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Studio Movie Grill

15515 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
  • (480) 991-3106
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  • Laura R.

    The looks of the place is pretty cool they have music blaring outside as you walk up. I hate the line set up as if your waiting to check in to a hotel, plane, or waiting for a ride at an amusement park. The staff was totally friendly and attentive until we needed something like another drink or ketchup. The desk seating w office chairs might be ok if you're a tall person but for a shorty like me or kids this won't work if you want to actually see a movie! Being a parent here to see The Muppets w the kid I noticed this problem immediately. Its not a good view the desk part comes up too high. We had to opt for the theater seats they are big and roomy but you def lose closeness here. Forget watching scary movies and hiding your face in your boyfriends shoulder. Forget a make out session w your secret lover! No cuddling here either! Heck you'll be lucky if you even get to hold hands through all this! If you are more than a party of 2 say goodbye to everyone else because they will be too far away to even see although they're just 2 seats away! They claim you press the button and someone will be with you immediately and before the movie starts I totally agree. I REALLY like how right before the movie started they prompt you to turn "OFF" your phones AND if your child becomes disruptive to step out of the theater! How many movies have you sat through wishing someone would say that??? I was not shocked at the price of food, it is Scottsdale after all. I ordered the Margharita pizza, the man ordered Cesar w grilled Chicken, and the little had a cheeseburger meal. The beer was cheap I thought so why not some Shiner Bock on tap. Our pints came back w no head idk about you but who doesn't like a little head?!?!?! The food didn't take too long and wasn't so quick either which I didn't mind so much it made me tink they were cooking my food at least. The kid devoured her burger and fries so that got her approval but let's be honest kids will eat anything even McDonald's! Am I right??? My pizza came out piping hot and it was good to go in my belly. I would have liked a little more tomatoes and basil and a little less grease just my opinion. Take it or leave it. The salads are GINORMOUS keep this in mind and ask for extra extra dressing so you don't run out and have to sit there looking at your salad for 15 mins waiting for someone to bring you more! Assuming your options for your salad are either fried or grilled chicken you may think you are getting some kind of HOT meat on it. Well it's not the grilled chicken was cold and while there was a lot of it looked like shredded chicken that's prob not so fresh if you catch my drift. It is kind of annoying people walking back and forth the whole time and while there is more space between you and other people it still gets distracting. I'll blame my last issue on Mercury being retro, when the check came and they doddled off the pen did not work. I scribbled for 5 mins and gave up. When the movie was over and we got back into light I realized my hands were covered in ink in fact I still have some 2 days later. I wouldn't go here for a good movie that you really need to get into. For family time it's ok I suggest eating at home and ordering some some popcorn, dessert, and drinks!

    (3)

  • Nat Q.

    I really love this place, had great experiences each time I took my family here however the last time we went, we didnt get our drinks until about 30 minutes after we ordered but the manager took half off the bill and I like the seats and have no complaints.

    (4)

  • Eric f.

    First off, we could not find the theater as we were dirving all over that shopping center looking for it. We planned to be a half hour early so we could get good seats, but by the time we found it and parked, got tickets, we ended up in the front row. The seats are not as comfy as other theaters and do not recline much. Our order of popcorn, drinks, and cookies were taken shortly after we arrived, and asked for butter for the opocorn. We had the snacks and drinks delivered before the movie started, but noticed they had not given any butter. I pressed the service button, but did not have a server come to me for a good 15 minutes. After we asked for buetter, it was another 20-minutes and pressed the service button again. After a few more minutes, a server came and we asked for butter again. With 45 minutes left in the movie, butter was brought over along with the check and we asked for drink refills. They never came back. The cookies were very good, and once we got the butter, the popcorn was nicely popped, with big kernels, although a little salty. While there are some perks to having food served to you at your seat, it can be distracting as we were worried about the service more than the movie itself. I may give it another chance, or just go back to getting my own food, and focus on the movie.

    (2)

  • Hermes M.

    this is a very cool concept. the movie/grill/bar idea is new and exciting. i was definitely looking forward to it. first of all i got a good deal through Groupon. adult tix are 9 bucks and i got for 5 plus a free drink so score there. i went to serf ghost protocol ay 125pm so there weren't very many people. the bar is in the lobby if u want to order drinks there but you can order them in the theater as well. the theatre was clean which i liked. my wife and i sat in chairs with a school-like desk attached to it. the chairs were quite comfy. there is also another section with office like chairs, so if you arrive soon enough you can avoid.those. while the pre show and trailers played the friendly staff took your order. the food arrived promptly and was very delicious (we.both ordered a turkey burger which came with sweet potato fries... yum ). at any time throughout the film if you needed anything you can push a red button on your chair to call an attendant. they arrived after a couple of minutes and filled my drink. all in all the experience was very pleasant. i didn't mind so much the staff coming up to me during the film with my order because after all i did place it. but if you are the kind of person that dislikes interruptions during a movie, this place may not be for you. also we watched an early afternoon showing and had good service. i can only imagine if the theatre was full (say a movie's opening weekend) and the service quality dropped. it is overpriced for the food and drink so i suggest either eating and drinking before hand or if you don't mind dropping some cash then go ahead and treat yourself.

    (4)

  • Jodi J.

    We went again last night...we sat in the back row. The seats are really, really, uncomfortable. They seem to have updated the hosting seating process...so we arrived 6:45 for a 7:50 show to be sure we had good seats...luckily I am used to fly SWA and I was able to barge my way through the cattle call to be one of the first people into the theater so we could pick what I thought would be decent seats...but wait...we screwed up...we choose the back row, upper right where the isle was. The spot we choose was dirty and not clean...we had to call someone to clean it. After she finished cleaning it, we had to press the button again to order our bottle of wine. And wait...the spot we choose...HUGE MISTAKE...all the servers ducked when they were in front of you, but not when walking down the stairs...so obviously whoever designed that row was smoking a doobie and thinking about his food service over the entertainment/movie part of this entire experience...because clearly these seats suck because there were always people walking in front of you. Oh and did I mention the seats were so uncomfortable I thought I was going to have to go to the Jacuzzi afterwards to get all the kinks out of my back? Ok...the good...I was able to drink a bottle of wine during a movie!

    (3)

  • Michele B.

    Ummmm....when you hear them touting dinner/movie concept you certainly don't expect to sit in an office desk chair up against a formica countertop!!! Yes, the "general admission" seats are NOT WORTH IT...not even on the $5 Groupon! And to be perfectly honest, their "reserved seating" is nice, but there are better places in Scottsdale. I will say that the food was delish, and service top notch...but honestly, I'd rather watch and older movie on my own couch!

    (2)

  • Drew B.

    no thanks. half of the seats in the theater are office chairs, no joke. too many other great movie theaters in scottsdale to waste your money on this one.

    (2)

  • Lori F.

    Wooohooo! Great service, great atmosphere, great change from last movie house that was there. The place has been completely redecorated and updated to Scottsdale chic. Popcorn was served in open basket, easy to eat w butter on the side (love it!). Good drinks, and free refils on the soda. This was a good purchase and a great value for the money. I advise anyone to try it. :)

    (5)

  • Rachael G.

    I am not a huge fan of going out to the movies, but we all know that some movies are just so much better on the monster screen. I love taking the family to this, the seats are comfortable, its rarely super crowded (but I dont go at "peak times") and the food is decent. The food I would put akin to chilli's or red robin and the prices are around the same. The drinks are a touch pricier but not completely out there for Scottsdale.

    (4)

  • Alyce T.

    I hope more people give SMG good reviews. We had a great time, and I printed more passes so other family members could enjoy this place. We saw Arthur Christmas, a terrific movie, and the food was better than I expected. Top-notch restaurant quality at average prices. Good sized portions. I guess we were lucky and had the 'good seats' with the swing out trays. So I have no complaints about the chairs. The wait staff was friendly and did their best to duck out of my line of vision. I had a great time, altho I must say the kids movie did not require a lot of concentration, so the staff walking back & forth were not a problem for us. It was a bit distracting, so I give it 4 stars for that. If you don't value the experience of eating while watching a movie, then don't go here!

    (4)

  • Matt C.

    Went here last night for the first time and I was impressed. I have been to Ultrastar Cinema a few times but I thought this place is much better. Like some other yelpers mentioned if you can snag the $5 Groupon which includes a drink this is a must do. My suggestion would be to arrive early because the ticket line can get amusement park long closer to show time. They do usually have 5-7 workers helping customers so no matter how long it is it will move quickly so be patient. Another benefit of getting there early is you will have a better choice of where you would like to sit. I get anxiety about not being early for movies so we got there an hour early which might be over the top but hey that's me. Kill some time with a drink at the bar and the staff will announce when you theater is ready. No rush though because it is all assigned seats. I did not want to eat anything during the movie so we went in about 30 minutes before show time. This was perfect. We shared the Chicken Nachos which I think were under $10 and hit the spot. I found the staff attentive and friendly. I know there were a few reviews with complaints about only teens working here but what do you expect-Its a movie theater not Wall Street. Yes, the staff is really young and you won't run into a lot of 42 year old executives here but they do there job with a smile so kudos to the "young" staff. The sound in the theater was great and not something I usually notice. The two person seats would be ideal for a date night and have plenty of room. We will be back.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    I loved the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly BUT if you plan on catching a buzz before your movie, do it at the house! The drinks were expensive and i couldnt even taste any boose. Also my pesto chicken pizza was discusting but my roomate got a grilled cheese and sweet potato fries that were great. So stick with munchies type food and bring a flask! Well return for sure.

    (3)

  • Randy W.

    Lobby bar has very slow service. We sat there for almost 20 minutes before being waited on. Many other customers were getting irritated as well for the same reason. I love the movie and dinner idea, but again drink service during the movie was very slow. You get immediate attention when pushing the service button, but we waited forever for the drinks to actually get to us. The food was pretty good, but prices a bit high. I have to mention that the employees that took the tickets at the entrance were rude and immature. They just grabbed the tickets and started talking to one another...no personal customer service at all. Summary: great business idea, but hire some mature workers and make sure you have enough employees on hand to take care of your customers.

    (2)

  • Nora W.

    Low prices, good food with good selection, reasonably priced and served at all seats, reserved seats if you want them, good servers who work at staying out of the way, clean, new and nice but unpretentious. But maybe best of all, they took out about half the seats in every theater and replaced them with large, comfortable seats and "snack bar" seats with rolling chairs (also more comfortable than standard theater seats). Not a bad seat in the house. The kids love it, I love it, and my pocketbook is happy.

    (5)

  • Natalie A.

    This is my new go to place for movies. We typically find the $5 GroupOn deal and it is way cheaper than the regular movie theater and less crowds. If there is a movie we really want to see, my hubby reserves our seats online - can't use GroupOn. We have always gotten there early so that we are not stuck with the office chairs. We typically get the reclining seats. We love that we can order drinks and food and they serve to us. No more of the balancing act with drinks and popcorn at the regular theater. The food is decent - they offer appetizers, salads, burgers, chicken strips, etc. They do make an effort in having a healthier menu by offering fresh fruit, salad, cheese and fruit plates. Sometimes they are very heavy handed with the butter - they butter the buns for hotdogs and burgers...just tell your server light or no butter. They also serve alcohol. Their food and drink prices are definitely lower than iPic, but are comparable to YardHouse pricing. The service is great and a great place for a date night.

    (4)

  • Reena B.

    Terrible!! The food was awful- husband had chicken nachos which tasted like canned chicken, I had an almost burnt to a crisp burger, fries were cold and soggy. Waitresses hit me on the head several times walking by with trays. Stay away!! There's a reason they have discount tickets available all the time!! If you're looking for a dine in theater, go to iPic or AMC Esplanade!

    (1)

  • Tanya K.

    The concept is really nice. We have been in a theater quite a few times. Seats are comfortable. Food is decent but service is terrible and getting worse compared to when they just opened. They usually screw up an order. Tonight, all we ordered were soda & popcorn - took them 30 minutes to bring popcorn to us, my husband had to ask twice about it & then finally the third server brought it. One of the problems is the person that takes your order never comes back to check up on your order - nobody cares. They show up to give you the bill. I ordered the coffee & it was completely horrific, disgustingly bitter & impossible to drink. On the menu it says they serve gevalia coffee. We used to order it @ home years ago - it was never disgusting. So whoever makes it in the theater needs to learn how to brew coffee. Its better to eat elsewhere and just watch the movie at the theater. They do have a great deal on groupon - $5 for a movie & a drink - can't beat that! That's the only reason they get 3 stars. Their meal service deserves at the most 1 star.

    (3)

  • Rich M.

    Needs better office chairs. I don't get the office chair thing. I suppose next time I know better and will pick a row with real seats. They aren't even nice office chairs. I might bump up a star if they get some Aerons. The concept is good and its cheaper than ipic, and around the level of an Ultrastar ( but that has better seats). Our service was slow on drinks, but decent on the food. We will probably go back, but be careful to pick a real theater seat if you go. Not our top choice, but acceptable.

    (3)

  • A C.

    We bought Groupons over a month ago that expire on March 21st. This past weekend was the last weekend we could use them, so we either had to go, or forfeit the discounted price. Unfortunately the movie I wanted to see wasn't there, but we were able to get tickets on opening night to 21 Jump Street (which was hilarious! - 5 stars for the movie). To be honest, I wasn't really looking forward to going because I had read bad reviews (standing in a line outside the theater? Office chairs? Servers running around during the movie?) Well, all of it is true. You walk in, buy your tickets, and then are sent to wait in line. 15 minutes before the movie started, we were let into the theater. Immediately, we saw the dreaded rolling office chairs. Lucky for us, though, there were two of the "reserved seats" that hadn't been reserved. I asked one of the employees if we could sit there and he said yes. We sat in the first row of reserved seats which essentially is the first row of the top section, right behind the main walkway. If I would have paid extra for these tickets, I would have been pretty upset, because the servers run (crouched down, which makes it more distracting) across it during the movie. I felt pretty bad for the servers - that cannot be good for your back! Anyway, after we sat down, we pressed the red service button and someone came by to take our orders. I order a Diet Dr Pepper and my husband had a Sierra Mist (Pepsi products). Probably about two minutes later, the drinks arrived. I was pleasantly surprised how quick the service was, but unfortunately my drink was wrong. No big deal, I just pressed the button again and someone quickly changed it out. It was wrong again. Ok...third time's a charm, right? Nope! After two root beers and a Diet Pepsi, I finally walked out of the theater to find a counter where I could at least see the right one being dispensed! There was a manager standing right when I walked out and he let me know that he'd bring me Diet Dr Pepper, and he did. It's really not that big of a deal, but I think they need a better system of labeling sodas. They said they use different straws, but maybe no one knows the straw system? I don't know! We didn't order food, but I did glance over the menu. Popcorn is $4.25 and they had a pretty wide selection of items. Overall, I'm just not really a fan of the eating dinner/watching a movie thing, but everyone is different. Unless there was another Groupon (and even then, it'd be questionable) I don't see myself returning.

    (2)

  • David B.

    I went with my friends to this place over the weekend for the first time and liked it a lot. This place is different than most movie theaters because instead of standard stadium seating, customers sit in leather recliners or desk chairs and have food served to them as if they were in a restaurant. The food is Applebees quality but a little more expensive. My friends and I liked that fact that it was all-you-can-drink too. This place is has top notch technology in the bathrooms and lobby. TV screens and digital posters are all over the walls. This place also has a bar in the main lobby with sports on TV too. I would say that this place is comparable to the Alamo Roadhouse in Austin, Texas. So far, this is the only restaurant style movie theater that I'm aware of in the state of Arizona. I give this place 4 start instead of five because my friend did not get his drink until half way through the movie after getting his food because the server button on the seat was broken. This was a fun experience and I will go to it again in the future. TIP: go to groupon and get a deal on tickets to this place to save some money

    (4)

  • Jesse J.

    Went to Studio Movie Grill to see The Raven and really enjoy this place. For one there is plenty of parking and usually plenty of seating in the theaters. I do admit that the prices are a little steep, but again we are at the movies when have you ever had a deal unless you go to the dollar theater. The ticket prices are very similar to a regular theater and they seem to be on Groupon frequently so watch out for those that will help make up for the increased food prices :)

    (4)

  • Renee G.

    came here with a groupon. I really like this place ,what you would pay for a movie and dinner you can do here all in one. food is priced good. the dessert and alcohol was a little crazy. we order a Molten Chocolate Cake w/Vanilla ice cream it was 7$ was so not worth it it came on a reg sized plate and a lil cup for the ice cream the cake itself was no bigger than the palm of my hand(i have tiny lady hands lol). i still would come here again but learned my lesson on the desserts.Its a fun date night. i also would like to add that yes they do not clear off you dishes so if no one is seating next to you(which we got lucky) then you can just put you stuff on the next seat but if not than those dishes might be with you the whole movie.

    (4)

  • Jason R.

    DONT DO IT!!! I like the previous reviews that wrote, "go big (IPic) or go home (Harkins). Don't settle for seconds (Studio Movie Grill)!" I took my fiancé out for a late night movie, outta the blue. Went to smg's website cause I figure reserved seating would be best just in case. We showed early and thought it was ridiculous that we couldn't just enter the movie, instead had to be corralled in a line even though we had reserved seats. I get it for general admin, but couldn't you devise a better way... Like signing up numbers for entrance when tickets are purchased, airport style, and call out groups to enter? Standing in line for a movie... Even with 5 people total in one line is STUPID. Assign me a number according to when I purchased the ticket, and let me lounge at the bar until you call my number sounds way better. We finally got to sit 20 mins before previews. Staff welcomed us... we were first patrons to enter. Seemed warm and friendly, showing us to our seats. I figured alright, good start. DIDN'T LAST LONG! From the time that we sat, until the lights went off for the previews, NO ONE CAME AND TOOK OUR ORDER, sh$@t for that matter nobody even came and said hi, welcome! I sat next to a group of 5... The girl next to me, all the way down to the first of her party, was greeted and ordered. We sat, looked, and not even a hello from that waitress. Okay, I figure maybe they do it restaurant style and assign different servers to different sections, I waited. Girl next to me got served with food and drinks. Me and company? NADA. I looked at the waitress at least 3 times and made eye contact. Anything? Nope! I'm not trying to be a b&$@* and snotty, but if I'm paying $5 bucks extra online to get reserved seatings, I expect service first before general admin like the girl next to me. Fiancé and I said fine. Let's see how long it takes... Lights dim, movie starts... Menus are still right in front of us (prime indicator in dining settings that we haven't been served)... NOTHING, still. We enjoyed the movie, and went out afterwards to speak to a manager. NO SERVICE OFFERED THE ENTIRE TIME. We got the server in charge of the theater, and the manager. Told them about our experience. Sever was nice enough to admit that he told his group to go in, take orders, and bust food ASAP so they can leave for the night. He apologized if that might have resorted to us being neglected. Manager, skates through apologies and keeps harping on the fact that if we want service, red light should be pushed. REALLY?!?!?! Let me see if my logic is correct... When I enter a movie theater, 20 mins early, with the lights still on and bright, and general admin never having pushed their red lights but still get service, I still have I show you I need service??? So...when you finally flash the "please push button for service," right before lights dim, that also applies to the period of lights being on 20 mins before??? Me being there and looking at you while I can still see my menu, doesn't dictate a need for service? any common sense kick in to stop by and take orders while lights are still on... even just to acknowledge someone's presence and say hello... isn't feasible because I haven't pushed your darling red button??!?!?! Sad how I respected the server more than the manager. Manager offers us some free passes... NO THANKS!! Next time, if I wanted extra service for a little extra $$, i'll go somewhere that delivers!!!!! IPic all the way. I don't have to see servers ducking in and out of my movie. At least IPic is smart enough to request patrons to show up 20 mins early to place an order (in the light) instead of coming over and ducking in and out to ask for my order during the movie, loud enough that the whole theater can hear, and in the dark as I do the shuffle around the light behind me just to see my menu. By the way, IPic? Has pens with lights so if you came late, can still see your menu. AND they duck behind you, no obstruction to your view or those behind you on stadium seating. First, and last time. Pity, I thought they had a good concept and atmosphere seemed a lot more casual then IPic. BUT service should be on par all around regardless of atmosphere... I freaking paid extra for reserved, can't I get some normal service, if not a little extra treatment???

    (1)

  • T L.

    My first experience with Studio Movie Grill (SMG), sparked by a Groupon deal, was very good. The theater is designed to accommodate a movie-dining experience as there was a centralized kitchen to accommodate food & drink orders from all the theaters. As an engineer, let me first say that one must appreciate the challenge of marrying a walk-in movie theater experience with a full service restaurant. Once I put that in perspective I began to understand the disparity of reviews read online. One must modify their expectations because running a movie theater like a full service restaurant requires you to do some things differently. I must say, however, that SMG did a pretty good job of meshing these two entities. As the goal of any business is to make money there are some differences from conventional theaters. One is there's no conventional concession stand; this encourages you to buy food from the menu which averages about $10 per entrée. You can enjoy a wide variety of drinks and cocktails, but just expect your bill to escalate accordingly. As there is "personal" waiter service, tipping is also expected. However you're not mandated to buy anything so if you want to enjoy just the movie, you can. Secondly, you're queued up in groups, first come-first served, to enter the movie theater, so it behooves you to get there early. Being early encourages you to spend money at the lobby bar. The seating capacity of the theater is smaller than typical because generous aisles between the rows of seats are needed for serving, as well as additional space needed for meal settings. Also, seats can be reserved in advance on-line and at theater lobby kiosks (~ $2 extra - I think there's also a cut-off of approx. 2 hrs. before show time), so available open seating can become scarce rapidly. General admission "non-reserved seating" ticket prices appear to match those of conventional theaters, with matinee and pre-noon discounts. I would imagine a few bad experiences with open seating would encourage one to reserve seating in advance. Seating alternates row by row between fixed high back cushioned seats with a large swing out tray, or a continuous formica counter spanning the entire row having individual rolling high back cushioned office style chairs with arms. My family attended a Sunday matinee and arrived about 20 minutes before show time. We were queued into third group "C", and only waited about 10-15 minutes to enter the theater. Our seating was good, however, as we found open seating about two-thirds to the rear of the theater, just off center. We sat at a counter row in office chairs. We actually liked it because you have your own seat with dedicated armrests; also the swivel, tilt/rock, and height motions enhanced our movie experience. Seats were comfortable. A bonus was no one kicking the back of your seat and no arm wrestling with a neighbor over the armrest. We ordered food (pizza, potato skins, and chicken sandwich). The counter area was ample while the food quality was average to good. Seemed pricey, but tis to be expected at a movie theater. Service is summoned via illuminated buttons to notify the staff. I used the service button 4 times and found good responsiveness within approx. 5 minutes of pressing. Waiters were discreet and pleasant. The waiter's movements within the theater were not distracting as they moved swiftly and quietly amongst patrons. The food bill was delivered about two-thirds through the movie, and aside from an error of not discounting the Groupon soft drinks (corrected) the billing process was efficient. A tip is to bring a pocket flashlight to help view your food and bill. I might mention soft drinks were $3 with unlimited refills - probably the best value in the theater. Our food bill was $32 including tip and drink discounts. The negatives were that there should be more theater information available for 1st timers. Asking questions allayed our confusion, but it was apparent that the lobby staff was not totally up to snuff and could use a bit more training. It probably takes a few visits to refine a strategy for getting the best seats with minimal wait times. Also, I felt the bathrooms were smaller than necessary for the number of theaters they had. The theater audio-visual movie experience was superb and as good as any theater I've been to. I believe the negative comments about "office chairs" and service are unwarranted. While the experience may vary depending on crowds, I'm sure there are a few process kinks left to be worked out. I could imagine a Friday/ Saturday date night with a popular first run movie might tax the system. While the SMG experience can get pricey, they probably execute this combo movie-dining experience probably the best I've seen so far, with good trade-offs between comfort, environment, and costs. I've been to Farelli's and also iPic in Scottsdale, while nice, were REALLY pricey. My experience was positive enough to warrant a return visit.

    (4)

  • James H.

    Disappointed. Tonight was my 8th, and final visit. I loved the idea, concept and of course the groupon deal is great. My issue, is the box office staff are the only employees with any sort of hint they care about being there. The servers, even manager, all act like they would rather be doing anything but assisting you. The lack of customer service is eye-opening. Especially in Scottsdale. This was my "third and final" attempt. My last 2 visits were equally as bad just in different ways. All three, food was cold, or undercooked, servers short and rude with you and rarely listen to requests. As for the desert? "We have a contract and can't alter or change anything" really guys? C'mon. Half the seats in the theaters, broken. Touch screens at entrance, broken, bathrooms, dirty. My first few visits to this place were amazing. I found an awesome budget alternative to they VERY good iPic. I fear no longer is this a place I will recommend or visit again. Management might be the key here, and honestly with how slow they are getting I'm not surprised if they shut their doors soon. I wanted this place to be awesome and hopefully someone does something to change it soon because tonight was horrible.

    (2)

  • Liz H.

    Wish I could give SMG 3.5 stars, so I'll round up. The theater is nicer than your average movie theater, especially if you buy full price tickets and pay the extra $2 to reserve seats. The problem is the disparity between the nice seats and the not nice seats. The nice seats are comfortable arm chairs with side tables--they are great. The not nice seats are office chairs lined up at countertops, resembling seats at a college seminar class. I just thought these were odd. Fortunately, I bought tickets through Groupon Now! ($5 for a ticket & soda), so having to sit in the office chairs was worth it. I would have been angry if I'd paid full price for a ticket and got stuck there! I think the Groupon Now! is probably best used for movies that have been out a few weeks so you still have a chance to get a bargain and sit in the nice seats. We only ordered popcorn, which wasn't particularly hot nor was it very buttery (although that's healthier, I suppose), so I can't really comment on the quality of the food. I will say that the menu prices seemed pretty in line with the typical grill sit down restaurant

    (4)

  • Daniel F.

    I wish I could give this place 3 and a half, but oh well. It is a nice clean, dine in theater. I have been to a few different dine in theaters, so I was not blown away by the concept itself like some people may. The tickets are a little pricier than some other theaters if you are looking to just see a movie. I did not eat any food and just got a popcorn and a soda. This came up to $9.45 before tax which is pretty standard for any theater, but with less popcorn (most theaters will give you at least a refill with a large, but the drink had refills). The staff puts on a nice friendly facade, but really seem to careless. For instance I ordered a Diet and got a regular cola and also the carry on quite unprofessionally in the halls if you happen to step out to use the restroom. The set up is just weird with a row of comfortable chairs with a wrap around tray similar to an airplane to place your food items on, then a row of office chairs with a counter in front of it, every other row. I don't think I would be too happy if I was stuck in one of the office chairs. They do have drink specials throughout the week which seems pretty cool, but it is too far of a distance for me to partake.

    (3)

  • Toonice S.

    have been here a few times now and have to say everyone is nice and helpful and friendly but the food is never up to par. i really expect better quality and freshness for the price you pay the theater is very comfortable and the seats are great. but wont eat here again. even the popcorn could use improvement

    (3)

  • Andre E.

    Let me start by saying that when you first walk in and you see the small bar area and the ropes to separate us into single groups...I was like are we a herd of cattle or sheep or something. Won't be back here anytime soon...there is more staff walking around in the auditorium than customers.......not to mention the entire place is designed wrong for this kind of movie experience. They have sections with office chairs... Really office chairs.... I don't even have words for it. There are many other great choices in the valley for this kind of content (food and drink with your movie).....and while we enjoyed the movie....I can't say much else good about the place. The reason it is getting two stars instead of one is because the customer service is top notch.....they are very friendly and attentive. Keep all of this in mind if you should decide to visit here....but continue to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry my Friends!!!!!

    (2)

  • Ali D.

    For the price and experience- this is a great place! Food was good but not outstanding. I'd relate it to a chilis or Applebee's type. Came in fancy plates & dishes though, so that's nice. Atmosphere is awesome, especially when you enter and don't feel like your in the typical movie theatre. Seats are not comfortable. This is the only reason I gave it a 4 star and not 5. We saw a 2 hour and 45 minute movie, and we were uncomfortable for more than half of the movie. Luckily, we could order food to get our minds off the lousy seats! Seems like most seats would have a good view. Screen is nice, as well as sound. Theatre is pretty large. Do yourself a favor and pre select your seats online. It's stressful going in and having to "rush" the doors. It's only 50 cents per ticket to pre select, so do so.

    (4)

  • Camille P.

    A fun new way to watch a movie. Expecially for adults. Nice menu and cocktail options. Customer service lacking in the bar area. Before movie, while ordering our drinks the bartender seemed extremely slow-moving. Didn't seem to enjoy her job at all. Was very unattentive and snappy after I'd placed my order. Extremely unhelpful, rude, and unprofessional! Beer was flat too. Bummer! Ruined my experience before I even got into the theatre.

    (3)

  • Conni E.

    We had a fun time at Studio Movie Grill! I didn't see any of the problems that people reported in earlier reviews. We went to an early showing, using a groupon and had no trouble getting really good seats! We showed up about 40 minutes early and sat at the bar and perused the menu so we would be ready to order once we were seated. The only reason I only gave 4 stars is some of the food quality was only so-so. I had Potato Skins that weren't very hot and my sour cream was very cold and hard to spread on my skins, they were just OK and I didn't finish them once they got cold. My hubby had what he described as a really good Angus burger, for only $1 more than a regular burger, worth the upgrade. The others in our party had a BBQ chicken wrap described as good, but mostly tortilla. No complaints on the Buffalo Chicken Strips. Those meals came with battered fries and everyone agreed that they were really good! Word of caution: since it's dark, I stuck my hand in my hubby's cup of ketchup while reaching for a fry, yuk! Food prices were on par for the experience. Drink prices are a little high... $8 for a beer and same for vodka on the rocks, $9-$12 for a glass of wine. But worth it to be able to sip a drink while watching the movie! The most annoying part of the experience was trying to see the bill in the dark to see how much cash to put out and in the process missed a line in the movie that everyone else thought was funny! I can see coming here again for a movie and probably getting the Cheese & Fruit plate and some wine to nosh during the film instead of eating a full meal. All-in-all, we had a lot of fun!

    (4)

  • Terry C.

    Studio Movie Grill is a great place to take in a movie. It's a modern dine-in theater with an upbeat atomspere. Great music can be heard in the lobby as you wait for admittance to your movie. There is also a full bar in the lobby where movie-goers can sit back, relax and have a bite to eat while waiting. Once inside the spacious auditorium you have the option to sit at a long desk-like countertop while sitting in comfy leather office chairs or individual leather seats with foldable table tops. The food is decent.....kind of like eating at TGI Fridays. The pricing is reasonable, just like any other restaurant, but its great to space time and eat while watching the movie. The one thing I found a little difficult is seeing the menu in the dark. They provide a dim light under the counter. The light is helpful, but doesn't provide enough light to comfortably view the menu. Some of the menu items include: Smoked ribs, Cheddar BBQ Burger, BBQ Chicken Wrap, Thai Salad, Pizza, etc. An order of Popcorn is so large it feeds at least 3+ people for only $4.95. If you are so fortuate to come across a Groupon for $5 movie and soda, make sure to get it. You won't regret it. The drinks along are $2.99. You can't beat that anywhere. My favorite is the Strawberry Lemonade.

    (4)

  • Dane H.

    Fantastic place to see a movie... The theater was comfortable, and nice. The food was great... This is what all movie theater should be...

    (5)

  • John C.

    Loved it great spot good food and loved a Beer with my movie

    (4)

  • Hee Y.

    I liked the concept, which is why I tried it out, but the experience was not exactly what I imagined it to be. For instance, the chair situation? A, B, C, etc. So the "highly mobile" chairs in front of the really long table you can share with a large group of people are just pleather office chairs that they placed in the movie theater. The couple chairs that are not mobile are the sofa seats that I wish were mobile, as in having the ability to prop the seat back. The whole food service system was more distracting than I thought it would be. All throughout the previews and about 30 min into the movie, there are many waiters just going back and forth right in front of you to take people's orders or bring them food. Soo.. that means, you can't see what's going on on the screen, you can't hear what's going on, and you can't focus for several seconds every several minutes for a total of 45 minutes. The food was meh. The service was mixed. Our initial waiter was very friendly. But we wait for our food to come out, and ours is pretty much one of the last to arrive even though we ordered it before the previews started playing. My boyfriend and I ordered popcorn as an appetizer but after our entree appeared first, we had to ask where our appetizer was and then the waiter simply dumped this whole thing of popcorn onto our small tables, expecting us to just deal with it, and scurried away.

    (2)

  • Garth G.

    Outstanding wings! great location! Must todo! I go every week! It's fun! They wanted me to write a longer review. It is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Sara M.

    One of my favorite places! Great food, great concept, great service 99.9% of the time. They do groupons all the time and it's only $5 for a ticket. I don't like junk food at other movies and they have good options for food. The seats are good, but I don't dig the rolling office chairs. But that's avoidable by getting there a little early. Chocolate chip cookies are the best!

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    I've stopped seeing movies anywhere else. Great seating, great screens, great sound, great food and drinks and the cutest male wait staff I've ever seen!

    (5)

  • Robin L.

    Loved this theater. It is really far to get to from my house but I will go back. The staff was AWESOME! The place was really clean and the seats were comfortable. I didn't order any food because we had just come from dinner. But we want to try the food next time. Thanks for the comfortable movie watching experience.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Nice concept. Comfortable chairs, good service. Be prepared to use your cell phone light to read the bill at the end of the movie! (assuming other patrons are not nearby)

    (4)

  • Nancy M.

    Best deal got the group on deal for 5 bucks!

    (5)

  • Miss M.

    I received 2 free tickets to this theater, so I checked out a film last week. The idea of food and drinks being served at your seat is neat, but in all reality it's just so darn distracting. The service is great, but the servers try to "duck down" and run in front of you to serve people in your row and rows ahead of you. It is so annoying, and the only saving grave for me was that there was no one else in my row so all the running was further towards the front of the theatre. I had a burger and sweet potato fries. Good food and fair prices. Even my soda was a good deal for a movie theater ($2.99 as I recall). I do think the executive office chairs (swivel style) that they have, with a counter to eat at, is odd. Reminds me of a sports book at a casino. Not sure why they did that, when they also have regular seats with a tray that slides towards you to eat/drink. Lobby is a bit small, and they make you get in line to wait for a theater. So, even if only 5 people show up 25 minutes before the show, you must wait in line. I heard other patrons state how weird this is too. Too much cattle herding for my liking (especially when no crowds). We may go back, but lots of other choices that I like better.

    (3)

  • Bailey G.

    Great concept! We have found another great movie theater! Our daughter especially loves the idea of eating lunch at the same time.

    (4)

  • Shaundra L.

    The food is really pricey but over all it was fun.

    (3)

  • Lindsey T.

    I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again. The food was "eh" and I noticed almost everything was served in a bowl, so for example my burger was sitting on top of my already mushy fries. My drink order was wrong and nobody came around again to find out if everything was ok with our food/drink, so that was that. My sister went another time with her husband and she said they messed up her meal too. The biggest thing I noticed was that there were literally only teenagers working there, so that probably plays a big role in the lackluster service. My office chair was filthy when I went to sit down, so I tried to switch it with the one next to it, but it was dirty too. If it wasn't for the great movie we saw (Lawless!) then I would have really been bummed about the whole experience. Next time I'd rather just eat somewhere that I know the food/service is good, and go see a traditional movie.

    (2)

  • J G.

    Great idea for Scottsdale. I would recommend buying tickets on line. The theaters have comfortable airline style seats with a generous table that flips away. Full bar menu with pub grub. When ordering popcorn, don't pour the extra butter that comes with on popcorn. Trust me - there is plenty or you will be scrambling for napkins after doing the backstroke in melted butter.

    (3)

  • Ashley O.

    I recently attended Studio Movie Grill for the first time... I will not be returning to this theater again and I am surprised they are still in business. I bought a groupon over a year ago and forgot that I had purchased them. I read on the groupon that the amount I spent on the tickets would still be validated through Studio Movie Grill, however, the actual groupon purchased for 2 tickets and 2 drinks for 10.00 would not be validated. My understanding was that I would have 10.00 to spend at the theater. When I logged onto my groupon for the day to print the tickets I noticed they had the same promotion going on for the 2 tickets and 2 small drinks. I figured I would call the theater to see if they may honor what I purchased through groupon since they were currently offering the same "newer" promotion. I called the theater several times and they do NOT have anyone answering phones. I tried all of the automated numbers and not a single human answered the phone. They offer to call you back but I took my break at work to call and cannot receive calls at work seeing as I work in a hospital with patients and I am constantly on my feet. So my coworker and I decided to see the Purge on Tuesday night at 520pm. We grabbed a nice happy hour at the Four Peaks nearby and went over to the theater at 5:10pm. Upon arrival to the front "purchase" desk, I asked the girl if they would consider honoring my expired groupon since they were doing the same promotion presently. She looked confused mummbled something, said I dont know and than began to charge us the full price for the movies. I decided that 4.00 was not a huge issue and she clearly did not know how to ask someone for the answer considering she had no anwer herself. As my friend and I went to find the theater for our movie we noticed that she charged us for Iron man 3 which had started 15 minutes prior to our purchase, and it was the wrong movie. So not only was she incompetent in finding out an answer, she was not competent in our purhcase of the correct movie. We returned to the front desk with the manager seeking the correct movie. I noticed there were two young blonde employees at this point. The newest employee was being asked the question of what are matinee times by a young couple arriving to the movie theater. Her response consisted of looking at the manager several times... the manager helping my friend and I, and then stating..."they are in the afternoon." I could not believe that an employee was not knowledgeable on what times a mantinee consisted of. So my friend and I went to sit down in the theater now having the purchase of the correct movie. The seats were moderately comfortable and I felt as though I was in a conference center preparing for a powerpoint presentation. The staff was loud during the entire movie taking orders from the other patrons which was distracting. The menu we received to order from stated that Tuesdays were ladies nights and ladies could receive 5.00 movies all day and night long. We had paid 7.00 per ticket and not offered the ladies night price. At the end of the movie my friend and I exited the theater at which point I noticed a different manager from who had helped us previously. I went up to him and asked him why we were not honored the ladies night price and he said that we could not be honored that with a groupon. I said that my groupon had expired and it stated that it was a 10.00 gift certificate to the theater...so why not just offer the guests the 5.00 price? He said no and I said well thank you, over four dollars I will not be returning to your theater and I plan on writing a review. His response consisted of an "ok." As many times as I've seen groupon offering deals to this theater it is CLEAR they need more patrons and are not making enough money. Maybe they need to consider a change in employees, consider training employees on competencies and managers on satisfying patrons over FOUR DOLLARS. Had my friend and I received the slightest amount of good customer service and compassion we would probably return to the theater but due to the lack of customer service and employee knowledge you couldn't pay me to return to this theater. I would highly recomment amc cinema suites for they have a more knowledgeable and helpful staff and way more comfortable seating. I do not see Studio Movie Grill maintaining their business much longer and that projection is also based on how often they have to offer groupon prices to just get patrons to come see a movie.

    (1)

  • Amy V.

    I went to take advantage of the free ticket deal to see the Immortals with friends - but when we arrived, the theater had suffered a burnt-out bulb and we were forced to see Twilight instead. While that might be grounds for a negative star review and a human rights complaint, I opted to tolerate it for the sake of science. The theater is about what I've come to expect. The service is good - you have a call button you can push and the waiter'll come running out to you - and they pretty much cater to your every whim while you relax and watch your movie. However, the food is hilariously overpriced, which I did anticipate, so I can't say it was a shock to me. But it's not getting any Michelin stars, let's put it that way. The major dealbreaker - the reason I give this place a bad review - is the seating. Half is theater seating, which is maybe one step above your normal theater seating, and the other half were office chairs with desks in front of them. Okay, sure, they're NICE office chairs, but the place just opened. Wait three months and see how nice they are then. Why is this a dealbreaker if the chairs are sufficiently comfy and the service is respectable, and you knew what you were in for, you might ask me. Well, here's the kicker. There are other dinner theaters in this city, and while their tickets are generally more expensive, the general experience is much, much better. So if you grade comparatively, SMG just loses out. Now, if you're cheap, then just go for it - get there early, get good and soused at Four Peaks across the way first - but if you're looking for a novel, quality movie going experience... look elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Angela G.

    came here on a last minute date night with the hubby so most seats were already reserved. we had to sit in the counter seating which was just computer chairs... not a fan to pay 22 for just the tickets to sit in a not so comfy computer chair. and it was so squished since it was a packed night luckily there was one chair next to me that no one sat in that we moved to get more room. the food was good tho had the sliders and the regular burger with fries. the theater itself was not dark like normal theaters... there is a light on the counter seats that stay on throughout the movie and gets annoying. and the staff was in and out getting others food/drink orders and with the theater not being dark i was very distracted by it...next time we will try to book it sooner to get the table seats in the back that are more leather recliners then just computer chairs.

    (3)

  • Mina R.

    Seats are awesome, popcorn was AWEFUL, staff was fair. Our server was nice. However everybody else looked liked they hated being there.

    (3)

  • Dylan J.

    I went to see a movie here today and was surprised on how they fixed this theatre up and made it look very presentable. This theatre is a full service theatre therefore they have employees there to take your order on food and drinks and bring them to you. They pride themselves on "immediate" service. Myself and the people I was with ordered drinks and popcorn before the movie even started along with the people sitting next to me. Half way through the movie I still hadn't received my order so I complained to a person working there and they forgot my whole order, obviously I was pissed. The same thing happened to the people next to me. This theatre is not worth it if you are going to spend money and expect good service. I would not go back there, if your going to go to a theatre like this I recommend IPic which is nicer and has good service.

    (1)

  • Lana P.

    Its a great place for the movies, but the food is not so great! The pizza that we ordered came not done well and we had to wait for it to be re-done. Next time I am eating out and then coming back for the moview.

    (4)

  • Emily G.

    Theatre is very nice. Seats are not as comfortable as you would think. They have like office chairs in every other row. Also the food is not good, and it's so overpriced. Did you know it costs a dollar to put onions on your burger? Want cheese? That's another dollar. And it's not even good. Screen is beautiful and a clean picture though.. 3D was great.

    (2)

  • Candace G.

    AWFUL! This place is packed! If you want to get into a movie you have to show up at least an hour and a half before. The seating is awful, bench table with office chairs. The food is EXPENSIVE and disgusting. If you want a great movie dine in experience go to the AMC Esplanade.

    (1)

  • Debbie F.

    I loved this place, we get groupons and go. The last time we went they changed the menu , downsized the portions. Not worth the drive from Gilbert.

    (2)

  • windi w.

    I bought reserved tickets to Studio Movie Grill, and I am very happy with my experience. Here's how it works: You buy tickets either online reserved or open seating -or- go to the place and buy tickets. If you bought tickets online, you get to go to skip the ticket line and go straight to will call. You wait for your movie / time to be called and you line up to be seated. If you bought on-line reserved seats then you get to skip the line and be seated first. Once inside the theater, you look at the menu and then press a little red button on your table top when you are ready to order or need service. Watch the movie, pay for the food, go home. I found the food to be pretty good. The price was reasonable.The service was very fast, and I didn't notice any waitstaff blocking the screen to go back and forth. My suggestions to you are: Buy reserved seats online. You get to skip all the lines and not chance getting stuck in bad seats. Do not buy tickets for the very first row because those are rolling office chairs as despised by previous reviewers. The other seats are nice reclining type comfy chairs where the middle arm goes up in case you want to snuggle with your movie going partner. Bring cash if you plan to buy dinner. When they brought the check, they brought everyone's at the same time in little trays, then they picked them all up at the same time and brought them back at the same time. I was worried that they would mix up all the cards with the seats (it didn't happen, but I would bring cash next time). I would go again and would recommend it to a friend.

    (4)

  • Zoi R.

    Great place. Seats are comfortable and spaced out, food is very good (it is not amazing but definitely better than the usual popcorn and the service is exceptional. We will be going again!

    (5)

  • Jonathon A.

    I like this place. It is different than large scale theaters. Due to them serving food, there aren't as many seats in the place. It can get annoying having servers coming around while the movie is going and they need to figure out something with lighting. You cannot see what you are eating in the dark!!! I like that they will do soda refills. Try it out!!

    (4)

  • Pamela R.

    My husband and I along with just about everyone else went to SMG because of the complimentary passes. I liked theater alot. It was spacious and clean. We sat in the large seats which felt a little cozy. No, the seat didn't recline or rock, but I don't need it too. I ordered the burger with fries. Okay, the patty was a little small for the bun, but it tasted good. I received a combo of sweet potato fries & regular fries. That wouldn't been fine if that's what I'd ordered. The food was good nonetheless. My husband got a basket of popcorn, and they gave him alot. It wasn't a bad experience. The only negative thing I have to say is this, when the food comes it's so bloody dark in there you cannot tell if it's what you ordered until you start eating it. We have 2 more passes so we'll go back next. If it weren't for the free passes we wouldn't be going back so soon. I do like the idea of sipping a little wine while I watch a movie. We went back last week and the angus burger which knocked our socks off! I've added an extra star for the outstanding burgers and fries.

    (4)

  • D J.

    Great movie experience for the family. Love the idea of having a glass of wine served during the movie and being able to order a popcorn refill for the kids instead of having to leave the theater and miss part of the movie.

    (5)

  • Michael Z.

    My wife took the kids to the show and dinner. She said the place was pretty cool and had good offerings. However, two of the six children ate nachos and those two both ended up vomiting later that night. It was definitely pinned on their nachos. The bigger negative was that she called to speak with management, namely to see if others had similar issues, and they never ever returned her phone call. That's rather weak of management to do when trying to establish a new brand. I'm going to go this Friday and check it out for myself...but I won't order any nachos. I'll update after my attendance.

    (2)

  • B R.

    We ordered chicken wings, chicken fingers and sweet potato fries. The food arrived barely heated and I sent the fingers back. They brought out another batch that was just barely warm. We had a few bites of everything and the flavor was akin to cardboard slathered in bbq sauce. The screen is small and the constant scooting of the waiters is annoying. This combo of theater and restaurant fails on both counts. I will be sticking with my usual restaurants and the Cine Capri from now on....lesson learned.

    (1)

  • David R.

    This place kicks ass. There's a posh little lounge area inside the building with a bar and big screen tvs usually with sports on ala Buffalo Wild Wings. You can grab a bite at the bar before you go in to watch your movie, or you can eat and drink inside while the movie is playing, too! They do an amazingly stealth choreography of getting everyones' meals ordered and served, and then they're gone! Great young staff who are on it and seem like they're having fun at the same time. They take your order on Iphones and then print out your bill at the end of the movie. The food is above average and better than I thought it would be. The atmosphere is like having a sleepover and munching while watching a move with 100 of your closest friends! I didn't know if I would like it, but I did! This place is not your average movie theater at all. The only similarity is they both show movies, but it ends there. This place has a large staff who is bustling around serving a lot of customers a lot of food and drinks when I was there on a Friday night. I respect the coordination, logistics and plain investment it takes to make a place like this happen. in the theater itself, the new Mad Max flick looked amazing even way up close for the sold out show for 8:45 Friday night. This is the kind of place you want to get there at least an hour early and have a bite and a drink before and/or during your movie, and really enjoy the experience. Don't rush in five minutes beforehand like an ordinary theater because you'll miss the ambiance, the people-watching while everyone is unwinding from their day and the employees who are hustling to give you a great move-going experience. I'll say it's not the most discount way to see a movie, but the food and drink prices are fair for the quality and quantity of what you get and, overall, I thought it was so worth it. Support a neat place like this, people!

    (4)

  • Howard H.

    First impression was pretty good. The movie theater was pretty comparable with a normal theater with the exception of seating. The chairs and table remind me more of a lecture room in college than a movie theater. The service started out pretty good before the show, but after it started service was poor. The idea was fun though and it's nice to have a different option for the weekend. It was refreshing to have decent prices on food and drinks compared to a normal theater.

    (4)

  • Brandon N.

    Just was there last night. Theatre was good and clean. The service was decent but the food was just alright. Seemed to have the typical bar food type style. I was probably expecting a little more high scale food because after walking in, it just felt like an expensive place. Vegetarians and Vegans unfortunately need to just stay away if they are hungry. I would go there again but only if I was obligated to go with a friend. My GF and I had a Groupon which made the tickets only $5 each. We saw the new remake of Vacation which needless to say, was just for a money maker deal for Chevy Chase.

    (3)

  • Connie L.

    Fourth or fifth time here. Always dig this place. There's a bar in the front to just grab drinks before the movie , but once you take a seat in the theaters, they are quick to serve you, too. The food is pretty decent. Last time I had chicken tenders and shrimp. Pretty standard. Tasty. Today I had the ceviche and I was impressed! For $11 you get a good portion of seafood on a nice sized fresh leaf of lettuce. I would definitely order it again. It was tastier than ceviche at seafood or Mexican restaurants. Don't be too dissuaded by eating raw fish at the theaters... I also like how you can choose your seat beforehand, so better to buy tickets early! I do not recommend the counters. I haven't sat there but people are just sitting in computer chairs. Looks less comfy...

    (5)

  • Beth A.

    I was excited to try this concept as I've never been to a dine-in theatre before but it was disappointing. Parking was great and not a problem. There aren't too many movies playing so do t expect the same selection as a normal theater. We got our tickets quickly as well, but ended up only being able to get front row seats. I've done front row seats in a theater before but these in particular were way too close to the screen. There are 2 seat style options. You can choose from a stationary seat like what the typical movie theaters have but it has a small table that swings around in front. The other option was a desk chair that sits at a bar. Since we didn't purchase our tickets earlier, this was the only option and I do not recommend it as it was not comfortable unless you like sitting in an office chair to watch a movie. We ordered food and I got the California chicken sandwich. What's interesting is this theater prides itself on the food but what I got was mediocre at best. The sandwich bun was soggy and soaked probably from the pico de gallo that was on the bottom of the sandwich. I also ordered a margarita which was terrible. The mix they used was a cheap quality fake lime flavor. I took 2 sips and decided this drink was not worth the calories. Our drinks also came out after our food. Above all, the food and drinks are way overpriced for the quality and value. My bill with tip was around $28 for a chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the margarita. I wanted to complain and fix the food, but honestly I was afraid if I complained about both my food and beverage being bad, they wouldn't have taken me seriously. I just won't go back. I recommend getting dinner and drinks at a normal restaurant and then going to a theater that has the comfortable reclining chairs instead.

    (2)

  • Greg G.

    Food is ok, but not good. Service is about the same. I had more fun sitting at the bar than anything else. This would be a 2 star rating but the bartender earned a whole star just on his own. Great skills and service. But there are literally hundreds of great bars in town. I don't have to subject myself to the SMG experience to ho to them.

    (3)

  • Colleen L.

    Unlike other dine-in theaters, Studio Movie Grill's tickets are affordable. I love to go on Sunday nights when their SMG Cellar wines (good!) are $5 per glass. They serve decent American fare - burgers, pizzas, salads, etc. For dessert, you really can't go wrong with a frozen hot chocolate - so gooood! You can also get popcorn & candies like at a regular theater. But, really, the reason I love this place is not for the quality of food, but for the cushy chairs and the experience. My kids love pushing the button to order...it's just a fun way to see a movie!

    (5)

  • Shannon B.

    A dine-in theater with OK seats, meh food, yet friendly servers. Location: This is in far north Scottsdale. Parking is easy; the lot provides adequate spaces. Seating: For some reason, I thought the seats would be more comfortable. The options are seats in front of a long bar/desk type thing with office-like seats, and there are other seats that have a roll out small table for each person. Food: Overpriced and meh. That said, the pretzel bites were tasty, though the cheese with them was stale and a bit greasy. The pizza was just OK but tasted bland to me. Servers: The service was efficient, but we had very few napkins and had to request a box twice. All in all, I'd attend movies at other theaters.

    (2)

  • Kate B.

    From the minute I walk into this theater, I feel taken care of. All of the staff members that I have encountered are extraordinarily friendly and helpful, love the bar area for a pre-movie cocktail, and the cushy seats in the theater are luxurious. Absolutely love that you can order food and drinks from your seat with a push of a button. The response time is quick, and the servers are efficient. I think the food is pretty darn good, too. And $5 glasses of wine on Sundays - heck yes. We will be back for many more movie outings at SMG!

    (5)

  • J. J.

    Staff was real freak fly. The food and drinks tasted great. You hardly even noticed them bring things out to other customers. The only thing I didn't like was the seats. The were ok but I was expecting the lounge chairs to have a foot rest or be a little softer. The computer chairs did not look any more comfortable than the ones I have to sit in a work. Not really what I would enjoy to sit on for a couple of hours. But over all it was a great experiences and I would go again. Dessert was good.

    (4)

  • Egypt S.

    I had to experience SMG because of all the reviews. I've been to theaters where you can order drinks etc. But not full entrees. I used a $5 livingsocial discount and was able to catch a sneak preview. As everyone stated the ticket area and lobby is very chic and modern. However the actual theater is not. For a theater I want my seating area to be comfortable. Here, the chairs are not. They do not recline at all. So if you have any neck or back injuries I recommend sitting way in the back so you do not have to position your neck up right for over an hour. I sat in the individual (a/b or heart) seats row E. The area was not as clean as the lobby. The cup holder had trash in it and left over food crumbs. I ordered the strawberry daiquiri, you can barely taste the rum. But it was sweet which I didn't mind. I ordered 2 lb of hot wings for $19. The presentation of the food was nice. The wings are huge. The taste was okay. Not bad. The staff was nice. I did notice that once the movie started they were very discrete and not disturbing to others. I also thought that although most reviews said to avoid sitting at the long tables with the office chairs, they seemed more comfortable if you were ordering food. My bowl of fries could barely fit on my table with the hot wings and my drink. I gave SMG 3 stars because it's initial appearance was modern. However, I spent little time in the lobby so I didn't benefit from the decor. The cost doesn't match the actual experience. I spent $51 for Native New Yorker in a movie theater. The food was not exquisite enough. Mind you that was just the appetizers :-/. Thankfully the staff was really nice so I didn't have any issue with continuing my experience. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Charles D.

    We got passes from GroupOn and they were just about to expire so we decided to take in a movie. When we got there, the line was almost out the door. It looked like everyone who had a GroupOn coupon chose to go that day because their coupon was also about to expire. There were four cash registers and only two cashiers which made the wait unbearable. Where is the manager, he should be helping them out and getting the patrons into the theater. After about 20-25 minutes, we finally made it to the ticket taker with only 10 minutes to go before showtime. She made us wait with some other couples because they didn't know if there were going to be customers with reserved seating. Come ON!! That's pretty lame excuse for not letting us in. When we finally made it in, we sat in the first row of the comfortable seats, but in front of us, there was a counter with chairs on rollers and desk lights which I thought was going to turned off once the movie started. NOPE!! As the movie started, the employees were so distracting because they had to bring all the food, popcorn and drinks out. Even though they ducked as they passed back and forth in front of you, you couldn't help but see them in the corner of your eye. You can order the popcorn with hot butter which came in a container and not a bag. The hot butter was in a cup and you had better pay attention when you poured the butter less you get it all over your clothes. The sound system was great and the theater was clean. I'd give it another chance but maybe not on a weekend.

    (3)

  • Jordan H.

    This is not the nicest dine-in theater we've tried, but it had the best service. The layout of the theater we were in was nice. It looked like good views of the screen all around. The seats were sort of comfortable, but oddly rocked back without reclining. I definitely recommend booking your seat online to get a seat not at a counter. Those did not look as comfortable. The food we got was pretty good for eat-in-the-dark fare. Very good potato skins and steak sandwich, alright chicken tenders. The food is quite expensive, but that is the fate of this kind of novelty. What really stood out here was the service. We had our order taken quickly and the appetizer was out quickly. We lit the service button twice: once to order food and once for drink refills. Both requests were attended to quickly and without making a huge disrupting fuss in the middle of our movie. All of the staff seemed to make a real effort to move quickly and/or duck down as they moved about.

    (4)

  • Curious G.

    For the longest time this theater was closed and now it has a whole new look, name and appeal! I bought the groupon and enjoyed The Wolf so much with the not too sweet raspberry lemonade that came with the $5 ticket/ When the groupon came on again I was right on it! The burger is big and comes with potato or sweet potato fries and it is enough for 2 people. The service is great, the tables and chairs are comfortable and clean. The only thing that I'd like to see is a healthier style menu and chairs that recline.

    (4)

  • David S.

    I read a lot of reviews of this place on Google last night and almost didn't go because the reviews were pretty bad. I'm glad I went though, because it turned out to be an enjoyable experience. Went there last night to see Sinister. Although the movie wasn't that good, the theatre was pretty nice. I've been to a few others of these kind of restaurant/theatre places in Alaska and Washington, and Studio Movie Grill is doing just fine with this concept. Didn't really like the assigned seating, especially since there was someone sitting in my seat. It's kind of pointless unless there is someone there to enforce the assigned seating. It would be better if people could just sit according to first-come-first-serve like in any movie theatre. I read that there were single office chairs for the seating, and this is true for the center rows. Office chairs that swiveled and rolled. Different, but surprisingly comfortable. I liked that there was a light box at your seat you can push to get service. Makes it simple and obvious for the staff to find you. I also liked that there were lights underneath the counter face in front of you. It wasn't directly shining in your eyes, but still allowed you to read the menu. The menu prices were a little high, but it's Scottsdale. I also unknowingly showed up on all-you-can-eat pizza night, which was excellent, and much more valuable. Overall, I thought this place was pretty good. I'll probably go back.

    (3)

  • Horace H.

    Even the non-office "nice" chairs left us with partial paralysis. Very hard and uncomfortable. Also, the high school kids working there could use some customer service training.

    (2)

  • Melinda I.

    A good concept, poorly executed. Server got our order wrong, then brought us the wrong check, THEN dropped our credit card in the walkway and just kept on walking. If you just go to watch a movie, I imagine you'd enjoy your experience. The seats are comfy and sight lines are good. But if I go there again, I won't order anything.

    (2)

  • Ace T.

    Best place to see a movie without waiting in line. The tickets are inexpensive, especially when you purchase them through Groupon. It is helpful to reserve your seats online, at least a day in advance, especially for popular/new movies. If you show up day of to by tix at the box office, you won't have a good seat selection. The food is good- not amazing. However, this is a theater that serves food also; not a restaurant that plays movies. If you want supreme comfort, reserve the chairs (labeled "A" "B" and "V") and not the counter table seats (labeled "C".) The seats have a cupholder and a removable tray for holding your food/drink. Counter seating has much less comfy chairs. I only give SMGrill four stars because iPic is a much better experience for movie-watching w/ food & drinks, but the cost is considerably more as well.

    (4)

  • Angela L.

    There's been a lot of groupons for SMG lately, $5 for a movie and a soft drink? Now that's a great deal! Tip: Arrive to your movie at least 30-40 minutes prior to the show. This is so you can have a choice in seating. There are comfy la-z-boy type seats with sliding table tops (large lecture hall style desks) and then there are office chairs placed way too close together over a long table top (diner style counter top). I prefer the comfy la-z-boy's and to use the groupon, you just have to arrive early in order to get in the front of the line. If you don't want to arrive early, I suggest purchasing tickets online ($11) and then adding $1 to have reserved seating. Please note - SMG staff starts lining movie patrons up about 15 minutes prior to the show and it's kind of like a mad dash run. Everyone wants to get in line first! Once you're seated, there are lots of SMG waiters/waitresses awaiting your food orders. Considering this is the movies, and refreshments cost an arm and a leg, I believe the pricing of the food is reasonable. A pizza for $10, A burger + fries for $10 etc. I've only tried the white chocolate macademia cookies with vanilla ice cream = ~$5-6, and I've had cookies that were so soft, fresh, and delicious, but the other time I got cookies that were hard, and a little burnt. Ps. There's cocktails! - I ought to try one of those next time :)

    (4)

  • Doug W.

    We live about 30-40 minutes away from SMG but it has become our number one place to go for date night by far! Given, you do have to get there early or purchase reserved seats online in order to get the good seats, but how many other theaters even give you the option of reserving your own seats without paying a ridiculous amount of money? For about a dollar more than regular price you can sit wherever you choose to and get there a little later and not wait in line. As for us, we love getting there about 30 to 45 minutes early so we can order food and drinks and enjoy the meal before the movie begins. Doing so allows us to eat at our own pace and with the lights on, and then nibble and snack on whatever we didn't finish throughout the film! On that note the food is delicious. Every time we go, we try something new and haven't been disappointed with any item on the menu. The best part for me at least is that I tend to drink soft drinks quite a bit during movies, so having a refill on demand by pushing a button is a revelation! Don't forget to indulge in the popcorn as well, since it is popped from a very high quality, large popping kernel and served with a side of real melted butter (not butter flavored topping), so you can douse it in butter or leave it off if you want a healthier option. The staff from top to bottom was exemplary and attentive. I had originally thought the wait staff would be extremely distracting, but they are discrete and do their best to be as invisible as possible as they bring everything from popcorn and drinks to full meals at any time you want before or even during the film. Great execution and the food is no more expensive than a typical bill from Chili's, however the quality of the food is head and shoulders above your typical bar and grill fare. A smart tip for those complaining about waiting in a long line: they have a line dedicated to people who pre-purchase tickets. That includes people who purchased through Groupon as well as SMGs online site. With the "On-Call" line we have never waited more than 5 minutes and usually use our Groupon, which they run regularly and is five dollars which includes any movie and a non-alcoholic drink. $5 for a movie, drink and a speed pass through the line? Who complains about that?

    (5)

  • Maggie V.

    movie + food + drinks -- I'm a fan! My only problem with this theatre is that half the rows consist of office chairs. After awhile, these chairs become some of the most uncomfortable seats. If you are smart enough to reserve some of the big leather seats beforehand, you are set! I wish this theatre was closer to home!

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    My wife and I had a chance to attend a matinee showing which offered a reduced ticket pricing and I believe the ticket prices are comparable to other places and not overly priced. I researched reviews before deciding to purchase tickets and many of them lowered my expectations especially the quality of the food and mentions of using office chairs and there was nothing explain what the couples seating looked like. Looking at the seating chart it was hard to imagine what the seats were like because there were no pictures, which made me suspicious; were hiding something? It was common sense to me that the office type chairs must be located at the counter seating (C) and the couple seating were the (A) & (B) selections and they had to be a different style, which turned out to be somewhat accurate. The seating chart has dotted lines leading you to think these were short sections of counters but that wasn't so, in actuality there is a solid line of counters stretching from one side to the other of the auditorium with the office type chairs lined up behind them. The chart also doesn't reflect how much spacing there is between the rows, so for those reading this there is a 5' walking isle behind the office chairs and the couples seating is directly behind that, then the next length of counter space is directly behind those seats and so on. They could use a lesson from how iPic shows their seating charts, like the spacing and layout where the seats are placed along with pictures. The isle walking space was convenient for the servers and people to use, unlike other theaters (including iPic) that you have to excuse yourself as you squeeze through to get to the end isles. The couple seats are like over-sized office chairs but without the wheels and swivels, the center arm rest will flip up and the back tilts slightly, they were about as comfortable as the soft tilting back chairs as some Harkins and AMC theaters have. The VIP (V) seats were at the ends of the rows which don't get the best sound and screen quality and they appeared to be a little softer but because of the location there is nothing VIP about them. Now the food; well I've had worse at theaters but for the price I would expect better. The $10 all you can eat pizza was OK but nothing special and better than heated up frozen pizzas like most theaters have. I had pepperoni first then Italian sausage; both needed more meat or thicker slices as the meat flavor was over powered by the dough and sauce. My wife chose the overpriced Tenderloin Tip entree with sweet potato fries which were warm and soft with no crunch at all and the meat was hospital food bland but good after she doused it with salt and pepper. But if you think about it all theater foods and snacks are overpriced, as Dan Harkins once said in an interview, "I sell popcorn, candy and soda, the movies are included in the price", meaning if they didn't have concessions less people would go to the movies because the price would be so high to pay for the reel rentals. I liked the plastic serving dishes because they were quite, the noise of clinking plates and utensils at iPic drives me nuts when you're used to a quieter environment in a theater. The bar was well stocked and the prices were about the same as the surrounding pubs and restaurants, if you order beer and plan of having more than 4-glasses order a large picture, they won't mention it but it's a better deal until they read this and figure it out, then it might change. And that's all I have to say about that!

    (3)

  • James D.

    Been here twice good wine, okay menu, no gluten free (hint). We tried to do the 2 for $25 special they were running but we told we could only pick from a few appetizers and entrees so we just split a burger?? Other than that it is nice to have a decent theater close to home.

    (4)

  • Janee P.

    Groupon ran a few specials to this place and I bought a few thinking $5 for a ticket and drink was a great deal...NOPE! I love the dinner/movie theater concept, so I was excited when Groupon ran their special and was looking forward to trying this place out. I love IPic and the new AMC dinner theaters. But this place does it all WRONG. Horrible execution. HORRIBLE. First of all, if you don't have "reserved" tickets, you need to show up at least an hour or two early to get a decent seat. Shows are always sold out. Theaters are too small and they block out 60% for "reserved" seating. Should you find yourself with only the front row available with the rolling office chairs, (this has happened to me twice now), you can't upgrade your tickets to reserved seating at the box office. You have to purchase all new tickets through the kiosk or online for a $2 surcharge (a very annoying, anti-customer service move). A clever backhanded way of getting an extra $2 from the customers. That is bad business. By the way - the Groupon tickets are NOT reserved seating. When I complained to the manager, he said there was absolutely nothing he could do about the situation (really? Nothing? What good are you as a manager if you have no power to remedy a customer's problem???). Then he proceeded to condescendingly explain the whole "reserved" seating thing - yeah, I get it, I'm not an idiot. So I said I probably would not be returning because everything about the place was such a HASSLE. His response: that's fine if you don't come back. RUDE. BAD FORM. I can't speak for the food because I didn't even get that far. Awful place. Will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Cali M.

    This is a great place. They run amazing deals like GroupOn $5 for a movie ticket and soda (I don't recommend anyone drinks soda with HFCS), but I digress. They also have charity days where you can bring in a canned food item for free admission. Now, down to the nitty gritty. Nice theatre, much better than most brew and views I've been to. The seats could be more comfortable, they recline but then they bounce right back. The other seating is just like your computer office desk at home. The food is hit or miss. They failed to declare that the grilled cheese is actually more like american plastic cheese sandwich. The other food was good, but the service is rather fail. Ordered the 4 appetizer combo, and they came out with three items. Yet again no apologies, what is with service these days? The screens are great and just like a regular movie theatre, it just sucks when they fail to dim the lights until half way through the movie. It makes the 3D glasses reflect like crazy. Overall it's worth a go, a bit pricy (for the food/drinks) but enjoyable none the less. I just bought 10 movie passes on GroupOn. Oh Yeah.

    (4)

  • Camilla L.

    First of all, I don't understand why it's such a big deal for everyone to complain about this place. All movie theaters have quirks and terrible things you wish didn't happen. If it's comfort you're seeking , then stay home and rent a movie! I went to see Safe House this weekend on 2/11 for the 10:30 showing. I showed up about 30 minutes before the movie and got perfect seating right in the middle. I actually liked the tables with the office chairs! :) It provided much more room than the leather seats with the small fold out tables. This is a new company here and granted the execution isn't so great, but what do you expect for a seven dollar price? If you want the best experience out there for a cheap price, it doesn't exist. It's going to cost you $20-$40 for the Ipic Theater in Scottsdale. The facility was clean and neat. The lobby has seating and the lounge/bar area also has bistro tables with seating too. The food is limited. There are salads, chicken tenders, burgers, popcorn, quesadillas, sweet potato fries, kid meals etc. Don't expect a fancy meal. I loved their Hawaiian Martini. Tastiest thing on the drink menu! The place is like a dinner theater, the same if you were to go to murder mystery inc. You order, they serve you and you watch the show. I enjoyed my experience here. It was charming, sweet, and the servers were willing to help you the best way they could have. Other than the weird seating arrangements in the theater, I think overall, the quality of the service and the atmosphere was good. It's an experience to try.

    (3)

  • David C.

    This place was amazing! FIrst of all, you do have to get over the fact that there are going to be servers going past you to serve others, well sorry, but thats kinda part of the whole process. If you don't want to enjoy a movie and a dinner, then go to an AMC or sit closer to the front or sit next to the wall away from the theaters entrance or something. But with the combo of food and drink and comfy chairs and a movie, you can't beat it! The bartender "Eric" was awesome and made a great Long Island! This place is solid.

    (5)

  • Soo Jin M.

    More food: sliders = good chicken nachos - kind of nasty. Not a lot of chips, the chips turn all soggy and its a nachoey cheesey mess pizza - edible, but not that great

    (4)

  • Andrew C.

    I could hear the adjacent movie running at the same time. The cheap college auditorium desk did not help and the desk lamps that glared in your face as you tried to watch a movie was a little annoying. I might go back if I get another $6 groupon, but never full price.

    (2)

  • Michael P.

    Horrible experience. I arrived on a Wednesday night about 5 minutes before the movie was to start. Once seated in a cheap office chair, I placed an order for a diet soda and chips and salsa. The food was pouring out all movie. Right next to me in fact. I had the displeasure in ending up in the seat next to where the servers stage their food delivery. Nothing like a metal tray of food set up next to you every 10 minutes. So having never been here, I had no idea how long things take. Finally after 35 minutes, I mention to a server that I was yet to receive my drink or food. 10 minutes later I get a watered down diet Pepsi with about 4 ice cubes in it. I also was assured my chips and salsa were coming right out. 15 minutes pass and still no food. I flagged down a lovely girl who was handling checks. I informed her that after over an hour I no longer cared to get the chips I asked for. I was hungry, especially after an hour of food deliveries. But at this point, who needs $5 chips and salsa. After paying for me flat, oft delayed soda and exiting the theater, I voiced my displeasure with the manager. Having once worked at the movies as a manager, I expected more than just a "sorry." Needless to say, this was my first and last visit to this theater.

    (1)

  • Lindsey C.

    Came here with a Groupon to see Jurassic World. We got our tickets about an hour before showtime and our seats were up front to the left. I thought I'd hate th seats, but they weren't bad actually. My husband and I ordered the 2 for $25 meal which includes one appetizer and two entrees. We ordered the nachos for our app and a meat pizza and a chicken quesadilla. The food was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the nachos. We even had some to take home! Great sound, great screen, great food, clean facilities. 5 Stars!

    (5)

  • Tarren P.

    This place is great! Definitely sit in the a or b seats. We saw Jurassic World and the quality of the movie was great, service was good. They never brought my boyfriends water and that's why they didn't earn 5 stars but the ambience of this place is great! Try the Long Island, had a great buzz through the movie, and they're only $5 on Tuesdays!!! Price: very reasonable Food: only had the popcorn but it was good Drinks: delicious Movie quality: A+ Service: A. Waiters are nice, curious and care about your experience. I would definitely recommend!!!!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Pilotdown D.

    I purchased the Groupon (several by accident but this was a Groupon issue not a studio movie grill one). I called the Scottsdale number and also emailed them that I over purchased Groupons. And I was both emailed and called by management (I wish I would have taken the name he apologized for taking two days to reply in person!) Continued: we've gone to three more showings since this review was started. It's been that great. Comfortable seating. Management fixed an issue we had with no hassles at all and threw in two passes as well. Ok you're going to spend for the food, then again drinking a margarita while eating hot wings during a show is awesome! Everyone should go once at least! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING GROUPON FOR GREAT DEALS HERE!

    (4)

  • Ron B.

    Great place to see a movie. Big comfortable chairs, assigned seating, and service at your seat. They offer a full bar, and an assortment of food from full meals to your typical movie theater fare. It's like your living room with a staff to take care if you.

    (4)

  • Berenice F.

    One star is for the food....(i like the place 5 star....) but next time I'll eat in advance. I order a shrimp salad the greens tasted strange. And the shrimp was cold. . .I told a server and they were all very nice about it quick..... to exchange my salad an I got a veggie flat bread ...it was ok... but more on the burned side....had 1 pieces and left it all...one of my friends had a burger and amazingly she liked it... my other friend ordered some dips that she didn't like either..

    (1)

  • Robert K.

    Learned at my last visit that even though Groupon says their coupon never expires, Studio will charge you an extra $1 per ticket if you use them after a certain printed date. Nowhere on the coupon does it state this and the manager on duty was dismissive and adamant not to waive this even though it's not posted on the Groupon coupon or at the box office. $2 is basically nothing nowadays but it's the principle of it it that bugged me. Plus the manager was a totally a standoffish arrogant Di#k.

    (1)

  • Kim J.

    This food is pricey here but the seating and service plus movie tickets that are not overpriced keep us going back occasionally. We like to take the kids here to splurge on movie nights and get dinner all in one. They have great menu options and a full bar. The seating is very spacious and comfortable.

    (5)

  • May P.

    Who doesn't love to eat while watching a movie? If you don't mind people walking in front of you while the movies, then you should be fine. I know I do! Especially a whole burger...sign me up again! My boyfriend took me here and we watched The Wedding Ringer. It was so funny. They have a variety of options for food like popcorn, salads, burgers, fish, and desserts. I had the mushroom and swiss burger. It was moist and filling, so yummy. You can even choose turkey or vegetarian if you want to. There is also a sweet potato option for fries, and they were really yummy because they were crispy and not burnt. The only thing I wish could be better is better seating. I wish they were more comfy than just regular desk chair and desk table. Other than that, it was a nice place. By the way, our dinner was about $50 so don't expect it to be cheap. On second thought, movie theatres are never cheap.....

    (4)

  • Jeannette K.

    I've already been to studio movie grill several times, and this is one of my favorite places to go when I want to watch a movie. The concept of eating restaurant-like food paired with a movie theatre is one of the best ideas ever created. You do not have to wait in line for expensive junk theatre food, and have food served to you. I love the option of office chairs or love seats. Although sometimes the waiters take a while to respond to your service light, they are polite and bring what you need. I enjoy eating a meal and watching a movie at the same time. If you do not like eating your food without enough lighting, then this isn't for you, but I do not mind. The 2 for $25 deal is good, and there is also a groupon coupon for $5 for just the movie ticket.

    (4)

  • Erin H.

    Huge fan of the upscale theater w/dining and leather, huge seats! Gotta say that the sloped floors make for every seat being a "good seat" in the house; even in the back row - excellent view (and I'm short!). I didn't study the menu too much, and ordered a water and Diet Coke. My date (who ended up being a jerk, but that's besides the point) ordered Chicken Nachos. Very tasty but pretty "wet" w/gobs of sour cream, etc. Normally, I wouldn't be so concerned but have you tried digging for a solid chip under goop in the dark, and on a date? Was tasty once I found chips. :) Prices of tix? Don't know - my jerky date paid in advance for tickets. :) American Sniper, btw - was excellent. Very deep, but great flick. If you're squeemish, probably want to avoid. Clean stadium as well as bathrooms - great job! Friendly service too.

    (4)

  • Danielle S.

    This is the first time I've been here and I think the experience was pretty wonderful. I felt a little weird at first because I had to have someone wait on me hand and foot at the theatre but I guess that's supposed to be the perk of this place. I have to admit it was pretty nice to be able to have someone bring your food and drinks to you and not miss the movie. The facilities were clean, staff friendly... Just would have been nice if the seats reclined it's hard to get comfortable in a leather seat sitting completely upright.

    (4)

  • Deb G.

    Had a great time here. Super cool movie experience. Daily drink specials and $25 food special for two. Had chicken nachos, BBQ bacon burger with fries and pizza. Couldn't possibly eat all of it. Way better than overpriced popcorn and soda. Tickets aren't expensive and there's a Groupon currently for them too. I'd def go back.

    (5)

  • Joe F.

    The seating is SOOO uncomfortable. We would rather not see a movie then sit there again. Airplane seats are better in coach! The food is ok, better then Amc or regular theaters but nothing to get excited for. I'd rather eat out first or after but in a pinch or with kids in a hurry etc. It is ok. Service is good. Never have trouble with that. Servers are always nice and happy excited to help. Drinks are good. They have some different movies etc. at times and we do like that. ONly go about once every 6 months though. For a big movie or something other theaters have we go to AMC recliners or dine in or IPIC theaters in the Scottsdale Quarter.

    (2)

  • Irina H.

    Nice big clean theater that serves food while you watch, at a reasonable price. There are a few drawbacks, but overall, a fun place to go when you're hungry right at movie time. We've gotten tons of Groupons to come here, so the price is usually right - it's quite reasonable even at full price, though. They also have a great drink selection and nice Happy Hour specials. The theaters are large and nice, but ultimately, I don't find the seating to be quite as comfy as a regular movie theater. Things to note: - You choose your seating when buying tickets - at the ticket counter or online at home. First off, definitely avoid the office chairs with a counter. Be sure to choose a chair with an attached wooden counter that slides over you or out, like an old-time school desk. These don't recline and aren't as nice as regular theater seats, but they're still pretty good. These go fast, though - definitely get there early or buy your tickets online to make sure you get a good seat. We showed up 35 minutes early for a movie last Saturday and ended up in the second row in the last set of the good seats. - It stays lighter in the theater than in a non-food-serving place - the servers need to see where they're going and people need to be able to identify their forks, but I find that it's not a prime setting for an Avatar-type visual extravaganza. - The food is pretty decent, but nothing fancy (try the veggie burger or the Margherita pizza). They also have dessert (brownie sundae, yay!) and the prices aren't hiked up in the usual movie-food style.

    (4)

  • Marie K.

    After reading the reviews, i was a little hesitant over my groupon purchase. I came here 2 years (?) ago when they first opened, and this visit back has been such an improvement! For $5 you cannot beat this experience. Sip on some wine, maybe order a burger....even compared to a normal theater (but a lot cooler) the price is well worth it. There were no bobbling heads in front of me-blocking my view, and I was perfectly comfortable. We had great service, and unlike some of the other reviews, no questions on our bill...even though they kept trying to give us an extra side of fries...after the second time...i should have just appeased them and taken them. Id recommend the flat bread, fries, salad or duo dip. Everything was pretty good, and with the whole feast plus some drinks we came out under $50. I may be back, but its a little out of my way, and there are other dine in theaters (a little more expensive but comfier) closer to me. Still we had a great date!

    (4)

  • Meghan D.

    Definitely a different experience. Thought everything was great... Food, customer service, speedy service. The seating was okay but nothing extremely cozy and wasn't super clean before the movie. The movie I saw was absolutely awful but I can't base my rating on that. Id say the biggest discretion was not being able to pay attention to the movie bc of the servers being in the way and the popcorn was ridiculously salty and buttery.

    (4)

  • Jennifer E.

    This place is awesome! Love the concept of a dine-in theater! All of the employees who work here seem happy to be there; excellent customer service. Movie theater itself was very clean. Chairs were super comfy. Servers were on top of things. Food was great. Loved their specialty cocktails too! My new go-to theater in AZ!

    (5)

  • Marie T.

    My husband and I really enjoy coming here for date nights. I think the best part is that you can buy $5 tickets on groupon! Yay! You can also pick your seats ahead of time, but you have to pay around $1.25 or so in order to do that. To us, it is totally worth is because it seems like we are always running late and it's awful getting bad seats in a movie. It's still cheaper that going to a regular movie theater. The menu is decent too and surprisingly not overpriced. I like being able to order an adult beverage while watching a movie. I would suggest like all the other reviewers did to get the lounge type seating instead of the counter area with the office chair. My husband is extremely tall and he had so much leg room.

    (5)

  • Robin A.

    I've been here a few times when visiting from out of state, though I've had great experiences this one wasn't one of them, im a big fan of the concept, dinning and watching a movie at the same time, I had the chicken nachos and they were amazing,I think its because they use queso instead of shredded cheese, I'd come here again just for those! So onto the bad, the movie projector kept going out so all you'd get is sound,finally after half the movie was over they decided to pull the plug on the movie,now I understand things like this happen and that wasn't the problem it was the people attending the movie they were real assholes,getting so irritate wanting money back and free movie tickets and food to be comped, I've never seen people act this way. I was happy they were able to refund my money since I don't live in the state and can't come back at a later date to see the movie again.

    (3)

  • Paula E.

    We had a place similar to this in Raleigh, NC where I moved from. Except at this one there are some upgraded things I like better! You can choose where you sit and the menu is a lot more varied. They have a great lobby area to grab a drink. There is a silent buzzer at each seat so you can order with some ease. They do need lighted pens for when it's time to pay your bill. The seating is office like chairs which I could do without but otherwise a nice experience for dinner and movie.

    (4)

  • Tigra C.

    I had 4 Groupons which were expiring in 1 day, so a double feature was in order. The ticketing area and front lobby are nice, clean, and sleekly modern. The young lady at the ticket counter was nice and patient as I tried to coordinate end times for one movie with the begin times for the next. I also like that I was able to guarantee my favorite movie theatre spot, thanks to their assigned seating. The first movie auditorium was nicely set up and had a comfortable temperature. I didn't have to pull out my jacket, which is rare. The waiters bringing food, etc, were barely noticeable. The 2nd auditorium was bigger, it was cold, and the waiter/staff running the orders were wildly annoying. No attempts to duck or move quickly through the aisles, and some of them would stand right in front of you, entirely blocking your view. Others were epically failing at trying to whisper while discussing orders/mistakes, etc with neighboring patrons. Also, the set up... I don't know the proper term for when rows are staggered (the next row up being slightly higher), but someone got the equation wrong when building this auditorium. The head of the person sitting in the row in front of me kept blocking my view of the screen, so I kept having to tilt one way or another (of course, that head wouldn't stay still), or I'd just have a blind-spot during parts of the movie. Lastly, I just so happened to pick two LOTR-length movies, so 6 hours later I could feel how uncomfortable the seats were. We didn't get to try their menu during our visit, so I can't comment on their food at this time. Can't say I won't return (I'm a sucker for a Groupon deal), but I have better options, be it dine-in or standard movie-going.

    (3)

  • Isabella A.

    I purchased the Groupon promotion that they were running for $5 a ticket which I thought was great. Upon arrival you choose your seat but they don't tell you that half of the movie theater has office chairs. If you're like me, after getting off of work you definitely don't want to spend another two hours watching a movie in a swiveling office chair. When we walked in, we tried to make the best out of the seats but we just couldn't do it. We went back up to the front to try and pick different seats, but turns out they were full. We tried one more time to sit and enjoy the movie, but it was just not happening. Lucky enough we got the tickets refunded, but I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Definitely not the movie experience that you would expect. You're better off with a Red Box and some take out food.

    (2)

  • Kate S.

    Love this place. But you guys did not rock the sliders tonight. My wife said that you would have been eliminated from cut throat kitchen, and we presume you didn't have any sabotages to deal with? Maybe you did. Maybe you had to cook the sliders with an easy bake cooker? Maybe you had your utensils taken away? Who knows. But they were cold and kinda stale. You can do better than that, we know you can...right?

    (3)

  • Krista C.

    This is our favorite place to catch movies on an opening weekend. Reserve ahead for assigned seats - show up - no waiting in line. Kick back in a reserved chair and enjoy a decent meal at a reasonable price served directly to your seat.

    (5)

  • Matthew S.

    Full service kitchen and bar, awesome leather seats AND $5 groupon tickets? This is the only place I go to the movies. The entire menu is solid. I love the popcorn, salads and pizza. The GF likes the coconut tenders.

    (4)

  • Shannon B.

    We love this place. They have an all you can eat pizza for $10 on Wednesdays! I would avoid the coconut shrimp.

    (4)

  • Tatiunna P.

    A co-worker gave me free tickets so one weekend I decided to check it out. I went one Sunday morning by myself to enjoy a quiet movie by myself and loved it! When you first walk in there is a bar and lounge area of you want to hang out before your movie start. When you give your ticket they give you a menu and show you where to go. You get plenty of time to order your food and/or drink(s) before the movie start and if you need something else there is a service button. The drinks are a bit pricey, but well worth it. They have couple seating or regular seating at a little bar. I sat in the couple seating because it is more comfortable than the other. Studio movie grill is perfect if you want to go early in the day and watch a movie by yourself and perfect for a first date/date night. I definitely recommend it!

    (5)

  • Larry P.

    This place is very modern and cool looking. I didn't know what to expect for the first time. I've never been to a theatre like this. AS you would in, you will notice the sports bar right behind the self check in kiosk.It wasn't packed and teh seating was comfortable. My lady and I decided to have the coconut chicken and shrimp and a Daiquiri as well This place is perfect for a date night .You can socialize and see the movie was well. I wish they had this when I was younger Overall I really like this place and I would definitely go back there to see more movies.

    (4)

  • Brittany E.

    Great concept but could you feedback and improvement! The server was rude and way too loud. I understand she doesn't want to screw up, but it's still a movie, be courteous! Having the kiosk to print tickets it's great if you want to avoid just standing in line. Great theater inside and out. Food was so gross!

    (3)

  • Amanda B.

    So.... We've been coming here for quite some time. I'd say over the course of at least 2yrs.. And it has progressively gone down hill. Now I loved this place in the beginning. Good food. Decent prices. And movies. It was great. Then. The service started to suck, the food was gross and everything was expensive. They have changed so much. Such as tonight. We haven't been here in about a month and we found out that if you pay with card they charge you before anything even shows up. Not a fan of that. Also I ordered a glass of wine and it's less than half a glass. Come on now. Can't say I'm coming back anytime soon. Let's hope they can manage making a decent salad tonight....

    (2)

  • Kiersten G.

    Love the $5 wine and $10 all you can eat pizzas. Although the first pizza we got was a good size, the second one was a bit smaller. Didn't mind it though because we were full. Tickets are good deal if you get the $5 groupon.

    (4)

  • Andrew B.

    I don't recommend this place. I do not recommend the food to anyone. It was so gross I almost shit my pants. Please do yourself a favor and pass on this place.

    (1)

  • Alicia G.

    Yesterday was my first experience at Studio Movie Grill. Very modern looking theatre/bar/restrurant concept. The moment you walk in the spacious room that has a self check in kiosk, customer friendly check in counter, plush seats in the waiting area and a lively bar to dine at. Once you grab your ticket and walk to your assigned room your immediatly greeted by a person who works there. Your given directions on where you need to go along with a menu. The area where my movie was playing passed by the kitchen area which the floor was a little slippery. Once in my assigned movie room there was a person there to greet me. I found my seat which I was not to found of. My black fake leather chair was missing cusihion on both arms. The totally used chair kind of reminded me of a uncomfortable chair you would use at work. It was not the most comfortable experience. I will say there were seats against the back wall in the last row that seemed to be more comfortable. The table infornt of me was spacious. The red button to push for service worked well. Incomparison to AMC dining theatre Studio Movie Grill has fast friendly service. You don't have to wait long and there is plenty of staff. There are plenty of food options to choose from from children size to adult. Prices are very responable and the food is good. I would say over all the place is very nice and clean. Even the tempature of the room was perfect. The only issue I had was the comfortablity of the chair I had to sit in. If I come again I will be sure to get a seat agains the back wall.

    (4)

  • Geoffrey J.

    This place is the high water mark for watching a movie and having a great meal. The costs are very reasonable, the seats amazingly comfortable, and the food is spectacular. We travel all the way from the west side to come watch a movie here. The service is always top notch and the servers are friendly. I strongly recommend this place for a great dinner and movie experience.

    (5)

  • Master M.

    I had a very relaxing time here. The food was good bar type food and the service was fast. I expected a lot of annoying sounds, but the staff was very quiet serving food. The seats were very comfortable as well. The pricing was reasonable for such a place. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Ken D.

    Absolutely love the fact that I can enjoy a beer and catch a flick at a reasonable price.

    (5)

  • Jon K.

    Not sure what's holding me back from a five star review, maybe the feel of the lobby.... Felt hollow / desolate. I know that may be a petty thing to gripe about but i feel it leads to the overall feeling of the place upon entering. Maybe some music to fill the empty space?Food was great, staff was awesome (more so than AMC) and their sound system cranked. Much better from last time i went, about 2.5 yrs ago. Better lighting chairs and tables.

    (4)

  • George S.

    Very clean movie theatre courtesy courtesy employees polite and professional sit down and they serve you awesome place to go watch a movie

    (4)

  • Shawn L.

    Went and saw Avengers 2 with my girlfriend this past Friday night. Had a couple of drinks prior to going into the movie, waited to order food until we were in our seats. The entire experience was great. From picking up the tickets to being offered a mint on our way out. The drinks were well made and served by very friendly staff members, the food was also prepared perfectly and served as expected. We got our food and drinks quickly without interruption. The theater was the perfect size and even with a packed room we did not feel crowded or annoyed by loud people. Everyone was having fun and seemed to respect the relaxed atmosphere of those around them. The only complaint I have is the quality of the seating. It could be a little bit better. The cushions were a little worn (not as comfy as some other places). But other than that, the experience was exactly what we were hoping for. Best of all, the price was perfect. We paid full price for the tickets and didn't take advantage of any specials on food or drink but we did not feel like we were overpaying. We will be returning, for sure!

    (5)

  • Danny H.

    We typically love attending movies at SMG. Tickets are reasonable, especially when you get tickets on Groupon. Food is decent and is comparable in price to a normal restaurant. The experience of eating a good meal while watching movie is fun. This last visit was bad, though. Hopefully not indicative of the way service is now performed. Waitress couldn't answer basic menu questions, making excuse that she "hadn't worked a shift in like, a month." Food was a little to slow to come out, but fortunately we had a movie to watch. :-) Service during movie was baaaad though. Pushed button for service for a drink refill. Took 8-10 minutes for someone to come. 15 minutes later still hadn't brought the drink! Pushed button again (again, waited 8-10 minutes). Server apologized, stating that they were slammed. Took another 8-10 minutes for her to come back to with the drink. Seriously, 45 minutes to get a refill? I accidentally left my credit card at the theater. Called the theater and was unable to speak to anyone. Ended up having to leave a message for the manager, though I was assured (ha ha) that the management checks messages frequently throughout the day. They never called me. Ended up swinging by about 18 hours later to get the card. If you're running a business, you need to make it easier for your customers to get a hold of you by phone! I'll give SMG another try in the future because we have had better experiences in the past. Hopefully this was just an anomaly.

    (3)

  • A A.

    A cheaper version of iPic. You get to choose your seat when you purchase your ticket. More comfy seating than your average theatre. A bar to enjoy a pre movie drink. The food is subpar. Think Applebee's quality. Other than that I always choose this theatre if they are showing a movie that I want to see.

    (4)

  • Shelley C.

    Great service, good food, good seating. Just a little pricey. I will return but 2 of us spent $75.

    (4)

  • Susan M.

    Been there several times. Comfortable way to watch a movie. Small theaters. Table service and despite what some other reviewers have said I found the seats comfortable enough. Appetizers are subpar but if you want a beer or other beverage and a sandwich while you're there it's fine. It's funny to read that people think that it's expensive. I guess they forgot what a large popcorn and a couple of large diet cokes cost at the competitors.

    (4)

  • Neal D.

    Great facilities and friendly service. It did take some time to get a drink refill. Actually, the patron to my right received my drink. That wasn't so bad but what was I was a little disconcerted is that he also got my credit card after I closed my tab. Methinks they need to hammer out some kinks in their system.

    (3)

  • Jade M.

    Went again last night with two friends with the intention of catching the 8pm showing of The Campaign. (Yep, had Groupons to redeem again.) Unfortunately, most of the shows were sold out and we went with the first available one; the 8:30pm showing of Premium Rush. The place is definitely more packed in the evening than in the morning/afternoon. We got our tickets around 7:40 and hung around the bar until called to the waiting line for our show. Apparently there are three lines and staff will make an announcement when the line is open for your movie (usually 20-30mins before show time). Oh yeah - if you pay for reserved seating, you don't have to wait in line. You'll be escorted by staff to your seat(s). I noticed there are more staff in the evening and they were quite busy throughout the show. We ordered three skinny coconut coladas ($9.50 each), the chopped salad ($12.25), the Build Your Own starter, and three sodas (to use up the free drink tickets). The coladas were good and strong enough. The chopped salad and BYO starter were decently sized, which was a nice surprise. The dressing for the chopped salad was good and with the fresh ingredients, made each bite good (could have done with less blue cheese though). For the BYO starter (we get up to four items), we chose the coconut chicken tenders, spicy drummettes, burger bites, and smoked ribs. You basically get a half order for each. We got a decent portion - three dummettes, two burger bites, three smoked ribs, and four coconut tenders (also had a big side of ranch). I was surprised at how tender the ribs were and how tasty everything was - definitely worth the $15.25. I enjoyed both experiences at SMC and will be going back.

    (3)

  • Mary Y.

    What a perfect place to combine Dinner and a Movie in one location!! There's a BAR right as you walk in after purchasing your tickets. The theater seats are comfortable but probably only fit half as many as an AMC theater since there are moveable table tops that take up more space. You can order food at the press of a red button and a server will come and take your order. Word of advice: order early because once the movie starts, it's a little distracting to place an order during the movie. Food prices are similar to any outside restaurant... burgers or pizza around $10-12. And you can order beer or any cocktail too!! There are some weekday specials like all you can pizza on Wednesday. Bathrooms are super modern & clean as well! Will be back.

    (5)

  • Orlando S.

    The price is great but same commercial movies than other theaters. The food is horrible and expensive, they need to offer healthier options.

    (3)

  • Alissa B.

    Don't do it!! Don't even think about doing it!! Go to Harkins, go to Ipic, heck, rent a movie from Red Box and watch it at home, and you will still far surpass the bad experience that you are bound to have at Studio Movie Grill. After reading all of the bad reviews, I thought to myself, no way, it can't be that bad, these people are just being dramatic. Oh was I ever wrong. I almost had to laugh as each and every bad thing I read about in previous reviews happened to us while we were there. First of all, don't expect to get a drink from the bar if you arrive early for your movie. You will sit at the bar waiting as the bartender meanders back in forth in front of you, not acknowledging you, not actually working, and not really doing anything but scowling. After sitting for over 7 minutes (3 other guests as the bar total, thats a walk in the park for any bartender, I know, i bartended for 5 years), we finally got frustrated and left our bar seats and sat on a bench. We watched as a couple who sat down after us also became frustrated with the poor service, got up from their seats, and went and sat elsewhere. At this point, I was laughing a bit because other reviewers had said very similar things about the terrible bar service, but seriously, this is THE worst service I have ever had at a bar in my life! Next we went to the theater to be seated. The "hostess" who seats guests, was probably about 17 years old, and was drunk with the power of seating the theater. While she was not rude ot me, i watched as she treated many other guests rudely, and then loudly began talking about her personal life with a fellow patron who was clearly a stranger. She also loudly complained about how she was in charge of seating the largest theater in the SMG, and how much hard work it is to tell people where to sit, and how she is sooooooo good at it. L.O.L. your seat is printed on your ticket, or you're general admission. Theres only two places to seat people, their pre assigned seat, or direct them to general seating, Seriously. Easiest job in the world. When it came time to order, our server was very pleasant, took our order, typed in her little electronic thing, and left. We never saw her again. Runners brought our food before our drinks even arrived. We began eating and were getting really thirsty. We flagged another server down asking about our drinks, she said she would take care of it. We never sae that server again, either. An hour later, food finished, dishes cleared, still no drinks. I finally gave up hope on them arriving, and good thing I did because I never did see them. Finaly our check arrives, and surprise surprise, we were charged for the drinks. It only took about 30 minutes to get them taken off and the check brought back. basically worst service in the world. A coupel of other things: ambiance is terrible--it feels like youre going to a work conference. very awkward setting. Also, womens bathroom-flooded, floor was wet and STINKY, all sinks were half full with backed up water. It smelled like a port o potty in there, sick, and not a wet floor sign in sight although the floor was slippery as heck. Save your money, go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Marc B.

    This Movie theater is right up my alley! Booze, food AND a great moive! if this place was in north phoenix it would get 5 starts. I really wanna come see a movie here some time with a DD so I can get hammered while I watch a really funny movie. just sayin'.

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    2.5* The 1st hour of watching a kiddie movie I sat in those uncomfortable office chairs with my kids thinking it would be easier for them to eat there. My 4 yr old got fussy b/c he had trouble viewing via booster chair on top of office chair. So I move to the very top row to the cushion chairs & it was night & day. Not only was better viewing but my lower back & butt said thank you. The wait staff tries to work fast to take your order & get your food out before the previews comes on. It's kind of hard when people come late (after preview) and they have to order. The most distracting part is when the staffs come to drop off the bill & collect $$. People rummaging through their purses (in the dark) looking for their money or cc (including me), all the while the most exciting part of the movie is running. There's got to be a better way to do this people. Tips: - come early to place your orders before the previews come on - skipped the office chairs - kids size drinks are available (not shown on menu) - pass on the soggy nachos - if your drinks don't come, ask & ask again - family fun specials: every weekend @ 11AM, $2 admission

    (3)

  • Linda W.

    The best thing you can do on a cold and raining day instead of staying home is to go watch a movie. We went to watch Arthur Christmas, very cute movie. It was the last day for their free movie offer. The dine-in concept is similar to AMC and iPic. You order your movie online and pick up at the counter. They call the movie title and time through a speaker so you stand in to enter inside the theater. A nice and large open area for to wait. They have two or three long rows of table counters with office chair seats. I wonder who decided to cut back and use office chairs. According to my Sister, the chair was so uncomfortable. I though it was tacky to use office chairs. I sat in the back with the individual seat and sliding table. It doesn't recline, but comfy and large enough to place my jacket and purse. There was a button on the table for you to press for service. Server tries to take your order before the movie starts. I ordered a hot coffee and a basket of sweet potato fries. The potion of fries was decent for $4.50. The taste wasn't any fancy fries, just ok. The coffee took a little longer. I think they ran out and had to brew a new batch. It sure tasted fresh. They have a lot of staffs working in one theater. It does get confusing who you want talk to. They wait staff that places the order and runners that deliver the food and drink. I found the price for a movie is really inexpensive compared to other dine-in theaters. They have specials which is even cheaper. I will definitely return for another movie, and hopefully I will have a hot freshly- brewed coffee too.

    (4)

  • Anna F.

    Studio Movie Grill is becoming a regular spot for us on a Friday and/or Saturday night. I would hardly consider going to a "regular" movie theater again. Even if you don't plan on eating a meal, the appetizers are pretty good and the service is great. The seats are so much more comfortable than typical theaters and the cost is about the same. Why not when you can reserve your seat in advance?!

    (5)

  • Aracely S.

    I had the worst customer experience at a theatre or restaurant ever at this Studio Movie Grill. The servers and manager were very rude. NEVER GO HERE!!! After getting charged $7 for soda I requested the manager kindly take 1 soda off my charge because that is an outrageous price for two sodas. He refused. I said I have been to Studio Movie Grill 25-30 times and was aghast at the ridiculous price of their soda and would be very happy if he helped me out. I said if he didn't help me out I would never go to them again. Still refused. Let's see $45 a date twice a month for over a year....that's $1080 they are losing just over a year instead of comping me $3.50 for a soda I would have never ordered if I knew that's how much it was. Soda costs them like 15 cents and they decided to be rude to me and not want my business ever again. Request granted. Guess I will be going to the Esplanade, it is a much better experience.

    (1)

  • Ebony K.

    I was here last night with some friends to see Twilight. I mean I had free movie passes so why not right? I remember when it was the old movie theater so the changes they made were a HUGE improvement. When you walk in, it is a little confusing because all the lines say will-call. Luckily there was no one in line so I just walked up as I wasn't sure where to go. She gave us our ticket as well as menus to look over what we may want to order while enjoying our movie. Wow what a menu it is. The funny thing is all I wanted was popcorn and I had to search high and low to find it lol. It was literally the last line on the opposite side of the menu. So we go to the theater and like others have stated it is a weird set up. Luckily for us we didn't have to be herded in like others have experienced as it was pretty empty at 5pm. We picked our seats, which were the ones that had the trays in front of us. Not the weird rolling work chairs in which it looks like you are sitting at desk. That is way weird indeed. We got comfy and pressed our button to order some food. My friend Toni ordered the kahlua mudslide and some sweet potato fries and I ordered a diet pepsi and some popcorn. OMG the popcorn was so good. It served in a basket with side butter. It has to be a large because I swear it was never ending. My other girlfriend even was able to nosh on it and still we didn't finish it. My friend's drink was huge and she said her sweet potato fries were pretty good. I don't like the fact that the lights under those weird desk stay on the entire time. That along with people constantly walking in front of you to drop off orders or to take them was a little annoying. But I will say that the staff was very friendly and attentive. Overall it is ok. I have not been to IPIC or Ultrastar so I have nothing to compare this too but it wasn't bad, just ok. I might give a try again after I check the others but we will see.

    (3)

  • Carlton T.

    I recently had the opportunity to experience the new movie theater, Studio Movie Grill, this past Tuesday. The movie theater has only been open for a total of 4 days from the grand opening on Friday the week prior. The layout of the movie theater I found to be quite plesant. It is very modern and sleek. The customer service was decent. Everyone was friendly for the most case; however, the operation at the bar was quite slow and the service was not the best. Everywhere else I found the service to be nice. The men's bathroom must have a broken pipe because it really smells in there.

    (3)

  • Tori B.

    So happy that groupon helped me discover the SMG! As a previous fan of farrelli's, I was so sad our go-to date night place went out of business, but I am happy again thanks to discovering we have a new go-to place for a cheap dinner and a movie night. For $5 each the Hubs and I got to see a movie and get a drink... what a deal! We used to go to this theater when we were in high school... it was the cool place then, but over the years it's become run down and old. Now that SMG has come in to revitalize it, the place is better than ever. Loved the modern look and feel. The bar look inviting, but we choose to just sit and wait till we were called back to our theater, which I found a little odd, but didn't mind. Once we went back, we picked a seat. The office type chairs were a little weird, but they were comfortable so I didn't mind. I liked the set up better than farrelli's because the stadium seating view was much better. The menu had a lot of choices, mostly bar type food, but it was inexpensive and offered lots of options. We saw 21 Jump Street and had popcorn and drinks. The service was awesome... very attentive and prompt. All in all, I can say we will be back again for sure. We had a great overall experience and would highly recommend it. In fact, we've already purchased two more groupons, which I think it an awesome deal to say the least!

    (4)

  • Ron S.

    We went to Studio Movie Grill over the weekend. The staff was very friendly and cheerful. The food was good (Lettuce Wraps, Sweet Potato Fries, Burger). The only negative experienced was the movie times on site did not match the internet. Rather than the movie I wanted to see having the posted showtime the SMG management had changed the times. Apparently the local SMG management only controls their voice system for movie times, not the internet. Either I had to wait until the movie's new showing time or see something different. Considering the dearth of good movies out this was a suboptimal choice. So other than not being able to see the movie we wanted as advertised the trip out was acceptable.

    (3)

  • Daniel O.

    A little pricey.. But as long as you Groupon your tickets for $6 each it's we worth it. $12 for tickets. $20 for a pitcher of Dos Equis. Doesn't get better than that!!!

    (5)

  • T W.

    First visit here. Seems like a nice theater. Decent sound, reasonably large screen. The layout is very spacious in terms of leg-room, though the chairs were armrest to armrest. Still, it was pretty good. The one thing I noticed was that my butt got sore after a while. At first the seat seemed very nice, but I was having to shift position frequently after the first hour or so. I did not have any food, but one in my party did. It was nothing fancy, but I'm told it was good. As one would expect, it was over-priced. But if you can handle $6 for popcorn in most theaters then you probably wouldn't blink at $9 for "chicken tenders" and fries. Staff seemed friendly and courteous. They also were not obtrusive. I hardly noticed them at all during the movie even though that's when they deliver any bills for food. That's good!

    (3)

  • Bryan F.

    First time here.

    (4)

  • Ella M.

    Went for the first time today and had a great experience. Very friendly staff welcomed us and the place is very clean. The seats are leather and have a swivel "table/tray" attached if you choose to eat lunch or dinner there, which we did. They have a pretty large menu offering the typical appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads and typical movie treats and...WAIT FOR IT....BEER and ALCOHOL! The nice thing is, you never have to leave your seat, just push the button on your tray, and a very friendly server appears! I had a burger and beer today (Tuesdays are $2 off burgers and beer). The burger and fries were tasty and the beer was cold! I believe they do have other daily specials like $2 off Margaritas on Mondays. Can't wait to go there again...the movie ticke prices are very affordable and prices for food are comparable to any other restaurant.

    (4)

  • Amy S.

    The menu is limited, the service has improved in the last few months. I like that I can now pick my seats. The menu is okay, but, it is difficult to ask for a variation to a menu item. When you ask for the sides that you want with an item, they are not included, and you have to push your button and get it ordered. This can be distracting when you are watching a movie. Most of the staff try very hard, and are attentive, but that is inconsistent. We had one waitress 'instruct' us that the french fries could not be made to be 'crispy'.

    (3)

  • Jerry J.

    The waiters here are terribly slow. You get free soda refills but even sitting through a 3 hour movie the most refills you'll get will be two. Last Friday night they didn't even bother to bring a last refill for my wife and she ordered it with 50 minutes left to go in the movie. The groupon deal is hard to beat though and the food is good. If you need more than one soda you better order the refill early. They're also very stingy with sides of ketchup and ranch. Only once of the 10 times I've been have they actually given me an extra cup of either and I've asked for it each time. I'll continue to go if I have a groupon. Otherwise, the terrible waiters wouldn't be worth full price. I'd just go to any bar for similar food before hitting up another theatre. The one major plus is they serve Pepsi products so I can get Mt Dew. The bad thing is it takes at least 45 minutes to get a refill. As I said, I've been here a lot as the groupon comes out all the time. Not once have I ever gotten a refill within 30 minutes of asking for it. That's a long time to go thirsty.

    (2)

  • Ashley M.

    My first time and I loved it! Food was awesome and so was the service. They could really use some new chairs for the counter seating but no biggie. Next Time we split a meal because there was way too much food.

    (5)

  • Su-shien C.

    At first I didn't like this theater because it wasn't as upscale as the iPic but this all changed after I brought my young son, who is 6, here because I has an awakening that this theater was the PERFECT setting for parents to bring their kids to enjoy movie and dinner at the same time and being able to relax!!!! The ticket pricing is extremely reasonable, the menu has a great selection of food prepared fresh. I love their kale salad and before I committed myself to working out, I loved their buffalo chicken wings as well. The grilled chicken tender with fresh vegetables is less that 300 calories for the entire order. That's what I'm ordering the next time I come here. I LOVE, LOVE watching movies- it's also the perfect place to come have lunch and catch a movie whether you're with other girlfriends, significant other or alone. The atmosphere is receptive to all. The seats are also very comfortable. Yes, I've changed my mind. Now I LOVE this place!!!!

    (5)

  • Ric L.

    This is very likely our last visit. For the second time in a row, our food order was messed up and delayed. We had to ask for our popcorn twice...and it came after the meal instead of before. Our drinks went to the wrong place. The food was marginal at best. It's a great idea ... they just haven't quite figured out how to pull it off.

    (1)

  • Preston C.

    This theater is cute and I like the open concept of it but I just wasn't very comfortable here Good thing we picked a good, funny movie to watch or else I don't know how else I would be comfortable enough to stay Upon walking in, the SMG looked like a cute modern movie theater The employees are all very nice, young, and clean There is a full bar to your left when you walk in and when we were there, it didn't seem busy or packed which is probably the norm for this location We used a groupon ticket and so the movie was pretty cheap When we walked into the theater I noticed that is was a little dated and really wide I love the whole dining/drinking/movie watching experience but these are some of the things I didn't like about this theater 1) Seating is spaced well but it seems like the people who sit in the chairs in front of you would be in your way 2) Roller ball chairs in a theater would be loud and annoying 3) Although it is a dine-in theater, I hate hearing the sound of rustling paper and silverware clinking 4) The chairs are hard to get comfortable and I was really hoping they would recline 5)The screen volume can get a bit loud sometimes, louder than normal/usual All in all this isn't a bad theater but it was just one that didn't really do it for me I did enjoy the movie and popcorn enough Next review could be better if I get the big blue margarita first :)

    (2)

  • Kate K.

    This seems like it would be a cool experience, and I can see why people would be stoked on it, but it's just not for me. When I hear "leather recliners" I'm thinking plush lazy boy chairs and that is NOT what I got-- they have reclining and office chairs, both were uncomfortable for two hours. But it is fun to go and check out, especially if you have never been to a place like this before, but if you've been to any of the other 21+ movie theatres, like the Lux theatres in Californis, this will be a total disappointment. I'm not saying don't go, I'm just saying it wasn't what I expected and I probably won't be going back. Also, I got the groupon for a movie and free soda and they tried to charge me for the sodas, but I only had to remind them once and the charges came right off.

    (3)

  • Matthew S.

    Out of all the theaters in Arizona, this takes the cake! -Nice lobby with a bar -Movie posters that play trailers -Groupon deals: $6 for a movie and a free soda -Big leather seats -Food & drinks through out the movie -Good service -Good food: my favorite is the coconut chicken tenders -No cellphone use rules are enforced (love that) If I lived in Scottsdale I would always come here. Maybe they will expand around the valley someday.

    (5)

  • The T.

    Prices for food are a bit high but that's the movies now a days. Service is alright should be more attentive. Seating you can't be beat, comfy & spacey.

    (4)

  • Abby D.

    Came here a couple times after my last review and the experiences were great! I finally got a chance to try the food and the burger was amazing! I also tried my friends pizza and it was also very good. The service was fast and the staff was very kind and helpful. We just had to push the red button and someone came right away. I love it! Definitely recommend a try! Just don't drink too much lol!

    (5)

  • Paula L.

    My sister passed along a free movie pass so the hubby and I went yesterday. This place is really nice! I'm not much of a drinker, but the bar was impressive. We were the first of 6 people to arrive for the afternoon showing of The Immortals. The movie was nothing to write home about, however the theater is. The seats are roomy and comfy with a tray for food that slides back & forth. It would have been nice if the seats reclined more. I ordered the popcorn which was buttery, salty and yummmmmy:) I took 1 star away because the volume was crazy-loud. I anticipate the volume being loud which is why I always bring earphones to the movie. It was still so loud that I couldn't hear the sarcastic comments I was making in my head about Micky Rouke.

    (4)

  • Tom C.

    All I can do is echo all of the other reviewers. This is a great concept and I hope it expands to the east coast. It was a real pleasure to watch a movie here. The food was good, pub quality eats. It's tougher to eat in the dark than I expected but I managed to keep my Chicken Sandwich off my shirt. Nice selection of beers, although it was a mistake to order a pitcher instead of just individual pints (Honey Bunny and I don't knock 'em back like we used to). Fed a party of 3 for $40 including tip. Not too bad. We sat at the counter on comfortable office type chairs. Their footprint was a little large so we locked wheels a couple of times but otherwise it was a much better experience than sitting in traditional theater style chairs. So nice not to have to share an armrest. There are chairs with their own built in tables and big ol' LazyBoy style recliners that I'd be afraid of falling asleep in. This is an amazingly civilized way to watch a movie ("This is the End" - very, very funny). Will come back the next time I'm in Scottsdale.

    (3)

  • Margaret A.

    1) The food is expensive and NOT good. 2) The manager, Adam, is a complete jackass. My wallet fall out of my purse while we were in the dark theater. I had no idea. Less than 20 minutes after leaving the theater for the (FORTH NIGHT IN A ROW) as soon as I realized it, I went back to the theater and explained that my wallet was missing. Adam, the manager refused to check the theater or have a server check the theater. I'm leaving on a trip tomorrow. ALL of my ID (passport, license, etc.) are in my wallet because of my trip. (My dad is sick, which I explained to Adam). HE REFUSED TO ASSIST ME AND TOLD ME I HAD TO COME BACK AFTER THE MOVIE ENDED. I quote, "It's a sold out show and I'm not going to interrupt the movie to assist you. You have to come back in two hours and we will check at that time." 3) The servers interrupt your meal all night long for drink orders, checks, payment, etc. and yet, they couldn't interrupt ONE PERSON for one minute to check for my wallet. 4) I've taken my family to this theater for the last FOUR NIGHTS IN A ROW spending over +$50 a night. I'm NOT a one time patron. I WILL NOT GO BACK-EVER. I am of the mindset that you treat people like you treat your family. If I were that manager's mom, he would have gone in and checked for my wallet but he would not do that for a stranger who explained the importance. I will NEVER go back again. Go to Harkins, and save your money for better food and people that care about customers.

    (1)

  • Keeley B.

    Note to self...double Bloody Mary, definitely worth the $8. One of the best I've had. And self...try not to gulp it down all in one voracious, uninterrupted series of swigs next time. Savor it. Make it last.

    (5)

  • Josh P.

    Studio Movie Grill is one of those places that is reliable, but not extraordinary. The food is okay. The seats are office chairs, which is a little weird, but comfortable enough. What's great about this theater is the ability to reserve tickets online and choosing your own seats, no wait time, and a small fee. The servers are never obstructive, and are quick with orders and usually polite. (If you get a Groupon for this place, snatch it. Best deals for a movie.)

    (4)

  • Jen G.

    If your looking to go see a cheap movie and get drinks then this is a cool place to go. The foods not the greatest but there aren't many dine in theaters in the valley that won't drain your wallet! The seats aren't the most comfortable but they have good daily drink specials and usually always have a groupon for tickets! Also if you have time to spare before the movie then I would recommend sitting at the bar and grabbing a drink and appetizer first! Eric was the bartender when I went and he was great!

    (3)

  • Logie Z.

    Hubby instantly sat at the bar, hit up foosball talk with the bartender and ordered a San Tan Brewery Ale. My little cutie pie and I decided to sit in their comfy lounge where a birthday party was taking place. Inside the theater smelled of food instead of popcorn, which I had to get used to. We picked the comfy and stationary leather chair and a swivel desk with a red service button. Make sure you look over the menu first so you could put in your food order right when the wait person comes around. If you wait too long, like we did, the people who ordered straightaway got their food first before they came around for our orders. They did not get in the way of the movie at all. We got the sliders, chicken strips with fries and milkshakes. It's no gastro pub, but it was pretty good! We'd go back more often if it didn't take us almost an hour drive to get there.

    (4)

  • Nydia A.

    Well it's definitely good for the money, pricing is close to the same of a regular theatre. So here's my pros & cons Pros: low prices, you can get reserved seating online, lots of restaurant type meal choices which you can eat in bar area, or inside the theatre, decent size movie screen, lots of servers, and greeters, and pretty family friendly. It's alot more casual than ipic. Also, for a Friday evening getting tickets to Breaking Dawn was not a problem, no line or anything! And lots of parking too. Cons: the speaker in the theatre wasn't working, kept crackling so loud there were parts of the movie I couldn't hear. There is no happy hour in bar area ever, the seats were very strange, I felt like I was in school or at work. There was no personal space between me and the person sitting next to me. It's overstaffed, and hard to hear the person announcing the movie they were lining people up for. Tip: they re still giving 2 free movie tickets online!

    (3)

  • Thomas S.

    Seats aren't comfortable, food is decent. Try to be a luxury movie theater, but clearly not the case.

    (2)

  • David K.

    Until last month I had nothing but good things to say about this place. I mean who wouldnt like a theater where they have a menu where you can order while you watch the movie, waiters, alcholic beverages and they bring the popcorn to you! But an incident happened that has me never wanting to go there again. I was there with my girl, girl's sister and my girl's son when all of a sudden a worker comes and accuses us of having a dog with us and said that we needed to put the dog in the car. We told the guy who claimed he was the manager that he could search us and the area we are sitting in, which he did and didnt find any dog but he still insisted that we had one because a worker of his had supposedly seen one. It seems like this area is racist because we were the only ones in the theater who were not caucasian and they just simply made something up to get us out of there. They refused to give us a refund and kicked us out for something that wasnt even true. Dont waste your time at this unprofessional and potentially racist establishment. Never have i had such a horrible experience at a theater before.

    (1)

  • Kurt T.

    My experience is from when Studio Movie Grill opened to 2012. Studio Movie Grill only made me miss Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club even more. Farrelli's had character, great food, great drinks and great customer service. It was a true delight to see a show at Farrelli's. SMG, opening weekend was good. Customer service that weekend was great, the place looks great, the drink selection was good, the food menu was okay. Ordered some drinks and food. The drinks were okay, the food seemed like it was purchased frozen from Costco down the street and warmed up in a microwave and covered in sauce. Went a few weeks later for another try. Customer service had gone down the tubes. Servers would half-ass take orders and disappear and bring incorrect food. After asking for the correct thing it was 30 minutes or more before it showed up. I continued to give SMG a shot, missing the Farrelli's experience and hoping they would at least get the Customer Service back they had on opening weekend. I went there three more times and each time was as bad or worse then the second time. Poor service, and nothing really to redeem it. Subpar food, overpriced... Not worth it.

    (2)

  • Mary S.

    One of the three dine in theater experiences in the valley. This is much more casual than I-Pic or AMC Dine In at Esplanade. Sleek looking theater. I liked the cool upcoming movie advertisement display. The bathroom decor is cool. The wall paper is kind of made to look like an old studio set dressing room. The movie seating is somewhat different. I felt like I was at a school board meeting or Professional Development conference. You sit in chairs with a long counter in front of you for a table. Not the same as the AMC recliner chairs at all. It was comfortable though. I like the dine in theater concept but they are just way too expensive and overpriced for just okay/bar food. I had a Portobello Sandwich, fries, and a side salad. The fries were cold and the portions were pretty small for the 20 dollar price. The salad had nothing in it really. Thank God the movie was free for an educator preview showing of the, "Bully." It would be an expensive night out for a movie ticket and a meal, which did not even fill me up. I do like the dine in theater concept. It is a lot of fun. If you like to drink even better since they have a bar in the lobby. I just think these theaters out price most folks. It is an only," every now and again" treat. For that though you should be able to enjoy the nice atmosphere and staff here!

    (3)

  • Kyle H.

    I love Studio Movie Grill. What can be better than watching a movie and eating and boozing!? Awesome. Look on Groupon to see if there are any coupons for this place - they many times hae nice little deals for this place!

    (5)

  • Marisa S.

    I've been coming to this theater to watch the kid's movies. It is so much easier to manage the twins and for that reason, I thank you SMG. Having a table across them is like a psychological stop sign. I don't have to worry that they will jump out of their seats and run up and down the steps (that happens at the end of the movie). They like their pizza. The grilled chicken strips didn't go so well, I didn't even like them, a little too slimy. I had the Kale salad, my hubby had been raving about. My only complaint is that they take forever to give you a refill. I had three different people come by when I turned my light on, and it took more than 30 minutes to get a refill. I forgive all that, because I can sit down and enjoy the movie for once.

    (4)

  • Cory G.

    Studio Movie Grill is a serious thumbs DOWN!!! The seats are ridiculously uncomfortable and if you get stuck in the "rolling office chairs" you might as well leave! Sitting in those to watch a movie for 2 hours is torture!!! I was excited walking in because the lobby area is nice BUT then we went into one of the theaters and I was appalled....you might as well show a movie in your office conference room...BOOOOO! Never never never again.

    (1)

  • Diane S.

    Wow movies and dinner in one! Can we say awesome!! Plenty of parking and the place is new! Seats are comfy you can chose from the actually table seats with office like chairs of movie style chairs with a attached side table. Service at a push of a button. A full service bar can you say movie and drinks I love I love! If you want you can choose your seat if you book online. Movie tickets matinee are dirt cheap! $7 for adults $5.50 for kids and seniors 55 and up. Get your new movie on in a new theatre and in style!. Prices for food are moderate but they have specials like MARGARITA MONDAYS $2 off margaritas, frozen or on the rocks BEER + BURGER TUESDAYS $2 off regular beers, $2 off burgers ENDLESS PIZZA WEDNESDAYS $9.95 per person PITCHER THURSDAYS $2 off any appetizer with purchase of a pitcher of beer, pitcher of margarita, or bucket of beers alsp theres always groupons for $5.50 i think and it includes a ticket and a free drink such a steal be on the lookout!

    (5)

  • Megaface N.

    First Timer here. I used the infamous Groupon to take my hubby to see Premium Rush. We went early on a Sunday and had a great time. He ordered the ribs & I ordered the chicken nachos. Food was kinda pricey but definitely delicious. Seriously surprised! This was a nice experience, friendly staff, cool concept. Definitely won't make it a regular thing because we live in Tempe, but it'll be nice to come up & enjoy it every once in a while. Tip** If you get the chicken nachos, make sure to ask for extra chips. It's loaded with toppings.

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    My best friend and I decided to do a double date with our boyfriends who are also really good friends. We even found a groupon deal! When we walked in, I was impressed with how nice it looked. The girl, Alex, at the front was very rude and monotone. She seemed liked a classic snooty spoiled scottsdale girl. There was a deal going on 2 for $25, appetizer and two entrees. The four of us all ordered at the same time. My boyfriend and I got our appetizer what seemed like only minutes later. And it was more on the cold side. My friend did not receive her appetizer until ten minutes later when her meal arrive along side it. I did not receive my meal for another 10 minutes which was the pesto chicken pasta and a side caesar. I went to take a bite out of my caesar (mind you, it already being dark inside the theatre at this point) and was shocked to be eating dry ice berg lettuce. I pressed my button and five minutes later a guy came up and apologized and asked if I wanted to keep this salad and just bring out the dressed or an entirely new salad. I said I want a Caesar salad, I want the real deal, dressing and all. And he says :ok I'll be right back with the dressing." Nooooo. This isn't even the right lettuce, there's no parmesan and there's tomatoes in this salad. But he was long gone before I could say anything. When he came back I told him again that i want the correct salad. He gave me lip and said with attitide, "I thought i asked you that. I'll go get you a new salad." You did, and you failed to listen to a what I asked. Also, the food is very cheap quality with a high price tag. Management really needs to educate their employees on what customer service truly is.

    (2)

  • Chiara F.

    I grew up with a similar-concept theater, Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club, so I was excited when this place came about. Another Farrelli's! The seating is comfortable, it looks classy and nice. I will say that the menu doesn't give you TOO many options, but what's there is pretty good - definitely leagues better than what you'd get at a regular movie theater, let me tell you that much! It may not be as upscale or lavish as iPic, but it's still nice - and more cost-effective, which is why my family and I tend to go here more than the expensive yet luxurious iPic. It's a good option if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg, but still want to enjoy a good dinner while watching a movie in a theater.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    I always look forward to going to Studio Movie Grill. The theater looks fantastic; the food is great; the service is quick; and the Groupon is just the cherry on top. I usually get the sweet potato fries and a soda, which is a perfect, and portioned, movie snack. Last time I went I got apples and peanut butter, which was good, but not incredibly exciting (I was trying to be healthy).

    (5)

  • Rachelle D.

    We really like SMG. We initially went with a Groupon, but have been back without one as well. The service is great, the food is good (not great) and the seats are comfy. They have fun events like Classic Movie Night on Thursdays for only $1 and half-priced draft beer. Plus if you sign up for their newsletter they have deals like 2 new release movies (specific ones) for $10. The one drawback is the overpriced drinks. $9 for a shot of Jack Daniels is crazy, so I suggest going on deal nights and/or not consuming alcoholic drinks unless you have the money to burn. Even a soda is $3.75 which is quite spendy for soda!

    (4)

  • Lauren C.

    Some quick prices/info before I start my review: - $9.75 for adult tickets in the afternoon or evening, $8.50 for matinees. - $11 for a reserved adult ticket in the afternoon or evening, $8 for reserved seat for children and seniors. - $5 for morning movies. - $9 to $12.50 for salads, pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers. Kids meals are $5.95. - $4.50 for domestic draft beers, $15 for a pitcher. - $7 to $12 for wine by the glass, $21 to $100 per bottle. - $8 and up for margaritas, $26 for a pitcher. - $4.25 for buttered popcorn. Ok, we went to SMG last night for drinks and a late movie. When we first walked in I was beyond excited to experience a reasonably priced dine/drink in movie. The bar area was great and the staff was very friendly. We hung out in the lounge area for about an hour eating and drinking until our movie began seating. Once in the theater, everything went downhill fast! We decided to sit in the back row in an oversized (very firm) chair. This decision was based mainly on the fact that our only alternative was a rolly office chair. WHAT you ask? Correct. Uncomfortable, office chairs were in the theater. Weird to say the least. We, along with the other patrons, continued to order drinks and food in the theater. Big mistake. The theater is not set up correctly for employees to be walking around delivering food/drinks, discussing orders, and dropping checks. I was so distracted by the massive number of people walking back and forth in front of me that I started counting them! After about 30 minutes of counting, I had reached 41 times that an employee walked in front of me to attend to something. I understand that it is their job, and it was the first night, but I was so distracted that I left the movie frustrated and not knowing what I had just watched. All in all, I want to like this place. It is in a great location and the staff was friendly. I also loved the bar aspect. I plan to go back in a few weeks after they have had time to work out the kinks and see if my movie watching experience improves.

    (3)

  • Lisa M.

    I don't understand why this place is so popular. My back hurt from the "lounge" chairs. Concept is cool but provide an actual lounge chair with a footrest & a back high enough for a 5'8" person to lean their head against. The other poor people sat in office chairs behind a counter! Not my thing.

    (2)

  • JQ L.

    For the price I love this place. Get the Groupon deal and it is the best. We like to come here to watch a movie, have a few drinks, and grab a bite to eat. If you have an issue they have no hesitation recognizing it and compensating for it.

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Experienced this place for the first time last night and had a great time. They had a nice Valentine's Day dinner special but we opted for the all you can eat pizza since they offer that on Wednesdays and my husband and I are pizza junkies. Plenty of parking available here, a bar in the lobby area to grab a drink before your movie and the theaters are clean and have a nice setup. I saw a sign about restricting the movie theater attendees by age so don't try to bring your child to a PG-13 or R rated movie... nice touch as far as I'm concerned because an un-entertained kid in a movie takes the enjoyment totally out of it for me. Like other places similar to this offering food and drink service in the theater; everyone has a button to press for service. Service is quick and staff is friendly. We'll definitely go again.

    (4)

  • Brian B.

    This place is perfect. Beats AMC and Harkins, hands down. The staff is eager to help, and very friendly. When they call the movie they are now seating, it does have an "I'm at the airport, about to board" type of feel. Which is awkward at first, then you get over it. Walking into the theater, I was nervous to see the office chairs I heard about. It wasn't what people made them out to be. I mean, they are office chairs, but it is what it is. They also have huge chairs that have table in front of you to have your lunch, dinner or dessert. Before the movie starts, the servers come in to get your order, if you need anything else during the movie, you press a red service button, and out comes a server to assist you. LOVE IT. You no longer have to get up mid movie, to get a drink refill, just press your red service button, BAM, theres a server. They are very quick and friendly. The huge chairs are very comfortable, however, the way they are positioned in a way that makes it awkward if you are on a date. The office chairs are ok to look at, but would not want to sit in them after being in one for 8+ hours. Overall, I had a great experience and will make this my choice for future movies at the theater.

    (4)

  • Pietrina M.

    Okay, so this is a hard one to write since I have experienced the creme de la creme of movie going experiences, which was iPic, at the Scottsdale Quarter, a mere few miles away from Studio Movie Grill. But, alas, Groupon came a knocking and we bought a few cheap tickets and decided to go last night. So, here we go. If I had NEVER been to iPic, i probably would have thought this place was the bees knees, with its sports bar atmosphere, and semi-decent seats, but since I have been spoiled, it is oh-so-hard to compare. iPic does it right. The chairs, the blankets, the swanky menu, the layout of the seats, (where servers aren't darting past you during the movie), and the fact that they serve you all of your food, all at once, no interruptions during the movie. Studio Movie Grill has sort of an airport experience. You get your ticket, then you line up for your movie, then they like cattle call you when you can "enter". We know when we can enter a movie, thanks. We have all been to a movie in the last century. All you have to do is put the little "Theater is being cleaned" sign out. We get it. There is a bar outside, which is a nice feature, so you can get liquored up before you get herded like cattle. Yet, they don't give you much direction. Since I had been to iPic, I understood the whole "servers inside the theater" concept, but I am sure many patrons don't, so I urge them to communicate better, as in, "once you are seated a server will greet you and take your order". I think having the bar outside may make people think that they have to only order outside the theater. Now, the movie theater itself. Yikes, My fiance hit the nail on the head. If you went to a large university like we did, and was subject to lecture hall classes, or "clicker" classes, this is exactly what it felt like. The chairs were office chairs. Yes, black, pleather, uncomfortable, swivel office chairs. I kid you not. And they had red buttons for "service" on them. The buttons didn't bother me too much, the staff was fairly attentive. I wasn't a fan of the layout. iPic is laid out so that your servers never walk in front of you, disrupting your movie. These poor people have to run and duck every 30 seconds. Talk about back aches! Food- I had an iced tea, my mom had a margarita which I have to say was a heavy pour, which was nice. We got the sliders and they weren't bad, and the fries were delicious. The menu looked like high end sports bar, so pretty much everyone could find something on the menu to enjoy. Overall, the experience was so-so. If I want to eat and see a movie, I might as well go big or go home and go to iPic. I figure you can do one of two things: 1. Have a regular movie going experience and go to like a plain old Harkins, or 2. Have an amazing experience, blow some extra dough, do it up style, and see a movie at iPic. Don't settle for second best.

    (2)

  • Tina S.

    I took my family here for the first time a couple weeks ago.. We had so much fun. The experience was different. The menu was good for being a movie theatre. The prices are a little high but they have to make there money somehow. We will be going back again real soon.

    (4)

  • Nick C.

    The concept of this movie theater is awesome. We wish that they had these back in Cali only because it's nice to know that we have reserved seating and not have to wait in line hours in advanced for a premiere showing. We can walk in to the theater literally seconds before the movie starts knowing our seats are still there.

    (5)

  • JP S.

    Stopped in to see Guardians of the Galaxy at Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale, AZ. They honored 2 Groupon vouchers that actually expired 10-13-2013. Wow! It's a very nice atmosphere and the pricing of the movie tickets and specially the menu are very reasonable. There is a bar while you wait for your movie to begin or take advantage of ordering any drink while inside the theater. The seating is very comfortable and the ability to call your waiter, at the touch of a button is more than accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed this theatre and will definitely return. I highly recommend anyone to check it out!

    (5)

  • Tyler B.

    Overall a good experience especially when you don't want to pay the price for a ticket for the IPIC theater. The only thing that needs fixing is the chairs. they are just ok. not the most comfortable. Drinks are a little pricey as well.

    (3)

  • Tasia T.

    First of all, coconut breaded chicken strips?! If I didn't have to fit into a tight New Years eve dress I would have ordered that, sounds yummy! When you first walk through the doors you end up in the lobby where you can buy tickets, order drinks and food, eat or drink recently purchased items, and stand in line to enter the movie theater. We decided to order drinks in the lobby and wait to order food until we got into the theater. I order the Skinny tea, which consisted of Firefly Skinny Tea Vodka, Monin sugar sweetener, lemon juice, and splash of pepsi, all promising to be under 100 calories. There is also a Skinny Coloda that my friend got that tastes like a melted pina colada that consists of Ciroc Coconut vodka, pineapple juice, and milk that is supposedly under 100 calories. Both were scrumptious and I was impressed that they offered "healthier" choices. After entering the theater and turning the corner, with my alcoholic beverage in hand, I felt like I was entering a lecture hall the way the seats are layed out. Every other row has a long table (or desk) that stretches across the room and is about three feet in length. There are then comfy black leather office chairs that swivel that are lined up side by side across the room the accompany said desk. The other row consists of black leather chairs and a small individual airplane tray table-esque table (was that redundant?) that you can swing in front of you once you sat down. There is then a red box with a black button that you push for service and a waiter will come and input your order into a wireless handheld device that sends your order ASAP to the kitchen. There was a group of five of us. Two ordered buffalo chicken strips and one ordered a philly steak sandwich. My friend and I decided to take advantage of their healthier menu items and split a fruit and cheese platter and a turkey burger. Well, all the fried food came out literally 3 minutes after they were ordered. It got us all wondering how long these items were under the heat lamp, but apparently they were still tasty. The fruit and cheese platter and turkey burger took about 12 minutes to get out, I guess not too many people order these items. The fruit was fresh, but the hunk of cheese that comes with the platter reminds me of the Laughing Cow herb cheese, not really worth the $10. The turkey burger, on the other hand, was delicious, and although it was supposed to be a healthier option, it still came with sweet potato fries that were okay, for $10. The bill was dropped off about 20 minutes before the end of the movie so everything was taken care of and we could leave the theater as soon as the credits started rolling. I would come back again, but I subtracted a star for all the clanking of dishes and the dropped cups, it was a lot for my ADD to handle in addition to watching the movie.

    (4)

  • Hanner O.

    This place is great....cheaper than IPIC better than Harkins and AMC and they serve you whenever you hit a button. Find the deals in Groupon.

    (4)

  • Blake P.

    A great experience! The theater has comfortable leather seats with plenty of elbow room. The lobby is modern and inviting featuring a bar and lounge seating. It isn't necessarily cheap however with a Groupon its definitely a great value. The food as tasty especially considering its a theater and not a restaurant. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys watching a good movie in comfort with a beer and a burger on hand!

    (4)

  • Tom A.

    I went to see 22 Jump Street on a Thursday night. It was about 1/3 full. The thing about this theater is you can't get popcorn, soda or any food unless you order it from waitstaff that comes to your seat. The food is pretty similar to what it would be in a moderated price restaurant. They have $25 menu for two if your on a date, a lot less inexpensive then doing the two separately. Also Groupon has a killer deal 45% off for movies valid til August 15th. Basically makes your ticket $5. The seat selection comes down to office leather chairs and lounge chairs that don't recline with a classroom (can't coin the name Irina H. takes credit for that) desk come over the top. Like airplane seats in the 90s. Def make sure you take those. The two downfalls I will say is with all the waitstaff they have at least 15 ppl per screen for a non busy night, it took over 10 mins for someone to come by and take my order, while the light was on. I had to flag someone down to get their attention. As well as they almost forgot my soda (took another 15 mins; when they brought the popcorn in 3 mins). Not trying be mean, I would just prefer to get my food instead. With the great Groupon deal and the proximity of the theater to where I live. I will be back.

    (4)

  • Lindsey D.

    This movie theater really makes me want to scream out in Annie-style "let's go to the movies" song. Translation? I like this movie theater! It provides an actual movie going experience. Upon walking inside, I immediately liked the open vibe. It isn't too crowded, it's space and it's organized. A trendy bar sits behind the ticket counter, allowing guests to enjoy a cocktail (or three) before the show. As pricing goes, this is comparable to your regular movie theater, which is nice! You can grab a regularly priced ticket and enjoy comfortable seating without an increase in price. If you'd like to eat during the show, that's a go too! The pricing for the food is about what you'd pay for concessions at a regular movie theater. I really like how this theater offers spacious seating with TV dinner style holders and comfortable chairs. My new philosophy is, why go to a regular movie theater when I can go to one like Studio Movie Grill for the same price!?

    (4)

  • Dave T.

    What a deal on Groupon ... $6 (used to be $5, but still) for a primetime movie ticket and a soda. I plan on coming back here time and time again. Great, comfortable seats, and good food, too. What a cool luxury to be able to order food from your seat. The only improvements they could make are to have the servers down lower when they come in the middle of the movie, and to make the lights a little less bright so they aren't distracting during the movie.

    (4)

  • Karla L.

    Great experience! We just moved to town and wanted to catch a movie. I was pleased to find this theater nearby. I had been to a theater similar to this on the East Coast, but this one is much better. The food was quite good (I had a mushroom swiss burger) and the service was pretty fast and very friendly. They have a bar in the lobby and then each seat inside the theater has a "service" button where you can order whatever you like anytime. Prices were quite reasonable and they had a lot of ads on the screens that mentioned different promotion days/events that seemed to have great prices. I found my chair very comfortable and the food tray worked very well. They also have roll-up chairs where you can choose to sit at a table (like a conference room). I'm also a big fan of reserved seating. I hope this place is around for a long time. I'll be back...

    (5)

  • Cara L.

    Love this place! 4 starts because it can be a little pricey but I take advantage of the Groupon deals when they are available! Love the seats and food! Always have had great service! One time our food came a late and the manager comped it even though we didn't even complain!

    (4)

  • Artemis S.

    This place is great. Given the reviews, I was kind of leery; but a $5 ticket via Groupon to see a currently-out blockbuster (Skyfall, in this case) and I couldn't pass it up. Glad I didn't. First off, I didn't see any problem with "clearing time" or whatever as other reviewers pointed out. We got into our movie at the right time with no delays. Second, I loved the seating; I was in a swivel office chair with the bar-like thing in front of me to lean on for added comfort. Most movie theater seats have me fidgeting, and this set-up kept me in comfort the whole showing. Finally, with the Groupon $5 in non-stop swing, why *wouldn't* you go to this place? I get they're probably doing the Groupon thing perpetually to draw people in who want to buy the ridiculously-priced food and drinks ($12 for a crabcake appetizer), but if you're like me and just want to see a movie in a theater this is a no-brainer.

    (4)

  • Denny K.

    OK, Where do I start? This place is AMAZING! I love the food here, especially the fact that you can eat and watch a movie at the same time! Forget about the movie theater popcorn, you can get a rack of ribs here while enjoying your movie! Before the movie starts, a waiter walks around with an iPod touch taking your order, usually during the previews. During the movie, you can press the Service Light to add more things to your order. About nearing the end of the movie, you will get your check, so make sure that if you want more food, get your orders in before the movie is over. Pricing is good, it costs about the same as a dinner and a movie separately, why NOT kill two birds with one stone and get it all at once? The seats are REAL COMFORTABLE, as long as you get the love seat, or leather seats, just don't get the "office chair" seats, as those are like....sitting in an office chair for 3 hours watching a movie ;).

    (5)

  • Tino C.

    As a concept, I think they stumbled upon a great idea. Too bad there seems to be some cutting of corners. I attended an afternoon show and the food was terrible. It was obvious that this was food prepared hours before, if not actually left over food from the day before: the fries were so dry you could be forgiven for thinking they were chopsticks, the spicy wings were rubbery, and the sauce they poured on top to make them seem fresh only made things worse. My wife's sandwich was soggy, so much so that she couldn't eat after a few bites as there was nothing to hold, especially since they hadn't supplied a spoon to scoop the gruel with! Because I like the idea, I might try a later show to see if they serve fresh food then, but I have to say that my first experience was disappointing.

    (1)

  • Alexandra B.

    Forgot to review this place before. Been here multiple times (including just now to see Skyfall) with the never ending $5 Groupon. Basically you get a soda or iced tea + a ticket for $5. It's normally $7-$10 for a ticket and $3 for a soda so it's not a bad deal. You can't buy your ticket online w/the Groupon, but the theater has recently switched to 100% reserved seating. You can check if the theater is full or not before you leave home by selecting a movie time on their website then getting to the reserved seating page and it'll show you how many seats have been purchased. The food they serve is mostly stuff you can eat with your fingers. The prices seem high, but the portions are kinda big. Like none of it seems intended for one person to eat alone. The food itself is not really bad but not like mind numbingly good either. I've never had anything soggy or gross like some other reviewers had, and I've even been there for midnight showings. So, the negatives. With the new big releases, sometimes they take like a billion years to clean the theater out before the next showing. This is "normal" at other theaters, yes, but at other theaters you have your snacks before you walk in the door. Here, it means you can't sit down and order something before the lights go out, which is often inconvenient for the other patrons. The servers try to be quiet, but it doesn't always work out that way. Also, like other reviews have noted, the office chairs suck, and the LED service lights can be annoying. tl;dr = Buy a few Groupons, sit in the love seats.

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    First of all, don't pay full ticket price here. Groupon ALWAYS has a great deal for this place ($5/per ticked plus a free drink, I think the usual price is $12.95). My boyfriend and I came here last night with our Groupon Tickets to see The Words and were quite impressed with our experience. The inside is like a lounge, with nice places to sit and a bar. You pick your seats on a screen, and being a couple, we picked the seats that sat close together. This was a very good idea. Firs of all, even if you're not a couple, pick the love seats. They are nice big plushy seats and are spaced far comfortably away from everyone else. If you pick the individual seats...they suck. The individual seats are rolly office chairs that sit in back of a long counter...that just can't be comfortable. We went to a late showing, so decided to get dessert, especially since the food is kind of pricey. I have a wheat allergy, so they brough me a kid's ice creme sundae since the only sundae they had on the adult menu had a brownie on it. I thought it would be small (since it was kids) but it was actually quite large and was probably around $3-4. My boyfriend got a peanut butter shake for I think about $5, plus we each got free drinks from the tickets. Both of us enjoyed our food very much. I did look at the prices for other food, sides are around $5-8, and entres range from around $10-15. I thought the servers flitting around the room would be really annoying...but it was only kind of. They whispered pretty quietly, but sometimes the people ordering weren't that quiet. It was pretty funny to see them run back out of the theater while attempting to duck down. All in all, I am satisfyed with our experience. As I said earlier, I wouldn't pay full price, but I'm definitely going back to Groupon to buy some coupons to take my little sister sometime!

    (4)

  • Wendell B.

    Found out about this place by listening to XM Radio 72 On Broadway, where we learned about the showing of an Australian stage production of "Drivng Miss Daisy," starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines, so we went on line and found that it was at this theatre near us yesterday. How fortunate that it was also at a theatre with food table service and a full bar! We went to the bar and got a pint of Blue Moon each while we waited for the film to start, which ended up starting late due to the theatre not being cleaned yet. We had to wait awhile for that to happen. Finally we were seated and ordered our food before the film started, but then we were interrupted several times during the viewing by the server to get the food, the check and make the payment. We had gotten our tickets on Fandango and arrived early so that we could finish eating before it started but we were not allowed in the theatre. I understand that this was a special one-time only showing but it should have been better organized. Seats were very comfortable. The barbecue chicken pizza I ordered was enough for a meal, and was very tasty. My wife had the blackened chicken salad with ranch dressing, which she thought was fine, but she was still hungry later (must be all that rabbit food she eats ;-). We both had another Blue Moon too. The film was outstanding and is the reason for the high rating--we felt we were in the presence of stage greatness as we laughed and cried along with these amazingly accomplished actors..

    (4)

  • Misty F.

    This place has some potential and I think it will work out the kinks as it goes along. We went on a Friday afternoon to see a movie in 3-D. We had bought a groupon for $5 with a soda. What an awesome deal! And the great thing is, the policy stated that we would be charged extra for 3-D movies. The cashier rung us up and handed us our tickets just as I was getting some cash out. Well, I am not going to speak up about a mistake like that. More money for beer! I was quite pleased to see that there was some Epicenter on draft, one of our favorite local beers. A pitcher was $15. We showed up a little bit early to ensure that we would get our food and our pick of the seats. Well, we arrived just in time for them to seat us and we were the first ones there. We had the choice of the office chairs with a large continuous desk in front of us or the reminiscent of college classroom seats with the little fold over table. Well, we actually opted for the office chairs with the desk because we had bought a pitcher of beer and we were planning on getting some grub, so we wanted to spread out. I did notice that a couple of chairs had the "reserved" sign on them. I bet those people felt a little ripped off as they walked in and realized that they pretty much had the pick of the theater. One man with his child actually moved from his reserved seat to a better seat. I ordered the sliders and my guy ordered the chicken strips. We got our food just as the previews were starting. Our food came with a tiny little container of ketchup. I have an unhealthy love for ketchup so I pushed our service button and we got a ton of extra ketchup right away. The service was fantastic. The food, not so much. I had the most boring sliders in my entire life, thank goodness for ketchup. The fries were lightly seasoned and there were so many of them! I felt like I was eating french fries for an hour and still had a good heap left. We were quite stuffed from the meal. About 3/4 of the way through the movie, I was regretting my decision to sit in the office chair as it has no head support. I tried resting my head on the table which didn't really work either. Overall I gave it a 4 because I was not impressed with the food but the service, the price, and the cleanliness/ambience of the place was wonderful.

    (4)

  • Lisa J.

    I bought a groupon deal since my boyfriend really wanted to check this place out. When we got there the place was packed full and we could barely hear the girl at the counter because the music was so loud. It felt more like a club than a movie theater. Once we were finally let inside we sat down and waited for a staff member to come take our order. I watched 2 of them go to every person on our row, yet they somehow managed to skip us. We finally had to press the red button and after waiting several minutes after the movie started someone took our order. Eventually I noticed everyone on our row was getting their drinks.. Except us. Several minutes later we got our appetizer. Still no drinks. Finished our appetizer, then we finally got our drinks and food. My pizza was a little cold, but at least the chicken strips my boyfriend had ordered were warm. We ended up needing refills and didn't get them until right before the movie ended, so that means it took them maybe 40 minutes to get it. I'm not too happy with the experience, but I'm glad I didn't spend full price on the tickets. I don't think we'll go there again.

    (2)

  • Kris S.

    I live right by SMG, so its very convenient. But there are two major issues I have with the place. 1. The food needs to get better. I have tried 5 different items and none of them were good. Its usually over done and extremely greasy. 2. The seats are not good. I would rather sit in a regular movie theater seat that actually reclines, than the bulky uncomfortable seats at SMG.

    (2)

  • Brian M.

    We were in town and needed to kill some time so thought we'd catch a movie. I didn't know it was a grill/bar as well, it was just the closest theater according to Fandango. We had a great time, the food was excellent and well-priced (for a theater), and the seats and service were great! Glad we found that place, hopefully we can catch it again the next time we're in town. Only downside was I thought the popcorn was actually a WORSE value than the normal theater. (If you can believe that)

    (4)

  • Manish Z.

    good food and drinks while you enjoy the movie, must chek it out.

    (4)

  • Deborah S.

    The husband and try to snag Groupons to come here whenever we can. My first experience here was actually at a Yelp event (yay Magic Mike!) and I was so impressed I said we'd have to make it a point to come back on a regular basis. The concept is a fairly new one that's been gaining popularity. It's a movie theater/restaurant. You get into your movie and you can order food from a pretty decent menu. There's a good list of drinks as well. It's not going to beat many of the great restaurants around, but it's better than say... Applebee's. You can get pizza, burgers, salads. There's a kids menu too. It's decent food. Better than Applebee's, not quite a Yard House, if you want comparisons. I've had the thin crust pizzas and burgers and both were solid, good eating. I've had their drinks too- the Skinny Tea deserves a mention, it's quite delicious. The movie theaters are clean, and the screen and sound systems are competitive. The service is very prompt. The seating arrangement does take some getting used to- sometimes you have to sit at these odd library cubby style things, but it really doesn't' take too much getting used to. The waiters ducking in and out with the food isn't as intrusive as you think either. Summoning them is done airplane style- press a button and somebody is there pretty quickly. And if you arrive way too early for your show (like we did once) hanging out at the bar makes it as pleasant as something like that can be. It can get packed, but then everybody floods into the theaters and then the lobby gets empty again. They will not, btw, let you into the theater in advance of half an hour before the show. I think they cycle their theaters through pretty extensively, and that time is to make sure the staff can get in and clean everything out. If you snag a groupon a ticket and a soda is only $6. Steal! Otherwise I believe it's $10 a ticket. Still also very reasonable. Definitely worth popping by for date night.

    (4)

  • Grace O.

    This was my first experience at a movie theatre/restaurant, and I was pretty pleased! The food was standard fare, decently priced. I had the chicken nachos, which was a huge serving, but a bit hard to eat in the dark. Probably gonna just order a sandwich the next time I go so I don't have to look down so much and fiddle with scooping and stuff lol. My husband had the grilled cheese with sweet potato fries, which he enjoyed! We both had vanilla milkshakes, which were kinda pricey--around $5. We watched The Campaign, which was a light-hearted comedy that didn't require too much attention. At the end of the movie, we came to the consensus that we would never come here to watch a serious movie that required a lot of focus, but for a comedy like The Campaign, it was just fine. The servers were very nice! They did their best to stay out of the way of the screen--poor things were hunched over and scurrying around the entire time!

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    Total rip off food prices have become way too high for chappy food..... will never buy food here again !

    (2)

  • Had R.

    Its like being in first class on a plane while watching the big screen! Unlike most of the theaters around Studio Movie Grill allows you to sit, relax and order food, drink and booze at the touch of a little red glowing button. That's right, if you have not gone here before, check out the menu before hand online so you are ready to order when you get in. Grab your Groupon/Living Social, get your ticket, go into the theater and straight away you will notice the difference. Polite and friendly staff are waiting to help you to your seat and show you the ropes. Firstly you will notice that the theaters are smaller, and have few rows, maybe 12 rows of seats depending on what size movie screen. Most of the rows are double wide pleather seats with drink holders and large swing out trays with little red buttons on them. Some rows are just office chairs with a small bench table. TIP: order straight away, the place fills up and gets busy. Food takes about 15 mins to come in but the SMG staff have everything running like a really well oiled machine. Order your food, drink and booze... sit back and watch the ads and previews. The staff dissipate just before the movie but are still on call if you need refills or more food and drink. They have great food and at decent prices and portions! Its very easy for 2 people to get drinks, movie and food for under $40. Fries and Sweet potato fries are plentyfull! things that bug me but does not put me off. Condiments. (no salt and pepper around) I never ask by the time they would bring it my meal would be cooler... so i bring my own!! :) Napkins. Never enough given but i ask. Plates... they really dont take the empty plates away and you dont have room to spare. 3D. Am not impressed by the 3D screens.

    (4)

  • Dwayne O.

    beginning to be a favorite, reasonable price food. get the reclining seats not the office chairs

    (5)

  • Leslie A.

    So if you are looking for something indoors to do during the summer (which I know you are), then this is good for something a little different. The food is good enough (even with gluten-free options!) and there is a wide variety. I like the sweet potato fries. I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy the movie because I am super picky about noises and distractions, but it wasn't a problem at all. Honestly the food is overpriced and I wouldn't go without a groupon deal on the tickets (which they have available like every month), but the overall experience was fun and definitely worth it.

    (4)

  • Vegegirly K.

    Super comfy place to watch a movie. We come here often because there are many opportunities to get cheap tickets. They often have Groupons for $5 ticket and soda. And any movie after 10pm is only $5. The food is good but pricey. I had the veggie quesadilla and it was very tasty. But $12. My husband had the burger and said it was good too. Drinks are also very expensive. I guess that's the trade off for being able to drink and eat in a theater. We usually eat beforehand and stick to popcorn and drinks but we are sure to tip our servers well since we aren't ordering a lot of food. The staff is nice, the seats are comfy and not sardine packed into the theater. If you go on an opening weekend, get your tickets about an hour early and hit a bar or restaurant nearby...

    (4)

  • Noelle C.

    My husband and I had a groupon to this place, so we tried it out to see Prometheus (great movie). The moment we stepped inside, we knew it was a very a high class place, which really isn't our taste, but it IS Scottsdale... My main beef with this place was the OUTRAGEOUS A/C! I get cold in theaters, but I was SO cold in this one that I could not move to get up when the movie was over. Even my husband was cold, and that's saying a lot. We weren't crazy about the fact that waiters are constantly coming in and out of the movie as well. It's very distracting. It makes it difficult to focus on the movie, especially when the cowboys behind us are yelling "giddyup" at every scene, and talking very loudly to these waiters. All in all, we don't agree that serving food/drinks during a movie is a good idea. We avoid the movie theaters because of ADULTS who cannot seem to shut up as it is, so this wasn't the best experience. FIX YOUR A/C! It doesn't need to be so cold in that place. Not sure we'll ever come back.

    (2)

  • Bill B.

    A very nice experience overall. The auditorium was clean, the sound and picture flawless. Our seats resembled the front seats out of modern Volvo or a Gulfstream. Very comfortable. The middle armrest of each pair of seats lifts to get out of the way if you are in the mood for some PDA. Towards the front of the theater there were other seats that resembled office chairs on wheels, and were pushed up against a desk-height counter. We didn't try them but I think the experience in those would be significantly less pleasant. The food was actually not bad. I paid about $12 for a half-pound burger with cheese and 'shrooms, served with sweet potato fries. The $9 martinis weren't really that impressive, only being filled about 2/3rd of the way. Service was prompt and efficient, and the staff does a good job of not getting in the way of the picture. I went there with the Groupon ($6 for ticket and softdrink). At that price it's a steal, though I would consider going back even at the full price.

    (4)

  • Patrick H.

    I'd like to give them four stars but an extra glass of wine was added to my bill that I didn't notice. Otherwise it's not as upscale as Ipic but a good option if you live in the neighborhood.

    (3)

  • Dana S.

    Took my 8 yr old son here the other day for the Childrens Summer Series. We saw Puss in Boots. The tickets were cheap as the concept is similiar to Harkins Summer Movie Fun. The food was actually pretty good and reasonably priced. My son really enjoyed his experience and said, "mom when new movies come out can we come here to see them?" I would like to come back for an adult movie/drinks. As a fellow yelper previously reviewed, you end up not being able to see your food and they do not pick up dishes. However, there are arm rest cup holders which provide additional tray space!

    (4)

  • Shelby H.

    Don't get me wrong this place is very fancy. I like that they play new and old movies. You go to the cashier and you pay for a your ticket and you also get a huge menu for food and drinks. As you continue to walk into the movie theater you will see a huge bar. No one was sitting there, but if you wanted to get wasted before a movie this is your place to go. You'll see waiters and waitress walking all around and you find your theater. You walk in and there are rows with huge comfy chairs with a side table that you can put in front of you if you get food or drinks. Don't get me wrong you definitely get a lot of leg room! However there is one row that is just a row of computer chairs up to a bar table. No one was sitting in front of me, but I can imagine if it was a tall guy/girl I wouldn't have been able to see the screen too well. With the Groupon that I got it came with a free drink so I got a strawberry lemonade, It'd order it again. Beside the Groupon we ordered a popcorn which was also good. I know they had a lot of other stuff like chicken and pizza and stuff, but I wasn't there to eat dinner. You have servers walking all around through the movie and you just push this little red button if you want something. But you do have to hear talking through the movie if someone decides to order then. I also must say it was very cold in there! So if you want to get away from the Arizona heat, this is the place for you.

    (3)

  • Titus T.

    We went there with the kids to see Frozen. I love the big wide seating. I love that you can order food and alcohol. There is plenty of space to move about if you have to leave in the middle of the movie... I mean plenty - the seating is limited. Do I expect a four star service and food quality there? No. It's a movie theater. The whole cost of the movie with some food, drinks and admission is not much more than a regular, crowded theatre that does not have tables, big comfy chairs or the space to move about.... and you can't get Blue Moon on draft in AMC. You want something nicer - go to iPIC....be prepared to pay twice as much though.

    (5)

  • Kimberly T.

    I bought the Groupon for a movie + soda for $5 last week since I thought it was too good of a deal to pass up. Loved the bar in the lobby - I was a wee bit early for my movie so it was nice to be able to sit & order a drink prior to going in rather than just standing around. Inside the theater I was impressed! Comfy chair with a service button and a menu full of tasty treats? It made Magic Mike truly magical. If that Groupon returns, I'm buying as many as possible.

    (4)

  • Rachel H.

    My husband and I live less then 5 minutes away from the theater in Scottsdale, AZ and decided to finally try it out. Both of us were unfamiliar with the theater and all we knew was dinner was served with a movie. We went to the ticket counter and approached the desk. The two girls that were there kept their conversation going until I finally said "Hi, is this where we go for tickets?" The girl literally sighed and said "Yes, have you been here before?". After explaining to her this was our first time and we wanted to see Frozen at 6:40PM she produced a little screen with seats and told us to pick two. There was a difference in the seats and when we asked how it was set up, she sighed again and went through the speech she much have to go through often, but we were still unclear on the difference between the seats. This was the last thing she said to us. I asked her which was more popular and easy to eat dinner at. This time she didn't reply at all and just stared down at her screen responding to the other girl who was still chatting with her. We picked seats, handed over the credit card (only knowing the price from viewing the total on the register) and got the tickets from her and that was the end of our ticket counter experience. No "Thanks have a good night" Or "Take your tickets to the theater" or anything else explaining whats next. We walked around for a few seconds and figured to just go to the man standing near the entrance to the screens, he was very friendly and asked if we had been here before. He took our tickets and after that we had a fun time. The food was OK and they had the 2 for $25 combo so it was affordable. But after the experience with the ticker counter, I wouldn't say I would return or recommend this theater.

    (2)

  • Olga M.

    OMG worst movie experience ever! First they make you stand in line for 30 minutes while you are forced to hold the freezing cold, overpriced drinks that you buy from their dinky bar, then they hoard you like cattle into a tiny theater where you get to sit in, get this, an OFFICE CHAIR! We we're so shocked that we left and asked for our money back, which we didn't get but instead got 2 more movie tickets to come back at a later time... Which are going right in the trash because I wouldn't make my worst enemy sit thru this experience....

    (1)

  • Laura F.

    I went to the Studio Movie Grill loved the seating concept I ordered the hamburger and sweet potatoes fries WOW it was good. Do go online to their web site to check for movie times because I went onto movietickets.com site and it wasn't updated the movie we wanted to see wasn't until later in the day we did pick another movie and it was good. I will definitely go back wish we had one over in Arrowhead.

    (5)

  • Jon D.

    The whole concept of going in and being treated like you're being served at a restaurant with a waiter, but you're in a "normal" movie theater but with a table that pulls up to you, was brand new to me and I loved it. Been here three times. Food is delicious, especially the fries, both the "plain" fries (which are spicy) and the sweet potato fries (which are really sweet potatoes and not just flavored). The screens are huge, too, with standard, strong sound, and the 3D theater uses RealD. I do have a complaint and that is that their server request lights are not being kept up to proper maintenance. Mine was out once, and the theater is still relatively new, so I found that to be a bit ridiculous.

    (4)

  • Vicky M.

    I have been to Studio Movie Grill many times with family and friends and every time was an over all great experience. We always go at busy times (Fri. and Sat. 7-9pm) Yes, one or two annoying or minor things may happen but that can and does happen where ever you may go. We had a worse time at the Costco two miles down the road that we have ever had here. Food and booze are served to you while you watch a movie = AWESOME Groupon deal for $5 a seat = AWESOME Updated online reservations using the Groupon deal are now available. Paying the $1.50 extra per ticket to purchase on-line is worth the price for busy nights. You avoid standing in line early to buy seats (they do sell out quickly on Fri. & Sat.) You can buy about a week in advance and reserve the best seats. You can print your tickets at a self serve ticket printer in the lobby and avoid lines again. You can roll up to the movie at the last minute and never worry about finding good seats since you already picked them out. The food is slightly overpriced*, but the portions are large and all the food we tried was good. Besides, they have to make $ somewhere when they keep putting up $5 movie deals on Groupon. I even drive from Warner/101 all the way to Scottsdale and it's cheaper than Harkins for 4 people. *You are not required to buy the food. For the ranch lovers out there, they have the good stuff like Red Robin. :) The fries are yummy, thick and crispy. Most items served with fries are in a square bowl so the bottom fries get soggy under your other food but I don't mind and they still taste good The food servers in the theater are polite and very fast to respond to your call light when you need something. The food comes out quickly and they don't dawdle with the check but are still polite and don't bring it while you are in the middle of eating. The front lobby area is clean, open and spacious with plenty of seating at and away from the bar. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked except for once on a very busy Sat. night. The non counter seats are nice and have the little personal swivel tables. The seats rock a little and are the leather type material, cup holders in the arms. The counter seats are just black leather office chairs, they are not the best, but still fine for watching a movie. If they upgraded those chairs then I'm sure they would get better reviews but they would still have to roll so you can get in and out from the counter easily. I went once with a friend of mine whose son is in a wheel chair and those seats were great since we just moved the office chair and rolled the wheel chair right up to the counter. Just try it and don't go expecting it to be the Ritz and you will have a great time.

    (4)

  • Hugh C.

    Theater was very warm, service was slow and order was incorrect yet we were billed for things we sent back. Ice cream was warm by the time we got spoons. Went to see Batman and this was do bad I think I will go to Ipic and see it again. I wasn't really a fan of the office chairs and thought they could have done a better job with the layout. People were walking in front of us the whole time the movie was on. I didn't complain at the theater because we aren't coming back and free passes, etc... Would have been useless. I hate to see a place try so hard to change things up and yet get it so wrong.

    (1)

  • Erin H.

    It's definitely something new to try out. You should go at least once. It's a little weird your first time there. Food is decent, prices are reasonable, and staff are quick to get to you when you press your button. Downsides: It's dark, obviously, so it's difficult seeing where your food is because you're not used to eating in the dark. Once you finish, your dishes sit there (even though the server may bring you another drink, they don't clean off your table...unless you physically hand it to them). We saw, Chenobyl Diaries, which is a scary movie. I imagine it's rated R, at least. We saw a couple bring their 3 year old daughter to the movie. I get it, parents are supposed to be better than that, but at the same time, shouldn't the theater have a responsibility as well. I just wish somebody would have told them that's not okay. Upside: The seats are comfortable, smaller theaters, and a lot more room than your typical movie theater.

    (3)

  • TK W.

    We've been to this location several times in the past year, always using our Groupon vouchers. The idea is a great one. Along the lines of iPic or Ultra Star, it's a great concept! Everytime we've gone (except last night) the theater has been relatively empty. This spoiled us. I don't know WHY it was so busy on a Monday night in a Disney movie but it was beyond packed. When the theater is packed, your experience will lack. Ha...kind of rhymed there! Okay, so I'm THAT mom who didn't take her kids to movies until they were 3, the reason being I didn't want to miss parts for potty breaks, or disrupt the other patrons. Turns out, I may be the only one that thinks this way! We sat behind a row of people with FOUR babies. All under 12 months of age. It was late, they were tired. It was loud, they were scared. They were simply too young to be there & cried or jabbered loudly through the entire flick. Not one parent took their child out of the theater. The parents were also talking loudly, as if they were in their own living room. No peeps, you're sharing it was a bunch of other people & we don't appreciate it. I understand this can happen in any movie theater, but it was amplified with the waiters coming in & out constantly (stooping to be polite but you still can't see the screen so stand up straight to get out of the way faster!). On to the food. CRAP. Everything is made before hand or shipped, I'm sure of it. It's just gross. Here's the thing, if you go when you're hungry, you won't notice! But last night we had dinner at home & dessert at the movie....suddenly even though it was dark as I fished for my brownie, i realized - this is really gross!! Burgers - eh. Mushroom burger - GROSS. Icecream - yum (but hard to see). Bownies - GROSS. Quesadilla - eh. Cookies - GROSS. Yes, I AM a food snob. But I can go to In-N-Out & get a burger & know what I'm in for. For under $5. Here, you spend $9-$12 on a meal & it is like a Denny's reject. We go here because we get vouchers for $5 per person......you get what you pay for I suppose.

    (2)

  • Kristy T.

    Came here for the Magic Mike's Ladie's night Yelp event. What an awesome place to come watch a movie, friendly staff, and clean. Very hip, definitely different way to a boring movie night. It is a great place for an date, family or just having a girls night out. Love it!! I will definitely have to bring my family here to watch a movie or come back here for an movie date night with my husband. They offer variety of selection on their menu, from Chicken tenders, pizza, salad...etc Price is decent, we had their chicken tenders, burger bites, and buffalo chicken bites; I had an Ice tea and my friend had a beer, our bill was under $30, plus watched an awesome movie and had a great girls time. Can't beat that.

    (5)

  • Justine L.

    Went last week after buying the $5 Groupon for one ticket plus a soda. You get a better seating group if you buy your ticket earlier so that was cool. The food prices are not bad considering how expensive food is in regular theaters (about $7-$15 depending on what you want). There was a slight hiccup with our order where we got our food first but had to wait 20 minutes before our drinks came (after repeatedly asking servers where they were). Our food was cold by then but after talking to a manager, they brought out a fresh order and they comped our meal. Also, management handed out free passes as we were walking out since there was a cricket chirping during the movie (which didn't really bother me). All in all, I would recommend this place since you can have a decent meal with your movie, the servers are super friendly, and because management seems to actually care about customer service.

    (4)

  • Kim W.

    The place is consistent. The drinks are good- a tad pricey, but it's a movie theater, everything is expensive. Have not tried the food. However: Children who are 8 years old or anywhere around there...shut up. Guy who is with GF who did't read the book before seeing the movie....shut up. I have been there 2-3 times now and will keep going there. I just hope people with voice immodulation disease recognize we can all hear them. The talkers have only affected us once though, so it's not a regular thing.

    (3)

  • Lauren E.

    I would probably give this place 3.5 stars. I am rounding up to 4 stars because the prices are much more reasonable that other "dinner movie theaters." Also, the service is friendly and fast, and the menu options are pretty good. The food also seems a bit cheaper than other similar places. The food however isn't amazing. It seems to be slightly better than other places we have been to, and they are somewhat generous with their portions. While some of the seating is more normal, regular chairs, there are also seating options that are office chairs. They are comfortable ones, but at times it can be a bit awkward when you swivel into your neighbor or try to get comfortable. I will continue to go here though for this type of experience, as the prices are so reasonable. It's also very clean!

    (4)

  • Lee S.

    I'm surprised this place has not gotten more reviews and good ones at that. Went last night after I received a free coupon admitting 2 adults in. We were greeted by a very friendly staff and did not run into once employee that was disgruntled or not genuinely happy to see you there. We were a little late for the movie but able to find somewhere to sit as there were 2 options available. You can either try and get an area with the leather/plush chairs that have a movable arm rest (makes it great for date nights out) and there are some areas where it is a row of office like chairs behind the leather chairs'; with an area blocking the office chairs from the leather ones that double as tables for the office chairs. It was very convenient to have the service button; I pressed it before I had a chance to actually look at the menu when our server arrived. The service was very prompt; was informed of the specials they had (margarita Monday's - $2 dollars off any margarita drink) and our food was pretty good. I had the coconut chicken, strawberry frozen margarita and my date had the angus burger. Everything was very tasty. We were able to enjoy the movie without worrying to get up for more drinks or snacks; not to mention they have a full bar and dinner menu to order from. I would definitely be going back regardless if I have free tickets or not.

    (5)

  • Tasha M.

    Have you ever watched a 2-hour movie from an office chair...? (perhaps) Have you ever said to yourself, "Gee, I wish movie theaters had office chairs INSTEAD of comfy movie chairs for my 2-hour long viewing pleasure?" (prob not). That was really the only hitch. Waitstaff was super friendly and attentive to food/drink requests. But really? Hard office chairs?? My butt lost feeling about halfway in, and we were crammed in alongside other movie-goers so I couldn't rotate at all to stretch out like I do for the other 8 hours/day I'm at work. Perhaps the experience would have been much better had we selected seats not in the office chair rows...? Who knows. With a Groupon, I justified the experience :)

    (3)

  • William C.

    Terrible customer service on manager's part. For the past month or two, we have had to wait in line to be let in to the movie theater, even if the showing starts in 10 minutes. The reason? Because they're still cleaning the theater. This wouldn't be the biggest deal except seating everyone so late means that people are ordering food through the previews and the beginning of the movie itself. When asking staff, we're told that it is because they're understaffed. Talked to a manager and was told that this was normal for movie theaters and that they were not understaffed and that he knew that all movie theaters only seat audiences within 10 minutes of the movie starting. Really? Most movie theaters seem to allow seating at least half an hour before the movie starts, and those places don't have to factor in people ordering food either. Also, the LED lights at the seats are located at eye level, meaning your peripheral vision always sees bright lights during the movie, which is pretty annoying. When asking about this, was told it wasn't a problem and was necessary. Really? iPic serves food during the movie just fine without annoying LED lights shining in customers' eyes. Bottom line? As long as you're prepared to have the first part of your movie being constantly interrupted by your neighbors ordering and receiving food because the theater wouldn't seat you until 10 minutes before the movie started and you're ok with the occasional bright LED in your eye, movie watching here is fine.

    (1)

  • Lyna D.

    This place was just too weird for my taste. When I go to a theater I go for the movie not for all the circus of it. I liked the decor. The staff and manager were super nice and friendly. But they were way over staffed. I'm sure in a few months time they will realize the overhead costs vs the revenue. I think the owner tried too hard. When you first walk in it feels like a hotel lobby/airport. They announce the movie times like when you board an airplane. They should have had staff dress like pilots and stewardess lol The food is minimum $10 and about $12 for a salad. It felt like "restaurant" prices without the restaurant taste. I ordered a piña colada and it was served in a martini glass. When they finally called our movie time. We were told how great the seating was. When I saw I wasn't impressed. In fact I was disappointed. I work at a desk 40hrs a week. The last thing I wanna do is feel like I'm sitting at a desk on a Saturday night. We opted for the VIP type seating instead of the "desk" style seating. The chairs at the VIP seating were too hard. It was uncomfortable. After two hours my butt was numb. Then the service! I like that they tried to make it easier by serving you at your seat during the movie but when you have a theater full, it gets distracting. You have a light behind and in front of you so you can see the menu the entire time of the movie. Then you have wait staff passing in front of you a minimum of 15x throughout the movie. It was distracting!!! We didn't watch a movie for kids, but the minute I walked in the theater I knew that any movie that played with kids involved would be a circus. Especially with the executive chairs that roll and the tray table they would play with that throughout the movie. Not a good idea. I went to enjoy the movie and I noticed on the car ride home we talked about the theater and not once about the movie. I give this place a max of 3 years before they close it's doors. As for me I prefer AMC or Harkins.

    (2)

  • Travis B.

    thanks to 2 free movie passes, we rode up to Studio Movie Grill today to see an afternoon movie. good thing Twilight was showing because we basically had our movie to ourselves! the theater we were in was very nice. exceptionally clean. we chose the captain chair seating with the 2 swing away tables. my only negative was that i wish the seats "rocked" a little more so i could actively participate in the movie, as i am a very vocal and dramatic movie go-er (i have no problem yelling out "oh snap!" when a greek warrior smashes in the head of his enemy). we didn't order food, but the prices seem very reasonable and comparable for a mid-range restaurant. even the popcorn and drink prices are about the same. you have a little call button on your table and a server will come, take your order, your bill, etc. about 45 minutes before the movie ends, you get your bill and then pay and leave it at your seat. this whole "dinner and movie" concept is cool, and i know it's not new, but i'm glad it's catching on. i had a great time, especially since i was with my wife.

    (4)

  • Daniel E.

    used our two free tix coupon tonight to see happy feet 2(horrible movie) Food was below par - had a burger which was very small and on a real cheap white bun- came ontop of a mountain of soggy fries- food arrived cold- 10$- Seats were not comfortable- the sound system and picture quality was excellent- nothing spectacular- I miss Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club which had wonderful food and service and was locally owner- oh well thats the way it goes these days

    (3)

  • Lucas R.

    My friend was given free tickets to come here and we were excited to give it a try. The service here is great. The staff, whether at the box office or the servers, were all very friendly and professional. There was a line at the box office but it moved quickly and we got our tickets and were let into the theater right away. Focusing on the positives still, the sound and picture quality were probably best I have ever seen/heard. You can really tell a lot of money consideration and money went into the technology. Our server was very friendly and explained how ordering/paying worked since it was out first time. There was one rather big disappoint though and that was seating. Its auditoreum style wannabe. The row in front of us was only slightly lower than than the row I was seated in so there was an issue with people's heads getting in the way, and I'm tall. The chairs are typical office chairs. Like that swivel and are on rollers. I was expecting something more along the lines of the new AMC Esplanade theater. The food was really good. reasonably priced. The drinks were expensive and weak. We ordered an appetizer and a pizza to split. They were both delivered at the same time. The appetizer was wrong and we sent it back and kept the pizza. 20 minutes later they brought us the correct appetizer and another pizza. We should have kept the pizza because it was delicious and we wanted more, but were honest and explained we had already received it. 15 minutes later someone else came by with the same appetizer and apologized for taking so long. We again told them we had already received the correct appetizer and sent it back. We weren't upset about the mistakes especially since the servers were nice and apologetic and did what they could to make things right (and succeeded). Overall we had a good time, but probably won't come back. The theater and seats were left much to be desired and it is a bit out of the way as I live in Peoria and the friend I was with lives in Central Phx.

    (3)

  • Ceci G.

    Seems reviews are on 2 sides. We got groupon that included ticket and a soda. The regular prices are same as most cinemas. The extra here is what you can drink (alcohol) or eat (bar food). For the ticket price and the rooms, and service this is a good deal. My friend has been to the really fancy ones and she is glad that here she doesn't have to OVERPAY. For me? I'd do it again when I have another ride to that area. A good idea to go for some movies. True, I wouldn't do it with just any movie. Food: their menu is very much like a bar menu, so don't expect ultra fancy things or cheap. I had the chicken "wings" which turned to be chicken drums (YEEEEEEY!!) and though it says spicy, for me it was mild. One of my friends shared the french fries and they were crunchy outside and soft inside, the way a good french fry should be. Service was on our side and I can only say they were kind and friendly all the way, same as FAST!. As far as seats, if you can try to pick the ones that have the swing tray/table. Monday was a great day to go.

    (4)

  • Klaudia D.

    I love how you're able to order drinks, get cheap tickets on groupon, and eat food while watching your movie! The seats are super comfortable and they can turn into love seats if you're there with your significant other. Love this theater and try to go see as much movies as possible there!

    (5)

  • Lynne H.

    That's better. We used our free comp ticket from the disaster evening and saw another movie. Fast service, good food, no problems. So, hopefully that was a one shot loser night.

    (4)

  • Gloria S.

    I got a little too excited when I found the Groupon and bought way too many. Anyways, the procedure is you pick you seats when you buy your tickets. There are leather recliners type chairs which are super comfy, then there are counters with rolly chairs. We ordered the appetizer sampler. It was around $15, but it SOUNDED like you got a lot of food with it so we got it. This is what we got 2 chicken tenders, 2 quesadillas, a small handful of parmesan fries, and 2 coconut chicken tenders. Umm... in my world that small amount of food should not cost that much. Also, call me crazy but shouldn't parmesan fries come with parmesan on them? Round 2 of Groupon-mania we ordered the quesadilla meal. Still a rip off :( I don't think those poor quesadillas had any flavor at all! The chips and salsa that came with it are good though. I would suggest just getting your free soda and not getting any overpriced, bland food.

    (2)

  • Maria G.

    This our family's go-to movie place. We get the Groupons which is a great deal. The service is good. It's not the best because sometimes they forget little things like an extra side dip or water, but whatever. The main meals are better than traditional movie theater fare, but nothing spectacular. I just love the idea of eating a meal or having a drink or dessert while watching a movie in a decent comfortable chair. The seats of both types are comfortable. It's always busy when we go at night.

    (4)

  • Karen W.

    Went here again for dinner and a movie. I had the turkey burger, which was quite good, with the sweet potato fries. My husband indulged in the Wednesday all you can eat pizza special. For a little less than 10 dollars, you can choose any pizza on the menu. They offer diet Dr. Pepper in addition to diet Pepsi for a little more variety. Service was good throughout the movie. Upgrade 1 star!

    (4)

  • Sheryl H.

    I like the concept, and I think it's done decently, but I can't give above two stars because the bathrooms here were probably some of the filthiest I've seen in a movie theater. I mean, seriously, send someone in to check it out every now and then throughout the day. There was toilet paper all over the floor, and someone had spilled an entire salad on the floor in the first stall. I'll give it another shot, but that was a real turn-off. I really wanted to like this place, but I just think it needs some work. Hard not to compare it to iPic, which, while it is much more pricey, knows how to pull off the same concept.

    (2)

  • Joshua J.

    Really enjoy going to this place. Ability to reserve seats takes the stress out of knowing where you are going to sit. Don't have to worry about getting stuck with the first row! Food and beverage is good. Sometimes the poeple next to you may be noisy as they eat, but overall this is a very comfortable experience.

    (5)

  • Jamy Y.

    Had a groupon for this place so we went here to see an evening movie. I have never been to a place like this before--a theater that serves you restaurant food right to your seat!! My friend and I shared the coconut breaded chicken tenders (came with fries) and they were delicious! I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of food as well. With our coupons, we also got free drinks (non-alcoholic)! Will be going back in the future.

    (4)

  • Shawnta M.

    This place is always amazing! I absolutely love the food and atmosphere. I was sold on this place a long time ago, but today I was astonished by the customer service. I had an issue yesterday and today it was taken care of by Adam, the manager, and the outcome far exceeded my expectations. They went above and beyond. I will always be a loyal customer!

    (5)

  • Ashley R.

    My mom and I visited this theater over the weekend to see Breaking Dawn and with the two free movie passes I found online, I couldn't pass up the deal. Our theater was mostly empty which was nice and we ordered once we sat down. I got the chicken tenders and a sweet tea and my mom ordered a grilled cheese. We both got our food before the movie started, so within 5-10 mins, and mine wasn't even warm. It was maybe lukewarm at best. The sweet tea was too sweet and I received marinara sauce with my chicken strips instead of honey mustard. I agree with what someone else said about the waiters being distracting running in front of the screen. Luckily there was no one in front of us so it wasn't as much of a distraction but I can see how it would be. The back row of seats are semi nice chairs with little tables but the front rows are merely swivel office chairs that they placed in there. Kind of tacky. Don't know if I'd go back besides for the free coupons.

    (3)

  • Theresa M.

    My first experience 1/15/14 I was impressed with dining and movie concept. I was disappointed in their Wed. night all you can eat pizza 'special' Once me and my boyfriend ordered it, we were then told, we had to order a six slice pizza each and could not share - then it was all you can eat! It defeats the purpose of the all you can eat pizza advertised. if you're spending over $10 each to have to buy a pizza before the all you can eat kicks in, where is the benefit? Misleading.

    (2)

  • Erica L.

    Not too impressed by this place. The seats were verrrrrry hard and did not recline and the service was sub par.

    (2)

  • Brian H.

    SMG is a great concept where you can eat and drink while watching movies, kinda like the Ipic theaters. We used a groupon I bought a few months back. Unfortunately, we showed up a little late, so could not get the "reserved" seats that everyone was mentioning on the reviews. We ended up in the general admissions seats which are like executive office chairs. Only thing is they don't recline and don't have much lower back cushioning. But the seats are pretty comfortable nonetheless. I can see how it can be distracting to have servers going in and out a lot of the times, but I felt like they servers were very courteous and tried to be considerate while talking or moving around. As for food, we ordered some drinks and the cookies which were good, although quite outrageously expensive. But this is expected as a place like this. Overall, it was a good experience, but not sure if I would be coming back. It didn't really wow me and I could just do away with good ole regular harkins. I imagine the food here is probably not that great anyways.

    (3)

  • Michael R.

    Studio Movie Grill took the last standard slope cinema complex built in America (when the AMC Grand had introduced stadium seating) and turned it into a true winner. The staff is always buzzing around and the food is actually decent for a cinema! Get the seats with swing arm trays.

    (4)

  • Andrea F.

    The best thing about this dine in theater? You can go with as many people as you want. They've been opening up these places pretty fast, and I haven't had a chance to check them all out, but a few that I've been to have the seats arranged in pairs. Which is incredibly awkward if three of you want to go see a movie, and pretty much not good if you want to go with more than one other person. Not this one. The theater seats are arranged in rows. Every two rows has one walking area. The back row has chairs, all next to each other, with little tables that swing over the chair, kinda like how college desks work, but a bigger space. The front row is like a long bar with rolly chairs to sit in. (the downside i saw being that the area isn't divided well so some rolly chairs were taking up more room, leaving other spots along the row squished) We sat in a back row and chatted with our neighbors, whom we didn't know. I found it to be comfortable and fun. As our first time, we harassed the waiter with questions, which he was happy to answer. You can order from the kids menu without being a kid Once you order a soda, it's free refills, and they will even let you switch between sodas (so get a coke, then refill with sprite). Splitting meals between people is no problem And there is a light up button on your table, so you can order whenever, request refills, anything. But if you don't hit the button, they will leave you completely alone. The only downside is that they drop off the bill maybe 45 min from the end. And if you don't pay they keep wandering over to check. I get that they have a theater full of people and they don't want you to run out and get lost in the crowd without paying, but it was pretty distracting (especially since my friend and i were on the same tab and needed to figure out how we wanted to divide the bill). Overall decent food, good selection, not cheap, but they are flexible with the menu if you are on a budget. *I went for a sneak peak viewing of 21 jump street, which meant that my movie was free, but we paid for any food, etc.

    (4)

  • Andi S.

    I still really like the Studio Movie Grill, but sat in the "General Admission" seats last night for the first time, and found that they were not nearly as comfortable as the "Reserved" seats with their own little tables. Unfortunately. The GA seats are also quite tightly shoved together, so if it is a full house you are bumping up against your neighbor, and it is distracting. Best bet: Go to a un-crowded movie and sit in one of the reserved seats that is not pre-reserved (not pre-sold, and doesn't have the little "reserved" sign on it) to enjoy the reserved seats at the GA price.

    (4)

  • Bill B.

    The "southwest airlines" style entry is a bit annoying and when we got in there were "reserved" signs on all the reclining chairs so we sat in chairs that are like office desk swivel chairs....hardly comfortable. Harkins is much more comfortable! O'well tried it once....have been to iPic which has it all over SMG! IPic was awesome!

    (2)

  • Jill D.

    Great place! I love their vegi plate and the popcorn is always yummy! Tuesdays are $2.00 off burgers and beers! Service is always good.

    (5)

  • Dan S.

    Dinner and a movie? How about both! The food is great, but it is very expensive. The convenience factor makes it worth some bump in price, but I think it could be a bit cheaper. The staff is very fast and unobtrusive once the film is shown. I loved the seating and haven't had any problems with uncomfortable seats. I could understand problems with young kids staying seated. Having said that, I think that the customers need to know that it is still best to stay quiet. Some folks seemed to feel that food and movie = talking allowed. They were quieted eventually by the staff and I appreciated that. If you are skittish to try at first, give the matinee a go. Afraid you won't get a good seat? You can make reservations!

    (4)

  • Mike S.

    We had a good time last night at the Studio Movie Grill. It's a great concept. The waiters/waitresses come to your seats and with the press of a button they will return for refills etc.. My only criticism.....my wife had the BBQ ribs and sweet potatoe fries....and we were quickly reminded we were in a movie theater, not a restaurant. Next time maybe just a soda and popcorn.......

    (4)

  • Grey K.

    Great idea! Love the concept. The prices were reasonable in comparison to other theaters. The service was prompt. Would definitely recommend and return

    (4)

  • Meghan B.

    Like the concept. Especially since when you go to a regular theatre you end up paying a ton of money for cruddy concessions. I have bought the Groupons for it several times. Totally worth it. The staff is very good and it is a nice touch being offered a mint on your way out. 1 tip: Don't order the dragon fruit mojito. Gross. I thought a mojito had more than just 1 mint leaf floating at the top...?!? I blame it on inexperienced drink makers. I will just go to the bar afterwards.

    (4)

  • Sara W.

    I really had high hopes for this place. In fact, after a less than pleasing first experience I went again in hopes that my experience was just an outlier. Sadly, turns out it was not. The seats are really comfortable. Both times, my husband and I sat in the A/B seats and neither of us had complaints. The food however is a completely different story. The idea is a good one and I have had great experiences at smaller scale dine in theaters but this company really has a long ways to go until you can call their food acceptable. The first time, I had the fish tacos and my husband ordered pepperoni pizza. My fish tacos were terribly bland. The fish was dry and there was just no flavor at all. Halfway through my meal, I look over and see that my husband (who LOVES pepperoni pizza and can eat an entire large Little Caesars pizza no problem) has barely eaten a slice. I ask about it and he says in no less words that its the worst pizza he has ever had. I try a bite and the whole thing tastes like plastic! I think they must cook them in the microwave. The second time was even worse. My husband decided to go with the chicken strips because "nobody can mess up microwavable chicken strips". He had no comment on them so I assume they weren't horrible but weren't great either. I had the burger, also assuming that they wouldn't mess up a simple burger but apparently they could. Half of my burger tasted so fishy that I can only assume they marinated the meat in sardine juice or something. No idea how that can happen. Several of my fries also tasted very moldy, which of course I couldn't confirm because you're eating in the dark. In addition, we made the terrible decision of seeing Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs the second time and although it clearly states on the screen to take your children out of the movie if they are being disruptive, nobody takes that seriously (including the staff). We were sitting in a row with about 5 young children who were all shouting and throwing temper tantrums and their infant sibling was crying hysterically the entire time. I really did want to like this place. I just can't. I don't see myself going back there in the near (or distant!) future but if I did I would go to a PG-13 or R rated movie where hopefully there aren't screaming babies and I would not order food. They do have Angry Orchard Cider on draft so that is a bonus! They get two stars from me because the first movie experience was good but zero stars for the food.

    (2)

  • Marika K.

    Went here yesterday.. Great place. Theater seemed very clean, chairs were comfortable and service was pretty good. I was expecting more as in seating but I think it was just fine. Thought it was great to be able to order food and press a button if I needed anything. We unfortunately didn't eat real food but we got their fudge cake, popcorn and strawberry lemonade. Everything was great. Popcorn was nice and warm and was served with butter on the side.. yum!! Totally recommend this place!!! The staff was very friendly the whole time, including when we walked out of the theatre! :)

    (4)

  • S. D.

    BEWARE IF BUYING DISCOUNT VOUCHERS ONLINE!!! I bought a voucher for this on line. I have done this several times in the past. They now have added a hidden fee. Before when you purchased the voucher you just had to show it when you went to get your tickets, now after you purchase your voucher you then have to go to another website and order them online. This website charges a $1.50 "seat service fee". I won't be buying any more vouchers on line. Every time I went the service wasn't very good either.

    (2)

  • Meagan C.

    Worst theatre ever. No wonder they are willing to only charge $5 for a ticket. I don't know if we got a "bad theatre" but my fiancé and I sat in OFFICE CHAIRS, yes non reclining, wheeling, no arm rest OFFICE CHAIRS! Oh and our "tables" or shall I say "linoleum office cabinets". What the heck?!? Oh and get this! The lights to illuminate your food aren't really blue, THEY ARE WHITE WITH BLUE PAINTERS TAPE OVER THEM! Most ghetto theatre I have ever been sat in. I'll never go back and hope I get a good theatre.

    (1)

  • Sasha R.

    This is the most rip off I have every seen in my life. They have got office chairs for movie chairs that are as hard as rock. The drinks are served in dirty glasses with finger marks on them. I got a coffee, it was instant, or at least tasted like it. And the staff are unattended teenagers with no management. Walking around shouting when you can enter the movie room like we are in middle school. Just pathetic. It might be worth it if you get a groupon for $5 but otherwise, DO NOT be mistaken. This is nothing like iPic! See less movies but see them either at Harkins/AMC or if you want to get fancy iPic.

    (1)

  • Lillian H.

    This place is so cool. Groupon tickets. Much cheaper

    (5)

  • Kathleen L.

    Went to Studio Movie Grill for the first time on Saturday night with the help of Groupons and enjoyed it very much. The lobby is attractive and clean. Everyone is handed a drink and food menu after buying a ticket. The menu has appetizers, burgers, pizza, quesadillas, chicken tenders - it's similar to food at Chilis. There is a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a bar in the lobby, but no one was sitting there when I was there. I'm assuming you can have drinks and food there as well as in the theater. The theater itself is set up like a dinner theater with the choice of comfy desk-type chairs lined up at a counter or chairs each with a moveable table top. There is a button at every person's elbow to summon the wait servers. The staff responds almost instantly to the press of the button and the food and drinks come quickly too. I had a chicken quesadilla which was delicious. Now this was weird. I had a skinny marguerita which was much too strong! It was like drinking straight alcohol. The waiter was good-natured and did the best he could to fix it, but it was pretty hopeless. If you like your drinks strong, you'll get your money's worth here. Speaking of money, I read reviews that mentioned this was a pricey place. Yes, the drinks are a few dollars more than usual, but the food and movie price seemed about average to me. I didn't check out the popcorn. But I don't feel I spent too much more that usual for movie and a meal. Plus, the place was a different experience. I should mention the movie selection. There are plenty of titles to choose from, including documentaries and movies that would be considered "arty." And what other movie theater passes out dinner mints on the way out? One minor complaint - the ladies bathroom could be cleaner. It looked "well used" by 9:00 PM and there were still the late shows left. By the way, there were no talkers or kids making noises during our movie. I recommend this place. I finally found a way to get my husband to a movie - have a beer at the same time.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    I love this place. It so cool that you can drink and eat be waited on while watching a movie. The seats are comfortable and if you want to talk and eat they have plenty of seating around the bar to enjoy before your movie

    (4)

  • melissa K.

    This place was fun, different and I thought the food was good. It's a movie theater for starters so my expectations on the food weren't that high. The burger sliders were amazing. The parmesan french fries were also good. Not a fan of their pizza. Buffalo sliders were also good. Free refills on beverages (obviously doesn't include alcoholic ones) I loved the place and didn't mind the office chairs. I thought they were quite comfy. However there are two types or chairs ones that remind me of airplane chairs that have a little tray for you to eat on, and office ones that have a bench table for you to eat on. I liked the bench better than the tray set up. I guess the point is take a look online at the chairs before picking yours, since it is assigned seating. I will definitely be going back and will buy more groupons because going to a movie for $5 is a deal either way. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because the food wasn't out of this world just standard bar food you will find at any restaurant, and they messed up our bill like 2-3 times, ha ha. I didn't mind it all got worked out in the end, and who can blame them . . .its not like they can see in there!

    (4)

  • Mariann M.

    decent theater but very expensive. Got free tickets for the movies so I thought it would be a nice reasonable price out for my son and I. The seats were comfortable, the theater clean, but the waiters walking back and forth and taking orders was a little to distracting for me. And then my son and I each order a burger and soft drink and the bill was $30 really - and I was not impressed with the burger, overcooked and small so... while the movie theater was clean and seats were nice, not clean or nice enough for me to return

    (2)

  • Luna L.

    This is the best way to watch a movie!! Great service and comfortable seating. At first i was not sure of the office chairs, but I now prefer those to the standard theatre seating. As far as food goes, we have many favorites- quesadillas, nachos ( messy but good) , hot chocolate chip cookies and sliders. We have tried the chicken tenders and they seemed like they came out of a bag. The popcorn is good, just make sure to ask for it with hot butter. Free refills on sodas and ice tea and you never have to get up. Watch for groupons as well.

    (4)

  • Albert P.

    Studio Movie Grill was amazing! I saw the Dark Knight Rises there and I was a great experience. They had a great menu selection and the waiters were prompt in their service. I would highly recommend this theater to anyone looking for a great movie experience.

    (5)

  • Sean D.

    Great place to go for a movie!! Food was good and pricing was fair and can't go wrong with the service. First time there and will go back again and again and again.

    (4)

  • Jeff w.

    I have been several times now to see movies here, and it is by far the best movie experience out there. The food is decent for the price, and the service is mostly great, but has issues when really packed. I give them a break on that since it was crazy the one time we had so so service. The seats are very comfortable. I recommend reserving for fisrt weekend premiers and using groupons for second week showings. Where else can you order a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer, even mixed drinks. We even took my parents in their 60's and they said it was the best movie experience they've had. They said they would drive from Anthem again passing up like6 theatres just to go there.

    (5)

  • Erin M.

    I'm not sure why the bad reviews. My friends and I love this place. We probably go at least a couple times a month and it's always been a fun experience. Groupon ALWAYS has deals ($5 for ticket and drink), so you're pretty much getting the movie for free... which makes the food prices very reasonable, considering what you'd pay to get dinner elsewhere and then go pay full price at another theater. The movies are always new releases with a good amount of showtimes. The food is good- I've never gone with anyone who has said anything otherwise. There's a huge selection, including healthier options (Black Bean Burger & BBQ Chicken Wrap are yummy!). Honestly, I prefer the food here to a lot of comparable chain restaurants. The service is great. They take your drink and food orders right away and don't come back until they bring the check at the end - unless you hit your little red button. Even then, they try very hard to be quick and quiet. Overall, a great place if you put your expectations into perspective.

    (5)

  • Renny M.

    Okay, I have been at Studio Movie Grill 3 times now and have given them several chances to shine, unfortunately they remain dull. If you want to watch a movie, go for it, they have comfortable seating but don't waste your money on the food and drink, actually the drinks are okay but there are plenty of fast food restaurants in the area that have more fresh food at a much reduced price. Tonight we spent $75 on a couple of entrees and drinks. I don't mind spending that kind of money but I expect fresh, hot food and this food was obviously sitting for a long time waiting to be served, it was ice cold and so was the food of the people around us. Everyone was complaining but by the time you get a replacement meal, the movie is ending so you may as well just eat before or after the film. I predict that studio movie grill will go the way of the drive in theaters.

    (2)

  • Phillip L.

    I really like this place. But to be honest, Ive only gone on a sunday and a monday. Seemed like our group was the only one in the theatre The place is very nicely designed, you can just feel how modern it is when you walk in. Tickets are not anymore expensive then going to a regular theater. Got a beer which was around 6 dollars, not too expensive considering it is a movie theatre. I ordered a grilled chicken burger with sweet potato fries and it was surprisingly delicious. The fries seemed like it was unlimited, couldn't even finish all the food I had. Leather seats were comfortable and service was polite. Overall a great experience

    (5)

  • Marsella M.

    I took my son here for an early movie on Sunday and had a very nice time. The place definitely has potential and could easily get a better rating with a few adjustments. First, the theatre itself is beautiful. The seats are comfy and I like how they have the adjustable little tables for drinks and food. Service was also very prompt and when my son spilled his soda all over the floor, they were very quick to clean it up without griping or looking annoyed. Kudos to the staff! My only issues really were with the food we ordered. My son ordered the kid's pizza which was quite a large portion; however there was something about the consistency of the cheese that made me wonder if it was 100% real cheese or processed. The sauce was also quite bland, so I hope they don't use it on the adult pies (but I suspect it's probably the same). I had the citrus salad which was quite large and good, except for the random sun-dried tomatoes they'd thrown into it. This was a pretty sweet salad with dried mangos, cranberries, etc. so the savory taste of the sun-dried tomatoes just didn't work. Also, it came with chicken but instead of sliced grilled chicken, it was either ground chicken or grilled but shaved into little bits. It didn't taste bad, it was just.... odd. The menu was surprisingly extensive for a theatre so there's plenty of other dishes I would like to try. They gave us a couple of two-4-one coupons on the way out so we will be back!

    (3)

  • Christine S.

    Poor service! Poor service! Poor service! Management came over to try to make a mends just to receive poor service again. Only bright spot bartender in lounge which She tried to make the best of her co-bartender horrid service

    (1)

  • Myhanh L.

    This place is awesome. I feel like I'm going on a date w/ my hubby every time. You get to eat and have a few drinking while ur watching ur movie. Best part is that you buzz for your server when you need a refill or anything else that you might need. I Love how they have couple seats. Food is yummy and that prices are pretty much the same as if your going to just have popcorn or nachos at a regular movie theater. So why not go here and just have an actual full meal and service!. It's not as packed as going to a regular theater. idk why, but that's even better i guess. Everyone should go here. I think it's an awesome experience.

    (5)

  • Lisa S.

    Ok. So let me start this by saying that I love watching movies and as soon as I found out there was a new theater opening up right down the street from me, I was super excited. Especially since they were to serve food and alcohol! As soon as Groupon offered a ticket and a soda for 5 bucks, I figured "How can you go wrong?!". Well, we went for the first time tonight (7:30 on a Saturday night) and I must say I was pretty disappointed. The way the theater entrance is set up is extremely odd and chaotic. It reminds me of an airport with the people lining up, waiting on benches to get in to their theater and a bar in the corner of the lobby. Needless to say, it was not a relaxing experience at all. Luckily we chose a movie that did not come out this weekend or we would have been lined up by groups, similar to the way we now board planes. They offer "Reserved Seating" for a dollar extra per ticket. I strongly recommend paying the extra buck. You have to buy it at their ticket kiosk or online only. Do not go to the box office because they cannot offer you reserved seating. They seat in this order: Reserved and then general admission for the older movies or Reserved and then in groups of general admission (printed on your ticket, I'm assuming in the order you purchase them). The difference is huge. There are two types of seating. A love seat style, comfy chairs with swivel tabletops that are mostly reserved (these are the only ones you can reserve) and then there are the general admission seats. These are literally office rolling chairs that sit behind a desk that looks like it belongs in a high school computer lab. We lucked out and got there 30 minutes early and were able to snag one of the last love seat chairs, thank goodness, or I would have been pretty upset... As for the waiters, they were very nice and attentive. I honestly thought that it would have been super distracting with them bringing food in and out during the movie as I am very easily distracted when it comes to theaters. But I was pleasantly suprised that they were considerate and didn't bother me at all. After the movie we attempted to try and upgrade our additional groupon general admission tickets for reserved tickets, only to find out that Groupon and movie passes are not able to be upgraded. The manager was nice enough to exchange our Groupons for movie passes (so they didn't expire for a good while), but we still had to rebuy tickets to reserve tickets. Like I said, the box office can't do reserved seating, but the ticket kiosks are supposed to be able to. We tried and failed two times and had to have the manager assist us, even he was unable to purchase them. However, A+ for the manager as he gave us extra movie passes for our troubles and instructions on how to buy them at home. Sucks that if you buy them online they charge you an extra dollar per ticket (in addition to the dollar to reserve) just to buy online. All in all, I'd rather get to Harkin's earlier and go out after the movie to a restaurant than deal with this theater. Advice for Future Studio Movie Grill Goers: Buy your tickets online (spend the extra two bucks!)

    (2)

  • Andrew S.

    Good idea, but horrible execution. 1st thing that I don't understand is the bar they have in the lobby. That sounds perfect lets get people drunk and then send them into a quiet theater. People in a theater are usually inconsiderate when they aren't liquored up, add in alcohol and you might as well stay at home with all the loud talking. The theater itself is very strange. There is reserved seating which consists of leather chairs. They are extremely rough and are horrible. If you don't get one of faux leather chairs, the rest are office chairs with rollers, so tacky and so cheap.. The tables used for holding the food are cheap Formica counter tops. And then there is the food and service. I don't understand why someone would go to a theater and pay 12 bucks for a crappy burger and sit in an office chair for 2 hrs. What's even more annoying are the servers who keep coming and going throughout the whole movie. They try to be quiet but the people ordering don't whisper and the servers keep getting in the way of the movie . So distracting.. Bottom line if you are impressed with bar food and like to be constantly distracted during the movie in an office like setting this is the place for you.

    (1)

  • Carol M.

    The reason I gave SMG one star is because it's a really neat place, great seating and great concept (Pacific Northwest has been doing this for years btw) but the service and food was HORRIBLE! Granted, it was Valentine's evening, I don't care. If a business can't serve a packed house (knowing it's going to be a busy night), then sell a smaller number of seats to accommodate the number of employees working able to handle it...plain and simple. We ordered our food and after everyone else got served and ate their food, we were still waiting for a good 45 minutes later for ours! Finally, we decided to cancel our order. Well, they comped our food and our food came out approx 15 minutes later...COLD! It makes me wonder if they retrieved it from the trash? I'm being serious. On top of that, the food was the worst I've ever had. Pizza was served on some kind of a big 9 inch cracker with dried out cold chicken on it and the potato skins were cold too but tasted like the ones you'd get in your grade school cafeteria. So, I'd go again for the nice chairs, seating and ambiance, but I'd stop at a local watering hole first to have a few drinks and good hot food. Even if the food was warm, it'd still be bad. Who serves pizza on a large cracker? Lavosh is much better. Couldn't they have at least done that???

    (1)

  • Ash W.

    Really phenomal experience from start to finish. Friendly service and quick service. One stop shop for dinner and a movie. Movie going for the grown folks!

    (4)

  • Sharon G.

    What a pleasant surprise when the phone rang and a friend of mine (M) invited me to accompany her to Studio Grill. Dinner and a movie. Great concept! I had never been before so I was in for a treat. Our experience was good from the start. M had purchased two groupons for $5 each (or one groupon good for two people- not sure which). The tickets included admission and a soda (iced tea). $5 for a combination of first-run movies with in-theater dining from an extensive American Grill menu and full-service bar?!! Plus the ability to push a button to place your order with an SMG team member directly from your seat and have your food and beverages delivered before and during the show. How could we beat that experience?!? M and I settled into the comfortable leather seats with attached trays, ordered our food and escaped from the dry desert heat. We watched Rock of Ages (I loved all the classic rock songs!). My grilled chicken sandwich and raspberry tea were tasty. I was tempted to push the little red button for service during the movie just to push it, but I didn't (TROUBLE is my middle name). After the movie ended we...yes...we did it. Walked right in to People Like Us. shhhhh Don't tell anyone. Two movies and an iced tea for $5 (plus the cost of the chicken sandwich). Groupon is offering the deal again today so hurry before the deal expires.

    (5)

  • Anne W.

    I love this movie theater because they run offers on Groupon.com all the time. Who can beat a $5.00 ticket?!Granted you spend money on food/drinks but people would spend money on dinner anyways so why not just kill two birds with one stone?! All of the servers and workers there are very nice. My only concern is there is not a good number to contact directly to SMG. You get automated robots and answering machines each time. It would be nice to talk to a person to find out if movies are sold out or a question about groupons. The Groupon used to include a soda too- would be nice if that could still be offered. Regardless, I plan on going back to SMG soon!

    (4)

  • Tony J.

    The concept is great, however the horrid food puts a big hole in this whole concept. We ordered an App sampler. The potato skins taste like they came straight from the freezer aisle at the grocery store. The chicken tenders were chewy, like rubber. The chicken was only edible if doused in ranch, which came in a super small cup and only lasted for about one piece. The only thing remotely edible was the burger bites. From reading reviews here, the general consensus says to stay away from anything that touches the fryer (a large portion of the menu). HOWEVER, it is not ALL bad. I loved the fact they had reserved seating. We could hang out in the bar (but still wouldn't buy a $12 drink) while waiitng for the movie without having to worry where I was going to sit. The chairs were amazingly comfortable. They did have those infamous rolly chairs in front of us, I probably would have knocked the review down to one star if I sat in those! The service was also really good. The servers do a good job of not being obtrusive to anyone. Drink refills came and the order was taken promptly. One additional complaint, the theater isn't angled. If someone is sitting in the rolling chair in front of you their head blockes the screen. This is the only advantage I could see to taking the rolling chair. All-in-all I would consider coming again, maybe just getting the desert though. How can you mess up ice cream?

    (2)

  • Queen Happy Face X.

    Its great to go here with my daughter... i love the dine in experience and having a glass of wine while i endure hours of disney movies..... i dont understand the office chairs... i often feel like I am at a corporate conference and not a luxury theater

    (4)

  • Bri B.

    Fun date night for me and my husband when a Groupon is available. Otherwise, this can turn into a pricey date. But their dishes are simple yet good and the atmosphere is very swanky and fun.

    (4)

  • Jada L.

    We really wanted to like this place. They bring the popcorn and soda right to your seat. However, they are really pushing meals. Who wants to eat a salad in the dark or almost dark. Which is another problem. The blue night lights, so people can find their food. The wait staff are always walking through and interacting with the customers. Overall found the experience distracting and won't be back. I can see families or people that like to have food/ drinks delivered to your seat enjoying this option.

    (2)

  • Jahn M.

    Wow this theatre is awesome! Right when you walk into the room you can tell the seats are gonna be amazingly comfortable. The room was very quaint so there werent too many people. I ordered a spicy black bean burger that was soooo good! You have to see a movie here you wont regret it. Also i used a Groupon and i heard they have alot so stay on the lookout for that.

    (5)

  • Chukki S.

    I had a great experience here. I may be a bit biased becase I didn't pay for anything so not sure how the prices are. The service was great, there was no line to get in and we had great seats. I love how you just push the button to get service- restaurants should do this. I don't have anything to complain about this place. It was great.

    (5)

  • Krista P.

    Absolutely love this place. We get groupons and go ALL the time. The food is great and the prices are not bad at all. And with the groupon purchase you get a free drink! I am extremely impressed every single time I come here (which is a lot). We only use studio movie grill when we go out to the movies now. We went to the Tempe Marketplace movie theater last week with one of my husbands friends because he is closer to Tempe and it felt so weird because I hadn't been to a "regular" movie theater in forever! I absolutely love the fact that they have special needs screenings and whatnot too. My little brother is autistic and he thought it was really cool when I told him about that. It made him feel really important. And its free for him and me because I'm his sister! I cannot tell you how awesome it is that they have this available. AND they turn the movie down a bit and have some of the lights left on so that its not too ridiculously loud or dark in there! Thank you Studio Movie Grill for all the cool things you offer and especially all you do for kids with special needs! This place is AWESOME.

    (5)

  • Megan J.

    Studio Movie Grill is the poor man's iPic, but at a similar price, it is a better option than a Harkins just because of the nicer, reserved seating (recliners, but not super cozy) and the option to drink booze and order food from a server from your seat. That being said, don't eat the food. The menu is very basic as is the actual food. I've had a turkey burger and a quesadilla and was quite unimpressed. They seem to always have a Groupon or Living Social deal going, but even without, it is a good value.

    (3)

  • Lisa C.

    I've been here a few times and I can honestly say I'd rather see a movie here than any regular theater. I like the big puffy seats with the table that folds down in front of you though the other office style chairs they have aren't bad either. The servers are barely a distraction which is great because that was my biggest concern. It's nice that you can get a variety of food, the salads are pretty good, chips and salsa, hummus, quesadilla - good stuff to pick on. Reserving seats and being able to get your tickets without having to deal with anyone is the best. Being served a cold beer while you watch a movie is also pretty nice. They keep it clean too, I've had to wait while they clean the theater out between shows but the waiting area is comfortable and they have a bar in the lobby. I took my iced tea glass from the bar into the theater and continued with my refills. The parking lot isn't the greatest, it's long and narrow so getting an end spot or spot where no one will park next to you is tough. Eating in the dark is weird.

    (4)

  • Susan G.

    SMG changes my movie expectations dramatically...I LOVE being able to watch EVERY Disney/Pixar movie that comes out with wine or a cocktail! But the biggest SURPRISE is that the food at SMG is actually really, really good! There's a great variety and the prices are very fair. Everyone has been pleased with the food. I loved the Asian Chicken Salad! I'd much rather spend $8 for a good, fresh kids meal- quesadilla, pizza, burger or chicken tenders/fries- than on a cup of popcorn, gummies and a drink at AMC. On Sundays the house wine- not too bad- is $5.

    (5)

  • Marc T.

    Studio Movie Grill is the perfect place to kill two (or possibly three) birds with one stone. Dinner, a movie, and even drinks! My wife and I miraculously had an entire day to ourselves, and we decided to go to the movies. We ended up catching a matinee, which ran us $7.00 per ticket. I had been here before, but my wife had not. She was impressed to find out that you actually have to select your seats (much like buying a plane ticket) before you pay for your tickets. The theater has two seating options: you can sit at a bar area (one long bar traversing the theater), or you can sit in a big comfy chair with a rotating tray attached to the armrest. The theater alternates these seating options every other row. We opted for the super comfy lounge chairs. They were spacious, soft, and offered plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable...which is a huge plus when you're over six feet tall, and your wife is just shy of it. Suffice it to say, this was the first time I think both of us were genuinely comfortable in movie theater seat. At each seat, there's a red button you can press to let your waiter know you're ready to place your order, be it food or drinks. They have a full menu for both, it appears. We still had things to do that day, so we opted for sodas (free refills) and a barbecue chicken pizza. The pizza was REALLY good. It came cut into six relatively small slices, which ended up dividing perfectly between the two of us. Not only that, but it came out quite quickly. As for the theater, we couldn't have been more pleased. The seats are all big enough and spaced far enough apart, you're pretty much in your own little world. The screen is large, and equally visible from every seat in the house. Couple that with an awesome sound system and you're ready to be whisked away into a magical world of make-believe (depending on your taste and choice in movies, of course). If you or anyone you know is anything like us, picking places for dinner or a movie can be an absolute battle of attrition...let alone picking BOTH. Thanks to Studio Movie Grill, at least the location is something upon which everyone can agree. After that, the choices are up to you!

    (5)

  • Ajna S.

    This place is a dump. The movie theaters are always dirty, the bathrooms are always a mess, and the food is over priced. But at least the movie ticket prices are cheap with coupons.

    (2)

  • Christine S.

    The best part about this theater is that you can purchase and reserve your seats online in advance and there's no reason to show up an hour early to get a good seat. Also, if you buy your tickets online, there's a kiosk inside the door where you can swipe the credit card used to buy the tickets or enter your confirmation code and bypass waiting in line to pick up your tickets. The printer prints your tickets and you can go right in to get seated. Some of the seats are counter seats with office chairs. I don't usually reserve those because I prefer the booth type seats with tables. They are really comfortable. The food is pretty good and is getting better. The coconut tenders and street tacos are favorites in my family. I really like that I can eat and watch a movie at the same time. I don't think SMG is that expensive given the convenience. Also, they offer Groupons all the time, and there are specials in their e-mails. The whole outing can be expensive, but if you were going out to eat anyway, it probably works out to be about the same cost. This is my favorite place to see a movie in the Phoenix area!

    (5)

  • Kristen G.

    I'd suggest to come here if and only if you have a Groupon. They have groupons running constantly. Right now there is a $5 deal for a movie ticket and drink, which is really hard to beat in terms of movie going. However, SMG does not make its money with these Groupons. They are simply a ruse to get you in the door. The fact that they have a bar, serve alcoholic drinks and serve meals throughout the movie is what brings in the big bucks. I have been here several times, and most recently with my husband. We came in with Groupons, which gave us no trouble, hoping to save some money. We ended up walking out spending upwards of 40 dollars on one appetizer and two alcoholic beverages, plus tip, and the food was mediocre at best. Do not kid yourself. It is not cheap and if you are planning to eat or drink anything besides the soda included with the deal, you will likely not be saving any money at all in the long run. You'll actually probably spend more. The seats are fine. I think their website overhypes them and makes it look like you're going to be reclining on those bad boys like a king, but the reality is is that half of them are simply rolling office chairs, and the other half are fairly comfortable, but might be awkward if you're sitting next to somebody you don't know. If you're short or have children with you, sit in the office seats. This will assure you that you will be able to see the film without anybody in your way. If you're in one of the big seats, you will likely have somebody sitting in an office seat in front of you, blocking your view. Sneaking food is a little more awkward here than most theaters, as employees are constantly passing by you. Not sure if they'd say anything to you - probably not. But it still makes me self conscious. But all in all, I'd come back as long as I had a Groupon and a plan.

    (3)

  • Gee L.

    Okay, its 115 degrees outside. WHAT DO YOU DO? WHAT DO YOU DO?! You go on groupon, spend $5 and go to a movie that serves food and alcohol. Pros: Food and alcohol served to you at your recliner. Nice waiters, nice staff. Good Popcorn and soda. Fairly cold beer, which makes a sub-par movie bearable. Cold A/C Cons: Food is pretty expensive, Pizza is Chuck E Cheese Style Wings are breaded and you get like 5 or 6 for $10 with a wilted stem of celery and some ranch dressing Salad was okay but its hard to see well enough to spear it properly A good friend once said "never eat food you can't see". We were not impressed. Our bill for three people who got a salad, wings, and a pizza was $60 (pitcher of beer was $16). That includes our discounted ticket. YOu will not come out unscathed if you drink. This is not happy hour. BUt you eat at your seat. It's a trade off. So, if eating and drinking at your seat is important to you, YAY FIVE STARS!! If good food and fair prices are your thing, eat first, drink first, buy a group and spend $5. TIy get a free drink with that. (OH, AND THE BREADED WINGS BITE ....IN A BAD WAY)

    (3)

  • Rois C.

    What a great deal!! This place is comfortable, great price, good food, clean and has awesome audio-video. I love the healthy food being available--but ordered the korean tacos and their pizzas are worth trying. The drinks are good- cocktails are just the right amount of strong and their beer has never been stale. I wish they had one in Gilbert/Chandler area, so I could go all the time.

    (5)

  • Darlene G.

    Like many other theaters that are now offering full service dinner, the concept of SMG is great but it's the execution of this concept that is truly lacking. Let me begin by saying the hubby and I had a 50/50 kind of night when we went to watch Safe House this evening at SMG. Once we were seated and received our food, we truly did enjoy the movie and the perk of getting to eat real food while watching. The servers themselves were nice, fairly quick and considerate during the movie. Throw in the fact that the movie itself was good...we were quite happy when the credits rolled and we walked out at the end of the night. Unfortunately, we were far from happy the first half of the evening. We arrived at the theater at 6:30pm only to be told that the 7:20pm show was pretty much full and we'd be stuck in the front. Having been turned away a couple weeks before for the same reason we were prepared for this and ready to wait for the 8:40pm show. So we waited. And this is where SMG's execution could use some work. This place is busy. Granted, it's a Saturday but the problem is that there is no where for all the people who are waiting for movies to well, wait! There's a small bar and some cushions scattered around the lobby which is stifling hot I might add. It feels like you're at an airport terminal or at an amusement park waiting for an attraction. After all the waiting you get called into your respective lines (according to when you purchased your tickets or if you bought reserved seating) which is a mad dash amidst a grumpy, impatient and liquored up crowd. Once you've scrambled to your line you wait some more until they let you in to the theater which is then another mad dash to snag prime seating (unless you have reserved seats). As I mentioned earlier, hubs and I were lucky to be in Group 1 and let into the theater first after reserved seating so we were able to sit in the more comfy leather chairs with the swinging dining tray attached. If you're not so lucky you end up in ordinary office chairs lined up in front of a small counter-like tabletop. Talk about uncomfortable. This is the point where our night turned around and we were no longer grumpy or irritated and actually was able to enjoy our movie. Food was decent, as expected for a quick serve kitchen, and prices weren't cheap but that's to be expected. Bottom line: know what you're getting into when you go here. 1. Get there early if you haven't purchased reserved seats online beforehand. If you think you can arrive with 20 minutes til your movie....you will not get in. 2. Be prepared to wait around and fight the crowds for a decent spot in line...or you're doomed to a dinky office chair for the entire movie. If SMG were able to execute the front end of the moviegoer experience then I'd be pleased. As it is, it's not very relaxing or appealing to feel crowded, impatiently stand around and compete for comfy seating. Not my idea of a fun night out so the hubby and I are probably not going back to this particular dinner/movie theater. It's just simply not worth the trouble and discomfort which is disappointing because the actual concept, once you get there, is pretty darn cool. Good luck to all you fellow Groupon users...be prepared and hope you can have a better overall experience than we did.

    (3)

  • Federico M.

    Really like this place for two reasons: 1. Close from where I live and 2. The Groupon deal makes it affordable. However, those seats are the worse and cheap. What was management thinking!!! Free advice to management: Replace those seat for Real recliners. This is an investment that will help your business and our experience.

    (1)

  • Hillary B.

    The first few visits here, we enjoyed it. The food was always delicious, the service was great, the movie is fun. No complaints, really. But, just recently, we went for a family date night with our 4 year old and experienced the WORST service we've ever had. Not to mention the pizza was gross. We were the first to be seated in the theater, and ordered first because we already knew what we wanted. Our first round of drinks, and the popcorn, were out immediately, but 45 minutes later our food was finally delivered. The coconut chicken tenders were fine, they always are, but the BBQ chicken pizza was so ordinary. Is it made fresh? It tasted like a frozen pizza. Not to mention, I asked if it was possible to take the cilantro off and the dude said yes. There was SO MUCH cilantro on my pizza. You know, not everyone likes cilantro :( So we were enjoying the movie, but were all thirsty again, we pushed the button to order drinks, but no one came (20 minutes went by), so we pushed the button again and finally had our drinks to us in 5 minutes. We went through 4 different servers, when usually we only have one. The entire experience was a drag, the movie was cute, but the service was HORRIBLE. Super slow and unfriendly.

    (2)

  • Jacqui B.

    I wonder if this is as good as it could be? Not thrilled about the prices on the drinks, but I guess it keeps people from getting hammered at the movie theater?! The food is decent, the new menu seems a bit ambitious with some of the entrees; I hope they can pull it off! At least a GF pizza and a GF hamburger bun are a nice inclusion for those of us with an allergy. The staff is always welcoming, happy, kind...and this goes a long way, along with the regular Groupon ticket option, toward making this theater one I return to once a month to enjoy the latest chick flick or family film :)

    (3)

  • Alejandro S.

    Love it here. Always willing to make the drive for a good movie, beer and food. Very clean, fast service and amazing server customer service. Sometimes the ladies in the ticket booth can get a little bitchy. Also, amazing ticket deals on groupon $5 and at the movies is $10

    (5)

  • Amy K.

    It is fun coming to Studio Movie Grill. I like the concept of this movie theater where you can order food or drinks and watch a movie at the same time. The downside is that the staff is always walking around when someone needs a refill or wants to order sometime else. I will admit that the food is really good and they even have gluten free food too. My favorite things are the skinny tea and potato skins. Normally at the movies the food is not all that great. But it is nice to know that when you come to the Studio Grill you can have decent food. If you are looking for a place to see a movie and wanting to have dinner, you should just go to Studio Grill.

    (3)

  • Blake T.

    Good food, not the greatest service. I'll probably only go to SMG once ever. I ordered some really good steak quesadillas, stuffed with tons of meat. It was a moderately busy Monday night, but there were only two employees at the bar area. They were swamped with a lot going on, so they didn't do a great job of covering all the customers. Once in the theater, I hit the red service light to get a refill on my Dr. Pepper. Never got anything the rest of the movie. SMG = great idea, terrible execution.

    (1)

  • Katie B.

    I don't love going to the movies, i have no idea why...but I like it here. You can order your tickets online and have the email on your phone for them to scan or you can purchase there like your normal movie theater. The mix of seating is important, you don't want a counter seat. Those are literally the same experience as sitting at a conference table and your chair will roll around the whole feature. I recommend getting any other seat. Since your seat is pre-picked you an swing by the bar on your way in and enjoy a bev before going into your movie. Once you are in your seat, you an order anything off the menu. Everything I have had here is good, I really don't think the prices are high either especially for a movie theater. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Thomas M.

    Projector was horribly out of focus(we do screening rooms for a living so it's not that I forgot my glasses)) - notified the server who sent the manager over - told him the same thing and as assured they would address it. Watched the whole movie out of focus - will not return.

    (1)

  • Susan M.

    Love this place! Get row F if you can! Okay, so you can get groupons all the time for like $6 which includes a non alcoholic beverage! That's a deal! Even if not, go on Ladies night or late at night and it's still a deal! The cool thing is that they have these little "love nest" type chairs where if you go you can cuddle. Downside is if you're alone and sit there you might be closer to a stranger than you wanna be! You get a little slide table in front of you if you're in certain rows. Then other rows are made up of a counter with office chairs. You decide where you want to sit (assigned) so that it's kinda nice and forces me to go ahead of time to get row F in the middle! Once seated you can look at your menu (Oh, yes, they have a full menu!) and then when ready you press your little button and BAM! Waiter comes to you. Their Iced Tea is very good and I can even get a gluten Free pizza for just a bit more than a normal restaurant would charge. NOTE: If you're in a packed movie, I'd forgo food. Takes forever to get your food and LONGER for the drink. Don't know why but you were warned! I usually go after a movie's been out a while and during the week to avoid the crowds. Did I mention there's a full bar in the lobby? YUP. Really, why would you go anywhere else?

    (4)

  • Ashley R.

    Studio Movie Grill is a great concept.. It's dinner and a movie in one. Which is why my large family always comes here. Not to mention, always $6 groupons! The 10 people in my family can see a movie for $60 instead of $100 at Harkins or AMC. The food is pretty good. I usually stick with the basic nachos, chicken strips, etc. but I'm sure the rest is good! The only complaints that I have, is that I feel like it takes forever to get a refill on a drink. Food is hit or miss depending on how busy it is. One time it took 30 min for me to get popcorn and then 10 min to get grilled chicken strips. Like I said.. Hit or miss. A lot of people don't like the servers walking through the isles constantly, but once you're actually engaged in the movie, you don't even notice. (I've also never had an isle seat where they walk up and down though.. That may be a distraction for some people). The employees could work a little but more on their customer service.. I mean it's whatever since I'm there to watch a movie. But when you sound rude and miserable asking "who had the nachos?" You should probably get a new job. Something you enjoy! And last, always go for the row with the lounge chairs and swivel table.. Much better than the office chairs in the other rows!

    (4)

  • Carol K.

    We really enjoyed this venue. What a fun concept to make a regular movie more like a night out or date. We bought our tickets online and then went late Sunday afternoon. It was a manageable crowd and a pleasant movie going experience. We also happened to pick a winner movie which made it so much fun. The chips for the nachos were paper thin so although tasty, they didn't hold up to the delicious ingredients on them. Nice wine selection and the popcorn was good. We sat in desk like chairs at a counter and had lots of space and comfort. I think the management must improve on the cleanliness of the venue. The women's room needs an attendant because it was a mess. The bar in the lobby was sticky and to behind the bar had a number of dirty areas. This place is 25 miles away from us. We will definitely return but not for a quick flick.

    (4)

  • Ali E.

    Food is alright, not great. Service a little better. Seats are comfy and concept is cool. Worth it if you don't wanna pay the price for other dine in movies. The last time we went, we hadn't gotten our food and it was already about half way through the movie. The place was packed so I wasn't concerned but my 4 year old was complaining, so I figured I'd ask. They were very nice about it, and I wasn't even looking for anything more than just to get my food soon, but they comped our meal so that was great.

    (3)

  • Lisa E.

    I got a deal through groupon for $5. when I walked in the theater, I was surprised that some of the chairs were leather with trays and others were office chairs at a counter. normally the ticket prices are $9.50, so I cant imagine paying that much for an office chair. the food was ok, not great. I had ordered the adult milk shake which was decent and had ordered a strawberry daiquiri which was way too sweet, but was large. I also ordered chocolate chip cookies, which were alright. a little doughy and you get 4 in an order. I would stay away from the food and bring your own in. food was overpriced and not tasty.

    (2)

  • Darren L.

    Mediocre theater. If you like uncomfortable seats or enjoy watching a movie sitting at a desk in an office chair with wheels, then this is your place. Spend the extra dollars and go to IPIC instead.

    (2)

  • Sharon C.

    I'm shocked at the low reviews here. I absolutely LOVE SMG. The seats are great, although the "office" rows with the rolling chairs and counter are less preferable. The theaters are small and the chairs are wide, so I never feel like I am being crowded by people to my side, in front, or behind. If I'm going to a new movie with lots of hype or going on a holiday or other popular time, I reserve my seats ahead of time so there is no stress. We almost always sit in the back row. The staff have been wonderful every single time I have been to SMG. That includes the ticket sales staff, the bartenders, the ticket takers, the wait staff, and the management. I have never encountered anyone rude, but I believe you get back what you put forward, so maybe the complainers should look internally. I've been to iPic, and yes, that is more luxurious, but at triple the price, no thanks. SMG deserves all the support our community can give it. I never want to go back to a traditional theater. What's not to love about a place that let's me push a button and have a glass of wine delivered right to me!

    (5)

  • Marcos C.

    This place is awesome! Great place to take a date, hang out with friends, take my niece and nephew to also. Chairs are really comfy, sound system is nice too. Love the dinner and drink options. Burgers were really good and desserts were on point. Staff is always friendly, I'm now a regular visitor to this place!

    (5)

  • Toni L.

    The big lazy boy chairs are awesome but the other ones are like office chairs. Other than that it's reasonably priced food, nothing special. Drinks are good but pricey

    (3)

  • Davis K.

    I decided to give SMG a second chance after a zero star first experience where we ended up walking out because the speakers in the theater didn't work... Todays experience elevated them to two stars because we actually got to watch AND hear the movie. The service and food were NOT good. We ordered a "duo dip" with queso and hot spinach dip. When it arrived, the dips were spinach and guacamole - not what we ordered. I informed out server and waited approx 20 minutes. While we were waiting, we tasted the chips and spinach dip. Yuk!. Chips were beyond stale and spinach dip was cold, watery and tasteless. When our queso dip never did arrive, I took the uneaten (and uneatable) chips and dip out of the theater to our server in the lobby and explained the situation, asking him if we could please just have some popcorn with butter and salt. Popcorn eventually came, with no butter or salt. obviously just poured out of a bag somewhere as it was nowhere close to fresh. By now, we were well into the movie and I had missed the first part. Oh, and when the bill came, we were charged for the chips and dip we never ate, as well as a "side" of queso that not only was supposed to be part of the original order, but never was delivered at all! On a good note, the bartender in the lobby was excellent - but certainly not worth another trip. In this case, two strikes ant they're out.

    (1)

  • Dana B.

    Nice idea, much like Cinetopia in Washington state. Where this theater misses the mark is the seating. Office chairs and a desk just don't cut it. The loungers are better but not great. They also have some small lights that stay on during the movie that are poorly placed and distracting. The popcorn was awful BUT everyone was friendly and gave great service. We probably won't be back.

    (3)

  • Dana C.

    This theatre offers great movies, great prices (groupon normally available) with decent food. Try to get an actual seat instead of the rolling office chairs. Great concept and makes for a fun afternoon or date night!

    (5)

  • Honest Reviewer A.

    My husband and I have always enjoyed our time at this theater for the following reasons; 1) The chairs are comfy and relaxing. 2) The staff is always helpful and comes by to take your order before the movie starts and drops off a check about 20 minutes before the movie ends. Very minor distraction. 3) The food is great! However, we have only had their coconut chicken tenders (YUM) and their nachos. PLUS, the price is very affordable!! For 25 bucks you can get an appetizer and two dinner entrees. Count us in!! 4) The theater has never been too cold. We are always very comfortable in the theater. 5) They give you mints at the end of the movie as you walk out. Great place and great price!!

    (5)

  • Dianne S.

    This theater is one of the few that serves food like this that allows children. The other theaters that are like this do not allow anyone under 21. I don't mind theaters choosing their clientele, but it sure is nice to bring the whole family to a theater like this.

    (5)

  • Riki N.

    3.5 stars. Swanky place and I've always liked the idea of the movie-grill. Shame is that it usually doesn't execute how you want it to, in one way or another. The food is, expectedly, a little overpriced for what you get. It's pretty good, but not $12 for a burger and fries kind of good. The theater itself is nice and there's plenty of space and counters and swiveling chair-tables that makes the experience easy. The caveat currently is that the service is far from smooth. If you order a burger or something of the like that doesn't require a fork and knife, you won't get a roll. Meaning, you won't get a napkin. Meaning, you either ask for one or get up to wash your hands at the bathroom, because getting a napkin here can be pulling teeth! They also didn't know who ordered what (somehow) and had a disorganized array of employees waltzing around trying to deliver the right plate to the right person smack dab in the opening scenes of the film. Sort of distracting. Overall a fun spot but they need to streamline their system if this experience is going to be 100% pleasant.

    (3)

  • Theo J.

    Great movies(new releases)...good seating(get there early so you can select you seat)...good food and drinks...what more can you ask for?

    (4)

  • Mariah J.

    Very friendly staff, with the exception of the girl at the ticket office. Seats were very comfortable. Overall a nice ambiance with personable attendees who were very sweet to us. I had the ice cream sundae, which was DELICIOUS. Will definitely be back to visit!! Great experience

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    I like this place a lot - my husband and I get $6 groupons and go whenever there is a movie out we want to see. The chairs are really comfortable - although I usually like to sit at the counter seats because sometimes it is hard to see otherwise if someone tall sits in front of you. The food is just ok - usually we eat first - but we love catching movies and a few drinks here! :) Especially for $6 - cant beat it!

    (4)

  • Geri J.

    I tried this theater with much hesitancy, after reading reviews. Normally, we go to AMC Esplanade and LOVE it. However, we are much closer to this place. I disagree with the poor reviews - perhaps the management read them and got it together! We had excellent seating, excellent service and the food was as right as I expected it to be for this type of place. The staff is overwhelmingly polite, courteous, and fast. We will definitely be coming here often now!

    (5)

  • Aileen B.

    7/11/12 Since the Yelp Magic Mike event, I've been back to see two movies- Ted on Tuesday ($5.50 for any movies starting after 10p) and The Amazing Spider-Man 3D ($12 for the 930p viewing) tonight. The regular seats that fill the theaters here are actually quite comfy without foot rests for my 5'0" frame (although reclining seats would still be optimal!), and the seats are spacious enough to allow me to sit however I choose to do so, lotus position, or whatever. For those of you with much longer legs than me, just grab a swivel-chair in front of you and use it as a foot rest; After the opening-day hype dies down, I'm sure this won't be a problem. I don't know what kind of 3D technology this theater uses, but the pair of glasses handed to me was one of the better types I've come across. And may I say kudos for the LARGE placard asking patrons not to walk out of the theater with them? Of course, it would be nice if someone was actually manning the doors to retrieve the pairs (I hate recycling practically brand-new pairs of glasses when someone else can use them-- just wipe them off first, please!). Hey, how about having a receptacle allowing us to drop them off? I gave mine to a passing server outside the room.

    (4)

  • Kurt S.

    Neat concept, but the deceptive Monday Daily Special cost them 2 stars and 2 customers. Let me explain: They have daily specials and Mondays is "Margarita Mondays", meaning half off all house Margs. Well, they come as a glass for $8 or a Pitcher for $26. A Half Priced Pitcher seemed like a 'no brainer' to me and I expressed my delight of this option to the server when I ordered it. Since nothing was said during ordering about the pitcher not being an available half price option at the time, I assumed everything was OK. That was until the bill arrived and I noticed it was full price. Pointing this out to the server, he scurried off to "fix" it, only to return minutes later to say he could not and had already talked to the manager. Then he asked if I would like something else instead to make up for the fact that they were falsely advertising what the special included. I didn't quite get what he meant, but it gave me the impression that I was not the first to point out this deception. Needless to say, I wont be returning to blow $50 on a movie again.

    (2)

  • Taylor M.

    Really cool concept for dinner and a movie. Potato skin app was really good, and the salad was decent. I wasn't impressed with the ice cream sandwich dessert. Also misleading on who you're tipping when you have 5 plus servers working together on a dinner party of two. I would go back another time and recommend people try atleast once!

    (3)

  • Suzanne K.

    I used to really love Studio Movie Grill. The Groupon deals, combined with getting to eat dinner during the movie, made this place my number one place for seeing most movies. If the food was only slightly better than adequate, well, it was still better than eating nachos and a soft pretzel for dinner at AMC. The last two times I've been to SMG, the food has gotten progressively worse, to the point where I received a hamburger so burned that I could smell the charred meat immediately after they set it in front of me. Not wanting to interrupt my movie, I smothered it in mustard and choked it down, but my husband later told me the people next to us sent their food back. And there were only 5 of us in the theater, so that means they pretty much ruined everyone's food. The seats are just okay. Having finally experienced the recliners at Arrowhead AMC (yes, I know I'm behind the times), I can't say they are all that special. The bathrooms are continually very messy and I noted 4 unflushed toilets in a row. Apparently they don't check the bathrooms very often, because I have noted this from the beginning. So unless I hear from someone that they've gotten their act together and made this place worth the drive (I live in Peoria), I'm not going to bother. Even at Groupon prices, I think I'd rather go to AMC or Harkins instead.

    (2)

  • Amy A.

    If only I could give this overpriced overrated rathole 0 stars.. Let me start out by saying that Taco Bell has better food and at 1/5 of the price. Not only does the lobby smell like a sewage drain, the bathroom smells like a barn with urine all over the floor. The only reason we went there is for the assigned seating, we wanted to make sure we had good spots for American Sniper. However, upon presenting our tickets to the teenage brat behind the podium, we were informed that our newborn baby, who spends his entire life so far asleep, was not welcome, a policy that was reenforced by the manager. Would have been nice to know that babies are not permitted before spending money and time at this joke of an establishment. Thankfully Ultrastar right down the 101 isn't run by a bunch of incompetent children and we were able to see our movie there. We don't get to get out a lot, we also have a 3 year old who was at grandma's for the night, because we didn't want him to see the movie or disturb other customers, a decision I made with my own discretion. This night was planned out in advance and nearly ruined because SMG doesn't think I can control my own children. I have said it before but I mean it this time, we will never be going to SMG again, and we will encourage all of our friends to steer clear as well.

    (1)

  • Jackie H.

    I attribute my great experience to the bartenders, especially this young man named Eric. He had a great sense of humor and was able to anticipate my needs even though he was obliviously busy! I came in last Saturday night and waited at the bar before my movie: you get to pick your seats so I wasn't worried about finding one and skipped the previews while having a drink! Love this place and will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Katelyn P.

    My partner and I were in Phoenix visiting family, but during some of our down time we decided to check this place out. We bought the groupon ahead of time ($5 for any movie ticket) and had the tickets already sent to our phone so we didn't have to wait in line. We also already had out seats picked out so we got the best ones - which was cool. When we were finally seated for our movie, we were given a menu and told that we could order as much as we liked whenever we liked! We decided to order our food as soon as we got to our seats, and it was delivered to us right before the movie itself started. I got the mahi-mahi fish and chips, and my partner ordered the sliders. The food wasn't anything outstanding, especially for the amount of money we paid for it. The seats were also very...interesting, compared to what we expected from the decor in the lobby. The chairs did not recline, and were not very comfortable. Luckily we sat in the chairs that have the trays, because the chairs for the other section just seemed to be rolling office chairs. Which didn't look comfortable. Overall, though, it was a unique experience that I hope continues to improve and expand their menu, and hopefully it will come to Vegas sometime soon!

    (3)

  • Stephanie B.

    We go to this theatre just about every Friday. The things we love are: -being able to reserve a seat online so we don't have to get there early -the location is very close to us -the staff is always very friendly -the drinks are great. Love the wine there. -the food is good. We love the edamame, coconut chicken, sweet potato fries, and salads. -there's always great groupon deals -food is affordable The things that are not the best: -it gets a little hot in there sometimes Overall, it is our absolute favorite theatre!!! Would highly recommend it!

    (4)

  • Jason N.

    My wife said we are going to see a movie and you can get lunch while you watch the movie. Sure, great our son wanted to see planes and its been a while since I saw movie with my son. I ordered the coconut chicken tinders and they were terrible. I used to work in the kitchen and you can taste when the deep fryer oil has not been changed out and what happens is everything then tastes the same. It was overcooked, the sweet potato fries were soggy and my drink was watered down. Walls are thin and you can hear the other movie room next to yours and it ruins the experience. My son sat in the middle and didn't notice but his mac and cheese came out and it was super salty. He tasted it and said Daddy this does not taste right. I tasted it and called the staff over only to be told, if we get him something else he will only come out 10 mins before the movie starts. I stopped being charming at that point and gave them a new order and that order came out cold and didn't mix well with the Ice cream my wife ordered for them. The seats are stiff and you can't really get comfortable in them and the other seats are office chairs with long desks in front of them where they pay a little less but I'm guessing the food still sucks. There is 1 bathroom for the guy and 1 for the gals. In the guys room there are three stand up urinals and 1 stall. Whoever designed this place had no concept of math at all. For the girls room the line went out door and curved around. My daughter almost didn't make it but a few women said go ahead of us. 1. Bad food 2. Bad service 3. Bad bathrooms 4. Bad seats. Not a bad movie for a 6 year old child. My son really liked it.

    (1)

  • Nicole B.

    I really wanted to see "How To Train Your Dragon II" and the iPic didn't have a showing. Wanting a similar experience, my husband and I decided to try Studio Movie Grill. Since I had never been to SMG previously, I had to rely on Yelp reviews in determining the best seats. After my decision was made, I went online and ordered tickets the day before. When I made my purchase, it appeared that only two other seats that were taken. I was under the assumption that the theater would be dead. When we arrived the day of the show that was the complete opposite. The parking lot, the entrance, and the actual theater were bustling. Families were waiting in the lobby, eating food, and having a good time. Inside the theater, we found our seats and found ourselves trapped between two different families and their children. (Yes, I realize we went to see what is generally thought of as a "kid's movie".) As the previews played, my husband looked at the menu and decided on ordering food. When no waiter came by to take our order, he pressed the red button and within 5 minutes a waiter showed up. We both ordered water and my husband ordered the coconut chicken/shrimp lunch option. Our waters arrived just as the movie had begun playing and about 15 minutes into the movie the food arrived. The food was okay - nothing special. Average French fries - some were crispy other were limp. The chicken was okay and I didn't try the shrimp. My husband agreed everything was just okay. When we were finished, the dishes sat a while before a waiter came by with the check and took away the dishes. Overall, SMG pales in comparison to the iPic on all fronts. Yes, it is a slight upgrade from "regular" theaters and it's nice you can order food instead of the standard popcorn and such. However, they have this funky setup inside the theater. The rows alternate between two distinctly different types of seating. One row is an elongated desk with office chairs (literally office chairs). The next row contains seats that have trays that swivel in front and to the side. (The material is similar to the leather of office chairs as well.) These chairs did not lean back and were a little disappointing. Needless to say, we did not sit at the desk/office chair row and I didn't see any other folks sitting there as well. I think SMG needs to rethink this and replace those rows with more comfortable seating. The only other thing this place has going for it is the location. It's relatively close to my work/home and has ample parking. Plus, there are several over restaurants nearby in case you are hungry before/after a show. I can't say I will definitely be back but it's an option. I like having options.

    (3)

  • Brandon F.

    What's not to love? Comfortable reclining chairs clean atmosphere and beer/cocktails at the push of a button! I would highly suggest ordering beer or wine as the mixed drinks as you would probably guess are very sweet and not strong. I ordered a pitcher of dos Equis with a friend and it came with a plate of lime wedges which was nice. About 18-20 a pitcher . Food was great too .

    (4)

  • Mauricio A.

    This is by far my favorite movie theater. We head here Atleast once a week as a group of 6 and it's always a good time. Food is great, drinks; although a bit pricey (if not on happy hour), always made well and Come on, watching a new movie while eating a burger and well drink- can't ask for more. Also always a groupon for a $5 ticket!! 5 STARS Yelpers!

    (5)

  • Jack T.

    Ok, so I've been going to the SMG for a long time now & just recently it has hit rock bottom with my expectations. Over the last couple of weeks I have been to the movies at SMG 3 separate times and each time they seem to have gotten worse in appearance, customer service & quality. For instance #1: While watching the movie, our order came way later than others, who ordered after us. The order came to us the wrong way we ordered it. And then we were questioned by the staff and we had to demand our order to be corrected. For instance #2: While watching the movie, our order came again wrong. My wife ordered a glass of ice water and a glass of wine, it took us three times to ask for the wine in the glass of water for my wife. When our check came they charged us for each glass of wine that we inquired about even though we never received a glass. Once her glass of wine arrived, we had to request the other two glasses be removed from our bill. Instead of removing the glasses of wine from our bill, they showed the two glasses of wine to be comped instead of removed. For instance #3: The latest time while we are watching our movie, my wife's glass of wine came to us in the wrong type. She ordered the SMG Cabernet red wine and she received a Chardonnay. When we pointed out the error they finally brought the SMG Cabernet glass of wine for my wife. When the bill arrived it showed that they comped the Chardonnay glass of wine instead of removing it from our bill. My flatbread pizza that was ordered with no onions arrived with onions and had to be sent back. The movie was more than half over when I finally received my pizza. After the movie I decided to go to the restaurant located towards the front of the movie theater and as I entered the restroom it was very dirty and in a shambles. The ground was spotted with blackfootprints throughout the restroom and I felt like I was in an roadside rest stop. I haven't lost faith in Studio Movie Grill as of yet but I am almost at the point where I will not return. There has to be changes made for the better or they will lose my family as customers.

    (1)

  • Philip C.

    Worst place! Kids were ask to leave the place just because they speak a bit loud. My wife was give a free ticket pass and ask to wait outside. Half way thru the movie then i notice that she was told to stay outside cause my kid talk loud inside. Talk to the manager regarding this, no refund due to their baby policy. All they can do is give me free ticket for the next time. What fxxking baby policy? I don't want and guess what? Manager left. Will never recommend family with kids to this place. Super suck services!

    (1)

  • Jessica K.

    A luxurious movie going experience! We were in the area and needed to waste a few hours before an event, so we grabbed the groupon ($5/movie) and went inside. The lobby is HUGE and you aren't bombarded with the smell of popcorn upon arrival (pro or con? I'm not sure...). You choose your seats, so I can see how getting their late, or going to a newer movie might lead to some anxiety of not getting the seat you want. You can reserve online ahead of time. The menus were nice - lots of options. I was most impressed with the daily specials (ie. Wed/Sun $10 all you can eat pizza - say what!?). Milkshakes and 2 for $25 meals were also appealing! Lost a star for the chairs being so darn uncomfortable and the fact that you have to smell whatever your neighbor ordered for dinner through the entire movie (sorry, I'd rather just smell popcorn, at least I know what I'm getting). Overall I'd highly recommend if you want a unique date night idea or if you want to enjoy dinner and a movie simultaneously.

    (4)

  • Katie E.

    I used to love this place. Check first with Groupon or Living Social, because very often they have tickets to this theatre for $5. I still like the theatre overall (much more comfortable seats than a normal theatre, and you can't beat the price! Just make sure you choose the seats with the "hearts" on them, otherwise you're sitting at a counter with the people around you bumping your office chair), but the service has continued to get worse and worse. The past three times, my food and/or charges have been incorrect. The latest being last night. I ordered the chicken fajita quesadillas and a glass of their Sunday wine special ($5 Cab), and my boyfriend ordered the "endless pizza". Our food arrived about 30 minutes into the movie, but the fries that came with the quesadilla were cold. I let the server know and they brought me a fresh side of fries within 5 minutes (so I was happy), but my boyfriend ordered his next pizza and it didn't arrive until the last 10 minutes of the movie. When I got the check, they had charged us for two "endless pizza" orders, extra fries, and $7 for the wine. We waited until after the movie to get it corrected (which they did quickly), but I have to say that it is concerning that the past three times I've been at the theatre they have messed up the order. If you just want to watch a movie without food, this is a great place to do it! But if not, be prepared for your food and bill to be incorrect. Either way, it's a nice place to see a film, and they always have enough parking, which is why I still gave them three stars.

    (3)

  • Brooke E.

    It was my first time at SMG, and also my last. It was my last because the chairs are SOOO uncomfortable. Sitting in my car is more comfortable than the stiff office chairs you get. Not impressed. I did not try the food, because I figured if it sucked as bad their chairs, it wasn't worth trying.

    (1)

  • Cassandra L.

    The seats are okay but the service is good. Sounds is great and the fact that you can eat and watch a movie without standing up is pretty cool. Prices are okay also didn't spend so much on the food! Sit on the couches when you get to pick seats !

    (4)

  • Christy L.

    We have been to the Studio Movie Grill before and have had a good experience. Today it was really bad. Our waitress was aware that my children and I have to eat gluten free. I ordered the grilled chicken salad and was assured that it was gluten free. It was not. I have been really sick all afternoon. I doubt we will ever go back. It is not a big deal if they offer gluten free items, but if you do, please make sure your waitresses are knowledgeable. I even heard our waitress discussing with the manager concerning another customer. "It is an allergy, not a choice" is what I over heard her mocking, which says to me that she did not take it seriously. I wish she could have seen me laying on the bathroom floor today.

    (2)

  • Annette C.

    New menu .. Going to miss the hummus appetizer but the new choices look good.. Magi mahi fish n chips were given a try and the Cali burger I am sure is great. I want the blue burger back though !!! Hear me people ?

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    We will never return. Today's interaction with the on duty manager solidified such unexpected poor customer service. We are loyal customers that have been patrons since opening day. we had an issue with how they are handling groupons (so many changes over the year). They are over charging customers that I'm sure many are not aware. Done research w/ groupon who says they are suppose to be honoring the groupon per terms of the agreement but movie grill seems to be revising their terms illigetly not in writing & w no notification. You are hit with fees at the ticket counters that total beyond the ticket rate when you include the amount paid for the groupon. Bait & switch tactic .Who's going to leave after packing up the family w kids excited to be forced to pay these unknown fees.This could lead to class action. Anyways the manager Kenny could have cared less & went on his way. what a shame & this could have been handled more professionally but now they lost some very loyal customers. shame shame !

    (1)

  • Rashelle E.

    I was worried with all the reviews but so happy with our experience. We used the online groupon code & reserved seats for an extra fee. It was so worth it! The theatre was so much cleaner than most other theaters & more modern. The seats were new and the staff very helpful. The menu was extensive & such a good idea for those wanting a dinner & a movie experience all in one. Genius. We would definitely go back. Make sure you choose the A/B seats, they come with a swivel table, cup holder, & large armrests. The C seats all share a counter with rolling office chairs.

    (5)

  • Kathryn M.

    Went with my daughter to see a movie and it was a fantastic experience! Just fantastic! Gone were the millions of worthless candy choices that nobody wants and instead you can order great food and drinks! The waiters and staff were the BEST! I felt I had been congratulated for coming to see a movie instead of burned. HATS OFF! I hope SMG makes the old dreary movie theaters go away for good.

    (5)

  • Simone W.

    Love this place. The food is great. The staff is wonderful. Best is when taking your kid to a kid movie you can relax with a little wine or alcoholic beverage and pass out. Just make sure your kid lets you know when your snoring is louder than the movie.

    (4)

  • Aymie R.

    I visited Studio Movie Grill for the first time with my family over Christmas. My dad had a Groupon, and my parents had good reviews from previous visits. The theatre has a very cool concept - I wish they had these in Calgary as I would go all the time! You can reserve your seats, and pick either recliners or table seats. They have a full menu and bar. Just press the button at your seat, and a server will come take your order. I've been to similar theatres in Australia, and what I liked about the Aussie theatres compared to Studio Movie Grill was the seats. I didn't like that SMG had some seats with long desks and leather office chairs. I would have preferred to see all reclining chairs - far more comfortable for watching movies! The food and service were pretty good. My mom ordered a piña colada and it tasted like soap, so we sent it back. Other than that, we enjoyed our evening and would definitely come back.

    (3)

  • Jordan M.

    Love this place! Great atmosphere! Really appreciate being able to reserve seats and show up at your own leisure! Keep up the good work!

    (5)

  • Daniel S.

    Went to see the 10:00pm showing on 11/24 of Hunger Games. On Groupon, they had a deal that was being advertised with a Hunger Games banner, and said, "Buy now and see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 tonight!" I bought it... when I got there twenty minutes later the girl said my deal wasn't eligible for the Hunger Games. I asked her to show me where on my deal it said there were any exclusions as there were none. The place was empty. The entire reserved theater was available on the screen, and they turn down legit business. Went to Harkins on Shea instead.

    (1)

  • Leilani G.

    My Wife and I hit the jackpot with a had new babysitter. We wanted to go see a movie and have dinner, but not be out for hours. Studio Movie Grill combines the two AND they have a full bar. Aaaahaa, sold already! We had some strong drinks for happy hour at the bar before our movie started. Since we had reserved our seats, its was nice to not have to rush into the theatre to secure a good shop spot. I will also mentioned that we were there on a Monday and got extra special care because there weren't a lot of traffic. The food we ordered was plentiful, delicious, and perfect for movie watching. The theatre chairs were comfortable, but wish they reclined. If we are luck enough to get a sitter again, you know where you'll find us.

    (4)

  • Sean S.

    I've been to luxury theaters before & compared to those this place isn't great. Not sure if it's trying to be one, but if it is. Definitely a negative for me. The food and drinks are well priced compared to other dine in theaters though. So it gets an extra star for that alone. The waiters should also be more conscious that people are watching a movie. None of the waiters even tried to whisper... You really get what you pay for. Sure this theatre is cheaper than others in its field, but quality will be sacrificed.

    (3)

  • Sadie L.

    We visited the Studio Movie Grill because we had a Groupon. It was only $5 for a movie ticket, which is awesome considering the movie theater is pretty amazing! Location: This one is in north Scottsdale, which was quite a drive for us, but I think it was worth it. Service: Everyone was VERY very friendly, even to the point of stopping us in the hall to thank us for our business. Prices: The price of the movie ticket wasn't bad, but the food was outrageously priced and wasn't the best. The chicken nuggets were just pre-made strips that were reheated. I had the black bean mushroom burger and it was good, but lacked flavor. Tips: Choose the seats that are labeled white with hearts. They're the comfy chairs. The others are rolling office chairs. They have $2 movies in the summer! So cool!

    (4)

  • Livie P.

    Usually have a good experience but multiple times I'll place an order and it never comes !!!! Sometimes that item is still charged to me on my bill as well! I understand mistakes happen, but this is every other time ! Multiple food orders are just lost or something?? Just an inconvenience when your trying to watch a movie ! Should not have to worry about if your order was placed or not.

    (3)

  • Courtney B.

    This is our new go to, and considering we live in Surprise, that says a lot :) The groupons make the drive worth it, we break even and get an awesome movie experience. The seats are comfy, the theater is less crowded, the popcorn is good (not as good as AMC or Harkins, but good) waiters and waitresses are always wonferful. I have even hosted a birthday party with 8 kids, using groupons, and have a perfect, hick-up free event.

    (5)

  • Jenifer R.

    O.k., so I finally went to SMG. The lobby area is beautiful, very relaxing and hip. When I went into the actual theater, it was cool to see how spaced out you are from the person in front of you or behind you but not so happy to see how close you are to the person you're sitting next to if you are in the office chairs (you'll know what I mean when you see them or if you've been to SMG, you'll know exactly what chairs I'm talking about.) I suggest getting the leather chairs that have your table attached to them. The food was o.k., the burger was meh but the coconut chicken and sweet potato fries were killer. SMG, please please please change how you plate your burgers, it's hard to see anything when your burger and fries are placed into a bowl that isn't fit for them. Just put them on a regular plate. Also, I felt bad for the person who got seats next to where the servers put their serving trays at. Talk about annoyance, especially when you're trying to watch a movie. I felt bad for the person in front of me who had to deal with that issue during the movie. The PRO to SMG is the prices for their movies and the concept of having food sent to you while watching is awesome.

    (3)

  • Anon E.

    I am another former employee writing this review anonymously to not be targeted by Studio Movie Grill. I would love to start with the pros of the place, but unfortunately, there are none. By far the WORST work experience (and customer experience, yes I've gone as a customer as not to be biased) I've EVER had. I don't even know where to begin with the pathetic, joke of an establishment this is. I guess I'll begin with the self-absorbed, careless teenage scum they hire. From Day 1, my "trainer" didn't know jack themselves, and they're supposed to be training me? Every single employee gave me the unfriendly "newbie" vibe, as pleasant as I was with them. None of the trainers cut me ANY slack, and only treated me in a condescending way. Not to mention the rumors I overheard of other employees coming to work stoned and spitting in unfriendly customers' food. Also, employees sneak kitchen food when the managers aren't watching. I want to emphasize that the women are especially catty and clique-ish. They're obviously only working there because they need the money. When I went as a customer, big surprise; they were still not friendly and the server was rude. Also, employees are mentally abused (really stupid concept; serving food in a loud, dark theater) and consistently yelled at through the whole work period. Cursing and rude comments are slinged around the kitchen like no tomorrow. Employees are given NO breaks (there's not even a break room) and it overall feels very hostile. I agree with the other former employee's review that this place breaks MANY labor laws. The management was pretty fair to me and they do try to make customers happy, but they are very disorganized. After quitting my job, I didn't get my final paycheck for MONTHS after I quit. Professional. The food is greasy and is sure to give you a stomach ache, especially since no gloves are worn by kitchen staff and sanitation is practically non-existent there. That's right, the chefs touch raw meat, then touch everything else in the kitchen like toppings and drinks. I also saw a COCKROACH in the kitchen. After being alarmed by it, my trainer said, "oh yeah, those hang out around here sometimes", like it was no big deal. The Health Department needs to be called and this business needs to be reported to the Better Business Bureau. This place needs new kitchen management and general staff (maybe not immature teenagers?) Also, it was my (and other employees') responsibility to keep restrooms clean! I was a food server, so before serving your meal, I unclogged toilets without wearing gloves (since they weren't made available)! That's right; very sanitary! I highly recommend you read this review on SMG from another former employee as I agree with all of it 100%. yelp.com/biz/studio-movi… Anyways, thank you for reading my honest review about what a terrible, "premiere", snobby excuse-of-a-movie-theater SMG is. Stick to Harkins.

    (1)

  • Caroline T.

    The Studio Movie Grill is a great place to go on a date night or as a family. The ticket prices are reasonable and quite often they will run a groupon which reduces the cost of the ticket even more. The food is tasty. On Friday nights, they have a pitcher of margaritas for 25% off and 25% off a bottle of wine. They also have dinner for two specials that include one appetizer, and two entrees featured on the front page of their menu. Any drinks you order are extra and I can say that the ice tea and strawberry lemonade are really good at a cost of $3.50, but they are good sized. The service is impeccable and the employees are friendly and helpful. The seats are comfortable and the theater is kept clean. I would highly recommend checking this theater out for your next movie.

    (5)

  • Tim K.

    What a great movie house, not only are the tickets the same price as other theaters, but you get to pick your seats. And they are more than seats, it is a seat with a moveable tray to put food or drinks that can be ordered anytime during the movie. You hardly know that there are others around you. The food is good and everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. And even with all this eating and drinking going on, the place is clean. Great concept and great execution. It is a drive from my place, but for a special time or movie, I will gladly drive to the Studio Movie Grill.

    (4)

  • Jamie B.

    I have 4 Groupon for Studio Movie Grill that are expired but are still supposed to be good towards face value, I tried to redeem them today and was denied. They said they are only good M-Th and I can't use them. I explained that they are expired and still good towards face value and was still denied. I can understand the M-Th restrictions if I was still able to take advantage of the deal, but putting restrictions for face value is completely rediculous. It's like turning down a gift card. There are no such restrictions listed anywhere on my Groupons.

    (1)

  • Gina C.

    I really like the concept of SMG and I like its more relaxed atmosphere over iPic. There are a couple of issues I have with the way it is set up for a movie going experience. I find it odd that the counter seats are not much lower than the normal seats (with the desk like trays), so if you want to sit in a normal chair, you are inevitably going to be looking at the back of someone's head on the lower part of the screen. The design could have been much better. I still choose to go here so when I see a movie opening day, I dont have to get to the theater two hours early. Our servers seemed quite annoyed every time we needed something though. I thought that was the point. I dont like feeling like I am a bother when these are the services that I am paying for. Additionally, the bartender outside the theater was just plain bad. She wouldnt make eye contact with us, and when there were only 6 other people at the bar it took her 15 minutes to get over to us. However, all in all I like the cleanliness of the theater, the services it offers, and generally have a good experience. I know there is not much that can be done about the questionable seating in the theater, it is just something to be aware of.

    (4)

  • Nikki H.

    This is a great place to see a new, highly-anticipated movie as you can pick your seats online, negating the need to stand in line for an hour or more in order to get good seats or sit together as a group. The chairs at the counter seats are starting to show their age, having small rips and tears on the armrests. The food is decent, but nothing particularly special, and it's a little on the expensive side, though that is typical of movie theaters. You can often find discounted tickets on Groupon, so be sure to check there first. Overall, it's not a bad experience, but also nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Emily L.

    Prett much the only theater we go to. Affordable, good food and great for families or couples who can't be out all night doing long dinners and a movie. My hubby and I can do dinner and a movie and be home in time to kiss our boys goodnight.

    (5)

  • Judy L.

    We came here for a birthday party! It was so much FUN! The waiting area is open and clean. There is a bar to get some happy on before the movie. In the movie theater itself, they have three (maybe four) rows or tables counters with office chairs or the individual seats with sliding tables. The birthday girl and her friends out the comfy individual seats, so us folks got the table counters with office chairs. The office chairs were not that comfortable (and reminds me of work). The movie and sound quality was the same as any other movie place. The food was yummy! I got the coconut panko chicken tenders with fries. You get 6 pieces of chicken not 3 or 4 and plenty of fries. Service was great. Those office chair comfort - minor 1 star.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    Not impressed. I actually walked out. I want to think I am not high maintenance, but maybe I am lying to myself. I used a Groupon promo to get $5 tickets. I paid the extra $1.50 per ticket to reserve seats with the tray tables. We were in the back row. The "counter" seating in front of us was barely angled much lower than us so we were staring at the back of the heads of the people in front pf us. If we stayed, we would have been twisting and turning to see the whole screen. We ordered some drinks and some items off the 2/$25 menu. The shared app of chicken nachos came. They didn't bring plates to share. yes, I could have buzzed to get some, but makes sense if sharing, they should have brought to begin with. While adjusting myself in my seat I had the unfortunate experience of touching the lower area of my lounge chair - gross - it was so sticky. The tray table was kind of gross as well. The chicken nachos were served in a bowl and after digging in, found a soup of grease in the bottom. So just before the movie was to start I decided I had enough of the bad view, sticky seats and greasy slop. Never again.

    (2)

  • K B.

    My sister & I came here on 6/18/15. The movie (what we saw of it at least) was great. The service on the other hand... unbelievable, & not in a good way. I ordered a blackened chicken salad w/coconut chicken, no onions, dressing on the side. Not real complicated, & I've ordered it probably 8 other times here w/no issue. My sister, who has a gluten allergy, ordered a gluten free pizza. We also asked for a side of fries. Our food came out about 20 minutes later with a few problems... We could tell the pizza wasn't gluten free, which we were glad we caught as she is 38 weeks pregnant & spared her a reaction. The coconut chicken on my salad was cold, which I could've lived with, but they had also drenched the salad in dressing & added tomatoes (which weren't listed on the menu or I would've had omitted). The fries & pizza were also cold so we hit the button & sent everything back (we for some reason had a new server (#2), & she told us that they always serve the chicken cold on their salads... Cold deep fried chicken? Interesting...). Our original server had entered everything as we had ordered & repeated it back to us so I'm not sure what the problem was. Having now missed part of the movie, we patiently re-awaited our dinner's arrival. Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad! The fries & pizza were hot & gluten free, but can't a girl get a salad? The chicken was hot, but the salad was once again drenched in dressing & topped w/tomatoes & onions this time (& not the kind that you can just pick off or I would've). I again pushed my button (no pun intended) & yet another server (#3) came out. I asked him to write down my order, which he did, & he was very friendly & apologetic. However, 2 minutes later, server number 2 returns & informs me that the kitchen manager will not remake my salad but that I'm welcome to choose something else from their menu. She explains that they're really busy & he doesn't have time for it. What?! Is this real life? You do realize I'm not 3 years old right? Did I miss the fine print that says that the staff reserves the right to decide what I have for dinner? I couldn't believe my ears. I kindly told her that I chose that salad because I wanted that salad, & that I still want that salad, & that if the kitchen manager would like to talk to me about the matter I'm more than happy to. She left, rolling her eyes, & finally... 15 minutes later, as my sister is finishing her dinner, mine arrives. Third time's a charm! It was perfect (minus the frozen lettuce, but at this point I would've devoured a tomato-stuffed onion soaked in ranch dressing) & we tried to salvage the second half of the movie. When server #2 came in with everyone's checks, my sister & I wondered if both of our meals would be comp'ed for the mistakes or just my salad (although her gluten reaction would've been worse than any bad salad). Well, both wrong! Nothing was comp'ed! She had worked in restaurants for 10 years & was mind-blown, but we thought surely this would be resolved after a brief chat with the manager post-movie. As we exit the movie, we see someone who appears to be a manager, & says he is a manager, but we still aren't really sure (Eric maybe?). We explain the whole ordeal, & his response is that the 1st server never should've allowed me to order coconut chicken on that salad. Again... is this real life? Not "sorry that we almost poisoned your pregnant sister"? I told him that I order that exact salad every time & have never had a problem, & that even tonight the chicken wasn't the biggest problem! The problem was a simple math mistake... adding instead of subtracting ingredients. This isn't Calculus people. He then says that to make up for it, he will give me a couple of free movie tickets (as if I may be returning... great sense of humor on this guy!). I said no thank you, I'd like the salad comp'ed at a minimum... he replies "ok, but please don't order that salad again" (ok dad!) then rolls his eyes & storms off w/my check. After another wasted 5-10 minutes, he calls another manager over (I assume maybe the GM? Didn't catch his name), & yet another 5 minutes later comes back & says "here, we took off the pizza & the salad" & walks away. We check the bill, & apparently our sweet potato fries were $17. We do a brief scan for the Candid Camera crew but to no avail, so as GM guy walks by my sister asks him what exactly we were being charged for. He tells us they comp'ed 2 of the salads & 1 of the pizzas. We very patiently tell him that we only ordered ONE pizza & ONE salad to begin with & that the other 5 items on our bill (lol) were all kitchen mistakes. He (FINALLY) took the bill & said he would comp the entire thing (he was actually very nice & apologetic, & he didn't instruct me on what to order next time so that was a plus). We thanked him, then left & went to breakfast (insert sarcasm). Studio Movie Grill is great if you're just looking to watch a movie... but eat beforehand. The "Grill" part needs work!

    (2)

  • Michael S.

    I like the idea of Studio Movie Grill better than the actual experience. Good food brought to your seat during first-run movies? Sure, sign me up. But parts of the operation could, in my personal opinion, be improved. First, the hallway between the lobby and the screens was dirty and cluttered like a backstage, or behind a bar - there were stacks of boxes, racks of glasses, etc. I realize a whole set of dedicated service corridors would be prohibitively expensive, but at least make an effort to keep things neat and tidy. Second, our seats backed up against the riser wall, so they didn't recline. They did rock, as in back and forth. Some seats faced counters, which reminded me of sports books in Vegas (minus the gambling) - they had office desk chairs. Glad we weren't sitting there. Third, the always-on reading lights are probably necessary to read a menu during a flick, but they are annoying and prevent the darkness we're used to at traditional movie theaters. By the end of the movie I did get used to it. A little light was probably also a good thing for those folks who were eating. It is easy to miss how important seeing your food is - having to feel around to find your grub and not seeing what goes into your pie-hole can be unnerving. Sight really does inform taste. At the end of the day I think the Studio Movie Grill isn't better or worse than a traditional cinema experience - I think it is probably just different. At least the price is right - Studio Movie Grill is much cheaper than the theaters we go to back home where we live.

    (3)

  • Monica O.

    What is there not to like about Studio Movie Grill? You know you are in for a treat right when you walk in and see the bar in the center of lobby,, yes I said bar, I don't see no concession stands here. You walk into theater and you see right away there are chairs that have side tables, long table with seats and some "love seats" for couples to cuddle up on while watching a movie. I picked the long table with chairs because I like to have room when eating, there was a little red button you push when you are ready to order and within in minutes a nice friendly server shows up and takes care of your order. I wound up ordered a raspberry mojito, it was the perfect blend of mint & raspberry, tasty lil drink! For weeks now I have been craving a bbq pizza, one with bbq sauce, chicken, cilantro and red onions, that's it and do you know how many places I have been that said they had bbq chicken pizza that wasn't what I wanted, well I saw on the menu Studio Movie Grill had exactly what I wanted so you best believe I ordered it, and let me tell you, it was delish and satisfied my craving! I have to say I enjoyed my movie & dinning experience at Studio Movie Grill and look forward to coming back!

    (4)

  • Diana B.

    awful, popcorn is the worst. Cannot enjoy movie at all because people are ordering during the movie and waiters are making noise constantly going back and forth and up and down. The smell of the food and hearing people eating and drinking, placing orders is annoying.

    (1)

  • Stacy F.

    This is probably my new favorite place to see movies and my new favorite way to see movies. Cocktails and edamame brought to you while watching the newest Thor movie? Yes, please. We have been here a few times, and each time has been a winner. They have Groupon offers pretty frequently, which is a great deal. They also offer different deals for each day of the weeks, such as, $5 martinis on Wednesdays. You pick out your seat in advance so you can choose from either a cushioned stationery seat with a moveable tray table, or a cushioned desk style chair that has a table top in front of it. We almost always go for the cushioned seats with the swivel table - but both are good options! Overall: A+ The only way I'll want to see movies now - I'm ruined for regular theaters! Cocktails, blockbusters and snacks, oh my!

    (5)

  • Lisa E.

    The prices are not too exorbitant for a movie theater that has seat-side service. I have had some stale popcorn here and the food can be hit and miss, but other than that I really have no complaints. On Sundays Studio Movie Grill has $5 glasses of house white wine and $10 all-you-can-eat, one-topping pizzas. And the pizzas are not horrible; I am always leery of 'bottomless' food. I had chicken nachos once and they were weak, lacking cheese and chicken with a huge pile of lettuce on top...more like a salad. On the bright side, drinks are always kept topped up and seats are relatively comfortable; just make sure to get a table seat not a counter seat.

    (3)

  • Sheila H.

    Fun place to watch movies with great drinks & food! The staff is very friendly. Comfortable seats and very reasonably priced!

    (5)

  • Lolita P.

    I love coming here! What's not to love about a place where you don't have to wait in long lines for new movies in the heat and rush ahead of everyone else to get great seats!?!? Aannnnnnnnd they bring you food and drinks while watching a movie?! For the same price as regular theatre. Oh yea! Thumbs up from this gal. They how have daily $2 kid movies. Awesome deal and great way to get out of the heat! Tips: Reserve or choose your seats online in advance for popular movies and later time frames. Please make sure you don't choose in front of screen. Hehe I learned the hard way but the manager is a sweetie and helped me out -without making me feel like a ding dong. Plan on having wine or a cocktail or two ;) they have them. And they bring them to you. Regular prices. Woot woot Food is pretty good. I love: popcorn (used to be to so great-it's better now) chicken nachos, any burger or chicken sandwich is great. Their cheese fries are addictive! I'm not a fan of the desserts yet. I've tried a few and not feeling it. But they have a brownie sundae people like. Something about the sauce on it isn't my thang. If you go earlier than 5pm time frame it's golden. Not too crazy busy-like most movie places. Still-I reserve online. The seats that say C are the counter seats and you may not like them. Go first and sit in regular then decide. I don't care for them and always choose back row. Hit your red button as soon as you sit down especially if you are hungry. Someone comes right over to take your order. Depending on what time you get there it might be dark so look at menu online. The 2 for $25 deal is a winner for me. Two entrees and an appetizer or dessert I think. We get it every time.

    (5)

  • Melanie M.

    This is a pretty cool place. Very comfortable seating and great food options. they also have reasonable priced tickets!

    (4)

  • Laurie C.

    Food is average but service is good and price is great. $5 deal for movie with comfy seats where we can order dinner and drinks. Perfect for a family date night!

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    Matthew is the worst bartender and extremely rude. When asked to speak to a manager he was just as disrespectful. Ordered the pop corn and it was stale, over priced, and cold. Ordered two bud lights and a vodka lemonade and it was $23. There was not a full pour of vodka in the drink and asked for another one he put half a shot in and charged an extra $8. This is horrible customer service and we will not be back. Oh my goodness. The waitress threw the check presenter at me and WALKED AWAY. After I was sitting there watching the movie. Sorry sweetie that was extremely disrespectful.

    (1)

  • Cj B.

    Honestly not worth the price. The fpod we purchased was worse then a microwaved meal, also the seating is just like an office chair, no matter where you sit. Not worth the ticket price. Also, every single one of the employees were extremely rude and no one seemed happy to be there. Overall, i will never go back there.

    (1)

  • Cynthia A.

    The seats were very uncomfortable. For a dine in theatre I was expecting more especially from scottsdale. The office seats were a little awkward , the other seats don't lean back and are stiff. Hmm will think twice about coming back.

    (3)

  • Brad W.

    Went for a late afternoon matinee. The theatre is kind of small so if your looking to sit far away from people, you better hope nobody shows up for your movie. The sound system is great and that is a plus in drowning out people trying to figure out what to order halfway through the flick. You should sat as far as you can from the entrance near the other side of the wall so the servers don't disturb you 100% of the time. I didn't use the button because if you get into the movie early, they will just come over and take your order. I got a draft beer for about 5 bucks and change after tax and I sat in the non office chair seats. Nobody sat in those, so I'm not sure why they are still there. Still old fashioned and want dinner and a movie, but will try some coconut fingers next time at least for the novelty factor.

    (4)

  • Kimberly D.

    I just love this place!!! It's quickly becoming my Friday night spot for fun & food....and drinks! Lol

    (4)

  • Andy C.

    Not such a great experience last night. Main problem is that our food order never came. We ordered from the section of the menu that had two entrees and an app. The popcorn and one of the two sodas came, but that was it. When we brought it up, the server said that he'd take it off the bill. No apologies or anything else to smooth us over. I kind of thought that there would be no bill, but they charged for one soda. This is the third time that I've experienced a technical problem there. This time, the center channel woofer buzzed. Same as several months ago when we saw another movie. A couple of months before that, it was yet again the same problem in another theater. Finally, the bathrooms are horrible. The men's restroom in the lobby had smelled like piss every time I've been. We're not sure whether we're coming back.

    (1)

  • Luciana L.

    This was our first time visit. I guess the best thing to do is come early to eat your dinner ... or order something that's more conducive to eating in the dark. Both my husband and I ordered a salad. Although they were really good salads, it was kind of inconvenient to eat in the dark! I love the concept though and the service there was amazing. We were greeted at every step of the process from entering, to getting the tickets, to entering the theatre, someone always said hi to us. It was refreshing to get such nice service so thank you for that SMG! So next time we come here we will definitely have to get something that's easier to eat in the dark! Other than that, our experience here was great.

    (4)

  • Jared E.

    Do not go here. We had a terrible experience. They have a horrible policy on children. They would not allow us to take a 6 month old into our movie. The kid was sleeping. The General Manager Thomas Farrell agreed that this is a horrible policy. To top it off, they wouldn't refund the service fee they charged when we purchased the tickets. All parents, please join me in contacting Area Manager Michael McCreary, at MMcCreary@studiomoviegri… . Tell him that their ban on children is inappropriate. This company should be boycotted until they become family friendly. Help me remind them that you can't always get a baby sitter and that parents deserve to see movies too.

    (1)

  • Jessica C.

    The overall experience with the movie and the theater was great but the service needs work. My husband ordered their $10 unlimited pizza for himself and my brother with two drinks, the pizza was good and was brought out within a reasonable amount of time, but after one pizza was given to each of them they closed his account and brought out the bill without even asking if he wanted more or if he was done. We didn't think anything of it since it was "unlimited" pizza. But when we asked for more, they said we would have to open another account and pay another $10. They did not offer any other solution.

    (2)

  • L C.

    SMG Scottsdale was a really fun date night. We had counter seats, as I didn't realize you had to reserve seats beforehand, and we got them last minute, but they were still comfy and gave you plenty of room. The staff were all very nice, the service was good, and the theatre clean and comfortable. The atmosphere was quite enjoyable, and having servers in and out throughout never detracted from the movie experience. However, the food was terrible. We got the 2 for $25 deal, which includes an appetizer and 2 entrees. Our chips and salsa came with a tiny amount of very bland, ketchup-y salsa. My husband got the chicken fajita quesadilla which was decent but uninspired. I got the blackened chicken salad, which was not good at all. The tortilla strips that topped it were sweetened somehow and would have been more acceptable on a desert than a salad. The desert was delicious, (Italian cream cake), but only came with a teeny splotch of sauce on the side, enough to look pseudo-fancy but without being enough to taste. Next time we go, we would just get dessert and it would be a lovely date night, just don't go hungry for an actual meal or you may be disappointed.

    (3)

  • Rachel H.

    If you're looking to inhale human body odor and quell from malodorous meals, while deafening yourself with an excessively loud movie, in attempt to mute the constant conversations between a disruptive influx of servers and fellow moviegoers, then go to Studio Movie Grill. Otherwise, remain dignified and attend a normal theater, eat some popcorn, and enjoy the movie; don't seat yourself on grease-stained, Craigslist bought leather seats. Studio Movie Grill is simply one more disgusting stench away from regurgitating your self-respect.

    (2)

  • Samira J.

    I had such high hopes for this place! We decided to take the kids out for a fun evening and what would be better than dinner and a movie! Too bad we all ended up with bad stomach aches! I don't want to get too graphic but my husband was in the bathroom all night! SMG, you really need to address the situation in the kitchen before your place ends up shutting down. We definitely won't be back to this place!

    (1)

  • Christina M.

    This was my first time at a Studio Movie Grill. The movie experience inside the theater was fine. However, the restroom facilities were awful. I visited 2 different ladies' room and they were both unkept. They should consider getting complete automatic restrooms.

    (2)

  • Everett J.

    I love Studio Movie Grill for two reasons, 1) their concept allows you to watch movies while eating and drinking 2) their service is always excellent. Why only three stars? The food is not very good and the seating is not very comfortable. Imagine you are at your favorite bar and order some of your favorite American bar food i.e. chicken fingers, pizza, burgers, and chips and dip. Now imagine that Jack in the Box brought it to you. You aren't disappointed but you aren't exactly raving about the food. The drinks are very good and can say that the SMG Cab is pretty good -- well it at least gives you a solid buzz so you can get through whatever chick flick you are having to endure.

    (3)

  • Brandon Z.

    Ambiance was nice, liked that we could have a drink at the bar before our movie started. Place was fairly empty on a Friday evening. Prices were fair, food was priced reasonably. However, the food was awfully greasy. Like....REALLY greasy. Wouldn't go back for the food. Overall experience was decent...would've rather had my popcorn and soda though.

    (3)

  • Richard R.

    Studio Movie Grill is as good a place to see a movie as just about any other theater, plus the food and full bar and being able to select your seat online are phenomenal compliments. SMG's ticket prices are equivalent to standard cinemas in the valley, and the food prices are on par with an average family restaurant, so really it's about the same as going to a standard dinner and a movie in the long run. There's always a deal on Groupon or some other discount site, so it's pretty easy to save a few bucks, as well. The lobby is has a pretty cool set up. It feels more like a lounge than a movie theater. There's a bar and some big couches and tables. If it weren't for the box office, you'd could theoretically just hang out and would never know there were movies playing just feet from your seat. The theater has a decent set up as well. Each row alternates between a big leather chair with a tray table in front of it, or a bar with an office type chair. I've only sat in the big chairs, which are comfortable, however you will need to lean forward to eat in the dark or risk making a big mess on yourself. I can't tell you what the office chairs are like. I would guess it's easier to get, but less comfortable overall. I only wish the ground were angled more. Stadium seating is the only thing the auditoriums are sorely missing. The screen and sound system are digital and crystal clear.

    (4)

  • Diplekha C.

    This is my frst time here.and yes I am quite pleased coz you get that what you paid for.though I did not like the food that much.I went there with friends and ordered that 2 for 25 meal.I did not like the chicken florantine pizza at all.the service was impressive. And yes I will come again here to see some kind of movies..

    (4)

  • Phil G.

    I love this place. The food is good and not overly expensive like other movie/restaurant establishments. But the service is over the top exceptional.

    (5)

  • Darla D.

    Coming on and off during the middle of the week is the best way to see a movie with kids

    (4)

  • Yvonne G.

    At first impression I thought that having dinner at a movie house wouldn't work. But it does. I have been here twice now. The food is your typical hamburgers, pizzas, pastas and fried stuff. I don't think it is that overpriced considering that you are in a movie theatre. The mark up is not as high as the mark up on movie candy in most theaters. They have cocktails with daily specials. It is ok tasting for what it is. The only problem is that if you are seated next to a big fat pig as I was today who kept ordering more food and more food and more food, it is very disruptive during the movie. The umpteen conversations between the server and this person discussing her food went on and on to the point that I missed some of the dialogue. Very annoying. Order your food, eat it, shut up and watch the movie. Thank you.

    (3)

  • Samantha O.

    I had a groupon for a $6 movie plus a free drink. We split the sausage and mushroom pizza as well as the coconut chicken strips. Both were good! I would definitely go back to see a movie and have dinner. I didn't think it was that expensive. Not any more than you would spend elsewhere beforehand. Our food came out quickly. The only thing I wasn't sure about were the drink refills. I didn't want to buzz the waiter just for that but they don't refill your drink automatically so you have to buzz them for refills. There is a fee to reserve your seats online (only a dollar or so) and I think it would be worth it. We waited to pick our seats until we got there and there were only bar tables (office chairs at one long bar across an aisle) and the nicer options only had weird seating locations left. We opted for the nicer seat option and glad we did. I wouldn't ever want to sit along the bar aisle just because i can totally picture myself leaning forward and resting on the bar top. Plus office chairs aren't all that great. The large leather seats are definitely the way to go.

    (4)

  • julia p.

    Went here because of a groupon. I think I can safely say that you wont have too many rowdy teens/college students. Thats a BIG PLUS. Some reviews talking about a long table with desk chairs and would have rather had reclining chairs. Agreed.... but its easier to eat at a table. and you can definitely choose where to sit. so you dont need to sit at the table. Food is not pricey... similar to regular movie theatres. I would go more often if it was closer. But.. the set up is similar to ipic... food and drinks while you watch a movie. dine in while you watch.. i think it falls short of ipic... but i think its also cheaper..

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    I enjoy coming here... I like the option of dinner and a movie all in one place. The seating is comfortable and they have table service. Come early to pick your seat , especially if it is a first-class movie.

    (3)

  • Peter Y.

    My star rating is based in the fact that this theatre-meal place is cheaper than all the others in the valley. The food is pretty good but to have know what to order. The coconut chicken is delicious! The pizza is not that great. Their adult milkshake is yummy! Reserve your seats before you go as you don't want to get stuck with the office chairs

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    We love it here! Seating with lap tables best way to go (seats shown as A or B online). Megaplex burger (I get the turkey, you can also get beef or black bean) is my favorite but also like to ceviche lettuce wraps & bok Choy salad. Don't miss the popcorn either! Wines by the bottle are 25% off on Friday & Saturday. Sweet!

    (5)

  • Kelsey C.

    I have really enjoyed all of experiences at SMG. It is not "luxury" but you get what you pay for. It is extremely affordable, the service is always great, and the food is good. The seats are not too bad, just comfortable enough. I would recommend you go and try out SMG for yourself, I don't think you would be disappointed.

    (4)

  • K S.

    As our first time at Studio Movie Grill, the appearance was very inviting- clean and modern decor. Upon walking into the actual theater, my boyfriend and I had to switch seats because we reserved the table and office chairs (didn't know this from reserving online), no thanks. After switching to the "lounge" chairs, those weren't any better. The service was pretty slow even though there were only a handful of others and on a quiet Wednesday night. We ordered the chicken sandwich and got it before the popcorn, then after asking, our waiter forgot the popcorn. It was covered in butter and salt, most was even soggy, which made it unbearable to eat. We sent it back and by the end of the movie, we got a new popcorn with the same amount of butter. How can you screw up popcorn twice?! Probably won't return and stick to Harkins from now on.

    (2)

  • Heather G.

    We love coming here because you can do dinner & a movie all in one sitting! They have 2 seat choices either office chairs at a counter or loveseats with a tray. The loveseats are super comfy! The service has always been great- just push the red button & they are there. Free refills on beverages (non alcoholic). The food is good but not fancy. A lot of fried items but its done well.

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    Went to a movie on Xmas. Decided to see Unbroken at Studio Movie grill in Scottsdale. Movie was great but it is the last time I will ever go back to SMG. We were among the first in the theater and were almost immediately attended to by a server who took our drink order. Twenty minutes later and after lighting all three flashers (there were five of us) we finally got a server to take our order and oh, by the way, where's the water we ordered? After 40 minutes and queries to two other servers, we finally got our water. Must have had to dig a new well to get it. About 5minutes later our food arrived, ice cold. I had to carry the plates outside t get them attended to and actually spoke with a manager at that time. Fifteen minutes later, food arrives, grilled chicken tenders are still cold (though the fries I did not want were warm) and the flatbread was cool. Finished what we could and $82 dollars later we left at the end of the movie. I left a $12 tip because after all, it was Xmas. Spoke with another manager on our way out who seemed oblivious to what the patrons knew which was that their service was horrendous. Note to self, when we want to see a movie, for now on, we will go to a movie theater and not someplace where they cannot even prepare bar food correctly. The funny thing is that they now lead off with an advertisement that talks about how important the food and service is to them. Don't be fooled, they care only about getting your money and could not care less for the service or quality of their food. You will definitely NOT find me at SMG EVER again. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

    (1)

  • David D.

    Cool concept. Shitty Food. Comfortable seating. That is about all I remember about this place. The theater was nice and it was cool for everyone to have their own call button to have employees bring you food. The only problem is that the food was subpar. I mean it is a movie theater so what do you expect, but still. This place is constantly on Groupon. If you want to check it out at least get a groupon so you don't commit a lot of money to an only decent experience. Thinking back it could have been a better experience if I wasn't stuck watching some movie where Channing Tatum is the main character of a romance movie. Spare me.

    (3)

  • Felicia W.

    Meh. Basically describes it. Food, service, and drinks are all mediocre. I tried a Daiquiri and it was disgusting, I'm pretty sure it was just rum with a few strawberries and NOTHING else. The computer chairs are terrible to sit in and awkward if on a date, I'd recommend booking online or going early to get the lounge chairs with trays. However, even those are not the most comfortable. I go back purely because they have a lot of Groupons, probably to draw in more business as I see and agree the reviews aren't very good. I'd recommend AMC Esplanade over Studio Movie Grill or even IPic if you are looking to dine while you watch a movie.

    (2)

  • Shayna W.

    I've been here 3 times now so I feel comfortable enough giving a review. I thought I'd be upset about seeing all the workers run around during the movie taking orders and the talking but surprisingly you don't even notice it. The theater seats are much more spread out than regular theaters so there was never a worker blocking my view and the seats are generally far enough away I couldn't hear anyone talking. I usually order my tickets online or on Groupon. They are much cheaper for movie tickets here than AMC or Harkins theaters. But I'm sure they make up for the money when people purchase food and drinks. Picking seats is easy to do, I've always been satisfied with the seats I ended up in, my bf and I always got the comfy leather couple seats and we always show up early enough and hang around the bar with other couples. Their drinks are amazing, they aren't too strong and undrinkable like some bars, they aren't watered down and gross like Apple Bee's or Chili's. I've had their apple martini's with whip creme vodka, something they turned me onto and it's my new favorite, and I've had their pina colada and long island ice tea's. All of which I was never disappointed in my drinks and my boyfriend was never disappointed in his. The food was amazing, I recommend their mushroom bacon pizza or burgers. But they have a very wide selection of food for anyone's taste. The place has always been clean when I've been there, front desk, inside, bathrooms, theater room, bar, and hallways have all been clean. And I've had nothing but positive experiences with their staff. They've always been friendly and nice with me, I've never received anyone grumpy or that seemed like they hated their jobs. I will continue to go here and love the place. I just wish they'd billed another location closer to m side of town.

    (5)

  • Jules B.

    My daughter and I went here for the first time over the weekend. I did not like the seating. I felt like I was at a work conference. My table/tray thing was dirty and chipped and caught my shirt. We will stick with iPic and the AMC on 24th street for luxury.

    (1)

  • Hillary S.

    Love, love, LOVE SMG. My boyfriend & I live nearby and we go to the movies a lot. Few times a month and we haven't been to another movie theatre since we've discovered SMG a few months ago. The food is great, the drinks aren't as strong as most bars or other restaurants but still are good. The chairs are amazing! So big and comfy! If you choose a huge leather chair you can put up the arm rest between you and your partners, creating a couch. The tickets cost just as much as others, so why not choose a movie theatre that serves food & drinks while watching a great movie?!

    (5)

  • Patricia B.

    Oh my, where do I start? I was doing low carb so I ordered the grilled chicken, which turned out had a sweet sauce all over : ( They took it to our table with no silverware, had to ask for it a couple of times. They mistakenly got me fruit instead of vegetables (again, low carb!) Took long time to get vegetables, no silverware... yet... More than 20 minutes for a drink refill. : (

    (2)

  • Tonya M.

    If you're going to use your Groupon for a movie and a soda for $6 it's a great deal. If you don't make it in and the Groupon expires...you're screwed because SMG violates Groupon's policy. It clearly states it can be used towards any goods or services after the promotional value has expired, if you contact Groupon they will tell you the exact same thing. If SMG refuses to accept your expired voucher for ANY GOODS OR SERVICES, contact Groupon and they will refund your money.

    (2)

  • Shannon L.

    Love this place! It is right around the corner from us, so the location is very convenient. The staff is always very friendly. It makes for a great date night, as you can order food and drinks. I have only ordered food once, I believe a chicken salad, and thought it was good. I love that you can order a bucket of beer or wine while relaxing and watching a movie! I would recommend picking your seats online beforehand because the comfy seats are taken quickly. I noticed that on Fridays they offer 25% off bottles of wine, so I plan to go back and do dinner and wine night soon. The best part is the Groupon offer. It is $5 for a ticket, and you can use the Groupon code to go on Studio Movie Grill's website to choose your seats. You can't beat a $5 movie these days! The staff is also very helpful with redeeming the Groupon at the front.

    (5)

  • Annie K.

    Enjoyed the mudslide milkshake and the service was fine, but the popcorn was very disappointing. You would think that such a fancy theater could at least master classic movie popcorn, but no such luck!

    (3)

  • Deborah D.

    On vacation in Scottsdale, and found a $5 grouping or this theatre. There's a full lobby bar, which is cool. When you check in at the box office you can select your seats. There are two styles of seating, one that's a desk-style seat where you let rolling desk chair faces the scree and you have your food desk in front of you. The other style is stationary chairs with a table to your left that you move in front of yourself for foods the second option feels much more like the theatre style seating you're used to. The size of the screen is huge, so I'd recommend sitting a little higher up. The sound in the theatre is awesome!! You get a full menu with beer, wine, premium alcoholic drinks, and regular drinks. There are appetizers, pizzas, salads, and a bunch of other food options. At the push of a button a movie-hop comes and takes your order and you pay towards the end of the movie. Regular piece tickets are only $9.50 with is a great price for the quality you he here.

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    My wife and I have been here twice now. Here is what we like and don't like about SMG: Likes - Fast ticketing. These people really keep it moving along and you can pre-buy online. - Comfortable waiting area with a bar if you're a little too early for your movie. - Solid menu with all of your usual movie theater choices and then of course some you'd never expect (pizza, burger, wings). Dislikes - Service has been shaky. Both times they've tried to bring us someone else's order during the movie. That's annoying when you're trying to watch a movie. - Seating isn't nearly as comfortable as iPic theater. They're premium seats are nice but office chairs for those that don't feel like springing for the premium? - Sound quality. We saw the new Die Hard movie this past weekend and one of the speakers on the left hand side was definitely blown. The crackling of the sound was frustrating to say the least. We would still go back to SMG but probably not by ourselves. For a family movie outing it would be fun but for just the adults we'll head over to Scottsdale Quarter" and iPic.

    (4)

  • Alicia B.

    Food is way overpriced and terrible. We've tried the food at this establishment 3 times. No more chances for you SMG The first time we ordered chicken fingers & fries the chicken fingers were cold and the fries were hot. The next time we ordered food again and we figured "lets give it another chance" maybe they changed their cook, but we had the same experience again, the chicken was not cook all the way and it was cold in the middle. Their pizzas taste like the old party pizzas I used to eat as a kid that cost 99cents but this one costs $11 Don't waste your money! eat somewhere else before you come. The last time we were there we decided to watch Transformers which always has great special effects and sound. The sound in the theater (theater #5)was terrible there was a speaker that was damaged and it was rattling the whole movie totally ruined the movie, My husband was ready to walk out. So if you only want to see a drama where quality sound does not matter and only want to drink I guess it would be OK.

    (1)

  • Derek J.

    Studio movie grill is a great concept. Being able to go to a movie and choose from options to eat and drink that don't include just popcorn and nachos is quite refreshing. They also offer awesome groupons every once in a while that helps you save and have more money for food or drinks! Id make this place my movie spot if it wasnt so far from oldtown. Great experience for a date or families

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    Great seats. Food is average. Prices on food are high. Go for the movies and the lounge seat and it's great. Service is average, high school kids. Hit or miss. It's nice for a date night. Beer and a movie.

    (3)

  • Diana R.

    Today I went with my husband to watch "into the woods", the last time we came was for " big hero 6". Since then, the service changed a lot. And we are SMG customers since 1 year ago. Not to mention the new commercial about their food, and the quality is so low now, I'm not sure why they advertise wrong. We ordered the Sunday special of 10 DLL endless pizza... We got the first one on a normal size then the 2 others were a 5" pizza's. And now they have a new fee of 3.50 to use the food service inside. Also, From almost 30 people between waiters to the ones who placed your orders, now I saw 2 during the whole movie. Waited a long time for someone to take our order and then 30+ minutes for a cup of water and food. Don't know why they are so short on employees but definitely drove a way down from what it used to be.

    (1)

  • Morgan S.

    My husband & I go here all the time. We enjoy the bar option before the movie, and the food is good. I get the coconut chicken & I love them! We definitely dont leave hungry. Service is awesome, very friendly & polite staff. They do there best to stay quite while the movie is playing. This place fills up fast so some times you have to go in ahead of time to reserve your seats. Definitely a great place for family or a date night.

    (5)

  • Sheila L.

    Saw The Hobbit tonight. First time at the theater and loved it. Very comfortable, great service. Will definitely return.

    (5)

  • Alexandria K.

    We bought a groupon to this theater. The movie was great ("Gone Girl"). The seating is like a lecture hall with nice business chairs. The food was mediocre. The chicken nachos were like a salad, the burgers were sugary and the fries tasted like they'd been sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Very odd.

    (2)

  • Ashley N.

    Overall, mediocre at best. The seats aren't very comfortable even though we had a couples booth. The service is great but I prefer the more comfortable and intimate Esplanade. The food isn't anything special and I'm pretty sure they serve cheap wine.

    (3)

  • Stacy G.

    I have to say this is the best place to enjoy family movies, a girls night out movie, date night and more. The price is great and you can order food and drinks directly to your seat! I have to say this is one of my families favorite places!

    (5)

  • Jeremy W.

    When I first heard about a movie theater that served you food during the movie, I thought it would be a recipe for disaster. But after going there, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! The servers don't even get in the way and the food is so so good! The seats are so comfortable and everything is pretty close to perfect. I can't wait to go on dates here, I know this will be a great spot!

    (5)

  • Jelena M.

    Whats up with the office roll around chairs? No head rest, uncomfortable, feels like im working and not watching a movie. Could not relax the whole time.

    (1)

  • Josh W.

    This is hands down the best way to watch a movie. Brilliant. I recommend the chicken nachos. we watch movies here all the time and have never had a bad experience. With the groupons that are always running it is only $5 or $6 for a ticket, and you can go anytime. A Friday night movie with a beer for $10? This place rocks.

    (5)

  • Sandra V.

    We got to movie an hour early and had to sit in the front, although it was ok and the movie was good, the food lacked. I have the BBQ chicken pizza, which was more sauce than anything else. My friend ordered the BBQ cheddar burger, she couldn't eat it because it was super red in the center and my sister had the nachos which was more like a salad. Will try again...

    (3)

  • Nita M.

    Studio Movie Grill is the first class cabin for movie theaters. Buying a reserved seat online is like flying with premium status. I'm never going to a normal movie theater again! So you can buy a reserved seat online for like $2 extra per ticket which means no waiting in line for a seat during the opening weekend and guaranteed good seating. You have to pick up the ticket will call which also has no line because they will service people with reserved tickets before anyone trying to buy a ticket in person. The seats are comfy and you get to order food and drinks! The popcorn is awesome - full, big kernels covered in normal movie theater butter. Definitely tasted fresher and of a higher quality than most theater popcorn which always seems really stale and the shape of the kernels is big & round instead of the normal popcorn shape. The cheese fries are awesome - excellent seasoned fries covered in nacho cheese & ranch dressing. The fries themselves are really high quality - texture of beer battered fries with seasoning so it's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The seven layer chocolate cake is amazing - thick, moist, and oh so chocolaty. After the movie they give out dinner mints to everyone which is a very nice touch. I really am never going to a normal movie theater again. Reserved seating and food and drink service is the way to go.

    (5)

  • Lizeth M.

    I honestly really like this place!! I get it!! It's mostly because I get this sweet Groupon deal, movie and drink for just $6, GET OUT OF HERE!! No, but seriously, this place is small and quaint, but very accommodating with comfy recyclable chairs and a bar for those who like a little drink with entertainment. They also offer other meal options, like burgers and stuff. I also noticed that Groupon has it for $5, for the solo movie pass, but that is still a pretty good deal that is worth the visit!! So instead of complaining about this hot Summer weather, go enjoy a good movie, in this air conditioned and food accommodating theater, that is if you haven't already! :) Enjoy!!

    (5)

  • Naoi R.

    This place is just okay. The concept is great, but the food is eh, and the seating could be better. You're basically sitting on rolling office chairs. I will say that several months ago the food was a bit better, but it has gone downhill lately. Check it out or don't, you wouldn't really be missing anything.

    (3)

  • Mar C.

    Food is mediocre but the popcorn is awful. This is the only theatre that serves extremely salty popcorn. How do they manage to ruin popcorn?? Servers are a mixed bag. Few are good, others are sleepy. Don't go here for the food.

    (2)

  • Denice Z.

    My Original review from 12/3/12 We decided to risk seeing the much anticipated Lincoln here as we've been dying to check out Studio Movie Grill. I was a bit worried the whole dining aspect of the place would ruin our experience of watching our movie, much the way screaming kids would. I did find the servers a dash distracting - totally my fault because as i said i was initially worried, however, i was finally able to relax and enjoy rather quickly. Chairs were not bad comfort wise. Grilled chicken tenders were just okay, though i was happy to see this type of carb free choice on the menu. Erich liked his burger and we both liked having a nice glass of wine. We really had such a nice experience. This concept works, and i think within a few years this will be the "standard" way to see a movie . And the movie Lincoln was 10 stars !!!

    (4)

  • Nicki E.

    It seems like dine-in theaters are popping up all over the Valley these days. Studio Movie Grill in north Scottsdale recently opened. The theater has a far less luxurious feel than the AMC Esplanade 14 or even iPic Theaters. Instead of comfy reclining seats, you're stuck sitting upright, and you won't get any blankets to keep you warm. The inside looks the most like a traditional theater that I've seen at a dine-in theater-and my companion mentioned the lobby reminded him of an airport, and the theater itself, a bowling alley. Like the other two places, though, ordering food or drinks from your server is as easy as pushing the button at your seat. They'll come and grab your order (the menu is full of American food, similar to AMC Esplanade 14), and they'll deliver it to you throughout the movie. Movie tickets are $9 Sunday-Thursday and $11 Friday's and Saturday's, which is way less expensive than iPic and around the same price at Esplanade. I heard people are arriving up to an hour early for weekend movies, so be warned. We drank and ate during the movie. We got a pitcher of domestic beer for $15, which I thought was a good deal considering the two of us drank two beers each from it. For food, I ate a grilled cheese sandwich ($6.25), which came with French fries. I actually really liked this grilled cheese sandwich, since the bread was thick and there was lots of cheese, and the seasoned fries were thickly cut and tasted great. Some regular movie theater concession stand items at non-dine-in theaters are just as expensive, so I thought the food prices here were really reasonable. Though the food and prices were satisfactory, based on the less comfortable atmosphere, I'd still pick AMC Esplanade 14 out of the now three dine-in theaters I've tried.

    (3)

  • Katie S.

    One of the coolest movie theaters I have ever been to! Service is great, food is great, and prices aren't bad. I had chicken fingers and they were awesome! Make sure you bring a jacket it can be a little chilly!

    (5)

  • Michael E.

    Ok - so I had high hopes for this place. Sounded cool and looked good online. I've become a fan of the higher end theaters so thought this would be similar - WRONG! I like the idea of reserved seating - no need to rush to get your seats - that's a plus and they offer that. They also offer food service while in the theater, I'll get to that in a bit. Seating - the theater was basically like a lecture hall when i was in college. Every other row had a table that stretched the full length of the isle and rather than comfy movie seats or standard movie seats - office chairs (and showing wear and tear on the arms). They do rock (not the same as recline mind you) but was not a comfortable movie going experience. I did not like that at all. Food Service - it was ok. Service seemed to be decent by not exceptional by any stretch. Again, was expecting a bit of a higher experience based on other high end theaters, but the food was served on some kind of plastic chinette stuff - again, just off putting. My friend had the chocolate sundae and thought it was just ok. The menu did have some interesting items, including apple & peanut butter - love it! Simple food is appreciated at times. Booking - I booked my tickets via Fandango iphone App - my preference. The theater layout when picking seats did not at all reflect the auditorium / table placement issues I described. I spoke with the manager who advised they just started working with Fandango a few days ago and I should have booked on their website, they do a better job of describing the seats so you know you are sitting in a classroom to watch your movies. I really wasn't expecting much, but the answer of book it a different way / not our fault (my words but how I felt after our discussion) left a sour taste in my mouth. Conclusion - the seating alone will prevent me from returning and didn't really appreciate the interaction / outcome of speaking with the manager. I will continue to go to iPic, pay over double the price for the experience I appreciate - happy movie going all!

    (2)

  • Wil W.

    How great was this place? A bar in the lobby/lounge while you wait for you movie! A dining menu once you get seated inside the movie theater. BTW, for those that don't know, you can block your desired seat online, just like when getting your desired seat on an airplane. You even have at your seat a silent buzzer to alert an attendant to come and assist with your dining needs during the movie. The only thing that was a little bit distracting was the wait staff when they did come thru during the movie. But, that's the price you pay for having a dining service. The one other thing I'll mention is that its not crowded and noisy like a traditional movie house. Sweet!

    (4)

  • Jessica M.

    They changed chef or something? Their menu got less amount and less delicious than before.

    (1)

  • Frankie C.

    So our movie didn't start after we had already ordered food! Well.... I couldn't have been a better experience! We swapped movies they comped us and we got a free ticket! There will be 'fails' in a business any business but how you deal with them is the key to success. The food was all terrific and the beers cold! Come here with confidence

    (4)

  • Ryan C.

    First time here with my wife and a couple friends... we live all the way in Gilbert, so I had pretty high expectations to make this worth the drive. I have to say that the prices are pretty good... in terms of tickets, it's just the same as anywhere else... in terms of food, it's on par with a Chili's or Applebee's (prices, that is). No problems with the "office chairs" that everyone seems to be upset about... honestly, what theater are you all going to that have such great seats? You make it sound like SMG gives you a couple of concrete blocks. They're fine. Parking is adequate, easy in and out from the 101. Chicken strips are what my wife and I went with... both good. Fries - both regular and sweet potato - are below average and not even room temp. Drinks are fairly priced. Something to take advantage of... each night they have specials, both food and drink, that are on the front menu cover. Can't believe I missed the stuff on the COVER, but I did and I missed out on $5 Tito's vodka drinks. For two people, there's also a pretty good deal for $25: 1 appetizer, 2 entrees... and you can add a dessert for $5. Not bad when you compare it to other food places. I'd recommend it and will probably go back.

    (4)

  • Lily A.

    Went here for the first time and saw Maleficent. I recommend the H row. Perfect distance from screen and really comfy seats. My 4 year old stretched out and fell asleep. Fast service and fresh food too. A little pricey but no different than standard movie theaters. Better quality in my opinion.

    (5)

  • Gina Y.

    I went to see Nonstop today with my husband. It was a great experience! The food is amazing and well worth the money. The seats are comfortable and big. I will definitely be returning back.

    (5)

  • Shantelle B.

    I went here on a Monday night and watched Tombstone with my boyfriend. The seats were okay not so comfortable. We ordered a dessert which was very good and ordered a burger and fries which was alright. I just didn't like the uncomfortable seats.

    (3)

  • J Z.

    Very comfortable with great hospitality. The prices were definitely fair to enjoy a 24oz beer with the movie - only $7.50. My girlfriend ordered a piña colada and it tasted terrible but was immediately given a new drink free of charge when she informed the waiter. We will be back!

    (4)

  • Karl K.

    Cool concept for a full-service bar and restaurant, while you relax in plush chairs and enjoy the show. The food price is comparable compared to, say, a Chili's. But then again, you are paying for the ambiance. Plush seating, wide aisles - makes me feel like I'm sitting in those automated chairs in Wall-E!

    (4)

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