AMC Esplanade 14 Set to Open as Dine-In Theater on September 7

Starting September 7, the AMC Esplanade 14 at 2515 E Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 will be reopening for business. When they closed for renovations they were just another AMC Theater in the valley, but now the AMC Esplanade will become the ninth theater in the country by AMC to have dine-in service. According to the press release, 9 of the 14 theaters will be known as "Fork & Screen" with amenities such as:

• Casual, in-theatre dining
• Upgraded, comfortable reserved seating
• Table-top dining
• Seat-side service and a personal call button that discreetly alerts a server
• An extensive menu including entrees such as quesadillas, burgers, flatbread pizzas, grilled sandwiches and house specialties as well as appetizers and desserts
• A wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, beer and wine
• Fork & Screen guests must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

The remaining five theaters are under the "Cinema Suites" banner, which includes:

• Premium, upscale in-theatre dining
• Reserved seating in luxury recliners
• Up to nine feet of row spacing
• A personal call button that discreetly alerts a server
• The entire Fork & Screen menu, plus Cinema Suites specialties such as Bleu Cheese Chips, Blackened Salmon and Lobster Ravioli served on unique swivel tables via seat-side service
• A wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, beer and wine
• Cinema Suites guests must be at least 21 years old

In addition, located within the AMC Esplanade 14 will be MacGuffins, a bar and lounge area where AMC hopes people will hang out before and/or after the movie. MacGuffins will serve the entire theater menu, beer, wine and cocktails. It is noted that minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.

Wondering how much tickets and food will cost?

Ticket prices range from $6-15, depending on day of week and showtime, for the Dine-in Theatre experience. Menu items start at $6.59-8.99 for appetizers and adult entrees range from $8.59-11.99.