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jdsl1998 02-06-2018 02:51 PM

Kattie Belles?
 
We're thinking of going tonight for the dueling pianos?
How is the food, service and show?

Bogie Shooter 02-06-2018 03:29 PM

I would just go. You are going to get good & bad reviews on here.
You base where you go on posts on social media?
Owned since 2009 and first trip to KB?

jdsl1998 02-06-2018 03:37 PM

Well, yes it is....

vintageogauge 02-06-2018 05:09 PM

Go. Never had a bad meal or a bad time a KB's. Always look forward to it.

Bonny 02-06-2018 05:58 PM

It's a great place. Food is good.

graciegirl 03-09-2018 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venetian17 (Post 1522051)
Katie Bells has NEVER had good food so don't expect it and you will be fine.

Welcome to the Forum. I see this is your very first post.

I tend to agree with Bogie Shooter. You can absolutely rely on Bonny as well.

I haven't been to Katie Belles since it has had it's do-over. Waiting to hear what the OP has to say if he goes.

Francie 03-09-2018 09:44 AM

I had dinner at Katie Belle's recently (in the last 2 months) and had a good experience both times. The service, food and entertainment were all very good. The only thing to be cognizant of is that because of the live music/entertainment, it is hard to have a conversation while dining. Enjoy!

Marathon Man 03-09-2018 10:15 AM

Agree that you should go and make your own conclusions.

Bjeanj 03-09-2018 11:01 AM

My husband and I went Wednesday night to hear Suzie Casta. We made reservations for 5:30, went in at 5:15. Good service, ordered strip steak and prime rib. Both good. Show was great (as usual with Casta).

charmed59 03-09-2018 11:18 AM

I’ve found the food at Katie Belle’s ranges from okay to incredible. Last night I had a medium rare strip steak that melted in your mouth like fillet.

Warning on the dueling pianos, if you are expecting an experience like “Howl at the Moon” or other venues where dueling pianos means you get to request songs, this is not that type of dueling pianos. They have a set list. It is a sing along.

justjim 03-09-2018 11:35 AM

Went to the old Katie’s several times. The food was just average (not bad) but always enjoyed. No doubt it was time for a makeover. The newer version doesn’t quite have the “character” of old Katie Belle’s IMHO, but the food is about the same. Noise can be a factor to some....

jojo 03-09-2018 07:26 PM

The food is OK. We love the singing waiters on Friday nights.

simpkinp 03-09-2018 08:54 PM

I went to a Norman Lee show with a "special" menu. Nothing edible. No thanks. They ruined a favorite venue of the Villagers. Supposedly just for us. No more. Sad.

asianthree 03-10-2018 07:03 AM

We found it was the atmosphere in KB was brought us there. The food before and after for us has always been ok.

dewilson58 05-16-2018 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venetian17 (Post 1522051)
Katie Bells has NEVER had good food so don't expect it and you will be fine.

I went there and found plenty of pickles on my cheeseburger.

:cryin2:

Marathon Man 05-16-2018 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venetian17 (Post 1544170)
I have been here many years and KB has NEVER had good food but it used to be a fun place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by venetian17 (Post 1522051)
Katie Bells has NEVER had good food so don't expect it and you will be fine.

So, a good place to go then?

gatherer47 05-16-2018 12:19 PM

I had a steak there that was very good !

Chatbrat 05-16-2018 12:45 PM

Went to the dueling piano show a few years ago--we walked out after half an hour--too bland, compared to dueling piano shows we had been to in the past-
used to eat @ the bar @ the old Katie Belles--haven't set foot in the new one as of yet--not a thing on their menu has caught our interest

TheWarriors 05-16-2018 04:56 PM

Went a month ago, food was good, dueling pianos was enjoyable. if you are expecting to have deep conversations, don't go anywhere that has entertainment as the two mix like oil and water. As for the ambiance, very nice and note that some people don t handle change very well (from the old Katie Belle's).

Mleeja 05-16-2018 06:21 PM

Here my two cents about KB. We have been there a couple of times in the past few months and have enjoyed the food and entertainment. If you want to have a good view of the entertainment ask to be seated along the railing in the bar area. This will put you above the tables and a good view of the stage. The downside of setting in this area are noisy bar patrons. If your are wanting an area for conversion asked to be seated to the left of the hostess station. This will get you back in a corner away from the stage.

kilowatt 06-16-2018 04:21 PM

We go to Katie Belles about twice a month and always have a good meal. The prime rib is excellent and they usually have a $30.00 special for two. The salad bar is very good as well, everything is nice and fresh. Usualyy go when our favorites are there, Rocky and the Rollers and Johnny Wild and the delights. Entertainment is great and the eveninng is usually awesome!

JoMar 06-16-2018 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpkinp (Post 1522246)
I went to a Norman Lee show with a "special" menu. Nothing edible. No thanks. They ruined a favorite venue of the Villagers. Supposedly just for us. No more. Sad.

Expectations play a big part.......fortunately, so far, when someone stops going for whatever reason someone else is there to take the seat. When someone says "sad" it usually means sad for them, not for others.

CFrance 06-17-2018 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1512789)
I would just go. You are going to get good & bad reviews on here.
You base where you go on posts on social media?
Owned since 2009 and first trip to KB?

Huh? We've never been there. Will we be excommunicated?:confused:


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