The Ballroom Bowl - Yorkville

I had such a great experience at The Ballroom Bowl! My girlfriend and I went for a late lunch and then did an hour of bowling, and honestly, it was perfect. We had a 12:30 reservation, so the place was completely empty when we arrived (they open at 12), which I personally loved—it made everything feel so relaxed. I was told that after 5 PM it gets really busy, which makes sense, but I think it’s still such a cute facility. The restaurant itself was amazing. They had half-price appetizers during happy hour (weekends and Mondays), which was such a great deal. We tried a few things, including their pizza and cocktails, and everything was absolutely delicious. Kate was our server, and she was incredible—friendly, attentive, and had such a positive energy. It really made the experience even better. The bowling was fun too! The hour session was clean, well-maintained, and just the right amount of time. My only suggestion would be that for people who spend a decent amount at the restaurant (say $100+), it would be nice if there was some kind of discount for bowling—it’s understandable that the restaurant and bowling are separate, but it could be a nice perk. Overall, I had an amazing time, and I highly recommend The Ballroom. Great food, awesome service, fun bowling, and lots to do in the area. We will definitely be back!

We had such a great time at this bowling— fun vibes, smooth service, and a night that just flowed. But the real highlight was our server, Lore. She was attentive, quick, and genuinely kind, making us feel right at home. Definitely a place we’d love to come back to.

ballroom was so amazing and accommodating for my friend kinsley’s birthday! all the staff were so kind and helpful. we had so so much as a big group!!!

Only knew of ballroom nights in my student years (Saturday night ballroom on John, anyone?). Visited this new location and everything was super clean and new. Also can’t beat their daily specials. 1/2 price from 12-4 on Sat and Sun… and $4 lagers?? Great house lager, super crisp and no aftertaste from usual cheap beers. Great service. Extended our time by 30 mins when we asked, no problem.

We had a good time at The Ballroom Yorkville! The atmosphere was really nice, and the bowling lanes were well maintained. Each lane had plenty of bowling balls to choose from, and our group had a full 60 minutes to play. There was a small technical issue at one point, but the staff handled it quickly and even compensated us for the time we lost — really appreciated the great customer service! It wasn’t too busy for a weekday, though the bowling lanes were fairly popular, so I’d definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Overall, a fun experience and a great spot to hang out with friends!