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    Yeah, it's a little weird having to make a reservation for a bowling alley.  However, it's worth it.  Most bowling alleys feel seedy.  Pinstripes feels a little more like a swanky restaurant.  Which doesn't make it that surprising that a lot of wedding parties are held here

    The food was really good, and not just "good for a bowling alley".  Genuinely good.  My bowling game, however, is not.

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    I've been to this Pinstripes a couple times for work, drinks and family celebrations  Always a positive experience.  
    Tonight I stopped to "kill time" before my husband's flight landed.  I had sort of skipped lunch and was starving (well, not literally).  Sat down at the bar early (4:30) and was immediately greeted with friendly bartender.  I ordered a glass of one of my favorite Pinot Niors and asked for an appetizer menu.  He took time to go over a couple high points/ favorites on the menu and to tell me the bar apps were 1/2 price.  NICE!  I ordered the Ahi Tuna flat bread that was OUTSTANDING!  I'm pretty picky about good food and even more so about sushi grade Tuna and this was spot on.  Upon ordering a second glass of wine Alex let me know that bottles were 1/2 off on Fridays and it would actually be less expensive to do that than 2 glasses.  Since I knew I could take the rest home, why not?  Knew it would not go to waste :)
    It was just a nice experience and made me make a mental note to make a point to stop by there after work more often :)

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    I went to Pinstripes for Easter with my family and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere was comfortable and the food was delicious. The waiter was attentive and quick to refill our drinks and very friendly. I would recommend this place if you have a larger group to offset the cost.

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    Mamma Mia, that's a speecy spicey WONDERFUL lasagna!   We go to Pinstripes every few months just to play a little Sunday afternoon bocci ball and then we have dinner in the restaurant.  The meals have always been pleasant and the food delicious.  But yesterday I tried their lasagna. Usually this is the first thing I try on the menu when I visit an Italian restaurant, just to see how well they make it.  But being as this isn't specifically an Italian restaurant I didn't try their lasagna until I noticed it on their menu yesterday.  Their tomato sauce was INCREDIBLE!    I was eating slowly so I could savor every bit of my meal and then I got to that decision point where I had just enough to take home for leftovers, but it was so good I didn't want to stop eating it.  To solve the problem I finished my meal and took home another one, which we ate tonight. It was equally amazing.  If you're picky about your Italian tomato sauces, I encourage you to make a special trip to Pinstripes restaurant, just to sample how they make it.  You won't be disappointed.

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    This review is for the bowling/bocce only as we didn't eat anything here.  Started out with a game of bowling.  The server came over pretty promptly and asked if she could get us anything, since we were there just for the bowling we said no and they left us to ourselves after that.  The couches at the bowling area are a nice alternative to the plastic chairs at most bowling alleys.

    After a game of bowling we went to play bocce.  None of my friends are well versed in the game of bocce, so we asked if they had instructions somewhere.  The front desk staff/cashier who had walked us to the bocce area said she would bring some instructions.  And then never came back.  We kind of went off of what we sort of knew about the game and still had fun.  Server service seems to be quick and friendly, front desk service is ok.

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    Went here with coworkers for happy hour. We ordered the Italian beef, prosciutto and fig, chicken and avocado, and shrimp flatbreads. All were delicious except the shrimp one-that one tasted shrimpy or fishy. I also had the Italian Margarita which was refreshing. One of our flatbreads made it out really late so the manager compted it for us. I thought it was a neat venue with bowling and bocce. Would love to try the activities next time.

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    So many activities to do here, and yet my review is based ONLY on the food. They do it up right here, everything fresh and made to order. You're getting waaaaay more here than pizza burgers and fries. Although, the burger is very good. So are the flatbreak pizzas and the pasta dishes. They have some great beers, spirits and wines to boot here as well.

    The only issue is it's a tad bit pricey. I have heard the same for the bowling and bocce as well. This is the reason I would rather go to Brunswick Zone for bowling, or my own backyard when it comes to Bocce Ball.

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    On a lazy Sunday afternoon, I packed up the kids and wife, set the cruise control to 56mph and headed to Pinstripes. I certainly like going here - the food is super yummy, bowling is nice, quite kid friendly, Oh, and they have lane-side service. Yes, you can order stuffed mushrooms, fried mozzarella and a beer. Really!

    Overall the experience is outstanding. Would I return, YES! The only reason I did not award 5 stars was the fact the couches in the bowling alley need to be replaced very badly.

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    I came here three times. The first time was for a company event and a friendly game of Bocce Ball. The courts are big and nice. It's only $5/person/hour, so it's great for a big group. They have specialty drinks on Thursdays so it was like $3 for a martini. Otherwise, they have a ton of beer/wine to choose from. We got a bunch of flatbreads, appetizers, pizzas, etc. The food here is DELICIOUS. Way more upscale than any other bowling alley/bocce ball court I've been to. I feel like it is catering towards all the companies around the area because there were a few corporate events going on that evening.

    My coworkers and I have come here a few times for lunch as well. They have $10 combo specials, including soups, salads, pizzas, etc. However our favorite is their chicken picatta with spinach and mashed potatoes. The chicken is perfectly moist and comes with a lemon sauce and peas. The spinach is cooked to perfection, and served with cherry tomatoes. The mashed potatoes are the best, they are super creamy and buttery and full of yum! The combos come with a drink too, so this place gets packed for lunch.

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    Indoor Bocce -whaaaaaaaa!

    When it's below freezing outside and you wanna play Bocce, whaddya do?  Pinstripes, of course.  It's a full-service venue that offers a fancy bar, fancy restaurant, bowling alley and bocce courts.  Indoor and out.  Not to mention banquet facilities as well.

    It's not a bad venue, and the service is great, but the Bocce court we played on was not level, and maybe it is supposed to be that way - it was an experience playing on astroturf instead of desert sand, gravel, boulders and cactus.  The food was so-so, we had a smorgasbord of pizzas, flat-breads, mozzerella sticks, stuffed mushrooms, and other stuff.  Local microbrews on draft - I had some German-style lager that was tasty and refreshing.  The pizza tasted a little like fast-food freezer pizza, actually, I've had better from the freezer, but it was not bad.  One of the pizza's was an Italian Beef,  with shredded beef  tossed with an assertive parmesan and liberally piled on top of mozzerella, and toasted to a crispy finish.

    The pepperoni/sausage pizza was nondescript, but the presentations were nice.  Desserts were spectacular in appearance, but I did not partake, trying to limit my intake of carbs.  Price was a bit on the high side, 8 people for bocce for two hours came to $90,  the food was well over $140. All in all, though, we enjoyed it immensely.

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    Good eats, bocce ball, cosmic bowling, nice party rooms. a bit on the pricey side though.

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    Seemed like a great place if you want to get good restaurant drinks and food while bowling. No run down equipment or blasting music. Couches were also way more comfortable than old school swivel chairs. Expect to spend some money. Place is not cheap.

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    preface: THIS RATING IS FOR BRUNCH ONLY.

    DAAAAAUUUUMMMMNNNN. It was gooooood! One of the best brunches I've had in a long time. A vast menu of options and all-you-can-eat. Sold.

    Here's the list, as I remember it:
    Roast beef
    omelet bar
    pizza stations
    scrambled eggs
    bacon
    sausage
    seasoned potatoes
    lox buffet
    bagels
    cream cheese
    yogurt
    watermelon
    cantaloupe
    bran mini muffins
    blueberry mini muffins
    Shrimp
    french fries
    chicken strips
    mac & cheese
    Chocolate fountain!!!
    Marshmallow on stick
    Rice crispies on stick
    pretzel sticks
    fresh strawberries
    Twizzlers
    brownies
    flourless chocolate cake
    cheesecake

    Oh man! Go there. Try it. Thank me on here. Seriously.

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  • 0

    START WITH:  Awesome Bowling alley and Bocce to boot.  

    THEN ADD: Couches instead of plastic chairs at the lanes with a coffee table for                                      food and drinks.

    SCREW IT UP:  bewildered high school girls at front counter who often have no idea which way is up, blase food that is very expensive, slow service.

    ICING ON THE CAKE:  Very expensive bowling, bla food in general

    Bring the group of kids to a regular bowling alley, they won't know the difference.  For a couple friends this could be an up-scaled night of bowling, eat somewhere else

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    I called & asked for event planner and A?$&& was not friendly or helpful & was rude.. Didn't make me feel comfortable and I had questions of pricing and menu which I got a response that was snobbish and made me feel like not setting up a birthday event. She not explain anything well. They should be more friendly if they want business . First impressions are the important ones!  I had to turn away.

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    Great place. But terribly understaffed.

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    Let's start off with a mind blowing stat.

    I've bowled over 180 here.

    Now that you know I'm serious, let me tell you about this bowling alley. I like that they've taken 'swanky' bowling in different direction. Less like a club, and much less reliant on invented nostalgia for bowling in the 1950's than the other classy alleys of the day. They go more for old-world charm here with a rustic decor, beautiful wood beamed ceilings and sprawling bocce lanes.

    Plenty of people come here just to eat in their lounge or the Italian restaurant nestled in the back. They have great flat breads and a well-intentioned wine and beer program. The tenderloin sliders are a must.

    On the weekends, you are generally out of luck in getting a lane unless you've made a reservation. Ladies, if you've left the house without a good pair of gym socks to bowl in again, then you'll appreciate receiving a free pair of really great Pinstripes logo crew socks at the check in counter.

    Great for a mid-week office party!

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    Play bocce ball and enjoy the great selection of drinks. They have outstanding service and impressive way of entertaining people.  Great for groups or even a casual drink at the bar.

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    It's not often I am surprised by places.  So when a friend suggested Pinstripes to me for a night out in Northbrook, I pushed back and tried to find somewhere else to go to.  But given the proximity of this place to my friend's hotel we ended up here.  And let me tell you . . .this place is pretty nice!

    We walked in and were warmly welcomed and asked if we were there to bowl, play bocci, have a drink or eat.  Well bocci was on our plan so once we were assured we could savor a glass or two of wine before embarrassing ourselves on the bocci court, we proceeded to the center bar.

    The wine list is quite nice and the menu with the chacuterie and cheese plates, desserts and full entree list was quite impressive.  We had already eaten but were up for dessert so the cookie and ice cream plate was the perfect ending.  Three different kinds of ice cream, topping three different cookies all served with whipped cream was a decadent treat!

    It was actually a nice bar.  I thought it might be loud with the bowling alleys nearby but somehow the design keeps the bowling noise in the alley area so that you don't feel like you are sitting at a bowling alley.  The other thing that would be nice in the summer is the outdoor bar area with heaters and a fireplace.  It would be a great place to grab a glass of wine with friends.

    The wine kept flowing so we never made it to the bocci courts, (even though my friend was boasting of his bocci prowess) so we will be back to have that match another day.

    But if you find yourself up in the Northbrook area and are looking for some decent food and tasty wine- don't pass up Pinstripes.  I'm glad we didn't!

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    I had a work outting here last night which included drinks, appetizers and bocce ball.
    This was my first time here and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.  This is not your typical "bowling alley" and pizza place.  The indoor bocce ball lanes were full and incredibly fun to play.  The appetizers, make your own bruchetta, mini burgers, fruit tray and an Italian meat tray with all the trimmings along with a few of the usuals was great.  There was plenty of food and nicely served.  The staff was great about offering cocktails and clearing away plates.  We also had the dessert trays filled with mini cheese cakes, brownies, cookies and a few other bites.

    All in all it was a great time! Clean, good service and fun, what more could you ask for???  

    For a Thursday night the place was packed.  I'd love to go back.

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    Food: very good.  Shockingly good, for a bowling alley.  The maple glazed salmon is my go-to, and also can highly reccomend the calamari and then spinach artichoke dip. The ribs are also quite good, for a place that is not focused on BBQ.

    Service:  not so great.  Food comes out fast most of the time, but drink service has been slow. Also on my third visit in 3 weeks, I forgot my ID, and was denied a beer by the same waitress who had served me the last 2 times (and seen my ID).

    Given that I am staying at the Sheraton right next door every week, I am sure I will be back many-a-time.

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    So, I've been to other Pinstripes locations and this one was no different.  Great experience!  The food here is sooooooooo good and the beers are yummy too!  The staff is always really nice and very helpful.  This time was a little different than my usual, I was here for a child's birthday party on a Saturday afternoon and the kid's really seemed to enjoy themselves!  I think it's great that they made a place where kid's can have fun and the adults can be adults.  It's a great compromise and I can't wait to go back!

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    This place is way cool! It's like an up-scale bowling alley and bocce ball place! I've been here twice for work outtings. Since I haven't had to pay, I can't speak to the price... but one day soon I'd like to go here with my family because i think it'd be fun.

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    Went here on a weekend with a bunch of my cousins.  Thought it was a cool concept, but was a little apprehensive because of the negative reviews on here.  We bowled a few games, and I have to say that Pinstripes was quite good.  Ordered a bunch of food and it was amazing.  Overall, it was a great experience and I definitely recommend it.

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    Snuck in here after work one day for a quick bite and to wait out traffic. I missed happy-hour food by about 10 minutes, eight of which I was sitting at the bar waiting for service. The bartender didn't offer to sneak me in, so I just started flipping through the menu. No drinks. Ask for the drink menu. Ordered an old-fashioned that was make incorrectly, but still tasty. I asked for a dash of their house cherry syrup in it, but the bartender couldn't explain what I was drinking. Is it city snobbery to expect a bartender to know their product?

    Anyway, I ordered a rosemary chicken pasta with goat cheese that was phenomenal. By this point, I was out of anything to drink. One bartender was wiping down menus, and another was washing glasses and pulling tickets. With only two people at the bar, you would think it'd be easy for two bartenders to check drink levels. After spending half my meal waiting for ANYTHING to drink, getting my check wasn't any easier. By that point, both bartenders were doing service bar and neglecting the bar. If you accidentally end up here, the best advice I can give is to apparently sit at a table.

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  • 0

    From a family perspective, Pinstripes is not the place to go. This place has to be the most expensive bowling around.... $27 for 1/2 hour for one adult and two kids.

    That said, they had a little mini ramp so my three year old could push his ball down the lane. They have a bocci ball court. Outside seating in a prairie setting. Fairly good food. We had burgers and fries. Two thumbs up from the hubby.

    But one thing that drove my husband crazy was the arm of the machine that sweeps the lane clean would swoosh down before the ball has actually knocked down all of the pins... blocking your view of what was happening. It's like they're in such a rush to get you through that they make sure they clear the lane as quickly as possible. Isn't part of the fun actually watching what happens? That's like a waiter standing over your table while you're eating because they want to fill it with the next guests.

    I suppose this would be a good date night place if you want to spend that kind of money on bowling. But I can think of a lot of other great places to spend my money.

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    Very poor customer service.  The front desk staff is very disorganized and does not communicate politely and clearly with customers.  This is reflective of the management's attitude, which is the same.

    My babysitter called ahead re: Mom and Tot program and told that it was available from 10-12.  When they arrived at 11, they were turned away by the front staff stating that there was a special event.  When I called the manager to voice my concerns on how the front staff did not communicate this clearly, the manager then explained (rudely) that all the lanes for the Mom and Tot program were occupied and they could bowl at noon.  This should have been better communicated to avoid confusion and not create a disappointing experience for my 5 year old who patiently rode for 40 minutes to Northbrook to go to Pin Stripes.

    This will be our last visit.

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  • 0

    I held my wedding reception here in July.  There were some good parts, some great parts, and some areas that need improvement.  Overall, I would recommend this as a fun location for a wedding.

    Great - All my guests had a blast!  The bocce and bowling were fun entertainment for groups of any age.  The food was wonderful!  Guests raved about the lemon artichoke risotto and short ribs, which were phenomenal.  My groom and I had a server who brought drinks to us throughout dinner.  Their prices are great compared to other wedding venues, and you get more along with better tasting food.  We had a band (6+ performers), and they accommodated all of their various needs.  The outdoor area was beautiful for an informal or formal ceremony.  We had a separate room to hideaway in prior to ceremony.  Robyn had quick responses with any e-mail dealings throughout the planning process.   The temperature was quite hot on the day of, and my guests were all over the place without any hassle from staff.  The food was plentiful.

    Good - Overall, things ran pretty smoothly.  There was a great game plan set up with my planner, Robyn.  She connected with me before the wedding and throughout cocktail hour to ensure that things ran smoothly for scheduling and timing.

    Needs improvement - Their greeters at the front don't pay attention to any sort of line system, and I have been cut in front of by other patrons on more than one occasion.  A groomsmen had to ask the servers that my hubby and I get served before the rest of the wedding party.  My groom and I never had a chance to sample any of the appetizers during cocktail hour, and none of the servers ever approached us with food during that time.  In addition, the servers needed to follow-up with food at each table to make sure there was enough food to go around the whole table.  Nobody walked us through the rehearsal, which was more stress than expected, but I felt bad for the birthday party that we had to infringe upon in order to have the rehearsal.

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  • 0

    My wife and I went here with friends and while the bowling and decor was great, the customer service at this place was far from it.  

    To start with - a horrible parking lot.  I guess there was a wedding and a few other private events, but we could not park in the lot and had to park in an adjacent lot.  

    Next, when we walked in the door and got to the front desk we were not greeted.  At all.  

    Then when we finally did speak with the two individuals behind the desk, they were not friendly (almost rude) and just going through the motions.  I had the same experience when I reserved the lane and also on a prior saturday night when we tried to walk in but thought it might be different.  Reading the reviews on here I guess I should not have been too surprised.  It is really too bad because this place (other than the cost) has a lot going for it.

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    Last Sunday, my husband and I met our son, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren for brunch. What an absolutely delightful morning!  We were seated at a table on the outdoor patio which overlooks beautiful gardens.  We all  felt like we were on vacatiion. Nearby porch swings and a juggler kept the children entertained.  But the best was yet to come.

    Pinstripes has one of the best, if not the best brunch in town.  Fabulous selection of foods from omelets, seafood, chicken to prime rib. Omelets made to order and beef cooked to perfection.  At the end of the meal, there is a great sweet table complete with homemade  marshmallows on a stick to dip in a chocolate fountain along with dessert bars and cookies.  The brunch was moderately priced and the children ate free!   A must visit for anyone who enjoys brunch!

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    Went on a Monday to enjoy the all you can eat Spaghetti and salad. Wasn't too bad, but the pre-dinner bread and pesto is excellent!

    Love the service though, the staff is very prompt as there are multiple waitstaff floating around the dining area. You can always be sure that someone will take care of you.

    Don't forget to bring your wristband for free drinks!

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    Really enjoy this place a good amount. The building is beautiful and its great to be able to bowl and play boccie ball in an upscale type of place. The only downsides to the place is that its kind of expensive and its usually overrun with middle aged couples. However if you go on weeknights after 8:00 its only $1 games of bowling and there are good food specials, unfortunately no drink specials. The food is amazing though and for their happy hour specials paying $6 for a sausage pizza and another 6 for calamari split with some friends was a great way to spend a low key evening.

    Definitely like going to this place but like I said it can be expensive when you go at the wrong times. Solid

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  • 0

    SAD FACE.  Downgrade.

    We went to Pinstripes after work yesterday to take advantage of the happy hour and the $2.00 burger special while bowling or playing bocce.

    I got there about 20-30 minutes before my BF and ordered a beer.  The bar was pretty empty, I was sitting at a table, maybe one or two other tables were occupied, and a few bar seats.  The lone bartender was taking care of the tables and bar area.  She brought my beer and a happy hour menu, NEVER TO RETURN.  

    She ran, and I mean RAN (thank goodness for slip-proof shoes?) past my table several times, to assist other tables who had flagged her down, but never stopped to ask if I wanted to order anything, if I was waiting on someone, how my beer was, etc.  I was irked.

    Then, the bar started to fill up.  QUICKLY.  She became extremely overwhelmed.  You know when a server gets that I'm gonna kill someone look on their face.  They should have had at least 2 servers on the bar floor in addition to the bartender.

    We ended up leaving shortly after my BF arrived for a different, less hectic venue.  Pinstripes missed out on some $$ and biz... and I probably won't be back for awhile.

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    Went here for a private party, so I cannot comment on a routine dinner or the bowling.  Had a bad first impression at the giant hostess stand just inside the door.  We told the girl that we were very early for a party, and tried to get some hint where it would be located.  She looked it up, told us we were early, and I think mumbled something about waiting at the bar, and abruptly walked away.  Now, I could see they were busy and gearing up for a Friday night, but no need to be so bitchy and dismissive.  We knew we were early and were fully prepared to wait at the bar.  Time for a refresher course in Hospitality 101 for this gem of a girl.

    Sat at the bar, which is nice.  The place was pretty busy at 5:30.  I had a couple of Red Appletini's while waiting.  They were quite good, but overpriced at $10, especially for the suburbs.  Ordered a Crabcake appetizer to get us through til dinner.  It was good.  Real crab meat on a nice rice concoction with a side of a little Arugula salad.  Problem at the bar was the strong smell of bleach.  I'm glad they appear to be following good sanitation practices, but it was a bit much.  As other people from our group arrived and joined us at the bar, they immediately made various humorous comments about the bleach odor.  While waiting at the bar, we again asked where our party would be, and one of the bartenders was very pleasant and went and found out for us with zero attitude.  The bowling area looked cool, but we didn't go in to check it out.

    The party room was nice.  Dimly lit, with 1 small TV by the small bar (which they immediately changed from a worthless Knicks/Celtics game to the Blackhawks game when I asked.)  2 Bocce Ball courts.  It appeared it was an outdoor patio in the warmer months, but they had it enclosed and well heated.  Fire pit outside was going, and the wonderful scent was filling the room.

    Food was ok.  The potato chips they put on the tables that looked homemade were VERY stale.  So I only tried 2.  They did a small buffet of little tenderloin burgers, cubed cheese assortment, flatbread pizza, and sliced up chicken parm sandwiches, which were delicious.  Service for the party was excellent.

    We live nowhere near Pinstripes, so I doubt we'll return.  But I'd recommend trying it at least once if you're into bowling or Bocce.

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    As an after training treat, my co-workers and I were taken to Pinstripes.  We had our own personal room with 5(?) lanes for us to bowl.  Since it was a private party, they just brought a variety of sizes of bowling shoes right to our room, and they had socks for everyone, too.  We started bowling and soon our food was ready.  It was all buffet style (flat breads, pasta, salad, desserts, fruit).  The food wasn't stellar, but it was satisfying.  I really enjoyed the flat breads, and the salad was nice and light aka not drenched with dressing.  We could also order drinks, and their beer menu was decent.  The waiters were very attentive, and they were quick to bring out more food if we ran out of something.

    For a private event, Pinstripes was pretty fun.  I haven't been bowling since elementary school (why were birthday parties at bowling alleys so popular then?), but I had a good time.  If you're a little rusty, you can even choose for the bumpers to be up on your turn.  Also the private room makes it so only your peers can judge you if you choose to do the grandma roll.

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  • 0

    The most expensive bowling place in the area. 50 bucks for 1 game for 2 adults and 3 kids.

    i am used to paying 5 dollars for a game.

    That being said, the atmosphere and decor for the place is well done..thats a 4 for sure.

    Hence the economics, expensive place, needs to charge high prices, and there arent enough lanes. In additon, I dont like the couch seating as its never enough for the lane you are in.

    Foods is a solid 3 to 3.5. Servers are overwhelmed, not enough BUS staff in the lanes area to keep the tables and places clean. So you can wind up waiting a bit for drinks and food and clean tables.

    Overall, the kids DONT KNOW ANY BETTER but as adults, they need to make it a little more refined in the bowling area. All the other spots are very well appointed for adults.

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  • 0

    I will keep this simple and clear.I hope to never deal with such bullsh*t attitude from one of the managers working the front desk tonight.

    For a pretty upscale bowling lounge, I would expect that professional service would be consistent throughout the whole staff team.  It s*cks when one bad experience with a manager can ruin the whole experience.  

    This incident happened around 9:40pm (12-22-11).  If the owner or general manager really cares about their customers concerns and complaints to improve the business,  I hope he/she will take the extra time to check the cameras to see who was working the front desk.  I'll be more than glad to explain in detail why I gave this review- feel free to send me an email.

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  • 0

    My boyfriend took me here for a fun bowling outing. It was amazing. I've never been to a bowling alley that was so clean and smoke free. When we first walked in, we were greeted by an employee at the front desk. Great service and very spacious. We paid $28 for 2 games-a bit expensive, but well worth the service and ambience. The bowling shoes weren't gross, but rather well maintained. The bowling lanes were very nice and even had couches for us to sit with a coffee like table.

    Although we didn't order food, it smelled delicious! You could order food and bring it to your bowling station. They also have a restaurant like area. You can also play Bocce Ball there. Bathrooms are extremely well kept, which is always a plus in my book.

    Overall, a great experience which reminded me of being at a country club. I'd highly recommend this bowling alley.

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  • 0

    TWO STARS = "meh, I've experienced better"

    Yeah - AT PINSTRIPES!!!

    We went for brunch today, and something just wasn't right with the spread. It was as if the brunch had gone on a diet and shed 7-10 dishes. The salad, fruit, charcuterie, pastries, breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc) all seemed to be missing a plate or two of food. Maybe they realized they don't need to keep out all that food? Maybe the recession has hit Northbrook...maybe they just got cheap?

    To make matters worse, the first time we went to Pinstripes, brunch cost $18 on a sunday. Today? $24/person. For $6 more, you get about 20% less, at least that is how I feel.

    I am only writing such a harsh review because Pinstripes used to be such a special place to go for brunch. But today felt anything but - and that makes me angry and this yelp review must take the brunt of my anger.

    Unfortunately, I think this will be our last brunch excursion to the Bowling - Bocci - Bistro. Call it a 7-10 split.

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    Really nice place. I was here with my co workers, to celebrate a sucessful project release. The Ambience is fantastic, everything looks brand spanking new( it has the new smell too...when you enter).  We played 2 rounds of bowling which was very enjoyable.You also get complimentary white socks.

    We started dinner off with the roasted vegetable flatbread.It was a waiter reccomendation,just fantastic. Very flavorful with a nice spicy bite.
    I got the  tenderloin sliders, others in the groups got Veggies Lasagne, Short Ribs and the Roast Tenderloin with mashed potatoes.

    The Vegie lasagne was delightful. Yeah I know, I would never use that word to describe a vegetarian dish..the sauce was on the sweeter side, the noodle itself was so flavorful and tasty( spinach pasta).
    The short ribs were very tender, the polenta spatzle was pretty good. The beef tenderloin was excellent. I got a side of fries, they were the one of the best fries I have eaten. Thin cut, crisp and hot..just the way I like my fries. The sliders themselves were pieces of tenderloin, I was expecting chopped up beef.For dessert I split a flourless chocolate cake. It was served with a pear sauce...to die for.

    Service was impeccable. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasent.The only thing I did not like was that the ladies washroom was poorly lit. But other than that I enjoyed my visit to Pinstripes. I will definately be going back.

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