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!