AMF Wantagh Lanes

AMF Wantagh Lanes

Reviews Summary

The bowling alley receives mixed reviews, with many praising its clean environment, friendly staff (especially bartenders and management), and good service for parties and league bowling. Several highlight accommodating staff for special needs and positive experiences with food/drinks. However, negative reviews cite rude staff, poor service (ignored requests, unfulfilled food orders), and high pricing. Mechanical issues like damaged balls and lane malfunctions are noted, alongside complaints about strict policies (e.g., pool restrictions). While many enjoy the atmosphere and return regularly, others feel unwelcome or disappointed by inconsistent experiences.

About This Listing

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

Contact Information

Address

1300 Wantagh Ave

Wantagh, New York 11793

Hours

Monday 2-11PM
Tuesday 10AM-10PM
Wednesday 2-11PM
Thursday 4-11PM
Friday 12AM-11PM
Saturday 12-11PM
Sunday 12-10PM

Customer Reviews

Review for Andrea I recently had the pleasure of visiting AMF and I must commend the exceptional service provided by Andrea. From the moment we arrived, her professionalism and attention to detail were evident. Andrea greeted us warmly and ensured that our experience was nothing short of fantastic. She took the time to explain the various bowling options available and helped us choose the perfect lane for our group. Throughout our visit, she checked in frequently to ensure everything was going smoothly and

The staff is very good. Branden and Marian are the food staff workers and they do a great job. I hope all the best for them. Mike is a great manager too. They all deserve a raise.

We took our kids bowling for the first time here at AMF Wantagh today. They had an absolute blast. Despite being super busy and booked they managed to fit us in. Debbie was great!! The place was clean and everyone was very attentive. My kids are already asking to go bowling again. Definitely will be back here soon.

Just had my son?s party here today. The entire staff was great (my server, the kitchen and the managers) and everyone had a blast. They even put the party near the arcade which was very convenient ! Thanks again!

Had my son?s 1st birthday party yesterday and everyone had a great time, kids and adults! Marion and Jodi were our party attendants and they were kind and efficient and did a great job to keep us moving along and made sure we always had what we needed. Definitely recommend having a party here!

Diane our bartender made our experience very nice. She went out of her way to make our time a lot of fun and helpful. She was very professional.

Great place! Clean, very good food & drinks!! Staff was amazing especially DIANE who was wonderful at my Grandaughter?s birthday party!! Attentive, caring & great with the kids. You MUST ASK FOR Diane!! Thank you Donna, you were amazing!!

Recently went to Bowlero Wantagh and it was a refreshing experience. In comparison to other centers in the area, this center was clean and well run. Shoutout to General Manager Brianne and staff for maintaining a great environment for serious bowlers and families looking to have a casual experience alike, will definitely be back!

I had an amazing time at Bowlero Wantagh, and a huge shoutout goes to the General Manager, Brianne. She runs a tight ship, ensuring everything runs smoothly while maintaining a welcoming and fun atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive, the lanes were well-maintained, and the overall experience was top-notch. You can tell Brianne truly cares about the customers and her team. If you're looking for a great place to bowl and have a great time, this is the spot! Highly recommend.

While I normally enjoy bowling here, the experience last Monday was most unpleasant. I bowl in a league. The machine used to oil the lanes down on lane 27. They spent an hour trying to fix it unsuccessfully. Since the league started late, two of my teammates since they have to get up very early. In addition, I had to bowl on lanes which were not oiled. Needless to say my remaining teammate and I bowled extremely poorly. The other ream was not as affected and we got clobbered.

This place is the best because of Andrea! She was so helpful and made my day at the bowling alley absolutely lovely. Will definitely be back soon!

The middle aged employee with the mustache was extremely rude to us over and over making us feel very unwelcome and overall giving us a poor experience. Our lane went out of service and he continued shouting at us rather than doing anything about it.

It is always fun to go bowling with family and friends and we did just that here! The place is spacious, it has drinks, fast food and music. There were other games available such as pool and the arcades, but everyone there was mostly bowling. We enjoyed it!

The staff is friendly, the lanes are nice and clean. They have a great arcade for kids, and those grown folks that are kids at heart ??. They also have a snack bar, NY lottery, and generous parking spaces. They have 42 lanes. It's a great place for serious bowlers. Recreational bowlers would have a great time also.

Dianne the bartender is one of the best around. Friendly, personable and makes you feel welcome. Love her.

One of my favorite places to came and bowling with my son , staff is excellent ??

We had an awesome experience at our last visit. It's a clean center with great staff. Brianne was extremely helpful with some questions we had about our visit!

Andrea just makes any event we have so much fun! A must have at Wwntagh Lanes for sure!! She brings the fun to every party!! ??????????

We LOVE ANDREA!!! She was so helpful with us. So nice and knows what she is doing. Andrea is the Queen!

I hadn't been bowling in years and had never been to this bowling alley before. Overall, the place was clean and the staff was generally helpful. We were looking to do late night bowling with the lowered lighting and music playing. We paid for the option of having unlimited games and planned to have some drinks and to stay for a while. There was some music but unfortunately, they never lowered the lights. They also closed at midnight... On a Friday night. Our fault for not checking ahead, but I don't think

It is amazing as a bowler it's the cleanest bowling alley I've been to

Great place for bowling! Had so much fun! Prices are pretty good too. Definitely recommend

Diane the bartender is great- enjoyed hanging at the bar. Will be back soon!

Diane was our server super nice and very quick and helpful

Went to center to bowl in a Sunday morning. Had friendly service and a great experience.

Diane is very quick and so helpful. Love her!

Diane, the waitress is the best always friendly and have a smile face

Very nice and clean. A lot of lanes. many options for food. My youngest son who has autism also loves going to this place. Staff are very friendly and price is super affordable.

Overall AMF Wantagh is an chill place with a good vibe. It's worth the price you pay. The customer service is superb. Would go back again.

Very clean and organized. A bit pricey but what isn't these days? So fun!

Nice bowling Alley and Andrea always makes you feel welcome and is amazing

This place is great! Debbie at the front desk was very helpful in setting up a large group quickly and easily. The entire staff was very polite and attentive. I would definitely go back.

Diane is the best! Friendly, prompt and always a smile !!!

In all my years of bowling this was my first time coming here and I like the place. It's your typical AMF/Bowlero establishment but that alone says a lot. The facility is clean, lane machines are well maintained, one can not really ask for more. The staff was very courteous as well. I definitely plan to visit this location again. Two thumbs up!!

Clean and has good service as should all bowlings alleys should be! They kept the lanes nice and greased with a self greasing machine of some sort. Will go back again.

Andrea is awesome! She was a huge help!

My daughter had so much fun there, was very clean....

2 days ago NEW I had ours hard the coupon from Groupon for Six Guests. My 1st impression about the location was that it definitely needs more parking space since it took me sometime to find the leaking spot. As soon I enter, I was greeted by the personnel at the front desk. I would like to take time to appreciate his head work, passion and dedication as I kept asking him to bring the guard reels up and down, changing the shoes sizes and so on. Every time I had asked him for anything, he didn't hesitate and

Great place and staff. They are super with the kids, my son joined their league and afternoon practice group and we absolutely love it. We're in the place usually 3 times a week. They really take good care of the lanes and the bowlers. Bright, clean and great beers on tap to boot.

Great food. Service is excellent Everyone there are very nice and friendly. Mike manager is great boss.

Took away tables and added booths. Looks great. Food/drink service always friendly and quick as well :-)

This bowling alley is very well run. Chris the manager is very friendly and helpful. Lanes are are well maintained. We had a fun time there.

I have been here twice, once for a kids birthday party and once on a rainy day when my daughter didn't have school and I had a great time on both occasions. The place is clean, the food is pretty much what you'd expect from a bowling alley, but I enjoyed the pizza at the birthday party. The staff are friendly and when I went with my daughter there were plenty of alleys with bumpers and ramps for us to use even though it was busy. Overall this is a great bowling alley and we will definitely be back!

Sons birthday party was here and was a $hi% show. Especially the game room attendant for the pool table. Horrible manners with no respect for customers. Party staff was ridiculous and had to find them every 5 minutes to get refills or something for the party. Plus it was not cheap

I got it on a good day, actually it was a Sunday, I think it goes without saying I am a man of color, hue if you will. And even I had it all right time and the staff was very accommodating, sorry I had to say my comment in this way but I'm trying to be as forward as possible to reach everybody and understanding my experience

Andrea does a great job

Had my daughters birthday party at this bowling ally, not only was it expensive, it very unorganized, and the event organizer, Emily was very rude to the party guests, and overall had a bad attitude.The woman behind the desk of the food area was more helpful, and kinder then our event organizer. Without a doubt I'm never doing a party with them again!

Nice little alley. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The lanes are good although the forelane area by the ball return is like formica or something, not wood. One thing I noticed is that the mechanics are very loud! When all lanes are up and running, it clanks around pretty loud.

Good sized bowling alley. The bowling alley also has a bar, 2 separate arcades, and a pool table. There are lockers that you can use to store your bowling balls and other stuff. Also a party room for all birthday/other events. Everything is usually clean and the staff are very friendly. Leagues are a great way to meet new people or hang with your friends. I recommend getting the summer bowling pass (expires in September 2018) if you want to go bowling multiple times during the summer. There is a good sized

We recently had my son's birthday party here. The service by the staff was fantastic. They were very attentive and had the party move smoothly. I would definitely recommend this place.

Really friendly staff based on the limited interaction I had with the lady at the front desk but fix the dam ball returns, ball returned chewed up my ball and left me with a lot of new markings (shown in the photos) Let the lady at the front desk know about the issue (lane 18)

Love the place. Great food, service and especially the bowling

They were nice and clean. Short staffed but none the less, nice. But the Pro shop guy JASON, he is amazing! Knows his stuff for sure!!!!

Been coming here for years. This is my go to bowling alley and do league nights on Thursdays. Chris, Debbie and Gloria always take care of me even when they are short staffed. Always treated well and lane conditions are almost always top notch. Just wish you guys would go back to your regular hours and be open late again

Very Clean environment. Wonderful staff. Very Helpful and extremely accommodating. Whether you are a beginner or accomplished bowler, Wantagh Lanes is great place to be.

5 Stars Isn't enough for the experience my family and I had for my sons 10th birthday party along with his best friends! After speaking with Dominique from corporate I believe,I was totally sold on what they were offering, when we arrived we were greeted by a lovely young lady by the name of "Andrea", right off the bat I knew we were in good hands!We were already set up at lanes 13& 14 and they had beautiful tables dressed up with party goods for my son and an area right behind the seating for the food whi

We always go here for something to do with the kids on weekends. The prices are great and the staff is super friendly. We have done a few of the kids bday parties here and it's always well done and the staff looks after you really well

Super expensive. Bowling isn't like it used to be. Games are $10+ shoe rentals each per player. Much better places outside of wantagh for $10 per person with shoe rental for unlimited games. Used to be good but I don't know what happened.

Who cares about bowling -- we tried but there was a league game going on and a multi-hour wait. But don't worry they have an amazing and affordable arcade! Mario Kart, air hockey, and basketball. So fun... Also had apparently the world's largest Pacman, but I'm not sure I believe that. We had a blast in the arcade and this place is 5 stars just for that experience alone. Come check it out!

The staff is great and super friendly. They get you the lane that you want and l, believe it or not, the food is pretty good too! All things considered, it's an EXCELLENT bowling alley.

Go here a lot. Very busy but you can call and they'll tell you when to come. Great place for kids. Can leave tweens here without supervision. Have food which they deliver to lanes. Discount if on a league. Join their program and get discounts. Been going here since 1981. Clean, very friendly.

Had my sons 18th birthday party there. First adult party! They we more great. Took care of every need and were very friendly while doing it!!!

This was a horrible experience and if I could give it zero stars then I would. The bartender was EXTREMELY rude. 10/10 would not recommend. I was just trying to play pool and she literally came over and took the que ball away from us and told us we couldn't play. If anyone under 21 goes there I would definitely not recommend going to play pool because the bartender will be very very rude and obnoxious to you saying you can't play pool there. Also when we asked them for chalk none if the staff were willing t

Good, simple lanes. Decent deals (love the $13 unlimited bowling after 8pm on Mondays) on both bowling and pitchers. Would love if they turned on the black lights and music even on weeknights though-vibe it out ya know?

AMF participates with a PAL special needs chapter to allow young people with disabilities to bowl at a discounted price. The bowling alley was closed during the pandemic, but it has reopened with safety features. Bowlers wear masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Sometimes I have noticed people letting their masks down to eat something but not pushing them up again. I have politely asked staff to remind them that masks are still part of the new normal, especially indoors. Staff is responsive. My aut

Our go to bowling spot! Very laid back atmosphere, they keep it clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are sometimes short staffed so please be patient as they are always working as hard as they can.

Nice facility, great employees, and nice overall atmosphere.

Me and my boyfriend ordered food and it never came! The staff also ignored us when we came up to them to ask for help.

Went to a birthday party, staff was friendly, place is well run, we had a great time and look forward to going back!

Remodeled to space out customers at the lanes in a cute 50s style. Lanes are well maintained. Bar area well seated. Game room for kids.

Very very nice place. I was very impressed. The guy attendant there was super duper nice and very helpful. Best bowling alley I have ever been to. Would highly recommend this place.

Such an amazing bowling alley I go on league days to watch the games. The bartenders are amazing and the place has an amazing atmosphere.

Great place. Good service. Kid friendly. Kids birthday bowling party and everything was great. The food was amazing!!! Did not expect that.

My friends and my go to hang out spot!!! You have to be careful of league nights because we've made that mistake once or twice but otherwise it's always a good time, the shoes aren't gross and they usually have some sort of special happening that keeps the price nice and low.

Place was clean, had friendly staff and service workers.

Haven't been bowling in quite some time but did a girls night out there with my friends. First time loved the layout of the place the bartender was a doll and would definitely go back again

From the outside it looks like a old school building or cheap warehouse. I go by looks of places well because outsides of books can sometimes be judged, just use your gut feelings like I do on appearance. After all appearances can sometimes be the difference between a top rated experience and a so called (WANTON) experience!!!!

It's clean enough. I still don't like that there are games for the kids to play although that's pretty much cordoned off in another area. Fungible. Still enjoy it.

Awesome service Diane

Clean and Alot of fun the people are friendly and helpful. And the prices are very reasonable. I would definitely go back to this bowling alley.

Love this alley. Definitely older but totally worth the charm! Staff is sweet and my family and I enjoy bowling in Sundays together!

Bowled at Wantagh for the first time yesterday afternoon and I had a great experience. The staff was nice and accommodating, the bowling alley was clean and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Wantagh lanes is a great place to have fun with friends. The alley is clean & the lanes are nicely kept. Chris the manager & his staff are very friendly and helpful.

The staff and management are weird

Outrageously expensive! $45 for less than one hour of playtime (2 games with 2 people). So many better things to do in an hour of a day than get robbed by this dump!

Very nice bowling alley, well maintained and clean, prices are reasonable and they have good weekly bowling specials, typical bowling alley food, service is friendly. They have a nice bar that is at the center of the lanes.

Good place to spend some time with your kids or grandkids. Well maintained lanes and some lanes currently being renovated. Enjoy a few hours hours of fun with friends.

We were there for fundraiser on Sunday afternoon. The place was packed very well-organized the staff was very good.

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