09/07/09

Don't go on a weeknight

by sonic chick

I have lived in SF for quite a while and was reluctant to go to the Supperclub, thinking it was more of a tourist attraction. I finally took the plunge for a friend's b-day and for the most part am glad I did. I was fairly impressed with the food, but not blown away. What I didn't appreciate was the lack luster entertainment. It was a bit of a slow weeknight and they had some tired old queen dressed in a bunny suit prancing around and being surly. It seemed like they dragged her out of an AA meeting to fill a vacant spot when they couldn't get any real entertainment for the evening. I don't know what the regular entertainment is like but if I were to go back again, it would most definitely be on a weekend.

• Pros: Food was good and maitre'd was adorable
• Cons: Sorry excuse for entertainment

08/26/09

Did not live up to expectations, eat, you will leave hungry

by NSSK

I picked this place as a special treat for my husband's birthday. I had heard rave reviews on the Travel Channel the previous week and the website looked great. I made a reservation online. The website had some kind of glitch and never sent me the confirmation code. After doing this thrice, I called and confirmed my reservation.

The place was easy to find. As we entered, we were greeted by 2 guys offering popcorn and candyfloss. We moved on to the host who could not find my reservation and kept asking me for my name until someone told him to just let us in. I loved his costume though.

The bar was nice, living up to the over-the-top image. However, the bartender served me wine that had turned (they need to store their wine better than just keep open bottles around). I did get a new glass of wine upon bringing to his notice. We didn't have to wait too long to be led into the main restaurant.

At first, the space appears to be so much smaller than on the website or the Travel Channel. The beds were very comfortable and the decor is white and simple. I do wish they would have bigger tables so we could place our large dinner plates. Eating on a plush mattress is a little bit of a challenge....

The entertainment was kind of random, but the 2 trapeze acts were both really good. Maybe it was my previous trip to Vegas and grand performances, but I didn't think the performances were out of the ordinary in terms of themes or variety. I was kind of disappointed , maybe I was expecting too much....We couldn't see some of the performances since the performer was in front of a large screen on the 2nd floor (we were seated on the 1st floor).

The server did ask us about any food reservations since the first course was raw fish. The appetizer was decent, the second course was just terrible (some kind of soup in a dog bowl). The main course (chicken) was average. The only thing I really liked was the dessert (strawberries and cream). Portions were tinyyyyyy so I was left hungry and I overheard other patrons saying this too.

My husband ordered a couple of drinks and he really liked them all. I also got him a massage and he said it was really good. After the end of the meal, the dance floor was opened to guests. I did not appreciate the music much (too much European techno - disco). Most people did not join us on the dance floor, it just wasn't as happening. After about 30 mins or so, we decided to leave in search of some more food!!

Overall, I wish I got more value for my buck....but my husband had a blast.

• Pros: Cool concept, nice ambience, decent performances
• Cons: Poor coordinated show, below average food, overpriced

03/01/09

Enjoyed atmospher for price, but beware of big overcharges!!

by rattings

I did enjoy the atmospher which entailed trance-like music at a comfortable volume. Apparently show changes every evening per staff, but beware it is for adults only. Food was Vegan night!! I am not a vegiterian but even I can admit, It was a well portioned and tasty. This place is certainly not for families or conservative types. Their were two shows, one small cooky clown like performance which surprisingly turn into a strip clown. 2nd show was a swinging pole acrobatic but classy performance beautifully done with fantastic music. Music similar music to Crique du solei. Beds clean and comfortable, surprised dining in them was comfortable. I did not stay for dancing. We & many others were however over billed by $100. For 3 people, dinner was $65 plus 2 drinks each & a voz of black cherry mixed drink (which was fabulous) for $55, does not total $400!. They were overcharging everybody. Staff were kind, but one apparantly in charge turned ugly diva when we challanged bill a 2nd time!! they could not get it right. We waited more than 40mn. They did offer drinks while they refigured amt, so to not offend we said ok placed an order & then they bring us shots!! I/we make great $$ and tips well. They knew what they were doing, and banking on many that probably fell for it because they were all lit. Fortunantely we can hold our drinks, we ended up requesting they void card entirely and recalculate correctly. They took even longer. We said forget it, here $210 & we walked out. I am not a complainer, but my friend used to manage La Fondue restaurant, and she was not having it, particularly when floor manager tried to argue that we were give free drinks!! She straight up pointed it out on the receipt, and the chick sarcastically said ok, but by then my friend was insulted, and we all just pulled out cash, tossed it near their register and left.. So on a scale 1-10 entertainment 7, dinner 8, music 8,atmospher 7, serv 6, and price 8, but beware overcharges.

• Pros: Food good, price reasonable
• Cons: Beware of overcharges, both parties next too us were also overcharged