Allusion Cocktail Bar (Downtown)

Went here with my husband as a date night while it was still Stranger Things themed. We had a great time! Drinks were fantastic, food was fun (and on-theme!) and the waiter was knowledgeable. The themed guest book given to us with the check was a nice touch. The shot game was very fun, and the shot itself was well-mixed. A very fun date night! Not too expensive either, reasonably priced considering that the food/drinks had a novelty factor. We will for sure come back to see what else Allusion comes up with. You definitely should have a reservation, though, and for some, it may be confusing, since the actual bar is a speakeasy, and you have to go through a separate bar/restaurant to get to the Allusion door in the back. But not difficult if you know where to look, and the hostess was helpful.

This was my first time at Allusion and I absolutely loved it. All the Stranger Things decorations were fabulous, and the drinks were fantastic (the "I Call It a Weeder" was seriously one of the most delicious drinks I've had in a while). Solid loaded fries as well. Service was a bit slow but it was also a full house so no worries there. The vibes were awesome all around and I definitely want to visit for different themes in the future!

What an awesome, unique place. I've been twice with two different themes and it's been a great experience both times. Max is hilarious. Aaliyah was a great bartender. The only oddity was they didn't do a last call for drinks and some other patrons didn't get drinks they put in 10+ minutes before 10pm. The drinks are unique and go with the theme. I enjoyed what I tried. The food menu is also themed for a handful of dishes. They also provide the full menu of the attached restaurant. I'll be back every time I'm in town!

This was SO much fun!! I’m rewatching Stranger Things (again) in preparation for the finale on Christmas and New Year’s Eve and I have to say, this place had all the right vibes! The drinks are fun and tasty, the food is yummy and the bartenders were so fun to chat with about the show and to share theories about how the show will end! We didn’t know we needed reservations and they still squeezed us in. I highly recommend Allusion Cocktail Bar for any fans and I hope they decide to do a Fallout theme soon! 🤞🏻

I have been twice, once for Beetleguise and the other for Jurassic Park. It is adorable. I like the attention they spend to their plating, decor, and menu, but some of the drinks are not good and for our triple birthday event, our 60 y/o friend had to wait an hour for food, long after the rest of us were served. He ordered a burger. I wish servers played into the theme at all. It is fun and campy, but it could be even better if they fixed a few menu items and if the kitchen was a bit more organized.

Upon first arrival we were greeted by the hostess who was not friendly very passive aggressive had an attitude over a simple reservation mistake. Our friend booked 2 we were a party of 3. We understood why reservation seating is importing but She set "expectations" for us and when going out to a business you don’t expect to be scolded. After making us wait for a while She sat us down as a favor from the manager. 2 other groups showed up much later but I didn’t see why she made such an issue for a slow night other tables remained empty. The server Dillan was amazing. The aesthetic of the place amazing as well. The food was okay but drinks were great. As a business owner myself I was disappointed with how we were treated at the beginning of the evening and kind of set the tone for the night of disgust. I did convey to her she should do better but it came with her doubling down on why she was disrespectful. We spent about 280 I would expect to be treated better at an establishment especially one that is casual.

Spongbob Squarepants theme So funny and creative! They really put so much thought and detail into it. Definitely recommend for a unique experience.