Did not enjoy the experience at all. The dinner was not good at all. I did not like the murder mystery, I have been to much better murder mystery dinners. The way the mystery was delivered made no sense. The clues did not connect the dots to the killer. The person who actually was the killer got up and walked back and forth at the end of the show. That is how I knew that person/character was the killer and it was the killer. If it’s your first experience you may like it, if you have been to other mystery dinners save your money and time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Bryan Bishop
overall it was OK. decent food but small portions. we had 2 people at our table that ended up being actors which made it more exciting for us. The story and clues are a bit silly but that is part of the fun. In the end I would probably not go again but it was something my wife had never done and it was something new to do for a date night and an excuse to get dressed up a bit.Vegetarian options: typically a pasta dish with some seasonal veggies
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rick S.
Way more fun and entertaining than I expected. The food was decent, nothing spectacular, but you're not there for the food, you're there for the fun. The mystery is ridiculous, in the best way possible and the cast was hilarious. They had some fantastic unscripted moments. Staff was great too. My only suggestion is to get there even earlier than they recommend if you want to get a drink to bring into the show. But once the show got started it was easy to get a drink at the bar. We'll be back for sure if they do a different show. Thanks for the good times!
Marcus C.
My better half and I are always up for trying something new. It was my birthday recently and I felt adventurous to do something a little outside of our normal comfort zone - a murder mystery dinner! Clue is one of my all-time favorite movies so I figured why not! The Dinner Detective evidently has lots of locations throughout the U.S.; ours was at the Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank. You order your tickets through their website and I advise reading through everything to ensure you're still up for the experience. Tickets are about $68 per person. Menu options for entrées are chicken marsala, grilled salmon or pasta primavera. Also included are complimentary appetizers, salad and dessert. If you want to drink anything other than water or coffee, you have to pay at the hotel bar (which loads of people definitely didn't have a problem with). So how does it work? You arrive at the location and wait in line to register. After confirming your tickets, you are told which table to sit at and you get to create a fake name for the night (wear your name sticker proudly!). After settling in and mingling with your table, everyone has to get up and interrogate everyone else in the room. You're provided with a questionnaire to help break the ice like who's your favorite villain and other random things. Some actors pose as other guests so you don't really know who's part of the show until the end! Once the murder occurs, the mystery is broken up into three acts with each ending with clue(s) that are posted on a board for all to see (also accessible via QR codes at each table). The dinner is served at the end of Act 2. The killer and motive are revealed at the end after everyone has the chance to solve it (you write down your theory and they collect your answers). If you can solve the case, you are awarded a goodie bag with merch and a gift certificate for another murder mystery dinner. They have different murders/plots so you can return for a different show (each are titled on their site so no need to worry about having the same experience). How was it? Well, your experience kind of depends on how social you are as it's an interactive dinner. Some people were more outgoing/lively than others, but the actors (the detectives and hidden ones) try to get everyone involved. Speaking of acting - they were all entertaining but don't expect anyone to give an Oscar-worthy performance. While they follow a storyline, it's also improv heavy and they're not attached to mics so expect lots of screaming/yelling! Our table was in the corner and we were facing the wall so we got some neck pain twisting to see the show before we got room to turn our seats more comfortably. The food was pretty bland but that wasn't a deal breaker. My wife had the chicken marsala while I had the pasta primavera (which wasn't served; instead basic spaghetti was given which upset some others who ordered the pasta but whatever). Overall we had a fun time and would recommend it if you're looking for something different to do. They also do private events if you want to hire them for work, parties, etc. Dress is business casual so no need to come all fancy schmancy (unless you want to). Remember that everyone uses fake names, so if you get embarrassed rest assured that you most likely will never see these people again. They also have limited suspect package add-ons when purchasing tickets, so you have the opportunity to frame your guest as a suspect without their knowledge!
Justine C Moulayess
First time doing a diner mystery party night! Great Saturday night! Actors are fantastic, highly recommend if you want a fun evening !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ragean W.
I gave it one star because it started on time. This was not worth the price. I shouldn't have had to pay for a soda-how is that not included in the price? The acting was terrible and they didn't keep my attention. The food was not good. It had no taste. I would not recommend this to my friend/family.
Norma Valenzuela
Terrible show, food unacceptable,service poor.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Terry L.
This show was a great way to spend time with family and friends. It was a great laugh, icebreaker,and a way to catch a break from work while still figuring things out at the same. Food was great host and actors were great.
John A.
We had a great time! The actors are so skilled. They brought out the best in the audience--they made the hair dresser from Sherman Oaks seem suspicious and the business guy from RPV hilarious!
Anna D.
The actors were amazing, venue was good, and energy in the room was so much fun!! The host was energetic and helped the room get excited about things. The murderer was at our table and it was fun to interact with him, and piece the clues together. overall a wonderful experience!!
Awful service. After rescheduling our date and paying essentially double the cost, we showed up to find out that there were no seats for us and were turned away. Rude box office workers that tried to accuse us of not paying the fee, despite having email proof. As a theatre patron of over 20 years, this is the worst experience I've ever had. Hands down.
Jennifer C.
The show was great. The food was mediocre. The service was fine. The ambiance looked like a hotel.
Sherri Ben-Nun
Very intercactive and super fun!
Teresa L.
What an amazing time I had. So happy I came! I will be back and scheduling an event for my employees!!
wushu297
It was fun. Pay attention to every little detail of the show and write everything down. The meal was good, the actors funny, and the people who also attended were really into it which made it extra cool
Did not enjoy the experience at all. The dinner was not good at all. I did not like the murder mystery, I have been to much better murder mystery dinners. The way the mystery was delivered made no sense. The clues did not connect the dots to the killer. The person who actually was the killer got up and walked back and forth at the end of the show. That is how I knew that person/character was the killer and it was the killer. If it’s your first experience you may like it, if you have been to other mystery dinners save your money and time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
overall it was OK. decent food but small portions. we had 2 people at our table that ended up being actors which made it more exciting for us. The story and clues are a bit silly but that is part of the fun. In the end I would probably not go again but it was something my wife had never done and it was something new to do for a date night and an excuse to get dressed up a bit.Vegetarian options: typically a pasta dish with some seasonal veggies
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Way more fun and entertaining than I expected. The food was decent, nothing spectacular, but you're not there for the food, you're there for the fun. The mystery is ridiculous, in the best way possible and the cast was hilarious. They had some fantastic unscripted moments. Staff was great too. My only suggestion is to get there even earlier than they recommend if you want to get a drink to bring into the show. But once the show got started it was easy to get a drink at the bar. We'll be back for sure if they do a different show. Thanks for the good times!
My better half and I are always up for trying something new. It was my birthday recently and I felt adventurous to do something a little outside of our normal comfort zone - a murder mystery dinner! Clue is one of my all-time favorite movies so I figured why not! The Dinner Detective evidently has lots of locations throughout the U.S.; ours was at the Hilton Garden Inn in Burbank. You order your tickets through their website and I advise reading through everything to ensure you're still up for the experience. Tickets are about $68 per person. Menu options for entrées are chicken marsala, grilled salmon or pasta primavera. Also included are complimentary appetizers, salad and dessert. If you want to drink anything other than water or coffee, you have to pay at the hotel bar (which loads of people definitely didn't have a problem with). So how does it work? You arrive at the location and wait in line to register. After confirming your tickets, you are told which table to sit at and you get to create a fake name for the night (wear your name sticker proudly!). After settling in and mingling with your table, everyone has to get up and interrogate everyone else in the room. You're provided with a questionnaire to help break the ice like who's your favorite villain and other random things. Some actors pose as other guests so you don't really know who's part of the show until the end! Once the murder occurs, the mystery is broken up into three acts with each ending with clue(s) that are posted on a board for all to see (also accessible via QR codes at each table). The dinner is served at the end of Act 2. The killer and motive are revealed at the end after everyone has the chance to solve it (you write down your theory and they collect your answers). If you can solve the case, you are awarded a goodie bag with merch and a gift certificate for another murder mystery dinner. They have different murders/plots so you can return for a different show (each are titled on their site so no need to worry about having the same experience). How was it? Well, your experience kind of depends on how social you are as it's an interactive dinner. Some people were more outgoing/lively than others, but the actors (the detectives and hidden ones) try to get everyone involved. Speaking of acting - they were all entertaining but don't expect anyone to give an Oscar-worthy performance. While they follow a storyline, it's also improv heavy and they're not attached to mics so expect lots of screaming/yelling! Our table was in the corner and we were facing the wall so we got some neck pain twisting to see the show before we got room to turn our seats more comfortably. The food was pretty bland but that wasn't a deal breaker. My wife had the chicken marsala while I had the pasta primavera (which wasn't served; instead basic spaghetti was given which upset some others who ordered the pasta but whatever). Overall we had a fun time and would recommend it if you're looking for something different to do. They also do private events if you want to hire them for work, parties, etc. Dress is business casual so no need to come all fancy schmancy (unless you want to). Remember that everyone uses fake names, so if you get embarrassed rest assured that you most likely will never see these people again. They also have limited suspect package add-ons when purchasing tickets, so you have the opportunity to frame your guest as a suspect without their knowledge!
First time doing a diner mystery party night! Great Saturday night! Actors are fantastic, highly recommend if you want a fun evening !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I gave it one star because it started on time. This was not worth the price. I shouldn't have had to pay for a soda-how is that not included in the price? The acting was terrible and they didn't keep my attention. The food was not good. It had no taste. I would not recommend this to my friend/family.
Terrible show, food unacceptable,service poor.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
This show was a great way to spend time with family and friends. It was a great laugh, icebreaker,and a way to catch a break from work while still figuring things out at the same. Food was great host and actors were great.
We had a great time! The actors are so skilled. They brought out the best in the audience--they made the hair dresser from Sherman Oaks seem suspicious and the business guy from RPV hilarious!
The actors were amazing, venue was good, and energy in the room was so much fun!! The host was energetic and helped the room get excited about things. The murderer was at our table and it was fun to interact with him, and piece the clues together. overall a wonderful experience!!
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Awful service. After rescheduling our date and paying essentially double the cost, we showed up to find out that there were no seats for us and were turned away. Rude box office workers that tried to accuse us of not paying the fee, despite having email proof. As a theatre patron of over 20 years, this is the worst experience I've ever had. Hands down.
The show was great. The food was mediocre. The service was fine. The ambiance looked like a hotel.
Very intercactive and super fun!
What an amazing time I had. So happy I came! I will be back and scheduling an event for my employees!!
It was fun. Pay attention to every little detail of the show and write everything down. The meal was good, the actors funny, and the people who also attended were really into it which made it extra cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5