Max Bowl - Port Arthur

Max Bowl - Port Arthur

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise Max Bowl for its friendly, attentive staff and excellent service, with multiple mentions of great customer experiences. The venue is described as clean, family-friendly, and fun, with good food and drinks. However, a few negative reviews cite issues like high prices, malfunctioning equipment, spoiled food, and poor treatment. The majority highlight specific staff members as standout performers, contributing to positive experiences. Overall, it’s a popular spot for parties and outings, though some guests caution about occasional service or quality lapses.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
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.*

How Arcade Prize Games Work

Dive into the excitement of arcade prize games! Expect claw machines, skee-ball, whack-a-mole, or basketball challenges where you test your skills or luck to win tickets or prizes directly. Claw games require precise joystick control to grab toys, while redemption games reward accuracy with tickets to trade for plushies, gadgets, or trinkets at prize counters. Modern setups boast colorful displays and smooth mechanics, blending nostalgia with fresh fun. The thrill of winning and the vibrant arcade vibe make prize games a captivating draw in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Prizes
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

3500 Regional Dr

Port Arthur, Texas 77642

Hours

Monday 3-11PM
Tuesday 3-11PM
Wednesday 12-11PM
Thursday 12-11PM
Friday 12PM-12:30AM
Saturday 12PM-12:30AM
Sunday 12-10PM

Customer Reviews

Abby at the front desk was amazing. Her service was quick and she was very nice! She was packed but she was kind and was amazing at what she was doing! Definitely praise her for her work.

We love Max Bowl, Port Arthur, Texas! The Birthday Party for my Daughter went amazing! Shawn and Carla made our party the best ever! They are Highly organized, willing to accommodate all party wants/needs, fun while still being professional! We also enjoy bowling weekly at this location! The Team works very well together all with a great positive attitude! If you wanna have family fun in Mid-County Max Bowl is the place to be!

This place is really fun for a family outing! The helper Sean really went above and beyond with helping us make sure my daughter had the correct ball. We ended up trying 3 balls to make sure she could find a ball she could use. Finally, he went on a hunt to find a good size 6 for her. He was so helpful and friendly the whole time. He came and checked on us multiple times and made sure we didn't need anything. He even told the lady at the front that we needed bumpers for my daughter. I would recommend thi

This Place is the most awesome place.Everybody is so friendly. Sarena think was the ladies name, was our server . She did such a great great service.Thank

A great experience and Sarah was an excellent server. She took care of all our needs and addressed all of our issues promptly. Shout out to the supervisor who came out to personally address us. We had a fun night and a great experience!

Me and My girlfriend and kid come here all the time and we had an amazing experience. Crystal took care of us and made sure we had help with everything we needed and made sure we had an amazing experience!

I wasn't impressed with our experience. $50 for a single hour of bowling is way too high. Especially when the lane breaks twice: balls won't return, stuck and won't put pins down. Food is awful. The honey mustard for the pretzels was spoiled, Sierra Mist was sour and had a bad carbonation/syrup mix, cheese bites were fried too hard. Last at the front desk was very nice. Lady in the restaurant snapped, ?Order at the bar!? then turned her back to us. Many games not working in the arcade as well. Overall as

Good fun with friends or family with a great Arcade game room, restaurant and bar!

Bowling was fine but don't even try to waste your money in the arcade. $22 down the drain because about 10% of the games actually work. The rest are either off or the card reader isn't operating. No help from staff or management. Even the prices aren't listed right in the prize cabinet so IF you are lucky enough to get some points to spend don't expect to have the same value when it comes time to spend them.. an absolute shame that the next best option is Tilt in Beaumont and even that is horrible/non-opera

I had an amazing time. Every-time I come here it's always a pleasure. The staff is great. I had the pleasure of meeting the assistant manager Shaun. He is a great man. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely is a great guy and worker. Always smiling.

We received gift cards in the sum of $200 for Mac Bowl and was told we could use it at Max Bowl (Excluding Pin & Tonic). We attempted to use the gift card for bowling and was denied to use the card. Once we paid for an hour of bowling, we realized that the back stated that we could use it for bowling, arcade and attractions. Once again, we tried to purchase laser tag and was told it could only be used for the arcade. The employee asked the manager and he denied us to the gift cards. The one star review i

Maddie was working the front counter and she was amazing. I needed her help several times and she was always attentive and a pleasure to deal with. I hope she's working the counter every time I play. Sean (Shaun? I didn't get the spelling) killed it too. He's been working there as long as ive been going there and he's always respectful, helpful and friendly. I didn't catch my servers name (I'm sorry!) but she nailed her job too. Friendly and helpful I will continue to come to this bowling alley, in part

I've been working at this facility for almost two years. I started with full enthusiasm, willing to do anything since it was my first job. Over time, the place and management started to get out of hand. With a new manager and her kids coming into the workplace. I was the only one who knew how to fix games, troubleshoot laser tag, work the front desk when the girl took frequent breaks, host parties, count inventory, and translate. Despite all of this, I was stuck making $9.00 an hour. I was promised a raise

Love love love this place. Great for family get togethers, birthdays or even just a night out with your spouse. Very clean and respectful energy. Great food service great environment. Just all around a comfortable place to bring your kids with plenty of things for them to do. Can't wait till they start the karaoke nights

Every time I go the Max Bowl I have such a great time. The staff is amazing and very nice. Every time there was a problem with our lanes they would fix it almost immediately. I genuinely love coming here, the bar staff is pretty quick with drinks even when it's packed and the pizza is pretty good in my opinion.

This place is awsome. Me and my husband both had to do a review!! I give it 10 stars if I could. My experience was great with the help of SHAUN. His customer service skills are EXCELLENT!! He almost made us feel like we were FAMLIY .. we traveled from Houston Texas to this location and it was worth every BUCK! .. Shaun recommended good food and drinks. Everything was prefect. My family will never forget this experience.. I'm thinking about moving to PA .. everyone was NICE.

Madison , sarah and Sean were the best, cashier, bartender, and keeper of the lanes. It's was a great experience and I highly recommend it. Ask for all 3, they deserve a raise ??

Savannah and Amber always take excellent care of us. We always look forward to coming into Max Bowl multiple times a week. New management is always making sure the center runs smoothly as well. All the employees are friendly and are always willing to take care of us.

SCAM ALERT!!!! We had $100 in gift cards that say can be used for all activities in the place. I was told the cards are only usable for video games due to the fact the reader is down. I asked how long the reader was down and was told months. So they sell gift cards and remove the reader to force you to spend the money on Chinese crap you get from tickets. So I recommend going to Main Event. Seems like a scam. It should not take months to fix a card scanner. After I posted this, I read in the reviews a lady

The staff is very friendly and professional. All the bartenders?Savannah, Amber, and Jessie do a wonderful job. Carla is an amazing manager and makes sure this place keeps running smoothly!

I've gone multiple times for hosted events or even just for fun. The people there were super nice and were great with helping me with bumpers and the kids ball roller for my nephew. Service was overall great!

I have been to many family bowling alley?s and this by far was the best time me and my family had in LONG time!!! SHAUN went above and beyond and is a wonderful asset to Max Bowl. He was so professional friendly and available!! He never missed a beat!!! I definitely will be returning and asking for him EVERY TIME!!!!

The several occasions I've gone to max bowl it's been nothing but amazing experiences and especially the staff. Always coming to me and asking if I'm good and checking up on me. They are very friendly and attentive, they know their clients on a first name basis. I don't go to any other bar but this one!!!

Bowling Has a nice area however the Arcade games Don't give enough tickets and you have to spend too much money on the games.And the restaurant food is way too high And staff could be way more friendlier

We had my daughters 9th birthday there and it was amazing!!! Shaun was the BEST PARTY HOST EVER!! We had a big party and he accommodated us well! We really appreciate all he did for us! Thank you so much

This Bowling Alley gotten a whole lot better over the past few years. Great food, nice lanes, and a decent arcade room. Also the customer service is great! Shaun White always makes you feel like part of the Max Bowl Family. He goes out of his way to make everything right! 100% Recommended!

Max Bowl is the best place for family fun in Port Arthur. The center is clean and the staff is friendly. The bartender Savannah always does an excellent job and the new manager Carla is doing an excellent job running the center. And the cooks are always sending out delicious food! 10/10 recommend.

Savannah makes our league nights with her fast service. She knows what we want and usually has it ready before we even approach the bar. We also love Carla the new manager.

Max Bowl is the place to be for all the local fun! Every department does their job very well! Savannahs is always taking care of us on league nights. Carla always makes sure everything is running like it's supposed to. Sarah is back and our favorite server. Everyone treats every guest like family.

The bartenders Savannah and Amber always takes care of us. The beers are always cold and the service is always spot on. The new manager is also doing a wonderful job by constantly improving what she can.

Since a change in management this place is so much better! The events are the best I say. Shawn went above and beyond for me and my family! Definitely deserve a raise!

Max bowl is a friendly environment for family. There is a manager named Shaun White that went over and beyond to help with my family fun. We appreciate everything he did, there was nothing to small. We will definitely be back and looking for Mr. Shaun to help make our family visit another fun visit. Keep up the good work Shaun and Max bowling.

Plenty of empty lanes..clean place with friendly staff. Inexpensive cost

Everybody has been wonderful. Crystal was very friendly asking if we needed help with anything. No regrets doing my daughters 13th birthday party here today.

I've been going to maxbowl for the past couple years, and this past year I continue to be blown away by the service and great cooking ability from Kassidy Porter. I went to go to talk to her and she had a big smile on her face! And for the bar Savannah is very helpful and I had a Long Island Ice Tea from her and it was great. Would highly recommend going to Max Bowl for the max amount of fun and great service!

Terrible place to come, we were playing and they threw away almost the entire meal without asking us, there were other people and I don't see why they threw it away, is it disrespectful or is it a question of racism, it is supposed that if we had a specific time to eat they should have said it at the time we ordered the food because we came to play not just sit looking for the food but what terrible treatment and they even laugh in your face I do not think I will ever come back to this place, I do not recom

We went bowling today with a group. The place was very clean. The staff and food were awesome. The manager Carla was very accommodating and kind. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a great day.

Nice place to hang out or knock down some pins and Fun experience can be had?? Even has a laser tag course with the arcade and lots of video games and a full bar inside?? We haven't been here in a long time, and we had so much ?? It definitely helps to go once again

Shaun at Max Bowl is the best!! We came in and had a great time. He really made our family smile and we enjoy our time. We will be asking for Shaun the next time and times after that. Thank you Shaun for everything!!!

Wonderful people and a wonderful environment! Our school kids loved the end of the year Field Trip.

The young man Shaun help me very much , I was lost and couldn't find my bowling lane. He took his time out to walk me there . And he also brought me a glass of water. I was so parched. He came back around 30mins later to check on me and my family to make we had everything we needed.. I loved my experience here he made it PERFECT I WOULD HIGLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE LIKE THIS. Thanks Shaun

I recently brought my family down to Max Bowl, including my 3 grandkids age 2-7. Not only was the staff there fast friendly and efficient but when it came to my wild and enthusiastic grandson (the 2 yr old) one of the managers Carla played with him and walked with him herself, that way his sisters didn't miss out on any fun. I would recommend Max bowl in Port Arthur tx to anyone looking for a great family outing!

Went for a family night out and had an awesome time. The manger Shaun was super nice and attentive. Made sure that we had everything we needed.

We had a Great time today for my girls Birthday. Staff was great. Thank you for a Great Party!

Thank you Shaun !!!!!!!! What a great experience my kids and I had .... Customer service was great !!! They really enjoyed their time you were awesome.. Trust we will be back your presence will be requested...

This place is terrible they are very disrespectful, very immature, they tried to start a fight between me and my family. The place is just a bad environment for kids as well.

So much fun. My husband is on a league here and loves it!

Nephew had a birthday party there. They bowled, played laser tag and arcade games. They had a good time. It was daylight. I know there have been issues in that area at night in the past with unruly teens, don't know if that is still the case. I would stay away after dark, to be safe.

Had a great time with my grandbabys and James was a great server.. He was always making sure if we needed anything and Carla was so sweet in making sure our experience was a good one. Thank you MAX BOWL

Me and my family went to the alley for the 1st time just giving it a try and must I say we were overjoyed .. we had a blast very clean very polite staff and I believe Shaun was his name he was excellent that guy needs a raise.. we will be back !

Shawn was great with assisting me setup my son birthday party! He also is very attentive and has exceptional customer service!

We bring our grandkids here all the time and it's great! The staff is super friendly and food is amazing! Jai had made our food perfectly!

I really enjoyed and appreciated the urgency and sincere welcome I received on my trip to Max Bowl Mr Shaun was such a delight and you can tell he strived to have excellent customer service I will definitely return to this establishment

To start off the front desk person i believe her names maddie was very kind and helped me understand everything money wise the manager Carla was walking around clea ing and making sure everything was getting cleaned and people were doing there jobs she was also very helpful also the mechanics are funny o think i over heard there names might have been tim and cecil they also got stuff do e in the back the ma hine messed up and less than 2 minutes it was fixed now to the kitchen the person who rung me up an

Shaun was amazing. He helped my family and I and we had an amazing experience. Great customer service!!!

Always a blast here!!! Amber the bartender is amazing and kept us hydrated all night!! Super fun atmosphere for family fun!!

Very clean, manager came and spoke with us and was very attentive. Great place to take the family. Look forward to our next outing.

SHAUN IF YOU'RE READING THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH! GREAT SERVICE! WE ARE VERY, VERY SATISFIED! SHAUN IS THE BEST!!

We had such a wonderful time during our first experience as a family at Max Bowl Port Arthur! The staff was so helpful, friendly and tentative to our group and to countless other groups that were there last weekend. Food, drink and activities did not disappoint! We will absolutely be back! Thank you Max Bowl, from the Roes!

The cook, I think her name was Kassidy, was super helpful and attentive. I had a great time with my family here!

We had fun. However, their advertising says unlimited everything. That's not true.

Very fun and very clean!! This is great family fun and the lanes are great! My family ranges from 7 - 35 year olds and it's fun for everyone!!!

My husband and I have been here several times and we have an absolute awesome time! Each time we go Savannah makes our experience fun and treats us like family!

Kinda a rip off to pay to bowl for an hour. 56.00 to bowl one game in a half is ridiculous. Never again. It's better to pay game for game I guess. Lesson learned.

Celebrated a private event today and everything was great! The food was so good and the service was the best. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. They did an amazing job hosting our group.

This is a great place to come with friends and family. The staff is always friendly and helpful. We are enjoying $2.22 Tuesday!

League nights are the best when Savannah is bartending and Carla is managing. The entire staff is friendly and treats us like family!

We loved our bartenders amber and savanna they were very attentive and make the best drinks

We saw Kassidy when we went to Max bowl and she treated us so amazingly. She checked on us a lot while we played pool.

GREAT place to go. Savannah is was super friendly made great drinks. Amazing food. Lots of fun. Staff is super friendly.

Me and my wife go to Maxbowl all the time and the bartender SAVANNAH she's great she keeps our drinks cold and they are always perfectly mixed if you want a great drink with great staff go to Max bowl and ask for Savannah.??????

The bartender Amber is the best!!! She always make sure all her ok and her service is unmatched.

I enjoy my time at this location and Shaun is a great manager. He answered all my questions and helped me and my family with everything we needed!

Max Bowl is awesome. Thank you so much fo helping me with cool christmas gifts for my students. The manager Shawn and Abi were so nice to me. Thank you soo much. Go support our local business.

One star, because I have to. Was there this past saturday and i had an awful experience. we waited in line for what felt like 30 minutes before we were acknowledged. she barked at us what we wanted and weren't given much time to look at the bar menu, we felt rushed and each ordered something that sounded decent. both drinks tasted awful, like cough medicine and rubbing alcohol. when we asked for new drinks she said that she ?was the bar manager and we don't remake drinks you'll have to purchase another? she

I enjoyed the experience. Had much family fun.

The experience I had at Maxbowl was everything!!! Shaun went out his way to provide exceptional service!!! I will be returning!!!

We had Shaun as our host for our birthday party today. He was phenomenal! Everything was so smooth and easy. He took care of everything so we could just sit back and relax and have fun. He is a real asset to Max Bowl! And has a great personality! Also want to mention that the man running the register at the snack counter was was so nice and helpful also!

This place is always so much fun. They are very clean and friendly. I love taking my family here

I had a blast last week Shaun was so professional, nice and friendly I will most definitely be back!!

I had a great experience! Shuan White was a great help and made our evening a blast!

Chris Kaufmann does a very good job in the cafe. Kassidy Porter also does a very good job in the cafe.

Just visited this spot for the first time. Went for a double date with my wife and a couple friends of ours. The friends invited us so we really didn't know much about the place. We were immediately impressed when we walked in for the first time. It's spacious, glitzy, clean, and inviting. The staff greeted us immediately and was outgoing and welcoming. It took us a minute to get the lay of the land inside, because there's really a lot in there. Full bar and club area with a karaoke stage, a kitchen servin

My 1st time going to max bowl and I had a wonderful and pleasant experience thanks to ?Shaun White? much appreciated

I loved going to this max bowl. Not only did I love bowling, our food was super good. her name was Jai.

Shaun was extremely helpful! I was skeptical but he made everything very easy

Great place to bring the kids for family fun. Shaun was helpful and interactive

It was a fun place to visit. We did karaoke and had a good time. We forgot to bowl since we were having so much fun with the karaoke. The dj kept us laughing, singing, dancing, and just having fun.

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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.”

Why are arcade prize games so exciting to play?

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.