REVIEW: 20 Bowling Lanes, 25 TVs, and Impressive Food?! Don't Sleep on This Downtown Disney Spot

Planning a trip to Disneyland Resort and not sure where you should eat while you’re there? Luckily, you’ve come to the right place!

Here at AllEars, we know all the ins and outs of Disney restaurants — including where you should definitely eat, and where you may want to avoid. We recently stopped by Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney and are bringing you our FULL review. Is it JUST for bowling, or is the food worth the cost, too?

Background

Looking for somewhere to go where you can have a meal AND have fun bowling? Splitsville is totally for you then! Lots of people think this spot is only for bowling, or they don’t even give the food the time of day, but we’re here to see if that’s truly the way to go.

Splitsville opened in Disney Springs in Orlando back in 2012, then opened in Disneyland in April 2018. Here’s what you need to know about dining at this restaurant.

Atmosphere

You’ll find seating both inside and outside, and across it all, there are more than 20 bowling lanes and 25 big screen TVs. They’ve also got live entertainment occasionally! It’s a great way to spend some time with your family and friends if you’re looking for a true activity in the area, rather than just walking around a shopping all day.

But enough about that, what are we eating?!

Food & Drinks

First up, we grabbed the Buffalo Eggrolls for $19 as our appetizer. These are Hand-rolled and filled with Buffalo Chicken, Cream Cheese, Celery, and Carrots. Served with Avocado Ranch.

The egg rolls themselves had a pretty mild buffalo spice flavor, so if you want an extra kick, dip them into the buffalo sauce you’re given on the side. The egg roll shell was crunchy and sweet, and the inside was packed with buffalo chicken, which we loved. The celery and carrots on the side, as well as the avocado ranch, were very fresh and countered the spicy flavor beautifully. We’d definitely get it again.

Our entree was the Maui Chicken for $24, which is Hand-breaded, crispy-fried Chicken Breast topped with grilled Pineapple, Teriyaki, Asian Slaw, Cilantro, and spicy Mayo on a sweet roll.

This was totally our favorite of all the items we had — the fried chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor, especially with the teriyaki and grilled pineapple adding those sweet and tropical flavors. The skin was sweet and crispy, and the Asian slaw added a nice crunch. The spicy mayo didn’t stand out much, though, so that’s something to keep in mind if you really want that kick. And those crinkle-cut fries? Much better than we expected!

Then it was time for dessert! We couldn’t stop ourselves from grabbing the Super Sundae for $10, and WOW was this rich! We certainly recommend sharing it, because between both ice creams and the chocolate and caramel sauce, it’s a lot to handle.

The whipped cream was nice and light, but it wasn’t enough to offset the richness (which we didn’t mind, we’d just share it next time!).

To drink, we grabbed the Big Wave Dave for $16, which is a frozen blend of Bacardi Dragonberry, 151 Rum, and Blue Raspberry Lemonade.

This was sweet and refreshing in its icee form, and while the main flavor is blue raspberry, you can taste the hint of tart lemon. We couldn’t make out the dragonberry flavor, but the rum flavor was definitely present, so if you want to grab this one, you need to know that you’ll taste the alcohol for sure.

Magic or Tragic?

This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if…

You’re looking for a fun activity in Downtown Disney
You want a restaurant with a large menu to appease lots of taste buds
You want a sit-down meal that isn’t fancy, and can be done on top of an activity

You should skip this Disney World spot if…

You want a nice, high-end meal
You are looking to spend your time in the parks

We think the food here is pretty solid, and don’t think you’ll be disappointed in your meal, especially if you want to bowl after you eat. The best part? You get a free bowl ticket if you dine here as well!

In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disneyland and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to AllEars for the latest Disney news and more!