Showtime Eatery Restaurant In Barr

Food has been getting better since they made some changes to the menu and added “The Best of Boloney’s” section, it is very similar food to the original Boloney’s, but some new stuff too. Their hours are very confusing, google says one thing, there website says another and if you call them, they say another. I still don’t know the hours... I hope they clarify the hours because I’ve shown up, with money in hand, excited to eat a sandwich and they are closed even when their google page says they are open.

I couldn 't have given a higher rating for the previous business here (Boloney 's) which was by the same owner. The prices were fair, the service unbeatable, and the food was outstanding. However, since one of the two owners sadly passed away a few years ago, the other owner inexplicably revamped the entire restaurant... the name, the menu, and even the style of the restaurant decor to be more chic and hip to cater to what is perceived as the snooty crowd of Barrington (which included the newly added sale of alchohol). Not only can I say that the change was unwarranted, but the majority of the customers there were down to earth, wonderful people, elderly people, or families who couldn 't care less about the chic vibe provided and were more put off by the changes, especially since many aspects of the previously cherished vibe was attributed to the warmth of Roberta and were nostalgic to many or all of the customers which was appreciated. The chic vibe was cold, and considering that The Catlow is a historic building, the changes are inappropriate. The food is plain, boring, and unimpressive. I don 't know if they also changed vendors, but if so... it was a bad idea. The draw of alcohol is not enough to ignore the blatant raise in prices for food that is just not good! The owner would be doing himself and the rest of Barrington a huge favor by returning to the nostalgic warmth of Boloney 's, with the decor, food, and pricing. It seems that he may slowly be realizing that, as they recently returned some of the retired menu items from Boloney 's. But more changes should be made, then they may see more business flooding in. And realistically, if that was not cutting it to keep the business open, I 'd gladly be willing to pay a little extra for BOLONEY 'S food, and not the poor excuse for food they 're currently peddling.

We will never go here with the new owners. Roberta knew how to run a business and make people welcome. The sandwiches were the best, worth the money. Those days are long gone. I highly recommend to NOT go here.

Sorry but, not impressed. Showtime replaced Balonie's which closed about a year ago. Showtime is attached to the Catlow Theater, as was their predecessor. The good they have a nice menu for sandwiches. And, they will serve you in the theater. The new restaurant also serves beer and wine, something Balonie's did not do. But the service was horrendous. After buying our tickets for a Saturday matinee, we decided to get something quick before going into the theater. They had chicken noodle soup on the menu and a special chili for the day. We got one of each. After ordering, I expected they would simply go into the kitchen where they have vats of these hot and ready to go. After they went into the kitchen, we waited. After 10 minutes or so, a line started to form of others waiting to order. No one came out and people started to leave the line, giving up on waiting. 20 minutes passed and the start time for the movie was approaching. Calling back into the kitchen did no good so we went to the ticket counter. The manager ? was able to get our food for us. But, seriously? The soup was good and very hot. The chili was not.

It has been many years since I ate here as I don't live in Illinois. But when I have, the food was good, the portions were huge. (both the wife and I could share the Dagwood sandwich which was our favorite) A little small inside and short hours, but you could even take the food and sit next door in the theater.