Shakopee Bowl

Shakopee Bowl

Reviews Summary

The venue offers a fun, family-friendly experience with bowling, live music, arcade games, and good food (especially pizza and wings). Most reviews praise the upgraded facilities, friendly staff, and vibrant atmosphere, though some note inconsistent service or high prices. Outdoor activities and event deals are highlights, while minor complaints include confusing schedules, occasional staff rudeness, and outdated lane equipment. Overall, it’s a popular spot for gatherings, with strong ratings skewed toward positive experiences.

About This Listing

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

Contact Information

Address

3020 133rd St W

Shakopee, Minnesota 55379

Hours

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

Customer Reviews

This is a great place and lots of activities with bowling, arcade, wiffle ball field and volleyball courts. The food is OK but WAY OVERPRICED! The atmosphere puts off a good vibe and the staff is always friendly. Bring your checkbook, you're going to need it if you plan on staying awhile a while and having a meal....

I am a regular, and everyone is always very cool. The environment is very clean, the games are always changing. Everyone hired is very friendly. I want to give a special shout to Kaitlyn, she was very attentive and remembered our drinks, and super friendly. ?? Everyone is doing a great job, and the owner should be proud of the staff he has because this is a very positive environment. And I feel very welcomed. Well done Dave ??

I really love this place?it's a ton of fun and has a great vibe! They do a good job with deals for events and special occasions, which makes the prices reasonable. That said, the prices for regular priced items are OUTRAGEOUS, so it's definitely worth taking advantage of those event deals to get the most out of your visit. Overall, it's a great spot if you plan smart! Place is nice but way overpriced.

We like to hang out for the music. They have some great bands on Friday nights. Very clean, even the bathroom. Fun atmosphere and we always have a great time. My one complaint is having to pay for a table and even the bar stools. I have some physical disorders that I need to sit down for a rest. We also have a friend who absolutely can not stand for any length of time. Not right to have to pay for seating.

The ambiance of the establishment is quite pleasing. The bar area is well-designed, and the overall layout of the space is conducive to both relaxation and productivity. The interior design choices demonstrate a thoughtful and cohesive approach.

Great food nice they have foods we can eat we have food allergies and they work with us. That means they make must things in house. Not frozen and heated up. Staff has always been super friendly and helpful and go beyond.

Place is nice, food is decent. Don't like the money grab on fries though. You can't get fries with a burger unless you order a separate side of fries? Burger and fries kind of go hand in hand. Pricing is kind of high.

I really love this place! I love the wiffle ball court, and so do my kiddos! They are toddlers, and they have a blast in there! The food is excellent, the bartenders are great, and the servers are as well. I have been a few times and the food has always been good (and the mini donuts, too - YUM!). I was recently there with a large group for dueling pianos, and the service was still excellent - even with us all having separate checks. I highly recommend! Also, a bartender I used to really like at Pounders no

Had a wonderful times. Nice family friendly place, Great burger. Would definitely recommend.

I have never had a bad experience here! I called last minute to reserve a small area for 13 people, which turned in to 15 and they accommodated to us amazingly. They got everything ready with in 30 minutes of us calling. We had one server and she was amazing! We hardly even had to wait for our food and it was PACKED. The restaurant has a very large selection of food and everything has been excellent! The arcade is clean and the bowling is organized and the lane servers are quick! When we go in the summer t

The shakopee bowl was a really great time! I went for the free blingo. It was a lot of fun. We tried their Mac and cheese burger and the taco burger. Both were fantastic! It was a great place for families. They also have a lot of events going on. The parking lot was huge. It was kinda interesting to get to since 41 is under construction. They have great outdoor courts with a good PA system. There were a decent amount of tables outside. Even had a TV outside. I can't wait to go back. I don't have one negativ

Came for live music and it was a great smaller venue. The pizza was delicious and the servers were very attentive even while the band was playing. Will definitely come back and not just because the band announced they were playing here again in May

Wow! This place is amazing! We had an issue with another bowling alley and sadly had to scramble last minute for my son?s 3rd birthday. Not only was the staff extremely friendly and accommodating, but also very empathetic to our situation and offered all the kids in the group a free scoop of ice cream ?for our troubles.? I am so grateful for the kindness from this facility. Also, the bowling experience was fun and kid friendly. Finally, I appreciate the reserved parking for veterans in the lot; supporting v

We were on the last lane and it was really uncomfortable. There wasn't a place for coats, there wasn't a table to sit at, just a folding table against the wall. The wait staff is amazing. Very friendly.

It's so great what they've done with this place! The bowling is fun and the food is good. My husband is obsessed with the giant pretzel. I love the huge list of burgers too!

Love what they've done with this place. New owner poured a bunch of money updating the bar and pario, and adding 3 beach volley ball courts, 2 wiffle ball fields, and a massive arcade with party rooms. Used to come here as a kid growing up and love being able to bring my kids here now. Awesome what their doing here!

SUPER service most of the time, big portions, and a variety of foods to satisfy most palates. Gluten-free options are only a cauliflower crust pizza (which IS delicious!) and salads without the croutons. (Apparently they used to have GF buns and traditional wings were GF, but that appears to no longer be the case.) LOVE the new private party/meeting room, but it can get noisy through the wall sometimes if someone is bowling in the lane right next to the room. If they added GF buns and maybe one other GF foo

Awesome place! Great food, bowling, arcade, ice cream, wiffleball fields, sand volleyball, lots of TV's, lots of seating, full bar, and wonderful staff. We love going here!

Took my 5 year old nephew bowling for his birthday. Very nice facility, up to date and well kept. However, I paid for an hour of bowling at the desk with a young man and we went to take our lane. A few moments later, I hear a different employee Dave talking stern to the young man. Then Dave comes to tell me that I can not bowl for a whole hour due to league starting and something about how my card needed to be swiped again. So he swiped my card himself and charges for the whole hour after telling me I'd onl

The fries are a money grab! They don't offer fries for a side you have to order them separate. When you get the bill you piddle a little bit at the price. It's a fry scam and I'm spreading awareness.

SB is a great place for entertaining kids and adults alike. Great bar area, a couple private spaces and lots of activities for everyone.

It's nice that they updated but they could update more like the machines down by the lanes where you sign in your name or the bathrooms. Overall it is a fun place to be and I'm glad this place is still around. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and drinks are great as well.

It would take me pages to summarize this magical experience, but I have a few pictures I can probably share that can help in the meantime Aloha ke Akua , Dios leti' yaabilaj , Ri Dios are k'axaj , God is love Mahalo ke akua, thanks be to god ??????????????????????????????

We held our work holiday event at Shakopee bowl. Everything was perfect, the staff were extremely helpful, the lunch buffet was solid, and bowling was a blast. Would recommend anyone considering an event to choose Shakopee Bowl.

Awesome food and well oiled lanes. Cute waitresses too boot.

Such a fun, cool place!! They have So many fun things! Wiffle ball, bowling, a nice clean arcade, live music and a good bar! All in one venue! Their pizza is incredible! Their kid birthday party package was awesome! And their staff is always great! I love this place!!

Some staff here are either incompetent, negligent, or a mixture of both. Don't be fooled by other reviews. If you have a complaint, the owner is disrespectful and dismissive.

Great service every time we go there. Great food ??

Can't go wrong with this entertainment center. Bowling lanes well maintained. Friendly staff. Strong community engagement. Good beer. Checks all the boxes.

We are a full-time RV family. We stopped here to go bowling and have dinner with our kids today. I called ahead and asked for a manager. I explained that we were going to be there and asked if we could stay the night in the parking lot until 6am. The answer was no. We accept that and we understand that and we have no problems with that. That is why I called. About 15 minutes later, the owner sent his maintenance guy out to my RV to tell me we had to leave. I Explained that we were planning on bowling a

Great Vikings game night with prizes. Good food and a fun crowd. A must "to do" if you are in the area.

Fun place with all the events and activities. Food here is decent, however it would be great if the kids meals had options other than chips, especially for the real young ones. It's unfortunate the kids meals don't have a side of fruit or fries like most places. In order to get our toddler fries we would have had to buy a full appetizer basket, which is the cost of our son?s meal.

The atmosphere is great! They have something for everyone to enjoy. Bowling , darts, volleyball, milk shakes, an arcade and more. The service is poor. I've visited 3 times in the past year and all times I've experienced really long wait times, incorrect/missing orders and incorrect billing. If they could turn the service around I would be eager to return.

This place has upgraded and what a great experience. The staff was great and the new outdoor set up is awesome! And oh yeah, the food was delicious too.

Always a fun time. They have remodeled and expanded again. A great bowling alley with a large arcade, bar, stage, bands, softball, volleyball, kickball... its a full entertainment complex. The food is good, staff is great at service and just a bit cranky until you get them to relax, understandable! All kinds of kids, grownup and corporate parties going on. Have fun! Great place.

Excellent bowling and game area. Came early on Saturday morning and had the whole place to ourselves.

My go to bowling spot never disappoints ??

Friendly staff along with some great Happy Hour specials.

Great family friendly place. Lots of activities and events , large space - good food

It's always an entertaining time at the Bowl. No matter if you're bowling, watching live music, hanging outside, or watching the game. Typically, there is an amazing drink deal happening. Great wing selection and one of the best Vikings bar in the area. Skol!

Food was decent, got a lane without issue. Service was a bit slow.

Came with a bunch of friends but of course my friend didn't reserve lanes so we had to wait, but while we waited for a lane to open up, we order food since it was around lunch time that's when a group cancel and we got our lanes! So I high recommended reservations!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent bowling prices as well as happy hour deals excellent staff, especially Kenzie!!

Great staff and atmosphere! This place has it all! Bowling, video games, good food, and a big bar to grab drinks. Spectacular stage and dance floor for top-notch local bands! 5 stars!

The bartender was so helpful. I got there with my three young grandchildren and she was very accommodating. They had a blast bowling for the first time. The arcade is wonderful, but not really the best for the age of children I have, but them grow into it. Lol

Great place?..lots for the kids to do. With everything that has been upgraded it's great- but the bathrooms could for sure use an upgrade. The new arcade area is great- bummer so many games weren't working and swiped card on many games that took our money and made us swipe again :( We will be back for sure but just our feedback!

The bowling alley is under new management seems to be a very nice place to go have fun

I haven't bowled in 20 years, but on a recent visit to the area to spend time with my daughter, she suggested we go bowling. What a pleasant and well maintained facility. Much to do here besides bowling as well. The staff is curtious and friendly. We'll be back. Highly recommended!

Great food and food choices Friendly staff Good atmosphere

Delicious as always! We had awesome wings too, but my 6 years old ate them way too quickly to get a picture. Also, its Bowlingo night!!! (That's Bingo)

We love playing co-rec volleyball leagues at Shakopee Bowl. The courts are always super well kept, and everyone is so friendly. Their interior is clean for bowling, and my team often goes inside to eat like it's a traditional restaurant and bar. Grateful to the Shakopee Bowl staff, and I'm excited to stop in for live music and events soon.

So just had a quesadilla and 2 double shots of casimigos reposado ,our bill was $86 not to mention we tipped $30 in cash !!didn't realize that a double was $32 for each one!!! You can buy a whole bottle for $47!! That's when the bartender should say ? hey , it's gonna be $32 for a double !! At my place of work , we charge $4 more for a double?. What a rip off !! Never going back there!

The only reason I'm given this place for four out of five stars is because I've only been here once. The service was great and the food was good. We were there for happy hour, and I was pretty happy with the bill at the end. You definitely get your bang for your buck.

Lots of fun for kids and adults. We have had several gatherings here for birthdays and sports, and it's always a good time. Recently, I brought the kids for some arcade time, and it was a blast.

Amazing place with great music and outstanding servers; truly the best! The food is 10/10, and the ice cream flavors are delicious. ??

Was okay, a bit loud & could use better seating for a show venue.

Enjoy the options: bowling, arcade, volleyball, batting/ baseball or softball options, overall fun!

My experience with the servers was incredibly disappointing. They were consistently inattentive and seemed more interested in chatting amongst themselves than serving customers. It took forever to get their attention, and even longer to receive our orders.

Saw a band, had a blast! Service was amazing!

Prices for food n drink keep going up up and up and up ?.. most food on the menu is mediocre at best and very greasy with small portions - $4.00+ for a 0.45c half glass of soda ? (The other half is ice) Really? Most people only drink 2-3 glasses if that?.pizza however is one of the best I've tasted in quite a while. Staff normally wonderful ??

Great, clean, kid friendly bowling alley with reasonable prices! Well worth the trip to West Shakopee!

Fun place, great band. Good drinks

Shakopee Bowl has come a long way in the past couple of years! great to see them putting so much back into the business! they have a full size bowling alley, two wiffleball fields and a huge sand volleyball area that are so much fun in the summertime! great area to go watch a vikings game in the winter or bring the family in the summer for outdoor fun in the sun! The food here is also much better than you would expect from a bowling alley- the burgers are huge and delicious! beer is always cold and the bar

Employees were not willing to bother ask serving me and my group today. We were sitting there for about 49 minutes, and no one came to help us out. I finally spoke to a waitress and ask to talk to the owner or manager and the manager was very disrespectful. The place was not busy AT ALL! Me and my friends are never coming here again this place is a doom. 0/10 would not recommend

Great bands, great outdoor seating during warm weather, great service, awesome signature drink. #bombajuice

Jarod and Kennedy made two grandparents with two young grandchildren feel very at ease. Both were very helpful and made our bowling, arcade and lunch experience something we will remember for a long time.

We walked up the counter and asked if there were lanes available. The man at the counter scowled and jerked a thumb backwards towards a cluttered board that had various fee schedules and deals. Once we found for ourselves the applicable price, we asked for shoes and a lane. The man slammed shoes onto the counter and told us that he would be closing all the lanes at 5:30 (the time listed on the board was 5:45). Throughout a 2 minute interaction, I don't think this man could have less pleasant or helpful if h

Too many good things to say about this place, tons of options! Bowling, outdoor waffle ball and bean bags, private parties, pull tabs, arcade games, more tvs than you can count, bingo, great menu and drawings for prizes during local sporting events! Staff is amazing and owner is always looking for innovative ways to make your experience more enjoyable! One bartender in particular (Jeff on the weekends) is very attentive and great at his job! Always friendly and provides top notch service!

This might be my new favorite pizza. Ask for the new thin crust.

Staff is super friendly, great space to catch a band, and a pint or two.

Great bar with live music. Fun night

Once again our burgers were way overdone. Third strike and you're out.

Shane Martin was Awesome & Staff & food was great! Can't wait to see them again!

Tripwire band terrific. I was waited on timely. Lovely atmosphere...welcoming!

Happy Birthday to me...NOT! RUDEST guy in world working the counter. First and last time here! Don't bother!

Been meaning to come here forever and finally made it in! Had a great time! Bowling with the kids was fun, our server was excellent! Food was tasty, and I'd like to come back to try many more things! Prices were fair. Love that they have bowling, arcade, bar, live music, food, ice cream, tvs, etc. Lots to keep you entertained! Will be back for sure!

Fantastic place! Best food in Shakopee! Dave, the owner, always checks on you, says hi and if you are having a good time.

We had the best time tonight!!! They let us bowl beyond our time to finish our game even though we were out of time ? We will be back... our new favorite bowling spot hands down!

We celebrated our kids birthday here. THE STAFF DID AMAZING! They check in multiple times, the pizza was great and plenty of room for our big family/friends! Would 100% recommend and plan on coming back! Great place to go for a night of fun with kids or adults!

Visited Shakopee Bowl for the first time yesterday. The place is clean and has a fantastic atmosphere, even for a Sunday afternoon when a lot of other places can feel dead. This bar/restaurant/entertainment center was full of life but not overwhelmingly busy. It fits well with the person who wants to sit at the bar, as well as the family of 5 catching a quick lunch and some pinball. The service was awesome. Sat at the bar where Brad and Jeff took good care of us. We will definitely be back soon!

Much better than I remember it. The whole inside seems to have been remodeled relatively recently, and the food was really good. The service was also excellent. I didn't bowl, but the people I was with all had a great time doing it. I'll be going back here for sure.

Bowling was fun & our server Jayda was amazing!

Had an amazing time watching sweet keys dueling pianos!

Excellent food, service, music and of course bowling

New owners fairly recently. I have been super impressed every time I've been there. I always said the previous owners were under utilizing the space. New owners have completely utilized it more than I could have even thought. I haven't bowled there since, personally, but I can tell you they have improved the food, the events and the community involvement with the bar area drastically!

Entertainment schedule admission is confusing! I hope you made a mint from me enjoying the atmosphere followed by standing in line and waiting to order food and then needing to have reserved a table... All during my first experience here! Ugh! What a headache for staff and patrons! There's got to be a better way.

This place has a virtual--roller coaster, spaceship, cave adventure cart, or however you chose to fly--video game that had my girlfriend and myself yelling in the middle of the arcade with just maybe 4 people around us. I guarantee I will stop back for that one ride alone. The bowling sucks. Pretty sure they glue the pins to the lane and the house balls are lopsided,. Oh and the lanes are crooked.....cause I'm way better than a 92

Excellent atmosphere, very nice and fun, the girls who serve are very friendly, 100% family-friendly, really recommended ?????You forgot about stress ??

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