Buffaloe Lanes South Family Bowling Center

First time here. This place was great! Very clean, family friendly and the price was awesome! With everything costing an arm and a leg these days, this was the least expensive, most fun we've had in a long time without breaking the bank. Will definitely be coming back here again!

We had a birthday party for my child last weekend here. We chose the strike package which included Bowling and arcades and the party room. The facilities are beautiful and clean and updated. I cannot say enough good things about the staff and our party hosts as well. I was blown away at how much was included in the package for such an amazing value. We will definitely recommend this place to all our friends and family for future events. Everyone had a great time and we were allowed to bring our own decorati

Always a good time! This is a very clean, well-staffed bowling alley. They are reasonably priced, the equipment always works, and there's never that old sketchy bowling alley vibe that a lot of us grew up around! The little kitchen is efficient and makes good snack fare, also, everything is well-lit, which is awesome! The kids always enjoy the arcade as well. All in all, a great bowling experience that our family always enjoys!! Side note: when you're coming around the curve on 401 as you're getting ready t

We celebrated a birthday here with about 10 1st grade boys. They had so much fun! Arcade games and prizes were a big hit. Bowling was fun and they had so much fun.

We go for the arcade. It is so much fun for kids of all ages! You win tickets and can turn them in for prizes, which is pretty cool. There is 2 skeeball games, a large and small air hockey table (the big one needs some work. Maybe oil rubbed into the table top would help puck to move better, but it is still playable and fun), big screen games that are awesome, including one where you actually sit on a motorbike and ride like there's no tomorrow, leaning side to side to turn-my favorite game in the arc

Very clean, bright and enjoyable place. Staff is very, very kind; no matter how many times they had to retrieve my daughter's bowling ball part way down the lane! Be sure to do the package deals, much cheaper than paying regular price per game. Shoes are in good condition and lot of bowling balls to choose from. Will definitely go back.

Awesome place! Staff was completely awesome! Celebrated our son's Birthday and everyone was pleased!!!

This place was a super cool area to gather with friends. It was clean and updated and we certainly enjoyed our visit. We will return.

We love bowling as a family. This place offers not only bowling but fun arcade games that you use a card to play games. They also serve food and beverages. You can find things like a kids combo that has fries, a hotdog, small drink a cookie for 5 or 6 bucks. But they also even have pbj sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, corndog minis etc. the list goes on. But if you have a picky family member they'll surely find something there. But overall this place is great for families and truly for everyone. Go bowling y

Great place to spend quality time with friends and family. Very friendly and helpful staff

Very clean and well maintained bowling alley! The staff are also super helpful and friendly!

One of the nicest hangout places in Garner that is pocket friendly too!

We've had multiple parties and events here and they consistently go above and beyond for a great customer experience! They've also continually assessed and improved their product. Not to mention the expertise and great customer service. Thankful to have this establishment in our community!

A great value to go bowling. The only thing is, I wish they served alcohol. It's not the most state of the art bowling experience but it's got everything you need to bowl.

Great place to go bowling! We went starlight bowling for $50 per lane. It was a lot of fun. I won 5 bucks lol

Excellent place for the entire family. We loved it. We were visiting from new york.

Like it there but killed it for us when they did away with the game room tokens, went with card swipe, took out the pinball machine, Deal or No Deal, and the rotating wheel for a coin to land on the winning spot.

Great food especially the pretzel ??. Bowling lanes are fun with gutters for kids. The arcade was awesome with many prizes.

We had fun. Beware of the ?packages? and ask questions to avoid extra charges. Good food

Great, clean bowling alley. We had a great time. Senior discount would be great.

Amazing staff! Everyone is super friendly and good at bowling! I spend most of my Friday nights doing their starlight bowling with friends. I definitely recommend buffaloe lanes as a place to go when you're in need of something fun to do!

This place nailed it! My kids loved it, and so did I. Post covid win! Thank you so much!!!

I've been going to Buffaloe Lanes South Family Bowling for over a decade, and it's always a great experience. The fun ambiance, good service, excellent prices, and great family fun make it a top choice for a good time. It's not fancy but a great to bowl on a budget. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff and family atmosphere. It's definitely my favorite bowling alley. My kiddos love the youth program. The program has amazing coaches who truly care about the kids and work hard to individualize teaching strategies and meet each level of bowler where they are.

My friend and i went here tonight and it was so much fun!! the place is clean and put together! shoes were clean too. We went to the arcade and played one game a little too much and we might have broken it twice? but the staff were super helpful and friendly!!! shout out to Matthew for helping us with it. super nice and we feel reaaalllyyyy bad. Thanks to all the staff for just being super chill. will definitely be coming again!!

Buffalo Bowling lane located in garner has been renovated and offers varieties of entertainment for families young and adults, This place accepts. Reservations for parties and you can also bring your food and cake they also have a party room if you needed one. the cost to bowl is $45 per lane where 5-6 players can play , soda , refreshments and , snacks are also available, The place is clean and the staff are very helpful, parking space is ample and this place is nice and clean, highly recommended to

No alcohol served is not the full picture. I was threatened with being kicked out by the owner?s son simply for bringing 2 beers from home and consuming them in a coozie, completely concealed, while I bowled. There is nothing posted at the entrance or on their website saying this is not allowed. It would make sense if I was causing a scene, but there was zero reason to confront me over it. Really disappointed in the way I was treated at this establishment. Pretty much any other alley is a better choice

It was small but nice. Very friendly atmosphere, prices are about average, snack bar had very good information posted about what they served. Going into the parking lot was up a very steep hill but then it was plenty of space. We all enjoyed it.

Just went to starlight bowling and go here all the time ever since I was a kid but tonight I had to write a review because the service was so great! Tonight I was helped by one of the nicest employees I have ever met named Mathew. He seriously went out of his way to make sure it was a great night for me and my mom and I truly appreciated that! He's is a personable, nice and respectful man and honestly did amazing!

Super clean bowling alley! The guy that greeted us was pretty nice and helpful. Everything was very clean and neat. The only thing I had to take a star for really was food preparation to cost ratio as well as some games and the Photo Booth not working.

We love this place. The staff is super friendly, pricing is good, and the environment is family friendly. We always have a great time definitely check it out.

Used to go here every year for my birthday and always had an amazing time. Even now as an adult, I've taken my girlfriend there recently and its just as fun as. I remember. Good prices and good times.

We had the best last minute party here for our kiddo?s 10th birthday! Shannon and the staff were so helpful. It's a very family friendly environment all around. Highly recommend for a party or hang out for kids or adults!

Great Bowling alley. The place was clean and the staff was nice. They have food (didn't try it) and they have space for birthday parties (that is what brought us there). There is Also a small arcade with some really good games. We will definitely frequent this place.

It is tons of fun they have a great arcade, awesome snack bar, and a ton of lanes to bowl in. Definitely a family friendly place

Very clean and smooth running. Kids loved the arcade too. Update: We went back and had our son's 6th birthday party here. Wow! They performed beyond our wildest expectations. We could not have had a better time. They customized the package on the fly and took great care of us throughout the party. We can't say enough good things about Buffaloe Lanes South!

We truly enjoyed our team outing here. We played a couple games, ate some great food & finished up at the arcade. Fun and clean atmosphere. We recommend!

I absolutely love coming here. This is where if I to practice or just have fun. They always suggest me to join a league and eventually I will! Every time I come in they greet me and are very accommodating. Will always prefer to come back here!

My friend and family have come here for nearly the last 30 years and it has never disappointed. The lanes and bowling balls are well maintained, the arcade is frequently updated to house both classic and new attractions, the food is tasty and cooked in a clean kitchen facility, and staff is friendly and accommodating for both free bowling and league style competition.

Love the kids program. Free bowling game on Monday and other perks. Friendly staff. Fun arcade with generous tickets and prizes. Clean environment.

So fun! Clean and well organized. Just had my son?s birthday party here and it was fantastic. So easy and reasonably priced! We'll definitely do it again!

We went for a birthday party. The employees were friendly and helpful. Kids had alot of fun. With the bday package they were given $5 to play in the arcade. Daughter played about 4 games with it.

We've been to this location a few times and the staff is super friendly. It's always busy but never too long to get a lane. It's clean and a good place to bring my tween/teen and her friends to have fun.

I have never really liked bowling. Most places are pretty grungy. But this place was clean and well taken care of. Huge plus, the staff made my visit way more enjoyable. Everyone was kind and helpful. They have some food here if you need some snacks. Nothing crazy, but great for late night munchies. The arcade was fun too. Overall, best bowling experience I have ever had.

This is a great place to go and have a good time with friends and family. Clean place with fresh Lanes. I wish I could say the hospitality and the customer service was up to par but they had failed in many ways. At one point at one point that the girl was actually quite nasty towards several people. And acted like she didn't want to be there to begin with. I do not know if she's the owner or just an employee but they definitely need to change a little bit of something there.

We had lots of fun here. We went after 9 PM, and they had some deals going like 50 $ per lane instead of charging a person. You can play for 2 hours. So it's great.

Just finished my grandsons 7th birthday party. The kids had a ball. The staff is amazing. 3 different times I had to change the head count with no issues. Emily was our hostess for the party. She did a great job. Will definitely be back for a day of bowling. Thanks again for a nice afternoon.

We had our daughter?s party here. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The event was organized and facility was clean. It was such an easy evening! Highly recommend!

Every time I visit family in the area, this is a must-do! Love the location, cleanliness of the facility and the customer service is excellent. Always an enjoyable hour or two. Ask for the best deal & they'll accommodate ??

Take my autistic son here regularly. He loves it and the staff is very patient, understanding and friendly.

Not as nice as some of the lanes I've been to, but it's not bad considering its "middle of nowhere" location. The staff were SUPER FRIENDLY, so that makes it a bit better. The lanes are well maintained and clean for the most part. The arcade area is actually pretty well maintained and diverse in their selection of games (at least the ones that were working). I would definitely visit again.

The recent renovations and redecorating look pretty good. Decent rental shoes and house balls for the beginners. Consistent grease patterns for the more advanced curve throwers.

The employees have remarkable patience with children! The shopping experience with the winnings from the Arcade is met with smiles, assistance, and patience. We come on a regular basis to bowl and always head to the Arcade before we leave. It's a warm, clean and friendly environment.

Great deal for kids' free bowling this summer. Location renovated, looking good. Food's good, too. Fun time for the whole family!

Went to Buffalo Lanes with my sons Cub Scout Pack, the Building was clean and the employees I dealt with were very nice and efficient in dealing with the busy crowds. I imagine that the there is reasoning behind having a bare basics menu at the food bar/ deli??? But I was disappointed the most in not having a potato chip option on the menu. I ended up not ordering anything because the menu looked so boring and lifeless. I hope that others do not feel the same as I do, hope that the food bar makes them a

Great time for my kids bday. Staff is amazing! Just want to call out Colby, Destiny, and Brad for amazing customer service. Great job you guys. We will have lots more party's with you.

Me & my 4 children (2 boys-age 9 & 11 ;; 2 girls-age 2 & 3) went for thier cousins birthday party. We had a really good time & my children are happy & wore out. Unfortunately we live almost an hour away so it's very unlikely we will be back any time soon. But it was a nice day, the place was clean & the employees were very nice, especially the party hostess Leah (I think that was her name).

The place is nice but I visited 3 times before they actually let me bowl. Apparently you have to be a member of a league to bowl here most days. The third time that I was able to bowl they told me I had 30 minutes then I would have to leave. Update: The last two times I've been they had lanes available. They have even updated their website to reflect when leagues will be bowling

Bowling is always fun. The whole family can enjoy it, from my 5 year old grandson to us, his grandparents. The lanes are well kept, and the facility is clean. You can't beat French fries at the bowling alley!

This bowling alley is one of the best for many reasons. A small but good pro shop, a relaxed but helpful staff, and decent lanes. I know birthdays here are pretty fun, too. Edit: I've spent some time in a League here, and plan on changing this review to include better details about that and my experience. Stay posted

Good service, okay food and quick lanes makes this a must visit bowling alley. The shoes are also super clean.

Fun place, clean and staff are super nice 10/10 would recommend

I went Saturday night for the late night bowling, I will say I haven't tried other venues in awhile so I'm not sure how others compare. We made a good time of it, however the experience could have been better. I really appreciated that it felt/looked clean, there were plenty of balls and they took lane reservations over the phone. I know other places do a little more with their late night bowling such as glow in the dark, music, etc. However, this was very kid friendly for such late hours so I would probabl

Outdated, No Music, No Beer, 25 minute wait time for microwave pizza, kitchen staff made of 16 yr olds with no idea on how to use a grill for more than one order at a time, easily first and last trip here. spend your hard earned money somewhere else!

Paid 50 dollars to midnight bowl. No music, no atmosphere. The main issue was the guy calling the colored pins did not stop talking for five seconds, the entire two hours! Most of it was personal conversations that he was having over the speaker system, so everyone could hear it. And I mean from the start to finish, not a single moment of quiet because he wouldn't stop talking. Worst experience at a bowling alley I've had, and I, and my group, will not return to midnight bowling at this location again.

Nice family place to go!! My family of 12 went here Sunday just for fun, and it was great!! Was able to reserve 3 lanes. Food is fast food type but good. Kids and adults loved it. Game room is big and plenty games to play for the kids. I accidentally hit NO when I reviewed this for "if they serve food ". Sorry, they do.

Love this place, however it is increasingly difficult to get a lane with all of the league activities. I recommend calling ahead.

No matter who answers the phone when calling to reserve a lane, or no matter who helps me at the register when I get there... the staff here are soooo genuinely nice, so helpful, and very respectful. My family tries to go every Friday for their special and have yet to have a negative experience here!

Lanes were mildly oily, but otherwise great. I think open bowling prices are too high, but I moved here from Chicago. Many things are priced higher here. The entrance is dangerous at night. It's poorly lit, easy to pass up, or, turn too soon into a ditch. The city should put a guard rail there - at minimum.

Prices are good here and they are often times having different specials to keep an eye out for. Atmosphere is family oriented. Haven't tried any of the food except the wonderful warm cookies.

If you're looking for a great, affordable place to have your kid's birthday party, this is it. The staff is extremely attentive and polite. The cake and party favors are excellent. And the kids are sure to have an awesome time! Easiest, best place around.

Great place for kids and adults, food is good, friendly staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. The coordinated everything for my sons party and made it a wonderful day. They took all the stress of party planning off me and made sure everyone was happy and having fun!!

Good clean environment for family fun.

Great place to take the family for a night of fun. The place was clean and had a lot of activities for kids to choose from. Prices were reasonable.

Mike at the Pro Shop is probably one of the best guys in the area. The bowling alley itself is pretty nice and always has a decent amount of people in it. It seems more busy than the Cary location. It's not as bright and colorful as the Cary location but the staff is nice and this place has its own charm. You can't really lose going to a Buffaloe Lanes they have family deal pricing as well. Check out their website.

Great family fun center. We bowl in several leagues here st Buffaloe South. Great atmosphere and the staff is great. Best bowling center in the area. Hands down

Hadn't bowled for many years until bowling here a couple weeks ago. Alleys are well-maintained. Balls are good and have a good scorekeeping system. Clean and fun facility for families or the serious bowler.

This is as good as it gets. TOOK MY wife, son home from the Marines and my Grandson and we had a great time. THE DO NOT SERVE ALCOHOL SO EVERYONE WAS "NATURALLY HAPPY" JP

I went here for a team building activity. It was the first time I've bowled in 15 years. I had a great time and plan to go back soon. It was clean, well staffed, and a LOT of fun.

Experience was pretty Nice. Family Oriented and Clean. Not crowded at all . They shpuld have more of a variety of Food for large groups. This was a Fun Family from out of Town Holiday Venture.

Made a reservation earlier in the day for Cosmic Bowling tonight. It starts at 11pm and we got there around 10:50 pm. Went to check in and they had given our lane away. When I asked them why, they said we need to be there no later than 10:45 pm. I wasn't told anything about what time I needed to be there. In my opinion, this is very poor customer service and then they had the nerve to ask if I wanted to wait Why would I want o wait on something I already had a reservation for??? Ignorant people! Obviously

Great place to take the family for a day/night of fun. The prices are reasonable. Plenty for the kids to do as well as bowl. Has a lot of bowling lanes. It is worth the trip if you are in the area.

This place is fabulous! Very family friendly. We attended a birthday party here and it was a wonderful experience!

As good as a bowling alley can get. Great Family environment clean lanes, good prices nice bathrooms, helpful employees, excellent game room. The only thing I would change is the food they sell at the counter. Great comfort food grilled cheese fries etc. but a lot of people can't eat any of that, I know I can't. Expand the variety and add more nutritious foods and snacks especially because we are usually there for breakfast and lunch during league and tournaments.

My family visited Buffaloe Lanes a couple of weeks ago, and we loved it. It was the first time we took my 5 year old son bowling, and he had a blast. He constantly asks to go bowling again, and he even wants to have his next birthday party here. Buffaloe Lanes is a great family fun place!

Friendly employees, clean and organized when I went. Seems to always be busy but I was able to easily call and reserve a lane. Bumpers and ramps available for kids. Right now the concession area is closed (maybe due to Covid-19), but the arcade area is open.

Kids went for the arcade, has a decent amount of games. Bowling is great too. Food is typical bar food, not bad though. Good for family fun and parties for the younger ones