I feel like every time a new business comes to Ayrsley we all get excited and build up expectations over months of waiting, so I am not sure if that is clouding my opinion.
The experience started out with an intense ID review at the door. It has been a bit since I have been underage and I have no idea what to do when a bouncer furrows his brow and compares you to your ID. I usually opt for a cheesy smile but the scrutiny caught me off guard.
The space they have set up is really impressive. They have tons of square footage, shiny new bowling lanes and a neat upstairs area with arcade games. We went on a Saturday night and karaoke in the corner was in full swing in the back corner but we couldn't hear them at the table we found by the bar. The floor was very sticky and the chairs were a little uncomfortable.
Our waitress was super friendly and got our drink orders out quickly and our order of chicken tenders made it to our table in good time. They were delicious! Freshly fried and tender with the amazing awesome sauce and the maple honey mustard.
The food was good but the prices were a little steep (the beer we were drinking was $2 cheaper next door) and our server was prompt. I just wish there was something *great* about it to warrant the inflated price.