren't a lot of people there. I also returned that following Saturday and it wasn't bad at all. I'm thinking that people don't know what's inside yet. Clean interiors, a small restaurant though, compared to the rest of the square footage. I didn't take a look at the menu but I will do that the next time I am over that way. Plenty of activities for Adults and Children. I can't wait to bring my Grandkids back! Also, I saw that they have a Laser Tag room in the rear of the arcade area. This would be a great place to have a Birthday party. I recommend parking in the parking lot that is over by the old Sears entrance. The other side is commonly used for Barnes and Noble, AMC, and the Mall. Respectfully Reviewed. read more

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Came with hubby to watch Game 1 of the World Series (Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays) at Main Event's indoor restaurant, The Family Kitchen. Spacious and clean dining establishment with numerous large screen TV's, a bar and and lots of seating. Got the boneless chicken wings with ranch and bbq sauce on the side as well as the pizza strip board, a one and a half foot long pepperoni & cheese pan pizza with mushroom toppings and some soda for drinks. Waitress Nethalea (not sure of spelling her name) was every bit helpful and accommodating. She made sure our food arrived on time with less wait time. The Main Event also has a bowling alley, billiards, laser tag and arcade games. Perfect place for birthday parties, groups and family fun entertainment. read more

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It was our first visit to the Main Event, and we were extremely surprised at all the activities they offered. Our 12 year-old and nine year-old grandchildren absolutely had the best time ever! From the arcade games, laser tag, bowling, etc. they bounced around with excitement and awe. Our time there was filled with memory making moments and we were all truly worn out after our four hour visit. I would say that their menu was a bit lacking, but overall enjoyable. The employees that greet you, the servers, & the bartenders were all extremely upbeat and helpful. We did not encounter anything negative! I would highly recommend this for families and for couples on a date night that includes us old grandparents lol read more

This is a big arcade with a lot of options. We played laser tag which was the highlight. The music and lighting can be overwhelming so be ready. read more

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Stopped by on Saturday, 03/01/25 for the first time - this place is new and recently opened up. Played some arcade games which was super fun (car racing, ice hockey etc.). You can also play bowling and laser tag. I went to the bar and had some drinks, specifically: - 1 Tropical Rum Punch (most popular and highly recommend per the bartender) - 1 Long Island Iced Tea - 2 shots of Herradura Silver - 1 side of fries Overall a fun place for all ages. read more

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Daniel was amazing had the best time very helpful and attentive, made my first time experience fun thanks Daniel !!! Would definitely would be coming back read more

1st Visit In the area, so did a walk through Very spacious and clean Not crowded at all This was during nine peak times Brian was helpful and went over some of the menu and specials Thanks for reading read more

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It was my first time coming here and I honestly had no idea what to do at first, but Nathan made the whole experience super easy. He came up, explained everything clearly, and helped me get set up for bowling right away. Amazing customer service, he was attentive, patient, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Because of him, I'll definitely be coming back. Great place to hang out, bowl, and enjoy the arcade. If you ever need help, ask for Nathan, he's the man! Appreciate you bro read more

Such a bummer to give this amazing place a 1 star. My husband and I have been coming here with our son since this place has opened. WE LOVE IT! And always talked so highly about it. But unfortunately today, that changed. The manager Jimmy, bald guy was very strange. He followed us around and kept staring at us. We're just a family out with our toddler, playing games, having a nice time together. But he made us feel VERY uncomfortable! Extremely uncomfortable. There's a difference between making sure the area is good, and following a family, in a very obvious way. Not cool and I would love to speak to someone above him. read more

I have been here a number of times since opening. We usually have a positive experience as the staff are all friendly and fairly responsive. If we have any problems such as asking for help or needing something, they are quick to help. If there's any critique I have, it's that it can be quite busy at times. The larger crowds can contribute to noise. You might as well be out of luck if there's a party or some other occasion going on as well. My best advice would be to come as early as you can. Trying non-standard hours could be a good strategy, too. Sometimes you can wait hours to get a lane for bowling. Other attractions such as the arcade are fairly easy to come and go. We did try the eat and bowl approach. I am a bit mixed on how much I like it. Sure, it can be fun to take a bite in between your turn. But I am always a little cautious whether or not I'm keeping things clean as I wouldn't want to grease up the bowling balls any more than others. The quality of the food was okay. I think it is a little better as well as more pricey than the food court upstairs. I have yet to try some of the other games such as laser tag or pool. I am sure you will get a similar experience. read more

Very fair pricing for bowling, it was around $20 per person for 2 hours on a week-night. I have not been bowling in a while so I was surprised to see an additional charge for bowling shoes but it was still cheaper than other competitors. Lanes and booths were clean but the lane by the restroom does get the occasional poop-smell whiff. Would go again! read more

Came in to watch the laker Vs clipper game with my girlfriend, as we sat at the bar top we were asked "hey it's happy hour, what would you like to order" after a couple mins we checked out the menu, we orders a couple drinks and a dish. all was well till after the bartender presented the check and clearly it wasn't happy hour. She stated that there happy hours changed the week prior, she mentioned "so do you want me to change it or.....?" i'm guessing she was gonna correct her mistake, or at least honor her word. we watched the rest of the 4th quarter giving her 12mins to do so and no change was made. i understand that things change, but as someone (my self) who has bartended for 6+ years, small mistakes can be fixed. just honor your word, or learn you menu. thank you. read more

This was the first time going to Main Event and it was worth it! I went there for a friend's birthday and we started off with dinner. Cheeseburger sliders and mozzarella sticks were delicious, along with a Shirley Temple mocktails drink. The arcade is spacious and was a lot of fun. I felt like I got my money's worth from the fun card I got there. read more

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Had my kids birthday party here and it was really fun. We didn't bowl, but they really enjoyed the laser tag and arcades with their friends. Kids had a great time and looks like many of the parents did too. Place is new and clean and enjoyable. Our party planner was great. She was nice and attentive to our party, making it pleasurable. Food and party were a little pricey, but better than some other places we've had previous birthdays at. For my wife and I, as long as our kids had fun is all that matters. Would definitely visit here again and if the kids want to have their birthday here again, we would consider it. read more