Took my granddaughter to see a movie here, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. To my surprise,…read morewe were even thanked for coming as we were leaving. Definitely going again!

Clean, friendly, accommodating and relaxing environment. One of the best and economical ways to…read morespend a part of your day.

As noted in other reviews the concession menu that you are given upon arrival does not necessarily…read morematch the menu that may be available at the window so then you have to make quick choices and then the menu available at the window may have several items that they are currently out of altogether but you don't know that until you get to the window and actually place your order...so then you have to make more last minute choices. I would suggest having alternative choices in mind as there is no signage indicating what the Stardust Drive In Theater may be out of at any given time. Food: I originally ordered a Corn dog (not available) so I settled on a cheese burger along with an order of nachos with/cheese & side of jalapeños for and my husband ordered the "Date Night Special" which includes a large popcorn, box or bag of candy and two medium fountain sodas, one of which I had. We also ordered ice cream at intermission and one ice cream flavor we wanted they were out of so we tried to order an ice cream bar as a substitute and they were out of that as well. Back to the first concession round - The nacho cheese? Nope, never again, no thank you. Some folks may like it but I thought it was terrible and therefore after one bite of the nachos and then the burger, I threw both directly in the garbage. The cheese burger has a thick coat of the same yucky nacho cheese and the burger itself had zero flavor. The popcorn was buttery and hot so that was enjoyable but my husband wasn't too happy that he had to share his popcorn after my dinner went into the garbage. I returned to the concession stand a bit later and I tried to order chicken tenders but they were out of those as well so then I ordered the cheese curds which thankfully did not disappoint. Not sure which items our three teens ordered as they were seated on the lounge chairs several rows away from us but I do know they spent the $50 we gave them and then came back at intermission for another $20 for ice cream. The pricing on most items is fairly reasonable but mamy items definitely appear to be overpriced, even for a concession stand, imo. Cans of beer & wine are also available for purchase at a separate window. Service: Every team member was super friendly but the one gentleman walking around patrolling the grounds sounded loud and rude when speaking to guests a couple of cars over. From what we saw and overhead (the employee flailing his arms and pointing at the guest) we felt the employee made a huge scene because a guest had brought in a personal can of soda. We could not hear the other guest speaking at all but the employee we could hear clearly, again, we were two cars over. Location & Grounds: A long drive from anywhere if you don't live in the area (about an hour away for us) but for an occasional family outing or date night I would say it's probably worth the trip. There are several picnic tables located at ground level and although we did not go up, there was also an elevated level with additional seating that is accessible only by a long flight of stairs. The grounds are very well lit so which is normally welcomed if stumbling around the northwoods, but because it was so well lit I feel that did interfere with the picture quality and vibrancy. Your littles will enjoy all of the playground equipment and fun things to do while there - many different themed stations scattered throughout the grounds and the Stardust Drive In also offers several family friendly themed events throughout the season so check their website or Facebook pages in advance if you decide to take the drive. Parking was difficult for us as we have an F250 Super Duty and they have limited spots for oversized vehicles, but as with the drive in when we arrived, the drive out after the show was efficient and all other drivers were courteous while merging for departure. This is a long winded review because we wanted to LOVE the Stardust Drive In Theater on our very first visit but I have to be honest, I was disappointed. Because of the many menu challenges, and most importantly because of the employee hollering at a guest in such a disrespectful manner that other guests not involved were torn from their movie going experience, and that the guest who brought in the soda did not seem to be pushing back in the least, I can only give two stars at this time. My husband and I will go back up there this summer and give it one more try, but we've decided that when we do we will take that $125 we spent on concessions and have a nice dinner and cocktails at a local Chetek restaurant beforehand, park in a less well lit area, order the popcorn and sodas to munch on during the first movie, and then hope to maybe try and order a sweet treat at intermission. *This review is from a visit in October, 2022; Minions: The Rise of Gru and Top Gun: Maverick*

Amazing drive in. Excellent picture quality, delicious food, and very friendly staff and atmosphere!read more

Quaint regional theatre offering plays during the summer season…read more Found this place online and it looked like a fun activity for our group. It was easy to find, as it was right on the main highway - just look for the classic comedy and tragedy faces on the side of the big red barn. I ordered the tickets online - very easy - and only $17 a seat (you pick them up when you get there from a little building at the base of the barn). Parking is free and on the grass just outside the barn - I'd estimate it holds about 100 people. I got our tickets just a couple of weeks out and had three seats on the aisle in the second row. The stage is pretty small, and the production we saw (Population 485) had minimal scenery and props - in fact it was mostly just the 6 actors (who all had real jobs - librarian, factory worker, graphic artist, retiree) and a few costume changes. The actors played multiple parts but it was easy enough to keep things straight and they put their all into doing something that they love, even if it isn't their main job. Downstairs in the barn are the bathrooms and a place to buy snacks - water and popcorn was around $3, very economical. If you go, keep your expectations in check - this is a local regional theatre, NOT the Gutherie so expect dedicated hardworking "actors" that aren't quite as polished as those on Broadway. Definitely something worth seeing.

We recently went to a play, Mom's Advice. The acting was fabulous and the play content kept you…read morelaughing and crying. The Barn is a unique setting for the play goers. The outside is beautifully landscaped and the inside is comfortable with theater seating and lots of ambience. They enhance your experience with the smell of fresh popcorn and other snacks and beverages. They also displayed artwork on the wall by local artists. There wasn't one thing I did not like about our experience. If you are in the Rice Lake area, make this happen!!

Newly renovated and a gem in a little city. Friendly staff and excellent service. Did I mention…read morethey serve beer? Yes, that's right, beer and a movie. What could be better? Oh wait, how about some fresh popcorn, or even some fantastic pizza slices. Don't walk, run to the next opening.

Nice theatre and friendly staff. They always seem to work hard to get the latest releases. Great…read moreplace to end a day in the Northwoods. Prices went up a little due to the digital projector, but still a bargain.

The cultural center of this area, including Bayfield and Ashland. I first heard of it through KBEM,…read morea public radio station in the TC, and it featured live music in the summer. But in November it houses the Big Water Film Festival. This past weekend I had the honor of being invited after submitting my film. Of all the places I wanted it shown it was here. Mostly because it has the most class and good taste. I loved wandering around just for the beauty of the facility. The lights at night were gorgeous. A beautiful patio and lots of seating. I'm glad it's not in one of the larger cities, and adds to the city. The Steak pit is down the road and in walking distance. A convenient motel is just steps away. The sponsers and folks who run this place are to be commended. I'll use any excuse to visit here.

Are you looking for something to do in Washburn? You can probably find it here. If there happens…read moreto be a play here, go, you will be surprised what you see in our little town.

My friends and I went to watch a scary movie.and like normal people we laughed at funny parts or…read morescreamed not that loudly and got told twice but a guy that was wearing not work appropriate clothes if we don't stop making sounds we have to leave apparently you can't move or laugh or get scared with out geting kicked out will not be coming back ruined are fun night.

Affordable first run movies even during the pandemic. Reasonable prices, historic movie theatre…read more Friendly staff.

I was watching the backrooms movie with a couple of friends and we had an adult with us we were not…read morebreaking any rules nor being loud or disruptive yet one of the employees kicked us out of the theaters for seemingly no reason and made us wait outside the building in the cold rainy thunderstorm so there customer service was the main complaint being very lacking

Planned my afternoon to watch a movie here. At the theater I was informed "a bulb was out and this…read moreshowing was canceled". 11 screens and they don't have one bulb available for replacement? OMG.

A group of 5 of us went to see Beetlejuice. We all spent a lot of money on snacks and everything. I…read morenoticed the person in the concessions never washed their hands once while handling our food and beverages. Then something went wrong, and the movie wouldn't play. So, in a very condescending way we were told by the same person with nasty hands that there would be no movie, and we can get a voucher. I told the woman that we were from out of town and a voucher is no good to us. She then said not her problem, read the no refunds sign, she doesn't own the place so not her issue. Very unprofessional and rude. My friends and I randomly get together in St Croix because it's a central location to where we live but we will never come back to this horrible theater. Zero stars

Average theater currently showing older films. Poor policy on drink refills (none) which they blame…read moreon COVID 19. Here's an idea - just give your customer a new cup like all other theaters in the area.