Amc Dine-in Theatres Menlo Park 12

Our First time here and we will not be returning.This place does not live up to the AMC name, all of the AMC theaters we've been to this is by far the worst it looks run down and very shabby. When you go to the other locations for Dine in they're clean and up to date with decor and the overall atmosphere. This place is dirty and our popcorn is cold 🤢 look at the table👇🏼 and we just got here. What happened with all of the supposed "disinfecting" that they do to keep the place sanitized? Total waste of money 🙄

Ok ... I had 5 stars but dropped it to 1. I went to see the Spiderman movie on a Friday, December 31st, 7pm. I only took off my mask to eat and have popcorn. I tested positive for COVID on Sunday, two days later. Someone in this theater passed it to me. The one time I leave the house in 2 yrs, I get COVID at this AMC. Not only that but, this guy was on his phone the whole time and his phone was bright.

Here is my review for this sorry excuse for a cinema, conveniently located attached to the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey. Went with family to watch Top Gun: Maverick for the second time. (Went to Route 1 AMC in IMAX the first go round) Sad to report that this particular AMC Theatres is very much run down now and the "dine-in" experience has heavily declined! The ticketing is very smooth and it was a breeze to order tickets ahead of time. Prices are fair due to inflation and rising costs of everything so I won't complain on that front. We order food from one of the two concession stands and was told it would be delivered to our seats. Very cool, but the downside is if we wanted other items we would have to physically get up and walk out and then go back in line and order. I understand it's a bit difficult to have food service while movie is playing but a good compromise would be if they had some sort of phone Application to order drinks and food from seat instead. Once inside our cinema for the showing, I easily found our seats but much to my dismay the trays were VERY VERY Dirty. Not the most welcome sight especially if you plan to munch or drink on something during the movie. (Photos attached) The only saving grace are the comfortable seats. That being said I should probably get tested for Hepatitis because I'm pretty sure they haven't cleaned the seats since the First Top Gun 30+ years ago, SMH ! Picture was decent but IMAX definitely a large and more crisp viewing experience. Sound was okay but NOT loud enough! We could literally hear the next door showing of the same movie that was starting at a later time then ours. There were people talking and cell phones going off. Wish staff would have thrown them out. It was annoying and damaged moments for sure. Floors looked dirty and there was that awful smell of popcorn and carpet that was very pungent. Overall staff was pleasant and helpful, i just wish there was more leadership and direction here at this location. Saving grace of all this was the movie was great and the overpriced "Not so Giant" Oreo Milkshake was fantastic ! Final Verdict: Two Stars ⭐⭐ (Just a friendly warning ⚠️) Eject ⏏️ yourself from the idea of coming here if you value your money and movie going experience !

Really a nice place to bring the kids for an upgraded movie experience. Menu was better before COVID but what else is new. Also the pink elephant in the room is the approximate $80 hit ( family of 4)for snacks and drinks alone. If your also ordering hot food- the bill is not for the squeamish. Enjoy the show...

Great theater. Dine in experience was awesome! Menu could've been better as the Entrées weren't really what there suppose to be. Maybe add some pasta to make it more friendly for people. Just some suggestions: Add recliners as some of your competitors have good ones Seat should have a tablet that you can order your food drinks etc. Should be a small low brightness one that can easily be tucked away in the seat.

This is my go to place for Dine in and enjoying many amazing movie experiences. The most recent one was from yesterday when I took my son here to see Space Jam - New Legacy. Our experience was not that good. The bathrooms needs better attention. We could hear sound from the other theater. I understand we are in Pandemic Era with workforce crunch. I gave 3 stars for the sound interference. Hopefully we will be on the rebound soon.