Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville

"Great movie experience, assigned seats that are super comfy and electronically recline, and they have a full bar and full menu, with servers that come directly to your seat throughout the movie. All you do is push a button and they swing by to take your food order, drink order, or give you refills on your bottomless popcorn!"

"Lovely place once you find a way into the joint. People were nice and professional. The seats were great clean and comfy. Sound system was great. Will definitely go again."

"My film friends have been talking about this theater opening nonstop and so I finally showed up to a big... meh. In fact, wasn't great and for me certainly didn't stand out from other theaters. We went to see American Fiction, which was smart and funny and definitely worth it. But the Alamo experience: For some reason, I really thought this would be a big, cool space with bar and video store and 80s memorabilia. That's all there... but it's sorta tiny on the third floor. Mostly a bar and hallway with theater entrances. Some cool tube TVs and a french poster of Ferris Bueller, but while I'm positive film nerds would like some other things (and just seeing VHS tapes is a cool), I wouldn't just come hang here. We stopped for a beer at the bar first, and the bartender seemed a bit inattentive and new. Alamo Draft house says they love their craft beer, and while the list is solid and features standard local stuff (Revolution, Half Acre, Off Color), there wasn't anything a beer lover isn't going to get at many bars throughout the city. Bartender seemed a bit spacey in terms of service. Handed us a can for one order even though we ordered off the draft list, and when we asked, just said the menu was out of date. In that case, you usually ask before delivering the order. Theater seats are big and comfortable. You order from a printed menu, which was an interesting choice in a dark theater. How about QR codes and phones which are backlit? I'm guessing to keep phone usage from interrupting the movie, but once it's dark you may be down to your phone flashlight anyway. You press a button to call the server. Our guy was prompt and friendly. Unfortunately, we heard the food was good here but... it was rough. Caesar salad felt like a bag salad. We ordered it with chicken.. but it was delivered without it. Was still billed for it so had to talk to staff afterwards to get it corrected. Pizza was fine, but giving "Jacks frozen pizza". Wouldn't go back for it. Maybe folks are saying, "it's good for a theater?" so lower standards, but if this was just a restaurant, I wouldn't return. Saw some reviews that complained about sound problems, but our dialogue was crisp and sound was great. Mens restroom was dirty and trashcan overflowing with paper towels piled up and on the floor. They make a big deal about how they enforce a no phone / no texting policy so folks can enjoy the movie, but the woman sitting next to me was glued to her phone throughout all the warnings to put phones away, and a server was even talking with her. I eventually was able to move a seat away. That's the scoop. Coulda been 2 stars, but with only one experience, I give the benefit of the doubt. Don't hate it, but won't be going out of my way to show up here."

"Best theater experience I've had in years. Alamo embraces a love of movies, nostalgia, and the influence it has on our world by true movie nerds. Previews consist of career reviews of the actors starring in the movie you're there to see. Dine in with bottomless popcorn and drinks in reusable containers brought to your seat. Time capsule movie months to celebrate interesting film years. This establishment is a really great way to justify the money you're going to spend on a theater experience beyond the theater."

"It's OK it's not better than other movie theaters. The good. is the servers are just wonderful make you feel easy. The screen is nice. The bad. The food and the hype and marketing around the food. The food at other places is better. Second point down would be the chairs. The chairs are too small for someone big"