Harkins Theatres opens Ciné Grill in Peoria
By Joe McHugh, Peoria Times Staff Writer Aug 11, 2023 Updated Aug 16, 2023
Harkins Theatres are among some of the most recognizable in Arizona, and they are upping the ante with a new theater concept — the Harkins Ciné Grill in Lake Pleasant Towne Center.
“It’s got all of the wonderful presentation that you see at a traditional Harkins theater with a standalone, full-service scratch kitchen,” said Jessica Reeves, vice president of marketing for Harkins Theatres.
“There is an indoor-outdoor cocktail bar; a lounge; a patio with private event space; and, of course, our state-of-the-art technology with cutting-edge laser projection (and) immersive surround-cinema audio in all of our auditoriums.”
The dine-in concept features numerous options for moviegoers to enjoy while watching a film of their choosing.
Showing stark differences between a normal Harkins theater, the goal of Ciné Grill is to elevate the viewing experience of its guests and give an all-inclusive experience.
Each theater is outfitted with cushioned, reclining chairs that have swiveling side tables for guests to place their food and drinks. Customers are also given restaurant-style service in the movie theater with designated servers roaming and bringing a given order to the seat.
The servers are also on call, with a service button guests can press at any time for additional assistance.
Some feature items on the menu are burgers, chicken tenders, carne asada nachos, roasted brussels sprouts and, of course, Harkins’ popcorn.
“We took a long time to create a menu that really was wonderful, yummy and delicious — easy to eat while you’re watching a movie and doesn’t disrupt the moviegoing experience,” Reeves said.
“It was definitely a collaborative effort from every single department at Harkins. It relied on the experience of our theater teams to make sure that we were really focusing on the guests. That’s critical to Harkins — that the guests’ experience is wonderful. We wanted to make sure that we provided that with Ciné Grill as well.”
One fold Harkins weaved into Ciné Grill is the online ticketing service that can also serve as an ordering mechanic for food.
Upon purchase of their ticket, guests can add their food order into the purchase, determining the exact time when they would like the food — creating a full-service experience from start to finish.
Reeves added that the facility also boasts an environment for anyone looking for a meal and drinks and welcomes anyone in for a good experience.
“If people want to just come for the yummy food or one of our movie-themed, custom cocktails, they’re always welcome to do that in the lobby, out on the patio or at the bar just to come give us a visit there,” Reeves said.
Ciné Grill’s flagship location in Peoria was in high demand, as according to Reeves, the Northwest Valley has been clamoring for more movie theaters in the area.
“We have other theaters in Peoria in Park West and really love the market,” she said. “We have team members that live out there, we have been getting requests to bring the theater to North Peoria, and really felt like our dining concept would do really well there. … We have been getting requests to come to North Peoria for a really long time.
“We’ve been so welcomed by the community and local businesses that it just felt like a really natural fit for us to introduce Ciné Grill there.”
From scratch food to the latest movies, Harkins is excited to unveil more Ciné Grill locations across the Valley, and the Lake Pleasant Towne Center serves as the first step to that.
“We think the community is going to love Ciné Grill,” Reeves said. “We think they’re going to love the wonderful presentation in the auditoriums and the delicious food. The team worked very hard on this, and it was definitely a collaborative effort.
Please correct, theatre opened June 17, 1979, Syufy/Century added expanded to 9 screen on June 15, 1984, ad in photos section and West Wind Drive In took over operation on April 20, 2007 from Century Theatres (ad in photos section.
Based on photos I saw on yelp, this theatre was built buy Loews Cineplex Entertain and when completed the merger was completed and open under AMC Theatres
Please rename theatre to Pollock Tempe Cinemas and total seats 1239. United Artist Theatre last day of operation was June 20, 1991 as a discount movie theatre, went independent on June 21, 1991
No formal grand opening ad, just uploaded the first day showtimes in the photos section
Please update, total seats 80 seats and the address is 37 Whistlestop Mall Rockport MA 01966
Seating Capacity as per webiste
Theatre 1 40
Theatre 2 20
Theatre 3 and 4 10
Please update, total seats 2,093
Seating Capacitiy:
Theatre 1 139
Theatre 2 and 19 130
Theatre 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16 17 and 18 89
Theatre 8, 9, 12 and 13 54
Theatre 10 211 IMAX with Laser
Theatre 11 150 Dolby Cinema at AMC
Theatre 20 138
Please update, total seats 1,842 due installation of AMC Signature Recliners that were installed in 2018
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1, 2, 3 and 4 89
Theatre 5 46
Theatre 6 and 17 44
Theatre 7 and 8 48
Theatre 9 139 Dolby Cinema at AMC
Theatre 10 and 11 130
Theatre 12, 14, 15, 19 and 20 80
Theatre 13 313 IMAX with Laser
Theatre 16 68
Theatre 18 76
From the Peoria Times
Harkins Theatres opens Ciné Grill in Peoria By Joe McHugh, Peoria Times Staff Writer Aug 11, 2023 Updated Aug 16, 2023
Harkins Theatres are among some of the most recognizable in Arizona, and they are upping the ante with a new theater concept — the Harkins Ciné Grill in Lake Pleasant Towne Center.
“It’s got all of the wonderful presentation that you see at a traditional Harkins theater with a standalone, full-service scratch kitchen,” said Jessica Reeves, vice president of marketing for Harkins Theatres.
“There is an indoor-outdoor cocktail bar; a lounge; a patio with private event space; and, of course, our state-of-the-art technology with cutting-edge laser projection (and) immersive surround-cinema audio in all of our auditoriums.”
The dine-in concept features numerous options for moviegoers to enjoy while watching a film of their choosing.
Showing stark differences between a normal Harkins theater, the goal of Ciné Grill is to elevate the viewing experience of its guests and give an all-inclusive experience.
Each theater is outfitted with cushioned, reclining chairs that have swiveling side tables for guests to place their food and drinks. Customers are also given restaurant-style service in the movie theater with designated servers roaming and bringing a given order to the seat.
The servers are also on call, with a service button guests can press at any time for additional assistance.
Some feature items on the menu are burgers, chicken tenders, carne asada nachos, roasted brussels sprouts and, of course, Harkins’ popcorn.
“We took a long time to create a menu that really was wonderful, yummy and delicious — easy to eat while you’re watching a movie and doesn’t disrupt the moviegoing experience,” Reeves said.
“It was definitely a collaborative effort from every single department at Harkins. It relied on the experience of our theater teams to make sure that we were really focusing on the guests. That’s critical to Harkins — that the guests’ experience is wonderful. We wanted to make sure that we provided that with Ciné Grill as well.”
One fold Harkins weaved into Ciné Grill is the online ticketing service that can also serve as an ordering mechanic for food.
Upon purchase of their ticket, guests can add their food order into the purchase, determining the exact time when they would like the food — creating a full-service experience from start to finish.
Reeves added that the facility also boasts an environment for anyone looking for a meal and drinks and welcomes anyone in for a good experience.
“If people want to just come for the yummy food or one of our movie-themed, custom cocktails, they’re always welcome to do that in the lobby, out on the patio or at the bar just to come give us a visit there,” Reeves said.
Ciné Grill’s flagship location in Peoria was in high demand, as according to Reeves, the Northwest Valley has been clamoring for more movie theaters in the area.
“We have other theaters in Peoria in Park West and really love the market,” she said. “We have team members that live out there, we have been getting requests to bring the theater to North Peoria, and really felt like our dining concept would do really well there. … We have been getting requests to come to North Peoria for a really long time.
“We’ve been so welcomed by the community and local businesses that it just felt like a really natural fit for us to introduce Ciné Grill there.”
From scratch food to the latest movies, Harkins is excited to unveil more Ciné Grill locations across the Valley, and the Lake Pleasant Towne Center serves as the first step to that.
“We think the community is going to love Ciné Grill,” Reeves said. “We think they’re going to love the wonderful presentation in the auditoriums and the delicious food. The team worked very hard on this, and it was definitely a collaborative effort.
“It’s something that we’re all really proud of.”
Harkins Ciné Grill
25406 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria
harkins.com/cinegrill
Please update, total seats 812
Seating Capcity:
Theatre 1 94
Theatre 2 109
Theatre 3 93
Theatre 4 77
Theatre 5, 6 and 9 105
Theatre 7 42
Theatre 8 82
Please update, total seats 2,953
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 14 419
Theatre 2 and 13 200
Theatre 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 113
Theatre 6 and 7 259
Theatre 8 and 9 260
Please add theatre website at https://ak-chincircle.com/
and posted theatre grand opening ads in the photos section
Please update, total seats 678
Theatre 1 45
Theatre 2 73
Theatre 3 and 5 143 Dolby Atmos
Theatre 4 and 6 97
Theatre 7 102
Theatre 8 75
Please update, total seats 1,068
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 and 2 75
Theatre 3 and 12 64
Theatre 4 and 11 59
Theatre 5, 6 and 10 65
Theatre 7 amd 13 76
Theatre 8 74
Theatre 9 86
Theatre 14 168 IMAX at AMC
Also, uploaded the Grand Opening ads in the photos section.
Please update, total seats 1,529 this theatre nows has recliners
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 222 CINE XL
Theatre 2 and 13 96
Theatre 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 61
Theatre 6 and 7 130
Theatre 8 and 9 131
Theatre 14 227 CINE XL
Please update, total seats 2,122 and uploaded the grand opening ad in the photos section
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 225 CINE XL with Dolby Atmos
Theatre 2, 8, 9 and 17 148
Theatre 3, 7 and 16 110
Theatre 4, 13, 14 and 15 67
Theatre 5 and 6 67
Theatre 8, 9, 10 and 11 148
Theatre 12 106
Theatre 18 229 CINE XL with Dolby Atmos
Please update, total seats 1,934
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 379 CINE XL with Dolby Atmos
Theatre 2, 6, 11 and 15 104
Theatre 3, 4, 5, 12, 13 and 14 64
Theatre 7, 8, 9 and 10 133
Theatre 16 223 CINE XL with Dolby Atmos
Please correct, theatre opened June 17, 1979, Syufy/Century added expanded to 9 screen on June 15, 1984, ad in photos section and West Wind Drive In took over operation on April 20, 2007 from Century Theatres (ad in photos section.
Please update, total seats 3,552
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 341
Theatre 2, 7, 10 and 15 237
Theatre 3, 6, 11 and 14 118
Theatre 4, 5, 12 and 13 164
Theatre 8 409 IMAX with Laser
Theatre 9 205 Dolby Cinema at AMC
Theatre 16 341 XL AT AMC
Theatre 17, 18, 19 and 20 47
Based on photos I saw on yelp, this theatre was built buy Loews Cineplex Entertain and when completed the merger was completed and open under AMC Theatres
Please update, total seats 949
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1, 2 and 8 47
Theatre 3 90
Theatre 4 133 Dolby Cinema at AMC
Theatre 5 103
Theatre 6 and 9 37
Theatre 10 30
Theatre 11 31
Theatre 12 27
Theatre 13 134
Theatre 14 112
Please update, rename theatre to Harkins Gate Pavillions 18 total seats 3946
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 412
Theatre 2 and 17 269
Theatre 3 and 16 207
Theatre 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 and 15 118
Theatre 7 and 12 194
Theatre 8, 9, 10 and 11 269
Theatre 18 410
Grand opening ad in photos section
Please rename theatre to Pollock Tempe Cinemas and total seats 1239. United Artist Theatre last day of operation was June 20, 1991 as a discount movie theatre, went independent on June 21, 1991
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 281
Theatre 2, 3, 4 and 5 172
Theatre 6 270
Please add theatre website https://www.pollacktempecinemas.com/
Please update, total seats 780
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 172
Theatre 2 153
Theatre 3 140
Theatre 4 116
Theatre 5 69
Theatre 6 67
Theatre 7 63
Please update, total seats 238 as per event specs website that handles rentals for Harkins Theatres
Please update, total seats 1,661
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 292 CINE XL with ATMOS
Theatre 2 and 15 95
Theatre 3, 4, 5, 12, 13 and 14 62
Theatre 6 and 11 94
Theatre 7, 9 and 10 126
Theatre 8 126 has 35MM Film projector
Theatre 16 209 CINE XL
Please rename theatre to Harkins Arizona Mills 18 with IMAX and address is 5000 South Arizona Mills CIrcle and total seats 2,110
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 206 CINE XL with ATMOS
Theatre 2 207
Theatre 3, 6 and 10 61
Theatre 4, 5 and 11 65
Theatre 7, 8, 9 and 16 115
Theatre 12 and 13 141
Theatre 14 and 15 44
Theatre 17 97
Theatre 18 392 IMAX with IMAX 70MM
Uploaded a better grand opening ad in the photos seciton