We tend to pick this movie theatre because of the convenient location, comfortable chairs, and stadium seating. They have eight screens at this location and offer movies in standard and 3D format. When we want to see something in IMAX we make the trek to the Pinnacle, since this theater does not have it. Also, if you join the Regal Crown Club (free to join) you can earn points for every purchase made. Then, you can redeem these points for concessions, movie tickets, merchandise, and more. Other perks include on Tuesdays, you can purchase discounted movie tickets for $7.99 or less and 50% off popcorn. Know before you go: Parking tickets can be validated at the movie theater for free parking. read more

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Great location and a booze and beer bar! This theater is right in the center of action off of Gay St., right next to Nama and around the corner from the State Street Garage, which has a walkway/bridge that brings you right over State St. near the theater entrance. This is also the closest theater to UT, so when classes are in session, prepare yourself for the theater to be busier. The nice thing is that you can view (and pick) the seating ahead of time via the Regal website or app. We almost wondered if the theater was open when we came in on a Sunday evening. No one at the box office, customer service, booze area, or taking tickets. Two workers were at concessions and were very friendly and fast. When we asked, "Ummm, who takes our tickets?" they assumed someone was at the ticket stand and one of them had to do double duty and head over there to assist the gathering crowd. The theater itself is older, somewhat rundown/outdated, and very...sticky. ha. There are only 8 theaters off of one hallway, so they are very easy to find. The theater spaces do have stadium seating with stiff padding and seats that manually lean back and have moveable armrests with cupholders. They are probably the OG of stadium seating...the theater equivalent of the original iPhone...innovative and cool at the time, but we have gotten spoiled with better features since then. Overall, we have been to much nicer and updated theaters in the area, but you can't beat this location during a nice out in downtown. read more

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On Sunday night, (11/30), I was looking at their menu while waiting for my family and I noticed that the boys working the register were making fun of a customer for having an accent. As someone with an immigrant mother I know how hurtful and degrading that experience is. I could overhear and understand what he was saying but they all kept going "whats he saying" and laughing with each other about him. It made that couple visibly uncomfortable and it made me feel very unwelcome. I hope you take racial injustice and discrimination seriously here because it was very sad and discouraging to see. Do better read more

"Rules are rules" I went to see a movie with my buddies tonight, apparently I can be old enough to drive but god forbid I watch a R rated movie. Couldn't make an exception even though we bought the tickets online. We had to do a whole refund process, very annoying and we could refund the snacks we bought either. I understand that there is a policy but I mean come on 1 year off isn't that bad. AMC would never. read more

awesome place and awesome selection of treats and charming people hahaha and its downtown which is bonus

We used to go to this theater regularly and liked it well enough. Don't get confused, the Cinnabar is unquestionably the best theater in town. However, with the Gay Street theater being centrally located in Knoxville and with its easily accessible parking for attending the movie, it's good. The inside of the theater is--while not the best in town--certainly adequate, if not toward the top here in town. Plus, it's close to some great restaurants. So, why the 1-star rating? It is to make a point and get the attention of management that LYING to paying customers is NEVER acceptable. PERIOD! My beef? We recently we went there and spent $150 on tickets and concessions, which isn't unusual for us. When we asked for some popcorn salt [per usual] the attendant said that they were no longer allowed to give us any. My daughter asked by whose orders and the staff indicated management. She asked to speak to the manager and sure enough, the manager said that "Regal no longer gives extra salt because, "Salt is very unhealthy" so Regal decided to no longer let people have it." My daughter pointed out, "But you sell the boutique salt behind the counter, Right?...". The manager said "Yes, feel free to buy some." My daughter then added, "And, you do still sell the Super Sized Coke products, Right?" Without hesitation, the manager proudly said, "Yes, we do!" Then my daughter asked, "Why would you do that? It's even less healthy." We went to the movies again the next weekend but went to the Cinnabar at West Town Mall instead. Surely enough, they provided extra salt without hesitation. They were clearly happy to have our business! So, it comes down to this: The Gay Street manager LIED to us! For what? So, she could tell the Corporate Office, "Look, I saved the company 8¢ on salt that I refused to give to customers who shelled out over $150.00 for tickets and concessions... Please give me my deserved pat on the back!" Meanwhile, her theater has now lost $150 x 10 [future non-visit boycotts] from our not coming back to Her business!?! By this Regal Mgr's actions, she not only hurt her business but the surrounding restaurants in the area--because we typically eat out in the downtown area prior to attending the movies. This is a great example of how the LIE of one LIAR can reverberate to affect many innocent souls [the local business owners, the vendors of these businesses and employees of the vendors and businesses... and on, and on]. Shame on LIARS and the LIES they unnecessarily SPEW! If anyone else experiences this type of shameful behavior, please make note of it on Yelp--or elsewhere--lest we allow the abhorrent Mgt. behaviors to proliferate and become the norm! read more

below one star !!! bought tickets online because line was long then where told we had to stand in line to get tickets printed. only two workers behind counter. Stood in line for 25 minutes. read more

Really cute theater but no reclining seats was a bummer. It was nice they decorated for the Barbie movie.

I love movies. I better as I'm a Regal Unlimited member with Diamond Status (or at least I was until my status disappeared abruptly). Anyway, this is a grand yet quant theater which I highly recommend and I'll tell you why. It's very comfortable and clean! Sometimes theaters can prove too crowded and cold (though in a post Covid world crowded is debatable). There is a nice bar which allows for convenient seating if you're waiting on a friend or more. Concessions are plentiful as they should be, staff members were friendly and engaging and the theater seats were just roomy enough. I always end up using the facilities wherever I go (as one does) and the bathrooms were spotless with top of the line hand dryers at EVERY sink! This may seem ostentatious to some but it makes perfect sense! Inventory was happening while I was there and this DID NOT detract from team members from answering some of my questions which I appreciated. Although the spot has only eight theaters they are perfectly fine and some would be ideal if a company wants to rent out an entire theater for a private screening! I plan to see at least 22 movies in 2022 so look for my return Riviera staff and maybe have a team member say hi when I take my seat at the bar. See you at the movies! read more

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Everything sucked."rules are rules" and we spent 30 dollars on drinks way over priced, and 55 on tickets. and didn't get our drinks refund and wasted $30 so I would give this place a one out of 10 do not recommend and the place was dirty when we walked inside (avoid short hair cut round girl) #looser. my boy Joe was chill at the register. AVOID THIS THEATER you got lucky. read more

Great experience love the slide Keep on the great work smelt like childhood Great experience love the slide Keep on the great work smelt like childhood read more

My wife and I go here on Tuesdays because of the low priced tickets. For $13 we see a feature movie. I am also a Regal Rewards member, so oftentimes, we get a free small popcorn from my accumulated points. The theater is never busy, we can sit where we like and enjoy the movie. The theater and the restrooms are impeccably clean. And did I mention they validate our parking ticket? We park directly behind the theater, conveniently walk across the bridge and pay nothing! We would travel here than any of the other bigger Regal theaters just for the experience. read more

In the 60's, this was the newest of the 3 downtown 1 screen theaters. In the 90's it closed for a couple of years but returned in the 2000's bigger and better. Now it is the only movies only theater. It has 8 screens, concession area, cash bar and a customer service desk. They closed the ticket windows in favor of a outside kiosk and computer printing cash registers at the concession area. If you get a Regal Crown Club, movies are only $6.50 a ticket on Tuesdays. If you're a movie maniac, they have Regal Unlimited where you can see any movie showing as many times as you want for as little as $60 ($20 a month for 3 consecutive months). This program entitles you to see movies in many other Regal cities. read more

We had a good time at Regal Riviera. The lines were reasonable they had the kiosks available and we were able to use our Regal Club rewards for food discounts. The theater is in the perfect location downtown on Gay street which allows for several options for food or drink before or after see a movie! read more

Nice and clean theater. Concessions were good, but stupid expensive...like every other theater.

This is very nice theater. There's a full bar inside with specialty drinks, wine and beer. It's quite clean. There are lots of food options beyond movie basics, like tacos and flatbread pizzas and salads. The seats are comfortable. Just a few minor issues - the food takes a while to come out. Once you have you food you have to perform a delicate balancing act. Trays would be awesome since there are no little tables at the seats. I successfully got my drink, pizza, salad and self to my seat, but lost my salad dressing in a messy splay when I tried to sit down. Oops. Again - simple trays would help with this and keep the theaters cleaner. read more

$8 for the small popcorn? Even LA has cheaper popcorn. Last time supporting these money hungry owners.

I've been going to films since before I can remember. It's weird remembering the flickering of the light transferring through negative, the whir of the projector, the smell of buttered-beyond-belief popcorn. Now we're in the modern era, where everything's digital, and our home televisions are egregious sizes. So if a movie theater wants to get us in, they have to do something special. Special is a great word to describe the Regal Riviera in downtown Knoxville. I remember one night, early on, I decided to hit a late night screening during the middle of the week. By the time I got out, the streets were empty, and everything was still. There was something special, again, about being able to see a movie any time you'd like, right in the heart of the city. Now let's head inside. The theaters, the lobby, everything, has always been clean and welcoming. You head into any theater, and have a hard time believing you're in such a seemingly small downtown space. What they've done to make us the viewer comfortable, and making sure we have a good experience, well, it seems they've spared no expense. Now that they've added a larger food menu, and the ability to actually get a cocktail, there's not much more room for improvement. Which is a good thing! read more

A large, clean move theatre in downtown Knoxville like Regal Riviera is the perfect place to go when the whether doesn't allow for outside activities. I was a little disappointed inn the menu options available. I scoured the website to find a menu but was unable to locate one. I posted a picture here but nothing really sounded appetizing to me. They do have beer here but there was no one at the bar when I was there so I was unable to order a drink. read more

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My favorite place to watch a movie. Nice attentive staff. Clean and comfortable. Never had a bad experience here. The food menu has evolved into top of the line food choices...not to mention the bar. Movie theatres have come a long way and this is one of the best! Want to do dinner and a movie? Go for it! read more

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Regal Cinemas had truly inspired concept with the Regal Riviera Stadium movie theater. They took an old (nearly 100 years old!!) movie theater downtown, and completely rennovated it into a modern, state of the art cinema masterpiece. The layout and style of it is reminiscent the old-fashioned movie houses of yore. Yet, the modern digital technology that ranges from digital ticket kiosk, digital menu screens, and Dyson hand dryers in the bathrooms, all remind you that you're in the 21st century. There is a giant picture in the lobby that's probably two stories tall, of the movie theater in the early 1900's. Regal Cinemas headquarters are in Knoxville. So, I guess they thought this modern marvel would add pizazz to the revitalized downtown area. The Riviera is right next to the famous Tennessee Theater. It is also near many shops and restaurants, and is convenient to the University of Tennessee campus. Also, the customer service is great. Very friendly. Regal Cinemas really hit a homerun with this inspired movie theater. It is only two or three years old, so it still smells new. If you have a chance to check it out, it's an amazing moviegoing experience. Five stars. read more

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I was at the first showing of Star Wars "The Last Jedi" 3D in Knoxville Tn. Walking in off of Gay street downtown reminded me of the ole times from the outside lopking in, but once I walked into the massive square footage of popcorn and electronic kiosks I lost that sense of nostalgia. They even had a bar of sorts, beer and wine only and only 3 drinks after age verification. The place was very clean for the noon matinee and candy lined the concession stand where sandwiches and other finger foods are available also. Every employee there was very happy and eager to assist a person as needed. The first twenty minutes after entering the theater; where I would watch one of the best Star Wars movies since episode III, was commercials of upcoming movies and other waste of my time. I watched again at the 4pm showing in standard format and a clear difference in theater cleanliness for certain. Packed by college students and hundreds more people the whole place got small with not enough restrooms and lines that made the wastefull 20 minutes at the start of the showing seem justified to those less prepared. Regal has many theaters and this one a bit small, but location is everything and they did whay they could. P.S. A brand new Starbucks opening very soon very close by. read more

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I saw Suicide Squad at this theatre last night with a few friends simply because of their convenient location. They're downtown, close to all the bars and restaurants, and right in front of a parking garage (that's free weekends, and weekdays after 6pm- I've been told). They're a little older than the theatre in Turkey Creek and also a little more popular. We ordered our tickets online in advance luckily to avoid the ticket line, but the snack line was very long and seemed to move very slow. They've also got some additional snacks aside from the classic soda, popcorn, and candy selections that I'm used to, but what stood out to me is that they actually have beer- on tap, and bottled. I didn't order any this time, but I'm sure I will in the future. Unfortunately, they also do the butter for you, and you'll have to ask them if you want extra salt. There's a small table that contains some condiments, mostly sugar, but no salt. I didn't feel like cutting the long line or waiting in it again just to get salt. So overall, pros are the location, parking, and beer. Cons are lines, and they put the butter/salt on the popcorn for you and you can't do it yourself. read more

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This is where it's at! Ever since the addition of the bar Metro is booming. They're definitely only competing with theirselves and their future location at West Town Mall but other than that this place is still new enough to be relevant and old enough to be frustrated. This is the best movie theater that is walkable for a lot of students downtown workers and residencies. The great thing about this theater is you have a lot to eat a lot to do in a lot to watch around you. Enjoy, they do show 3D here as well. read more

This is such a nice theater! They have a bar in the lobby with pricey drinks, but it's a movie theater so all concessions are a little more than usual. The theaters are very clean and very big with comfy seats. They don't recline and seats are first come, so there's no reserved seats, but I've never had a bad seat unless you're stuck at the very front. It's in a premium location for getting dinner/drinks before/after a movie. I recommend coming here for a date night! read more

The fact that Regal got rid of coke products makes me never wanna go there again. Bring back the cherry coke

This is a great location, with a parking garage in the back. I usually purchase my tickets with the Atom App and walk right up to the ticket taker and they will scan my phone. Pretty easy- and cheaper than Fandango! This Regal is up to date, as it is a newer theatre to Knoxville. It is always clean, and you have the option for beer at the concession. so I'm defiantly In! Use your school ID to get the student discount and don't forget to sign up for a free Regal Card. You scan your Regal card anytime you purchase tickers or anything at the concession to receive points that get your free concession/tickets! read more

LOVE this theater!!! It's absolutely gorgeous. They always have a great selection playing and the concessions are excellent. It's not as crowded because of the location, but has all the appeal of The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek. read more

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This used to be my favorite theater, I have 51 casual check-ins. But now, they have instituted advanced check in seating. I really super hate this. I get here early to get a good seat, only to be told I cant have it because it is reserved. read more

Excellent movie experience. Can't believe it has taken me this long to see a movie here. Saw Noah this weekend with my mom and I was super impressed. The theater is gorgeous and huge. Loved the stadium seating and the chairs were very comfortable. You can actually slightly incline them for a more relaxing movie watching position. Big plus for its location next to restaurants downtown. Watch a movie here and finish off with dessert at the French Market. You do get free parking at the Market Square parking garage (possibly at the other city owned garages but I am not completely sure). Just remember to take your movie stub back to the garage with you and you get out for free. A nice incentive to head downtown, eat a great meal and enjoy a nice movie in an awesome theater. read more

Mmmm I ate here for the first time, the chocolate lava cake and spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette were REALLY good! And for some reason the dessert rang up with a discount I mean warmed up lava cake with whipped cream for 4.99 at the movies. Oh yeah ! read more

A movie theater that has all the pizazz of the Old City and Downtown Knoxville yet the charm of Modernism. It takes Student discounts unlike Turkey Creek. Also, it is not as nearly as packed as the pinnacle. I love the stadium seating and the new, clean feel. Definitely my first choice in theaters, even when I live in West Knoxville. The only thing that distracts from the positives is the trouble with parking. State Street Garage is the way to go, yet getting there might drive you bonkers with the traffic. read more

This has to have been one of the worst theater experiences ever. I paid for four tickets and concessions. At the beginning of the movie four kids were being very loud and inconsiderate. I asked them twice to please stop and when they did not I complained to an employee. He summoned a manager. After waiting I returned to my seat. I saw the manager enter the very edge of the theater. I pointed to the offenders and I was never acknowledged. The manager made no attempt to rectify the situation. Once he or she left the kids continued becoming even more obnoxious since they were emboldened by the inaction of management. Thank you Regal! Never again. read more

This is the only theatre in town that shows the Indie films. The best movies are at this location. Start showing it the love you show to the blockbusters. You won't regret it! **for some reason this tagged the theatre at West Town, not the Downtown West theatre for which it was intended. read more

This is a very nice theater. It was very clean and the employees were just wonderful! My husband accidentally dropped his very hot tea as I was handing it to him. It splashed all over both us. The staff generously replaced the tea for free and even offered me a lucky penny they found when I said I was having a bad day (awww!!!). I love that they offer real food (salads, tacos, etc) as well as Starbucks tea and coffee. The earl grey tea was perfect for a cold night! Parking was easy and free in the garage right behind the theater. On the third floor there is a pedestrian bridge connecting the garage to the street. It was a very short walk. It was fun to read about the history of the theater and see pics of the transformation over the years. They even have a vintage projector in the lobby! We came to this theater to see a special showing of Nightmare Before Christmas (love that they did this BTW) otherwise we never would have thought to visit. But we will definitely be back! read more

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First timer to this very clean theater. I don't go to the movies often, so I may be behind the times-I was impressed with the bar(alcohol) and variety of food options(tacos, sandwiches, salads, etc). Seats were very comfortable. With all of this said, I may go out to the movies more often! read more

I can't believe I forgot to review the theater after we saw our movie. The theater is clean and the staff is friendly. The seating is comfortable and although it is a basic theater compared to some, I find it enjoyable and makes for a nice trip downtown for a night out. The parking garage is conveniently located behind the theater so you don't have to stress over where to park. There is a decent selection at the concession stand. There is a decent movie selection and they rotate new features in frequently so there is something new always showing. It is nice to not have to go to the other side of town when we want to see a movie. read more

Love this this theatre .. amenities and cleanliness. Very spacious and surroundings of a beautiful downtown

Location, location, location! What's not to love about a theater in the heart of Market Square? Within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in this charming area of Knoxville just off downtown. Clean theater, well kept. Nice screens and sound systems. Friendly, helpful staff. A good moviegoing experience all around. read more

The theater is nice and updated. They have beer in addition to the regular concessions. And it looked like quite a variety. The movie rooms are huge. The only problem is that the theater attracts A LOT of children. They were laughing constantly and it wasnt a comedy. If you come here, make sure you watch an R rated movie. read more