Jillian's at Universal City
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone: (818) 985-8234
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Jillian's at Universal City – by Dan Pasquini
In Short
Jillian's is more for amusement than it is for serious bowling. With a mere 10 lanes, all of them black-lit, the only thing resembling a pure bowling experience is the massive bar. The gimmick: An American pastime goes flashy, with a handful of kitsch thrown in for kicks. Even the food maintains the kooky spin on Americana. What other bowling alley would dare offer duck as a pizza topping? While the roomful of state-of-the-art video games on the first floor might make you pine for Pong, remember this is CityWalk, where genuine retro is simply a thing of the past. Expect a varied crowd of tourists, Valley dwellers of all ages and courting couples. On weekends, the downstairs turns into a 21-and-over nightclub.
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Insider Tips
When to GoSerious bowlers should try to get there mid-week, since weekends are more expensive, if you can even snag a lane.
Save MoneyPurchase a VIP Nighttime Party Pass and get free cover and priority entrance to B.B. King's, Howl at the Moon, Rumba Room and Saddle Ranch Chop House.
User Reviews for Jillian's at Universal City
12/13/2008 Posted by DONTRESERVE
Went to the jullin establishment in Dec. 08 for a Christmas gathering, I am never one to complain, but the restaurant was terrible, the service was bad, the food was cold and took to long to be served. I have never in my life been to such a bad restaurant in my life. It just amazes me that a estalishment like yours is able to stay in business. Then we scheduled bowling...try to get a glass of water or a cup of coffee...they do not serve.
09/04/2008 Posted by josh76inLA
My friend wanted to celebrate his party at Jillian's we got together a bunch of buddies to meet up last weekend. I decided to call and make a reservation, but the lady told me I had to book and "party" to reserve space. I didn't want to hassle with the details, so I had my girlfriend call back. I don't know what she did or who she talked to...but it was the GREATEST party EVER! We had our own waitresses, a private VIP Suite and we even got to play video games on a projector screen while we bowled! It was SOOO awesome! i would definitely recommend this place for a party!
Pros: hot chicks
Cons: can get crowded
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