Kathy and I met at the bowling alley, Our friends Bob and Marie had posted on social media that they had fish dinners there. It looked like a good idea to go in search of fish fry and to see if bowling is something we would like to pursue in retirement.
It was definitely fun. We played one game (around $20 each including shoes). I got a strike on my first try, but I was a very inconsistent bowler. I think I started wanting to do really well and, basically, choked. Got some gutter balls and by the end of it, my arm felt a bit sore and so, maybe I go another forty years before I play again? Or maybe I will go next week. I mean, it was really fun!
Presentation: I ordered broiled haddock with coleslaw and sweet potato fries – two sides (around $20) and Kathy had the fish sandwich with a side of macaroni & cheese (around $17). When the plates came out, I was floored by the presentation. I guess I was expecting diner food, lol, but this was beautiful.
The sweet potato fries came with a dollop of this delicious maple butter dipping sauce. Also on my plate: a wedge of lemon and a dollop of tartar sauce, which appeared to be homemade.
Taste: The fish was so fresh and tender, and swallowable – I mean – no chewing needed. I ate it so fast that I felt like one of those contestants on Survivor, as though I hadn’t eaten in decades- I devoured it. I left half of the coleslaw behind, as I was too full after eating the fries (like, three at a time). The waitress offered several cheesecake dessert options but we declined.
Restaurant Experience: The restaurant at Green Lakes Lanes opens at 11:00 AM for lunch. We arrived at 11:30 AM. The parking lot was full to capacity with all but one bowling lane full of bowlers. We decided to bowl first then eat (lane 12 was available).
Everything then gets charged to one bill. You take your shoes off at the door then rent bowling shoes and take your lane. A woman helped us plug in our names to the score sheet, which was otherwise automatic.
We finished our game, replaced our shoes and dined in the restaurant. The waitress was incredibly friendly and patient with us, while we decided what we wanted and of course, while we asked a lot of silly questions, as newbies often do. We’d never been there before.
Everything was spotless, lovely, delicious and friendly. We loved it.
Location: Green Lakes Lanes is located on Route 5 in Fayetteville, New York (7930 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066).
Parking: The lot is directly in front of the building and it was tight today. They have bowling leagues – maybe people bowl every Friday? I don’t know, but everyone seemed to know everyone else, so if you are looking for family friendly fun (in our case it was more of a senior citizen crowd), then this is the place for you.
Green Lakes Lanes also participates in Syracuse Trivia games on Monday and Thursday evenings. They have a full menu including desserts, but fish is only served on Fridays.
