Allegra B. • July 3, 2017This was super fun i highly recommend getting here early and having a drink on the mezzanine. They have board games and tables. The food is a expensive but you should grab beer/popcorn for the show.
987LA • June 24, 2010FYI: Cash only. Also FYI: Cherry Coca Cola ON TAP. Love this super hip theater with cheap entertainment- always shows great alternative movies, from art house stuff to grindhouse, to cult classics.
Yusun C. • April 2, 2015I value their independent movie selection. It's the SF gem. Seating is odd tho, saving the best viewing area for the use if a hall way...
rogerallenward • May 28, 2016Nice theatre. The pre-recorded announcement (silence your cell phones...) was done by Mr. Montalban himself. It is hilarious and touchingly nostalgic.
Brooke B. • January 29, 2018Wow. This place is so wonderful. Couldn't recommend it enough ❤️ (you can show your student ID too for a $2 discount)
Chris C. • June 12, 2016Weirdly nice seats here, full leather chairs. You'd think they'd recline but they don't. Tends to run advertisements after the showtime though.
M.C. • February 3, 2016Since I usually prefer the first three rows, I appreciate that even the first row has ample room to see the screen comfortably (for me).
Beth M. • January 7, 2014Awesome indie film theater. So much better than the Lammies in Santa Monica. Smaller, but worth stopping by if the selection appeals.
SFist • August 3, 2014Balboa Theater captures the essence of old-timey movie-going with an ambiance frozen in time (and ticket prices that are well below your local multiplex).
Searchbuzz (Michael B) Poknee • November 20, 2009One of the best smaller theaters I have seen a band play at. Love this place...Decor is fantastic!!
Adrian P. • October 4, 2014Worth seeing a show here simply for seeing the inside of such a gorgeous theater. Plus there's a great restaurant at the Ace as well as a fun bar on the roof when it isn't slammed.
jeremie g. • December 29, 2017Such a cool place, tiny entrance with a huge theatre room coming, color decorations on the walls, confortable seats. Love it.
Mark K. • April 22, 2012Go to Kokkari across the street for great Greek food and very friendly service, especially at the bar.
Tara C. • June 3, 2013great indie theater and snacks are on point. coolhaus, popcorn, & mexican cokes. yes, please! and theatre was a lot larger than i had expected.
Mitzi Ms A. • October 10, 2013Oscar is holding down the Dining Room you'll need a reservation to see!
Fernanda A. • November 15, 2014Amazing theater: good prices, comfy seats, great decoration! Love it!
Diegoberto B. • February 12The place you must visit in Hollywood to watch a movie. Staff is very friendly, and the place is just beautiful. Check out the Netflix store for cute goodies. Bear in mind that they don’t take cash.
Liza P. • October 18, 2015Great art and tech performance space! Reliably interesting shows and great events!
Ryan L. • December 24, 2015The only theater with carpeted floors I've ever been into. The picture and sound is phenomenal. Definitely a special place to see a film.
Camilla S. • August 29, 2015My favorite place to see movies - cozy, local, clean, and has a nice classic feeling. Student discounts are great, and there's a little arcade inside, too!
Larissa V. • December 29, 2015Arrive early for tickets. It's a sweet little theater with a MNO crowd.
Gustav Ö. • December 11, 2019Cool spot friendly and nice staff and very big taplist with like 48 different beers to choose from.
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