We recently returned to this cinema for the first time since both Cocowalk and this Cinepolis theater underwent major renovations. Based on our experience here, I don't think we'll be returning. This place currently has an overall average rating of 3 stars which is a bit generous IMO, and the business name "Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas" is misleading as there's really nothing "luxurious" about the experience there.
We really like CMX cinemas in Brickell where they offer a similar experience with fully reclining seats and dining and beverage service available to patrons during the movie. We were expecting the same quality of food and overall experience here at Cinepolis in Coconut Grove based on the descriptions on their website, but Cinepolos offers a really substandard menu and experience in comparison.
The first strike against this place was the ticket prices. We came here on a Monday night, and tickets for the 2 of us to see a movie with tax came to almost $39. CMX is much more reasonably priced, for a much better experience. We then saw descriptions on Cinepolis' website of "restaurant-quality cuisine" from a "gourmet, chef-driven menu". When we got to the cinema and downloaded the menu using the QR code, we saw burgers, sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs and wings. That's not "gourmet"; That's pub fare at best. At CMX Brickell they truly have decent cuisine including higher-end restaurant quality appetizers, steak and pan seared fish dishes. Here at Cinepolis, in spite of their description, they have what is barely a step above bar food. When we tried to order a bottle of red wine, of the 8 or 9 bottles listed on the menu, they only had 2 available. The rest were out of stock. Nice.
The tray attached to my seat had streaks of grease on it from previous patrons so cleanliness may be a concern here. When they brought our wine, the server plopped the bucket down and walked away. It was a bucket with barely any ice, the wine and 2 glasses inside. We had to open it and serve ourselves. When the food finally came after a long wait, it was sad. My husband's quesadilla was overly spicy. My fish and chips (see photo) consisted of 3 greasy pieces of deep fried fish, a handful of fries and a "to go" serving cup of tartar sauce. No ketchup for the fries and when the server sat my food down, the fish and fries slid around on the plate which was covered in grease.
In all, a pretty sad experience, which vastly pales in comparison to the description on the Cinepolis website which describes gourmet menus. For his quesadilla, my fish and a bottle of wine, the total came to $85 and change before tip. Not worth it for the food quality or the service level. Next time we'll be heading back to CMX where the movie tickets are more reasonably priced and the food is worlds better than what we were offered here at Cineopolis. Don't fall for the descriptions on the website; they're grossly inflated IMO. read more