AMF Eastbrook Lanes

AMF Eastbrook Lanes

Reviews Summary

AMF Eastbrook Lanes is highly praised for its friendly, accommodating staff and excellent customer service, with many highlighting managers and employees going above and beyond. The venue is clean, well-maintained, and offers fun experiences for families, parties, and events. Food and drink quality receives positive remarks, though pricing can be unclear or steep for some. Most reviewers love the atmosphere, renovations, and special deals, though a few note issues with refunds, pricing transparency, or league comparisons. Overall, it’s a popular spot for bowling, arcade games, and celebrations.

About This Listing

Has Retro Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Retro Games in Arcades

Step into the glow of retro arcade games and expect a nostalgic rush! Classics like Galaga, Donkey Kong, or Mortal Kombat await, housed in vibrant cabinets with joysticks, buttons, or trackballs. You’ll dodge enemies, chase high scores, or battle opponents in fast-paced, pixel-perfect gameplay. Modern restorations include sharp CRT or LED screens and authentic controls, preserving the 80s/90s vibe. Games are easy to learn but tough to master, offering quick sessions or deep challenges. With leaderboards and arcade crowds cheering, retro games deliver timeless fun in 2025.

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pool table and dive into a classic, hands-on game! Expect sturdy tables with smooth felt surfaces, cue sticks, and a set of numbered balls for games like 8-ball or 9-ball. You’ll chalk up, aim, and strike the cue ball to pocket balls with precision, mastering angles and spin. Tables are well-lit, often with vibrant designs, creating a lively atmosphere. Whether playing casually with friends or joining arcade tournaments, pool offers strategic, social fun that’s easy to pick up and endlessly engaging in 2025.

Features

Has Retro Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

3500 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

Hours

Monday 12-11PM
Tuesday 12-11PM
Wednesday 12-11PM
Thursday 12-11PM
Friday 12PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12-11PM

Customer Reviews

Visited on a Saturday afternoon for my daughter's birthday. It was about $100 for 6 kids, 2 pizzas, soda, and arcade cards. The front desk staff was VERY helpful in directing me where to go. The manager came by to introduce herself and tell me to find her if I needed anything. I ended up needing to find her to add bumpers and get a child bowling assist. She was very helpful. Food was brought at the time we requested and it was good. Arcade cards lasted almost an hour, which was surprising. There were a few

I just want to say that I was very impressed, and happy with AMF Eastbrook Lanes for hosting my daughters 13th birthday. Abbey, and her staff were absolutely amazing, and on point with everything. I definitely recommend Eastbrook Lanes for birthday parties or other events. Words cannot describe my gratitude towards their generosity. I am very well pleased in how they treated the children, and guests. Awesome Job guys!

The food was surprisingly good, the food servers were attentive, the selection of shoes and balls were adequate, and the additional non-bowling games helped keep children occupied, the bar service was pleasant while a bit expensive ($5.50 for a diet coke). However, the scoring technology was not overly user friendly, the way to get bumpers activated was a little unclear, the design to have to go down 2 steps then back up 1 to get to bowling surface was a bit unsafe, there could have been another restroom si

Great remodel, looks like it was done in the last year or so. Family friendly and serious bowler friendly. Food was solid and the kids recommend the sundae station for parties. Our server was very attentive and friendly.

Great place for a birthday party! We had 12 of us there on three lanes and had a fun time. Danny the manager was very accommodating and our server Ajia was awesome. We bowled, ate pizza and wings, fries, onion rings, tater tots...highly recommended!

I called Friday for a reservation for 6 and Abbie took great care of us. Kindra, made sure we had a clean table, served us good drinks, and our food was hot when it arrived to the table. Thank you Eastbrook staff we had a great time!

Come in with a birthday party. When we ordered drinks from the bar they did not have or were not able to make some of the shots that we requested. The bartender said he had 19 years worth of experience and started mixing up some different samples for us to try but little did we know that we were going to be charged outrageous prices for some of these shots that they made up that were not very good. If you really truly have 19 years worth of experience the shots should have tasted a whole lot better.

One of the best establishments in greater Grand Rapids. Chris, in the bar was phenomenal, Abby at the front desk was absolutely accommodating to our wants and needs. The place was clean. The prices are unbelievably affordable, and the atmosphere was arguably the best that we've been to in the last couple of years. Thank you for your hospitality and we will definitely be back.

Found the employees to be VERY helpful, accommodating and respectful. The venue is always clean and just has an upbeat vibe. THATS why I keep coming back.

We were looking for some improv fun on Christmas and they delivered the arcade. It was awesome. The bowling was fun. The front desk was awesome. I wanted to give a personal shout out to Rachel and also Patrick they were stars.

Underwhelming location. Don't be fooled by pictures online. Came in at 8pm on a Saturday night, bar was empty, sat with a group of 4. They NEVER attended us. And no one asked, or offered if we needed at least water. Guess they didn't want our money? 10 for a clean area. 0 for hospitality. 0 for a good vibe.

Nice bowling in a convenient location but prices are too high! This is a large bowling alley with all the stuff you'd expect. The problem is that it costs about twice as much to go there than the other local options. I've been there twice & had sticker shock both times.

Good prices and tons of lanes. But the lanes seemed to be way slippery than a normal alley, and the distance to the foul line seemed a little off. Overall, a good spot to bowl.

We had a great time! We took our nephew out for burgers and bowling as a birthday treat. Eastbrook was pretty busy for a Tues night; there weren't many empty lanes on the side we were on yet one server did a good job keeping our glasses full. I think I'd forgotten how to bowl, I couldn't break 100 for a final score yet I had an amazing night of bowling, laughter, and fun

Very clean and accommodating staff. Had a blast

Had a great time bowling with our children. Food was delicious and the drinks were yummy. We all had a fun afternoon.

It was a great experience, I had never been there before. Sunday night bowling, nice dimly lit atmosphere and great music playing. It was an awesome time!

The manager is outstanding. He was very helpful, outgoing when interacting with my family, and made our experience top notch. He even gave my daughter a bowling pin to take home. Such a fun night!

Accommodating. There is a step between sitting area and lanes. Fine for us, but not the gentleman who had a stroke. We were given the end lane that has a ramp for him to walk down. It was perfect. And we had lots of fun! Food and drinks were good too.

This is a really awesome place for arcade games, pool, bowling and golf. The Black lightning really makes everything glow I had a great time here

Love that the place is really big and always have lanes when we get there. We used Groupon and had unlimited bowling last time for 2 hours, which was a really good deal.

This place is amazing. And best of all NO STRING PINS!!! I will defiantly be coming back trust me this is the place to bowl

Prices seemed a little high but the kids still had a great time. Fries and drinks were good, clean facilities and the staff were friendly.

Went here for a community event and AMF exceeded expectations. If you talk to the manager they are very willing to accommodate any dietary restrictions. They made me a vegan pizza just for me! The staff was very helpful providing us with drinks and even to go boxes. I would recommend to anyone looking for a friendly welcoming place to host events. You will be taken care of!

Awesome bowling lane the poor staff member (I think his name was matt don't quote me great guy) was super busy and all alone doing the job of 5 people so just take it easy when you come here they're hurting for staff during this pandemic. Be patient and kind. Super clean place awesome quick food decent sized bar. Clean shoes

This bowling alley is a total win! Super friendly staff from the counter to table service, and a fun, creative drink menu make it the perfect spot for a great night out. Highly recommend!

Had to wait like 10-15 mins to get checked in (there wasn't a line, there just wasn't anyone at the front desk). There will be no price menu at the front or anywhere (only will show prices for special/deal days at the front). They also charge you per-person per-game which means 2 games with 4 people will cost you $76, shoes included. If they would've put the prices at the front desk, saying it's $$ per-person per-game, I would've gone to a different location. But the place is clean tho.

The staff here is TOTALLY customer service oriented. Bri will greet you with a smile getting your lane ASSIGNMENT & is very personable. Rachel goes above & beyond to ensure you have a GREAT customer experience. Chris & Cali make sure your food & beverage services are top notch. Pat & Kevin take great care of your lane needs. Kendra & Lashemia make sure you get your beverage refills without having to walk back & forth to bar. Kendra makes the kids feel so special. Jay is the "master" of all things a

We had a great time celebrating our sons 6th birthday. The staff was super nice and attentive. We pre purchase one of the birthday packages and was completely happy with what we got. The topper was the special attention the staff gave to my birthday boy !

This bowling alley is great for a group. We came with a group of 8 and had a great time. Kendra was our server and I genuinely couldn't have asked for a person to take care of our group. She was so attentive and friendly. I will be returning!

Awesome clean environment!!! Very friendly and helpful staff. Love it.

Best place to bowl in West Michigan. Great lanes, great staff!! The renovations are really good, too and the menu has something for everyone.

We LOVE the committed staff here! They have great teamwork going on here. We go bowling 3 - 4 times a week. When we come in, Rachel, Bri, Lashemia and/or Abbey greets us with a smile and remembers our names. They ALL are very accommodating and provide GREAT customer service! I have 35 years working in customer service. I grade on a tough scale. If we have any issues with the lanes, they call Pat or Kevin and the issue is resolved quickly. Jay does a great job overseeing things at the alley. He is a

I love going to this bowling alley! The manager, Abby, is always so friendly. I recommend getting the summer pass because you can bowl a couple of games every day (shoe rental included)!! I recently visited for the first time since moving away from the area and saw that they did some renovations. It looked great.

I applied for a job and they gave me the wrong person for the interview since they have different employees interview for different positions and they thought I had applied for a different position than I did- they then proceeded to not invite me for an actual interview. Don't get me wrong, I don't go around leaving one star reviews on places I apply to that don't hire me. However, they made a mistake on their end that wasted my time and they never made it worth my while. I'm not saying they had to hire me

Was just ok, not the worst bowling alley, definitely not the best.

My family and I came to this alley for some family fun and it was great! My son has albinism and when it's nice out we can't take him To do many things but I always try to make sure he has a good time since he is not able to be outdoors and do much with out protection from the sun. Jay and violet gave us a remarkable experience from great customer service down to just being straight down to earth , we felt like we were around family and that is huge for my family! Thank you jay and violet??????

It was so much fun to get out and laugh with friends. This place was amazing. The staff e as super nice.

2 stars Because our waiter was amazing. However, I want to give no stars because they told us 6.99 a game when we arrived before 6pm(we played 3ppl-3games) We left and upon check out it was over 100 dollars. Apparently they had to upcharge us because of (no explanation) but gave us a manager discount for any inconvenience($10). No prices on anything else either.

We went in on a Thursday night. They were extremely busy due to leagues. That didn't stop the staff from giving excellent service. The food was great and the portions were better than we expected. The manager, Abby, didn't make us leave at closing. We were able to finish our game. We had so much fun! We will for sure be back!

Our family just went bowling here and had a blast! Our 5 year old daughter dropped a ball on her toe and one of the employees, JAY, saw from a far, came over to check on her and brought her a stuffed animal. He was very caring and helped to make our experience great. All staff were wonderful! We will be back.

Servers are good but cost $35 per person for 3 games and shoes. Seems like highway robbery to me when leagues are $20 elsewheres?????????????? Pizza was the worst I've had in a long time.

We had a great time while there. The food was good and our waitress was attentive. It seems as if there is hostility from the manager to employees. Hearing her swear and being hostile toward them made it uncomfortable.

Took my 4yo daughter for her first time bowling and had an amazing time! The staff were all great, especially Jay who made a point to make it special for us.

Hands-down, one of the best birthday party experiences I've ever had for my two daughters. The staff went the extra mile making sure each guest felt special. I am beyond thankful for Abbie and Rachel making this birthday party absolutely perfect in every way for my two princesses ???? ????

Place is looking nice, been coming here since I was 8 yrs old. But only a 4 star cuz I recently took my 2 kids during the weekday and OMG $9 a game. Definitely not doing that again. Overall fun time.

Nice place. Reasonable on prices and different days yeild different discounts. Big and has easy operating score lcds.

This is the first time my boyfriend and I have been here. Cali and Robin were absolutely amazing and so welcoming!! The service was exceptional! The food and pitcher of Blue Moon was so good and fresh! Definitely coming back ??

Called to see if we can get a military discount for our reservation before I paid... the customer service man said yes, but he doesn't know how. I asked if we should just go in person. He said they don't do in person reservations. So I asked him how should this be done, and he didn't say anything. Then he proceeded to tell me they were booked for that night and wouldn't be able to take us in even tho I reserved. Waste of money. He said he would have to honor our reservation but he can't stop reservations fr

My friends and I have been coming here every Tuesday for over a year.. and there's a reason why we keep coming back! Abby, Callie, Jessica, and Austin are the most wonderful people and we've felt like a part of their family here. They are all so kind and accommodating. Checking in if we need drinks, how things are going, anything at all. Great atmosphere with an even greater staff! Thanks for all that you guys do and making every Tuesday better. :)

Great service and fantastic staff. My daughter enjoyed her birthday party.

We had a great time at AMF. The food was really good for bar food. I loved the tenders. The tower of beer was a fun choice. They had good cocktails, too. The service was great. We don't bowl much, but the prices seemed pretty fair. We had 15 games total, 4 shoe rentals, tower of beer, pitcher of beer, 2 separate non-alcoholic specialty drinks, 3 meals, and out total was $268.

Had a great time with family for my son's birthday party. Everything went off without a hitch and everyone wanted to keep bowling so we added more time to our reservation. Once our time ran out we used our gift cards over on the arcade and played games and activities for another hour. Will be happy to do this again.

we had my son's 7th birthday party here last weekend. The experience was wonderful. The kids all had a great time, and the staff was amazing. Very friendly, very attentive, and one of them even happened brought over a stuffed animal from one of the arcade games for my 3 year old to take home. Would definitely book another party here and for surely will be coming back just to bowl!

Best place to bowl! Very clean and amazing staff! I 10000% recommend this place for anybody and everybody. They also have a sweet deal for summer bowling. Abby and jay are absolutely Awsome! They are super helpful and have amazing customer service!

Always an amazing time! Kid friendly, great drinks and the staff is great! Jessica does an amazing job with parties and is always so friendly and attentive. Cali and Ricky are also always ready to serve and do an amazing job! Can't wait to come back!

I can't say enough good things about hosting a birthday party here. The staff made everything so easy on us and they were so helpful and personable. I would recommend this to anyone!

We planned our son?s birthday here and had a wonderful experience! Everything was seamless and staff so easy to work with. The kids had a blast. Would recommend to everyone!

Had a great date night tonight, awesome service from the staff and having table service while we bowled was great. All the other bowlers were friendly and polite. We will absolutely be back

This is the best bowling place in Grand Rapids! They always find a way to fit you in. When we got a lane that both tables were filled by other groups, they accommodated us very quickly by finding us another lane. We will always continue to go here.

Jessica is an amazing manager. She works hard. she decorates for parties. She is very helpful to customers when they need something. She works the kitchen, front desk and get drinks for people. She knows how do everything and more. She makes sure the place nice and clean. She is always doing something to help bowling alley to thrive.

Games are a bit pricey but fun nonetheless. Good food and service, will be coming back.

Always a great time here to bowl a few frames with a very competitive daughter.

Jessica is by far the best! She is very hardworking it seems like she is never standing still and yet always has a smile on her face and laughing and engaging with customers! I love coming here and seeing her positive attitude and energy!

We had a birthday party here and they were flexible with my needs and budget. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend them.

Love the Eastbrook Lanes Team! Booked a couple of parties here and had a blast. The cooks, the host, and the manager are professional, caring, and just AMAZING! The corporate party coordinators are good. However, I do not recommend booking any corporate event unless you have all participants pay in advance. Refunding is near impossible. If you are lucky, you can recoup half. It's an easy way to lose your money.

Amazing place to bowl, great food and even better staff. Only time there is an issue is due to low staff members. Someone please apply and give them a deserved break.

We hosted our child?s birthday party here last weekend. The process from booking to bowling was as smooth as can be and everyone I had interacted with were professional, friendly, and so helpful. Shoutout to Abbie, the manager! She was not only so kind but also so good at managing literally everything on a busy Sunday. Love that they provide decorated tables for parties too. Would definitely book another party here in the future!

Such a wonderful staff now white guy with a hat wonderful customer service we had Groupon coupons with a lot of guests he handled everything very nicely?. I will visit again thank you

I've been bowling at AMF for a while now and I can't complain about anything. The service is great especially form Abbie and Cali it's nice to be greeted by your name. They make my time here very enjoyable with their attitude.

This is a great bowling place to go to. I had a good time bowling there and the manager. There is really nice and helpful. I highly recommend.

Lots of fun. Great service.

Decent music. Staff was nice. I'm sorry but if we are watching up food like this something has to change. We ordered the garlic and parmesan fries and this is what came out. This alone made me not want to come back...

Had an amazing date night here. Staff was friendly and helpful. Can't wait to bring the kids here.

I had a great time here, it was so fun and everyone was so amazing!! But Rachel and Anthony were the best and made sure my group and I were all taken care of !

Abby was phenomenal we had a party and she took care of all of our needs! Maddie was our waitress and she was so fast and kind awesome customer service ??

We just had my daughters 6th birthday party there and the kids had a blast. The bowling is great, they provided decorations and food, and gave the kids arcade credits. It's great to be able to show up and not have to worry about clean up. My only complaint is we only had 2 lanes for 11 kids so the kids were a bit impatient as everyone wanted to bowl at the same time. I would definitely recommend this for kids parties.

Terrible experience! We walked in and the person working the counter her small child with her. We had a 4 year old with us and there were no ball ramps for her to use so she had to try her hardest to push the ball as far down as she could on her own? this really wasn't working but we had no choice. Also, our fault for not looking at prices first, but 8 games total cost us $65! We will definitely not be returning!

I will never go to this bowling alley again! Must be under new management and it's horrible! 1. You can no longer pay when you check in. I was told you pay at the end, which is ridiculous because it creates longer wait times when checking out. I stood in line for 20 minutes, and the staff member took people at the end of the line instead of helping the next customer in line, making a lot of people angry. Also I was charged the wrong amount on my credit card. I know they can do better and they should.

Great service and always a great time!

Such an amazing place to hang out with your friends. The most friendly and helpful staff ever! You'll never leave disappointed. Been coming here for years and look forward to going back every time.

Best place to bowl in G.R! Perfect service, and reception! Great spot for birthdays Lashemia and Rachel, thanks for the awesome experience!

We had a great time bowling! The lanes were well oiled. Everything was in working order. The staff was attentive and friendly. The shoes and balls were very good. Drinks and food were worth the price paid.

Lots of lanes to bowl at. Good selection of bowling balls (both in weight and finger size). The scoring system is a little less sophisticated than at some other places I've been too, but wasn't old or outdated. The rest of the facility seemed ok, if not a little old/outdated. Overall, a good place bowl at that has some good weeknight deals.

Yesterday I went to AMF Eastbrook Bowling Lanes and had a terrific time. My boyfriend and I were dancing, had a few drinks and looked like total dorks trying to bowl a good game, but it was all fun. I felt extremely safe and had no worries since we are now living in times of a pandemic. Masks are required when leaving your seat or wandering around the building, which is standard. There is social distancing as the lanes and table are a good 6 feet or more apart so no worries there either. All in all I had a

Wonderful place to bring the family for a fun night bowling. Also great for friendly and competitive leagues. My go to place to go, would definitely recommend to anyone new or established in bowling.

Its really nice and clean for a bowling alley! The cheese breadsticks were really good but everything else was terrible!! The pizza was really tasteless with way too much cheese on a paper thin crust. I dont know how you mess up boneless wings but these guys figured it out! They probably would have been fine but the bbq sauce had a bad flavor. The ranch was awful too. Just everything was really cheap tasting and I'm normally a fan of bowling alley fried food for once in awhile! Also, they have music videos

Had a work event here so it was catered. Had a blast. Pizza and wings are really good. The chicken was super crispy and would say it was the crowd favorite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are retro games in arcades still good in this modern age?

Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.

Are pool tables in arcades still good in this modern age?

Yes, pool tables in arcades remain a fantastic draw in 2025! Games like 8-ball or 9-ball offer tactile, skill-based fun that blends strategy and precision. Modern tables feature smooth felt, responsive cues, and vibrant designs, enhancing the classic experience. Arcades foster a social vibe with casual matches or competitive tournaments, appealing to all skill levels. Unlike digital games, pool’s physicality—lining up shots, feeling the cue’s weight—keeps it timeless.