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| - Studio Movie Grill brings a whole other experience to going to the theater. It's not your typical ruckus of getting there 30 minutes early to get a good seat, drape jackets over the seats while one person stays behind to watch, and wait to order your junk food in the lobby as you stare at your watch waiting for the line to move and the movie to start. All while you're hoping to hit the bathroom before the movie so you don't have to ask 800 people to get up and let you by.
SMG just crushes all those experiences. I went on a Tuesday night, which was $5 movie night (YEAH!!!). Theater wasn't crowded at all and I had a full pick of seats. You walk up to the counter, choose your movie and a seat map shows up so you can pick where you want to sit. It's great, so you don't have to feel the pressure of getting to the theater early to save seats.
Once I sat down, I had a menu where I could pretty much choose whatever I wanted for dinner. I ended up splitting a "dinner for two" style menu with a friend. We had one app to share, two entrees, and a dessert for an extra $5. I also had a glass of wine that was on special (and was pretty good, too!). I got a southwestern salad with chicken that was actually delicious. I was shocked because it was movie theater food, but it's not some nasty salad that was sitting in refrigerated case. If you do save room for dessert, definitely get the brownie.
Although the movie I saw was terrible, the experience in the theater was great. I don't know if this place is different during busier times, but they were quick when the theater wasn't crowded! Great place to go on a date or with friends, and it's a total bonus that they validate parking.
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