Saddleback Lanes

Saddleback lanes is old, Run down and is in need of a make-​over. They are renovating part of it to make it Better. Right now the bar area is old and small, I heard it is in the process of changing.
Bar: The Lady bartenders (they also waitress for the leagues) are great and friendly. The Guy bartender is horrible, He doesn’t know how to make drinks properly. He over pours the alcohol and needs to be trained on how to make drinks properly. He stands there and does nothing must of the time.
Food: The food area is in the process of changing so it appears small. The food is delicious in my opinion. For bowling alley food, it is very good. Try the bacon burger with fries, its good.
Try the Burgers!
The lanes are run down, beat up and needs to be replaced. The bowling alley needs a huge make-​over.
Bowling is an expensive activity. Join a League!

Currently under remodel. Lanes were nice and smooth, balls were in great shape, and the monitors were new. Price was a little high per hour but overall they have done a nice job remodeling the place. Went on a wednesday night and the lanes were 30 $/​hr and shoes were 4.50. Specials do not start till after 9. Will def go back again until this place becomes overcrowded.

This is great for good old fashioned family fun. This kids love it and there is a game area in addition to the bowling. It is no frills, but a good value. Lot of staff available and very friendly. We’ve been able to get multiple lanes together in a short time. They don’t take reservations though.

Going bowling with good people… What’s there not to love? Definitely a local vibe with ‘loves to bowl’ crew, speaking ‘suburban bowling dialect’ which I’m not at all familiar with… Wish I could bowl as well as them but don’t want to put the effort into being a local. Still it’s fascinating to watch. Lots of fun and laughter to be found amongst the crowd. The place is well kept and definitely stays busy most nights. Staff is knowledgable and professional. Def will come back

The place is clean and it’s very nice for a bowling alley. The lady at the front desk was on the phone when we came in and that cost us an extra 10 or $ 20 because at 5 o’clock the price goes up. We were here at 4:57 and waited on the phone and then got our shoes and when she got off the phone it was 5:01 I think we will avoid this place and experiment with different bowling alleys from here on out.

I used to bowl here in leagues and many weekends too. It’s been awhile, and a few things have changed for the worse. the pay-​by-​the –hour only rule is ridiculous and makes bowling rushed and un-​enjoyable. On top of bowling faster than normal, it’s so hot in there everyone in my group was sweating and uncomfortable. The constant cosmic bowl makes it feel more like chunky cheese than bowling. The staff, although nice, do not monitor the players who do not follow the rules. There were kids playing in the oily lanes, too many kids per lane, kids standing in groups in the bowling area, kids throwing mulitble balls at once. Where has bowling etiquette gone? I realize parents need to be watching their kids, but when they don’t, just like any other business establishment, it’s up to the staff to make sure things are running normal for the enjoyment of others.
Even though this is the closest alley, we will not come back here for the waste of money, time and the aggravation ever again.

Balls stick & jam in rear… computer jams… down over 15 minutes and they gave us 5. Poor service. Poor attitude. Stay away from Lane 29. Or perhaps… go to another place. So dislike to complain, BUT

I do have to say this is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. My friend suggested bowling so we figured we’d go. When we arrived we check the prices they charged us $ 12.00 extra and the service was bad. We played anyways and we had an awful time. My burger was Undercooked and tasted awful, they disabled bumpers for the new player in our group. We ended up leaving early and not completing our 44.00 hour. The place was bad enough without expensive prices. Definitely not recommended.

This place gets 2 instead of 1 star because the lights during their special Thrus night bowling was cool looking! Kudos for that! However, the lanes are way to close together. I felt that I was bowling on top of the people next to me, which was very distracting and semi-​uncomfortable. The seating area is too close to the lane and there isnt the normal elevated step. They need larger lanes or more space between the lanes. They also didn’t have 9 weight balls, which is what I usually use… only an 8 and 10. It was also very hot… maybe because we were so close so there was lots of body heat?
There reason this is a 2 and not 3/​is because the people who bowl there don’t seem to have bowling etiquette; TONs of high schools kids there who stand in the lanes while you are bowling waiting for their ball and just talking/​hanging out. Also, they don’t get their own balls and just use yours… which means you have to wait for your own balls to come back because the kid took it (-.-). Then to make matters worse — half way through your turn bowling — you see them running next to you bowling at the same time. So distracting and not that fun.
The alley should probably put a sign up somewhere that explains bowler etiquette to wait until the bowler is done and sit down — not hang out by the lanes. they had something flash on the screen before you bowl, but people don’t seem to read it. a sign or reoccurring reminders on the screen between turns might be good.
…Maybe we just got unlucky because we are sandwiched between two groups of kids who were inconsiderate. However, I looked around and all the other lanes had similar problems of people standing in the lane waiting for balls and bowling at the same time as someone who just started bowling… so I think not.
With the above said… it is a decent place for kids, but if you want more serious bowling environment, then you shouldn’t go at night for bowling or go somewhere else. the day bowling might be better here, but I don’t think I’ll be back for awhile.

always a fun time! My friends and I decided to go a few nights ago and I was surprised to see all kinds of cool weekly deals they offer. The prices seemed very reasonable to me, even without the deals, but I can never argue with a chance to save.
The staff is friendly as well. There was one point in the night where the pin set up was screwed up a bit so we flagged down the closest staff member we saw and he came over right away with a smile and helped us out. He asked me to bowl one more time so he could set it up again. I completely flubbed and only knocked one pin down (no change for me since I play for fun and not for score). He smiled as I walked back and jokingly asked if he wanted him to add a few to my score while he was there. I really got a kick out of that and started laughing. I love it when the staff can have a good time and connect with the customers instead of just going through the motions. I always get that feeling when I’m here. Try it out, its a whole lot of fun!

Love the new look, but the bar needs to be updated to match. Staff seemed a bit overwhelmed and unorganized, but their kindness made up for it. Advice: come early on a rainy day. You can get a lot of games in one hour, worth the money!

Well it’s bowling. But what they do a bit better here is the following:
Great events every week where the cost is reasonable and there is always a crowd. We came with group of kids and it was a 2 hour blast.
Pretty good food and bar area. They have TVs by each lane so you can keep score and watch a game. Had a drink, pizza, bowled and watched an NBA game all from the same area. Fun couple of hours.
Tip…use bumpers for the kiddos. Eliminates the gutter ball and makes it more enjoyable for the kids.

My goodness… when did bowling become such an expensive activity?!? Went during a weekday before 5pm, which supposed to be off hours and less expensive than peak hours, and it was still $ 38 for two people with shoe rental for 90 min of bowling. There were hardly anyone there, probably put off by how expensive it was.
Aside from the sticker shock, Saddleback Lane has about 30 lanes; the bowling balls were sorted by its weight neatly stacked on the shelf, so you don’t have to turn every ball over to see its weight. Rental shoe are relatively new and clean. Each bowler can choose to have bumper to not.
If you come here, be sure to check out the «specials» listed on their website to avoid the overpriced time slots. Still can’t believe how expensive it was. Family friendly budget times are as follow:
Saturday & Sunday Morning Specials — Beat The Clock (shoe rental are separate):
$ 12 per hr 9am-​10am
$ 14 per hr 10am –11am
$ 15 per hr 11am — Noon
They also have Cosmic Bowling nights at 11pm-​1am $ 11 per person + shoe rental. Sadly, this is not a good place to take a family of 4 or more since everything adds up to a big bill! Better to get a Groupon for other bowling places and make a day trip out of it. Rated at 2.5 stars, bumped up for the cleanliness~

This place is fun you have a bar you have bowling arcade games. Staff is friendly this place gets packed on Fridays so set your time right.

Reserved three lanes for some family bowling. We checked in early with no problems. Our lanes were empty so they let us be at the lanes and start inputting names and getting ready.
Everything is easy to use and navigate. The place is being remodeled so everything looks new and fresh.
The food from the snack bar is good and with fast service. We ordered pizza and sides. The brought it to our lanes with all the condiments and napkins. There was no asking for more ranch or ketchup, it was perfect.
We were there from 6pm to 9pm on a Saturday night… Around 6pm all the little kids parties are ending. At 8pm all the teenage groups start to show up, so the time was perfect.

If you want cheap priced bowling go here at 11pm 10 bucks per person 2 hours of bowling and shoes are free. My girlfriend and a friend of mine go here but we don’t recommend drinking the beer it’s got no flavor and is really flat

My boyfriend bowls in a league here every sunday and I love coming to watch him play and ordering a ton of surprisingly tasty bar food & pitchers. Their nachos and tater tots always satisfy my need for something crunchy and savory. Bartender service here can be a little slow at times but there’s only one person working the bar and they do the best they can. Lanes here are well maintained and lubricated frequently. There’s also a decent ball selection and prices for shoe and lane rentals are very reasonable. Parking is a cinch as there’s a huge lot right outside.
This spot would be great for a fun family night out or a double date night with friends. I always forget how much fun bowling is til I get here and start playing. I like the crowd here too — super friendly and the music selections are always on point (lots of classic rock and tunes to help you get your bowling swagger on). Saddleback makes Sunday truly a funday.

Went here with my 2 elementary school kids and my husband for Monday night bowling. We haven’t been bowling in years and just moved into the area. This place has some pros and cons hence the 3 stars.
Pros
— it’s clean
— shoes are newer and clean
— they have automatic things that lift up to stop your kids ball from going in the gutter when it’s their turn.
— the food from the café in there is actually pretty good
Cons
— it’s expensive for bowling and I haven’t seen any deals that would want us to make this a regular bowling night
— they won’t let you wear ur own shoes

Great bowling alley food! I recommend the Patty melt. They are remodeling now, but not a trendy looking bowling alley… more traditional. I’m on the Vegas 4 of a kind league. Love the peeps & going to Vegas for sweeps. Bartenders are very nice! I’m only giving it a 4 star because of the remodeling.

So just for the bowling aspect of things. This place has decent lanes. I have a couple avid bowlers in my life and both of them have a higher rating of these lanes than Lucky Strike or Bowlmor. They are serious bowlers. It stinks that it looks kinda old and hasn’t had an update in a while, but for just bowling, great spot.
Lanes are clean, waxed just right, and the pins behave. :)