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An old-fashioned, 26-foot high sign--with "Majestic" spelled vertically in blazing neon lights--alerts you that a larger-than-life experience awaits inside. A nautical theme pervades: Robust mahogany doors...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The main screen is the best cinema in Seattle. Yes, the screen is not as big as Cinerama but there is way, way better seating and sound. I remember the first movie I saw here was 'Master and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say too much more that hasn't already been said. This is the best theatre I've ever been to. It's independent. There are no commercials. The seats are comfortable. The popcorn has REAL…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Majestic Bay for being an independent theater, and for being beautiful and old, and for its many other great features. I swear though, I will never plan to go see a movie there without…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theatre, I have been going to it since I was a little kid before it got the new and rather swanky restoration and necessary upgrades for "saftey" or something like that. Their seats are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sentimental fave as it's local, but you have to give it up for a theater that doesn't make you sit through a Marine recruiting ad before the movie. No commercials, just movie trailers like it should…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater! Very clean and comfortable. Heck, I'd even call it classy! Seats are nice and you can always see over the person's head in front of you, which is a plus. Feels like a small neighborhood…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ken Alhadeff, I'm in love with you; will you marry me? I remember the Ballard of the early 90's, when the Bay was a $2 theater, then shut down altogether, and the Carnegie library was falling down…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater. It's close to my house and I like the fact that its not some huge corporate chain that I have to drive to the mall for. Also the large glass window on the top floor has a great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When they tore down the old theater, I was pretty upset. I was even more pissed when I heard it would be a 'multiplex'. I was thinking how in HELL are they going to fit 3 theaters in this tall…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely neighborhood theatre, with first run movies, afternoon discounted tickets, comfortable seats and theatres, and a good sound system. Located in the heart of 'downtown' Ballard, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give 5 stars here, even though it may not be a 5-star experience. Allow me to explain. You can't beat the location. Right in the heart of Ballard, one can easily make a day of strolling the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Majestic Bay has such a quaint neighborhood charm it's hard not to love. They always have a small but good selection of movies and there are plenty of places nearby for food, sweets, coffee...…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Majestic Bay is never a planned event for me, but when friends and I have been galavanting around Ballard it always seems like a good idea. Every time I go, there never seems to be anyone there.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Clean and convenient don't make up for the tiny screen, narrow rows, and impossible-to-get-comfortable-and-have-a-good-view-from-anywhere-but-the-center seats. Oh - and no matinee pricing, which, as…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's clean, comfortable and I've yet to be disappointed in any of the theatres in this building. That's good enough for me.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Majestic Bay has been beautifully remodeled and is a close competitor with the Cinerama for its technical features - the sound and main screen are stunning, and the seating is raked for easy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best theater in Seattle - family-owned, no ads, real butter on the popcorn, 2-ply in the ladies' room, it's all good! Just be sure to get your tickets ahead of time, then go to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cutest. Theater. Ever. Or should I say, "Cinema". That seems much more appropriate. Old timey. CLEAN. Walking distance to bars and food. About $1 more than other theaters but it's worth it for the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's great if you know your movie is playing in the gigantic downstairs theatre. frankly, the staff is part of the charm; they tend to be pretty nice if you're pretty nice. the upstairs theatres are…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's so nice to go to a theatre that's not part of a national (or even multi-national) chain... the larger cinemas are brilliant and, despite often selling out for new features, seeing a film at the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to see movies at the Majestic Bay Theaters. Sure, the seats aren't the best and they've only got three screens. However this place has a few things going for it. First, it's a theater…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After many attempts to try to see a movie here, I was finally able to this past weekend. My failed attempts include shows sold out hours before the showtime or a line around the block and seating has…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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I love this teater! The sound and screen are fantastic in the main theater. The floor is raked enough so that you never have to worry about someone tall sitting in front of you. Their popcorn is great and the theater is always clean. The only down side is that the two small upstairs theaters only allow access down one side of the rows. It means you have to get up a lot to let people in and out. Even so, it's still the best in town!
openlist - user review - 07/19/2007
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little neighborhood movie theater. Great seats, sound quality, and image. The old downside is the customer service is generally bored teenagers wishing they were not working on a weekend.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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The Majestic Bay is one of the best theatres in Seattle. The rake of the seats allows for a very cle...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going out to movies is the best. This theater is central, clean and comfortable.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This adorably small independent movie theatre boasts three intimate movie rooms with stadium seating. While the theatres are small, they are not cramped and every seat has a good view of the screen.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, just like everyone else has said, this independent theater is comfortable, clean, and has great sound. It's funky and doesn't smell like pee and old popcorn, which is great. Here's what they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when they tore down the old Bay Theater and was greatly saddened. So glad they reopened it a few years later. Here are the pluses:
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I despise the mega-theaters, so thankfully Seattle has an abundance of independent movie houses. This is one of them. Elttaes (Seattle, backwards. Get it?) Group owns it and does a great job running…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater - not only because I can walk to it, but because it feels like a neighborhood theater ought to. It does not have 30 screens, or that "I'm in the theater at the mall" atmosphere.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mean to go here more than I do, but just never seem to get around to it. So since I don't, can you do a favor and go here for me? Thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't make it to the Majestic Bay very much, usually because they have no parking and particularly on the weekends street parking is hard to come by. The decor is great and the theatres are nice.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Movie going conundrum: Do I want to - watch a movie in the comfort of a fat reclining seat with stadium seating and zero character while giving my money to a big evil corporation who helps churn out…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the movies and checking out all the different theatre's Seattle has to offer and when I saw RENT was playing at the Majestic Bay Theatres I decided it was high time I went and saw a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Seeing a movie at The Bay is worth it for no other reason than for the fabulously creative "instructional" clip shown prior to your film. And, you can smuggle in cupcakes from next door..
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to have a theater within walking distance of my apartment. I went here for the first time on Saturday and wasn't disappointed. It looked clean to me and I like the fact that they have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Local and family owned, this is the first place I check when I want to see the latest flick. They usually have a nice mix of family-friendly movies and blockbusters. Buy your tickets ahead of time on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, in the heart of Ballard, and very nice comfortable seats (as you get older and wider, this is something to be appreciated!!) A real nice place to kick back and watch a flic! Take…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Comfortable seats. Independently owned. Real butter on their popcorn. More likely to play quality movies. Lovely interior. Friendly staff. Clean. Cons: Hard to find parking. The smaller…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite movie theaters to go to. I remeber when it first re-opened a while ago and the owner was so excited about it, he even went on to tell us that his wife designed the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place sets me a-quiver with repressed glee for two reasons: 1) It's classically styled/retro. The etched glass Ladies/Gentlemen signs on the restroom doors make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. 2)…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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I'd like to see better movie seats in this theatre
judysbook.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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The Majestic Bay is a new, state-of-the-art tribute to the original Bay (1915) with one huge screen ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the old Bay Theater (Originally called the Majestic) was torn down by Elttaes Theaters (Elttaes is Seattle backwards), there was nothing left of the 1914 built theater. They needed every bit of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Majestic Bay is not affiliated with any of the blood-sucking theater chains (as far as I know), which is one good reason to support it. It also seems to show less dreck and more interesting films--…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rude, Bored, Annoying, Apathetic. That's how i describe the staff of the majestic bay theater. You take this great, restored theater, and decide to employ a bunch of stupid high schoolers that don't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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I like the remodeled Bay Theater on Market in Ballard. The seats are really comfy, the theater and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know there is an official Majestic Bay Day in the city of Seattle? I swear. There is a bronzed plaque by the bathroom that will explain everything. Unfortunately, I can't remember which…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most attractive theaters in Seattle. Artistic glass light fixtures catch your eye, and the place generally looks like they use your copious amounts of cash for good use. This…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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This place was a major undertaking by the family who owns it and they went to great lengths to do it right. They had a curtain built especially for them since none do that anymore, and there curtain always...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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the bay is by far my favorite theater in seattle. my first experience at the bay was a couple of ye...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
easily one of the finest movie houses in Seattle, with comfortable riser seating, a great sound system, local owners, and best of all, a commitment to never showing pre-movie ads!
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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The seats in this theater are very nice, real high back seats and the theaters are intimate, not huge. Seems to always have the good movies here. And it's nice that it's on Market Street in Ballard near lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This old auditorium-style three-plex isn't afiliated with one of the major chains, so you generally don't get pepsi commercials assaulting you before your movie. Conversely, forget about using your…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a fun, old-style theater, go at least once.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy they opened a theatre in Ballard again! Majestic Bay is one of my favorite theatres in Seattle. It has a neighborhood feel to it, the decor is beautifully unique, and it looks and feels…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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I've nearly always enjoyed my experiences at the Bay Theater, a beautifully restored Ballard theater. However, today was the worst theater experience I've had. First, the lights came on during the movie twice,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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I'll go to movies I don't want to see just because they are at the Bay. Comfy and unique...plus there are cupcakes next door for after!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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The Majestic Bay Theater, located in downtown Ballard on NW Market Street is truly a phoenix rising....
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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The Majestic Bay theater has everything you want in a movie theater. Restored/renovated a few years...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This is a very nice theater. The seats are awesome and the customer service is the best I have ever...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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This is the best theatre in Seattle. Period. They get most of the big movies, their prices are in ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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From the decor to the seating to the screens themselves, this locally owned and operated theatre is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, great theatre in the middle of one of the most lively neighborhoods of Seattle. There is a promo of galloping horses that starts every movie: it's loud, it's obnoxious and it probably cost tens…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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I'm not 100% sure on the history of the theater but I do know its been around a LONG time. It was lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the historic, old fashioned looking theatres, with the old carpet, curtains, and dark stained wood walls and ceilings. I love these theatres. This one plays the newest movies too.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the Majestic Bay can make it damn hard to find a parking space anywhere near Market Street on a weekend night, it's a beautiful theater and something of a neighborhood showpiece. 3 shows…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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seldom in this world of giant corporations and poor customer service, does one come across a theatre like majestic bay. i know, i know -- this may sound like a bit much if you think i'm just writing about a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2003
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If you want to experience the best small theatre with a contemporary flair - than this is it! The theatre is a new theatre with comfortable seats, excellent audio/visual, and located in area where you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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I agree with other reviewers who've stated this theatre can be one of the BEST experiences in Seattle. When we went, the owner came out before the show and gave us some history of the newly-remodeled theatre....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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I will never go to this theatre again, if I can help it. The upstairs theatre has the goofiest seating I've ever seen. The lack of an aisle on both of the auditorium just seems inconsiderate of management, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2003
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Before attending a movie here, I'd check which screen it's playing on. If in theater 3, skip it. As the other reviews point out, small screen and goofy lack of two aisles makes for a claustrophobic experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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Worst movie experience. The seats are flush to the wall, so there is only one side to exit from. Also, there was a loud ticking coming from the speaker. Then, at the climax of the film, the sound goes off...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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this is, hands down the best movie theater seattle has to offer. if you have not been you owe it to yourself to go and experience movies the way they were meant to be seen. plenty of womens restrooms, no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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the theater is nicely done, and the staff is friendly but the screens are small and the Bay is just too pricey for most. The window for matinee viewing is just too short.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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The owners love their theater and it shows... Clean comfortable seats, state of the art projection and sound, and service with a personal flair - this place has it. The seating in both theaters has a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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