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| - I've been to the Music Box Supper Club for several different shows (both at the Concert Hall and the Rusty Anchor) and have enjoyed the experiences. The place isn't perfect, but I'd have no hesitations about coming back.
The highlights of Music Box include the views, the musicians, and the food. The views of the riverfront are gorgeous and there's plenty of outdoor seating downstairs. I like that there's a good rotation of musicians and musical styles, and there are enough bigger names to keep me coming. The food has been excellent for all but one of my visits. On my second visit (Concert Hall), everything I had was either bland or not the right temperature, but I've had no problems with the food any other time. It's tasty and there's a good variety to the menu.
Unfortunately, the venue isn't perfect and could use some minor tweaks. The seating in the Concert Hall is kind of a nightmare depending on the location of your seats. I know it's a music venue and they want to cram in as many bodies as possible both to make for a great crowd and to make money, but they could really reexamine how the tables are arranged. During my last visit, my server had to tap me on the shoulder three times to ask me to tap the shoulder of the patron in front of me so she could get his attention. While it wasn't overly obnoxious and wasn't at all her fault (again, the table set up), it was during the performance and therefore did detract from my enjoyment of the show just a little bit.
Additionally, the price of the cocktails...yikes. I know a place like this has to make its money on food and drinks, but I will never again order a cocktail here! My thirteen dollar cocktail was served in a teensy little glass and was not worth the price. Stick to the beer!
Despite this few detractors, my experiences at this venue have been great and I look forward to returning for more great shows.
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