Good movie theater with good food. Prices are bit high. The staff are friendly and helpful.

The best place to go for good food and great beer while watching a movie. Being served at your seat by the great staff.

What a gem in Meryl Hay Mall! When you walk into the mall through the parking lot, Flix doesn't look like much. It it not until you go up the escalators where you see a full bar and theaters showing current movies. You can either buy tickets and pick your own seating or someone can assist you. It is important to find a specific seating so you can be served during the movie. You can grab a drink from the bar and sit at the tables while waiting for the movie or you can buy food and drinks while sitting in the theater. Once we were able to be seated, it was a very comfy and spacious. They also had pullout dining tables so you can sit back and relax while enjoying the show. The waiter was nice and helpful when it came to describing the dining experience and the menu items. If you are worried about the waiters getting in the way of your viewing during the movie, have no fear there is enough space so they can walk around you and not block your site. All in all great experience! I will definitely come here again!!! read more

Flix Brewhouse - Breweries Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Flix is the only place I will go to see a movie. It is a comfortable setting to see a film. Typically we get some beer and we have dinner while there. Their food is actually very good. Who would have thought a movie theater would have decent food? I know I didn't. Give them a try. read more

It was my first time here. I'd had my doubts about the place and wondered just how well a combined dinner and movie could be. I was surprised at how well it operated. I did read some reviews complaining about service but I didn't have that type of experience. I found the staff to be very friendly. The service to be fine. The food, well. it was okay. Not bad. Not great (though the fries were pretty good). I do not have any drinks if I'm expected to drive the toddler around. Sure, one isn't going to make me a danger, but I simply don't do it. So I had to pass on the drinks although they did sound inviting. For food I had the fish and chips. They were not the worst I've had. They were not the best I've had. But I could recognize that they were fish. The wife had the California chicken sandwich and a margarita. She said she enjoyed the fries more than the sandwich. She didn't comment on the margarita. The prices are about what you would expect at a chain restaurant. The fish was about 11 bucks, I don't remember what the sandwich and drink was. The total was about 35 bucks. I personally had no problem when I saw the bill. The only spot available with adjoining seats was in the front row slightly to the right. Personally this wouldn't have been my first choice but it was doable. I paid attention to the seating and will instead pre-order my tickets so we're not so close next time. Ticket prices are in line with every other first run theater in the area. So 9 bucks for seat. The chairs do not recline but they're comfortable. It's easy to get up and head out if you need to use the bathroom vs having to step over X number of people between yourself and the end of the isle. From what I could see if you want popcorn instead of waiting in the snack isle you simply order it. Popcorn prices seemed to also be in line with first run theaters in the area. On a side note. I thought that the always on lights for your table would be an issue while trying to enjoy the movie. It turned out that I simply didn't notice them. Now if this was because I was in the front row and had to look up to see the movie? I don't know. We will see after we're sitting further back next time. Bottom line. I could really not find any complaints with Flix. Food is not mandatory (as far as I know) So you could simply sit back and watch a movie and be done with it. But this does remind me of something I thought may be an issue. The person sitting next to me was a pretty loud eater. Lucky for me they were done not long into the movie. So you are at the mercy of the manners of your fellow theater goers. Given the chance, I'd been back again. read more

My husband and I have become date night regulars at Flix. We are not drinkers, so I cannot give an opinion on their craft beer selection, but the food is fantastic! I personally enjoy the California chicken sandwich and the cream cheese stuffed pretzels. But their pizzas and burgers are good too. Not only is the food great, but the seats are quite comfortable. And I love that Flix has special viewings of older movies which my husband and I enjoyed from earlier times in our lives. The staff is always quick and quiet during the movie, and our experiences there have always been very fun and casual. read more

Flix Brewhouse - Breweries Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Come here for a movie, come here for dinner, come here for both! This place combines some of my biggest loves; food, movies, beer. Really what else is there in life? If you're planning on dinner and a movie be sure to get to the theater early so you can pick a good seat and have plenty of time to look over the menu before the lights go out. If you need anything during the movie there's pads of paper and call buttons so you can hail your waiter without disturbing those around you. The only downside I can think of is that the big comfy chairs don't recline, but that's easily overlooked a few bites into my food! read more

I've been to Flix about 12 times over the past year. In general the food is decent and the atmosphere fun. It is especially fun to attend the old movies that have a "Fan Fest", because Flix will have a specialty food item and/or comemmerative pilsner glasses to take home, etc. However last night my husband and I attended a movie and the chairs were dirty, and as I got my menu out, I stuck my thumb right into a greasy blob on the menu with tomato in it. Gross!! Our table had also not been wiped down. We did split a wrap, which was dry as could be. I'm going to chalk it up to one bad night, as usually this does not happen. I hope Flix management and staff will be sure to take time to clean up in between shows. Feeling like your touching dirty stuff when you're about to eat food is not very appealing. read more

They are in a league of their own with their beer selections and food quality. Unique environment provides an highly entertaining and enjoyable experience- I've been there both with a group of folks and on a date night. Great time both occasions. read more

Finally got a chance to try out Flix this past weekend. I walked away happy with the experience, although there were a few hiccups. Walked into Flix from the ground level entrance on the south side of the mall. The sign directed us to an electronic ticket kiosk to purchase the tickets for the show. The kiosk was telling us that they were sold out for the show we wanted yet Fandango showed the theater was basically empty. So bought the tickets on Fandango and wasted $3 on service fees. It wasn't until we actually went upstairs that we saw there was an actual manned ticket counter. Oh well. Loved the wide open main lobby/bar. Looks like it would be just a great place to come grab a beer or two and hang out. Got into the theater and again was confused by the fact that nobody was out front to look at the tickets on my phone. Walked in a sat down and after the waitress introduced herself she then asked to see our tickets. So for you first timers I guess the wait staff are the ticket takers. She explained the process and took our first order. Couple of beers and a queso dip app, which was pretty darned good. Didn't get much of a chance to look over the whole menu since we got in right before the light cut off for the previews. Beers were decent. Most of them are run of the mill craft beers like pilsners, wheats, IPAs, and stouts. They do brew movie themed beers and have even done a few specialty barrel aged stuff that I had a chance to try at a local festival. Ordering during the movie was easy. They give you a pad of order slips and a pen. When you want more beer or other menu items you just write it down and push the button in front of you. They take the ticket and then bring you what you ordered a few minutes later. The downside is that yes, the process can be a little distracting from the movie. Especially if they have to ask you a question or vice versa. With about 30 minutes left in the film they come around a deliver your check. If you are paying with card they swipe the card in the beginning before the process starts. Theater itself is decent. Not as comfy as some of the higher end Cinemark theaters and definitely not as state of the art either. If you are looking to watch something on super high def with the newest high tech surround sound this isn't the place. In fact, I was kind of disappointed with the volume, felt it could have been louder especially with all the distractions around you from servers doing their job. With that said it's not the worst theater quality I've seen before. I think this is a great niche business model. I don't get out for many movies and for the movies I do get out for I want to see them on the high tech stuff so for first viewings I wil read more

Dinner and movie - classic date night! And flix let's you combine both as well as have a beer with your show. While it can get expensive to come here, it isn't really that much more than the regular movie with treats. Plan ahead though because you need to get into the theater in time to place your order (and they don't allow late seating). Wait staff are friendly and walk you through the process of how to do silent ordering during the show and how to indicate you need items cleared away. For my kids, this is a novel experience that makes special movie night even more special. The food is decent and moderately priced. Now, shh.... the show's about to begin! read more

Good for watching movies. Terrible service for the food & drink. The food is usually decent.

Brewflix staff are always great, They are quick to take care of your needs and they're better than most the wait staff in a full-scale restaurant. I love on the show specialty movies for the holidays! However if their food is pretty average and their popcorn usually is the best thing they've got. Also I know the beer that they brew is one of their main draws to go in there but if you are not a beer drinker their alcoholic drink selection is lacking. read more

Amazing food but the staff was a little rude I would consider coming here it is well kept and the films are great!

This is a great addition to Merle Hay Mall and provides something unique for a movie theater in Des Moines. The customer service is fantastic. Everyone is friendly and attentive. It is a big location that takes up the entire 2nd floor of Merle Hay Mall. I was impressed by the technology that allows you to reserve seats for the movie and that some of the waitstaff are utilizing tablets for taking orders. Now for the movie experience-- it was wonderful! They seat you half an hour before the movie so you have time to order off the full menu. The menu has some great selections and it's all made in-house, so it's all local and none of the frozen stuff you usually see at chain restaurants. The first time went was during their brunch/breakfast hour and had the scrambled eggs platter which was delicious. Their steak breakfast burrito is tasty too. Lunch and dinner choices are good as well. I like their chicken tenders, fries, and pasta options. The prices are reasonable and definitely give you more for your money than the usual overpriced popcorn, candy, and drinks. Initially, I was concerned that moviegoers eating food would be distracting but it really wasn't besides if anyone happen to drop silverware on a hard surface. Because the sound is so loud, that typically covers up those noises. The only thing that took me awhile to get used to was eating in the dark. There is a dim light on the tables but it's not too bright. The best way to see your meal is to wait for bright moments in the movie (e.g. a scene that's outdoors during daytime), otherwise you'll get used to it. During the movie, you have the ability to do silent ordering through the notepad on your table and the button you can push to get the server to come. Overall, I think this is a great addition to Merle Hay Mall and the surrounding Des Moines area! I would recommend this to all moviegoers. read more

Goodbye, AMC and all other cinemas. Flix has TROUNCED you in every single way. At least in my book. And if you share my desires for theaters, (included below) you should never return to any old cinema ever again. So, this means you, if you like: - Drinking beer while watching a movie - Eating GOOD food at the theater (fried pickles, burgers, pizza, hummus, you name it!) - Reserving your seats upon booking tickets - Paying reasonable money for food at the theater (read: $4 for a bucket of popcorn that would cost you $8 anywhere else!) - NOT seeing children at the theater (they can't come in after 7 PM!) [no offense to you parents, I just like date night to be adults-only.] I'm not sure I can give you more of a reason to go to Flix for your next movie, but even if you don't want to go for a movie, you should still make your way there soon. Since it's located right in the middle of Merle Hay, all you mall-haters can unite at the bar for some EXCELLENT craft brews. This bar has one of the best selections in Des Moines. Craft beer fans unite! This place is absolutely awesome. read more

Movie was great. Service was BEYOND horrible. My appetizer was cold. My partner didn't get his food until the movie was nearly over and it was cold. We got billed for drinks we never ordered. We aren't likely to go back again. Terribly managed! read more

Edit - changed to four stars last visits great. Is she coming back? So me and the wife finally got around to going to Flix Brewhouse. I was dieing to see Mad Max and a co-worker suggested I might like Flix. Ordered tickets online and reserved good seats...awesome! Got seated and our server explained how everything worked. Ordered just pop and popcorn and everything was fine. We had a decent experience only complaint being the wait staff were running around talking and it was a tiny bit difficult to conentrate on movie. After the second time we went to Flix Brewhouse we had a much better experience. I noticed in other people's reviews they mention a lot of the same issues. I will list some tips to follow to make your experience great. 1. Flix is not a regular theater so don't expect your movie experience to be like one. Pick a movie that is best for a date night. One you wouldn't mind seeing but not super excited about, like a comedy or chick flick. 2. Show up early and buy your tickets right away. I recommend reserving seats online. 3. While you are waiting for seating look through the menu. Get a really good idea of what you're going to order. Keep in mind how long the movie is and that you will probably have a 15-20 minute wait between wait staff visits and you will receive bill two thirds the way through movie. 4. When you are seated and ordering make sure to order everything you are going to be wanting and the portion sizes are on par with bars so order what will work for you. I stress this as the wait staff will not be as attentive to you as if you were at a restraunt. 5. I can't stress enough the movie choice makes the experience. No matter where you sit people will be walking in front of you throughout the movie. So pick something that doesn't require your attention 100% of the time. With that out of the way on to the food. The popcorn is decent. I felt it was a bit under salted compared to other theaters but health wise probably a better choice. Beer. I got the Golden and was satisfied. I ordered an appetizer of fried pickles and there were about middle of the road. The pizza we ordered was the Margherita pizza and found it very delicious. Much impressed with it I highly reccomend. In conclusion if you want the theater experience you are use to you will not find it here. Flix reminds me of what Billy Joe's Picture Show was like growing up, food drink and movies. read more

My wife and I had the opportunity to attend a soft opening of Flix Brewhouse last week and we were very impressed. The full menu wasn't yet available nor were any Flix brewed beers due to the pre-opening, but we enjoyed what we were able to try. We each had a draft beer, shared a hummus and pita appetizer, and had two entrees - the southwest chicken salad and steak tacos. Everything we had was good. I describe the food as a better version of Chilis or Applebee's. This clearly isn't a fine dining establishment, but the food was better than anticipated. I was concerned that the servers, eating, and ordering would be a distraction to the movie but it really didn't bother us at all. The call lights for orders during the movie are unobtrusive and the amble space between rows allows food and drinks to be delivered/cleared with little to no notice of the "ninja" servers as Flix calls them. All of the staff was more than friendly and seemed like they had been working there for much longer than a couple weeks. We look forward to returning for a full menu, Flix beers, and a newer film. I think Flix is a great addition to Des Moines and the Merle Hay Mall should be lucky to have them! read more

Went for the first time last night and saw Trainwreck. Theatre is very clean and nice, but that should be expected since its new. We ordered two Pepsi's and an appetizer when we were seated. We were told by the waiter that our dinners would be approximately 35 to 40 minutes. 10 minutes later out comes the appetizer less then one minute later followed by the dinner. We then waited another 20 minutes for our original two drinks. The couple in front of us talked through the whole movie as atleast 5 different servers walked pass and said nothing. There are plenty of places to go to see a movie and we'll just choose to have a nice dinner beforehand. Almost forgot to mention.... The food is basically frozen section grocery store food heated up and served to you in the dark. This is a nice place for a high school/college age date night... Other then that I would avoid. To answer your reply..... Maybe you didn't catch the whole it took 20 minutes to get 2 drinks that we ordered when we were seated... That's 20 minutes after our appetizer and dinner were served... For Pepsi... Not mixed drinks or beer.... Or maybe you missed the part about the people talking that at a minimum 5 of your employees walked past and said nothing to...I can understand from your lack of comprehension to my post where your employees get their training. And as for you "pulling back the curtain" please save your cut and paste reply. I spoke to a former "cook" of Flix and if you consider reheating fish and warming premade tortillas cooking from scratch then you should just not reply to honest posts and keep going with your piss-poor business model. read more

If you're going to see a movie and want dinner and everything all in one this is a great place. Beers are great here too. Only real reason for the 3 star is my experience only dining with no movie. A few times we have sat down and waited about 10 minutes without being helped so we've left. read more

While we had heard about this place, we had not gone before. We've been missing out! The seats were so comfortable I could fall asleep. The service was great and she was very attentive. The food was all good and everyone had good things to say. The mango jalapeño slaw that came with the fish and chips was a perfect compliment. The whole experience was fantastic and even our finicky 3 year old was focused and entertained as well as saying he liked his food. We loved that the tables slid out to accommodate all size of people, including kids. read more

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I've been here several times now and at this point I am just dumbfounded by the complications with their service. Basically, if you decide to go early to enjoy a drink, the service is really great from the bar. They're quick and very smart with suggestions as to what you might like. Once you're actually in the theater, it all goes downhill. For example, I literally just got out of a movie there (so you know how fresh this is in my mind) , we wrote down our order minutes from sitting down and it took 20 minutes maybe more for anyone to come get our orders. My friend next to me ordered popcorn and a water, we ordered 2 orders of fries. My sister wanted a side of ranch which I wrote on the order ticket as well. My friend didn't get his water, we didn't get ranch for my sister... My boyfriend was still hungry so we attempted to order him some mac and cheese and one more beer each. 30 whole minutes later and my beer arrives. Not sure what happened to his... Maybe 25 minutes after that we get the check for one beer and one mac and cheese which we never received. The 2 orders of fries are on my friend next to us' ticket. Then we pressed the button to have things fixed... they didn't even ask if we still wanted the rest of our food, but they did have the ticket fixed. This place must waste so much food. Like they're putting the orders in but they aren't bringing them out to people? Or they are taking them to the wrong tables. This isn't the first time this has happened. They don't have their system in place correctly. I've been to the Alamo draft house in Austin, TX multiple times which is the exact same concept except they have it all down. You have the same server through the whole experience which is wonderful and something you will NOT see at Flix. On top of that, you get your food shortly after you order and you don't get distracted wondering where your food or drinks are. I want to love this place like I love the Alamo... but the service is too bad. read more

Great first experience! Waiters were not seen and not heard, popcorn was great, and service was impeccable for this intuitive establishment. The beer was good! The food looked great! Loved the space available at a theater! Go here! You'll love it! read more

Rip off ! Charging $10.50 PLUS tax & no senior price is a rip off ! Adding 18% tip is also ridiculous! We don,t need to come back !

I think we hit this place at the perfect time because despite my concerns based on other reviews, we had a FABULOUS time. We saw Minions on an oppressively hot Saturday and the theater was mostly empty. That was probably our greatest win. We ordered tickets online ahead of the show, walked right up to the bar to order an initial round of beers, and walked in to the theater at our proper cue time. The theater was comfortable with plenty of aisle room for walking around other guests. We were on the accessible aisle in office chairs rather than stationary recliners but enjoyed the flexibility of that experience. Minus only one star because the food was pricey for what you get. The same pickle chips elsewhere would be twice the size for the same cost. Similarly the fish wrap was just blah and small for the order. That said, it IS a movie theater. The prices otherwise are so very reasonable and we had a great time. Give it a shot on a movie that has been out a few days and on a day/night that's likely to be less crowded. It's worth the experience. read more

There's something that just feels right about this place. Like peas and carrots - a good beer and the cinema just mesh so well together. (They may also have peas and carrots too, but I'm not 100% on their vegetable medley). I went here for the first time for one of their special events, and I can say they not only met, but exceeded my expectations. Perhaps because it's newer, but it's interior and exterior were very clean. Everything was well groomed and smoothly managed. The theaters did not appear, as some, grimy and sticky. They layout of the actual viewing screens were nicely laid out. The comfortable chairs with easy to maneuver tabletops. My wife was especially impressed. She has something similar near her hometown in Texas, Alamo Drafthouse, and she said this places leaps and bounds above it cleanliness-wise. (Also, geographically, but she's not much for my humor). Another impressive factor is their food and drinks. I, personally, enjoy homebrewing and am always partial to those establishments that brew their own beer as well. Flix does, and mine was surprising good! I shouldn't say 'surprisingly', but when you think of all the other genres of business they're dipping their toes in, you may expect them to have a "lesser-than-great" output to one of them. From my experience, they definitely do NOT. We ordered just appetizers, but they were also delicious, of course. Now for the big kicker - it's affordable. Our film ticket was only $7.00! Their food prices were incredibly reasonable. We paid for an entire dinner and movie night out for about 5-10% less than we normally do, and that doesn't include the gas we saved by having it at all one location. I cannot guarantee that the tickets for the film you see here will be seven dollars, or that your particular dinner or drink order will be as good as mine, but I can guarantee you this a Des Moines MUST-GO. If not for anything but the experience. We had a great time for a fair price, and definitely have a new spot for a movie-date nights. read more

Flix has a great business model. Movies, food, drinks and comfortable, amazing theaters. I'm starting my review at 3 stars because there are some things they get right, and other things they definitely need to work on. First off, they have a killer beer selection. My friend and I chose the Luna Rosa Wit, which was really smooth and perfect for summer. It had coriander and blood orange undertones. It made me excited to come back and try more of their in house brews. Our server was very friendly, and as attentive as we needed her to be. I wish I would have gotten bar napkins for my glass, as the condensation from my glass made my table really wet. When we asked for recommendations for food, she told us that no one had anything negative to say about the food. So, game on? Not so much. I ordered the fish burrito, which by the description sounded like a fish taco with fried fish, cabbage slaw and a baja sauce. When it came out, the tortilla tasted like it had been sitting out, as it was hard. If there was sauce in the burrito, I missed it. The fish had a good flavor, but I was so distracted by the dryness of it all. I ended up putting some of the really tasty black beans that came as a side on top of my burrito to liven it up. Thankfully, I had my delicious beer to wash it down. My friend had chicken strips and fries, which she said were fine, but she didn't get the gravy she was supposed to get. The theater was cozy. The leather seats were comfortable and the tables were far enough away where they weren't distracting or in the way when I didn't need it. I also really liked the scenes of other movies they played before our movie started. I will definitely be back. I may spend more time looking over the menu and asking questions. I hope small issues are worked out, because this place could be incredible!!! read more

Flix Brewhouse - Clair's excited! - Breweries Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Food is okay. Love the Scottish Ale. Appreciate the convenience of food, drinks and movies! Staff is very efficient and friendly.

My brother-in-law and I went there over the Christmas break. It is a very cool restaurant/bar/theater concept. They have a large variety of microbrews/craft beers for any type of beer drinker. The Luna Rosa Wit was a good beer in the belgian style of a Blue Moon, but better. The bartender was very friendly and gave us the low down on the beers and the menu. We ordered our beers and drank about half of the glass and then decided to finish inside the theater. The theater was very clean. The seats are very comfortable. It is nice to have the table that extends toward you to make it easier to eat and drink. Our server was very friendly and explained how the ordering system worked. The pizza was great. I cannot vouch for the whole menu, but it does offer a large variety of items. For a brand-new place, they seem to be organized and ready to impress. By the way, they do have a kids menu with several options. You can order just about anything from the theater menu, food, apps, candy, popcorn, etc. We will be back! read more

Not too many veg options but it was easy to find a good meal. Great seats and tables. Be prepared to pay more than you might want to especially if you have some of their beers. Will be back. read more

Flix Brewhouse represents an interesting foray into the food/drinks + movie concept. Here's the run-down: Seats were comfy and the arrangement of the table that slides towards you is a positive design feature that allows for more comfortable consumption of food and beverages. The screen was a bit on the small side, but the sound was ok. Servers were unobtrusive. I had a Southwest Chicken Salad. It was so bland that it was barely edible. For beer, I tried their Umbra Chocostout and I found it disappointing. I was hoping for a brew with some heft and chocolate flavor, but it had no chocolate flavor and was pretty flavorless for a stout. Overall, the experience was ok. I would certainly come back, but I would order different food and beverage selections for sure. read more

*Vegans of Iowa* If anyone knows me, they know I'm a cinema freak. This is the business model I like from a theater: Good selection of movies(including classics), good seating, good sound, and rules of conduct(shut up and stay off your phone). With that said, let's get to what makes this theater different; the food and service. The food here for vegans is to be desired at the moment. All we get is a stripped down salad, or the hummus plate. Granted, the hummus plate is killer! But, that's usually the only option we have around town at the places that don't care to acknowledge their vegan patrons. The service has gotten to be pretty darn good. Especially on slow nights(which is when I prefer to see movies). This place is promising as long as they keep the quality control. But, let's get some more vegan options in there, eh? read more

It saddens me to give a low review as I had such high expectations that where not meet. Movie experience is good. Service when dining in the lobby area, not good. I've been a couple times and this area is unfortunately constant. Service is slow, staff barely knows the menu. read more

Worst service ever! If you plan on going to the Flex Brewhouse make sure you have plenty of patience and have snacks on hand. I was clean up tables for the staff. It took 30 mins for my beverages to show up during the movie. I will never go back!!! read more

I have always had a good time here. They have great service during the movie for food or beer, and a full on bar as well outside of the theaters. The only downside is one bathroom on one side of the whole set up, so if you're in theaters six through eight it's a long walk and a long wait in between movies. I don't think I'll goto another theatre if I can help it. Tgey Brew their own beer and usually have a specialty beer for big movie events! read more

Flix Brewhouse - My fav is the Lupulas IPA - Breweries Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Overall experience was horrible and I probably will not be going back. We decided to book our reservations online to save time. The site specifies that you need to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your show time in order to properly be seated. That's alright... So for our 7:30 show we arrived at 6:50. We didn't actually get into the theater until 7:50. They were quite busy... But I still don't understand why they had 7 employees goofing off at the ticket counter and not having them help... Or maybe take orders... Or something. After you are seated... There's a few places that don't actually have a table. So pay attention to your seats you choose.. Otherwise someone in your group will be eating from their lap. After getting the waitress to finally take our initial drink and food order 10 minutes into the film she was very polite and you could tell she was extremely overwhelmed. Perhaps the 6 or 7 employees up at the ticket counter could help take orders instead of flirting with each other. I'm sure once the initial orders have been taken they can go back and still have plenty of time to play grab ass. The food arrived about 30 minutes later. The fries were cold. They weren't even a little bit warm. The burger itself was dry. I didn't even bother trying to get a refill the movie would have been over by the time I received it. Be sure you use the facilities before you get seated. There are only one set of bathrooms and if you're unfortunate enough to get seated on the wrong side you will need your ticket to get out.. Walk across the bar.. Show your ticket to the other side.. And then repeat the process in reverse to get back to your theater. I would recommend if you choose this theater to eat beforehand and just enjoy the movies and beer. read more

After two visits, I don't believe I am impressed. Theatres are nice, varying sizes with comfy seats. Food is decent, a bit over priced for what I've ordered, but I guess you pay for the convenience. The wait staff, while friendly, is either overworked or understaffed. Incorrect bills, items ordered that either took half a movie to arrive - or not arrive at all - and a few unanswered call lights. Right now the experiences I have had will most likely prevent me from coming back. The convenience of the food during the movie is nice, but there are other theatres in the area providing better seating, screens, and cost less to attend. read more

So I've been here a couple times and I've never had any issues until tonight. Since the theater was not very busy, you would think the service would be great but it was far from it. I had ordered chicken wings and my sister had also ordered some wings and a sandwich. Mine came out right away but my sisters never did. After some waiting we finally paged the waiter who went to go check on the order. Turns out the girl never put in her order. The waiter said management was going to take care of it and they wouldn't have to pay for the wings and sandwich and that the order will be out pronto. Keep in mind we are already 20-30 minutes into the movie. So I'm thinking awesome they offered to pay for it to makeup for it, but then her second order never came out! She waited to give them time to make it but still nothing. The movie by this time is almost done! They were starting to bring checks out for people to pay and I again asked where her order was. They forgot again!! Horrible customer service and horrible response from management. How do you forget someone's order twice?? Once is understandable, the second time is ridiculous. To top it off they must have served some bad chicken because I ended up with food poisoning later on that night. It was the only place I went out to eat and was suffering the consequences until 5 am this morning. Needless to say it will be awhile before I go back to this establishment. Hopefully by then they will get their management in order. read more

Flix Brewhouse - Wings - Breweries Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Why. Why. Why. Why does Minneapolis not have this wonderful combination of brewery, restaurant and movie theater? We had girls night here. Left the little darlings behind to enjoy a glass of wine and an art house film. LIES LIES LIES ALL LIES!! We showed up in the afternoon for delicious beer and Magic Mike XXL. Oh it's true and every moment was a treat. You order prior to the movie, food, beer etc. And then you push a little button and a server will quietly come around to you to pick up your written order during the movie. We were given lots of little samples of beers. I had a chocolate stout, a wheat, a sour, a belgium maybe? I was not impressed with the beer. The sour literally tasted like drinking cheese...or vomit. The chocolate was too sweet. My brother in law mentioned that he thought Flix should wittle down their list and really expertly craft those beers instead of having an extensive list of mediocre brews and I agree completely. I ended up happily drinking a non house beer. I'd recommend asking for samples. I believe the server said he could give us up to 3 free. The food was surprisingly good. Pizza, fried pickles, hummus all fresh and tasty. I expected bad bar food and got deliciousness. The theater itself was great. Little trays that pull up, comfortable seats. Really fun. Service was friendly and competent. I loved this place. One of the highlights of my trip to Des Moines. (Channing Tatum without a shirt didn't hurt either.) ;) read more