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75-5591 Palani Rd
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
This place is fun and great for family, but the customer service sucks. Multiple of the bowling lanes broke on us while we were playing, while it was being fixed it took the time we paid for. They had to move us to different lanes 4 different times. We asked front desk to put more time on our clock. And the Asian lady with glasses who wears a mask, proceeds to raise her voice at us and tell us she added more time, when time was clearly how it was left, even though we kindly asked. She was definitely rude an
Amazing bowling alley and arcade, super fun and Chubby's Diner with amazing food. Super cool you can get tickets from bowling, and Connect 4 Basketball
Chubby?s has good eats and friendly staff! The staff at the counter for bowling, not so much. They always seem irritated that you're there and wanting to have fun. Slow confusing service on the phone and difficult to book parties. Great bar atmosphere though, especially on the weekends!
FUN. A great family place. Where having options to watch games on the TV. Playing arcade games. Even being a kid bowling. It's a wonderful place for the family. Food to help pass the time. And adult drinks to help pass the time??. Mahalo for the fun spot????
Service was excellent. Food was great. Ordered online. Fun!!!
This place is fairly nice. It was clean and had clean bathrooms as well. But in the arcade section, they had quite a few games that were broken and out of order. The food was good but pricey for a bowling alley Cafe. Overall, this is a good place to hang out with your kids and friends.
Great place to take the family! I'm not an experienced bowler but it was absolutely fun. Kids went and played in the game room afterwards and also enjoyed playing ?? pool. Chubby's diner is located inside and smelled so good! We will definitely be back!
Never get tired of this cool amusement plus restaurant where you dont have time to call a resting place.. It's always a good choice. More fun and great delicious foods..
Our daughter was looking for something for her to do so she found this place and it was great for her it kept her busy and when she won credits it made her happy so she was able to get more plays and more chances to earn more tickets ?? to pick prizes
Great family fun. Group bowling rates and specials. Party room available to rent. The game room has a large selection and variety of video games. Clean, well lighted and safe. The restaurant has the best plate lunches and prices around.
Great experience, we had a blast. And the food was pretty good
Well and truly one of the worst customer service experience possible. The lady running customer service in particular be mad you exist but absolutely hate you came in. Imagine the McDonald?s ?ice cream machine broken? speech but for literally anything you might need. Different size shoes, help with an arcade machine, even buying arcade credits, brother it AINT happening and you suck for asking. If you don't mind getting shit on though the lanes are pretty nice. Terrible service, atrocious vibe and overpric
Nice time with the family. The kids love the arcade.
Fun place with fair prices and solid food
Fun, and yummy food!
The idea of this place is great. Karaoke, arcade, bar, and bowling. We went on our last night on the island. It was $83 for an hour for 5 people. Our first lane kept shutting down so they ended up moving over to another lane once it opened up. It worked well for about 10 minutes and then we started having the same problem. We were very disappointed and ended up leaving early. There are a lot of things to do on the island so if you're on the fence, I would skip this one.
Food was so delicious. Came quick and the service was great. Sat behind the bar at a booth and ordered from the restaurant using a barcode on the table. Took maybe 5-10 minutes for the food to come.
Food is great. But, if you order a plate lunch or dinner, it is quite a lot of food! If you are very hungry then you're in luck. They have a nice variety of foods. And you can go bowling if you like. Weekends are especially busy!
Not bad considering its a dave&busters knock off. Very noisy, almost to the point of way to noisy but gr8 for the kids to burn some hard earned vaca funds. FULL bar and a busy little eatery that draws big crowds so it must be good. Lots of D&B video games, pool and bowling. How can u go wrong.
The food here is delicious and has great portions. All their dishes are mouth-watering. You will walk away delightfully, happy. Great place to bowl or have some arcade time. Please check them out. The staff friendly and welcoming
Great place for a birthday party and a family night Great deal for party packages definitely had so much fun
Took my Son for his 17th Birthday. What a blast. 2 hours of bowling, clean and organized. Bathroom was clean. Hand sanitizers all over. Fun arcade games and decent food too. Great place to bring the family.
Love it here! Food is great! The bartenders are always great! Bowling is too fun n pool tables too. Clean friendly establishment. Go get your own 4 bagger!
The rudest employees I've ever experienced. We will never book an event there ever again! Horrible service, bartender screamed at customers! Absolutely horrid experience!
I haven't been bowling in year's, but this place was so much fun I can't wait to do it again. KBXtreme may sound like it's for the young, but it has everything you need for anyone searching for fun and entertainment.
Customer service could be better. The experience was nice though.
Great place to hang out for fun with friends or kids. Bowling with small arcade, food is great and drinks are decent also.
This place was great for bowling on our last night in Hawaii. Seeing as it's likely hard to get parts for the alleys, it makes sense that they would have reoccurring malfunctions. We had to switch lanes because our first lane shut off and dropped all the pins after it had been dropping them for a while. Luckily, the manager on duty was more than happy to switch us over to the adjacent lane. I can't be too critical of the lanes seeing as I'm fortunate to come from a state that had many good bowling alleys so
Chubby had some delicious food, but the people in the bowling alley, especially that one Anteh, wanted to force us out early cause we were just having a fun time and that old ladeh manger take the beer that WE had paid for. The pint was still full, the manager never liked it when we wanted to finish the beer and leave. You old ladeh, retire early; you don't know how to have fun and you bowling alley staff gotta hop off our boto?s and mind your own business!
Bowling here is great for the whole family. We didn't have to wait for a lane and the prices were really reasonable. They need to add more ramps for handicap or children that would be my only recommendation to them. The music is great and not over powering. They have a great arcade with a large selection of games. This is a must do for any families visiting kona.
My husband and I had a wonderful date here playing arcade games and pool. Pretty reasonably priced, and hours of fun! A great activity for a rainy day on the big island. Hopefully next time the bowling alley portion will be less crowded, so we'll be able to play, but we still had a great time!
Was vacationing from Florida and wanted to try locale food and was told to come here. The food was absolutely amazing ?? ?? staff was absolutely fantastic and our server La'e was very helpful recommending dishes. The rice is a must have. The Manager Nako was very helpful in recommending other locations to see and experience.
We had fun! They have kitchen, so you can order a good food too.
The kids enjoyed the bowling and atmosphere. Much more upgraded than that of which I have been used to, which is a positive. The food was good but the service line to order was a long wait, arcade prices are average, which is kinda high. Pins often would not set right and kept having to go to counter to have it fixed without screwing up the score board.
I came here for a relaxing time to get out of the sun for a day. My experience was terrible. While I did have fun at the arcade, when we were ready to cash out our tickets it took twenty minutes to get any help. Two people looked at us, but didn't come over to help us. After getting some drinks at the bar, we went to go play pool. After paying money to play, we discovered there was no cue ball. My husband went to let someone know and we were told someone would be right over. We waited ten minutes and still
Great family fun. A little pricey but very entertaining. Regular price was 1 lane for 1 hour up to 6 people $40 and did not include shoe rental. They do have a late night special during week M-Thurs @ 9pm $25 for the last hour includes shoe rental. Always call ahead for reservation recommended! Kids love the arcade side with all the games that win tickets for prizes. Also they have party packages.
We always enjoy the menu and playing bowling with friend. The place is always very clean and staff is very friendly.
I hate to leave this review as food and bar were great! However, checking into bowling on Thursday 11/10 felt very uncomfortable. At one point the person checking us in stopped and stared at me a good 3 minutes of uncomfortable silence. It was a very weird experience. People joining us felt just as strange when getting their shoes. The person checking in bowling this night was very rude and short. Definitely wrong position.
Nice & Clean. Staff so friendly. Food is spot on good. Food: Pork chop with gravy is filling and yummy, crispy tasty fries yaaasss, adobo lumpia flavorful, avocado fries was delicious, kalbi mix plate with BBQ chicken so good, oh that fried pork skin with the chili pepper vinegar sauce is addicting, oxtail soup is very savory and the tails were huge, Patty melt was ono, and the nachos was awesome & filling and cheese pizza yum.. Bar located inside. Pool tables, dart board, painting class and lots of arcade
It started off rocky with me calling for 2 days with no answer. When I finally was able to reach someone to help me reserve lanes for my daughter's birthday the man who answered was not friendly at all and hung up without saying goodbye or anything to let me know that our conversation was completed. The reason for the 5 stars is that when we got there, the employees who were working we SO friendly and helpful both at the diner and at the bowling reservation area. They really made our night special and our f
Honestly I hate posting bad things about a place. Besides the bar and the restaurant, the customer service in this place is extremely poor. Almost every time I go up to the main desk for help they act annoyed that I need help. This has been the case over my last two visits here. I thought the first time was because they had a bad night and I'm always willing to give a second shot. But I could stand at the counter for a long time and nobody asks if I need help. When I politely find someone (usually standing
So much fun. Great for the whole family. They had shoes that fit our 3 year old daughter! She was able to bowl with an assist ramp. So awesome. They were very kind and we had so much fun.
SOOO FREAKING GLAD THIS PLACE IS AVAILABLE, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE OF US WHO HAVE LITTLE ONES THAT WE LOVE TO SPEND TIME WITH & ENJOY ALL THE FUN THINGS LIFE HAS TO OFFER?? IT IS GREAT THAT IN ADDITION TO THE BOWLING ALLEY & ARCADE GAMES, THERE'S ALSO A GREAT RESTAURANT, WITH GREAT STAFF, THAT SERVES LOCAL STYLE FOOD, POOL TABLES & A SMALL KARAOKE AREA!!! IT MADE OUR LITTLE ONES NIGHT TO SING HER FAVORITE SONG ??
Really great place to come with the fam. My only suggestion would be if they could make the Kamaaina discount available online for reservations
Im actually still here and I'm writing this review. Not sure if I've done that before. The place is decently clean and offers some fun options like arcade, bowling, bar, food. But me and my girlfriend went here and spent $100!! All we did was the hour bowling, 1 meal and 2 sodas. Doesn't matter how good this place could be, that is just unacceptable that an hour of cheap bowling, ok customer service, drunk people, and sub par food costs that much!
Customer service excellent. Bowling lanes were clean. ??
Kids had a good time. Very busy. Food service was great.
Good place to take the family of you want some AC and or get out of the rain. Bowling kind of $$$ and they only charge by the hour, no games. We didn't even get two full games in but that's due to kids and slow throws.
I can't believe it took this long for me to review, this is the BEST bowling alley ever. Their bowing and arcade is fun, but their food is what I'm talking about. Wow, you can't get better food at a bowling alley. The delicious flavors, the huge amount. What a wonderful place!
Finally found a place with all maintained tables to play pool! They have so much more though. It's a good place for the whole family.
Nice friendly staff. Lanes are packed so reservations are good if you planning to bowl. Awesome food. Bar opens a little late at 12... awesome concerts .... but could work more on service as in more staffing.
Staff was nice, and facility is decent. If you're going for the bowling, you will be disappointed. We played 5 games back to back. The lanes are prepped poorly, and without much use there's too much oil on the lanes and balls so bowling well is not an option. Also, 7 frames had only 9 pins drop, 4 times the machine got stuck and needed fixed to drop any pins, and 3 frames had random pins drop from the machine into the 10 that were set.
We used to love coming here a lot before, but with the changes to the arcade area, it makes us not want to come back. The new card system they have is a tap system. It's not a slide one like fun factory. So for my little ones, ages 2, 4, and 8, it was easy for KBXtreme to "steal" money from their cards because it was a simple tap and money was taken out. We also went to bowl, but the wait time was so long, we waited 2 hours and eventually went back to our condo. I give 3 stars because the food is always goo
Probably the Only place to take your family and there's something for everyone. BOWLING, GAME ROOM, POOL TABLES, DARTS, FOOD, BAR, PROBABLY THE ONLY PLACE IN KONA WITH FREE KARAOKE AND FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Fun place, but terrible service!
Went here for the super bowl party they had going on and also to play arcade games. I was thoroughly pleased with the atmosphere and the selection of games. Some of the games were out of order, but they were games that weren't real ticket winners so not a huge deal. The games are fairly priced compared to other card based arcades and the prizes aren't half bad and are manageable to get to if you're willing to put the time in. Didn't have a chance to bowl but the lanes looked nice and they have a projector
I love this place. I normally don't bowl nor do I play the games they have though I will on other visits. The bowling lane look well maintained and the game look fun. I eat there and I play games located on the back bar. The food and beverage prices are reasonable and thier customer service is personable. The food is always great. They have one pool table and a person can even do some singing in the karioka area. Very nice.
So much fun for everyone. Great service in all departments. Wonderful food. Fun bowling experience. Arcade is expensive.... but arent they all? The bar is good too. Stay for hours!! So fun. Seriously.
If you're not going to get out and enjoy all the unique experiences that Kona has to offer, or if the weather isn't ideal during your stay, this is a great venue for family entertainment, including arcade games, pinball machines and bowling. Everyone in our group (kids and adults) loved the personalized funny faces photo option that created short animations with our images after each person bowled. It made for a super slow game though, because the kids especially really wanted to view the full cartoon befor
Great place for various entertainment. With arcades, bowling, (including particularly fun cosmic bowling) and even karaoke, there's someone for everyone. The staff is very friendly and help promote a great atmosphere. Definitely will come back.
Great place to bowl, modern scoring machine makes it easy and fun. Large area to accommodate big groups. Good snacks and a nice bar. Even lots of room for the keiki with plenty of games to keep them entertained
Nice and clean bowling alley... definitely a great place for families to gather, play and eat. If your looking for a place to eat comfort food, this is the place... oxtail stew, beef in gravy, moco's, short ribs, fried chicken and don't forget a banana split....
Easy online reservation. Arrived early and was able to be accommodated earlier. The best idea for a family looking to spend quality time and beat the heat ??
We had a great time as a famiy group. Where KBXtreme fell short was the lack of enthusiasm from the employees and the food was somewhat bland. Also, i took my son over to the arcade area and most of the things he wanted to play or could play were out of order.
Great bowling alley, a bit of activities for the whole family. Clean and aur conditioned. But they shortchange minors during afternoon bowling. Don't have videos and great music until after 5 p.m. which is a bummer for afterschool bowling. A little pricey for per hour bowling & food is a little pricey too. Bring $$. For adults? Don't expect quick service from the bar
Expensive but a good time. The bowling computers were fun! You could take pictures and add them to the bowlers. There was an option to change the screen so that it'd put your face on characters and it would play funny little videos. Great time with the family! Best part by far was the restaurant they had in there!! Chubby's! Most check out regardless of bowling.
A small, quaint arcade and bowling spot! Ono grinds and friendly staff! My keiki enjoy bowling here on a rainy day!
Their deals are advertised a bit incorrectly and they seem very overpriced for bowling. Not to mention the Karaoke room is 21+ which is not stated anywhere and incredibly unfair and ridiculous. Nowhere else in the states or even on Oahu is it a problem to have someone 18+ with you for freaking Karaoke. Highly dissatisfied with that. The only redemption was the arcade was fun.
This place is amazing! The food is sooo great! I had the fish n chips and it was so moist and delicious. Lots of cool arcade games for kids of all ages and of course bowling which is always lots of fun! Will defenitely be coming here again!
The best place to take your keiki's to enjoy a day of bowling and games, or plan ahead and have a Birthday Party. There's a bar area for the adults as well as karaoke. It's an awesome place to go for sure. They have a restaurant with anything from pupu's to an actual full plate. I have a many occasions taken my kids and enjoy as much as half a day there, and will continue to go!
I recently ordered a chicken katsu loco moco and the amount of chicken I got was way less than before, everything was good except the amount of chicken. Towards the end I was just eating gravy and rice. The most annoying part is that I still spent the same amount. Don't eat here unless you want proportions that change with every visit.
No management or order of any kind. All the employees are running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Definitely not worth the headache. And the karaoke was a total lie.
Expensive, but I guess it makes sense given that it's the only bowling alley on the island. Alley is very new and has cool scoring computers. You also win tickets based off of your score during a game which can be redeemed for prizes by the arcade area. Pretty cool. I had an issue with my ball getting stuck but was comped extra time for the inconvenience. Overall had a good experience.
Great place to spend time with family. From bowling, to darts, and billiards. There's something to do for everyone. Good food selection too. Try out their fries!
Always a great place to hang with friends or the family. Great times.
Food is great and awesome place for family fun. The staff is super friendly. I go there often, come say hello if you see me there.
What a great place to spend time before our red eye flight out. Awesome customer service, great family environment good for adults and for kids. We will definitely be back next time we are on the big island!
This is the spot to be when you want a family outing or just a place to hang out! Has an open bar, karaoke, game room, Bowling and a restaurant with decent eats! Great atmosphere and the staff is nice! A place like this definitely needed in Hilo!! ??????
This place was fun for my friends and I to introduce our kids to each other. We visited from Valdez Alaska. The old school MTV videos brought back memories. The kalakoa pork nachos were ??.
Bowling lane kept malfunctioning. Understaffed (staff that was there was trying their best), had to wait forever to claim ticket prizes. Unfortunately we won't return unless they fix some of these issues
Great place to bowl. Double check online to make sure there's not a league playing when you go or there might not be lanes available. There's also arcade games and a restaurant inside. Google maps still thinks the parking lot connects at the post office, but it doesn't.
I go here quite often to play pool and shoot darts their food is really good for a bowling alley and game room is mostly local dishes I think some of the stuff I've never even heard of but I've ventured out and tried a couple dishes I can't even pronounce and it was good the staff is usually helpful and courteous and cleaned and uniforms nice place for a family
Chubbys Has the best Oxtail Soup on the island. Fun place to take the kids to bowl, play pool and arcade games. Bathrooms are clean and people are friendly. I love that they also contribute to the community.
Always fun to be had here. They got karaoke, a bar, bowling, billards, arcade games - recently switched to card (still some coin games, but limited), "Chubby's Diner", music and large screen TV's. My daughter loves the motorcycle game!
So get this we walk into the karaoke room which looked like it was full of boring people , me and my sisters were ready to spice this place up. Then they procceded to ask for our IDs... in a BOWLING ALLEY. the bar wasnt even in this karaoke room (and mind you we called earlier and they said we would be allowed in under 21). I was so upset all I wanted to do was sing karaoke and I feel it was a waste of my time to come here. wish i could give them zero stars but sadly you cant ????
Hubby n I went to meet Ohana here Thursday afternoon 4 days ago. Just to eat and catch-up as we live on Oahu and haven't seen them In quite a while. We ordered so that we could eat Ohana style. Five of us. The fried saimin, was NOT fried saimin more like moist noodles with bits of (old) meats and vegetables, the hamburger steak was dry, and the patty was probably 1/16 inch thick and like it was recycled. Not good at all. The plate theat had kal-bi,fried shrimp and something else was better, much better. (Fo
They really have fun for everyone in mind when they update and upgrade our kona bowling alley. Clean, safe, fun place for all ages to let loose and have some laughs, one grinds, and leave with some really cool prizes too.
It surprised me how nice this establishment was. It's a little hidden, but once we found it were haven't stopped going. I love the arcade and my husband's plays pool (pool table could be better).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Arcade prize games are a thrilling highlight in 2025! Claw machines, skee-ball, and ticket-redemption games like basketball offer a rush of skill and chance, with rewards like plushies, toys, or electronics up for grabs. Modern machines feature vibrant lights, digital scoreboards, and responsive controls, amplifying the fun. The lively arcade atmosphere, with cheering crowds and buzzing energy, makes every win feel epic.