Favorite Theater!…read more Clean, nice staff, and comfortable heated & reclining seats! No complaints here! They have beer & wine - if you want a bevy with your movie. Plenty of parking as they are located at Santana Row.... and they also have validated parking, but I believe it is limited. (something is better than nothing!) so be sure to ask how to claim this. Would I go back? YES!

I've been here to CineArts Santana Row twice now and each and every time I am left satisfied!!…read moreShout out to my Little for recommending & damn near demanding to come to this specific theater!! Parking is easy due to the neighboring parking structure. Do keep in mind that parking is validated for a few hours- just make sure you make your way to the information desk to input your license plate info. Seating is comfortable- allowing patrons to recline and heat up your chairs. Best of all, each seat has its own table- great for kids and for huge snackers! CineArts is well kept and always clean during my visits. The concession stand offers alcoholic drinks, hot foods, popcorn, candies, and sugary beverages. Hot dogs, popcorn, and the pizzas are great- chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks are trash. Don't bother getting the tenders or mozz sticks unless you like it dry and hard. 5/5 stars overall. Tickets are pricey but i guess everything is nowadays. Idk about you but I'd rather spend my money on a place that guarantees comfortability and cleanliness.

An interactive museum I was lucky to visit on a field trip with my fellow middle school mates. I…read moreremember I was about 12 making my visit to this site of learning about 20 years ago, but even with times passage the technology was spectacular. It can be a bit overwhelming with the extreme heights to get to seats, so yes it as an intense experience. I saw a nature documentary and the visuals were awesome. A truly visual experience unlike any other, if you have yet to see a film in IMAX...do it!!!

Do not go here to see major motion picture. I saw "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan in regular…read moretheaters and heard the buzz about seeing it in IMAX and thought it would be great at the Tech's Dome. It was a nightmare and before I get into why let me first say I absolutely LOVED seeing the Odyssey in a normal theater. From the start with the Tech's Dome there were issues. We arrived 33 minutes early and already it seemed that there were 3/4 of the people the theater could fit in line. We waited for about 20 minutes in the summer heat to get in. They let us in before the movie started. Went to get seats first since they aren't assigned and they were the worst movie theater seats I've seen in years! Crammed like sardines. I fly often for work and am more comfortable riding coach on a plane. Then I went to get popcorn and water and the line was so long with just one register. By the time I got into the theater the movie was nearly 10 minutes in ... and they had a bunch of people still in line behind me. Now the worst of it... You can't see a damn thing in the Dome. Forget about sitting high up - that wasn't even the issue. It was that the movie was blurry and especially blurry if there was quick movement - and this is an action movie! I knew what was coming and how it was supposed to look since I had seen it a few weeks previously and I could barely make out what was happening. I felt bad for my friend I invited who hadn't yet seen the movie. He had the line of the night as we walked out: "Well.. it seemed like it was a dope movie"... You see a movie like this at the Dome and you'll get robbed of actually SEEING the movie. Just don't do it. Oh and when it was over they let the first credit of directed by Christopher Nolan come on screen then abruptly cut the music and announced on the PA system how to exit the theater

The staff at Mercado 20 are lovely, and the seats are luxurious. It's just a tragedy that the venue…read moreserves as the local sanctuary for society's most feral, unevolved mouth-breathers. Every screening feels less like a cinema experience and more like an sociological study in basic human failure. You get to enjoy a constant, relentless soundtrack of wet, open-mouthed chewing, manic wrapper-shredding, and mindless, droning dialogue from people who evidently lack an internal monologue. It takes a special kind of ignorance to sit in a dark room with two hundred strangers and act like you're alone in your living room, yet Mercado 20 consistently attracts the absolute elite of that demographic. Management seems content to let the auditorium revert to a dark cave of barbarism without lifting a finger, even when complaints are dropped right in their lap. Five stars for the venue, zero stars for the livestock in the rows around you.

AMC Mercado 20 is a decent movie theater. I've been coming here to watch movies on various days &…read moretimes these past two decades. Must love huge public parking lots all around the plaza and walkable distances to restaurants, including Paris Baguette bakery doors away. Who doesn't want to go to a movie theater near foods and retail stores? Good spot for meet ups and gatherings too. We never had any issues using kiosks to pick up movie tickets and staffs inside are friendly and helpful. Spacious. You can even sit inside the lounge or order a drink or two as desired. I'm glad that they've been around for so long now and it's a great spot for new movie opening nights & even foreign films at times. I think they have made improvements to the public restrooms and seats are usually comfortable with heat option as needed. Concession area is grand with AMC foods and beverages/not cheap in prices though. Yes, it's such a popular movie theater location that waiting for foods and beverages can take awhile sometimes, but it's mostly straightforward here. We always come happy and leave happy, especially for late night showings.

Before I started dating my fiancé, I would never go to the movies. He loves going to the movies so…read morewhen we started dating, he made me go to the movies a ton. This place will always have a special place in my heart, but wow this was one of the first theaters to have recliner seats and it changed my experience and expectations. We came all the time when a new movie he wanted to see, came out. XL popcorn warrants a free refill. We've never had a problem or a bad experience here. Really close to the mall so you can get your movies watched and shopping down.

I ordered kettle corn, unfortunately the texture was exactly like regular popcorn with very little…read moresweetness. It didn't have that glaze with a crunch. I took the the bag to Marissa, and explained thers no crunch. she stated oh that's because I'm suppose to put in 1 cup of sugar, but I think that's to much so I put in a 1/2 a sugar. Than she said that happened yesterday a couple complained too. I'm sorry but if 1 cup of sugar is required, that's how it should be made. I mentioned this to Jonathan before leaving the theater, his response was oh yeah, I do that too. 'well smiling' He gave me a refund, unfortunately I would have prefered," good popcorn" well watching the movie." Jonathan said he was the manager, A Manager would have handled this matter differently. He could have said I'm so sorry about your experience, I'll talk to Marissa and ask her to use a full cup of sugar from now on. However the theater was very nice and clean.

Went to see a movie on a Sunday afternoon. To my surprise, tickets were only $7.50. Maybe it was…read morethe first showing of the day? I'd forgotten how small the theaters are, but still found it a comfortable experience. The staff at the front was helpful and they had the red licorice I wanted at the snack bar. I would go back, but next time get there earlier so I can select a good seat.

Greatest prices, awesome workers and convenience. Snacks are good, eating places around for…read moreprevious to a movie. JUST NEED carpets cleaned- it'll make a better g Difference

Good. Clean, great seats, delicious popcorn…read more Bad. Food delivery to seats. Like it better to have food right away and not to have it delivered to seats avoid distractions if servers walking back and forth. Before the featured movie started the message was loud and clear to silence phones and put them away so the lights coming from phone avoids distraction. Also we are encouraged to tell on the people not following the rules. So I ordered the bottomless popcorn. About 45 minutes in the movie, we were low in popcorn. No one came to refill. I was not able to get a few of the servers attention to get the refill. I was told that the only way is to scan the code again and ask for refill. The big problem with this is the theater was very dark and my phone couldn't read the code. Also, we were told to put our phone away once the movie started ‍. It would've been efficient to have the servers automatically go to the seat who ordered the food and refill it. I wouldn't go back to these type of theater.

Never really thought I'd have an opinion on a movie theater, but dang. First of all, the reclining…read morechairs were not comfortable. They didn't recline all the way, so I was basically stuck in a half seated position the whole movie. The food was also expensive and super mid. Cinnamon popcorn was $19, a Coke was $8, and even the candy selection was just meh. For those prices, I definitely expected better.

The recliners here are great and comfy. The concessions area is always filthy, it looks sticky and…read morelow key gross. They don't do food delivery to your seat anymore, which was one of the other features I liked about this place. Overall the place is mid and on the decline, meanwhile the ticket prices remain steady at $18- 25/ ticket.

Arguably the best movie theater across all brands in the South Bay. Parking is never an issue in…read morethe nearby garage, you have the convenience of Whole Foods and Target in the same area, and I love that the theater entrance is separated from everything else. Going up and down the escalators in the lobby adds to the immersive experience of actually going to the movies. The concessions area is always packed, but at least there's ample space so you never feel jammed in. The popcorn is actually good, you get to butter it yourself, and the staff doesn't make you feel like a burden. The theater halls are wide and brightly lit, and the seats are by far the most comfortable AMC has to offer. My past two experiences here actually convinced me to upgrade to A-List because I found myself wanting to come here more often. At the time of this review, my definitive South Bay AMC locations ranking is: 1. AMC Sunnyvale 12 2. AMC Mercado 20 3. AMC Saratoga 14 4. AMC Eastridge 15

Great movie theater overall. The screens are big, and the sound is solid. I like the comfortable…read moreseating and easy ticket booking process. Snacks are a bit pricey, but that's pretty standard. I'd happily come back again.

$25 bucks for unlimited movies all day and unlimited local beer tastings and artisinal snacks from…read more1-5pm. I'd say that's a steal! We parked at the garage across the from the theater and got free parking validated by Camera 12. The bf and I arrived around 12pm to see ExMachina. I was afraid it would be packed, but there weren't too many people, thankfully! The theater is a little dated, but the seats were comfortable and we got there early enough to have our choice of seats. What peeved me were the people who had no movie manners and kept getting up when the tastings started to get beer or snacks. There were also people coming in and out during the movie. It was distracting, but expected I guess. Once the movie ended, the tastings were at full swing. We got to taste almost all the beers before going to the next movie and they were great! It was wonderful to taste and learn about truly local breweries that we had no idea existed. Among our favorites were Uncommon Brewers and No Name Hard Cider. We were disappointed with the artisinal snacks as it was a small sampling of snacks and felt guilted into buying something for sampling - I have to add that they were not cheap! IDREAMOFCOOKIES for example had super cute and tasty cookies for sale as well as pandan waffles for $6 -that's a rip off compared to the comparable waffles at Grand Century for $1.50! I liked that Groupfies was there offering photobooth photos for $1-2. I loved all their props! It would have been cool to see more vendors other than food and drink. Overall, we had a good time and would definitely consider coming back next year. Some attendees did need a code of conduct though!

I remember when this was part of the Camera Cinema family. Movies are my Hobby and it saddens me to…read moresee another theatre close. I love to sit in the Privacy of a Dark theatre and being taken away by the Various artist who make films. For those who sit at home and Stream films and other programming. You are the downfall of what made Cinema Great. I realize that Movies have become expensive and the Quality of the product has not been that great since the Virus. But, I still go to support the Special films that Stand out. I recently saw THE MANDALRIAN AND GROGU and THE GARDENER. Both, not the greatest films made but they still took me to somewhere away from day to day life and entertained me. Even if your not like me. I go to two to three films a week. Take the time a few times a year and get out of the House and support your nearest Cinema and/ or Theatre and Drive-In. In Memory of My Mother, who introduced me to Films. In Memory of the Garden theatre (Willow Glen), The Fox and the Studio (Downtown San Jose. The Saratoga theatre (Saratoga) and the Old Los Gatos cinema (Los Gatos). Many Memories. The Art of the Interiors of these Auditoriums were Amazing. A great mention to the Jose Theatre in San Jose which was turned in a Comedy Playhouse. Here is looking at you. Jackie SS.

So lucky to have one of the few indie theaters in the Bay Area, in San Jose…read more 3Below has excellent indie film curation. The customer service is superb. And the snack bar has reasonably priced goodies! The cherry on top? FREE VALIDATED PARKING FOR UP TO 3HRS!! I'll be seeing 3Below soon, again!

The San Jose Downtown Association comes thru with another fun event for locals to do with a budget…read moreand brings community and local businesses together! This year, I've been doing a lot of community events because I've been away form the area for years. Last fall, I volunteered at the food bank. I wanted to do more, but there was my acclimation to the weather plunge, the presence of actual humidity and I had to unpack from the move, reuniting me with things I hadn't made eye contact with in years from storage. When the weather wants to cooperate, I look for any excuse to shake off my cabin fever, unfortunately I don't have the money and limited means to do the expensive attractions and concerts in the bay area. It's like being on the teenager entertainment circuit again, at least I can buy a beer and stay out til the sun rises? Utilize strengths. Like the Thursday concert in the park series, I was pleasantly surprised how many people showed up for the events. I admit it's because it was my first time to either, so I had no basis of comparison. But with each I paid attention to what people said about past events and consistency of quality. The premise sounded good to me, a free outdoors movie projected onto a big screen in the middle of the blocked off San Pedro between Santa Clara and St. John, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for the summer. There are 2 other event areas I have yet to go to, but I'm looking forward to: 2) Post between market and first every 3rd Wednesdays for the summer and 3) so. 1st and Williams St. parking lot twice, one July 6th for Big Lebowski (?!?!?!) and Aug 31st with Zombie-o-Rama 3 WITH zombie crawl! Check out the schedule on the web page link, the other ones I want to go to are: Spaceballs, because I honestly never met anyone on the 501st Leigon, as big a fan as I was of Star Wars (I have a collection that can fill... an antique mall booth), and Swingers, a monumental movie that was a major influence on me moving to Vegas and Viva Las Vegas. It was one of the other movies that influenced me. When I showed up, things begin at 7PM Pacific (international force of habit) and the movie "at dusk." I thought the food setups were nice, great variety from neighboring restaurants. I was happy to see there it wasn't a national chain brainwashing. There were maybe 100+ plastic chairs setup, so people are encouraged to come early or bring their own folding chairs which they did. I really need to get organized on that, but I also like "working the room" instead of sitting in one place for too long. I need to invest in a good folding chair, I had an excellent folding couch for 2, but it suffered sun damage after I left it out on the patio one long Vegas summer. Damn, that was my drive ins couch, too. They had trivia, live blues music (one of my favorites!). People were dancing with the movie! audience participation that rivals rocky horror without the props. It was a great environment. There's always things going on which made a great night out. I have to include a mini review of Blues Brothers. This isn't one great movie, but 40+ segments of the greatest epic events in American cinema. And I say that because this movie was before CGI or resting on blue/green screen effects. The stuff in this movie REALLY happened, using exaggerated, in- camera optical effects and editing. This movie goes over the top with a cast of literally thousands of extras in all kinds of different environments. There are things filmed that have never been done before or since. Just about every non-musician involved hasn't done anything since that could compare. It features a lot more music besides blues that is inspired by it (country, gospel, lounge, 50's rock); It has the only and best trashing of a mall in cinema history (a poignant commentary on consumerism), it makes new generations aware of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee hooker, Cab Calloway, that we know are legendary now. It has the best celebrity cameos, best obscure product placement (cheez whiz, Orange Whips); It trashes hundreds of police cars that made Guiness book of Records; Richard Daley Plaza filled with more military presence than Libya during this administration; The 25th anniversary DVD has the making of that is more epic than Heart of Darkness. And has as many relentless laughs as it does quotes. This movie gets it in every way. And it has the best dive bar stage EVER, over any real existing one.

Good selection of movies. Very affordable prices for everyone, especially seniors. Plenty of…read moreparking at the Lakewood Mall location. And they have a rewards card for discounts.