421 High Street
Portsmouth, VA
393-6962
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It might seem strange to see a movie theatre on a restaurant blog, but the Commodore is a unique place! Go there once and you will see what I mean. They serve a full menu from the floor seats, and candy, popcorn, and soft drinks to the balcony seats. My wife and I went there the other day for a 2:00 matinee, and were happy to get good floor seats in the back. Evidently those are the best seats, but I'm not sure. We got a nacho platter and a fruit and cheese tray to share. I would recommend getting a pitcher of soft drinks if you plan on drinking more than one glass, as it is a much better deal. The presentation for both menu items was very nice. And they tasted just as good as they looked! The nachos came with bbq beef on the side, instead of chili. I've never had nachos with bbq beef before, but it was very good. I will go back again just for these nachos. The ambience is very nice. Think Cinema Cafe but much nicer. About getting tickets, you can only get them the day of the showing. The box office opens up at 12:45pm though. Recommend you get there at that time to get evening tickets to a opening weekend movie. We got there at about 1:20 or so and were able to get floor seats for the 2:00 show. It's not a bad idea to drop someone off to get in the ticket line, then drive around the corner to the city parking lot behind the Children's Museum (parking is free on the weekends) and walk over.