Millstream is at a crossroads...

Disclaimer - I posted the same review on google.

I have been a customer for the last 6 or 7 years, and I visit two or three of times a month, so you could say that I am a regular. This review is about the current state of the club, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The Good: The bartenders are the best, particularly Nina with the dreadlocks. She sometimes works alone and gets busy managing the dancers and tending bar, but she can always keep up, and she always remembers what each customer wants, even before they order - it is impressive. All the bartenders are attentive, even when the club is busy, and they pour the drinks right always – slightly strong, but not crazy strong. The food and drink prices are surprisingly reasonable (comparable to any restaurant), and the food in the club is top notch, much of it is farm to table – unexpected for a strip bar. The steaks, burgers, quesadilla, and soups are better than most local restaurants, and the specials are varied and always worth trying. The dances are expensive, but worth the premium if you are willing to spend for at least a half hour dance and upgrade to the sky box or owner’s suite. The VIP card is well worth it, but the amount needed for a reward could be a little lower. The DJs play music catered to the dancers, not the clientele, but it mostly works. Some of the veteran dancers, like Essence, Paradise, Ivy and Renee, make it worth the visit.

The Bad: The quality of the dancers has recently declined dramatically. I used to call Millstream a family strip club, in that the girls and bartenders would make a point to get to know you and would treat you like family. They were also really good looking. The club has experienced significant dancer turnover lately, even more than would be expected in a strip bar. The newer girls are more aggressive in their hustle, and act more whorish. They also look rougher than before; it seems that any girl that walks in with high heels and tattoos can get a gig dancing there now. Some are coming from other clubs downtown and bring the downtown hustle with them. I do not feel as welcome by the dancers as I used to. They have amateur night on Wednesdays, but it’s not real amateurs – it is audition night with all the dancers from other clubs looking for a new gig – that is fine, but I’d love to see a real amateur night sometime. Even a wet t-shirt or amateur bikini contest would be welcome change. Also, there is no DJ before 5 or so, and sometimes the music gets stale, and the dancers are visibly bored with it.