This is certainly a place I'd have to assume one visits infrequently, due to the cost and specific meal options. The tickets were $15.50pp for an evening film, so higher than a standard theater, but not by much. Where they really make their money is the concessions. My husband and I decided to have dinner there, and he ordered the cheesesteak with truffle fries and a Sprite, and I ordered the sliders with regular fries and a root beer. The facility automatically adds a 19% gratuity charge to the bill, and our total came to $71.00. Even I was slightly shocked at the price, since we were at a movie theater The service and servers were great. The sodas do have free refills, but unlike other boujee theaters, there isn't a call button to use at this one. Overall, it was a fun evening. We spent $100 for a date night, and I suppose that isn't too unusual anymore. The theater and bathrooms were clean, all employees seemed kind and we enjoyed the movie. read more

Hot humid movie theatre. They finally put the AC on and they probably never cleaned the filters. Mold spores everywhere! Severe Mold smell, wound up have asthma attack after being there for 3 hours. Dealing with mold sickness. Food was horrible! Had a chicken BLT Bun was hard as a rock, chicken was rubbery and un edible because they used a microwave to heat up food. My husband ordered a steak frites $42.99. Meat was terrible . Can't say all the food was all bad, popcorn, Fries and cake was good, and so was the water & beer & Margarita. The place is falling apart. The help had no idea what they are doing , giving people the wrong food and drinks. Placing them on your tray and then taking them back to give to the correct customer. Cost was approximately $160 per couple, waste of money. This place used to be an awesome experience a few years back, but now it's falling apart and the incompetence is unbelievable. If you don't mind mold and mediocre food this place is for you. At this point I will go out to dinner somewhere else like Season 52 and then go to different movie theatre afterward. I used to love this place. Sad this place went down hill. I have never been so disappointed :-( If they ever decide to clean it up and get better food I might go back. read more

The movies never played (in three different theaters) and no employee kept us informed so after 50 minutes most of us all left and asked for refunds . They said computers not working so they said what tickets we would get free on a business card. It was a wasted evening driving 40 min each way to get there and home. The movies never played. Everyone said they should have sent someone in theaters to explain and offer the refunds but no one did ever. I think this place needs updated technology so movies would play properly as this happened once before when we were there and got a card that time also. read more

Nice cinema but seats could be redone as the pleather is starting to wear off the headrests. There is a mandatory 19.5% auto gratuity on all purchases. Food came out quickly. With an M&M, popcorn and kids drink and adult drink the total for a Tuesday Matinee came out to about $80 for two adults and 2 children. read more

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Love this theater for its sound, bar,acoustics and food in addition to the seats. We bought tickets in advance(Phoenician Scheme) to get prime seats. Seats are very comfortable and the chicken bowl was filling and had a nice kick to it. You get what you pay for so recognize, dinner and a movie for two will run around $85 but worth every Penney. Service is pretty quick provided you arrive about 1/2 hr before showtime. Plenty of parking read more

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The service was taking one order, then the order comes but before the food order came, I was charged for what I ordered WITH a 19.5 percent tip pre-added. Then, there was zero service. The guy that took the order did not say the tip was pre-added so I thought I was going to get great service. Huh, wish it was worth the money cause the movie was great. read more

I'm very disappointed in this movie theater. I don't know if they have a problem with their air conditioning or they are trying to save money. It was extremely hot in the movie theater . Which makes it very uncomfortable to watch a 3 hour movie. After a couple of hours they turned the air on. But it was very warm in the movie theater. I don't think I will be going back. read more

They had an ad by Trump lying about peace in our United States and what he was trying to do.. which is bankrupt our city. I am not going back until they take that down... Plus, do not eat the the salad with beef tips on it.... The beef is like leather read more

First and worst experience ever 19$ Caesar salad with brown lettuce and the size of a cup Then the place is empty a couple decides to sit right beside us and eat like pigs open mouths and slurp on their drinks, I am talking 10 inches away from my face. Then the hidden stash of candy comes out. Crackle package noise non stop, trying to watch a movie. We lost our money and left after an hour of this. Stay home watch a movie Oh by the way the seats are worn out and gross. The carpet is disgusting all through the place. Condem it. read more

Siesta Key location has terrible management and staff. We were lied to and told we could not order concessions at the counter (despite what it said online). Then, when we ordered at our seats, the server put the credit card machine in front of me with the total (no tip option), only to later find out that I tipped $30 for them to walk our food across the hall and never return. The sodas were $7 and were so small we had to get up mid-movie and go refill them ourselves- while waiting 3 min at the counter to get service. The menu states there is an automatic gratuity but that the opportunity is given to "increase, decrease or eliminate" the tip. We were given no opportunity and lied to about self-serve ordering. Now, I've left 4 messages for a manger to call back, stopped by once, and called again with no reply. NEVER again. This place is robbing people. read more

Food is not great and over priced. Service is really good. Seats are comfortable but getting worn out. Temperature could be cooler. Usually cool in movie theater but it was warm and muggy. read more

Not a IMAX theater went to see the Odyssey this past week and the movie is good and it shot IMAX but you get no benefits. Seeing it at Santa bistro or anywhere in Sarasota cause they don't have true IMAX theaters anywhere in Sarasota supposed to be a very large screen to give you better graphics the whole experience that doesn't exist in Sarasota . If you're looking for a true IMAX experience from a movie that shot IMAX find one and either Fort Myers or Tampa cause we don't have one in Sarasota. read more

Overcooked food, torn/worn seats with springs coming up, out of food items, no draft beer, plastic over the the urinals in the men's room. Server never checked on us before the film started...took our order and never saw them again. read more

The food was great. The place was great. The price is $2 more off the menu and $12 more to start once you pay. I have proof and you may see. As a guy you pay and you come to eat and watch but not to be over priced. One is $6.99 and on the receipt $7.48 as an example. read more

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We attended The Odyssey on Wednesday, July 22nd and sat in seats G6 & G5. We entered 5 minutes after 1:00. As soon as my husband sat in his seat, tons of noise when reclining! (Loud clicking noises ) The air conditioning was minimal in theatre 1. It's a three hour movie and very uncomfortable to sit for three hours with little air in our tropical climate. We have been here since this location opened and normally it's freezing cold inside So, of course I bought a sweater. It was so stuffy and warm that we thought about leaving halfway through this film. Very disappointed with our recent experience at CineBistro Siesta Key.. This theatre is looking and feeling run down! read more

This is our 6 visit and hounds down it is still the best service l. The food is outstanding all around and the ambiance is classy. i recommend coming enjoying dinner service. try the burgers. This is our 2 year wedding anniversary . read more

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The dinner and a movie experience was just OK wasn't the best but just Ok. The movie theatre wasn't the experience I was anticipating it to be. I didn't feel fully submerged in the sound like I would hope. The sound was acceptable and not great. The food was good but a bit pricey. The food I got was the Wagu Sliders and Lobster Roll The customer service was below average. The reason why customer service was below average to me is they want 18-19% gratuity however they bring the food out but don't take the trays after we're finished eating. I mean if we're paying 18-19% I expect you to go above and beyond and give exceptional service. Really This 18-19% should be cut in half for doing half the service by not collecting trays. I don't like the way this establishment makes you feel obligated to pay 18-19% The food was good but the already priced in TIP was not. Total $76 All in all Food was good Customer service was ok but not worth 19% Tip Theatre sound: So so Price: Be prepared to spend Won't be back but everyone should make this judgement on their own. SYOY read more

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We have heard about theaters with this experience but have never heard of this particular theater, CMX. We were looking for a nice theater to watch Twisters, and we stumbled across this one. When we looked at the menu, we were excited!! I had already decided what I was going to eat prior to going. They recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes before your movie time to enjoy the full dining service. We were so excited that we arrived an hour early. Since we were early, they told us we could sit at the bar or walk around the attached mall. The ticket taker took our picture at the red carpet photo booth. He was a lot of fun. Everyone was very nice and friendly. When we walked past the ticket taker, they had a life-like display of the menu for people who are visual. It was perfect for my husband, lol. When we walked in, we were amazed at the size, space, and comfort of the seats. I liked that each seat had a mini lamp and a pull out table tray for dining. Once we got seated in our assigned seats, we were greeted by our server. They walked us through the process and served our food very quickly! Since we got our tickets last minute, we we ended up sitting in the very first row, but with the recline, we had great seats! It was hard to stay awake because the seats were so comfy, and we were full from the delicious food! I had a cheeseburger with truffle fries! I also added a Sprite with unlimited refills and a box of candy. It was pretty costly, but it is definitely something I would recommend you experience if you haven't! read more

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Awful food! We ordered wagyu sliders and got the runs after. Their popcorn is bad too. The food/value is terrible, off the charts bas. Plus the servers are mediocre, never delivering on what we asked for! Of course, since their tip is included in the ridiculous cost of the awful food. The seats are worn out, the individual lights broken, they turn off the AC in the middle of the movie! Seriously not recommended. read more

This place needs drastic remodeling!!! The chairs are ripping and it feels dirty inside. They want to charge $20 bucks a person and flaunt the fact they have the right to add a tip but we have to sit on ripped seats! Come on man! You can do better! read more

We had an excellent experience at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key. We got a drink before the movie and it was expertly made. The bartender provided great service as well. Once in the theater we ordered our meals. The waitstaff was on it and the food didn't take long to come out at all. I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely return. read more

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Do you need to spend a good amount of money at the movies? No.. but this place was what I chose every single time. The food is really outstanding and being served drinks, bottles of wine, and dinner/apps/dessert, or just a diet coke and popcorn, in your seat was absolutely perfection. One of my big pet peeves (don't kill me) is loud kids at movies (specifically adult movies) and Cinebistro actually does not allow kids to showings after 7pm.. which I really appreciated. The sliders, steak salad, ahi tuna bowl, etc., are all terrific. I'd recommend cocktails out at the bar in the lobby first- read more

Great experience! Very nice operation. Very attentive server. Comfortable seating. Will definitely be back.

Food and Services are better than expected and people are smiling while at work the all you can eat popcorn keeps me going back to retrieve more for the money read more

I love going to this theater for a special occasion. Great seats. Great food. Great popcorn.

Web site say you have to be over 21 after 6 PM- the reality is if you're not over 21 you cannot go to this theater at any time without an adult. We were told that we could get a refund, but by the time we were told this, the movie had started and could not qualify for a refund. read more

Can't believe we still give this place a chance. Went today on a spur of the moment to see Spider Man. Bought tics online. When we got there, we went to the bar to have a drink & were told by the woman behind the bar that we couldn't get a drink due to system issues? She told us we could go to the concession stand, buy a drink & bring them back to the bar. One would think the woman working at the bar who had no other customers would have offered to go to the concession to get us drinks? Guess she was worried there might be a mad rush at the bar by folks who wouldn't be able to buy drinks?? Isn't the whole attraction of this place to be able to have a drink both before & during the movie? Isn't this why we pay a premium price for tics? Guess this woman behind the bar either doesn't understand this or misplaced the memo?? Based on our last experience, will be glad to see a refund for our tics. read more

They sent me a birthday voucher which expired on Jan 5, 2026. I called 3 times to find out why I couldn't reedem it before the exp date. No one returned my call or answered my email. Called again today and finally reached a real person. The response was that they no longer do Birthday vouchers even though they sent me one. SERIOUSLY?? I will never go to your theater again!!! read more

We waited 25 minutes to take our order. We I complained I was told that they are busy. The theater is fun. That is an unacceptable answer. Meanwhile, I was one of the first people into the theater and then the gratuity is added on top of your bill and the service was unacceptable. read more

We went to see "The Devil Wears Prada 2". The seats are very comfortable. The theater entrance/bar is beautiful, but the movie playing in the theater next door was so loud we missed some of the dialogue in our movie. The other movie made our seats and the wall behind us vibrate. One of our group checked her phone to see if there was a thunderstorm outside. It was very annoying. We asked to speak to the manager. He came out and could barely apologize for our very unpleasant experience. read more

People under 20 not allowed after 6. Wow, just wow. I get it for kids younger than 13 maybe but kids older than 13 should be allowed with parents and ADULTS 18+ should be allowed. Expensive, food is okay, service is okay but the age restrictions are not okay. read more

Went to see "It Ends with Us" while visiting the Sarasota area from NY. It was a great theater! Very clean and the service was nice and quick. Food was good for a movie theater. We got the popcorn shrimp basket and a burger. Bathrooms were clean. read more

CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key - Popcorn shrimp, chicken, calamari trio - Cinema Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

bought tickets to see the MARIO movie at 3 pm and they didn't let us in because me and my friend didn't have a 21 year old accompany us. Fandango said only at 6pm and later hours that a 21 year old would have to be present in order to watch a movie. The employee proceeded to point to a SIGN at the front that said we needed a 21 year old. I understand after 6 pm we needed an adult but I didn't book at that time because of that reason. I can promise you, me and my friend are NOT buying alcohol and the only thing we doing is sneaking snacks. what a bunch of liberal sissies read more

Nicest theater I've yet to go to! Highly recommend, make sure to get there early! Food and service were great. Seats were even better.

In addition to the seats needing an upgrade I was very disappointed with my meal today. The steak on the steak salad was so tough it was not edible. Two of us had that meal and both were very tough! If someone checked on us after we were served I wouldn't have had to write this review! BTW $6.99 plus tax and tip for a coke is outrageous! read more

Movie prices are competitive 3 adults 2 seniors $48 3 popcorn 1 coke, 1 M&M $68 Need I say more read more

Great ambience Clean Good service Would definitely come here again Good drinks & popcorn!!!! read more

So me my wife and son went to see a movie and we were making small talk to the lady behind the counter and asked about kids under age attending a movie after 6:00. She told us as long as the child is accompanied by an adult you are fine. Fast forward 3 weeks to see Deadpool We get tickets online for 7 of us and the showing was at 9:00. They turned us away because of the 4 minors. I explained we were mislead by one of your staff and they said there is nothing they can do. If it was before 8:00 we could have went but not 9:00. So wait!!!! Within an hours difference you're gonna turn people away. Are the drinks stronger at 9:00? WTF is that about. What does the time matter. She said because there is alcohols. I said no shit there is alcohols there at 8 as well. She was a condescending gutter rat about the situation. So she refunded my money but not all of it. I asked why? (To add salt to the wound) she said the access fees are non refundable. I said I know It's not your policy personally but you guys can all go suck a big fat!!!! FU and your stupid ass policies. I was heated. Never again with this place. Their beer is always flat and they never have what I want in stock. Hope it closes down like the rest of the malls in the surrounding area. read more

This is the best movie theater EVER it is awsome if you want they can serve you wagyue steak or chicken when you watching a movie. That's awsome. read more

As a theatre it's lovely and comfortable. No retired or active duty military discount offered.... But as a place to enjoy food and drink ....no! Very expensive....$5.00 coffee no refills, $25.00 Poke bowl was very small portion, out of Coke....but offered me Diet Coke read more