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Frankie's of Raleigh
Categories: Active Life Amusement Parks Restaurants American (Traditional) Amusement Parks, American (Traditional) [Edit]
11190 Fun Park DrRaleigh, NC 27617
(919) 433-7888
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 10 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am - 12 am
Sun 11 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
18 reviews for Frankie's of Raleigh
Review Highlights
18 reviews in English
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Review from Rebecca H.
Durham, NC
11/18/2011
We were in for another boring Saturday night at home when we discovered Frankie's. We had SO much fun.
Golf carts, batting cages, laser tage, obstacle course, and arcade games that adults can play. Sweet.
You could easily drop tons of money here, but is a really fun date.
They have group rates which would be awesome--saves a lot of money.
Go here with kids or adult friends! Awesome! -
Review from John L.
11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Do you remember the mini golf places of your youth, when you went to a rickety-looking seedy place randomly, a place with a windmill, an animal-related hole, and a finish that randomly had soft-serve ice cream?
Frankie's is not that place. The best way to describe Frankie's is that it's a mini-amusement park, and it is quite awesome.
I took my date here on one nice Saturday afternoon, ready for a fun experience filled with mini golf and other tomfoolery. The mini golf is quite excellent: 3 possible courses to play with a variety of holes, and while I may not be good at it (0-1-1 on the day), it was still a lot of fun. It's $7 per person per game.
After the foray into mini-golf, we wandered a bit, first checking out the go-kart tracks. There were no giant question blocks to bash and get blue spiky shells from, but these kart courses seem like a lot of fun, and I'd definitely check them out in the future. Bumper Boats, batting cages, and driving ranges were also outside, all looking like good fun.
The inside is quite epic. It's an arcade, and more specifically the arcade one would find in the 1990s on steroids. Skeeball is here, called IceBall with cool balls. It's only 50 cents to play, though you need a Frankie's Card to play. There's a giant trivia machine, Ms. Pac-Man, a mini bowling alley, Big Buck Hunter, mini basketball, a shooting game where I think you shoot at hillbillies, and various other games for tickets. The tickets get you things, including possibly a giant Penguin!
They also have a giant climbing thing (sadly not for the older people types) and Laser Tag (for those of you that want to find your inner Barney Stinson without sleeping with 200+ women).
Finally, there's the restaurant. It looks like it is probably regularly crazy due to the amount of parties at this place, but it's not too shabby, especially if you're at the bar area, where you can order decently priced dinner.
So yes, very yes on Frankie's. It's like your entire youth, with lots of flashy things and mini golf. Sadly no random soft serve. That stuff was yummy. :( -
Review from Jen N.
Lotsa fun... but bring lotsa dough. No package deals on rides and games; everything is ala carte and runs about $5-7 per game. But there are such fun things to choose: lasertag, go-carts, mini-golf, a high wire sky climbing thing-a-ma-jig, water bumper cars and a fine assortment of arcade games. The kids will have a blast!
The restaurant is average. Service was painfully slow and the food was okay. You can get a beer or other adult beverage, though, and on a hot summer day, it can be refreshing to sit in the A/C for a bit.
The park is very clean, the staff are friendly and extremely patient (especially at the arcade game prize counter), the bathrooms are outstanding with numerous stalls and built in step stools for the little ones. Credit cards accepted. -
Review from Jessica P.
Durham, NC
8/26/2010 ROTD 10/27/2010
As a child, my biggest reward was going to Chuck E. Cheese. And this place blows Chuck E. Cheese out of the water!
First, the mini-golf. I haven't played mini-golf since I was probably about 12? I think overall the sport is not as fun as I remember it. Frankie's has 3 courses. The holes aren't too exciting, I agree that they didn't have very many creative obstacles. But it was still entertaining. The area is really well landscaped and pretty. $7 is a little expensive... considering you aren't going to come play mini-golf alone (that would be pretty creepster), so $14 is a little steep.
Now, the arcade! I have to say, I don't think it's very expensive. I took my nephew there and we were totally satisfied with $20 - as in we got to play everything we wanted to. I was really impressed with the scope of games they had... I mean, they have ever type of arcade game I could ever think of.
I have to confess something... I am a bit of a Skee-Ball addict. Skee-Ball is my heroin. The Skee-Ball machines here are not good. They are pink and blue and have synthetic non-wooden balls. No good. But, it was my fix for now...
Also, there is laser tag... did not play, but there is an entertaining laser tag viewing area.
And avoided the restaurant. Doesn't make sense!
Man, if this place was open later and sold beer, I would be there with bells on!Listed in: My ROTDs!
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Review from Kuanyu C.
10/29/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Frankie is like the Chuck E Cheese for us adults with very strong inner child. There are times when i would rather go to Frankie and have fun for one night than to get away for a weekend at the beach or mountain.
Their main attraction should be the arcade section, which is pretty impressive, although some of the arcade game systems are in need of maintenance. They have recently removed the small bowling alley in the back, not sure if they are updating the system or replacing them, have to wait and see.
Besides arcade games they also have laser tags in the building as well, alongside a restaurant with pretty decent menu selection.
To me, the fun is outside under the sun, which they have mini-golf, batting cage, brand new amusement ride that'll spin you until you puke (!!), and my personal favorite, go-karts. Three kart tracks: one kiddy track, one slick track with buffed surface, and one longer road course. Recently they also added a climbing apparatus, sort of like those you see in playground, but massive in scale; it looks pretty safe, however, because I see they require harness attachment at all time.Listed in: Show and Yelp
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Review from Annie W.
10/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great place for time with the kids or a fun date night. Mini golf (18 holes), race track, obstacle course, laser tag, batting cages, and a big arcade. MIni golf was aiite, I believe I kicked butt, despite being harassed by a group of 6 year olds.
Kid 1: "No adults allowed"
Me: "What's that supposed to mean?! I'm a kid too!"
Kid 1: "How come you look like an adult?"
Kid 2: "It's just because she's tall."
Thanks Kid 2. So, maybe I'll go at night next time, when there aren't so many kids around making me feel ancient. I also traded in 30 tickets won at the arcade for 3 awesome Halloween tattoos.
Large parking lot, well kept facility, well maintained arcade games, and decent mini golf courses. The only qualm I have about the mini golf course was that it was damp and hadn't been swept up enough, which really affects your game. -
Review from Matt K.
Frankie's is tons of fun. I found it by searching for mini-golf on Yelp, and the reviews were encouraging. I was not disappointed.
As far as mini-golf goes there are three courses. We only played once (Course #3). The course had some puddles on the greens and soggy turf because of the lots of rain we've been getting, which was a little disappointing, but somewhat understandable. As far as the play, the course is of medium difficulty and just a little repetitive. It really is lacking major elevation changes, water hazards, and more fun obstacles. The only obstacles were some fake rocks and a few fishing pier type wooden posts. The course is beautifully landscaped and there are benches between most or all of the holes to rest while you wait for the folks ahead of you to putt.
We also tried one of the go-karts (Shamrock track) and had a fun time with that too. The arcade was in good order, most everything we wanted to play was in good working operation.
The one big downside was that there were no discounts or packages for any of the games, golf or rides; it's all a la carte. With three mini golf courses at $7 a play, they should have an all-day pass option or buy 2 rounds get 1 free or something. At least some kind of rewards or punch card would be cool! C'mon, do it Frankie!
Anyway, there was plenty to do and with it being so conveniently located, we left the other courses and tracks for the next time we come back. -
Review from Mark A.
Durham, NC
9/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
Frankie's is GREAT. They have everything you need to have a great time without breaking the bank. 3 really good putt-putt, go carts, laser tag and a BAR!!! Nothing better than a go cart race after a few.
I have been here many times and have never had a bad time. If you live in the area and are looking for something fun to do, kids or no kids, this is the place to go. -
Review from Sana H.
Raleigh, NC
4/27/2011 4 Check-ins Here
LOVE it but it's expensive and it doesn't have much competition to it's a bit of a monopoly hence why they can get away with charging whatever. $7 per person for mini golf, $2 for a batting cage token... it really adds up. It's clean and modern though because Adventure Landing kind of freaks me out. I love it here- but my wallet doesn't.
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Review from Nikki K.
6/21/2009
If I had the chance to meet anyone on this Earth... it would probably be Frankie... so I can tell him how Fun his Park is. And I would also tell him that the name "Frankie's Fun Park" is quite accurate.
I would only love this place a hair more if you were allowed to transport your booze throughout the Fun Park. I mean, obviously not on the go-carts (which were fun)... who wants to get pulled in the middle of a winning lap for a DUI? Not me...
That's all I'm sayin'
Thanks, Frankie. -
Review from Jennifer P.
Durham, NC
1/26/2011
Frankie's is great. It reminds me of a Dave & Busters or a Chuck-E-Cheese for grown ups. I have only gone in the winter, so I haven't tried any of the outdoor events. They have an arcade with a wide variety of games, many which you can earn tickets. The prizes are (predictably) cheap, but my young nephews loved it all-the-same. I loved the grown-up games, this place made me feel like a kid again!
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Review from Mckenzie C.
Raleigh, NC
5/13/2010
I just turned 30 but Frankie's will always be awesome in my book. When I am able to get there, I go at night during the week, and you do not see a lot of kids. I love laser tag here, and the mini bowling thingy, as well as Ms. Pac Man and probably 10 other games.
Sometimes it's nice to feel like a kid again. Whenever I need a bit of that in my life - I go to Frankie's!!!!!
The restaurant was OK. I had a wrap there which is hard to mess up. If you eat at the restaurant opt for something like a salad or a wrap. I think they serve pasta, but I kind of assumed the pasta would not be tasty at "Frankie's Fun Park" so I went for a safe bet on the menu. I don't recall my meal being bad it was just a meal. Nothing to write home about, and I would probably not return to the restaurant.
Hey I will never give up going to play laser tag and video games at Frankie's when I can find someone who is willing to go with me. -
Review from Ben M.
Durham, NC
12/16/2008
The arcade seems to be a bygone antiquity at this point. It's abandoned most of the malls, conceding that your Wii, your PS3, your X-box, or your R2-D2 can all deliver the goods on your fancy 42 inch plasma screen. Frankie's gives a nod towards bringing that back, but there's something about having to convert my money to Frankie-bucks or whatever and THEN spend more than a quarter to play Ms Pac Man that just seems horrible and indecent.
There still is fun to be had, though. While the ski ball tracks may be too short for you to enjoy as an adult, but you can still win your tickets to "purchase" useless, but somehow endearing chotchkies at the giant trivia game with enough friends to make it interesting. Or you can check out the mini golf, which is probably still one of my all-time favorite past times. Playing laser tag is okay, but going up to the special viewing room to watch the laser taggers go is also a pretty good time, depending on the taggers you're watching and the company you keep.
Avoid the restaurant at all costs. You'll think "Man, I've been playing hard and a burger sounds really great right about now." That's a poor thought to have. Out of a group of 15, zero people enjoyed their dinner. That's a 0% approval rating, for those too lazy to do the math.
I can only in good faith recommend the mini golf for a good time, but the mini golf is a good time and far more reasonably priced than the rest of the shenanigans available. -
Review from Brad G.
Durham, NC
12/10/2008
Frankie's can be a lot of fun with a group of friends, even for adults. But don't expect to have a good time for long unless you've got a decent amount of cash to spend. Don't get me wrong, Frankies' prices are reasonable compared to similar joints, but you'll burn through money pretty quickly nonetheless.
I've always been interested in the laser tag, but never had the patience to wait in line to get into it. The mini golf is fun, and probably the best value in the place - you'll get the most enjoyment time out of your $6.00 as compared to a 5ish minute go-cart ride.
I've also never tried the restaurant either, and also probably never will. Frankie's isn't exactly the place I'd go to have dinner, but I can certainly visit for an evening of fun. -
Review from Emily P.
Raleigh, NC
10/12/2008
Even though I'm pushing 30, I still have a place in my heart for arcade games. Since Chuckie Cheese has enacted that whole "You have to have a kid with you to hang out here" rule I've had to move my video game play to Frankie's.
This place is actually lots of fun. They have tons of video games ranging from the old school Ms.PacMan to a new Deal or no Deal machine, and video games are all reasonably priced.
Some of the old style arcade games also give you tickets for winning that you can trade in for your typical bouncing ball, glow in the dark bracelet fare.
A great place for adults to pretend they're 8 again...or to bring their 8 year olds (there are always tons of kids here as well). -
Review from William J.
Chapel Hill, NC
8/6/2008
Your classic family fun zone type of deal. They've got the works, starting with mini golf and working on up. This is the go-to place of the kind for my friends and I, and for good reason. Every time I walk in I'm reminded of just how slick and well-appointed the place is. This is no ground-to-dust batting cage with a few video games... It's a well-run joint with a lot going for it.
The prices are better than industry standard and everything is well designed, especially the laser tag. I would definitely recommend Frankie's over any competing place in the area, no contest. -
Review from Janet A.
New York, NY
11/11/2008
This place totally rocked! - OMG , I just sounded like a 15 yr old.
I had such a blast at this place. My daughter couldn't get enough of the games. The Road Course was the best. My mother whose 62 yrs old got on the course and was speeding with the youngsters. Watch it , Grandma!
The place was clean and great environment. It's a great place to take the kids or grandparents. :) -
Review from Kianna M.
Dallas, TX
6/8/2008 1 photo
I totally love this place this a great place for grown ups-- uhm I mean kids and the kid at heart (grown folks) alike. I went there a little while ago with a good friend of mine and we had such a blast. We got on the race track and raced around a few times which was pretty cheap. It was about $6.00 or something in that range. It was great fun competing with each other. There are also arcades on the inside, a drop zone, fun house, mini golf, batting cage and laser tag. There's something there that will get you excited!
