Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Sunset Drive In in Middleport
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Middleport, Niagara County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Food
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Comments (195)
This is the best place. The friendly employees and great cheap food.
Went with my kids and so happy we did. They have food, Ice cream, popcorn you name it. They had swings for the littles ones and the owners were supper nice. I can’t wait to take the kids again. The place is super big, very family friendly and clean. The bathrooms were also clean and walking distance not too far(there actually in the middle of the park next to the food and popcorn)making it supper convenient. They keep the restaurant open late so I thought it was really nice. It seems this place really cares about their customers. They even had someone ask for coffee and brewed it right then and there because they had none brewed at the time and it was late(before second movie at 11 pm). I was seriously supper impressed and it was an easy drive from where we live. We will definitely be going again soon and supporting this local business. Thank you Sunset Drive-In for our first and awesome experience at a drive-in. 💕
Great food, great people, great movies. Best drive in around by far. Only issue is the vulgarities on the walls of the restroom. Should be painted over yearly don`t want my grandkids to see that filth.
Favorite Drive In! 3 Screens, never insanely crowded, nice little restaurant and icecream shop. Swings and Slide for kiddos.
The screens are dirty and stained. Furthermore they are not flat. They are made from ridged steel roof paneling. Looks stupid and distracting. Sound quality is garbage, only right channel audio. Left channel is nearly non existent. If thats not bad enough, the channels are switched, things happening on the left of the screen come out the right speakers. Its almost as if the person in charge doesnt know what they are doing. Because they dont. Movies are in surround sound for a reason. It makes it better. Sound quality is also garbage. Every loud scene is filled with scratching noises. Bathrooms nasty.
This was my first time visiting. I was not sure what to expect but I had a great experience. The movie and audio quality was great. I really liked the choice of retro movies. The lawn / car area was clean. We went to concessions and we were happy to see most people practicing social distancing. There was some plexi glass up. The food was great. My son and I binged on popcorn, pizza logs, cotton candy, and candy. We got a slice of pizza and I wasnt a huge fan but Im particular about pizza so it might have just been me. I wish I would have been going here my whole life. I love the size ..its kind of far for us but its perfect size and not too crowded.
What a gem!I remember co.ing here when I was young! And to still be able to bring my children, what a privilege, the staff were great!And we all had a wonderful evening!!
This drive in is awesome!!! Super clean and big concession buildingWe will he back for more yummy movie food
Ive been coming here since the sixtys! I loved Marios mother! Id tell my parents I had to use the bathroom and Id go in the diner to see the fish and monkey . In the seventies it was a favorite place to take a date. NOw in the 21st century I try to keep my grandkids interested in the Sunset!
I have been going to this drive in since I was a child. Ive never once had a bad ex forgotten experience well being there. One of my favorite things there is the swings they have on there playground. There unlike any Ive seen before.
Its the only drive-in I know of, and their food is excellent too. We ordered wings and french fries and they were delicious. Their ice cream is the best part of the whole place though. They have more flavors than any place Ive ever been. Wish we had better sound in our vehicle, because the sound was in sync and transmitted great through the radio. My only complaint would be that I wished the screen was brighter at certain times. Also, they have some funny graffiti in the mens bathroom lol
Love this drive in. The concessions are always fresh, the people are really sweet. Can so tell its a family. And the best part is I can smoke in my car while watching the movies. Cant beat two movies for $9. All summer Ill be there!!
Absolutely love this place. Delicious food and 3 screens for movies, plus the ice cream shop with a variety of desserts
Their restaurant had great food choices, good food, and ice cream. They offer great and new movies and you cant beat the price for two shows! And the kids can enjoy the playground.Bathrooms could be a little cleaner, and more stocked...
Family friendly, small, old fashioned restaurant. While it has seen better days, the owners are beyond friendly along with the fun ice cream stand and small arcade for those who dont want to enjoy the playground.Just watch out for the 5-10~ minute lapse on sunset for watching the first movie. On clear days the back screens can be washed out a bit from the sun setting behind you. They are pretty good on it so it doesnt happen often.
The quality of the projector is top notch. The field you park in has old-fashioned inclines so you can get a great view of the screen without straining your neck. The price is fantastic for a double feature, and the concessions stand stays open late so you can get popcorn, hot dogs, etc. all night long.
Love the location and the food but sound quality is always poor at best ( left channel sound quality poor and almost not there ) picture is sometimes not fully focused. The owners have been told on more than one occasion but act as if I dont know what Im talking about? But its a nice clean place with pretty decent food and old school feel..
It is a small family run drive-in and takes you back to when you were a kid yourself and life was much simpler. Going to the playground playing before the movies started. We got popcorn and drinks and thought the prices were reasonable. I would recommend the Sunset drive-in to anyone looking for a different experience than going to the high priced theaters. Lets patronize local businesses to keep them open in our towns.
Great place, thoroughly enjoyed the movie, except our car battery died 😋! So we got a new one the next day, we needed it anyway lol!!Wonderful country setting, cosy & good places to take kids. Wonderful food, check out menu online!
Prices for concessions are good. Better than most theaters. They have a large variety of foods..not just popcorn and nachos. Subs..burgers fried foods.. coffee..milk.. more child friendly atmosphere with kid type foods. Would definitely go again.
This place used to be so remarkable. Now it is a shadow of its former self. The family that owns and runs this establishment must of forgot the definition of a hospitality. They make you feel that it is a inconvenience for you to spend your money with them. Dont expect I need good customer service do not expect there to be an arcade anymore do not expect to have a cool old fashioned ice cream parlor everything is gone. Do not waste your money.
This drive is the best in the area. Three screens, indoor diner, gracious spacing for cars, grass mounds for viewing pleasure,... I could go on and on. The one thing it doesnt have is sold out shows and turning people away because it is such a hidden treasure.
Great old fashioned drive-in experience! Staff is very friendly, restaurant food is delicious and bathrooms are clean. You cant beat the price for 2 new release movies, and you dont have to spend $20 to get a popcorn and soda! We love Sunset Drive-in!!
Employees owners and what have you was very nice they treat you like family there everyone needs experience that at the sunset Drive-In
Love this drive in!!.. BUT the owner is very rude, and its sad because without his arrogance and feelings that everyone wants to rip him off in some way, even when you have have been a PAYING customer for YEARS!!!...he still will treat you as you have not been. Without him, its a great place, even if the pizza is terrible, Id recommend it to most around.
There isnt a better drive in. I am aware of how popular the Transit Drive In is but it just isnt as good as Sunset. Sunset is on a less busy road, surrounded by trees and foliage. Oh and theres actual grass instead of just dirt and rocks. Theres a playground under screen 1 for kids before/in-between movies. They have a FULL restaurant thats has good food for great prices. And a full ice cream shop as well. They dont invade your privacy and as long as you arent causing an issue they just leave you alone to enjoy the movies. Well worth the extra 20 minute drive to go to a far superior drive in. Its the only one that gets my business.
Always enjoy Sunset Drive In. Every summer we look forward to many times there...great times. Its very close to home and is one of the nicest places to spend an evening...going early and watching kids play on the swings, as ours did for so many years. I dont care if they look in my trunk, and we always feel we get our monies worth. The line isnt that long to wait in....like it is at Transit Drive In. And the owners are friendly and make us feel at home. It takes me back to my youth in Jamestown, NY and go I g to the drive in there...45 years ago. Its still a pleasure to do.
We went here with a group. We called ahead to see if we could reserve some spots. We were told to rope a few spots off the day we arrived. We did and we were told we werent allowed to do that. We took them down.I went to order a burger and fries. I waiting over 45 minutes ... I missed the time to hang out with our group because it took over 45 minutes to make a burger and fry... my husbands pizza was done well before mine.Unfortunately, we wanted to like this establishment and heard good things but well be sticking with transit drive in.
The movie selection was great. Nice rural drive in thats not to busy. The one big problem is the public Mens room always smells like a pig farm. Definately needs more attention.
Give Sunset Your Patronage!A family owned drive-in and VERY COSTLY to run! They are trying their best and have given my family the only way we can afford to get out and enjoy the evening!Yes, they must improve the cleanliness of the restrooms. If I had the money I and my wife would provide the funds for it. The cost to convert to digital cost them more than they will make back within their lifetime! They are a GREAT Positive for such a poor and job-lacking area!Please support them and bring a lot of hand sanitizer!Really, this Drive-In is a blessing to the folks within WNY area. Support them!Thanks!
Amazing family friendly service at a very reasonable price. We bring our whole family include the dog.
So sad to share a mediocre review, but, went to see Secret Life of Pets 2 and they were experiencing severe technical difficulty with the audio. After almost an hour of trying with a restart of the movie, we were refunded our money. They seemed overwhelmed with food orders as well as our pizza toppings were wrong and concession time was 45 minutes wait time. Another negative was a change with moving the ice cream dispensing in the concession area. It was too congested and confusing for patrons. Better to have left well enough alone with the ice cream shop at the front. Good luck with the remainder of the season Sunset! 😔
Nice quaint drive in out in Middleport. Snack bar is well stocked with great choices. I give it 3 stars because of the bathrooms. They are not kept up and disgusting.
Dogs are welcome here. The playground is nice for kids to play on before the movie starts.The bathrooms need some deep cleaning, though.
3 screens. 2 movies on each screen every night. You can switch screens to see a diff movie, if desired. Sound is through your radio so you control the volume and there is no static. Sit in car or in front of car. Full service restaurant is always busiest on Friday & Saturday. Full serve ice-cream shop out front on main road, and an old vintage playground.
This is a great family run drive in with really great food and run by a wonderful couple. Ive been here 2 times and its always a pleasant experience. Very nice setting!! Well worth a visit!
Great screens.... they had a concession stand... and didnt charge if you brought your own food and/or cooler. 5 stars from me and my family.
Ive been going to this drive-in since I was a young child, and it certainly is a diamond in the rough. It is very rare these days to find an authentic drive-in movie experience, but nothing beats the warm summer nights under the stars while watching a blockbuster
Been there 3 times, once in the 90s to see Theres Something about Mary, several years ago for Toy Story 3 and Despectable Me and now for Endgame. Great small feeling drive in. Great for families.
Movies are inexpensive, but food can be a little much depending on what you buy. They have an ice cream stand attached, with really good options. They also have a small arcade and playground. This is a family owned business.
Most people giving good reveiws are filled with nostalgia and memorys or childhood, i am not. This place is awful. They start the movie an hour too earlier every time without failure so u cant see the movie. They litteraly do not clean the batbrooms. Ever. The floor under the urinals is so erroded there is a divit. It smells so bad I gagged, seriously. There is so much trash carved and written on the wall. I wouldnt dare go in the stalls, keep in mind this is just near the urinals. They have a rule where your not allowed to park in front row if you have a bigger vehicle. This is not enforced from what i can see. Overall experience was bad continually whenever we came here. A shame As well.
So quiet and peaceful. Very relaxing and the food isnt bad either
We seen 2 movies no problem. We went early that way we could get dinner my burger was very good, but my boyfriend got a fish sub and was not very pleased with it.
Love this place! Classic drive in experience. And the food isnt too shabby either, and reasonably priced! Wish it were closer to home, Id be there every weekend!
Saw the Incredibles 2. Good movie. Didnt stay for second show but two movies for one price a deal. They need to fix screen one, the dark spots on it shows up in the movies. Otherwise great to have drive-ins still around !
Good movie variety between the three screens and the popcorn, prices, and sevice are fantastic!
Rained most of the first movie, but his insisted on staying. Each climbing over the other to get a better veiw... lol We left before 2nd show.We did however have a great evening.
Great place, go there quite often. Affordable and you get 2 movies. Far less than the theaters! Small restaurant, playground for kids before the first movie starts.
Small, homey atmosphere. Absolutely loved this place!
Great great place and everyone was super friendly!! Coming back again real soon!
Great way to spend an evening and the best snack/food stand.
Great place to take the kids, and they still have the old playground equipment! Also, they have 3 screens, smokers are welcome, and concession prices are decent.
Our grandson loves going. We play on the swings and slide waiting for the movie to start. They have an ice cream shop and a full restaurant.
Great food great prices great people. Would highly recommend but unfortunately will be closing soon. Sad face
Very clean, well maintained, wide food selection, only giving a 4 because sometimes they start the movies while its still a bit light and the screen is hard to see.
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Prices are good people are awesome foods good. Reminds me of the 80s love this place
Great the food and drinks are great and they had some great movies playing and very good costumer servce
Staff is helpful. Food is good. Excellent family atmosphere. Radio quality was not as good as previous visits, had interference throughout film.
Love the grass, the diner and atmosphere compared to other drive-ins. The only downer is the drive. Its 45mins away!!!
This Drive In is the best of the best! Great price for two movies and the food is awesome! Great place to take the family without breaking the bank!
Amazing,low key place to take the kids for movies,friendly staff,great food and a playground for the kids to play,best of all it doesnt break the bank
Been going here since I was a kid. Good food at the concession stand and fair prices.
Wish driveins make a comeback. Nice to watch movies under the stars. Can wear PJs and be comfy too.
Great food, atmosphere and great service. I love coming here as that its an escape from the rat race and a time to enjoy good movies, food and friends.
Best drive-in ever. Been going here for 20 years. Great food, reasonable prices.
The owners are fantastic. One of the best drive ins around. Way better than Transit Drive in
Great family friendly drive in. Very laid back people and good food.
We had subs which were very good and the lady was fabulous to us. We will definitely go again.
Love this place, great food and great prices. Nicely landscaped and so much friendlier than Lockport drive in.
Service was much better than previous visits, and grease is always a great movie
Great place to bring the family! Or go alone and enjoy the movie from the quiet comfort of your own vehicle!!
Family friendly, great staff, and the food is great! Family owned and operated as well.
Classic drive in atmosphere! Great place to go on summer evenings to enjoy a movie with friends and family.
Its family run, its clean, its fun. Their prices are on target and they have wonderful food.
Awesome i enjoy talking to them every time go there.
A drive in experience of days past. Great fun! Now my teenage sons can mark that off the bucket list.
Best experience and amazing, family environment to enjoy!
Will always support this place. Love the place and its owners!
Been going there for practically my whole life. Went as a child and now I get to enjoy taking my family
Great get away for two feature films.....
Great place to get something to eat and relax with the family while watching the latest movies
Wonderful place friendly people. Low prices, great movies
Very friendly place and the owners are great people
Great ice cream, food, retro playground. The staff is wonderful, food prices are great
One of my favorite places. It has good food, good movies.
This is a great drive in. Its never too crowded, and staff is great.
5 stars what can I say... Amazing time
We had such a great time! Thank you for making this a perfect family night!
It was a GREAT time with the kids. We all had a blast!!! Nut job 2 is funny.
Mario makes good food and they have a nice popcorn and candy selection.
Best Drive In in our area not far from home and I love it when theres nothing else to do
Amazing family drive in. We go all the time
Love sunset so much more than Transit. Only downfall is that the good takes a long time.
They have everything you need for a fun night with the fam with out being overcrowded like other drive in theaters!
Great local drive in. 3 screens showing 6 movies nightly.
Great food, laid back. Never over populated
Not bad, best place around the area for drive in.
Great little spot. Friendly staff reasonable prices
It was a great experience. with some good food.
Great place to take the family for a movie (or two)
Could use a lil remodel but definitely the same spot I went to when I was a kid
One of the few drive-ins left in the country ! They do a good job !
I mean, its a drive in movie, ya get what ya pay for, solid seating, just be sure to get there around fifteen minutes early.
Great food and great owners.
Need to be fixed up or better yet just generally fixed up, if I were an investor...
Great Atomsphere, good people, & and a great place to enjoy a movie with family and friends.
Movie was to dark to see. Vehicle in front of us kept turning the key on and
Great place to watch a movie and friendly staff
Tye only problem is the line for food but thats a good thing
Great date location with an authentic 50s vibe
Great service and awesome food!
Very nice and clean family business
Food was excellent, the exact experience most at looking for
Great place! Food is amazing.
Like sitting in your backyard at home
Good tim
Great shows, great owners who actually care
Love this place! Great drive in!
They have popular movies for a good price.
Great place good prices and nice people.
Typical drive in with nice owners but the bathrooms are bad.
Never too busy and reasonably priced for double features.
Great place friendly people
Good subs very clean and friendly!
They need to do some work on their screens..hard to see on screen 3!!
Great quality movies and ice cream
Amazing drive in and prices are decent
Great place family owned family oriented
Amazing Picture, Good Food, Good Price
We love our favorite drive-in
Best subs in Naigara county!!
The best in the area for an affordable evening.
Great food..great place
This place is awesome I go to it a lot 😄👍👍
Great place and food
Love the old fashion style of the place
Great time had by all.
Make the trip. You will be glad you did.
Vary good drive in like it vary mach
#1!! Worth the little drive
Always love going and visiting with mosquitos.
Only been once...but will be back again.
Loved this place for 28 years now
Very enjoyable!
👍 👍 😃 GREAT
Way fun. Brought back fun memories
Favorite place to watch movies. :D
Good place to take the family
Love the snack bar
Best icecream around.
Cheap movies. No frills.
Romantic place to have a date
Who doesnt love a drive in?
My favorite drive in
Love going ever time
It was really good.
Best drive in around
Good clear movie
Good drive-in.
Terrible experience
Love this drive in.
Love this place
Love it
Great drive inn
Love it
Lots of double features
Nice place to relax
I love this place.
Love this place!
Family friendly
Brought five kids
Cozy
Love this place
Nice
Good movies
The greatest around
Great place
Great place
Nice place.
Love this place
Great place
Affordable
Vintage !!
Everything
Gopd
Total reviews rating 4.7
195 Reviews for Sunset Drive In 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-28Ive always loved this drive inn, my kids love it also. Its a shame it closed this year, hope someone buys it, I would LOVE to if owner would hold the note with a down payment. Our area doesnt have much and this place was always a great option,lots of good memories here!
Review №2
2022-06-10Not sure where these recent reviews came from but this place is CLOSED and up for sale after 72 years in business. They were one of the best Drive-In Theatres around, went there for years. Had very good food as well.
Review №3
2022-05-29A perfect Drive in movie theater ! Nostalgia for the days of a Drive in experience. Food is priced normal too and not a rip off like many theaters. A Drive in is my favorite way to watch a movie. Thank you Sunset Drive in !
Review №4
2022-04-27Best drive in i have ever been too food was great friendly staff awesome atmosphere i was like back in time food price was cheaper and more selection then transit drive in .this is my permanent drivein from now on.
Review №5
2017-07-16Excellent drive-in! But like all drive-ins they suffer with a good picture for dark colored movies. They have the digital projectors so the picture is really nice and you cant beat the price. Took my family of 4 and tickets were $31, and thats for 2 movies. And unlike most movie houses, the snack bar is reasonably priced! The only other bummer is that they allow smoking so the movie can get uncomfortable at times.
Review №6
2021-10-21It is so amazing to be able to experience drive in movies and Sunset is a perfect place for that. It is very cute with a nice diner where you can get delicious food. We always enjoy to go there on summers for movies.
Review №7
2020-07-14I love going here. Cost 20 bucks for me and hubby to see 2 movies and great place for a date night or night out with the kids
Review №8
2021-08-25Good old fashion drive in, i had to rent a radio because my car turns itself off after 10 minutes. Rental radio was $5 and had to give my license as collateral until i returned it. Lady at the snack bar even tuned it to the correct screen for me so it was good to go! Tickets were also cheaper than most theaters and snacks are reasonably priced, highly recommend!
Review №9
2021-12-18Our favorite Drive in! Very old school family friendly. Great food and atmosphere. A step back in time!
Review №10
2021-08-31It’s a bit of a hike if you’re coming from Buffalo, but well worth it. Only 3 theaters, but you can change movies once you’re in. So for example if you decide you want to see the first movie on screen 1 and the second on screen 3, just tell them and when you switch, if the other movie is still playing, keep your lights off.Also their diner is fully 50s. Arcade games are available, as well as great diner food. There are signs about the history of the place, and they opened an ice cream shop in front of screen 1 in the last few years.