Cinetopia

I just got home from Cinetopia and left without even seeing the movie I went for. That is how horrible and rude the service was. There was no person at the outside ticket booth so my brother and I walked inside. There we were left for a couple minutes before a girl finally appeared and said, ""Do you guys wanna PAY for your tickets?"" while shaking her head and smirking, basically insinuating that we were trying to sneak in without paying. Then she pointed to the snack bar and condescendingly sniped, ""Over here, there ya go, now ya figured it out."" She then carried a snotty demeanor, made no eye contact, gave no greeting and then attempted to charge us $13.75 a piece for a five o' clock movie because it was, ""in the full service restaurant theatre."" I've been to one other movie there and it was $11.75 for a ticket, what a joke, so overpriced! This is Vancouver, WA not NYC. As if Hollywood is not making enough now the theatre itself wants even more of your money. The theatre is pretentious and stuffy with no character and the staff is wretched. I'll never be back and you shouldn't go either. more

I have never had a bad experience at Cinetopia.. it is truly the best place to see a movie in the Portland Metro area.. and frankly it is worth the little bit extra they charge for the Digital experience. The wine selection is amazing and this is a theatre.. There is no place else you can get this kind of wine experience at a theater. I mean frankly I have eaten at many restaurants around town and Cinetopia's wine selection is better than most all of them I have been to. As for the food.. it is good.. had a halibut the other night with a great pinot, before going to see a movie in the living room..... Cinetopia has got a great concept and I for one cannot wait for them to open the Progress Ridge location.. Closer to me.. more

The living room theaters are quite nice here, with comfortable leather chairs, and high quality screens and sound system. The living room theaters are adult-only since they serve alchohol, which makes it a good reprieve from loud teenagers and children. A great place to bring a date for a movie.\r \r The food and service are significantly under par. I've been there twice - the first time, the waiter took our order and never returned with our food. The second time, they got the order wrong. The food is mediocre, but very expensive. Be warned that they include a mandatory 15% gratuity in the bill, so make sure you don't tip them twice.\r \r In short, see the movies there but dine somewhere else. Pros: Good living room theaters Cons: Poor service, mediocre but expensive food more

Horrendous staff, messy lobby, crappy pizza, overpriced tickets and concessions. \r \r I wrote a email to the GM three days ago and have not yet gotten a response. Apparently, they have so many complaints that they don't have time to address them in a timely manner.\r \r I won't be back. Why pay $11.25 for a movie I can see elsewhere for $8.50 and get better service? Cons: too expensive, bad food, poor service, poor response to complaints more

I took my girlfriend here last week to watch a movie and I was shocked to be so impressed! The wine was fantastic, amazing system to keep it fresh! My server was nice and polite although a little frazzled, they were swamped that night. 5 stars for her.I wish I could remember her name.... The theater is the best in town because of the layout and comfort. 5 stars all around, we will be back soon Pros: food and wine! the seats are comfortable and not on top of the people next to you. Cons: busy and could use more people working more

So...if you are over 21 you need to experience the Living room theater as the comfort and service are outstanding. The prices are kinda crazy but worth it for a good night out. The seating allows you privacy, less noise from others, clear screen(no bobbing heads) and comfy with foot stools. Before the movie on the weekend anyways they have a featured artist in the balcony playing guitar or whatever.....a great experience/date. It is hard to see in the dark to eat but oh well, thats the way the movie should be. Pros: food selection, seating comfort and mobility, cleanliness Cons: expensive, limited seating more

This is a really great movie theater. The Living Room theater is especially nice, if you're over 21, because you can stretch out in super comfortable chairs with ottomans, and you get to hear live music before the show starts. It's also nice to know that you will be watching the movie with adults, and not an over-talkative young crowd. \r If you're under 21, the regular theater rooms are great, too. There is a lot more leg room, and the chairs are larger and more comfortable than traditional theaters. \r You'll pay a little bit more at this theater, but it's not much and the over-all experience you'll have will make the extra dollar worth it. Pros: Over-all atmosphere, comfort, staff Cons: A little pricier, but worth it. more

From its high-definition projections, to its relaxing leather seats, to their friendly and knowledgeable staff, Cinetopia continues to impress me with their dedication to quality entertainment and customer service. Cinetopia not only makes my movie-going experience enjoyable, but also memorable. \r Pros: Atmosphere, Customer Service, Audio/Visual Quality, Movie Selection more

I have to say that I have written a review for Cinetopia before to which I had an absolutely fantastic time. As I was surfing City Search again I thought I would check up on Cinetopia to see what other people have thought about one of my now favorite haunts (I seem to be in there at least once per week) and I had an issue with what the previous person wrote. Comparing Cinetopia to places like McMenimans, St. Johns pub and others like it (Which I have been to them all around here) is like comparing apples to oranges. Tell me where else can you sit in a full leather chair or have a leather ottoman to put your feet on and watch first run movies in Digital and the wine tasting, they have some of the best wines available. It sounds like the only thing that he didn?t like was that he had to sit in the front but if you read their web-site or talk to their staff, you will know you should show up at least 45 minutes early, which I found out the first time I went as well, to get the prime seats that everyone tries for. Anyways, as far as my opinion goes, it is the best place to eat and watch a movie hands down. Pros: Leather Seats, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Digital Projection, Attentive Staff Cons: None that I have noticed so far more

I went to Cinetopia for the first time yesterday and was amazed at the Great service and the huge wine selection. Me and my wife were very pleased with the quality of food! Service was great and they even checked to see when our movie started so the food was delivered in a timely manner so we were early getting in.\r \r Only thing I wish for here is if one will start up in Portland someday ( hint )\r \r Thanks Cinetopia! more

Like most reviewers I agree that the movie was great but the food was abysmal. However, the commentator who refers to himself as shaft is a little off kilter. I'm not sure if he is a ""mentally challenged person"", to remain PC, or if he was never taught manners. But I do know of a saying that comes to mind that I would like to pass along. This is a case of ""the pott calling the Kettle black""! By refering to a whole city of people as ""hill billies"" you are leaving us with the notion that you are perhaps a bit ""hill billy"" yourself. Is this true shaft? Which is it ""re re"" or ""hill billy"" We'll let you make the call on this one, if it makes you feel better... Spelling errors can be found because City Seach is also PC Pros: Picture Quality Cons: Idiots like shaft more

I have been to Cinetopia 6 times in the past three months to see a film. This theatre has become my new favorite place to see a movie on the big screen. What makes this place so great is the incredible picture quality and sound in the grand auditoriums plus the seats are by far the most comfortable I have ever sat in at a movie theatre. If you want to escape the kids and have a decent but medium priced meal,sip some wine and also put your feet up on a cushion- their living room theatres are the place. But if you are like me and just want the best viewing of a good film, the larger screens in the grand autoriums are the best in the Northwest. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone who is a movie buff. Even though I live in NE Portland I think its well worth the drive! Also, their wine bar is so amazing! And they have a beautiful outdoor terrace where you can sit and sip or eat dinner. Beware that the service in their restaraunt can be slow on occasion but they have the best hamburger in town so plan ahead, go early and enjoy! more

I'm writing this review because I couldn't believe what the prior reviewer was saying. After our wonderful experience at Cinetopia, it was obvious that this woman's Valentine evening coincided with another monthly experience. She couldn't find anything right with Cinetopia, and we couldn't find anything wrong with this amazing place. \r I'll start with the food....Excellent! Everything that we ordered, from the appetizer all the way to the obligatory movie popcorn (in this case with butter and white cheddar), was perfect. The atmosphere and all the help were wonderful. I don't know wine, but my girlfriend found what is now here favorite (by way of a very intuitive suggestion by one of the servers). I now know that she likes ""Ice Wines"". \r Now we'll get to what I know. I'm a ""technocrat"". This movie experience is as close to phenomenal as you can get. The theaters are digitally projected with a resolution that allows the audience to actually see things like the thread pattern in the clothing that the actors are wearing...the eyelash that's out of place. This visual, coupled with the fact that in the (what I believe they call) living room theaters, all of the seats offer a completely unobstructed view of the huge screen, make this truly something to see. That's only half of it. I've been an audio engineer since recording consoles were steam powered and I've never heard sound in a theater that was better than that of Cinetopia. Smooth, Accurate, Powerful and true to what the director had in mind for the audience.\r On a scale of 1 to 10, our experiece was somewhere way above the scale. We were totally delighted. more

My husband and I went to Cinetopia and Vinotopia (the restaurant) for Valentine's Day. The movie theater was great even though it was a little chilly. We had no snacks because the bozo working concessions couldn't figure out how to change out the cheese container for the nachos we ordered, and our show was starting. The service we received from the restaurant staff was undeniably the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant, and for the pleasure of a lousy experience, I had to pay a sum total of $141.00. It took about 10 minutes before we saw our server after we were seated. Our waitress brought our drinks and then disappeared for 45 minutes. A different waiter brought our salad, but we were without any other food or drink service until our waitress appeared to offer us dessert, at which time we informed her that we had not been served our entrees. Couples at other tables near us who arrived well after we did were already on their dessert course. Our waitress went in search of our food order, but after 10 minutes I had had enough waiting. My husband had just summoned a manager when our entrees appeared. The manager didn't seem too perturbed about our situation, and offered us a paltry round of beers for our trouble. That was an apology worth a grand total of $11. \r I regret to say that my opinion of Vinotopia is not complimentary. At a price of $60 per person for a 4 course meal and what should have been a fine dining experience, I should have received top notch service. I have certainly had much better service at a much more affordable price from some of Portland's finest restaurants. Furthermore, I left Vinotopia hungry. The food tasted good, but the portions for each course were very unsatisfying. I thought it insulting that after enduring such horrible service, we didn't even receive individual desserts, but had to share one. PS: The manager promised free movie tix and food vouchers for our lousy night, but of course we received nothing Pros: high definitiion movies, comfortable seating Cons: high price, theater was cold more

I must admit being reluctant to take the drive to Vancouver for a movie and night out, but I was overwhelmingly surprised. Great food even though I never had ?tappas? before, for the scallops, salad, and Kobe beef were excellent! They had several of my favorite red wines, live music, beautiful setting with an outdoor patio and fire pit as well. We were greeted quickly and with friendly smiles at the Vinetopia door, and even though they were packed, service was impressive, the food was hot, and the wine kept coming. They even had a special wine tasting room (which impressed my boss the second time I went back). \r \r Once you see a movie in high def, you will be hooked! I have been back several times, and the living room theatres are the best for movies (big leather chairs and wait service) but get there early since seats go fast. The owner actually came by (I think he?s a big Duck fan) and introduced himself (Roddy or something), and explained the whole DLP projector concept.. You will see why when you go. Then to top it off, they have free Monday night football with the HDTV ESPN feed in the living room theater...awesome...(and my team won...at least the first time). I HIGHLY recommend this place, and am a steady customer now. \r more

Cinetopia is the best movie and dining experience I have ever had. Even though it is a little more expensive it is such a treat to go to a movie and not have to fight the teenagers that populate other theaters. It was great to have the waiter take our order and serve a wonderful meal along with a relaxing glass of wine, all before the movie even began. I loved the ottomans and seating in the living room theater! The restaurant is very warm and inviting and the wine room is really fun! Be sure to get there a little early to check out the art throughout the building! Make it a date....go tonight!\r \r more

I love love love this place! Very original, the only place of it's kind. Romantic and relaxed atmosphere, great place to get away from the kids. Wine bar is totally cool, so many different kinds of wines and you can buy just a taste or a whole bottle. My hubby and I could hang out there for days! The tropical garden is so classy and nice. The ""fire pit"" is also a really romantic place to snuggle (sunken fire place). After we got dinner we saw a movie in the Living Room theatre and the service was fast. The food was very upscale and not very expensive for the quality.\r \r If you want to make you date count this is the place to go, you'll never want to leave! Pros: Food, service, wine, sound, picture, EVERYTHING! Cons: Nothing that I can think of. more

If you enjoy quality visuals and sound this is a great theatre. If there is a movie where the visuals really matter, then this is the place to go. The popcorn is excellent (pour your own butter from a small selection of flavors). Daytime living room was fun, few in attendance, good service, great ILLY coffee. Trying to organize a group of 25 for a lowtime showing of a movie and received absolutely no assistance with group pricing for 25 adults. If it was a packed movie time, I could understand the reluctance to discount tickets. Yet when we arrived there were only two people that entered the theatre besides our group.\r \r Bottom line; With a friend- yes. With a group- no. more

My wife and I have gone to Cinetopia a couple of times and I have always been very happy with the comfortable seating, no kids etc. But last night we ordered dinner. RIDICULOUS! Our meal was $40 and nothing special. The portions were extremely small and it just tasted bad.\r So if you want to pay a little more (and we think it's worth it) to see a movie in comfortable seating and order a drink etc. then it's well worth it. But skip the dinner!! more

My wife and I paid our premium price for entering a living room theater. The seats were comfortable, the sound and video were good. But I could have had that in the regular auditorium for less than half the price. I had expected (read in reviews) that you could expect servers to take orders for food and drink, etc. I never saw a single server come down to the first row to take an order or bring us a menu the whole time we were in there??? Overall, I can't recommend the living room because the service was non-existant on the evening of 7/22/06. Pros: Good video and audio with a comfortable chair Cons: Lousy service for food and drink more