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| - I should preface this review with a crucial personal detail: I am not the type of person that's entirely open to a venue of this style. I'm much more comfortable in spots like the Happy Dog, Now That's Class, and the Beachland... places where rowdiness reigns in bursts. I enjoy standing and getting amped up at the right times. The Supper Club is the inverse of this, so my perceived experience may be a little unfair because I went in knowing it was a half-step out of my comfort zone.
Though I admire how the venue has brought great artists like Robyn Hitchcock and Lucinda Williams back to Ohio, the food drastically needs some attention. The cider-based drink I received was fine but unspectacular. More importantly, the $12 Lobster Mac and Cheese wasn't worth a fourth of its price. Bland, soggy, and oddly textured, it seems like one of the menu's weakest points. My boyfriend ordered the sliders, which he also found mediocre. I also felt the entire selection was overpriced since there wasn't one item under $8.
Seeing as one has an assigned seat at a shared table, the famed "date night" may become awkward. The seating is cramped during a full show, and I didn't enjoy sitting right next to another couple on a night that was supposed to be a special one for myself and my significant other. This may be more of an issue of personal space, but it did affect my experience and I wish the setup had been less stiff.
There were small pros. The waitress we had was very sweet, and the view of the river is a definite perk. But these details do not make up for the lackluster, overly expensive food. My recommendation? Eat dinner elsewhere, then go to the show.
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