Hello.
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Martha Louise, who is the only daughter of King Harald and Queen Sonja, gave up the title of 'royal highness' upon her 2002 marriage to writer Ari, and has a reputation for not standing on ceremony.
Bye.
Thank you everyone for a great season we will see you in May 2009!
Posted by: Kim at October 5, 2008 02:36 PMMy wife and I had the interesting experience of going to The Studio this summer. Great atmosphere and the biggest and best desk around. Our waitress was excellent however very embarassed by the "manager" who was to be stumbling around and mumbling to herself...clealry on drugs. Horrible manager and the attitude of the waitstaff toward her was apparent. Out of pity for her situation we tipped the waitress very well. Seems to be always hit or miss there - very unpredictable. Sort of luckily for us, the deck and weather was great, but the manager was an embarassment to such a wonderful establishment.
Posted by: Steve at September 22, 2008 11:38 PM 
My wife and I try to get to the Studio at least once a summer, and have been doing so for the past five years (we live about 45 minutes away). I say "Try" because you never know when the place is going to be open. We have learned to call first, but have had a couple of occasions where, even though we've called and were assured they were open, once when we got there they had decided to close early (like before 9 PM), or another time the kitchen staff had walked out and there was no food, only drinks. The deck is great, we don't even mind the plastic furniture. The food is a bit expensive but pretty good. I do understand the comments about the wait staff - pretty green and inexperienced. Always an adventure to try and have dinner at the Studio. We haven't tried to get there yet this year, but we will soon.
My wife and I try to get to the Studio at least once a summer, and have been doing so for the past five years (we live about 45 minutes away). I say "Try" because you never know when the place is going to be open. We have learned to call first, but have had a couple of occasions where, even though we've called and were assured they were open, once when we got there they had decided to close early (like before 9 PM), or another time the kitchen staff had walked out and there was no food, only drinks. The deck is great, we don't even mind the plastic furniture. The food is a bit expensive but pretty good. I do understand the comments about the wait staff - pretty green and inexperienced. Always an adventure to try and have dinner at the Studio. We haven't tried to get there yet this year, but we will soon.
My wife and I try to get to the Studio at least once a summer, and have been doing so for the past five years (we live about 45 minutes away). I say "Try" because you never know when the place is going to be open. We have learned to call first, but have had a couple of occasions where, even though we've called and were assured they were open, once when we got there they had decided to close early (like before 9 PM), or another time the kitchen staff had walked out and there was no food, only drinks. The deck is great, we don't even mind the plastic furniture. The food is a bit expensive but pretty good. I do understand the comments about the wait staff - pretty green and inexperienced. Always an adventure to try and have dinner at the Studio. We haven't tried to get there yet this year, but we will soon.
Food and service has greatly improved but wondering why Michael King is no longer entertaining here. He was the best we've seen at the studio... hire him back if you can 
THE BEST DECK ON THE NECK is true!!! What a view and not to mention the food and service was excellent. I had the Mahi Special and it couldn't have been cooked with any more perfection and my friend had the Twin Lobster Special it came with two 1 lb. boiled lobsters and two sides. We will be back for sure!!
I don't know what all these bad reviews are about but all I know is the Studio has great food service and atmosphere. Everyone I know loves the place!!
What happened to Sundays on deck with Mike King???? We truly miss him.
Food OK Service OK
For the deck and the view - especially at dusk
For the food
We decided to make the rounds of all the restaurants on Rocky Neck - should have read these reviews before we bothered.
The pits. Well, take that back: great deck. We got their about 8:30, the place more than half empty. We were never seated, finally asked if we could seat ourselves, which we did. Never got menus, finally asked, etc. Ordered soups, then grilled haddock and a grilled salmon, plus caesar salad. Soup came quickly, kinda pasty but tolerable. Entrees came: both were (we think) haddock in a gluey cream sauce. Too hungry to argue, we ate anyway and left. Kids as waitstaff are lovely people but clueless and management doesn't train 'em. I guess you could get by here with fish and chips if you enjoy the view, but you can do better. The live entertainment inside: the best we can say is amusing. They'll never go out of business with this location.
As a close year round resident I can only say that this place sucks. The piano bar has its moments, and they do attract some ethnic groups, and two large yachts every year, but this place is not worth even visiting.
They must own it free and clear and don't need a profit. TERRIBLE in food and service. Biggest deck though.
Posted by: bill at July 31, 2007 07:28 PMI went to the Studio last Saturday for dinner and it is true, the granny is gone!!! The food and the waitstaff were excellent and the management really seems to have gotten their act together! The deck is gorgeous. The best place on Rocky Neck!
Posted by: Lauren at July 11, 2007 10:18 AMGood news!!!! The granny will not be in charge of The Studio this year 2007! So we hope things will be back to just the good old Studio. We also heard that a great piano player named Joe Thomas will be there every Saturday night. Not sure of the other weekend nights? So you just might want to give it a try this summer you won't be disappointed!!!!! I have to say last summer already showed alot of improvement so with the same chef, good entertainment, and great sevice you will have a good experience!
The chef was decent this year but 'granny' needs to go. You constantly hear her yelling at staff and she seems a bit senile. The staff is young and inexperienced and often rude. Food and service is slow. The entertainment is the only saving grace and granny seems determined to get rid of it. Place seriously needs new ownership and management. Rudder and Madfish are much better choices on Rocky Neck.
Posted by: Andy at March 15, 2007 07:46 AMbest deck in town. Worst menu selections and prices too high. Have some simple deck fodd!!!!
best deck in town. Worst menu selections and prices too high. Have some simple deck fodd!!!!
2006 was a great year for The Studio. The chef Ron
Martell was excellent and I hear he is returning for another season in 2007.Since the owner Frank Ahearn passed away things have been rocky but the 2006 season showed improvement.His daughter was involved last year and helped with the improvements, she is also planning a great year for 2007 entertainment, service and food wise.I will definately be at the Studio next season to enjoy the food and excellent atmosphere.
The Studio was super this time we went. The food portions were plenty and good.The Scallops were 5*****. It is such a lovely place to go for the outdoor deck(though it was a bit windy the day we were there so we chose to eat inside along the windows) Our server was Katie M....she was great and very attentive. i would definately go back again next year!
I just had a wonderful meal at the Studio. Chef Ron Martel, formerly Executive Chef at Cherrystones Restaurant in Warwick,R.I. makes great crabcakes, with, as the menu says, a balsamic reduction, mustard sauce and veggie slaw.All fresh and delicious. My friend had the Lobster roll. Huge and marvelous. Some people at the next table had come back for lunch having had dinner there the night before. Both of them had had fish for dinner- also fresh and delicious. For lunch one raved about the Chicken Olympia sandwich - a wrap with grilled chicken,spinach and feta, and the other had the vegetable stir fry with shrimp. We all agreed that the servers were pleasant and the food delivered in a timely manner. The deck is a delight. i have gone to the Studio for the piano bar for years, but really didn't eat there for the last couple of years as the food wasn't very good. This year they are batting 1000....so if you have gone there and not liked it, give it another try. The piano bar is still great!
Posted by: Suzanne at June 29, 2006 03:31 PM 0 stars
We went there last night(Friday, August 5)
people must understand that there are 3 areas of this place. one is for eating AND entertainment, and the other 2 for eating ONLY. that's the reason for so many reviews that include music here.
we were in the dinner and music area.
not only was this the worst service ever(we had to go up to the bar and get our own drinks)because there was no server, but there was no server for food either. we had to go out and get someone.
when the food came, it was not even our food.
our food never came!
a little old woman, later explained as Mary the owner, was yelling and screaming at employees in fron of the customers and we actually saw her blasting out the entertainer.
We can finally say that after reading all of these reviews, we concur, and will never go there again.
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Posted by: maria at August 2, 2005 06:34 PMOn 7/18/2005 my intention was to treat my elderley parents to seafood at the Studio.I have had a few ok meals here before but i especially liked the large deck and view out back. What a mistake!!! We all ordered fried clams that were burnt beyond burned. The waitress was very young and inexperienced but I guess you can expect that in a seasonal restaurant!Our bill was $122 and out of compassion for the young waitress we left a good tip. When I told our waitress the clams were awful she went to the manager or chef and they offered to give us some fried clams to take home .NO THanks ! As I write this review my stomach is still unsettled from those nasty clams!!! Never again.....
Posted by: Joseph Gibbons at July 20, 2005 10:19 AM5 stars for entertainment,3 stars food.
I went there last night. july 14.
The food was ok,the service ok, however, I heard the Fantasia latin band was going to be there, so off we went. The band was so worth it, I didn't mind going to get my own drinks!
I suggest going the night the latin band is there, as it's the busiest night of the week, with the most staffing on.
Unfortunately, we just had our worst meal in a long time...at The Studio. The service was VERY SLOW (and the place was virtually empty!), the so-called medium rare steak tips were burned and charred, the shrimp were covered in soggy Ritz crackers, the waitress was kind enough to warn us the chef was having great difficulty cooking the baked potatoes (under cooked!) the corn was cold and the lobster had not been drained. I guess the view was great!
Posted by: bill at July 13, 2005 09:51 PMALL YOU HEAR IS YELLING FROM THE STAFF AND THE OWNER GET IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: MEL at June 29, 2005 03:01 PMSI,SI,SI
YES I ALSO HEARD GRUPO FANTASIA IS GOING TO BE THERE!!!!!!!!!
YEA!!!!!!!!!! I SAW THIS BAND LAST YEAR AND I AM SO HAPPY. WE WILL DEFINATELY BE THERE, THEY ARE THE BEST BAND AROUND AND I HOPE THAT THEY DO NOT CANCEL THIS BAND, BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE OWNER OF THE STUDIO CANCELS GREAT ACTS.
5 STARS!!!!!!!!!!!
hi there,
ok just found out that the hottest latin band is going to start there next week thursday night.
GRUPO FANTASIA.
it looks like they have finally gotten it right and this is the hot latin dance action that they need to get the ball rolling.
Dear Reader,
I went to the Studio Restaurant for dinner The food was less then ok. I had shrimp scampi. I believe this is one of the ezer plates to cook. The cooks and wait staff spent alot of time yelling, I know they juat opened but what will they do when they set more then 5 people? I found my self waiting for this dish for over 25 min with a small portion. the price was 21 dollars for the scampi alone. At this price I want it cook right. Most items are on the high side. I.e coconut shrimp 19.95 I love them but this is to much to pay.
service and food here 1 star if that.
this is not the first time here but it is the last.
Update: Studio Restaurant does offer Jazz on Sunday nights starting at 6:00 pm. There is also a sing along piano bar Thurs through Sat, and live musicans now playing on the Waterfront deck late afternoons into the evening.
Posted by: Kit at July 11, 2004 09:47 PMI would like to add this to the review, Not only was the food and service bad but the best part of this place was the jazz on Sundays nights.m They had the top jazz players in the country there but I went Sunday only to find out that the Owner, Mary has cancelled all the Sunday jazz so now the place has absolutely NOTHING to offer.
I had the absolute worst meal I have ever had in a restaurant here ! It was Southern fried chicken, hush puppies and cole slaw..sounds good, right?? God, the chicken was just inedible..dry and with the most awful tasting breading. The hush puppies were sodden balls of lard, very bad. Either replace the existing recipes or take this meal off the menu because it sounds so good and is so disappointing !!
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