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Help us make it rightThis theater, restored to its Art Deco glory, is still in function and includes its own restaurant. The theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmark Register, is the perfect way to see a movie in throwback style. Get together for a great meal filled with simple choices of salads, sandwiches and pizzas. It is a different yet perfect destination that...
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The Commodore Theatre is a restored Art Deco style theatre located in historic Old Town Portsmouth, Virginia. The restored theatre features a modern 41 foot screen and THX and DOLBY DIGITAL sound. The Commodore Theatre offers great sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and an extensive wine and beer selection to create a comfortable and enjoyable movie experience. Interested in hosting a private party?...
The Commodore was first opened in 1945 by the Wilder chain. It closed in 1975 due to the decline of the downtown Portsmouth,... VA area. In June,1987, Fred Schoenfeld purchased the Theatre and began the restoration project. The restoration work on the Commodore began in June, 1987, after a 12 year period in which the theatre had been closed. Fred Schoenfeld's idea was to restore the theatre...
Great place to see a movie. Food Ok. Wonderful atomosphere. I only wish we could order tickets online. We sometimes go elsewhere because i't too inconvenient to buy tickets. (you have to come early and stand in line)
a great place for a date or just relaxing with your friends. where you can eat dinner at a table while watching a movie on a large screen with great surround sound.
food terrible no lie 6-28-2015 jurrasic park movie visit
The food is great. The sound system is outstanding. The ambiance is fabulous! This is the ONLY theater I go to on a regular basis, because all others are a let down.
There is no question that the only place to see a movie in Hampton Roads is at the Commodore in Portsmouth.
The sound system is phenomenal the food is excellent and they take great pride in giving an excellent movie going experience without children yelling or people talking and texting.
Our favorite food are the fries with cheese and sour...
well, maybe the second best only because The Naro is closer to home. But the Commodore is great - exceptional screen & sound system. comfortable chairs. the food is good, not great but perfectly fine for a movie theater. and the beer is cold! and good popcorn.
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This theater is beautifully decorated and reminds me of a classic movie. The seating is plush and comfortable, there are lamps on the table, and murals on the walls. You can order simple food and drinks before the show and relax and enjoy the company of the people you are with before the show starts. We will definitely come back...
The Commodore Theater is a restored theater and a great way to watch a movie. The atmosphere is perfect for "date night" with the spouse. I say spouse as I don't believe a movie is a good date with someone new (you need to converse and a movie isn't the place!). A lamp and telephone are on the table (telephone...
My husband and I enjoy watching movies at home. One of the enjoyments of watching a movie at home is comfortable seating and you can eat and drink while being entertained. Occasionally a movie comes along that we want to see in the theatre. The Commodore offers all the key things of what we enjoy. Their food selection is fun...
The Commodore Theater is located on High Street in charming Olde Towne Portsmouth. Olde Towne is a lovely area with plenty to do and see. The Commodore is no multi-plex or Cinema Drafthouse. Yea! It is a beautifully restored theater with lovely murals and chandeliers. Admission is well priced. If dining, there is comfortable seating downstairs where light meals and...
There are two choices. You can sit in the balcony and purchase traditional movie snacks or you sit at a table and order snacks/meals prepared in the kitchen. The food is good. The seats at the tables are very comfortable and you don't have to worry about someone kicking your seat during the movie as you would at a traditional...
Visiting this grand old theater in downtown Portsmouth is like stepping back in time to an era of wonder and elegance. From the sidewalk marquee to the magnificent murals, this theater is classic. It evokes a sense of the grandeur that was back in the early days of cinema, when movies were 'moving pictures,' the show started with the opening...
THis is a movie theather where you can have dinner before the show. The movies that are playing are current. The food was reasonably priced and the chairs were comfortable..
They get good films. The old theatre is lovely. It is great to be able to watch movies in the comfort of an arm chair with a drink in your hand. The food is extremely basic and I really cannot recommend it but don't let that ruin your overall evening experience. It is possible to watch a movie without eating...
Beautifully restored historic theater - first run movies on a fantastic screen and the sound system will move you! Love the phone on the table to place your dinner order. Our very favorite theater for dinner and a movie!
The Commodore is hands down the best place to see a movie in the Tidewater area. The food is good, the facility is a true historic gem, and the screen and sound are first rate.
First run movies with a light menu. Be there at 3pm to make your reservation and select a good table. Then come back around 6pm for the movie. Choose a table on the top level for best viewing and ease of moving around.
Everyone has a friend who is hard to surprise. While cruising the Web for a "quirky" activity, we came across the Commodore Theater and there was no doubt what we were going to do to surprise her! When we pulled up in front of the theater, her eyes lit up and the birthday surprise began for all of us. The...
This nostalgic movie theater in the historic district of downtown Portsmouth Virginia is a great site for a movie date night. You feel like you've been taken back in time in this dinner theater style movie house. Love the fact that you can order a light fare dinner right from your table with an old fashion telephone. They offer an...
The other night I went to the Commodore Theater to see Jersey Boys. I had no clue of what was to come. I figured they had restored the theater which I was happy to see but when inside they have not only restored it but have it set up with tables where you arrive about an hour or so before...
Catch the paddle steamer across to North landing ferry docks in olde town Portsmouth- walk up the main street (about 3 blocks) and make the time to go to this wonderful luxuriously restored 1945 Art deco style theatre. Sit around a table in comfortable lounge chairs, order your food and well priced drinks, and sit back and watch the movie.
Fairly limited menu but there are some standouts. I particularly like the chicken salad plate and the fruit and cheese plate is decent. Not a drinker but have seen wine served. A good time had by all.
Saw Jersey Boys for $7.00 what is more to say:) They discount for cash payment. This is easily a $4.00 savings for me. I did not really wanted to see the Jersey Boys movie although I knew all the songs (dating myself) but based in the other reviews I wanted to see the Commodore and for only $7.00 it sounded...
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We love the Commodore. It's a unique movie theater where you sit in swivel chairs at a table and order food and watch a movie. The theater is dolby surround sound which adds to the experience. The food is very good. Just love thier sandwiches on hommade rolls and the cinnamon cake, which is warm with icing dripping off of...
This is a great venue to watch a movie. The experience of ordering from a table in a theatre is unique to me. The food was way better than I expected and was reasonably priced as well.
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The sound system is AMAZING. Commodore shows great first rum movies and the place to see any movie they are showing. The food is really good and you should definitely plan on dinner there. But, you can also just get a balcony ticket and enjoy your movie with typical movie refreshments of popcorn and candy. Check it out!
This is a great place to see a movie and have something to eat. The food isnt awesome or wonderful but it isnt too badly priced and everything that I have tried has been okay.
This is THE reason to go to P-town. I have been a regular at the Commodore for years, and it brings back the feelings of yesterday with it's art-deco ORIGONAL (not redone) decor. It is the finest place in Tidewater to view a movie, Nothing has been spared to deliver the best experience ever.
If you go there and don't...
For us, a trip to the Hampton Roads area is not complete without an evening at the Commodore Theater in Portsmouth. The entire experience is unique from securing tickets (you have to pick them up in person on the day you will be attending); to ordering dinner (by phone to the kitchen from your table); to sitting back in your...
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If you want to watch big movies on a big screen in elegant Art Deco surrounding reminiscent of the Golden Age of Hollywood, all while dining on excellent light fare, go to the Commodore. The surround sound is unparalleled in ANY theater, and the seating whether balcony or main floor is comfortable. The food service is excellent, and always very...
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My family and I have been going here for yours. When you buy your tickets, you are allowed to pick your table from a chart that shows available seating. You are asked to arrive at least an hour before to place you food order to be sure you get everything you want before the show starts. Once the show starts...
What more could you ask for in a theater..... It's the perfect blend of history and technology. You get the historic feel of an art deco style theater with the luxury of the most advanced projection and sound setup in the area. You will not be disappointed.
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I've always loved The Commodore. The experience is unique and fun. It is great to escape the same old places and come here for something different. I'm so glad it has stayed open all these years .
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Whenever I am visiting Portsmouth, I go to see a movie here and I'm not a big movie person. It doesn't matter what's on, I just want to go!! Every seat is a good one. You can drink wine and eat at your own table. Where else can you do that? I love going here.
To sit in comfortable chairs, watch a big screen movie with great sound, enjoy a glass of wine, eat cheese and crackers, have a meal, this is the place to do it. All of this for only $7 a ticket, it's the best deal I know of to watch movies.
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After going to the Commodore we do not want to go to any other theater. The art deco decor, the wonderful sound system, the good food, and of course the cold beer and wine. All these make a trip to the Commodore really special.
This is a difficult review. To watch a first run movie while dining is fun, but at the Commodore, there are drawbacks. No refills on soft drinks so you're forced to by a pitcher which you may not need. They charge for water and when your meal comes, it's pretty dark (the movie's going) and you just have to wonder...
Affordable prices- foods offerings much superior than the average movie theatre-great ambiance- Portsmouth Landmark!
Great place to bring your family & friends!
Today, my wife and I, and three friends went to see Captain Phillips. We went 90 minutes ahead of time so that we could have lunch before the matinee started at 2:00 pm. It was a wonderful way to spend the day with family and friends. Lunch was ordered and arrived very timely so that we could spend time talking...
Feels like stepping back in time to a 1930's movie. The wonderful Art Deco lines surround you and if you look carefully you keep noticing more historic features. When you walk in there are comfortable seats spaciously arranged around tables of various sizes. You receive your menu, when ready use the telephone on the table to call in your order....
Awesome sound, big screen, great popcorn(real butter), old time classic theater. The lower section has been converted into a dinner theater. There is standard balcony seating. We drive all the way from Yorktown to see every movie they run. We love it!
The Commodore Theater is something you must experience when in Portsmouth. Saw the Lone Ranger last night with my wife. Good movie but awesome theater. Dinner at your table via telephone call to their kitchen. Food is decent and they serve wine by the carafe or bottle. Chairs are wonderful to sit in while eating and watching the movie. The...
Great place to visit the past. Old theater is much as I remembered from my childhood and I can see (in my mind) where the concession and popcorn was sold. Now they serve good sandwiches, onion rings, desserts, etc. and the movies are usually the better ones that play nicely on the huge screen and wonderful sound. Only negative is...
One of the best sound systems housed in a stunning, beautifully renovated historic theater. And the food is pretty good too. Come early and sit in the downstairs dining area... Then watch the movie in style!
A Great place to watch a movie. You sit in every comfortable seat at a dinner table with a phone. When you are ready to order something you pick up the phone place an order and it is brought to your table. Very good food
Screen is huge. Chairs are comfy. Food is great. Sound is unbelievable. Amaxing place to watch first run movies.
Restored to its 1945 opulence complete with 2-story murals and crystal chandeliers, the Commodore is the best deal in town: dinner and a first-run movie for less than a show at the mall with popcorn and soda!
this is a wonderful place in portsmouth when looking for something better than a movie theater. It is set in an old theater where you are taken back to the days of vaudeville. But with an amazing surround sound you are blasted into the technologically advanced future! bistro tables provide a secluded experience while sharing with others. A phone allows...
Old-fashioned mivie theatre with modern sound and the added option to dine before the movie or sit in traditional seats. Loved it!
If you want to break away from the typical movie theater experience, the Commodore is the place to go. Their sound system will Blow You Away! The plan on a night out with another coupe usually consists of “The Nacho Platter w/Beef Barbecue”, really goes great with a pitcher of draft beer for the guys and for the ladies the...
The Commodore Theatre is so much more than a movie theater. Historic, this grand movie house has been transformed into a real theatre with the lower section converted from typical movie seats to tables with upholstered lounge chairs where you order dinner, drinks and dessert. The prices are very reasonable and the food is great! Sorry, not for the little...
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I was revamping my telephone contacts and—once again—had to pause on the listing for your Commodore Theatre.
It seems like a million years ago, a veritable lifetime since I was in Portsmouth for my esophageal diverticulum surgery. Prior to the operation at the military hospital, I wandered downtown. The theatre's classic front styling caused me to stop at the...
If you're in the area or know of someone you'd like to impress, this is a MUST visit place. Classy, friendly, old fashion and it even has a section in front set up like an old elegant dining room. Not, hungry? No problem there is a section in the balcony for movie watching. The dining area quietens down as the...
Commodore is a great place to see action movies because of the huge screen and awesome sound system. There is balconey seating and lower seating at tables. Sit in the balconey. The quality of the food downstairs has declined while prices have increased.
the food could be better.
I think the theater is beautiful and I adore it,
Owners, please upgrade the food!!!!
First time at Commodore Theater- what a blast. I watched Les Miserables, what a fantastic way to see this movie. To see a show here is cheaper ($7/ticket) than most cinemas plus it is an actual experince. It was built in 1945 and has been restored to perfection. If you have the opportunity to go, it is totally worth it!...
WOW, what a wonderful place. I love the decor there. I visited a few weeks ago with a friend and my Service Dog. We were welcomed and well cared for. They have an excellent menu for a Dinner Movie Theatre. I so appreciate that they provide healthy choices on the menu as well as treats and their selection of desserts is luscious. Their prices are reasonable and the seating at the table is very...
I have been to the Commodore about 30 times. I love going to movies here with my wife. You cannot beat the old style theater, the art deco murals, great dolby digital sound, and large stage curtain. …
The Commodore is the best of the best!!!!The servers are so sweet !The owners R very very nice people!!!So u always feel at home!If u never been u need 2 go!Love it! Once U go there U will want 2 keep…
Such a cool, beautiful theater. Definitely a great place to take out of town visitors -- elegant, vintage atmosphere... a decent sized menu... and viewing a movie on huge screen while in comfy…
This is a sweet old theater in the heart of the Downtown Portsmouth area. It's located right off of high street and in my opinion is something like the epicenter of Downtown. It's not much to look at…
A gorgeous art deco theater dating to the 1930's, The Commodore is a movie theater everyone should experience at least once. It's restored to it's original decor and makes you wonder why we all…
It doesn't get any better than this........great food, sound and atmosphere.
The Commodore is one of the few surviving "retro" movietheaters that maintained the original elegance and wonder of the original structure (murals on the walls, balcony seating, etc.), but also managed integration of state of the art sound ...
The Commodore is such a fun place to go. It is a great date spot. The tables are fair enough apart that you don't feel like you are sitting ...
Casual Dinner Theatre in the heart of downtown portsmouth. Nice little theatre where guests can order dinner and drinks from waiters or waitresses. Menu consists of burgers, salads, pizza, popcorn, sandwiches, beer and wine, smoothies, so...
THE COMMODORE THEATRE is a luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theatre presenting first run films with a fine dining restaurant within the main auditorium.
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Built in 1945, closed late 70's, restored and re-opened 1988 with dining, THX Certified sound, widescreen.
This fully restored theatre, which was originally opened in 1945, is situated in Histroic Olde Towne Portsmouth. The screen is 21 by 41 feet, and Dolby Digital sound is featured. A variety of meals, beverages and snacks are available.
The Commodore Theatre is a restored Art Deco style theatre located in historic Old Town Portsmouth, Virginia.  The restored theatre features a modern 41 foot screen and THX and DOLBY DIGITAL sound.
The Commodore Theatre offers great sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and an extensive wine and beer selection to create a comfortable and enjoyable movie experience.Â
Interested in hosting a private...
The Commodore Theatre is a restored Art Deco style theatre located in historic Old Town Portsmouth, Virginia. The restored theatre features a modern 41 foot screen and THX and DOLBY DIGITAL sound. The Commodore Theatre offers great sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and an extensive wine and beer selection to create a comfortable and enjoyable movie experience. Interested in hosting a private party?...
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A luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theater that presents first-run films on a 41-foot cinema screen, complete with THX and Dolby Digital surround sound. A restaurant is also on site which serves light American fare, such as the best in sandwiches, desserts, and pizzas.
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