Parkway Theater

I love watching movies, but I love watching movies on the full screen even better. The Parkway theater in Oakland is the best theater ever! You can see only slightly old movies for pretty cheap and... you can snuggle in on one of their many couches. If you're going to a popular show, remember to get their early if you want a couch -- they go quickly. Also, for the penny pinchers out there, remember that Wednesday night is 2 for 1 night, so you and your friend can go to a movie for $5...this also means you can see two movies for the price of one! It's an excellent deal. Their menu is good. I'd highly recommend the nachos. They also serve beer & wine. If you aren't lucky enough to get a couch, don't worry, there are tables to put your food in the regular movie theater seats too. All in all, this place is the best movie experience in the bay area! more

The Parkway is the only place I know where you can pay low prices (as low as $2.50 on Wednesday nights) to see a second-run (or classic) movie while lounging on couches with pizza and beer. Sure, it's sometimes crowded and not always very clean. Sometimes, it takes a while to get your food. But it doesn't matter -- this place rocks! Check out their websites for special events -- a free showing of "The Graduate" in November was a huge hit with me and my friends! more

It is a good place to go but I wouldnt recommend it because there are better theathers out there, but the staff and food is awsome. You can enjoy the movie, but the sound quality is not good. It might have changed since I went there awhile ago. I dont think I will be going back anythng soon, but maybe I will bring a date along to enjoy it even more. more

You no longer have to stay home to enjoy a movie on the couch while eating dinner. At the Parkway, you can order hot, fresh pizza or sandwiches at the concessions stand, and your food will be delivered to you during the first 20 minutes of the movie. The Parkway shows mainstream and art movies just a few weeks after they've left the normal theaters. So, you get good titles, better ticket prices: $5 anytime, comfy seating, quality food, and pitchers of beer. Check out "2-admissions-for-the-price-of-one" every Wednesday. more