Came here with my girlfriend and her children. It was our first time. Upon entering, a woman from the cafe yelled to get my attention to tell me I can't have my thermos. I just had water and like to take it everywhere I go. I understood but by the same token think it's very silly. I understand no outside food, but was just an annoyance. There is a cafe, a small "arcade" which was really about 3-4 arcade machines, a motorcycle racing game and some claw machines, and a bar. There's were about 30 lanes and when we arrived on a Saturday around 3, there was a 45 min wait. The wait went by quickly as we first got a bite at the cafe, then our name was called as we ate. The kids had a blast. We played 5 games across 2 lanes and paid around $150. Seemed kind of steep to me, but some bowler alleys so by game, some by hour. Overall a great experience. read more

Great place but double check what you're paying for. I was just there with my son and the kid working tried to charge us over $60 for the 2 of us to play 2 games. He was trying to charge us for the lane next to us with 3 ppl who were still there playing. In the end, I paid for our 2 games, made sure to get my receipt and will always be careful there read more

We were here for a birthday party in July. It was the first time bowling for our kiddos and they had a really great time! The bumpers were helpful and the little ramp made it easy for everyone to play. We bowered for about an hour then had a private party room for pizza and cake. Kids loved it all and want to go back. read more

The place is okay. We had a couple issues with our lane and had to reset the pins at least 5 times. Some kind of glitch. We did get food here as well-- the cajun fries were bomb. Tenders were okay! This is a close to home spot so we will probably be back just because it's convenient. read more

Rockaway Lanes - Cajun fries, chicken tenders and plain fries - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Clean and friendly bowling alley. Comfortable seating areas and modern scoring board with stats.

PROS: Place seems to be clean and friendly. They have a snack bar, a bar, a game room, and arcade CONS: Unfortunately, the arcade is tiny and half the machines don't work, the bar was not being serviced, and there weren't as many lanes as other bowling alleys OVERALL: If you're in the area and you just want to bowl then go for it. But if you want the complete package of a bowling alley than this isn't the place read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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It would have been helpful if their website was updated to show that half their house was being used on Mondays from 12:30 for a league. Unfortunately, it was not and there was a wait. Prices a bit outrageous, too. read more

This was going to be a much better review, but they cancelled all of their promotions the week before I visited. Who does that? $5/game bowling on weeknights? Place is gonna be empty. No more rent-a-lane deals? No more people. That'll keep me from coming back as well, with closer lanes and better management. And that's a shame, because I like things about this place. The lanes are well oiled. The machines are ancient but they work perfectly, so it's a neat kind of throwback. I'll take that anyday over new machines that keep getting pinfalls wrong. You also have those cool 80s graphics on the TVs. And this is an independent alley. The verdict: Nostalgia abounds in these lanes, but the prices are years before their time. Come back when they realize the mistake they've made. If they do in time. read more

Fun time here on a Saturday night. The staff were all friendly and helpful especially the man who runs the front entrance desk. Everything ran smoothly. No complaints at all. The pizza was very good, too. read more

Rockaway is my home bowling alley!! I've been coming for years, I love bowling here!! The staff is amazing!! Ken Yakowbowski is one the best coaches and ProShop staff ever!! He's a great guy and has been so good to me. I've had many weekends here and I did two leagues here! It's almost like it's my bowling alley!! read more

Had a very bad experience ... the people were extremely rude both at the bar and the main counter.. and the food was horrible read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

The best bowling center in the area by far. The place is spotless and a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Rich and Dori are the absolute best. I've been going to Rockaway lanes for over 25 years and it's the only place to bowl.. read more

Recently renovated the computers for the lanes. So it's easier to use and opposers. It also gives you information on the player's stats (I.E. First ball speed and average; current score with max possible score to name a few). Also has great environment for kids to have fun and be kids. read more

My fiancé and I enjoy going to Rockaway Lanes. This review isn't really about the overall bowling alley but the service. Scott, at the main desk is the best! He's so helpful, accommodating and always so nice! I always thought Scott was the owner until he mentioned he wasn't. You would think he was! Great service!! Thank you! The gentleman at the food area is also very very nice! Always quick service. My only complaint would be the bar service. The older gentleman that's always there isn't friendly at all. He makes really great drinks though. Fast service. Check out Rockaway Lanes for a good local bowling alley. read more

Came here for NYE and Rockaway Lanes was such a chill spot to spend New Years! My friends and I had a blast! the NYE packages are inexpensive if you have a larger group, included in the package is pizza, fountain drinks/water, NYE party items (hats, noisemakers) plus free glass of champagne at midnight. The bar drinks were made perfectly and are inexpensive. The staff was super friendly and helpful when making accomadations/if we needed anything. I actually didn't mind the un-updated vibe of this bowling alley (aka the computers) it adds to the retro-vibe of the place. I do think some repairs/ TLC could help but overall a great place for some fun with friends! read more

I used to frequent Rockaway Lanes as a child years ago, but I was in my hometown for a wedding this past weekend, and needed a fun way to get out of the house for a few hours. My first thought was a walk...but that's so boring. Then I remembered Rockaway Lanes...perfect! My boyfriend and I went over there on Sunday around 11:30am and had no trouble getting a lane. The bowling alley was pretty much empty except for a family of 7 who were located at the opposite end of the establishment, far away from the lane that we got. We played three games in about 45 minutes and had a ball! Shoe rentals were $2.25 a person, which is incredibly inexpensive compared to the prices we would pay in a Manhattan bowling alley. Each game was also $2.25 a person...incredible! We had a nice hour outside of the house, got a little bit of exercise (yes...you can get exercise bowling, as I learned the next day when my leg and thigh muscles were very sore!), and it didn't break the bank. The Rockaway Lanes are not very modern or updated...it's very old school. But who cares. The balls are good, the pins fall down, and the equipment works. They offer laser light bowling on weekend nights, which sounds really cool. There are bowling leagues for kids and adults...how fun! And they offer $1.00 a game bowling specials on Thursday and Friday from noon until 4pm! A great activity during the summer if you have kids! read more

This place has been around for years. I remember my dad taking me here and now I take my son. I have never had a negative experience here and the staff is always available to help. Pro Shop- I purchased a new ball for my son and needed the holes drilled. The guy who works in the pro shop really knows his business. He took the time with my son trying to get the holes just right. Challenger League- They have a you challenger league which I would highly recommend. The program allows kids with disabilities to interact with each other in an nonjudgmental environment. The staff does an amazing job making sure the kids are having fun and adjust the game for everyone to play. . I would recommend that anyone with a special needs child check out the program My Favorite- Laser Lights on Saturday afternoon. I love bringing my son here for lunch and a few games. They are not too busy and you can normally get a lane as soon as you walk in. My kid loves the chicken fingers and fries so lunch works out well. read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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This is a real old/old style Jersey bowling alley. That's not a bad thing! We decided to go bowling one afternoon after a movie and this was our local alley. It was OK. The automated bowling lanes (I remember when you scored your own game) was quite old as well, probably one of the first automated lanes. There was a little greasy cafe in the bowling alley with very inexpensive, yet greasy food. It was like going back in time. read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Stopped in for the first time and had a great experience. All the folks were friendly helpful and informative. Very clean, beautiful lanes, plenty of action. I should mention, we rarely bowl, just started to enjoy the experience. We look forward to returning. read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Nice and not too crowded. Nice basic bowling place. Friendly staff and no wait, at-least when we went (Saturday afternoon). Only comment was the balls were slightly chipped. Overall, great fun place. read more

Rockaway Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Very bad service in Rockaway lanes I prefer not too talk about it I'm never coming to Rockaway lanes ever again

Professional and knowledge staff that KNOW bowling. Ken in the pro shop is super helpful as well. Food was great for a bowling alley and the prices to bowl on week nights are unbeatable. Literally half the price of Hanover Lanes! Definitely check this place out read more

I enjoy the atmosphere in this bowling alley . Terry and Jerry are the most professional people that I know . They are always on top of things . They keep this place like home . Clean and safe. It's a Pleasure to go to a place like this and I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Rockaway Lanes refused to accommodate a person with a disability. I have epilepsy and cannot have caffeine. I'm also not allowed to have sugar. I was attending my son's friend's birthday party and brought my own beverage with me. Before I was 10 feet in the door, the woman from the snack bar ambushes me telling me that no outside food or drink are allowed. I explained that I have epilepsy and cannot drink anything they sell besides water. Even after the explanation, they refused to allow me to bring my drink with me. They lost the business of our family and friends over the sale of a soda. I understand the principle. They are in business to make money, but they need to show compassion as well. They need to accommodate those with a disability. read more

Garbage straight garbage. Absolutely the worst customer service and very non apologetic. It will be out of business in 10 days.

Poor interior. Poor service. Poor management. Poor staff attitudes. Some of the Bathrooms were broken. Multiple issues with lanes and pin setter. Would not recommend this bowling alley. The alley needs multiple repairs as I saw tape holding flooring and molding together. Overall dirty place. UPDATE: I was harassed by a regular for my review. read more

I was amazed to see how rude the employees were, I went over there to ask for help and a big sigh came out of the mans mouth. Really unprofessional and unwelcoming. Also there's no spacing between lanes for covid we were right on top of another family and when we pulled our mask down to breath he came over and said to put it back on when the family next to us all had theirs off. Poor service and poor covid precautions. Awful service by the older gentlemen in the front!!! read more

Place is really fun and great for small events. However, I did not like the attitude of the guy who serves the beer. All my friends are over 21 and I understand importance of giving IDs to be sure but he did it in such a rash tone and aggressiveness that was unwarranted. He even threatened to kick one of our friends if he took a drink of our beer. Just overall nasty service from that one person. Besides that, everyone was nice. read more

Where to begin? From the balls being greasy to the strobing lights giving me a headache! I don't know what to say. I felt as if it was very claustrophobic as well! Especially during times of covid! No social distancing! The staff was very nice but they were all up in my business. One was outside smoking. I don't know if I would go back. read more

Recently signed up for a summer league here and went down to check it out. Dori, the manager, couldn't have been more helpful! She gave us information about the upcoming league and even gave us some bowling tips! She hooked us up with a classic rock music block during night bowling and was extremely friendly! Great place to have an evening out with friends and family! Highly recommended! read more

It's a bowling alley...really, what are you looking for? I've never had a wait. Right now they have a special on Tuesdays. Bowling isn't cheap anymore, but this place is no different than the rest. They have a full bar, but I've only gotten beer. Can't tell you what the drinks are like. The snack bar is pretty decent. Again, my step daughter swears by the Mozzarella sticks and she is somewhat of an expert. Nothing spectacular, but nothing bad. It's a good place. read more

My family and I wanted to go bowling just before my brother left for school so we came here. This is a retro and pretty old bowling lane. I used to come here when I was in grade school for birthday parties with the pizza and the laser lights, so I have very nostalgic memories of this place. We came with 5 people and took the "Pizza-Pins-Pepsi" deal which is 70 dollars for 2 hours of unlimited bowling, a pan pizza, and a pitcher of soda which isn't that bad. Pretty good deal. The fact that we came there later, the music was on and the people singing was an added plus. The girl working at the front is pretty cute too. Although, I really stink at bowling :/ The lanes were working okay, the machine system seems a bit outdated and the staff seem pretty cool. There was some line dancing going on and we won a free game from that. Decent place to bowl, good memories from here. Look forward to coming here again. read more

Awful service by the gentleman in the front, getting annoyed by me asking for help, very unwelcoming and VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. No covid precautions we are right on top of people not wearing masks and we took ours off to breath and he came over and told us to put them back on while the other family all had theirs off. Very poor service will not be going back!!!! read more

Very good at keeping up with COVID protocols. Easily one of if not the best drillers I've used. Extremely family friendly. Leagues are very organized and payouts seem fair read more

Rockaway lanes is the way to go! Cheap and great lanes. Don't go to TBowl or Boonton lanes, Rockaway is the best by far. Tara was super helpful! read more

Enjoying the VIP monthly rate. Can bowl any day lanes are available. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly employees.

The ABSOLUTE worst place to go for bowling. Wanted to surprise my cousin for her birthday, so we brought 2 balloons. As soon as we walked through the door, they said that we were not authorized to have them and that they didn't approve a birthday party. We then came to the bowling alley with our cousin (who's birthday it was) who happened to have a cup of coffee in her hands. We were told that there were no outside drinks allowed, but in the rudest manner that it could have been told. My cousin (keep in mind it was her birthday) was met with 3 different people all telling her that she needed to throw her drink out. She then proceeded to throw out the drink in the trash can, to which the worker in the food area yelled at her and said "no! Not in my garbage." Would not reccomend this place to anyone. We even left that night to go to a different bowling alley. Atrocious customer service. read more

My friend had her daughter's 4th bday party there today. They were so incredibly nice!!! Shout out to Tim who was extremely helpful and attentive as well as the guy working at the food area (he had clear glasses). They put on a really nice bowling party, I'm super impressed. I thought Tim owned the place, he took so much care in everything. Great place, thank you! read more

Brought in a water bottle, & the staff flipped out. They were so rude and yelled over me whenever I tried to explain why I needed a water bottle (medical conditions). One staff member made snarky remarks & faces at me while the other called my medical issue "bullsh**t". They told Me to leave because i wouldnt throw it out. So disgusted with the way they treat their customers... the place is not even nice inside & definitely nothing special. Very small & cafe is run down and looks dirty. Go to circle lanes if you're looking for a quality, understanding staff & bowling alley! read more

The women behind the desk were so unpleasant and disrespectful. They made us feel very uncomfortable and we left a lot sooner then planned. They yelled at a few children simply playing by the desk. There is absolutely no reason she should have raised her voice. She also did several eye rolling. She made an announcement that we did not here ( it's so loud in there) after that she approached the children regarding her request. They are small children. Talk to an adult and don't disrespect any paying customer or young children!! I will never go back. And the icing on the cake is it was freezing in there! read more