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San Mateo, CA

Tonight we bowl.

Eight lanes, ten-cent jukebox, the kind of fries you remember. Open late, kid-loud Saturdays and cosmic-disco Fridays. Reserve in thirty seconds — no app, no nonsense.

4.4 on Google · 1,221+ reviews

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This week

What's on

Pick a night. We've got a deal for almost any one — and almost any size of human.

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Thursday Night Trivia

Every Thursday at 7:00 PM, play trivia for FREE and win prizes! Hosted in the bar — must be 21+.

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Friday Night Karaoke

Every Friday at 830 PM, Bel Mateo Bowl hosts a free Karaoke Night for guests 21 and older, hosted by EventBros.

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Karaoke Contest

From June 26 through July 24 we are holding qualifiers for our Karaoke Contest. Two singers from each friday night will move on to the final event on July 31st. Win up to $300 and a raffle for the audience!

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Symmetrical view of bowling lanes under vibrant purple and blue cosmic lighting with video screens above the pins.

$400flat The Party Deal

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Parties, sorted.

Our flat-rate party deal — one lane, two hours, the whole crew. We custom-print the on-lane scoreboard with the birthday kid's name.

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After hours

Bar & lounge

Full-service sports bar with 8 draft beers on tap, cocktails, spirits, pool table, darts, and nightly entertainment including trivia and karaoke.

A close-up view of the QubicaAMF pinsetter machinery and sweep bar at the end of a wooden bowling lane. — Get a behind-the-scenes look at the precision QubicaAMF technology that powers every game on our lanes. We take pride in maintaining professional-grade equipment for every bowler.

A green pool table in a spacious lounge area with a bar and television screens in the background. — Take a break from the lanes in our comfortable lounge area featuring pool tables and a full-service bar.

A green felt billiard table in a lounge area with a Guinness mirror and high-top tables. — Take a break from the lanes in our lounge area featuring billiard tables and big-screen sports.

A dimly lit lounge and bar area with patrons sitting at the bar and multiple TVs on the wall. — Take a break from the lanes in our comfortable lounge, where you can catch the game on our many screens and enjoy a full selection of refreshments.

Enjoy a cold drink and relax by the fire in our cozy lounge. It is the perfect spot to gather with friends between games.

Our distinctive stone exterior welcomes you to Bel Mateo Bowl for a day of classic fun.

Friday nights are loud

COSMIC Bowling

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Doors open late · DJ on the decks

When: Friday & Saturday nights
What: Glow lanes · shoes included
Who: 18+ after 10PM

Deals this week

This week

Rotating specials worth planning a night around.

Polished bowling lanes under vibrant blue and red cosmic lighting with colorful video screens above the pins.

Black Friday – 50% Off New Year's Eve Parties

Black Friday limited-time deal: get 50% off Bel Mateo Bowl's 2026 New Year's Eve party packages, which include bowling, food, drinks, lights, party favors, toasts, and more. Book online and select a session at 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM, or 9:30 PM on December 31st. Limited lanes — offer available for a limited time only.

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Bowloween – Friday Night

A Planet Bowling Halloween costume party at Bel Mateo Bowl on Friday, October 31 from 9:30 PM to Midnight. Lanes are priced at $70/hour or $120 for 2 hours for up to 6 guests. Features cosmic lights, music, fog haze, and Halloween movies on projectors/TVs. Costumes encouraged (no masks or weapons). Reserve lanes online.

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Bowloween – Saturday Night

A Planet Bowling Halloween costume party at Bel Mateo Bowl on Saturday, November 1 from 7:00 PM to Midnight. Lanes are priced at $70/hour or $120 for 2 hours for up to 6 guests. Features cosmic lights, music, fog haze, and Halloween movies on projectors/TVs. Costumes encouraged (no masks or weapons). Reserve lanes online.

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Scary-oke in the Bar

Halloween karaoke (Scary-oke) in the bar for guests 21 and over, on Friday, October 31 from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM, as part of the Bowloween event.

Bowlers play on lanes illuminated with neon green and pink lights during a cosmic bowling session.

Autumn After Dark – $70 Per Hour/Lane

Every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to Midnight, bowl for $70 per hour per lane. Good for up to 6 people per lane; includes shoe rental. Planet Bowling (with strobe, laser lighting, and fog haze) begins at 9 PM.

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Autumn After Dark – $120 for 2 Hours/1 Lane

Every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to Midnight, bowl for $120 for 2 hours on 1 lane. Good for up to 6 people per lane; includes shoe rental. Planet Bowling (with strobe, laser lighting, and fog haze) begins at 9 PM.

The word on the lanes

What folks say.

Real regulars, real league nights, real birthday chaos. Here's how it goes over.

4.4 Google 4 Yelp

★★★★★

The lanes are awesome. It's a small alley but well maintained. I have had nothing but great experiences here. I go for the pro shop (Raymond's the best) but when I have used the lanes I have not been disappointed.

Jay D. Yelp, Jun '26

★★★★★

All of the above + best veggie burger on the peninsula great staff and always good beer in the bar also Rex is great at helping bowlers if any problems come up and every one is very friendly

Nancy D. Yelp, Jun '26

★★★★★

Food was good! Can't beat the customer service! atmosphere was very enjoyable! We always have great time!

Joyce L. Yelp, Mar '26

★★★★★

Love this bowling alley! We've celebrated our young son's birthday here two years in a row. Staff are very nice and helpful. Our son and his friends have enjoyed their time here on each visit. Extremely family friendly. Love the old school bowl vibe compared to the newer alleys. Highly recommend having your little one'...

irene F. Yelp, Mar '26

★★★★★

This alley was really fun! We had a great time. So much so that we extended multiple times were fortunate that they were able to accommodate. The staff is nice, helpful, and genuine.

Khoa N. Yelp, Feb '26

★★★★★

Great bowling alley; clean and welcoming.... Started bowling almost a year ago. Staff has been more than helpful and kind, especially Kim Facilities are very well kept. Thank you for a positive experience all around.

Nani S. Yelp, Feb '26

Under one roof

Everything under one roof

Bowling's just the start — arcade, bar, parties and more, all in one place.

Arcade

Coin-operated arcade room with multiple video games, claw machines, and a photo booth for additional entertainment.

Bowling

24 lanes of professional-grade bowling with modern automatic scoring, available by the hour or per game; hourly rate includes shoe rental for up to 6 bowlers.

Pro shop

On-site pro shop offering bowling equipment sales and professional drilling and fitting services.

Interior view of a bowling center bar and lounge with stools, tables, and a large Bar and Lounge text overlay.

Bar & lounge

Full-service sports bar with 8 draft beers on tap, cocktails, spirits, pool table, darts, and nightly entertainment including trivia and karaoke.

League play

Weekly bowling leagues available Monday through Friday evenings, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM; limited lanes available during these times.

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Tournaments

Trivia tournament hosted Thursday nights at 7 PM with cash prize pool; tournaments and special events held throughout the year.

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Food service

Full-service bistro with pizza, chicken tenders, burgers, and snack options available during operating hours for lane-side dining.

A blue bowling ball, a white bowling pin, and rental shoes sit on a wooden lane under atmospheric blue light.

Glow bowling

Planet Bowling and Incredibowl cosmic sessions Friday and Saturday nights with black lights, laser effects, fog haze, music videos, and interactive graphics.

A top-down view of a catered platter featuring crackers, assorted cheeses, grapes, and strawberries.

Corporate events

Full-service group and corporate event packages for 10–150 guests with continuous bowling, food, bar service, and hosted coordination.

Automatic scoring

Modern QubicaAMF digital touchscreen scoring system on all lanes with intuitive interface and game theme options.

Five smiling children holding bowling balls and wearing birthday hats in a bowling alley with pink cosmic lighting.

Birthday packages

Four kids' birthday party packages ($23–$32 per child, 10-child minimum) and adult-friendly Planet Bowl Party ($400–$190 per lane) with food, decorations, and party coordination.

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