Rab’s Country Lanes

Yesterday I went to Rab’s Country Lanes. My friends and I are very inexperienced bowlers (reallyyy bad). We went, paid for an hour and rented our shoes, not terribly expensive, $ 48 for four people to bowl for an hour. We sat down at our lane, and realized that we needed bumpers, I went up to the counter and asked for them to which the girl responded that she cannot put the bumpers on because they are only for kids 12 and under. I asked why and she responded that people over 12 may break the bumpers. I said okay and went back to bowling. After 5 or 10 minutes, we were all doing so badly, every ball was going into the gutter (not fun), so I went back to the counter and asked to speak to the manager. After waiting 10 minutes, and the girl at the counter paging the manager over the microphone 4 times, I got to speak to the manager. She told me that people over 12 having bumpers is a safety hazard, and that if she let us have bumpers that she would have to make an exception for everyone. I told her that I would take my business elsewhere next time. Rab’s is pretty clean, and an average bowling alley, better than any bowling alley in Brooklyn, but this is the only alley that I’ve been to that you cannot have bumpers. That and the rude manager is the reason I will not be coming back.

So last night I went to Rabs with my wife and another couple to do some cosmic bowling as they had a huge sign outside of the place advertising they did that. We haven’t been bowling in awhile and I haven’t been to this place in over ten years since I moved away from the island. The place still looked the same as the last time I was there. It didn’t look like they upgraded at all since the last time I was there. On top of that the place was lit up bright and there was NO cosmic bowling. Regardless we decided to reserve a lane and went to the lounge/​bar to get a drink while we waited for our lane to be ready. We were then approached by security and were asked to leave because we «smelled like weed»… Are you serious? I use cannabis for medicinal reasons but regardless of the reason we were flabbergasted by their request to leave because we smelled of cannabis. Who does that? We didn’t consume on the premises we simply smelled of it. We were not loud, we were not rowdy, we were not violent, we were not causing trouble. We were just two couples in our 30’s trying to go bowling and have a good time and we couldn’t understand why they would ask us to leave for just smelling like cannabis. We left without making a fuss because making a scene would contribute to this archaic stigma these people have of cannabis consumers. I also don’t like to be in places where I’m not welcomed. As we were leaving and talking about why we were leaving it turns out another patron was asked to leave as well for the same reason!
Get it together Rabs, it’s 2015 and cannabis is legal for medicinal purposes in the state of NY (and for recreational purposes in 4 other states.) I’d put money on it that at least half of your customers over the age of 18 consume cannabis. We are not animals. We are not thugs. We are normal, functional human beings that consume cannabis for either recreational or medicinal reasons. You can now be SUED for dismissing someone from your establishment for smelling like cannabis. Asking someone to leave because they smell like cannabis may be discriment of their medical condition. You’re way of thinking is LAME, uneducated and out dated just like your establishment.
They ended up doing us a favor because the longer I stayed there the longer I didn’t want to be there. It was a relief to leave. We went to Showplace bowling where they really had cosmic bowling and an upgraded establishment and had a great time. I will not be returning to Rabs and will let anyone I know not to go there.

I came for some last minute belated birthday fun. When I asked about specials or the best deal the lady at the counter was very informative. She mentioned the 2.5hrs unlimited bowling deal and added that if we were mid-​game when the time ended we could add more time if we wanted (in 15min increments). I also liked that she said if we needed less than 15mins to finish a game they’ll let us finish it so we shouldn’t just walk away.
The place was clean, a good sign considering it was very busy — most of the lanes were full and there were about 3 or 4 parties going on. The food was good.
The special was 2.5hrs of unlimited bowling and included shoe rental (up to 6), 1.5 pizza pie (2pp), and a pitcher of soda. The only downfall was that I was charged $ 75 even though it was advertised online and in-​store as $ 65. Perhaps because we were walk-​ins? Each additional 15mins was $ 7.
Overall good time had by all. Would definitely come back again.

I been here many times over the years but tonight has made me change my mind for retuning. I spent over $ 60 pizza and snacks and it truly was horrible. Their pizza used to be good. Now the pies are small the sauce is yucky and the crust is so thin even when you fold it, it droops. We also placed an order for a nacho supreme and it was rank. It was cold and tasteless. The soda was warm and flat. The boneless wing were ok but the sauce was sour. If you want to bowl at Rabs bring your own food. If you want to have a night out eating and bowling try showplace, Rabs just sucks now.
Not to mention it took about 40 minutes to get our food.

We had our daughter’s birthday here and it was great. The party room was nice and clean, the hostesses were very nice and attentive, and the bowling area was also nice and clean. Every thing was ready by the time we got there; shoes for the kids (with extra sizes just to be safe), names were already in the computer and ready for our bowlers, and accommodated laser maze that I didn’t book in advance. In the party room everything was set up for us including laying out all the cupcakes we brought in.
We came here from Brooklyn because honestly, there is nothing decent in the southern area of Brooklyn. Plus there is parking!
All in all… The kids had a great time, parents had a good time and the price was fairly reasonable!

I’ve been to this place twice and the second time I was there with my 2 year old son and another consumer began fighting with my husband and question his parenting skills as well as mine, and attempted to start a physical altercation in front of his children! As a responsible parent I spoke with management at this facility whom made excuses for them stating that they were «concerned» for my child. To me this is pure racism as we are the Latino family and the other father and kids were Caucasian. We left in order to avoid a confrontation in front of our 2 year old. If you are a person of color beware Bc management will side with own kind! Very sad as we are all well educated with masters degrees!

zero stars ! $ 29 an hour to bowl? and $ 5 to rent the shoes?
no wonder the place was empty on a friday night !

I came here about a month ago for a kids birthday party and had a good time. It was a Saturday around 1pm and the place was pretty empty. There was only one other birthday party going on. We had a Room for about 25 people, kids and adults. The service was good and the food was decent. The kids got to bowl and the birthday boy got a bowling pin with his name.
There are many lanes and they seemed to be in good condition although they can upgrade this place and make it more warm and welcoming. The place was clean including the bathroom. The employees seemed nice and were helpful.
The prices are a bit high so come when they have specials. They also have leagues for all ages as well.
Inside is also a pro shop where you can purchase shoes or a bowling ball. They also have a food court that sells pizza, burgers and even beer.
It’s also on of the only two bowling alleys on the island. It’s not that bad. Oh, they also have a huge parking lot and streer parking is also available.

I absolutely loved my trip here. My kids and their cousins had a wonderful time. the place was not crowded (Saturday 5PM) even though there were two birthday parties going on. The customer service was very friendly. I look forward to my next visit

I like Rab’s for the occasional night of bowling. I still enjoy Cosmic bowling, which begins at 11. There can be leagues on the weekend, so definitely call in advance to double check because the wait can be long. They do have a bar with pool tables inside and Gennaro’s pizza to eat! Service is pretty good, except they’re stingy with giving out lighter bowling balls. Also, if you’re looking for a ball lighter than 8 lbs, they won’t give it to you unless you’re younger than 12. Aside from that, it tends to be a good time every time I go.

No matter what anyone says, I really do like this place! I come here like anytime and its usually never really crowded and there’s always lanes available.
I go here a lot especially in the summer and at night, there’s really nothing better than cosmic bowling! At 11pm I tf s the best. The place is pitch dark and all you see is the glow from your clothes its so much fun.
It’s also very convenient for kids, they have rails and the little dinosaur its really cute. I came here once in the summer with a couple of friends, and I really liked how clean and organized it is.
I deducted a star because of lack of smaller sized balls because those 12 and 14 ones are a bit much, and the 5 is too light, other than that its great! And not expensive at all

Saturday at 4:30pm: Me calling: «hi, are you guys busy or are there lanes available?»
Rabs: «we have lanes available until 6»
5pm inside at service counter: «one lane please, me and my 2 year old»
Rabs: «sorry, there is a 1.5 hour wait»
me: «what? I just called and was told lanes were available»
Rabs: «it probably wasn’t busy when you called»
me: «what about all these open lanes? (pointing to at least 20 open lanes)
Rabs: «those are for the 6pm league»
me: «but it’s only 5»
Rabs: «we have to set up and oil the lanes»
me: «i just want to bowl one game with my son. why was i told there are lanes until 6pm when there are clearly lanes only until 5?»
rabs: «sorry»
I’ll drive into brooklyn or NJ and bowl from now on. screw this place.

Worst service ever ! The people who worked there were unbelievably rude to me and my friends. Definitely my worst experience with service ever. Almost walked out on the spot. Bowling was okay otherwise but terrible service. I will never go back there again.

I’ve both bowled here, and sung Karaōke in their bar. I’ve always had fun with the bowling, but, it was nothing special.
The Karaōke was also ok. The DJ polite and friendly, but, the song book limited, and some of the younger patrons can be inclined to grab the mic out of your hand and start singing for themselves.

This place is good on a Friday night but if there’s a wait and you don’t get to bowl till after 12, you pay more and it’s supposedly because they put the neon lights on. RiDiCULOUS. Why can’t you pay when you reserve the lane? If there’s a wait you have to wait until your name gets called to pay which then charges you the extra amount. My friends and I got there around 11:15 and reserved the lane. We didn’t get called till after 12 and then they told us because it’s after mdinight we must pay more. We just wounding up going home and the night was wasted. Other than that, some of the employees are nice but not most. 75% of the time their rude but i love to bowl and it’s one of the only places on Staten Island so I choose to put up with it.

This place is soo much fun. Cosmic bowling at 11 at night. Lights go out black lights go on. Minus 1 star for poor availability of lighter bowling balls with wide enough fingers for adults.