Davis Theater, Chicago

I have to say, this is a fantastic theater with great customer service and showings. For example, I just bought some tickets and accidentally sent them to the wrong email. I called and was greeted kindly and promptly had the tix resent. I just want to thank the Davis Theater, its committed staff, and can only recommend this theater wholeheartedly. Thank you!

Sooo cute, clean, and friendly! We saw a matinee show of "Wicked", which was FABULOUS; and though the theater was filled to near capacity, patrons were quiet and the viewing very enjoyable. Thank you to theater Admin. and staff for the lobby holiday decorations that greeted us and the attentive, efficient, cordial service at Concessions. The popcorn was delicious! We, also, loved the local Lincoln Ave. street-scape, decorated with white lights and shop windows dressed festively for the holidays.

Love the local theater in the square. Was a great remodel. They pick good movies and some fun special events (Oscar nominated shorts right now for example)

Nice theater! Good sound (not too loud or bassy). The seating is a little crazy, though. The first several rows are flat on the ground and right under the screen. Happy we chose to be towards the back.

I went there to watch Dune Part 2 movie. The like the theater. Even though it is not too big, it is quite spacious and also the seats are really comfortable. The restroom is clean. The staff are friendly.

Absolutely lovely movie theater that is chalk full of personality and staffed by lovely people. My university had a student film premiere here and it made for an absolutely wonderful experience. I've been going here since I was a child and I'm happy it's still up and running.

Our family goes to the Davis consistently over other theaters--great environment, comfortable seats, good prices. I have never left a review...until now. We stopped by during the Lincoln Square trick or treating event, and the person handing out the candy said to my daughter, "Avatar Korra, it is an honor to meet you!" My daughter said, "That's what the characters all say to Korra on the show!" Made our day. Thank you to their employees for showing that kind of care!

Went to see horror movies all day and the atmosphere was great. There were shorts as well as full length movies that played with the better movies on later in the day/early evening. Would definitely return again

Shame on The Davis Theater for not even acknowledging my son with special needs' attempts to speak with a manager about a job. He has submitted a resume twice now, to two different managers with not so much as courtesy return phone call. My son is 26 years old with high functioning Autism. He has worked in the restaurant and movie theater business for a combined 5 years now. He is a model employee, always on time, extremely courteous and hard working. His life skills coach has even attempted to contact the theater to see about possible job prospects and they won't even return her calls or emails!!! What is this community coming to, if adults with special needs can't even get a chance. So very very disappointed in what I thought was a special small town vibe business. *Thanks for responding, but how am I supposed to know how many resumes you receive or that you are fully staffed? I have every right to get on Yelp and voice my frustration. If you think I did this review to disparage you, you are wrong. And I'd love to call and talk to a manager, and have done so, and our calls were never returned!

I recently came here because this theater hosted an event for the IFA Chicago (Independent Film Alliance) and thought it was a beautiful place for the event to happen at. It definitely seems like it's been remodeled several times inside, and they have a great bar space area off to the side where we got drinks prior to the show. They had your typical food for a theater and it wasn't outrageously priced either. The seating inside the theater we were at was interesting because I don't think I had ever been that high up before while watching a screen, but nonetheless - the seats were clean and everything went swell. Definitely a great theater and glad to see this isn't too far from where I live!

The Davis is a nice theater, but really wish they were not closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Everything was great except for the volume in theater 2. It's not that large of a space to be so deafening.

Our time at the Davis Theater was so enjoyable. The theatre although old is quite relaxing. The seats were very plush and comfortable.

Great location to see a movie in Chicago. Reasonably priced and great selection of movies. Comfortable seats

It's a really cool little space, they get first-run movies and some less-well-known stuff, but WHY is a small drink at the concession stand almost $6???

The Davis Theater has made a lot of updates in the past year or two, and it has really served in their favor. The theaters feel larger, the rows have a steep incline between them (which means no one can block your view! Amen!), and the seats are comfy AND recline. I was one happy camper! I will say, I miss their old ticket prices. I know I can't complain too much, because $9 tickets before 6pm is still a total steal, but I do wish they were back at $5 like they used to be. Popcorn and candy also went up slightly in price as well, but it's still pretty cheap-- $5 small popcorn, $7 large popcorn and speciality candies at reasonable prices. You are also able to bring in food and drink from Carbon Arc, which has an easily accessible entryway between the theatre and restaurant. Overall, ESPECIALLY because Davis Theatre is within walking distance from our house, we'll be back many, many times :)

This is not your mama's neighborhood theater. Yes it is in the hood, but it has a very elegant feel to it. Kudos on the upgrade to The Davis as I remember it from back in the day. It was the go to place to see a main release movie after its hey day for real cheap, but now I think it is going to be my go to place because they have prosecco and will let me take a bottle (in a cooler) into the theater. For those that like draft beer, looks like they had a decent selection on tap. If you are a fan of recliner chairs, move on as they don't have them. But the seats are very comfortable and spacious. The screens are a nice sound and they have 7.1 Surround Sound. The bar/restaurant (Carbon Arc) is very nice as well. Prices for drinks and wine is pretty decent and the food was good. I got the Fried Chicken Sandwich (fried chicken thigh, pickles, white sausage gravy and what I thought was coleslaw). The mixing of white sausage gravy and coleslaw was strange and yet tasty. It is one of the items on the menu identified as one you can take into the theater, but I don't suggest it as it is messy as hell...had to use a knife and fork to eat it, but it was good. Sandwich came with fries...hot and tasty. The rest of the menu looks interesting and I will be going back to sample it as I will be heading back to The Davis to see Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

Awesome theatre. I've been going here since before they remodeled. I love this historical, classic movie theatre.

Nice work Davis Theater! Took in Rogue One a few weeks ago and have to say the wait was worth it. Between the new reserved seats, screens, carpet, and thank the dear sweet infant baby Jesus the BATHROOMS we now have an amazing local theater. Bonus is the new restaurant/bar next door for food and drinks beyond the usual movie theater fare.

I went to the theater for a charity event on Oscar night. I've seen pictures of the old theater and they have totally transformed the place. They now have two theaters, food, liquor and the usual candy, popcorn and nachos. It looks really nice in there. At the charity event, they served mainly champagne so I didn't get to try one of their many beers on tap. And the food from the adjoining restaurant was very good. Everything was first class. I like being able to eat right at the theater so you're not parking twice and possibly missing the show because you can't find street parking before the movie starts. I also like that you can sit and watch the movie with a beer! We sat in Theater 1 to watch the Oscars. It was TV so I didn't expect the crazy surround sound they'd have for a movie. But it was a comfortable experience. I'll be back!

We rented the a theater for our sons birthday and he and his friends had a great time eating popcorn and watching a great movie.

Davis theater is one of my favorite places in Lincoln Square. Love coming here. It's great

My go-to theater because it's not a huge theater and it has the feel of how it used to be years ago. But as much as I love the old feel, the remodeling makes it that much comfier. I go there to watch shows on my own and couldn't find it any more peaceful if I tried. They show only three different movies a day so before you head over there I would check online to see what's playing. Other than that, it's one of my happy places without a doubt. Friendly and quick service also. Just street parking can sometimes be a bit of a pain. Well worth it though!?

Love the Davis! Old school theater with modern day amenities. They typically have about three or four movies going at once, mainstream things. Online ticketing, beer/wine. Check their Facebook page for specials and events.

I've been coming here since before the remodeling and I love this place. Today I came with my mom and sister to watch Captain Marvel. We stoped at carbon arc for a few drinks and appetizers. Our server Amelia was pleasant and professional. She made us really feel welcome and helped us feel like we could enjoy ourselves. We had the charcuterie board, it was delicious. We also had the cheese curds which were crispy and the right amount of cheese in every bite. The overall experience was just right!

The employees were kind, the only option for food during the day is popcorn and nachos. They're closed in Mondays and Tuesdays, so we went on a Wednesday for a 12:30 matinee. They just opened and the popcorn was cold and kind of stake tasting. I hope the popcorn wasn't from Sunday still. But it kind of tasted like it. If their popcorn was fresh, I would've hoped it would've been hot... I would've been cool with warm at least but it was cold. Suffered through the popcorn. If you want food, you have to go to a later show when the restaurant that serves the food is open. But the popcorn and no other food options were the only downfall. Staff was nice, theater was clean and like the feel of that old fashion theater feel. I'd go back for sure

Awesome, clean, decently priced theater! I hadn't been here before the remodel- I moved to Lincoln square right when they closed for the upgrade. It is now a beautiful theater- it seems to pay homage to the vintage theater experience, but has a lot of modern touches that work well with the theme. I also like that (for a movie theater) their prices are decent. They have comfy chairs, and even though they aren't reclining seats, they are great for a couple hour movie. They also have an awesome snack bar with much better popcorn than any of the big chains. The staff is also always friendly- they don't seem like they hate their jobs, and that's always a plus. There's also Carbon Arc next door, which has a really good looking menu, but I haven't tried it. I think the coolest thing is that they have wood benches that miraculously turn into picnic tables outside- I waited to meet up on a bench and when we left the theater they were patio tables for the restaurant!!

Ventured out for my first movie in a long time tonight! Everyone spaced out and super clean. All staff had masks and there was sanitizer available everywhere. We grabbed an appetizer at Carbon Arc next door and they delivered it to us in our seats! Lovely date night if you need a safe escape from the house. Will definitely be back!

The remodeled theater is a great step in the right direction. The decor, staff, and location couldn't be better. Reserved seats are comfortable and easy to book online. They have 3 screens, 1 main and 2 smaller with less seating. There really isn't a bad seat. The attached restaurant is one if the highlights and shouldn't be missed. More often than not, my wife and I will arrive early for movie, grab a drink at the bar, and order some food (if we don't get popcorn) to be taken into the theater. They neatly package the food into a tray that fits into the cupholders. Would highly recommend it, but order something that's easy to eat with your hands and doesn't require much vision. I would like to give it 5 stars but the main screen room is so wide that it makes the screen seem smaller and, depending on what kind of movies are showing, you can often feel the subs and sometimes hear the adjacent movies. Overall, this is my theater of choice when deciding between the same movie across other theaters. We only go to other theaters when the Davis isn't showing what we're looking for. It will happen from time to time since they only have 3 screens.

There aren't many screens but that doesn't even matter. Beautiful movie palace. With reasonable prices for food and snacks and booze. The interior design has that old school Hollywood vibe. The chairs are red leather and plush. Might make this theater the only movie theater I patronize in Chicago!

This place is the best mix of old school movie house and awesome new technologically advanced mega theater. Great chairs. Great food next door at Carbon Arc that you can bring into the theater. Not hot dogs and junk but awesome gourmet food. Plus liquor. You can drink while you watch.

Came in yesterday (July 9th) for our first movie since lockdown. My wife, son, and I really enjoyed seeing Wonder Woman on the big screen again. Felt very safe thanks to the precautions in place to ensure social distancing. Will be back to see Beats soon.

Love The Davis Theatre, it's a great little neighborhood spot. Food at the Carbon Arc is fantastic. You can reserve seats ahead of time, then just walk in, grab a cold beer and enjoy the show.

This is a cute movie theater. It's got an old-timey vibe, but it's all modernized. The staff are friendly and are not the vacant-eyed teens you find at other movie theaters. They do reserved seating, which I'm a big fan of. And with an adjacent bar / restaurant, it's easy to make a complete date night out of it. And you can take your food and adult drinks into the theater with you. I'm a fan.

I've had two good experiences here followed by one really, really poor one. I have only ordered drinks here, so I can't speak to the food. The last time I was there, my friend and I each ordered a Manhattan. Not only were we up-sold on the whiskey brand, which is to be expected to some degree, but the drink was TERRIBLE. My friend accidentally spilled much of hers, and we decided that was for the best because no way were we going to be able to finish them. Yuck! I wouldn't order a Manhattan in the future, or if you do, specify your bourbon/rye.

I really enjoy this theater. They don't have a lot of screens, but lots of indie film festivals as well just fun films. The bar next door has drag nights as well as great food (that's for another review haha) They have regular candy as well as local brands. The gummy bears were so soft I fell in love. There's also fancy popcorn like Carmel and cheddar. The seats are reserved. This is a good place to take parents if they come into town. The neighborhood is really safe as well.

There is nothing I don't LOVE about The Davis Theater. They typically have great movies showing, and they have the best special screenings and film festivals in the Chicago area (I.e The Massacre, live organ w/ Jay). Plus, the beer selection at the counter is great, not to mention the full service bar/restaurant that is conveniently and completely accessible next door. So lucky to live so close to this wonderful community theater.

The remodeled Davis is comfortable and worthy of the neighborhood's support. The screens are small like the big chains, but the leather-like rockers are a tip of the hat to the original Davis Theater. The remodel is not as fun as I had hoped, but much better than I had feared.

Loved watching cruella here. Such a great theater with a restaurant connected. Staff was great, felt very clean. I recommend getting seats in top or middle rows

First time coming here, came here to watch Deadpool 2 and chose this theater because I wanted to check out something new in the area since I never come up to that part of town much. Theater is beautiful and gorgeous inside and out. Even the stuff at the movies are reasonable. Cleanest bathrooms around. Love the memorabilia inside the movie theater as well. Will strongly return

Davis Theater, when did you get so fancy? My brother used to live in the area and he told me how he once fell in a big hole in the seat at Davis. Of course that was years ago, but that stuck in my head for a while so I never thought of visiting. Until my friend Joanne suggested we meet here for a movie. And JW has impeccable taste, so I agreed to meet her. I was pleasantly surprised. It's clean, it's cozy and everyone working was friendly/helpful. There snack bar has the usual favorite--popcorn and candy and soda. But don't overlook the specialty candy from Amy's candy bar! The OMG Bar, the malted milk balls...Amy's candy rocks! It's assigned seating, so we got to choose our seats when we bought our tickets. Well, our ticket clerk chose our seats and ensured we were ok with that. It's all stadium seating and the sound system is comparable to the big chain theaters too. The seats aren't as comfy as the reclining seats in the big chain theaters, but I could forgo that for interesting movie titles. There's a restaurant attached--the window showed the menu and a weekly specials. It looked really interesting and worth another visit. A very charming neighborhood theater!

You have to love a discount movie theater. Comfort and frills don't interest me whatsoever, and I don't care about the picture and sound unless I'm seeing a high-tech blockbuster, which happens rarely. This place reminds me so much of my small hometown cinema (small as in the town and the theater): four screens, mainstream selections, several notches below state-of-the-art facilities, but good enough for almost any kind of outing. Over the last couple of years I've seen The King's Speech, Sherlock Holmes 2, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Prometheus here. Maybe a couple of others. No complaints whatsoever. Well, maybe just the cramped and dingy men's room. At this point, the Davis is the first theater that I check whenever I'm interesting in seeing a movie. It boasts two key attributes--cheap and close to home. That's pretty much the whole package from my point of view.

As a new Lincoln Square/Ravenswood resident, I thought it would be reasonable to acquaint myself with "the old" before exploring "the new". Old is definitely an understatement when it comes to The Davis. The poor theatre for sure has seen better days (as the Robbie Seay Band song "Better Days" runs through my head)...but it's all a part of the antique cinema culture. Come on! A new-release movie for $5.50 (that is matinee before 6 pm--otherwise it's still only $8.00 for adults)!!! Sweet and salty delights (candy and popcorn, of course) are SUPER reasonably priced too (all under $4)! Entering the actual theaters, the black paint on the floors have corroded away to its foundation by all the past sticky, poisonous pop spills... And you won't think twice about deciding to test your bladder's full capacity; not because you may miss a climactic chunk of the film but because the bathrooms have much to be desired. The fun chairs--definitely comfy and bouncy, but BEWARE when you sit down initially or lean back because I've seen some hilarious people-watching oopsies! Oh and lastly, I adore the old-fashioned "Welcome, turn off pagers & cell phones" screen intro. Not to be missed for nothing! I love to be reminded that the Davis is still present as a neighborhood treasure, not as a money-hungry business. Lincoln Square would not be the same without you! I salute you (while sticking a specific finger up at the monopolizing Fandango/Kerasotes)!

Looking back over 8 years ago when I wrote my original review, I'll concede I was too harsh on this place back when I wrote that years ago. After all, it always was a budget theater over the years, though it trended less that way when it got some of the renovations in the 2000s like somewhat upgraded seats that leaned back, along with cup holders. Even then it wasn't up to par with other theaters, so I'm glad they finally did a renovation along the lines of what the Logan Theater did a few years ago. I'm now going to forgive my past annoyances about this place like angled seats, angled screens, little legroom between seating rows, and the poor bathrooms, since all of those issues have FINALLY been resolved with their amazing 2016 renovation! From what I read online I think it had to do with the terms of a historic preservation and renovation tax credit which didn't allow for them to add stadium seating in theater 2(their back 2 theaters are combined into a single screen now, theater 2 has 284 seats), but theaters 1(145 seats) and 3(139 seats) now have stadium seating in the back rows. All 3 theaters now have brand new seating, and I love how they have expanded legroom between each row now. Plus I loved how they took advantage of the space under the stadium seating of theaters 1 and 3(the front 2 theaters), and used that space to expand the men's and women's bathrooms! The old ticket booth area just inside the entrance is now gone(now you purchase movie tickets at the concession stand), replaced by an area where you can take a selfie picture sitting in a director's chair with the new Davis logo behind it. That's where I am slightly sad, since I wish they could've preserved that ticket booth area. Ah well its not the end of the world, since for me I was more hoping the movie viewing experience and small bathroom issues would be resolved, which it now finally has! It is a little more expensive now(mainly their ticket prices), but the concession prices are still at least a little under what you'd have to pay at an AMC theater. And the popcorn actually tastes decent here, unlike at AMC. I totally agree with my friend who I saw Rogue One with last night, that they should bring back the several popcorn seasoning varieties they used to have in the condiment area before the 2016 renovation. The new Carbon Arc restaurant and bar also looked really nice(built over the former spaces of La Bocca Della Verita restaurant and Ravenswood Used Books, the latter moved to Montrose/Damen), when I took a quick look inside it. Beer prices are mainly between $5-7(one beer is $8), wine prices by the glass are around $9-10, cocktails $12, and food prices seemed to be middle of the road, not too expensive nor cheap. There is a food menu section for Carbon Arc that lists the food items that can be prepared the quickest(5-10 min wait? I'll ask the next time I'm here how long these items take to prepare), if you need to quickly get food to go beyond basic concession food fare to take into the auditorium you're seeing a movie inside of. Think that's a great idea to emphasize the quicker to prepare food items to take from here into a movie you're seeing in one of its 3 theaters, IMO. Almost forgot to say too when I talked to a Carbon Arc employee, that they plan to have food service here till midnight, and 2am for drinks. I believe this'll actually be the closing times for most nights, but wouldn't be surprised if it infrequently closed early on off-peak nights if it was slow. And you're welcome for myself taking all these pictures of the theater and the Carbon Arc restaurant/bar, when I was here on its Thursday night reopening! Think the only thing I didn't upload pics of yet is the new Carbon Arc food and drink menus, which I'll do before the end of today. Finally, I have heard that they're planning to do assigned seating in early 2017 for movies here, but that for now all seats are general admission and first come first served. I'm not so sure if assigned seating is needed here(400 and Logan do fine without this), though maybe I'm biased since I hadn't experienced many assigned seating theaters other than Muvico Rosemont, and I'm pretty okay with non-assigned seating theaters? And since less often I go to movies on their theatrical opening weekend? Maybe this'll grow on me as I experience more assigned seating theaters in the future, who knows! So amazingly well done, Davis. I never thought you'd change me from a skeptic to fan of this theater, but you finally did! I'll hold the fifth star, till I can try the food at Carbon Arc soon.

I'm really struggling with how to rate the Davis and the Carbon Arc. The theatre is lovely and the restaurant and bar are way cool, with a cool concept. Definitely worth 4 stars. The food, however, was another story. The 2 types of tacos that I tried were terrible. I hate to be a hater, but I was really surprised at how bad the tacos were. I had the chicken and the pork. On a positive note, they were packed with ingredients and filling, which would have been great if they tasted ok. Both were super bland and just awful. They could quite possibly be the worst tacos I had in Chicago....or maybe anywhere. Seeing the other reviews, I think I should try again. I really think that perhaps something went very wrong....perhaps the chef maybe forgot something or was in a hurry....it had to be something, cause I'm not exaggerating at all. They were so bad! So anyway, I ended with 3 stars and I hope that on my next trip, they'll earn a 4 or even a 5!

This is an old theater in Lincoln Square with a sense of charm that the newer theaters do not have. The facilities here are not the newest or greatest, but they do show first-run movies and there are a handful of "loveseats" that are perfect for couples. Cash only, but you will spend a bit less cash for a flick here than at most other movie houses.

Nice old school theater that still has cheap matinees...around $5 bucks and some change. I actually enjoyed coming here as it wasn't one of those stadium like experiences that we have all become used to in most theaters now...def will comeback and watch more movies here.

The set-up of the theater is strange to me. You can buy tickets online and reserve your seat, which I like, but when you arrive you have to see a person in the hallway (not terribly well identified), where they look at your phone then print out your ticket, tear it right then, and then you step into the theater directly behind you. Seems like an added unnecessary step when they can just look at the phone. The seats were very comfy and I was glad to be able to bring in food from Carbon Arc next door.

Beautiful remodeled theater. You walk and are shocked to see how beautiful it is. Next door to a bar/restaurant. My boyfriend and I had a date night on a Saturday around 9pm. Tickets came out to $12 each plus you can purchase beer while watching the movie. The seats are so comfy and very intimate setting. Seats are assigned and while purchasing the tickets at the box office, the guy did ask if we wanted to sit in front, middle, or back. My boyfriend said he wanted the back. The bathrooms are near by as well. Once we got to theater one, we walked in and had to walk up the stairs. Seemed high but you can see all the movie without feeling like someone is blocking the view. I can't wait to go back. We found parking in front of the theater so street parking can be a problem depending the time and day.

So glad to have the Davis theater reopened and remodeled. I didn't try Carbon Arc, but had a really nice movie experience here, with comfortable spacious seats, minimal wait time for tickets and friendly staff. A couple of things I hope they will work out, that would elevate them to a 5-star: - Sound: Sound quality in theater 3 was sub-optimal. Not sure if it was acoustics of the actual theater or the sound system itself, but the sound wasn't crisp, so it was hard to hear some of the dialogue and songs in La La Land. Hoping this is the sound system and fixable, though there were other noises in the theater (e.g. people opening candy wrappers) that seemed more audible than in other theaters, so maybe a general acoustics thing. - Ticketing: There was a small table set up across from the concession stand where online ticket purchasers could check in, so there was no line which was nice. However, the ticketing process would be so much more seamless if they were to install a couple of ticket kiosks - no pre-assigned seating to hunt for in the theater, no handing over your phone to someone to punch in codes, would just be less friction and more user friendly. Hopefully these things are minor or in the works, after all, it's only been a few weeks since re-opening.

The Davis Theater offers the perfect blend of new and old. Carbon Arc is the restaurant/bar attached to the theater. Great for a pre or post movie meal or drink. Of course, you can also bring your booze into the movie with you :). The movie theaters are small, but they offer an intimate feel you don't get at large, packed theaters these days. Also love that this place is kid friendly and puts on so many different weekday events & specials. A true neighborhood gem that is fun for the whole family. On top of all of this, the prices are very reasonable. A matinee tickets is only $9 for adults -- unheard of!

So, yes, this theater is old, bathrooms are somewhat dingy (pretty clean, but old and patched and feels like a high school bathroom)... but I love it. 4 screens I think, all pretty small. A tiny line to buy tickets, but really friendly staff, cute t-shirts and first run movies...small theaters, but the seats are situated such that you can actually see the screen. If you don't mind skipping the bells and whistles, then definitely worth a visit to watch a movie!

I love Davis Theater! Even before the renovations. Now it's even better. It's the best place in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. So much character. My only constructive feedback is their online ticket site. Why do I get the feeling I need to check my fraud protection service after using it? It looks like it was designed in the early days of the internet (1994?). Does not instill confidence. There's got to be a better online ticket solution out there.

I could not have been more exited for the Davis to re-open. It is SUCH a gem and an anchor for the neighborhood. The theaters are clean, popcorn is good, and so far the selection of films has been diverse enough that I could see Star Wars and La La Land. The only thing I want to address as a reviewer below did as well is the sound quality. Seeing La La Land proved difficult, however, because the sound..just...didnt...quite..get there. I don't know how else to describe it but it was oddly muted in some parts. There was an overall feeling that the audience was crouched forward, leaning to hear dialogue - which of course is never something you want for a $12 ticket. My only gripe is that Big Screen = Big Sound. Other than that - LOVE IT.

We went to see Crazy Rich Asians here the other night, and I was excited to check out our local movie theater since I've only ever walked passed it. The attached restaurant was poppin around 7pm, and the ticket agent was very friendly. We got into the show a little late, but there were still plenty of seats available. The sound quality wasn't the best (I think because it's an old theater), but it didn't bother me much. On the way out, I noticed the concession stand sells alcohol which would have been great to know beforehand, lol. I wonder if you can bring your drink in...Anyways, Lincoln Square was lively after the show, so it was nice to walk up and down the street a bit before heading home.

I came here to see Sing with my 4 year old and we had a perfect experience! It is so new and clean and the perfect neighborhood movie theater for a date night or just a fun outing. We did not check out the restaurant next store but you can bring food into the theater from there and eat it while you watch your movie. I bought our tickets online the morning of and was able to pick our seats. I just had to go up to the ticket counter and have them print off the tickets before we sat down. Also, a note to parents of 4-9 year olds- the front row of the top section has a pretty tall bar and my son and the kid next to us had to sit on coats/jackets to see over it. So, although it is nice that no one is in front of you, for the littler ones, it's tough to see. We will definitely be back to try the restaurant and maybe bring in some drinky drinks ;)

Going to the Davis is kind of like going to a movie at the park. People come in with picnicking materials, and soon after the lights go out, you hear various bottles and cans opened up, food-filled tupperware pulled out of carry-in luggage, and feet kicked up lay-z-boy style for the show. It's rustic inside the Davis, as if you're entering a time warp into a venue from the early 1980's recession. Those were the good ol' days for some of us, filled with matinee memories of the Karate Kid, Transformers (the cartoon), and the Neverending Story. The Davis, with all its dust and strangely slanted floors, is just how I remember movie theaters as a kid, unlike today's sterile, airport-terminal-esque multiplexes. The prices are right at only $8, it has the comfortable feel of an old favorite sweatshirt, and they somehow always get top movie selections. 5 stars!