Lake Erie Lanes

Lake Erie Lanes

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the bowling alley for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and family-friendly atmosphere, with many highlighting affordable prices and fun events like glow bowling. The food receives mixed feedback—some rave about burgers, wings, and pizza, while others complain about slow service or high costs. A few note outdated equipment or occasional technical issues. Negative reviews mention poor service, long waits, or pricing disputes. Overall, it’s seen as a solid spot for casual outings, though experiences vary.

About This Listing

Has Food
Good for kids
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.*

Features

Has Food
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

4523 Liberty Ave

Vermilion, Ohio 44089

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM-9PM
Thursday 4-9PM
Friday 5-11PM
Saturday 3-11PM
Sunday 2-6PM

Customer Reviews

This is a great little bowling alley! Lots to do lots of fun! The people that run at are really great people to talk to you and will do anything you need. Foods really good here too you can't go wrong. We will definitely be going back soon.

Wonderful bowling alley! The owner is amazing and made my sons? birthday party a huge success! This place has a great pizza and friendly staff. It's a great place to go to for an evening out or bday party. Thank you so much!

Brian & Sandy were the utmost AMAZING hoesteses tonight! Only our 2nd time here and last was a few months ago... I got the WOWs at how they made us feel like family :) Thank you for your hospitality!

The food is amazing! Small kitchen and low staff make wait times a little long but worth it. Great place to bring the family

We've gone to their kid-friendly New Year?s Eve Bash two years now, plenty of birthday parties, and just some family fun nights. My kids all have so much fun (ages 6-13). Prices are inexpensive and food is delicious! We've ordered almost everything off of the menu and haven't been disappointed. Great family friendly place with very pleasant staff.

Lake Erie Lanes has a restaurant called Lucy's inside. If you don't already know, they make some of the best hamburgers in the area. I highly recommend the dump truck burger. Definitely bang for your buck.

Food was good if you have 3 hours. They are taking care of to go orders ahead of indoor orders we have been here 3 hours and still are waiting on food one meal at a time. I know we were a large party but the dining area has been empty for 45 minutes.

love this bowling alley. the oil pattern is mint and the staff is always really nice and understanding. the negative reviews don't make sense to me, never had a problem here. this place is good whether you're bowling for fun or a competitive bowler. 100% recommend this place.

Nice enough looking place. 2 stars because we went in on a Saturday night at 6pm to bowl for my husbands birthday, saw a few people at lanes so we figured all good. Waited at the desk for 10 minutes, completely dark, nobody back there so we left. No signs or anything. Oh well I guess. We went to Dave and busters instead

We had a lot of fun, price was good 3 games for $15 includes shoes. They have a bar, food and another game area. Plus we had fun changing each others names on the scoreboard..haha

Awful. Perhaps because it was the day after Christmas but, it was all around terrible. Walking up to the desk to get a lane, shoes and pay we waited about 8 min for someone to arrive. She assigned us lane 13, gave us our shoes and we began. The first ball thrown never returned. We pressed the rest button but nothing. We pointed this out to the young lady and said we would be happy to move to another lane since there were 5 or so empty to our right. She said "No, ill fix it". 30 minutes later we were mov

Went to have dinner at the bar and the staff was INCREDIBLY RUDE. We waited 15 minutes around the bar meanwhile all the workers were just standing there and when we asked for some service they hid in the kitchen. Then when we said something they finally said that their computers were down and that they couldn't take card and to use the ATM. When we used the ATM it was also down. Never returning. Staff was absolutely so rude and unprofessional. All just standing there not saying anything meanwhile 15 people

Great pool tournaments. Great service! Clean. Staff friendly an helpful. Affordable. Great food as well. Thanks Jeremy! Had a GREAT TIME!

Great time bowling ?? Get the wings, boneless or boneless in. Fantastic

Decently priced, good drink menu, food isn't the best. Lanes are in good shape, went on a Saturday night around 7 and we were 1 of 4 families there. Bartender seemed to be having a rough night emotionally, she charged someone else's card for my drinks. Had to wait about 20 minutes for her to figure out how to cancel their transaction and charge my card instead. Bathroom is small, and stinky.

Kids love to bowl here and it's cheap

New owners Shawn and Steve have done an excellent job rejuvenating the atmosphere here. The food at Lucy's, which is inside the lanes is a town favorite, and a must try, even if you're not there to bowl. Great pizza and burgers. I look forward to see what the future holds for this place.

Nostalgic but updated. Glow bowl was a hit, though it does not start at 5 like it states on their Facebook. In fact when we went a few Saturdays ago we were told it started at 6, and it didn't start until a bit after 7. Two lanes for two hours with 5 kids and 3 adults was about $96 bucks including the shoes. Their food is phenomenal and the bartenders are super friendly.

I can't really leave a review on the venue itself. I'm a bit disappointed. I see the owner advertise on social media often and decided to take my daughter for pizza and bowling locally for her birthday with a couple friends. I called 2 weeks prior to ask about cost and to find out if I needed a reservation. I told whoever answered what day and time specifically I wanted to have her little party. I was told I did not need a lane reservation, since it was such a small group and it would be no problem. I sent

Clean, well equipped and well run facility. A reasonable price for a fun outing. Pizza tastes great but took a long wait to get it on a busy Monday night.

This place has come a long way. Haven't visited since the 70s. Can't bowl anymore but I would tell everyone how nice the place is. Girl and guy at bar were great.

Nice affordable family fun! Super clean facility and well maintained. Only $15 for 3 games and that included shoes and glow bowling! Food seems to be reasonably priced as well. We went on a Saturday when it was fairly full and there were still plenty of balls to choose from.

I love this place! Amazing time with my family everytime we come in! Every employee makes you feel like family, and if their grill is on I recommend the Mondo Cubano, because it was everything i wanted (not a vegetable guy) Without a doubt i recommended for a homely feel bowling ally for family and friends

We just stopped in for the first time. Very nice clean little 18 lane house. They just added a pay by the hour pool hall on the front with 6 very high end tables. Excellent idea as I know of no others anywhere around. I'll definitely come back!

Great bowling alley, cheap prices, friendly staff. Has a bar and small arcade a few gambling machines.

We had so much fun here tonight! Great prices on drinks and food. The staff was really friendly too. Definitely going back again soon.

Food was great, drinks cold and customer service excellent. I highly recommend!

Steve and the guys that just took it over are fantastic. The place is clean, reasonably priced, and cozy. Absolutely recommend the beer battered fries. Can't wait to come back.

Recent improvements, friendly and accommodating staff when my cousin with autism visited town. Went out of their way to take a family photo for us. We all had a great time and my cousin bowled a 200!

Way to pricey , new owner tried convincing me to.throw my son's party there and when I explained how rebmans in lorain is better quality and price he then proceeded to basically say I was lying , that it shouldn't be that cheap. (Talking about the 20$ for a hour , up to 6 people including shoe rentals )

Do not bother patronizing this poor excuse for a business. Was part of a large party welcoming a veteran back from deployment. Management shut off our lanes halfway through our second game. Had us under a two hour limit as if we were a birthday party, which we weren't. Then wouldn't own up to their mistake, which I consider the most egregious of their shortcomings. You had your chance to make it right and you FAILED miserably. Won't be back.....ever!

Paid 8$ for 4 chicken wings and paid 30$ for 1 hour of bowling in which we were unable to complete our game without paying an additional 30$?mind you, waited 10 minutes for shoes?do better!

Took the family here for an really fun evening. For a family of five we spent $60 for two games and shoes. Was glow night too. Had a blast! We'll be back.

Perfect way to spend a family evening in town. The prices are very fair and the food at Lucy's in the building is excellent!

Small bowling alley vs others I've been to. Grandson was playing in a tournament and some lanes were not returning the ball, pin spotters got stuck, and the automatic score keepers monitors we're barely visible at times. This place is a little dated and needs some updated equipment.

Went bowling here with some co-workers. Fun atmosphere, great music! The restaurant Lucy's has some bangin food too.

Had a couple hiccups here in the beginning when they reopened but they are well priced, they have done alot to help some of the old tech problems they had. Staff is really nice and always helpful. They put on a great program for the kids. Nice place to go bowling

Great staff and the food was amazing not only did it taste good but the presentation was delicious.

Great Food. Great atmosphere. Kind people who work hard to serve you.

We had a great time bowling! The staff was friendly and the food was delicious! Looking forward to visiting again soon! ????

Fun, entertaining, great drinks, great atmosphere, and loved hanging out with my friends and making new ones!!! I'd definitely go again ??

Good bar/restaurant with very tasty food and a pretty long menu. Surprised they don't advertise this more.

Great bowling facility. Great food also.

Under new ownership and I already see improvement. Workers were nice and attentive. Everything was clean, prices are a little higher than others.

Nice bowling alley and the food is really good. Always a pleasant experience.

The staff was very nice and the price was $15 for 3 games and shoes for my son. I may have my son bowl in the juniors league on Saturday.

Great place food, beer, pool tables and bowling. Great staff very friendly place. They have 5 brand new Diamond tables.

Bowling alley was fine, the children's ramp was cheap and not good. Felt like the found an old chair and piece of metal from the trash.

Great pizza and food. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend

Some of the best wings I have ever had with an amazing sauce variety.

Good prices, clean establishment, kind employees. Good place all together.

Great clean all wood bowling center. Met the owner,great guy. Nice big bar/ restaurant.

Service was horrible manager was rude ordered 2 large fries and was only about a total of 1 small fry between the 2 food was sitting on counter for 20 minutes before being brought out food was cold

Great place to get a burger or pizza.Friendly staff.

Awesome little bowling ally! Staff is so kind, food is delicious, and I love the improvements their making to the lanes!

Excellent food, great portions & priced right

The place is very fun, and well decorated. 10/10 would recommend

Wonderful bowling alley. Great atmosphere, lots to do and fairly priced good food.

Great place to bowl and hang out. Food is amazing

Nice place, good bar food, great remodel/improvements to bowling lanes.

Cheap food, cheap drinks, nice bartender, many lanes. Not much more you can ask for at a bowling alley.

Owners are wonderful! So go to my church family and myself!

It was a nice experience. Kareoke was fun.

Best bowling alley. My kids are part of their youth bowling league and its a great place

Always a great time and wonderful place to spend time with the kids.

Great price fun time. Amazing staff.

Best pizza I've had in years!

Very slow but friendly and yummy

Nice bowling alley, good food, a bar and game room also.

Terrible. Called to see u f they were open, was told yes, was told open bowling, got clear out there, no one was there, doors were locked.

Great staff and amazing food!!

It was Awesome,my family had a blast.

Awesome time it's roomy and great staff!!

Very rude establishment!

Food was AWESOME ????

Filmed part of a movie there! Beautiful place, too!

Good family fun, with open kitchen and bar

Love the burgers here and the bartender.

Love this place, you can bring anyone!!

Great fun for New Year's Eve!

Nice place and nice people

Go here often. Love the place.

Snack bar not open broken lanes

Very friendly and wonderful atmosphere

Great bowling alley!

Bowling Birthday. Good appetizers and cake.

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.”