In all honestly, I love this movie theater! I love the food and the workers are nice and patient! The food is REALLY good, I would really recommend the popcorn, it is truly the best popcorn I've ever tried! I wish I could eat it everyday! I think this movie theater is one of the best I've ever been to and it's also clean. Definitely will always come back here! read more

I want to give it 5 stars because I want more places like this to exist, but there are a few issues standing in the way. This review may seem mostly critical, but that's because I really love the place and these issues stand out against what could be such a great experience. 1. I come here (and to to the Williamsburg location) regularly for anime screenings. I've noticed that the selections being shown lately at both locations are sometimes via low-quality video files from (I assume) torrent sites. The subtitles can be poorly positioned and contain formatting and spelling errors; the same type of positional and grammatical errors that occur when subtitles are converted directly from PGS to SRT with little to no extra formatting or QC passes. The video encodes are also sometimes poor quality. I noticed a while back that the Galaxy Express 999 showing had video that was aggressively smoothed over, destroying the finer details available from better sources. I know that movie well, so it was the first time I became really aware of the problem. The copies of some of these films I have at home look way better than the processed versions I'm paying to see in the theater, and that should never be the case. I can't imagine the Nitehawk staff are encoding these themselves, since if they had the source material they could just as easily just play the raw video files or encode at a really low CRF for much better results. And if they are downloading the films, they could instead pay the $20 for a Blu-ray or at least source higher quality encodes and subtitles, since these screenings are many people's only opportunity to see these movies in a theater. 2. The selection of films has been not great lately. This year, we had: The Dagger of Kamui, All You Need Is Kill, Urusei Yatsura 2, 100 Meters... these movies are not good. Some are awful. That said, we do get good stuff often! We get more good than bad. But these special screenings don't happen often (once a month, usually) and we've been on a losing streak lately so it's worth mentioning. 3. Theater 4 sucks. I saw a 4:3 movie there, which is already limiting the screen real estate, but the projectionist also closed curtain over part of the left side of the visible image. It stayed that way for the entire movie, and I was seated way over on the left so I was getting wrecked by it. On top of that, the projector in that theater seems of especially low quality, with an obvious screen door effect that distracts from the experience. 4. The food has dropped in quality. The donut dish they are currently offering is dry, oily, and totally inedible (my partner and I couldn't finish more than one each, we ended up tossing them). The other food items are also of lower quality than the Williamsburg location. I assume the ingredients are all the same, so maybe it's just an overworked staff since it's much bigger? Anyway, I really don't spend as much on food at Prospect Park as I do in Williamsburg because I'm not confident in the quality of the food I'm about to get. Overall, I love the Nitehawk theaters. I definitely dump more time and money into these places than any other businesses, really. I just wanted to voice my disappointment with recent showings in the hopes that things will change, because traveling to Prospect Park (not close to me) to see a hand-picked movie that isn't good, is visually compromised, is poorly subtitled, and is being shown on a low quality projector with the screen partially covering it just bums me out. Hoping my review does some good in improving things, I guess. Looking forward to changing this to 4 stars this year if/when any one of the above issues are resolved, and then up to 5 stars when a few more of them are resolved! These spots are still my homes away from home. The staff work their asses off and the food CAN be solid with some more care. Don't let my bitching about anime screenings turn you off to seeing any other film there. My complaints are hyper specific, and odds are you aren't going there to see anime anyway. read more

Very disappointing experience at Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park. They sold me a ticket knowing I had my baby with me and even provided a designated stroller section. An employee, Jericko, repeatedly complained about my phone being on vibrate and its light, then asked me and my baby to leave because my baby was talking, even though he was not crying. I had already ordered food and was told I could finish eating in the lobby. If babies are not allowed to make any noise, that should have been explained before selling me a ticket. I felt embarrassed and poorly treated, and I will not be returning. read more

The place is run down, and not in a chic way I think they are going for. The seats are really close together and don't recline back. You have to share a table with whoever is next to you which can be cramped for space. The theater also smelled like mildew mixed with cleaning products. Food is ok, but very expensive for what you get. Service is nice but sometimes disruptive. I'd save my my money on this. read more

The most disgusting disrespectful movie theatres I've ever in my life been to. The movie starts at 5 I have an email saying show to the people at the movie to get in. It's like a bar movie so there's NO movie people checking your ticket. On the big screen, all it says is a times for the movie which I already knew because I'm the one that selected the ticket. I asked a gentleman at the bar. Where is resident evil? What theater all he had to do was say theatre 1 one he said look at your ticket. Look at your email. I don't know so I look at the ticket didn't see it immediately. I asked him to look at it so he reluctantly disrespectfully touches my phone grabs it yank it from Me And makes it bigger. I'm like OK. I didn't know that all you had to do was say it was in room one maybe if you had that on your signs then people wouldn't know and wouldn't have to ask questions. Anyway the man was totally disrespectful. The people that already paid their money ridiculous. I will never come back to this movie theater. the movie was cramped small seats. The popcorn was in I like Mixing bowl which is cool and their drinks were nice, but besides that I got better service from the waitress, but not the man who didn't want me to get into the movie couldn't tell me where the movie was at and he's at the front horrible customer service and especially does not need to be in the front NOT WANTING to Give directions he might harm other customers.. I don't pay my money and it's not cheap for me alone I paid $100 to deal with bullying then I take a pic just in case he lies about his name he takes a pic of me lmfao you're insane all I did was ASK what theatre is resident evil in ? His supposed boss comes out with him red hair, blue eyes with like a cord hanging out of his ear. I guess he's the security comes out. Looks at me and doesn't say anything doesn't apologize. Doesn't he see this man attacking me in front of the business. this place is insane. Who chases a customer out of a movie theater ? For asking what THEATER was resident Evil in ???Take your business your money somewhere else especially if you're minority don't patronize this place look buddy take a pic I'm not working you ARE get better customer service JOSHUA !! read more

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I always enjoy going to this theater. The service was great, they were pleasant attentive and good came out quickly. Went to see the super Mario movie with the kiddos. They had the kids meal (pizza and fries), popcorn and lemonade. No complaints from them. I had the fried chicken sandwich with a shade salad and a lychee martini. The sandwich flavors were good, but the texture but a bit fatty, salad was great, the martini was tiny and ok in flavor, I've had way better. Great movie and an overall enjoyable experience. read more

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Nitehawk Cinema is hands down one of my favorite places to watch movies, especially when I'm in the mood for smaller or independent films. It's such a refreshing alternative than going to the big commercial theaters. The ambiance is a lot less chaotic, and the overall vibe feels more personal and intentional. One of the biggest pros for me is the in-theater service. Having food and drinks brought right to your seat is such a treat, and the staff does an impressive job of being as discreet as possible during the movie. You can tell they really try not to distract the audience, which I really appreciate. If I had to point out a con, it's the seating. It's definitely not as plush or comfortable as the big chain theaters like AMC. But in a way, it adds to Nitehawk's charm as more of a family owned business. However, if I'm going in for a three-hour major film, I definitely prefer a comfier setup. I've been here watching a big Marvel film in the past, and the vibe doesn't match for me personally. Overall though, Nitehawk remains one of my go-to theaters in all of NYC. It's perfect for intimate screenings, and nights where I want a cozier, less crowded movie experience. read more

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I'm hesitant in filing this review, only because I'd not wholeheartedly wish to see lines forming outside waiting to have open seating for next viewing times. It was our 1st time visiting for quite awhile, & I must say it was a very pleasant experience. All staff were polite & attentive. All issues were handled with care & utmost understanding. We selected seats that were less than optimal, so needed to change them prior to showtime. The lounge on 2nd floor had a generous menu of cocktails available which can be taken to your seats. Prior to showtime, we had a waitress visit our seats to ask if we may desire add'l beverages or snacks. During film viewing, employees were sure to not obstruct any patrons' view by crouching during their passage back & forth. If you don't wish to wait for vacant restroom on upper theater level, there are multiple facility rooms on lounge floor just left of its entrance. We will gladly visit theater again if occasion arises in future. Thanks very much for a fully enjoyable evening experience! read more

Always a great cinematic experience at Nitehawk Prospect Park. Have been going here for years to see everything from major blockbusters to little-known indie films as well as throwback movies from my childhood. Always easy to get well-priced tickets online and there are tons of food and drink options to partake of during your showing. There is also a bar inside (for which a ticket is unnecessary) that plays movies and hosts trivia and other events. So glad to have a local neighborhood theatre to escape the big corporate multiplexes. read more

What a nice theatre w/ food and drink service. I really liked it. Seats were comfy, screen was good, ordered food. Popcorn in a metal mixing bowl w/ plenty of butter, corn fritters w/ a dipping sauce and hot dog bites w/ a honey mustard sauce. All good. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Waitresses were stealth! read more

I do enjoy being able to order food as I watch a movie but at the same time when the food is delivered it does take away from the experience. Despite that, the food is usually tasty, and the servers are nice. The table you share can be a little small if you're both ordering food but you'll be able to manage. Nice theatre all around. read more

Awesome movie theater we are so lucky to have in this neighborhood! This is a fun place to catch a movie. Quick service during the movie and a great variety of snacks and meals. And don't forget about the bar upstairs! It's a great place to meet with friends for a tasty drink. The $10 mystery cocktails are always fun and a good deal. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

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Nitehawk is a 3 level Cinema Cafe on the Corner of Prospect Park W & 14th Street. The location, just across the traffic circle from Prospect Park, is extremely convenient for Windsor Terrace, Park Slope & South Slope. We went to see Wicked, which we thought my Grandson would enjoy. He did, except for the "To Be Continued" ending. I'm a Musical Theatre lover. So I'm not always enamored with changes made for movie adaptations of Broadway Musicals or the Non Musical Theatre actors cast in the leading roles. That said, this review is for the theater not the movie. Nighthawk Cinema is ticketless. The server checks your digital seat confirmation on his first path through the row. Service was a bit slow. Our server could have easily taken our order when he checked our tickets so the food would have arrived quicker. It was written on the small sheet of paper provided for that purpose. I had checked the menu before arriving at the theater since I'm on a perennial diet. It was clever that they offered at least one menu item that was movie themed. For Wicked it was a cocktail, Elphaba's Elixir. I chose the Cornflakes Encrusted Chicken Tenders, which were surprisingly large & tasty. They came with Fries, which I never eat. But.....I did anyway. Of course I had to try the Elphaba's Elixir. The cocktail was good but was served in a tiny martini style glass. My Grandson chose the same, sans the cocktail. My son went with the more traditional popcorn. The food & drink were served without any napkins, straws, eating utensils or water. I first asked for a cocktail straw with the drink, because of shaky hands & lip. I was brought a regular sized straw which wouldn't stay in the tiny cocktail glass. I had to hold it for quite some time before the food was served. That finally provided a place to put the straw between sips. A request had to be made for water since the chicken & fries would have been a choking hazard otherwise. I removed a star from the otherwise excellent review because of simple & affordable necessities that should have been provided at the prices charged, The auditoriums were small with theater style seating. Ample sized non adjustable tables served two seats each. It was quite easy to slip into the comfortable seat with plenty of leg room. It was harder for this senior citizen to get up.:) The auditoriums were on 3 different floors with stairs or an elevator taking patrons to the upper floors. After the movie we waited for my son to pull the car around from his street parking spot. My Grandson & I waited in a comfortable alcove that had obviously been created in a renovation that removed the ticket booth. The remaining microphone portions mounted in the glass were a fun thing for my Middle School aged Grandson to play with. I explained that they had been a part of a ticket booth, pointing out the wood covering in the payment slot. In the midst of explaining to him about ticket booths, my son arrived & came inside because we weren't watching for him. I told him why we missed his arrival. Laughing, he told my Grandson "Yes, there was a time when theaters actually used paper tickets." :) Who would have thought that this would be archaic for Gen Alpha? Overall the theater experience was positive. The location is convenient & the theater comfortable with accessibility. But I'll always bring paper towels & request water instead of a cocktail. read more

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As I start to frequent Nitehawk more it is growing on me. It gives more of a family owned business than a commercial movie theater, that gives the feel of a local Brooklyn neighborhood spot. The service for food and drinks inside of the theater is impeccable. The servers are friendly, fast, and they come around often to clean your table, which is crucial if ordering more than 2 items. read more

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Came her to watch the Korean subtitled movie No Other Choice. The seats are spacious and there is a shared table to keep your drinks and snacks at the ready. Waitress service is a nice touch. The prices are for drinks and snacks are very reasonable and refills are half price. It has a indie feel and I really appreciate that it is not super commercialized. The sound and screen were just right too. read more

CHRISTINE THE MANAGER OF THE NITEHAWK IS A TERRIBLE PERSON. Tonight at the Nitehawk a member of my family had a medical emergency. Instead of being attentive to us, Christine thought of herself first, as I assume she does often. Not only did she shush me and my 12 year old sister who was in tears over the medical situation, she lied to us saying that "the EMTs cannot come into the theatre" and insisted that we step outside so not to get in the way of the other cinema goers. The only star I'm leaving is for the other staff member who was actually kind and helpful. It was despicable behavior of the MANAGER to claim to care about her theatre and theatregoers while actively risking the health of an audience member. Christine must be fired immediately, not purely because of this incident, rather because of what this showed about her character. read more

Come early! Then you can accurately order your food and enjoy the experience. We came after the credits and were able to order food but it was hard to read the menu. I did order the in house beef jerky. It was tasty and they gave a huge portion. I ordered a half pour. I would recommend stopping at the bar first they had happy hour! The seats were comfortable and I would go again. Parking is a little rough so leave with 10 minutes to circle the blocks. The service was laid back and inviting. I will be back! read more

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Saw the new Bob Marley movie One Love it's was amazing. The movie is based life of reggae singer and songwriter Bob Marley, from his rise to fame in the mid-1970s up until his death in 1981. Irie Rastafarian man The theatre is awesome. They have food service however this night the staff was a bit overwhelmed so I just got an ice coffee which was perfect bold as I like it. read more

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Regulary attend screenings here and enjoy them; programming (especially the Ridiculous Sublime!) is excellent and the food is consistently great (I still think about a cocktail they had for Dune). Recently worked with their events team for a birthday bash and they were fantastic; clear, communicative, and friendly. (And the catering was excellent.) read more

Was a really fun location to enjoy a movie and a meal with the family. The butter popcorn was amazing (a bit too much butter for my taste, but great nonetheless); my wife had their truffle popcorn which was the best! Good selection of drinks, especially non-alcoholic beer which I was very grateful for. Service was very good, and friendly. Just wish the seating was set differently; maybe I'm just spoiled with today's "stadium" seating found in newer theaters; the seating here was OG (where you hope the person that sits in front of you isn't super tall); but then again, that's the charm of such a theatre, right?! read more

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I missed a late showing and went the next day to see if they'd honor the ticket for another time. They won't they'll happily take your money and tell you to f-- off. I issued a charge back with my bank account and they lost me as a customer. Food is trash. read more

I really wanted to like this theater because it is the reincarnation of my former dating spot, The Pavillion, but it looks like it got downsized. The theater looks great from the front. They got a concession stand now that looks like a bar and a section to sit with new couches. The seats where you go watch the movies are smaller or at least it feels that way because of how squished we are to the next person. The tables are small that it seems impossible for two people to eat at the same time so we ordered one menu item each time to make sure we had space to place them. The soft beverages should have been free refills like the way it is in Alamo but was half off for refills instead. The truffle popcorn was too small for the price that was charged. There seemed to be more cocktail options than food in the menu. I did enjoy the pina colada, which relaxed me with a well-balanced amount of alcohol. The truffle popcorn was tasty but just not enough. I did not enjoy their nachos which has super spicy cheese. The movie screening was great so it wasn't a terrible experience but I've had better movie-dining experiences. read more

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- food menu food isn't that great tho i did like my summer salad i did not like fried macaroni, pork bites strawberry cheesecake ice cream was alright - full bar you can hang out in either if u don't have a ticket or for a pre-movie drink the bar is pretty lively too - seats in my theatre did not recline - assigned seating - $19 movie ticket - parking is not great - we sat at the extreme right angle in the third row and it was not a bad seat read more

I love this place! The convenience is undeniable why I come here! There is assigned seating and the kitchen is stocked! They make movie themed drinks that change with the movies rotation! And you can bring the kiddos and indulge as well! Yes they have kids menu! Yes they have brunch! Yes they have candy and popcorn! Yes, one flight up is a full stocked bar!!! Yes you will never leave here! Until you run out of money!!! read more

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Good spot for movie and dine-in. If you're looking for high quality cinema this is not the place. The food was good but if you want friendly service again this is not the place. The bartenders at the bar also should recognize the prices are absurd so service with a smile wouldn't hurt. Clean restrooms and ultimately clean environment. My go to dine-in movie theater in bk is Syndicated but I'd give this a second go if it's a movie I really wanna see. read more

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Such a gross place. Screens and sound suck. Hate the seating and table sharing. Overpriced food and drink. Hipster business model gone awfully bad in my opinion. read more

First time here and I was very pleased, vintage style movie theater with a dine in twist. I love the menu here they have movie inspired drinks and appetizers. I came to see beetle juice. The theaters are big. The have a restaurant and bar on the second floor which is pretty cool. I had the neon demon which was a frose drink very delicious and refreshing followed by a blink twice inspired drink which was also really good. For food I tried the corn flakes fried chicken tenders and fries, yum. I seen people rave about the chicken here and it is amazing. Fresh nicely seasoned, fried to perfection and so were the fries I'm not too big on fries but it definitely hit the spot. The pretzel dogs are also a must. Service was quick and easy. Very nice read more

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I had a great experience at Nitehawk Prospect Park. The atmosphere is relaxed, the food comes out consistently good, and the whole place is run with real care. It's the ideal mix of a neighbourhood cinema and a premium night out. A particular shoutout to Tevin, who was genuinely outstanding. He's attentive without being intrusive, remembers details, and brings an easy professionalism that lifts the entire experience. People like Tevin are the reason Nitehawk feels special and keeps you wanting to come back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great film and a smooth night at the movies. read more

Moneypenny at Trees Lounge is delicious... shout out Tevon, he had a hand in creating it! Loooove read more

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I was a frequent customer of the Nitehawk until one day I didn't leave a tip after watching Superman and one of the employees gave themselves a 9 dollar tip. read more

It's ok but I don't like when they walk across you during good movie scene. Great location.

Came here for a premiere of Wakanda Forever and to attend the Crown Wakanda Gala. Parking in the neighborhood was a bit difficult so give yourself some time. I pre-purchased my ticket for this event so once I arrived all I had to do was check-in to receive my wristband. Before the movie we went to the Tree Lounge area. That was pretty cool since there was a bar and ample seating, DJ and a step-n-repeat for photos. I opted to wait and order my food in the theatre. Once I was at my seat, I was pleasantly surprised at the size of the theatre. It was huge. Loved that we received t-shirts and posters to celebrate the movie. Right before the movie I ordered the Heart Shaped Herb cocktail and the I'm not a fan of fine dining sandwich. Couldn't deiced between french fries or tater tots but went with the tots since the waitress raved about them. During the movie I also ordered a glass of pinot grigio which came right on time during a pivotal part of the movie. Overall, the drinks were great but I wasn't a fan of the sandwich. I added hot sauce and it still didn't do it for me. read more

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Great place good food and place to watch a movie with friends good service great atmosphere unusual selection of movies and mainstream first run movies read more

A pretty good experience, I've never been to a theater like this before. The seats aren't luxurious and you have people bustling about which can be annoying when you're watching a movie but I like what it's about. The establishment has a vibe different from other movie theaters I've been to - it's definitely not your local AMC or Regal, it has a neighborly feel to it, and a place for parents to escape (not that I'm a parent). They serve alcohol and creative non alcoholic drinks so appreciate the variation here. I'd certainly come back but maybe try to get one of those middle seats so your view isn't obstructed when the staff passes by. read more

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I love everything about this movie theater. The food is amazing and the staff is always friendly. Great experience.

This is a great movie theater in Brooklyn. The staff is friendly. The drinks and food were worth trying.

Great concept but the worst cinema seats ever. Theater was super small. Food was ok... not great (which is expected for a movie theater I guess). Service was good. The hosts in the theater were attentive when you had a request/order. I liked the neighborly feeling of the audience ... laugh and gasp together. That was nice for the mood of Final Destination... the collective scream every so often. I'd go back but wouldn't be my first choice.... read more

Great movie theater. Today we saw the Thor movie Love n Thunder. So I had the Viking space magic drink. A little sweet but refreshing. Movie was so good. I love that they bring the drinks n food to your seat. It's a great neighborhood movie theater!! There's a bar on the 1st floor n 2nd floor, in case you want to hang out after the movies. read more

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I probably like Nitehawk in Williamsburg better than this one, but this is still a solid spot to watch a movie in the neighborhood. Along with Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Brooklyn, Nitehawk is one of my favorite places to watch a movie - the big draw is that you can eat and drink during the show! You place your orders on the index card and you place it on your table, and the friendly staff will bring the stuff right to you. They pull it off without being intrusive at all during the show, and don't even notice. In the post COVID world, the theater no longer require masks (after the city removed mandates). I mean, can't really eat and drink with a mask on anyways! I still try to keep my mask on if the person next to me has one out of courtesy though. With that said, they definitely still keep the place super clean - there are sanitizer dispensers everywhere, and the last time I was there the theater smelled like bleach/cleaning solution (can't accuse them of not disinfecting the place!). For high demand films, I recommend purchasing tickets online to make sure you have a reserved seat - it's assigned seating. Overall I am just super glad that The Pavilion Theater wasn't razed for a residential building as originally planned, and that a local business saved the space and kept it a theater! read more

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I tend to use the rule of three before posting a review, as I think it gives you a standard by which to judge, especially if you hit a place up on an off-day. With that said, we hit the Nitehawk up three times in the last month and are likely to head back for future showings. As we are regular Alamo attendees, the Nitehawk adheres to that same model- half hour of film-related entertainment before the movie; an extended menu with food and cocktail choices and a mixed bag of theater sizes depending on what you're catching. Weekday afternoon showing are a plus due to the wife's and my schedule so that's a plus. You can hit up nearby Double Windsor for great food and beers in the nabe pre-show but the Trees Lounge cafe/bar is a cool stop-in located on the second floor which serves the same menu items found in the theater. Staff is extremely friendly- we have been at near empty and filled to capacity shows but this has always stood out. Food is good- a mix of some funky menu specials connected peripherally to new movies with some standards. We've had the cornflake tenders, Nitehawk queso (with chorizo and black beans), pizzaiola brussel sprouts, and the vegan farro bowl and never had complaints. My wife will usually grab a glass of rose and I've had cocktails and beers (both better that what I've gotten recently at the Alamo). The theaters themselves seem to be well maintained (especially if you remember the old Pavilion in the same space‍), and while there are some small screens, I appreciate the curating of harder to find new releases and 'classics' (an Altman retrospect is on the way this month). This has become our go-to theater over the last month and if they can maintain the same level of service, I can easily see that continuing into the new year. read more