Sarasota Lanes

2250 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA

Address:	2250 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237, USA
Phone:	+1 941-955-7629
Site:	sarasotalanes.com
Rating:	3.4
Working:	1–10PM 10AM–12AM 5–10PM 5–10PM 1PM–12:30AM 1PM–12:30AM 9:30AM–5PM

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Jordan Dusek

On your Facebook page it states that youre a family friendly establishment, yet you only allow bumpers to someone shorter than your counter. We came to have fun with the whole family, but left upset and unsatisfied because the only ones making the scores were the children. Not everyone knows how to bowl and my wife is not a professional bowler, therefore in her previous bowling trips would use bumpers. This time she was not allowed, yet the 42 year old woman who just so happened to be around 59 (my wife is 53) was using bumpers. When I approached the front counter to ask if we could turn bumpers on for not only my daughter but for my wife as well, I was just given a disgusted face, and a point to the sign that says "BUMPERS ARE ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO CANT SEE OVER THE COUNTER". If you dont know how to bowl, over 49, and enjoy getting gutter balls every turn, this is the place for you! If someone could please explain this rule on how only people who can see over the counter are professional bowlers, please shoot me a message, or email I am dying to know. Will not be returning to Fat man that smells like nachos bowling extravaganza.

Jared Shaheen

Came in for State Tournament. The parking was horrible. Cars parked door to door... you cant help but bump the car next to you... UNLESS you park on the side by the YMCA. Thats where the normal parking is at.. so I was happy about that. While inside, the check in ladies were nice. Didnt really interact with the main staff but they seem friendly. The large fry was basically a small, so I was a little sad about that seeing I like food lol. On to the lanes.. If you need to slide, be careful... its sticky. The lanes are also very unpredictable until about the 3rd game when the lines get burnt and more controllable.. Get it too far out, its going to ride in the gutter. Not far enough out, youll see it rip Brooklyn. Oh and if you get placed on 1 and 2, God bless you of the wall that is like 5 inches away from the lane and approach. The pinsetter messed up 1 time but worked the whole time so that was nice to not have to wait to be fixed. Over all, I would say I was pleased, but upset I bowl like trash... but also happy because I won some cash in brackets haha

Suzi Minahan

Good experience and enjoyed the ambiance. I would have loved to have bowled another game but was told after 9pm no children are allowed, so we left, and as we were leaving saw 2-3 other families still bowling with their children ..... not sure why the rules apply to me and my family considering we spent about $200 that evening and not the other families? A little disappointed to say the least..... it was a Saturday night and we were enjoying our evening with our kids, would have given 5 stars if it werent for that. sorry guys either extend the rules or apply to everyone

Brandon Urban

We bowl here every Sunday. Been coming here for years. Overall the staff is polite and helpful. Food is okay. I mean its bowling alley food not 5 star dining food. They offer your typical house shot and they rotate a few lanes with patterns like the chemealon and cheetah patterns as well as others. No its not the the newest nicest building but its not a trash hole either. We love bowling here and will be bowling here for many years to come.

Nefertiti

The atmosphere was ok. Overall the place just looked dank and dirty. Customer service was such that I will not return. The guy taking the food orders had absolutely no personality and seemed bored. The food was edible (if you were starving), at your own risk, as it did not look the least bit fresh. The "owner" Lori was extremely nasty and condescending in the way she spoke to customers. Will drive the extra miles to a better bowling alley.

Melissa Albrecht

Best bowling experience in the area! They are always innovating and have the latest equipment and services. The food is pretty good too! With a great selection of craft beers on tap and a full bar that is a great extra benefit. The customer service is always prompt and thats saying a lot because it can get pretty busy here at night! Definitely a dont miss!

Jill Ladd

Approaches VERY sticky the whole time we were there. We were there for a tournament. If you slide be careful you do not fall. If you dont slide you are fine. Lane conditions were changing constantly. Very hard to keep up with. If you are going there just for fun then you should enjoy it. Its clean and staff were friendly.

A Private User

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D Lopez

Me and my kids went tonight and a guy saying he was the owner. Charged my non english speaking friend more than others . I asked why he charged more for her. He got mad, told us to leave and called the cops. Very bad customer service. Never again.

Angela Colvin

Ghetto location, rude customer service, and its overall a pretty run-down joint. Definitely check out AMF Gulfgate Lanes, instead. Its a much more welcoming environment, great staff and clean building.

Barbara Zhao

Terrible! False price advertising on website, would not credit the difference! Manager was a jerk! My friends and I will never come here again! Just go to AMF lanes in Sarasota instead!

Chris Dillingham

Horrible. Drive 20 minutes. No lanes available. Multiple lanes broken and half had no one on them but they said those were no to be used. Manager no where to be found. Fffffffff

Michael C

The guy at the front desk was very helpful. They had multiple oil patterns to choose from besides (THS). Overall one of the better alleys in manasota area.

Eric Paden

Sat for and hour waiting for a lane, when we were told 30 minutes when we got there. We still werent called after an hour so we left, wont ever go back.

Randy Reed

Nice atmosphere, but bowlers with blindness will either deal with bumpers, or hope they shoot straight; the alley has no guide rails for lining up.