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Nitehawk Cinema

4.4 (759 reviews)
Open 3:30 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Vincent W.

Local cinema similar to Alamo drafthouse with limited screenings. There's a bar and kitchen available for ordering before/during screenings. Also events hosted here often. The seats in theater 2(located in the basement) are upgraded. Reminder this cinema is petite. Despite it being a premium cinema, can be a but sparse for tickets. Worth it since it's more controlled and comfortable. There's multiple restrooms upper and lower levels. You have to choose seats for dining services and present tickets. Yet, theater 2 has glitchy service and no WiFi since its basement level. Best to screen shot email confirmation. I like how my group server took our food order after the movie started. They always mention to write orders on note after reviewing the menu under table. There's vegan options available. I ordered the coconut oil popcorn, which was good, but I think it was real butter or couldn't tell. You must have a card to put on file before ordering. Please don't chat at the theater, it mentions every time before screening. The staff will act accordingly. People attend dine in theaters for elevated controlled experience. Let's keep it that way. Definitely give this theater a try if you're looking for a quaint movie night.

Jae P.

Visited on Saturday night with reservation. The reservation can be done online. This one is located close to l train, bedford Ave stop ~10 min walking distance. Plenty of street parking is available too. This movie theater is one of the most hipster theater I have been. Very retro-feel interior and exterior design. Loved their atmosphere with mixed modern and retro designs. There wasn't any person for direction, but it's pretty easy to navigate yourself. Make sure to arrive a bit earlier to find the room. The phone signal gets cut off on theater room 2. Be sure to screenshot your ticket. When you sit down, the server will come to check your ticket and take order. Ordering is very simple. There are paper and pencil. You just need to write down what you want. Food quality is very impressive. Semi fine dining experience. It is pricey as compared to other dining movies, but I think it is worth that price. I was very happy with the food.

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Clari B.

Rarely are there ever any real concerning issues with this nitehawk but y'all come on. Lately foods not above lukewarm and is overall lacking. If you run out of an ingredient then let the customer know don't just wing it then pretend that's how it's suppose to be. But most of all don't rush to serve barely lukewarm food (and please stop serving bone dry grilled chicken). Huge no. I love this theater for the small rooms, usually delicious food, and drinks (see yummy cocktail pic:). I always write a note and leave them on the items I absolutely loved or can't consume which normally it gets addressed properly. This time around I was made to believe a lettuce wrap, which only had the beef and kimchi, was part of my cold meal (damn it if I didn't get gaslit because I just dropped the issue since its never ok to talk during a movie). However no where was it listed in the menus, online or the physical one, that the flour tortilla would be substituted with a lettuce wrap and items would be omitted. Overall still the best dine in theater in the state, so far, and 100% better than all AMC/Regal.

C D.

I love this place. One of my favorite experiences here was going to a brunch screening of Moonstruck with a friend.

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Totally enjoyed my experience here . The staff was friendly knowledge and helpful . Food was yummy and the drinks strong . I will be back !

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This spot is cute way to watch a film local in your neighborhood with good bites and strong drinks

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Ask the Community - Nitehawk Cinema

Do the seats recline?

Not really, in my opinion. They did get new seats. Compared to the old ones they are fantastic. Pop in for a visit and check it out for yourself:)

When I reserve a table, is it for 2 seats?

Hello, Tickets are for one seat, so if you are buying tickets for 2 people please select two seats. There is a table between each set of 2 seats, so we recommend selecting seats that share a table (the key at the top of the theater/ seat selection… Read more

Which row is the best to sit at? Is the second row too close to screen?

depends on what kinda of view you prefer. I found the center to be the comfiest with the best view.

Is this place kid friendly on a Sunday afternoon? Want to bring my 12 year old and his 3 friends to watch a movie and enjoy the whole dine in experience..

It is during the daytime, there is a cutoff for kids in the theater later at night

How early should you arrive to get a good seat? or have an ample seat selection?

Roughly 30 minutes for a popular movie.

Is food served to your seats or is it a standard order at a kiosk type thing?

Directly to your seat. You write your order on a piece of paper, put it on the table, and somebody comes to take your order, and then bring you food and drinks.

Is this the best theatre in nyc?

No I won't say that. In Brooklyn its probably in the top 2. The other being the alamo draft house.

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Updated review: Still not a fan of the personal bag check, but I'm bumping up my rating thanks to…read moresome clear upgrades since my last review. The electric recliners with built-in trays are seriously comfortable, and the theater is consistently clean and far less chaotic than most Manhattan spots. The screen and sound pack a punch, and the location--tucked into a newly energized corner of Battery Park City--makes it easy to pair your movie with a great meal or drink nearby. That said, finding the place is its own mini-quest. You have to weave through the Conrad Hotel and ride what feels like a pilgrimage of escalators (especially when the elevators are down... which is often). Overall, a solid movie night once you actually get there.

I kind of do miss being a regular in this area and also a sometime regular to this theater. The…read moreBattery Park area was not as accessible right after 9/11 but I am not sure if the average customer does come from very far distances to come here. The seating has always been pretty nice , to me much nicer than most AMC theaters except maybe Dolby. This does seem like a premier seating experience at least sometimes, it does. The theater has always been a good time with friendly staff and nice looking theaters but union square and Times Square regular are closer and more regular options for me. I look forward to actually coming back here soon though, hopefully an early 2026 visit once the calendar does change this time.

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My favorite of all time cinemas, the Paris, is the longest running Art-House style cinema in New…read moreYork City. It was built by the French distributor Pathé as a showcase for the film industry and opened its doors at 4 West 58th Street on September 13, 1948. Located across the street from the iconic Plaza Hotel, north, and Bergdorf Goodman, south, it is Manhattan's only remaining single-screen cinema, and largest movie theater with 535 seats. The elegant theater, with its distinctive Arte Moderne style became a première cinema venue for the best films from around the world. Over time many hits such as: Zefirelli's 'Romeo and Juliet' 1968 (Italy), 'A Room With a View' 1985 by James Ivory (UK) , et le film 'Belle de Jour' 1967 (France) directed by Luis Buñuel, were introduced to the United States with an introductory theatrical run at our beloved Paris. Currently, the streaming platform, Netflix operates the cinema giving new life to the ultimate landmark of New York's multi-cultural movie theatre attendees. As Netflix's New York flagship theater, the Paris is the home to exclusive theatrical engagements, premières, special events, retrospectives, filmmaker & actors live appearances, while offering a wide range of unique screenings and noteworthy Q&A discussions. The Paris is truly New York's première movie palace for cinema lovers! Merci beaucoup. Enjoy!

Adam Driver whining/bragging in Marriage Story that he was on the cover of Time Out New York is…read morebetter on the big screen. (Click on my Substack for more Baumbach thoughts including my brief interaction with the auteur, as awkward as many of his finest scenes). You may have heard about the successful company that helped destroy movie theaters by pivoting to "content" meant to promote purchases of high-end TVs and nice couches. (Related, I went to Best Buy and didn't recognize anything. Is that a thermostat? A stereo? A smart garden hose?) This company was so successful, that after Knives Out was heralded as single-handedly reviving non-Marvel film, its sequel was withheld from the theaters it allegedly saved. (BTW, if you were planning to tell me to watch the amazing 53-part Quibi streaming series about The Golden Age Of Hollywood, don't bother). But after Netflix helped destroy theaters, it did a nice thing. It's one of those ironic moments like the purse-snatcher scene in Jay Kelly. It signed a lease that helped the Paris avoid the fate of the Ziegfeld and a million others, in a world where the AMC theaters that destroyed all the independents have been suffering themselves. So, while it was vile that Netflix thought Roma should be seen on TVs, it was nice of them to show it at the Paris, especially for the unusually vibrant sound. I saw Train Dreams Saturday. I suppose, like the kid in Squid and The Whale, I am a philistine. I wish I could praise its morose existentialism but I'm not quite on board. However, I did appreciate the majesty of the northwestern fires and falling trees in this venue. There was no assigned seating; not sure if this is just temporary, but if they keep that policy I might be obliged to overlook Netflix's evil and upgrade to 5 stars.

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This past Sunday, I caught a screening of Kid Koala's Space Cadet at the IFC Center. It was the…read moreEast Coast premiere of the animated film during NYICFF. I always enjoy going to the IFC Center to watch movies, but this was the first time I went there during a film festival. It was a cool experience to watch the movie, and also vote on the feature and short film shown beforehand. IFC consistently has interesting and diverse programming and collaborations for people who love movies and movie-making.

There was an apparent cultural clash at today's Veteran's Day screening of "E.T." When a guy yelled…read more"sit down!" and subsequently "turn the light off and sit down!" I reckon he was more from the "you didn't even know that the Angenieux lens in Jaws was an homage to George Melies?!" camp, and didn't welcome the 8-year-olds who had a day off from school. Or maybe it was his own kid, which is awful in a different way. But a 10:55 movie starting at 10:55 can be a shocker in today's AMC-ized world. You can't blame IFC for that, but they need better internal consistency on starting times. On the plus side, where they have been hiding Theater 3? I usually wind up in the broom closet-type screens but this was a good one, with beautiful sound for the John Williams score. As many conspire against the theatrical film business including the industry itself, I appreciate IFC's well-chosen stash of oldies and its quirkier newer offerings like Secret Mall Apartment. And I'm also on Team Unassigned Seats.

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This review is for Regal Union Square and honestly... it's one of my favorite Regals, period…read more I love me a Regal in general, but this location? It just hits different. And let's start with the main reason -- 4DX. If you have never seen a movie in 4DX, please go. I'm not even asking, I'm telling you. It's an experience. The seats move, the effects, the whole vibe -- it really pulls you into the movie. I've seen a few films in 4DX here, and every single time it's been a good time. What I also love about this location is that it doesn't feel as overwhelming as some of the bigger theaters, like Times Square. You go to Regal Times Square and it's just... a lot. Crowds on crowds on crowds. And me? I'm an antisocial social butterfly. Sometimes I just want to go to the movies, sit in peace, enjoy my snacks, and be in my own little world. This location lets me do that. The theaters are usually clean, which y'all already know is a big deal for me, and overall, I've consistently had a good experience here. Now let's talk about that upstairs bar -- because yes, they have one. You can grab a drink and really set the vibe for your movie night. Just a heads up though: bring your physical ID. Don't try to show them your ID on your phone -- they're not accepting that. It's their rule, so just come prepared. I will say, the bartender situation can be a little hit or miss. There's one in particular who can come off a little... spicy. Slight attitude, a little slick with it. But if you match energy, you'll be alright -- he adjusts real quick. Still, customer service is customer service, and consistency matters. Another thing I love is that they bring movies back. Like, they really cater to movie lovers. I've seen them do Marvel marathons, bring back the Harry Potter film series films, and even special showings like Demon Slayer: Mugen Train -- which I actually went to see with my son in 4DX, and it was AMAZING. And if you're like me and you love the collectible cups and popcorn buckets? This is the spot. Because somehow, they always have them. Meanwhile, Times Square be sold OUT every time. All in all, I love this Regal. It's my go-to when I want a good movie experience without the chaos. Good movies, good vibes, cleaner, calmer, and when it hits, it really hits. If you know, you know.

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