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3401 S US Hwy 41 D7
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
We stopped by from out of state not knowing what to expect. My grandson is 6 and needs to get his energy out. We placed our order and played Pinball while we waited. They have multiple rows of different pinball machines and we had a blast. The food came out quickly though, and it was delicious. I ate every bite and I usually cant do that. But it was so good I didn't want to give up eating. Fun kids menu, and kid friendly! After finishing we hoped over to miniature golf (I won) and then the boys went to the
Came here for a birthday party. Really good food and quite a few games with a lot of pinball machines. Definitely a great place for the whole family to enjoy. They also have several TVs in the bar area as well.
Let's start with good. Food was amazing , service was fast and friendly. Manager came by and said hello and told us all the great things that are going on and coming up with The SanBox Social experience. Sounds like many good things to come. The bar has an amazing selection and great service. Ok the only negative the pinball machines in the dining area, the noise and non restaurant traffic is distracting. If this would be corrected, I'd give 5 stars across the board.
The whole place is comfy but also feels cool to hang out in. The food was AHMAZING! We got the pretzel board to split and the pretzel board was so good. My PB and J burger was very very good. I appreciated the spicy bacon jam not being super spicy. Can't wait to go back and play some pinball!
Sandbox social was amazing!! We stopped in looking for a restaurant and found a gem! This is a restaurant and bar attached to Bank of Pinball, Highlander digital Axe Throwing, and eBash! (All of these places are attached, just walk through to the next rooms.) It is located at the front of the Terre Haute Mall located between the main entrance and the south entrance, and not in the middle of the mall like Google maps currently has. We had a complete blast!! Pinball is $1/play but if you purchase a card to pl
Came back with friends who came in from Indy. Hoping they'd enjoy themselves like we did before, however that was not the case. NOTHING was open. No batting cage, no VR, and when we tried to play Lucky Putt, no one was to be found. We did get some food, which was still good, but the service was lacking. It will be a while before we come back, plus some of our favorite employees aren't there anymore. Please do better, there aren't many places for fun in TH.
You can spend a lot of time here with your crew. Great menu, lots of pinball games, plus ace throwing, video games, so much and the place is so big plan on staying late. Haven't had lunch there yet bit soon.
I could only give 4 stars because I am not able to find their nutritional information anywhere on the app, website, or their menu. The food is amazing, the service is always wonderful. Truly such sweet people. It's just for someone who is trying to count calories to help stay on track with my weight loss, it's been very difficult getting this needed information. It's not any of the in store staff?s fault at all and they're always a straight 10/10. Seriously one of my favorite restaurants in town. Couldn't r
The best cheeseburger I've ever had!! Nachos were really good as well and my husband was very pleased with his breaded tenderloin. I am genuinely disappointed I did not come here sooner. Tons of things to do to keep you busy for a date night or a night out with friends. Go hungry because the food is TO GOOD to pass up!!
Went to play mini golf. We paid for 9 holes as we were told by the attendant. $10 for 9 holes is what they advertised. We start the games only to find out that one game doesn't work therefore you really paid for 8. When mentioned to the owner he said yeah we are waiting on it to be fixed but provided no option to play another hole as the games are computerized. This may sound petty however I think it's wrong to advertise one thing only to get something different and then when ownership was confronted about
My husband and I love everything about the Sandbox! Evan and Brett go out of their way to make you feel welcome! We appreciate you guys! Food is good, lots of fun things for all ages to do! Friendly fun atmosphere!
My family and I stopped in for dinner for the first time after reading the past reviews. The appetizers were good, but the entrees (we got the Reuben and Pulled Pork Burger) were definitely NOT worth the hype and price we paid. The Reuben barely had any meat and was generally tasteless. The pork on the burger tasted very old and stale. The fries were okay. Definitely not worth the $82 plus tip! We won't won't be returning.
Plenty of games to play, staff was friendly and helpful, and the prices for adult drinks were great. Didn't try any food so I can't write a review for it but what I saw it looked delicious.
Went to play video games and had a really good time. Staff was all very friendly! We did not try any food, but will definitely be back!!
Good vibes, good drinks, good food. Understaffed and axe throwing boards 3/4 of our lanes broke/ started playing by themselves. Good time for kids
The kids and adults enjoyed playing pinball and ax throwing. Staff were great too!!
Sandbox Social is hands down one of the best spots in Terre Haute! Whether you're there for a bite to eat or looking for some fun activities, this place has it all. The food is absolutely delicious, with a great menu that offers something for everyone. Every dish is fresh and flavorful, making it a great place to grab a meal with friends or family. The staff is fantastic?super friendly and attentive, and they really go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. Special shoutout to Danny, wh
Food was better than we expected. Was wanting to check out options before a game night later this week and were blown away. Can't wait to come back!
We had an awesome time on our first visit and we'll definitely be back! The food was excellent, best tenders I've ever had and the house burger was delicious. We tried each of the activities they have on offer - axe throwing was really fun, with interactive games projected onto the board to add something more than just throwing at a bullseye. I'd never played "proper" pinball before visiting, and the staff were on hand to get me going and give me some pointers - I think I'm a convert now! A great spot for
Took two of our teenage boys here, amazing staff & service! We had a lot of fun! And they had clean bathrooms!
The food is absolutely great. The atmosphere completely chill vibe, the lights aren't too bright, the pinball and the sound fx from all the games. Our waiter needs better work ethic. It took 18 minutes to get a refill on our drinks, he only had 2 tables and he disappeared for like 25 minutes total. Another waitress came and took over our table.
My 5 year old grand daughter had a great time playing games and loved the mini corn dogs. My food was very good too!
Visited last night for friends and family night and this place is killer! Menu was fantastic as we tried several different things. Affordable food that is well prepared and large portion sizes. Bar was well stocked and drinks were great. Family played some pinball while we waited as well as a tabletop card game that was available and on our table when we arrived. If you are looking for a great new option for a fun family meal out, this is your stop! Keep up the good work!
The Sandbox is becoming the heart beat of the Haute City Center. Not only is it a restaurant but it also has Axe Throwing, Pinball, Virtual Reality, Board game meet up, and more coming. The food is yummy!! Maybe a tad heavy on the salt but other than that the menu has options for all ages of the family. My favorite is Munchie Mondays (half price appetizers). The staff is awesome. They are all super friendly and accommodating. I would recommend The Sandbox for a family event. Great food, family fun, and conv
Extremely interesting and well executed combination of fun. The Pinball Bank, axe throwing, and EBash all fit seamlessly together with a great restaurant. Regardless of your age, I believe this is a great place to try out. - Clean bathrooms. - very good food at an appropriate price. I'd describe the selection as "Bar food". (burgers, flatbread pizza, fried pickles, chicken sandwiches) - Pinball machines don't feel too expensive. - Axe throwing was very relaxed and we didn't feel rushed to get our money's w
It's really a great place. My only criticism is; half the pinball and arcade machines were out of order when we were there.
We had terrible service. You have to have a app to order from this place. Which sucks but whatever. So when we ask our server about the app and if we did it correctly. she tells us she's busy and do have time. And the rest of our lunch just got worse from there. The server didn't put a drink on our bill so when we went to leave they acred like we didn't pay. This place was terrible! We just tried to stop in for lunch and it turned into a very stressful event. Would not recommend people to go here unless
My family and I really enjoy Sandbox Social. The food portions are quite large. My only gripe is about the tenderloin being too salty on multiple trips. The pretzel is massive and perfect. It was a hit with everyone at the table. Entertainment is top notch. Kids and adults all enjoy playing the sprawling collection of pinball tables, and Jet Pong was a great addition. Throwing axes at Highlanders was also a lot of fun and I look forward to future visits. Keep up the great work Sandbox Social!
Sandbox is a delightful experience. The VIP giving an hour of axe throwing per day alone is an incredible deal; I genuinely think it can't be the long term plan, but if you've ever wanted to mess around with it it's awesome. Axe throwing is hard, but really satisfying once you get it down (it took my partner and I about 3 or 4 visits for it to click and for us to get it to stick more times than we missed consistently). The food is actually surprisingly really good; I wasn't expecting the food to be as good
Food was good. Arcade is nice would be a lot better if half the games weren't out of order, worked rite, or was turned on. Biggest problem was when we went to cash in the tickets there was No one there making the counter. Waited for 15 minutes and no one ever showed.
Stopped in for lunch and got the tenderloin and chicken tenders. We enjoyed everything and the fries was great. Played some pinball after we ate. Good experience
I do love the idea of the game entertainment but the staff seems to be hard to find at times and not knowledgeable. They have the pinball machines too close together, more space would be great. I really love the pinball machines and the lucky golf, wish they would also get some arcade games, maybe some claw machines too.
The staff are kind and friendly. They are always willing to help anyone learn more about any of the products or services. And very welcoming to people new to the hobbies that play in stores. I look forward to time spend there. The food is good too but I don't have much experience with their menu. But they are always looking to improve it. Come in and find your new hobby, Or rekindle an old one
Our family loved Sandbox Social! The food, especially the chicken tenders and house burger, was delicious with generous portions. The variety of games, from axe throwing to pinball, added excitement to our meal and the kids could continue playing while we had a few extra drinks. A fantastic spot for family entertainment and great eats.
Great idea! Poorly executed. Terrible service. We ordered food, got it and never saw or heard from the server again, until we went to find them to pay for our food. No one ever asked us to pay for our axe throwing. We could have walked out and not paid for a thing. While we we playing pinball a customer caught their foot and disconnected an extension cord that was powering a whole bank of 12 or more games shutting them all off. There were 8 or 10 people playing. When we informed an employee, they did
The fried pickles are horribly salty. We brought it to attention and found we were not the first to think that. Instead of just replacing them with something else, the waitress had to ask the kitchen manager if we would be charged. We didn't eat the pickles, so why would you not replace them???? Kinda sketchy. Really slow for a Friday, so not sure how that's gonna work. $50 for wings and tots, not again.
Good service. Lots of good pinball ranging up to $1. Peanut burger and jelly was yummy. Do not get the pickle chips, they taste like salt.
Booked our company New Year's party and everything was fantastic. Food was excellent, staff courteous, and so much to do. Tons of pinball machines, axe throwing, and VR games as well. Was told they are going to be adding mini golf in the near future as well.
I have had food from the Sandbox Social twice - both times didn't disappoint! The first time I had the hamburger - it cooked perfectly and filled with flavor! And the onion rings were very good. The second time I had the caprese flatbread - delicious, as well. My son had the nachos which were quite large (and good) and his girlfriend had the chicken tenders which were plentiful as well - she really enjoyed them! I highly recommend the Sandbox Social and will definitely be back!!
The atmosphere is fantastic, the games are fun, and the food is delicious! I've been there a few times and it has always been on-point. It's a great place to host a group event, have a date night, or enjoy a laid back outing with family and/or friends.
So far they all have been friendly and helpful. The food that I have had has been delicious. I enjoy going to Weathtop for the atmosphere and fun of playing one if their free board games with the family to see if it is worth buy. Which we have bought several. Thank you for a fun time.
I sat at the bar. Had a Long Island that wasnt that great. Had the fried pickles, well about 4 of them...flavorless and rubbery. Had the chicken wings. Sweet chili and bbq flavors. Chicken was extremely dry and touch and not much meat on them. The sauce was the only reason i even at 3 of them. Also, after i placed my order, the bartender disappeared. The hostess couldnt even find him so i just left. Would not recommend eating here at all.
I visit every day to play pinball! They have a ton of pinball machines and I've met some wonderful people there. It's a nice, unique hub for pinball enthusiasts, as well as a great place for families to have a fun outing.
The Sandbox Social is THE place for food and entertainment. I had a flatbread pizza that was amazing!
We took our student staff here for our annual holiday party (over 75 college students and our office staff/families (total of 100 people). The staff at Sandbox Social was incredible! They were flexible with our large group and allowed us to use the Board Game store, e-sports venue, Axe Throwing, Pinball, and restaurant for our private party. Each person was given a players card to access the pinball, axe throwing, and arcade games with unlimited play. Plus, you get to keep the card as a souvenir and associ
This has to be THE coolest place in Terre Haute! Between the pinball machines (tons to choose from!), food, computer games, VR games, board games, and ax throwing - you'll never be bored! They have WiFi too, so as a Mom I can keep an eye on my kids while taking care of work or school responsibilities on my laptop and tablet when needed. This is especially great during the long winters when there isn't much to do outside. I love that it gets my kids out of the house. Very reasonably priced for everything too
Good food for cheap. Eating at Weathertop. Wings and pub chip + drinks for $12. They are currently expanding their sauce but a good start. BBQ and Buffalo sauce is what I got. I am full and satisfied. Another review on 2/12/24 Sadly to say, I am frustrated and beyond words here. Sandbox social is just more than a restraunt. It's where everyone can come together and game. I am changing my review from a good feel 5 to a soggy 1. What do I mean by this? Well, I wanted to play warhammer and spent almost $600
Food is good and service was great. My only complaint is I feel the chicken tenders should also come with the chips or fries. It made lunch pretty pricing after ordering sides also.
This place is pretty freaking awesome. Good is super solid, and so much to do. Pinball, video games,.axe throwing, tabletop gaming. It's great! Even a full bar for the adults ??
Haven't eaten here yet, but will definitely be back. The pinball is great and I look forward to trying out the axe throwing as well.
A lot better experience last few times we've been in. Thank you
Good crowd and crew, fun games, and a tenderloin that is worth the drive.
Good food, video games, pinball, axe throwing and board games. This place has something for everyone. This is an awesome experience and a great asset for Terre Haute. I highly recommend.
The burgers are awesome and delicious it was wonderful
enjoyed our carry out. we had the tenderloin and the burger. look forward to dining in the next time. staff was friendly and helpful. thanks
This is such a fun place to go and hang out with your friends or family. The atmosphere is so much fun, the employees are great and knowledgeable, and the food and drinks are really good!
Absolutely amazing food. Lots of stuff to do. Full bar. Just a great place to go eat and have some fun and forget about adulting for awhile.
Great place to kick it. Love taking my son here. Good value for the entertainment!!! Love that there are multiple places of entertainment in the same place. #foundersclub
We had a great time throwing axes and playing pinball. It is a fun place with a lot to do in one spot.
Family of 5, ages 4 and up. Found something for everyone! The kids really enjoyed the atmosphere while the parents could socialize!
Dakota was so friendly and helpful during our visit! We had the best experience!
my favorite place in town! lots to do with friends and family of all ages. food is to die for. has the absolute best staff!
Great food at good prices. Lots of entertainment options with something for everyone. Friendly and helpful staff!
Best tasting food around in my opinion and great service. 10 out of 10. :)
My husband and I love coming in with our friends to play games while eating. The variety is great, there's something for everyone
Axe throwing and putt putt was fun, but the food was below average.
Their small store wasn't fully set up yet but they had a variety of items and a great setup so far.
Good food, good service, great selection of pinball games! Take the family or your friends, something for everyone.
Best chicken tenders in town ??! Burgers are amazing ??! Staff is great ??!
The food and drinks were awesome!! All the staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Staff was friendly, a lot of different things to do, drinks were delicious, overall awesome experience!
This was awful. Worst putt putt course I've ever been to. Half the time the ball didn't register or it got stuck. 10 bucks for this? AVOID
In a town with much to desire, Sandbox Social saw a need and filled it. Fantastic food, great entertainment, and a friendly staff.
Great place to grab a bite and always fun with all the pinball machines
Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is excellent. This is definitely my new favorite place to eat.
Great selection of pinball games, full bar, fair selection of craft beers, solid food menu
Great place to hang out with friends and unwind with some games, great food, good prices, friendly staff. Fun times
Great food and family entertainment all in one place. We love it!
The food is phenomenal and the service is fast and friendly, very professional folks that are serious about the grub. 10/10
Absolutely love this place! The food is excellent, the service is fantastic and the prices are great!
$52 bucks for appetizer and 2 drinks. Over priced!!!!
Dakota was fantastic and the food is AMAZING!!!! Such a fun place, 10/10 recommend
Decent food, fun environment, friendly staff.
Great people work here!!!!
Sandbox social has many entertainment options, but staff can be hard to find sometimes.
Great food! Endless entertainment! Kid friendly
I can't rate the food I haven't tried it yet!
Really good, definitely coming back
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.”
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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.