Four out of Five Senses Satisfied...
Friday, December 30, 2005
We've done many concerts here and I always want to go back. I'd like to live there in fact. If you can afford a night out on the town... this is the place to go for dinner and a show.
Sight: THE most beautiful venue of it's size north of San Francisco. Decor, lighting, stage, booths...it's got it all.
Sound: Multi-million dollar sound system and hardly a dead spot in the whole room. Geared more towards mellow shows, so if you are there for a rockin' band you can expect a little less quality on the mix.
Taste: Menu is inspired by the widely acclaimed Wild Ginger upstairs. Same head chef, though the Triple Door has their own pastry chef (desserts are amazing). I would stay away from the Pad Thai unless you are trying to skimp. 7-flavor beef is very good, roti bread is a must, and the salmon...it's always impressed me, but then again i wasn't paying $25 for it. helpings are fairly small, so boost your meal with the $1 roti bread.
Touch: Leather booths are very nice. Opt for a booth in the middle if you can, so get there early to eat before the show.
Smell: Well...it doesn't smell bad, so they sort of get this one. Bathrooms are very fancy and always very clean.
*There's also the Musiquarium bar upstairs as you enter that often has good music and never has a cover.
*Triple Door main hall is ALL-AGES w/ full bar & food menu, the bar is 21+ but you can order food up there as well.
*Staff here varies, but has improved greatly over the years. If it's a busy show expect relatively slow service... but you probably won't care. Don't go here to get tipsy, go here for the classy experience.