Fork and Screen

Menu is okay, but the food is good. We love seeing movies this way. Beats having to time your restaurant stay and hurry to the theater. Plus if you are a rewards member, you can rack up rewards pretty fast.

Love the theater, do not like the new menu. I am gluten free and vegetarian. There used to be good options for me to choose from. Now I cannot even order a salad. I can pay full price and have them hold the chicken. Each time I come I figure out how to make something work and they are out of it. Your starters used to have healthy options. Please change your menu!

I’m giving them a bump up to two stars since the restaurant manager did reach out to me about my recent visit. He said they were experiencing some issues with the new menu, and that they were working it out. He also graciously offered some replacement movie passes, which I thought was a nice touch. I asked what kind of feedback they were getting on the new menu, and he said it was «mixed», and that he was passing it all along to the corporate offices. I still don’t know if I can recommend the Fork and Screen experience with this menu and the current prices, but it sounded like the manager was doing his best with what corporate had given him. He didn’t have a lot of answers for me about the new prices and the removal of so many items. I didn’t want to pester him anymore about decisions he had nothing to do with, but the experience was so bad I just wanted to know why they would mess with what I thought was a 3 or 4 star experience in the past. I was legitimately a fan of Fork and Screen as «the way» to see a movie in Olathe.

The fork and screen used to be my favorite way to see movies. Now it’s a big nope. Tonight was the first time I’ve been since they redid their menu. They reduced the variety of the items on the menu and greatly increased the prices. I assumed they were just upping the quality of their food to compete with Alamo Drafthouse and Cinetopia… But again, nope.
For $ 16 you got 2 ½ chicken fingers, a modest pile of fries, and about three tablespoons of slaw. I know this because the guy next to me ordered it and burst out laughing at how ridiculous it was when they brought it out.
I saw that they still had mac and cheese on the menu, which had always been pretty good in the past. It’s $ 3 more than it was before the menu change but at least it’s the same food, right? WRONG. It’s half the portion, it tastes like a box mix when before it tasted homemade and they took away the best thing about it, the breadstick. It is now the equivalent to Velveta Mac and Cheese. Except, you know, $ 12 for one bowl.
My husband ordered the sampler platter. Two of the items that were supposed to be in the sampler were missing. They replaced the wings with a chicken finger and the stuffed pretzels with tater tots.
The most annoying thing was that even though they already marked a glass of soda on the menu up to $ 4.50, they charged us over by 30 cents each. Sure, it’s not a lot of money, less than a dollar for the two of us… But really? They’ve got a lot of nerve to charge almost 5 bucks for 10 cents worth of fountain drink, and then they go and overcharge above their menu price for it too? The majority of people there had soda, you’re just overcharging who knows how many people because you can and its dark when we sign the checks?
My husband and I used to be able to have a nice night out at the F&S (including tickets) for between $ 45 and $ 50. Tonight our total after tickets and food was SEVENTY dollars.
This place used to be fun and worth it even though it was a little bit of a rip off. Now it’s a complete joke and makes the entire company seem shady. I’ll let the teenagers overrun it and take my business to the comparable competitors.

Cinema Suites: Better than your run-​of-​the-​mill stadium seating. You get to enjoy your own comfy recliner & order food or cocktails served on your own attached tray. Downside-​if you move at all, everyone will hear you! Not the quietest of seating on the market. A little tip, don’t sit in back if you’re shorter than 6ft or you can’t see all of the screen. The food really isn’t bad & staff is friendly. It can be an enjoyable time, just pick your seating carefully.

I really like the concept of feeling like you’re at home in a nice comfy chair and you’ve got your food right in front of you. Unfortunately, the food is awful. I’ve gotten several things off their menu and the only thing that was decent is the turkey club. We’ve had our order brought out completely incorrectly, but it was quickly fixed. If I’m paying a decent amount of money for a movie and food, it should be better quality than that. It just tastes like everything is microwaved and nothing is fresh. A lot of soggy, greasy foods.

We have been to Fork and Screen several times and enjoy the food (I love the fries — crispy on the outside, so good) and we love the S’mores Pizzetta and the brownie sundae! The food has always been good. One negative from our latest visit, however. We bought seats 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Theater 4. We knew they would be in the front row, but had no idea they were SO CLOSE that the screen wasn’t even in focus. The screen is huge and we were looking straight up at it — the people were out of proportion on the screen and we couldn’t read the words. We asked to move and were told that we could if no one showed up in row 2 (seats were empty but we were told that they were sold). Thankfully, we were able to move about a half-​hour into the movie. Shame on AMC for selling the seats in row 1. They have to know that you can’t really watch a movie from there.

This was a disappointment. The movie part of the experience was good. It’s easy to see the movie screen, since it’s nicely tiered. But the good experience was a total disappointment. I told the waitress I wanted chips, and I got fries which were barely warm. When the movie seemed close to being finished, I asked a waiter when would we get our check. He said our waitress would bring it before the movie ended. The movie ended and still no waitress. We went looking for her and couldn’t find her. We ran to the bathroom and came back and all of her people who didn’t get a ticket were standing around waiting. Then about 4 waiters tried to find who got what ticket. She had put my bill with my friend’s even though I told her we wanted separate checks. It took about 15 minutes after the end of the movie to get people’s checks paid. They should have had enough sense to say sorry, it’s on us.

this was an amazing night, the service was fast, we never had to ask him for refills, food was delicious and movie was great. definitely will be going back!

I don’t go to the movies any other way than this. Food is above average, seating is wonderful. Pricing is fair.

We love this place, only way to see a movie, plus you csn get a burger and a beer at your sest. Awesome!

After several experiences here, I’m convinced this is one of the best ways to see a movie in the Kansas City area.
Olathe AMC’s Fork and Screen division of the theater provides the audience with a comfy way to take in a Hollywood flick. Yes, there are other theaters in the area that offer similar accommodations (see Alamo Drafthouse) but Olathe Fork and Screen offer the widest variety of food, drink, service, comfort, and most importantly quiet.
Keep in mind, there are two different types of theaters in the F&S section. The aptly named Fork and Screen theaters, replete with a comfy chair, albeit close to the next patron, and the Cinema Suites, for the discerning patron. These beauties come with a recliner and a swiveling tray and cup holders.
Both are good options that come with the same food fare from the theater’s kitchen. Burgers, wraps, flatbreads, chicken fingers, etc… line the menu and are actually really good. I’ve been pleased with the burgers and the thai coconut chicken fingers. don’t pass up a $.50 cent upcharge for some Parmesan fries, a decadent batch of cheesy, starchy goodness.
The cinema suites are posh, but come with a price. We recently saw a movie here for 17 bucks a ticket and then a 40 dollar food bill (beer, app, and two entrees). You get what you pay for, however. Plush leather chairs that fully recline (electronically), a server at a push of a button, and arms length distance from the person next to you (assuming you are here with one other person that sits directly next to you.) Both Fork and Screen and Cinema Suite theaters are 21 and over because of the booze (7 bucks for a 21 ouncer), and it’s well worth it not to have to sit next to a crying infant or a pack of kids at a birthday party.
You’ll «fork» over the cash to pay for your movie experience, but it’s well worth it.

This is a fun experience, but the food could be better. Probably should go without saying, but you have to remember to allot enough time before the movie to eat, otherwise you can’t see your food very well.

Fork and Screen… why do you allow the wait staff to talk so much during the movie? Why do you let babies cry in the theater endlessly? Why can I hear the action movie loud and clear thru the walls while I’m watching Lincoln? Why do you charge so much more than Alamo Drafthouse, yet have inferior screens and practices? Why are your bang bang fish tacos so good one time then so super spicy the next? Why oh why can’t you just use common sense and tell the waiters and patrons that it’s a theater and a certain quiet should be abided by? Why, darnit, do my kids think Fork and Screen is so super awesome? Why don’t you have Groupons like Alamo Drafthouse?
I’ll be back… you know why. It’s the only gig in town besides Alamo to serve dinner during a movie. And Alamo is smaller and has less choices of current movies.
Darnit!

Fork & Screen is the dining-​movies section of the AMC 30 complex; there’s about eight theaters, I think, set up for this style. I personally love it & think it’s a brilliant date-​night idea. Ticket prices are a few bucks more than the regular shows, and the food (mostly gastropub type items) is also a couple bucks more than you might see at a comparable restaurant. I consider it a totally-​worth-​it convenience fee for not having to rush through dinner because you’re going to miss the start of the movie. It’s assigned seating, too, so you can choose your preferred seat ahead of time on the AMC website when you advance-​purchase your tickets.
The food is pretty darn good — not concession-​stand nachos & fries served in a paper boat, but full-​sized entrees served on real plates. The Boy always gets a cheeseburger, which he likes a lot. Or order a couple of appetizers for a small-​plates meal; the crab cakes are excellent, and the Wings & Things sampler is a ton of food that will keep two people happy. Plus you can order from the bar! (They routinely card everyone, though, so don’t leave your ID in the car even if you’re pushing 50.)
The servers don’t come around much after the movie starts, which I think is actually a plus, but there’s a call button if you need a refill or something.
Definitely check this place out, it takes dinner-​and-​a-​movie up a notch.

I used to live within two miles of this theater. Hate to admit it but actually budgeted money monthly to allow a weekly visit to cinema suites or fork and screen. I always had dinner and drinks when I went. Needless to say it was a lot of money but never regretted it and always looked forward to my weekly visit. Unfortunately, things have changed greatly over the last three years. Because these particular theaters require reserved seating which is a plus, tickets must be purchased in advance and picked up at their kiosk. This wasn’t a problem in the beginning. The high dollar tickets also came with a voucher to use for food and drink purchases, another plus. The seats are comfy and it’s nice not to miss parts of the movie for trips to long lines at the concession because they provide service to your seats…
Another plus!
The changes? More than 50% of kiosks either out of commission or malfunctioning (this has been true the last dozen times i have went) The recliners are now so noisy that its embarrassing to adjust the seat during the movie (cinema suites). This could be corrected with a simple spray of WD40. The vouchers are no longer offered. The server will leave your check within 20 minutes of the start of the movie no questions asked, which I find rude. They no longer allow to order more than one alcoholic drink at a time despite the fact it normally takes 15 – 20 minutes to receive your order. Note that I rarely see the bartender actually working diligently on anything so I still don’t understand the delay.
My experience today at the fork and screen theater:
1-​ordered tickets online
2-​visited kiosk, machine made sounds that it was printing but didn’t. Screen told me to enjoy my movie but failed to give tickets. Tried again– card error.
3– stood in long line at ticket counter, have card and confirmation but he said he couldn’t help and directed to customer service.
4-​customer service says tickets are sometimes stuck. Went and retrieved tickets. Movie has already started
5-​ordered dinner and peak sweet tea
6-​received watered down tea with hardly any sweetness and advised server
7-​replaced tea with same crap but never asked if it was any better
8– server left check 20 minutes after movie started
9 – 5 minutes later, server walked by to gather empty plates or if we were ready to pay and noticed empty glasses (we were thirsty) but mentions nothing of refills
10 – 10 minutes later, server flies by and looks for more empty plates or if we were ready to pay, still mentions nothing of refills.
11– 10 minutes later, we walk to bar to get more drinks, find still watered down crap upon return to seat.
12– 10 minutes later, server returns with refills. (A bit too late)
13– went to main concessions and was told that they ran out of sweet tea so they watered down regular unsweetened tea and added simple syrup to get them by until they got more.
14– server comes back to see if ready to pay, 20 minutes before end of movie. I mention to him that we went and got more tea from bar, he gets flustered that the refills are free! Tried to explain that they could take the receipt and deduct amount from dining ticket then… He just glared at me like I was speaking a foreign language. Told him we could discuss at end of movie. Never to come back.
Terrible experience. This place has went down hill drastically. I will stick with the regular old type theater with regular prices and decent concessions.

You can say «As Good As It Gets» again and again. Watching a movie on a BIG screen and have tasty greasy food right at your finger tips. YEAH!
We are not not from KS, so every time we visit the relatives, we make sure we make it to at least 1 fork & screen. Us Californians are still waiting for our first Fork and Screen AMC Hellooooo! It would be sooooooo popular.
I for one have not had a bad experience. We generally go on a weekday during the day so we don’t have to worry about the crowds. Service is always attentive and the food is above average brewery type food. I don’t recommend going with fancy options; stick with the burgers and sandwiches they are above average. They make pretty good drinks too. They don’t serve mojitos with the fresh mints so I didn’t like that. My jack and coke was pretty darn good. We didn’t get much interruptions by our server. Even when we did, they stooped down and whispered to me. I don’t mind so much.
Overall, great movie experience with delicious food. I can’t ask for more. EXCEPT… AMC when will you put one in San Jose, CA???

OK, I don’t know what people’s problems are, but this place rocks! Maybe it’s a case of «you dont’ know what you’ve got til it’s gone?» Because I can honestly say that I didn’t fully appreciate Fork & Screen (or AMC theaters in general) until I left the KC area to move to the east coast. But really… a full service restaurant in a movie theater? Complete with waitstaff? And assigned (reserved) seats? And all seats are good seats, with nobody’s big head in your way? Really… what’s the problem here?
The food is good… on a level with decent bar food. They do offer a full bar selection, as well as appetizers, desserts, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Yes, the prices are a little high ($ 8 for popcorn and $ 4 for a soda), but it IS a movie theater… and you get unlimited refills, and are served in REAL dishes, not a paper bag or cup. Tickets for a movie in this section are $ 9, which I guess may seem high to some people, but when a regular ticket in Annapolis is $ 10.50, it doesn’t bother me at all.
AMC has gone out of their way to make sure their guests have a great experience, with comfy seats (some of which even recline partially), awesome sound, and fantastic picture quality. I really wish they’d bring a Fork & Screen out to Maryland… give Bow Tie a run for their money!
Just one tip: Unless you’re specifically going to see a kids’ movie (which isn’t often in this section), please leave the little ones at home or go to a «regular» cinema. People go to Fork & Screen for the experience, and don’t want it ruined with screaming talking children. Nothing against kids, I have my own (grown up now, but still)…but they don’t need to have free reign everywhere. Sometimes we need things that are still just for grown ups.

I was VERY surprised to see all the poor reviews for Fork and Screen. I went for the first time several weeks ago and it was a great experience overall.
Our food was delivered promptly, and it was very hot. Our drinks were also delivered quickly.
The biggest complaint I have is that the waitstaff does not seem to really come back around to check in/​refill drinks. There is a call button, however, so next time I go I’ll just have to be button happy.
I thought what I ordered was very, very good. I got the Bacon & Chicken Macaroni and Cheese. It was absolutely delicious. Well cooked chicken, delicious bacon, and yummy cheese all delivered piping hot. The serving was also MASSIVE. I ate until I was full and could have gotten at least one, possibly two more full meals out of it. The only reason I didn’t take it home is that I’m on Weight Watchers and can afford one indulgent meal, not three!

So, roughly 60 days ago, while looking up the telephone number for ABC Café, a favorite for authentic Chinese take-​out (I couldn’t find my menu in my kitchen), I saw a review on Unilocal that made me indignant about this awesome restaurant, and 5 minutes later I had signed up and contributed my two cents to the conversation. Today, I write my 300^th review.
It makes sense to do something about food, my passion, and something unique, Fork and Screen.
Yes, AMC is a national chain, but KC is its world headquarters, so sometimes I forget that we have things here that they don’t necessarily have in other cities… yet.
Fork and Screen takes the concept that you’ll find at places like the Moolah or Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis — you can have alcohol in a movie — and brings it to the next level by offering wait service.
And it’s not crap food either. They’ve invested in real chefs, real waitstaff, and real entrée choices. I remember one night that they had a special!
Here’s how it works. Go here:
Find out if the movie you want to watch is listed as «Fork and Screen» or «Cinema Suites» (theyhave giant comfy chairs)
Be prepared to pay $ 20 for your ticket instead of $ 10, but you get a $ 10 gift certificate towards food.
Look over the menu, hit the button (if your waiter hasn’t already come up to you). Order.
Enjoy. :-)