Reviews of Island Bowl (Bowling Alley)

3401 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260, United States

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Here you have the opinions of real people who purchase the services of Island Bowl (Bowling Alley) in the area close to Delaware.

At the moment the firm gets a rating of 4.0 over 5 and the rating is based on 183 reviews.

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REVIEWS OF Island Bowl IN Delaware

Hurtfulparsley

Had no issues with staff or service! Very nice and they were very helpful! Had fun and the prices were great! In fact we had a great time and we wanted to finish our third game so we purchased another hour and even played a forth game! After that we were tired out so we left early but it was still worth the price! Is there an email that I can contact the owner with?

Railroad Skater

The bowling alley has been steadily improving over the last several years and the $2 Tuesday evenings are of course the main attraction. The lanes score pretty well (I like em kinda dry) and the newer scoring computers are certainly a plus. The overall facility, including the bathrooms, are consistently clean. The machinery is much better maintained than under previous owners, thanks to an older, nice fellow Joseph, (who's well acquainted with the alley's history), and his cohorts. They're all great people to talk to, including Joe Z the owner. He sure knows his stuff, especially decor-wise. Keep up the great work!!!! We need more bowling allies like this. And hope to be back soon.

D Fresh

Amber Marker

Janice Coyle

TheShadowWolfz

Rodney Ibrahim

Nice big bowling alley that is kid friendly (alot of lower weighted balls) and reasonably priced. Staff was helpful, even allowing us to put our name on the waitlist and to call in to see how much longer we have. We will be back

Anthony Martino

Ron

We had fun here they have a bar with reasonable drink prices. Not a super updated bowling alley

Melissa Hearon

Lynn De Zaio

Its a fun place to enjoy on a rainy day.

Callum McKinney

Marissa Neal

Teresa A.

Great for bowling and large groups.

Angelique Hancock

Girl night very fun here! Nice atmosphere

Angel Figueroa

Anthony Lafferty

Star Bermdez

Chris Ragu

Omg they never oil there lanes....NEVER

Mary Avella

They were out of the food we wanted. I used the bathroom and they were out of soap, paper and paper towels it was a mess they only had two people working. It was also very hot. We will not be returning to this bowling alley.

Valentina Danise

Rude staff too pricy

Paul Rigano

It's your average bowling alley. Pretty standard stuff. Arcade and bar attached.

Karen Suwald

Enjoy bowling Friendly atmosphere is great

Stephen Purcell

Very nice

Jessica Allen

Brandi Seip

robert kraemer

Brandon Crecco

We went on a rainy day so it was INCREDIBLY crowded. The facility itself was clean, fun, and we'll operated. But the fact that this is the only bowling alley in the area means everyone and their mother flocks to it when it rains. If you're ok with waiting 45 minutes for a lane and dealing with inconsiderate children then yes this is a totally good place! If not, maybe pick a different activity for the day

Bee Rimi

Went here for an 8yr old bday party. Pizza was okay. We all had fun!

Steven Cranmer

Raymond Gray

Lots of funnnnnnn

Danielle Blair

Lots of fun! Wish the balls were more organized to be honest.

Mark Cirillo

I just attended a family event for Dr Vecere here and I must say was I impressed. I bowled here 30 years ago and never imagined the place could look this good. Place was clean, staff unbelievable and the food was great. Will definitely be back.

Angry Momom By dank bouls

The lanes were so terrible and the place was dirty not a place to bring young kids and In my experience it was just bad and there was no oil pattern they were chipped not updated and was just disappointing

maddicakes08

Brian Rodgers

A clean spot to bowl with good prices. The staff is very friendly and understanding. My favorite place to bowl!

Manuel Pena

Good bowling place with friendly Staff, small arcade but fun.

albert Rivas

Excellent

Jmoney 1

We decided to go bowling on a rainy day with nothing else to do. We waited an hour and half to bowl when we were told 45 minutes, then the lanes were horrible. No oil and it was impossible to curve the ball. Waste of time!!!

Elizabeth Mangerson

It was a great place to relax with the family. We had pizza and drinks with a great weekend special. It wasnt very crowded and we were able to have a really great time.

rebecca may flowers

Decent bowling place.

robert thompson

Good prices but a little out dated

James Powell

Dya Mont

Great!!

Ron Bright

Lots of fun!!

Scott Farr

Dirty everywhere. Lanes need to be replaced. They're warped and not maintained. Not coming back again. Price is not worth the value!

Benjamin Smith

Very poor information about the hours. Facebook says one thing, website says another. Definitely wouldn’t recommend. Very poor marketing and management.

GlobaL Fanatic

Excellent bowling - for both beginners like me and the "pros"

Carolyn Kalpas

ThePickle AndTheSquirrel

It's okay and the food is what you would expect from a average bowling alley but the electronics might mess up at least once during your game

Karl Hummel

Awesome bowling alley. Staff was very nice.

Caroline Alferoff

Raquel Sirianni

Bill Lukasik

JD Yeh

$2 everything Tuesdays after 6.

Tim Kelly

Disliked that they charged me an extra 5 bucks due to rain.

Cindy Mauro

Good fun

Faith Howard

Great place

Jackie Martinez

Bill Farreny

Great place to go with your family.

Felicita Ramos

Victor Munoz

Solid lanes, recent owner has made great changes and really taken care of the alley. Incredible bowlers, amazing pro shop, they've got just about everything you need in one stop for the casual and more avid bowlers.

Bill Pojedinec

Great Place to bowl. The staff are really nice and helpful.

Davit Asatryan

Had a Birthday Party. Good time. Kids had fun.

Steve Morrison

Nice place, went a few times, wasn't too over crowded. It's a pretty big place with lots of room to move around. Lanes are nice, clean and function as intended. They have food and beer too.

Ryan Grinde

Derek Ayala

Jon Ackley

Staff yelled at us when we told them that the ball return want returning our bowling balls, into our two hour game deal that they had someone came over and opened the ball return to find out that there was balls from the previous game still lodged in and told us to not throw them but it was the previous people before us. Then thirty minutes later we could start our gameand one of the balls got stuck again, then we went to the desk and said something then where told that we weren't getting the 30 minutes back that we payed for and that they weren't gonna offer us anything for the inconvenience. I will not throw money at this place anymore, its a sorry excuse for a bowling alley. Not to mention the staffing here are not understandable. I don't recommend this place unless you want to get ripped off.

Alexandrea Kensinger

A little on the expensive side but it is a very clean establishment with a great atmosphere.

George Lorenz

Tony Klingos

C Robert

This place has come a LONG way in the year and a half the new owner's had it. Of course I liked and miss the previous owner too, but the new ownership has made some much needed changes here. The maintenance guys are real nice, down to earth and do a nice job. This is the best this place has ever looked in 20 years!!! They repainted the interior and added better lighting. The bathroom is immaculately clean. And though the wooden lanes still need upgrading, they replaced the pin decks with synthetic ones which, alone, works wonders for the score. The new bowling balls and pins score better than before, and mechanical breakdowns don't seem to happen nearly as much as before. Food was pretty good too.

Mark Bisignaro Jr

This is a response to Zach Rohrer's comments. First let me say that Zach's comments are nothing more than whining words that distort the facts about Island Bowl and how well prepared this establishment is for all families and bowlers. Zach, you should check your facts, get them straight, understand what you are saying, know a little about the owner before posting these kinds of accusations on a public forum. Your words are simply inaccurate as the owner has personally addressed AND corrected within his response to you. The claim that the owner had no staff members working is false and inaccurate. There were employees of the center working when I got there at 9:45 am to help run the tournament in which Zach participated. I am not an employee of Island Bowl, but I can assure you that employees of Island Bowl were present when I arrived at 9:45 am. So, Zach's comments about lack of staff members are lies. Island Bowl is a family run business and all family members were working the entire day until I left Island Bowl after 6:00 pm. The owners personal family members were working the front counter/computer system and snack bar areas. Secondly, Zach's claim that there was "nothing ready for the bowlers" is false. unfair, and not legitimate. This statement is vague in itself and is inaccurate. What exactly wasn't ready for the bowlers? Zach made a claim yet failed to support his words with evidence to be defended. I can assure you that EVERYTHING was ready for bowlers of this tournament. Island Bowl, its owners, and its employees are passionate about the sport of bowling and the integrity of the game. Thus, Island Bowl guaranteed that the facility was fully operational for the bowlers needs when they arrived. The owner, himself, was oiling the lanes prior to the tournament, made sure the approaches were cleaned and the pin setters worked properly for the bowlers to have a successful event. The owners wife ran the snack bar while his daughter ran the front counter with flawless customer service. In addition, I can verify that an employee of Island Bowl reported to work between 5:00 and 6:00 am to ensure that the the tournament staff and bowlers had EVERYTHING needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience. Tables and electrical outlets were available for tournament staff to use, the sitting areas/tables were cleaned for spectators, carpets were vacuumed, vending machines were stocked with cold drinks, computer systems worked properly, the heating system operated properly at a comfortable temperature. Should I keep listing things to prove that Island Bowl had EVERYTHING ready for the bowers? Okay, I will.... Bathrooms were cleaned, toilet paper was stocked, trashcans were emptied, food was stocked for food orders, the bar was open with cold beverages. I think I've made my point with plenty of details and evidence to counter Zach's false and distorted comments of the truth about the excellence of the bowling center. Joe, the owner, and the Island Bowl staff/crew are exceptional customer service representatives and hosts of Southern Jersey Shore USBC tournaments. Joe's leadership is and continues to be a #1 supporter of customer service and to the integrity of the sport of bowling and bowlers of all levels. His leadership was evident on the day of the tournament as he and I have previously addressed. Island Bowl is great place for bowling events and much more. This proprietor provides EVERYTHING to bowlers of all levels when they walk into this establishment.

Jennifer Giordano

We wandering in after eating at Alfe’s (downstairs). Couldn’t have been better for two adults, two teenagers, and a 6 year old. Great lanes, nicely renovated, very nice and helpful staff. We’ll be back!

Douglas Brangs

Jacki Wescott

Fun

Sarah Michelle Hill

I love Island Bowl. I came late to my sister's birthday last week but I enjoyed hanging there! I snagged some pizza, which we brought home and actually tastes amazing reheated! I also ordered a pizza burger that I ate and enjoyed! Bowling prices are fair and it's a fun family meet up place! (I also can't stop thinking about their Walking Dead Pinball machine.) I'll be back in the summer!

Erica Ramos

Nice staff. Dont buy drinks here not good over priced

Aurielle Smith

Great beach stuff and they make great t-shirts

wayne harris

Staff was great food great the family had best time

Hovhannes Avetisyan

It's ok

Matt Cohen

Nice place, have good Tuesday deals, and redpin nights on Saturday. Scoring in some lanes aren't accurate, but staff is friendly and helpful.

John Gillespie

Very clean family friendly great food plus has a bar for the adults

Jake Eiseman

Classic bowling lanes. The retro feel is nice and the price is reasonable. Great for a rainy day on vacation or just for a night out.

Noelle Kalogeris

Tuesday discount night is the best bargain on the island if you have kids

Zach Rohrer

I went to island bowl today for a bowling tournament with the usbc and the owner had no employees show up on time and had nothing ready for the bowlers. I will NEVER go back to this place due to the lack of leadership shown from the owner. Poor service all around. I will take my money and service somewhere else next time.

dick ky

The gang an I had a good time.we went in there for weather.thought bowling would b fun an different. The roof started leaking.then my dorry mate Mike got a strike. The whole place shut down.all the boards that keep score.shut off.power generator came on.then the place shut down.who said there in no higher power.i believe

crystal fulmer

Jayelle Smith

Eduardo Garcia

Alexander Ortiz

Raj Kedda

Great Place to have fun

Stephen Sardos

anne macneal

Awesome!

Joe Marano

Staff were very friendly. Very clean building. Lots of fun.

Shaila Gonzales Rivera

DEAN MARLETTA

Worse bowling ally ever. Lanes felt like a gym floor. Don't think they have ever heard of oil at this place. If had to bowl another game here I would chop my leg off.

William Sweeney

The whole family can come and have fun

Lisa Munn

cool girl

Family fun for everyone

Beth Jones

Joey Gaynor

This is in response to Zach Rohrer's comment. The tournament was scheduled to start at 11am and they had staffing there by 9:30 to welcome my tournament staff so that we were prepared to start our tournament by 11am. Joe and his staff are always great to my Southern Jersey Shore USBC team and I hope that we can continue. Joe has made great strides at the center and I thank him for his hospitality as always.

Monica Legerton

Great place to have birthday or family time or just to have fun with friends

cat_owo

Fun place for a birthday

XxMrJGamingxX Official

Food is okay best experience with family expensive food expensive place in general. Good deals.

Kevin Linz

Leeann Gailums

Donna Karmade

Dennis Dunwoodie

Very nice place to go with the family, just not very handicap accessible.

Mark Wieland

mickey corea

could use better food and drinks very small selection

Tim

Great prices and fun place to bring the family. Not the most modern bowling location but it still has everything you need. Affordable food, beer, and lanes.

Dennis Hopp

If you dont go on a Tuesday expect to pay alot

John Boccone

Pretty good A small problem with air conditioning otherwise.....

Jeanette Eckert-Givens

Very nice staff! The girl at the snack bar was the best! It was our hockey teams end of season party! Great day out and off the video games!

Matt Lewocz

Christie Labovitz

ERNESTO Bailey

Very nice place.family oriented like.

alex bailey

Robert Kleiner

A nice place to go for the family.

Joe Civitella

Robert Poserina

Great place, great people!

Missy Watton

Lots of fun. Cool place.

Ryan Waller

Came in for two games while on vacation. so heres what I see. renovations have slighly been made front desk area looks decent but beyond that is bad. I dont mind a dated bowling alley looks wise but the lanes need to be in working order, so when your game is compromised its no fun. So heres the lane details. Got lane 15. 1. The front end of all of the lanes the boards are cracked. 2. The lanes arent oiled properly. ive gone to brunswick zone, local alleys in PA and never had a house ball grip in the first 10 feet of the lane as hard as it did here. Im not a pro, but I do put a bit of spin on the ball push it right and let it swing back. Here it immediately started gripping and curved to the gutter well before the end of the lane. 3. Lanes arent level or flat. I took my 6yo with me she rolls the ball slower. you can watch the ball run into a path in the boards. when she threw the ball straight it would randomly start changing direction half way down the lane and always end up in the same spot 4. bumpers are either up or down for the lane for every bowler. wanted bumpers for my child but was told they can either be up or down for all bowlers.

Greg Keil

Beth Tozer

Love it here especially on tuesdays when it it $2 tuesdays

KC K

Erwin Rommel

The food was terrible and the floor is very slippery to the left on the Ally the only good thing is the cheese fries

Kristen Wilson

My husband and I recently went on a tuesday night for his little sisters birthday. We had a good time but I wouldn't say its a family atmosphere, there was teenagers humping each other, cussing like truckers and singing along to Big Sean I don't f*** with you. Please clean up some of the vulgar!

Nikki Bowen

Lots of fun! Friendly staff!

Chris Murray

Always a good place to bowl

Joe Bender

Marcia Douglass

Joe Massa

Great for the whole family and nicely kept facility.

Lesley Hall

I called ahead to ask if they had wheelchair bowling ball ramps, I was told they did. When we arrived (on a very rainy day), we learned the bowling alley is upstairs with no elevator, it would have been nice of we were informed that when I had called inquiring about the ball ramp.

Linda Mignone

Stan Stankiewicz

I, Went there for my niece's birthday party had a great time pizza and food was good only bad part was the bar was closed had to go down stairs to a nother bar for a beer and bring it up

Sandi Mcgrath

Tara Buckley

Had a lot of fun, hoping to go back again!

Murray Williamson

Before I go into my review I'm going to take a stand against idiots who hide behind fake names like the review posted by Mr. "Incredible"! You have got to be kidding. Are you a competitor or something? Oh and by the way the lanes are supposed to be slippery, that's why bowling shoes slide! My family rented 2 lanes and purchased their Pizza Pins and Coke Special. How can you go wrong? One package and everything is included. The Pizza was great and the Soda Ice Cold. Other than being beaten by my entire family this was a great ending to a otherwise awful weekend. The young girl behind the counter was quick and very accommodating and the young man delivered our food at the specified time. No issues here and from what I saw and heard everyone else was having a great time. We never knew Island Bowl was here but after this experience we will definitely be back next time we come down the shore.

Riley Simpson

Bill Wotring

This place Sucks! 3 hour wait with 6 people in the lobby while others wait to see if the 80 other familes on the list decide to ever come back. 3 pinball machines, 1 works. 2 air hockey tables, 1 works. Young chick at the counter is beyond clueless. I realize she was overwhelmed but really? And the place smells like a$$! Great Location though.

David Dorsey

Ok

William Cortes

Humbly friendly atmosphere. And very affordable to anyone who wants to have a pleasant time!

Raymond Letts

Armond Capano

MIKE Villeda

Glenn Hartem

Never crowded, pool and shuffle board...very reasonable prices..

Angelina Sharp

It was HOT Apparently the Air conditioning was in need of repair, so my children and I literally melted, despite the faint circulation of the ceiling fans. Nonetheless, we did make the best of it, as they offer a great deal for groups such as mine, that included shoes, 2 hours of bowling, pizza and a pitcher of soda

Gabrielle Bowdy

We called for the prices since we are not from around here and the guy was so rude he literally was like ughhh! Over the phone. So we will not be coming here.

Dylan Mcgraw

Barbara Flinchum

Very nice... it was clean......only issue I had was it was a little too pricey

Mike Pannelli

a great with the family or with friends. they have a bar

Heather Laserre

Dominic Calabria

Mike Gehret

Naa

Tasha Turner

This place is your basic bowling alley with an arcade, food service area and bar. HOWEVER, the employees alone warrant 5 stars. They are awesome and the most polite people I’ve ever met. Not only did they accommodate my friends request for a diet drink in addition to the 2 litter that came with the plan. They allowed me to charge my phone in the alley and watched it so no one would steal it. They were very polite, the music was family friendly and most importantly the bathrooms were clean! Definitely will be back.

Business Hours of Island Bowl in Delaware

SUNDAY
12–5PM
MONDAY
(COLUMBUS DAY) 12–10PM HOURS MIGHT DIFFER
TUESDAY
12PM–12AM
WEDNESDAY
CLOSED
THURSDAY
12–10PM
FRIDAY
12PM–12AM
SATURDAY
12PM–12AM

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