Bowlmor Cupertino

I’m really surprised to see the reviews here because I came this past Friday and experience no issues whatsoever.
Price is a bit more expensive but the atmosphere was awesome, service was really friendly and the entire place was super clean. We got a lane right away and the bar was quick to get us our drinks.
Best bowling alley I’ve been to in my book!

Worst experience ever! Came on Monday, MLK day. Waited over an hour for a lane even though there were plenty of open lanes. The girl at the front desk was not friendly. When asked why some of the lanes are not open, she said they were under maintenance. Too many lanes to be out of commission, imo, especially for a day when many people were off. We decided to have lunch while we waited for our lane.
The food service is the worst part. We waited over 30 minutes and no one came around to our table. They were clearly understaffed, so we had to go to the bar to place our order. I ordered a southwestern salad with chicken. What I got was a Caesar salad with some corn. The cook needs to memorize their menu!!! They left off the black beans, bell peppers and jack cheese. When I told the girl at the bar, she said she would take it back to the kitchen. What I got in return was my original salad and some black beans. I was too hungry at that point to deal with it so I ate it anyway. As soon as we got our food, they called us for our lane. Worst timing!
To make a long story short, the last bit of our experience is the bathroom. It needed some serious attention. The carpet on the way to the restrooms was soiled and the women’s restaurant was so filthy! It was apparent that they did not have janitorial service that day.
Unless they change management, we will not return to this place. It’s unfortunate because it seems like it would be a cool place.

Looks like this would be a fun place but we didn’t get to experience it because how poorly it is run. We came in at 7pm on a Sunday night, we were quoted a 2 hour wait time so we went to dinner and came back at 920pm only to be told there was still 15 parties in front of us.
Why this was particularly frustrating was because both at 7pm and 920pm there were visibly many, many open lanes. There appeared to be only one,
Overworked, woman manning the front desk. There’s no pager system or cell phone calling system to let parties know when a lane comes available. I have to imagine with better communication among employees, better lane and time management of parties bowling this could all be avoided.
I felt compelled to review because this bowling alley is leaving so much money on the table by not servicing parties the way they should. Many other parties were upset too, asking to speak to the manager.
You should hire a consultant and leverage available technology to better manage your business and customer expectations. This is Silicon Valley, hire smart people who can analyze the pain points in your business and improve your reviews.
Also, don’t allow children after a certain time. It’s not appropriate and irritating to your customers that come in post 8 or 9pm.

Okay, so I didn’t even bowl here when I came last. I did when it was called Strikes though and it’s pretty much the same. It’s a nice setup, pretty big place. Front left is the bowling lanes, lots of them. To the right is a little seating area and a big bar. In the back is where the games are and past the games are the bathrooms. Back when it was Strikes, a friend of mine had her birthday here. We had lots of appetizers and it was open bar, I don’t know what she paid but I know it was obviously a per person thing. When I was there last, I saw a few other big parties, I’m sure they were doing something similar. Make sure to check their hours and even call a head to check if they are allowing new bowlers because last time the reason we didn’t bowl was because there was a few big parties I guess and because of that, they weren’t renting out anymore lanes even though it was a few hours before close. Not a big problem, just wish we had known a head of time.

Fantastic futuristic bowling alley. This place really got it right with décor. It has a really nice calming ambience, but also one you can party in. The huge projector screens are really convenient, as you can see them right as you’re bowling. The open tab feature is nice although the computers are a little clunky. Service is generally nice but the food is average, though that isn’t all that important. The Sunday night deals are fantastic (come on sundays). The place is huge so you usually get a lane pretty quickly. There’s also pool, bocce, and overpriced table tennis. Great for birthday parties. Unlike homestead lanes, this place is chic, modern, and made for everyone.

I worked here when it was Strike. The reviews here are fairly accurate. Everything LOOKS great and organized. But the service is sub par, and they kind of have a nasty attitude about everything.
The best part is, they fired me for writing an honest but negative review about them on Unilocal.Apparently they can’t handle the truth. I’m glad they fired me though, as I hated working there. You would get off at 12 or 1am sometimes. Even when you’ve been standing around waiting for nothing.

Bigger than we were expecting. About 30 lanes. Nothing special but it gets the job done. Interior is a little nicer than the mall it sits in. Very friendly staff.

We had a party of ~22 and Bowlmor was an awesome place to get in some bowling. My review is on the actual facilities itself because I honestly do not know how much we paid. I do know that what we paid for included shoe rental, 4 pitchers of beer and unlimited bowling for ~2 hours.
I really loved the range of music they played and the place is pretty large. There is pool, bowling and bocce ball :) …also…there is a full bar!!! I did not try any food since we already ate dinner beforehand so I can’t speak on the food either.
Could my review change based on $$$ spent and bang for you buck? …maybe…

I will start off by saying the facilities were very nice. It was very clean and the private area we rented out had nice couches, pool tables, bocee ball courts, and air hockey tables. There were lot’s of TV’s showing sports, a full bar, and decent music. The service was a different story.
The food was not ready when the event started. Came out about 30 minutes after starting. Not a huge deal, but kind of threw off the schedule we had planned. When we asked for more cups and water they made it seem like it was an inconvenience even though unlimited water and soda were included with the rental package. Also, at first they only brought out cups and we had to ask again for water. Lastly, when we were leaving they boxed up they pizzas for us. But, when we walked away to the bar to get a drink we forgot the (5) pizzas on the table. Instead of walking the pizzas over to us or asking us if we wanted to grab them, they just threw them away. Each of this pizzas was around $ 15 so they just threw away $ 75. When I asked the event host where the pizzas were, she said «I don’t know, they probably got thrown away». No apology, no nothing. After spending over $ 4,000 for our event I thought they would be a little bit more accommodating.
Overall, the facilities are very nice, but the service is sub par. My employees enjoyed the event, but the service could’ve been MUCH better.

Do not come here, such a rip off. I’ve never been here so I had an open mind. The place had a cool vibe music playing loud but not to loud where you won’t here your friends talking to you, the interior had a modern look which I like and the place was huge. But one thing that I should’ve taken as a red flag that it was pretty darn empty for a Saturday night.
Let me just cut to the chase, Way over priced. I’m not used to having a bowling alley with an open tab.
PEOPLE they charge each person for each game.
I had a party of 4 and we played four games. The total came to $ 169!!! I would’ve went somewhere else if I knew this. It was a little over 36 dollars per person!!! To bowl!!! … I’m not rich and if I was I would not be bowling. I will not come way to expensive.
This place is over rated, over priced. No wonder no one was there! Dead give away! Be ware!

This place is pretty cool. Only reason why I gave it 3 stars is the price on activities. I mean $ 4 for one game of pool… $ 15 an hour for ping pong… $ 8 a game for bowling and $ 8 for shoes??? In my opinion thats pretty steep … A pint of IPA was $ 8 … This place looks great inside and a lot of stuff to do but its just really expensive!

A lounge like adult bowling alley that serves alcohol. Alcohol is standard price, as is the bowling. You can only look forward to discounted rates on Monday. The atmosphere is hip, non-​stuffy, and they have projector screens over each lane so you can watch sports while you bowl. Good place for groups because of the huge real estate.

You have to keep an open-​mind when you bowl here. Your score should be taken with a grain of salt, but the unpredictability is what makes the game more fun! Let’s just say the sensors aren’t the best quality, and neither are the mechanisms to clear the pins. That means a few extra points here and there, which I’m not complaining about. As long as I’m not getting fewer points than what I deserve :)
Monday night unlimited bowling for $ 15 including shoe rental is not a bad deal. We ended up playing about four rounds. It wasn’t very crowded, but it seemed like everyone was having a grand ‘olé time with some adult beverages, top 40s dance tunes, and some bowwlin’.

SUNDAY FUNDAY! $ 3.50ish shoe rentals and games.
TONS OF SCREENS /​TV’s! I was surprised to find out that this is what happens when a bowling alley and a sports bar have a baby. I just watched game 2 of the NBA Finals while playing a few frames AND the place was pretty much empty. The huge bar /​restaurant area had maybe… a dozen people tops. This will be one of my go-​to spots to watch some sporting events.
The bar was kind of pricey. I guess it makes sense since it’s a bowling alley but I never knew $ 7 drafts existed outside of SF.

They wouldn’t let our 3 year old bowl. She turns 4 next month. We left immediately.
We bowl at the Bowlmor near Oakridge all the time with no issues.

I recently had a birthday party here and it was an absolute blast. It was a Monday night, so I didn’t need to make a reservation or anything. We first decided to play a little bocce ball. The courts are clean and very big. Lots of room for big groups. The cost was 20 bucks or something for an hour. We played 4v4 and used just about the entire hour.
After bocce, we went to go bowl. On Monday nights they had unlimited bowling with shoes for $ 15! A great deal. The lanes were very nice, computers worked fine and the music was on point. Me and my group had a really fun time here! We didn’t use the bar or have any food so I can’t rate that.
I’ll be back!

Whenever I read bad Unilocal before going somewhere I like to give the business the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes I disagree with the Unilocal and love the place– this time the Unilocal were completely on point.
Just a terrible experience all around. Thankfully we were with friends so the company was great but the whole thing was just off. My cocktail was so sweet that I had a hangover the next day despite only having one– not normal.
The food was basically inedible. We had the flatbread, pretzels and avocado hummus. I came hungry and was sorely disappointed. We sent the flatbread back with someone who appeared to be a manager or in charge and she didn’t apologize or offer us anything to replace it despite it being in tact.
The pretzels were cold and not edible.
The hummus was ok-​ish. More edible than the other items but not enjoyable.
For a night that cost $ 100+ for 4 people between the bowling fees and the food, I would certainly not come back.

I really, really like Bowlmor. I’ve only been to a few bowling alleys but this has got to be my favorite. I enjoy the dim lights, lit bowling lanes, and clean venue. They also have pool tables, arcade games, air hockey and bocce ball.
It’s pretty expensive to bowl here on a normal day, but they have deals!
— Sunday after 6PM: $ 3.45 per game and about $ 3.49 shoe rental.
— Monday-​Sunday for groups of 4: Before 8PM $ 22.55 per person for 2 games, shoe rental, 1 large pizza and 1 liter of soda. After 8PM $ 18.05 (not valid Friday and Saturday after 8PM).
— Monday after 8PM: Unlimited bowling and shoe rental for $ 15.19.
The food here isn’t bad either! I’ve only had the crab and artichoke dip and the chicken quesadilla and both were really good.
Service is great too! The last time we went, some of the kids from the next lane kept crawling on our seats and trying to bowl in our lane. The manager saw and asked if we wanted to move over to an empty lane to avoid being bothered. He even had our scores moved and stayed to make sure everything was good before he left us.
I personally don’t like bowling, but this place makes it fun and that says a lot! There’s a reason why this place is more packed than the mall.

I’m not a bowler, but we had our work holiday party here, so guess what? I’m coming.
I can’t comment on the pricing as it was free, but I’m sure it’s not a cheap place for bowling as it seemed a little on the fancy side. The lanes are pretty cool as they lighted with magical lights and there are huge TV screens in the background.
They provided out was some really thin pizza, but it was awesome, so that’s a bonus. Again, I don’t like bowling, but if it’s free, then I’m down and it provided me a chance to try and figure out what I’ve been doing wrong my entire life.
There is a bar and it seems like a cool place to chill if you enjoy bowling. Not a bad place overall.

Fabulous bowling alley.
Back when I was a kid, bowling was a fun way to spend time with family or friends (or both). That, along with roller skating rinks, which were a total blast as a kid.
Most of the bowling alleys that I remember in the San Jose/​Santa Clara area are long gone now, but I’m so glad there are still some places that continue to exist. They’re a place that I find is somewhat culturally significant to the history of this valley (kind of like the Century Theaters) and because they promote group activity and recreation, still have their place today.
Bowlmor used to be Strike. This is a place that’s fun and hip and great for all ages. It’s not the cigarette and beer crowd that I remember, although there’s cocktails and plenty of «lounge» type of activities like pool. They also had bocce ball courts.
When we were there my husband said that they got rid of the arcade games, so maybe they moved them somewhere else or they’re mostly gone. It’s dark and noisy with tons of neon and lots and lots of big screens. They have a bar with a pretty impressive drink menu, and lots of things like chicken wings, pizza, fries, and sliders. Their website is pretty cool and has a lot of information.
However I didn’t get to really enjoy any of that. It was a kids party and I had to Be-​HAVE myself.
So in regards to the kids party: Everything seemed to go rather smoothly. However, it was an hour and a half. I personally think that’s too long for an activity like bowling in regards to children under 10. After the practice round, an employee came over to go over safety rules with the kids before they started playing the scored game.
The safety rules are so important, because the kids will do bizarre things like hold the balls over their heads. Also, they tend to congregate very closely around the player that is bowling and if you’ve ever seen a kid under 10 bowl, some of them make the most exaggerated movements, like tossing the ball from chest-​level, throwing the ball up instead of forward, or swinging the ball back so hard that it looks like their arm is going to come out of its socket and it’s hard for me to not imagine the ball going the wrong way.
So, after the first game and going into the 2^nd, some of the kids had abandoned it and were running around the alley, playing hide and seek and going coo coo –a lemonade was spilled and a worker came by and cleaned it up. The pizza came out (it looked really good) and the kids went straight from bowling to eating. That’s my only gripe, seriously –that the bathrooms are in one spot and the only way to get kids’ hands clean is by a wet wipe. If a kid has to use the bathroom, it’s past the pool tables and the bocce ball court, past the JC Penney/​parking garage entrance and down a hall. I know that this can’t be helped, but if they had another bathroom, even a few stalls located closer to the center that would make a big difference for parents with kids.
In any case, I really did like this place. It seems like a really fun spot for nearly everyone to bowl a few games and hang out.