Food was great, especially the prime rib! Service was consistent as there is alot going on. I didn't like the white sangria and had ordered a pitcher, so she brought me another type of wine. I shared a table with another couple who drank the white sangria for free.
Jean B.
Such a fun dinner! Cute little train with the tables all set up with a fruit and cheese plate as you enter. We had a party of four so we're all seated together. Everyone was so friendly, the service was excellent. Everyone in our party ordered the prime rib, so delish. The view wasn't always the greatest but kind of expect that going thru town on a train. Did stop over the water and it was beautiful. The actors did a great job I would recommend going at least once and we will more than likely go again when a new show starts
Erica L.
Fun night with good food! The show was a lot of fun to watch and figure out who did it!
Michael G.
Not worth the cost Food was average at best, we couldn't even get coffee. They were really pushing the liquor.
Hayley H.
It is not worth the price. The train kept stopping as if it had a power outage. The lights kept going on and off. The air was not working. The water stopped working. You could not washed your hands nor use the toilets. It was disgusting. I would never recommend this to anyone. The train takes you to the hood. You see kids in the woods smoking and drinking. Thought we were going to be ambushed, because the lights kept going off on the train. This was the worst experience ever.
Terri S.
That was definitely not worth $119. the view out the window was the pretty bad and the food was saturated with pepper.
Ronda H.
Food was wonderful and Collin & Amanda were outstanding servers. Enjoyed the experience.
Leigh H.
The murder mystery on this train was well written, and fantastically acted! The food wasn't as good, but it wasn't horrible. We were disappointed to see there wasn't the option of a vegetarian entree, and the chicken was quite dry. However, they did a good job of cooking the prime rib to order and the potato leek soup was excellent. The dessert was quite good though! I would absolutely recommend the ride just for the entertainment, but don't expect too much from the food. However, all of the drinks were also delicious! The train doesn't go very far right now because of the recent hurricane, but you hardly notice while trying to solve a murder!
Mel S.
My husband and I have enjoyed the Murder Mystery Dinner Train on two occasions: once on a visit to Ft. Myers before we moved here and once with a friend visiting after we moved here. This dining/theater event is just plain fun. The atmosphere is lighthearted and jovial. The actors engage the diners in solving the crime and are professional and, well, fun! The food is pretty good and a very healthy serving. We had the prime rib both times and it didn't disappoint. The servers are professional and attentive. They change the show periodically as well. We love it and will likely take our next pair of visitors to experience the Dinner Train. It is an enjoyable experience.
Martin N.
Getting back on track! On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian struck SWFL with devasting rain and 155 mph winds. Thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds of businesses were underwater by the mean Category 4 hurricane Ian. Among those affected is Seminole Gulf Railway with rail bridges and miles of tracks. No question about the impact on business and industrial transportation of material distribution. Murder Mystery Dinner Train is part of Seminole Gulf Railway operating for years by the Fay family in Fort Myers for more than 30 years. This popular Fort Myers attraction resumed its operation in November, 2022. It is estimated that it'll cost $28 million for the repair! Tonight, four of us attended the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. After we parked and check in at the Office, we entered one of five converted trains, Gasparilla with 12 inside tables. Each table seats 4 patrons. So, if you were party of 2, you may have to share the table! Halloween decorations were visible! We were promptly seated in our assigned table and a plate of crackers, grapes and cheese greeted us. A selection of Wine and cocktails were available. As drinks were served and I opted for Beach Blonde Ale from 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Pete. Next, a creamy Leek Potato soup was served with pretzel roll. The soup was delicious and flavorful and the pretzel roll was still warm. A small plate of Caesar salad with hearts of palm. Yes, it is a small plate but the right portion since we have appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert. We selected salmon and prime ribs for our entrée. The salmon grazed with an orange sauce, accompanied with Rice Pilaf and green beans. Err, my wife said, they are French green bean, Haricots Verts, longer and skinnier than the regular green beans! They harvested earlier and more tender and expensive! The prime ribs with various temperatures were succulent with a good portion of mash potato and Haricot Verts. My prime ribs, at medium rare was fork tender. The prime ribs were roasted to perfection for my cut! Finally, coffee and apple spice cake were served to round out our dinner. Food and service are professionally done! Interspersed with each serving, a Murder Mystery, was acted out with a cast of four. Tonight, the murder was on the Seaboard Railroad, the suspect was named Seaboard Stabber, written by Hannah Fay. I'll not go into detail about the play but you must keep good note of conversations between each act. You will be able to identify the murderer, and motives. A clue sheet with pen was provided to write down your visual observations and conversations. One bonus question was asked as well, If you get all the right answers, you'll awarded with a certificate and a Murder Mystery Train mug! I'm a fan of crime drama TV series like "Murder, She Wrote", "Columbo". Murder Mystery Train, is right into my alley! Hurricane Ian's damages are not fully repaired yet. The train normally go up to Arcadia with a beautiful sunset view. It is shortened to stop before the Caloosahatchee River by the Fort Myers Downtown area. It is slow but on track to recovery! We had an excellent night out with good food, good friends and good play!
I can honestly say it was an great experience, the cast the food and the show was awesome and I personally recommend this experience for anyone wanting to do something else besides flying all the time, this is a great change of scenery and I just like a smooth and relaxing train ride every now and then; thanks for an awesome anniversary outing.
Robert John G.
Great time and great cast. Also the servers Diego and Collin were amazing. Thank you for a great time and a great twist!! It made celebrating our 18th anniversary memorable!! Definately must come and experience this!
Lisa V.
Dinner was excellent, well cooked. The actors were fun and engaging.
Honey L.
Amanda and Jamie were great! Wonderful attitude and service! Service with a smile! Kept the drinks flowing.
Paul C.
Food well below average, community theatre level entertainment, "train ride" is a joke. The server who said this night is a shit show was spot on.
Food was great, especially the prime rib! Service was consistent as there is alot going on. I didn't like the white sangria and had ordered a pitcher, so she brought me another type of wine. I shared a table with another couple who drank the white sangria for free.
Such a fun dinner! Cute little train with the tables all set up with a fruit and cheese plate as you enter. We had a party of four so we're all seated together. Everyone was so friendly, the service was excellent. Everyone in our party ordered the prime rib, so delish. The view wasn't always the greatest but kind of expect that going thru town on a train. Did stop over the water and it was beautiful. The actors did a great job I would recommend going at least once and we will more than likely go again when a new show starts
Fun night with good food! The show was a lot of fun to watch and figure out who did it!
Not worth the cost Food was average at best, we couldn't even get coffee. They were really pushing the liquor.
It is not worth the price. The train kept stopping as if it had a power outage. The lights kept going on and off. The air was not working. The water stopped working. You could not washed your hands nor use the toilets. It was disgusting. I would never recommend this to anyone. The train takes you to the hood. You see kids in the woods smoking and drinking. Thought we were going to be ambushed, because the lights kept going off on the train. This was the worst experience ever.
That was definitely not worth $119. the view out the window was the pretty bad and the food was saturated with pepper.
Food was wonderful and Collin & Amanda were outstanding servers. Enjoyed the experience.
The murder mystery on this train was well written, and fantastically acted! The food wasn't as good, but it wasn't horrible. We were disappointed to see there wasn't the option of a vegetarian entree, and the chicken was quite dry. However, they did a good job of cooking the prime rib to order and the potato leek soup was excellent. The dessert was quite good though! I would absolutely recommend the ride just for the entertainment, but don't expect too much from the food. However, all of the drinks were also delicious! The train doesn't go very far right now because of the recent hurricane, but you hardly notice while trying to solve a murder!
My husband and I have enjoyed the Murder Mystery Dinner Train on two occasions: once on a visit to Ft. Myers before we moved here and once with a friend visiting after we moved here. This dining/theater event is just plain fun. The atmosphere is lighthearted and jovial. The actors engage the diners in solving the crime and are professional and, well, fun! The food is pretty good and a very healthy serving. We had the prime rib both times and it didn't disappoint. The servers are professional and attentive. They change the show periodically as well. We love it and will likely take our next pair of visitors to experience the Dinner Train. It is an enjoyable experience.
Getting back on track! On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian struck SWFL with devasting rain and 155 mph winds. Thousands of homes were destroyed, hundreds of businesses were underwater by the mean Category 4 hurricane Ian. Among those affected is Seminole Gulf Railway with rail bridges and miles of tracks. No question about the impact on business and industrial transportation of material distribution. Murder Mystery Dinner Train is part of Seminole Gulf Railway operating for years by the Fay family in Fort Myers for more than 30 years. This popular Fort Myers attraction resumed its operation in November, 2022. It is estimated that it'll cost $28 million for the repair! Tonight, four of us attended the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. After we parked and check in at the Office, we entered one of five converted trains, Gasparilla with 12 inside tables. Each table seats 4 patrons. So, if you were party of 2, you may have to share the table! Halloween decorations were visible! We were promptly seated in our assigned table and a plate of crackers, grapes and cheese greeted us. A selection of Wine and cocktails were available. As drinks were served and I opted for Beach Blonde Ale from 3 Daughters Brewing, St. Pete. Next, a creamy Leek Potato soup was served with pretzel roll. The soup was delicious and flavorful and the pretzel roll was still warm. A small plate of Caesar salad with hearts of palm. Yes, it is a small plate but the right portion since we have appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert. We selected salmon and prime ribs for our entrée. The salmon grazed with an orange sauce, accompanied with Rice Pilaf and green beans. Err, my wife said, they are French green bean, Haricots Verts, longer and skinnier than the regular green beans! They harvested earlier and more tender and expensive! The prime ribs with various temperatures were succulent with a good portion of mash potato and Haricot Verts. My prime ribs, at medium rare was fork tender. The prime ribs were roasted to perfection for my cut! Finally, coffee and apple spice cake were served to round out our dinner. Food and service are professionally done! Interspersed with each serving, a Murder Mystery, was acted out with a cast of four. Tonight, the murder was on the Seaboard Railroad, the suspect was named Seaboard Stabber, written by Hannah Fay. I'll not go into detail about the play but you must keep good note of conversations between each act. You will be able to identify the murderer, and motives. A clue sheet with pen was provided to write down your visual observations and conversations. One bonus question was asked as well, If you get all the right answers, you'll awarded with a certificate and a Murder Mystery Train mug! I'm a fan of crime drama TV series like "Murder, She Wrote", "Columbo". Murder Mystery Train, is right into my alley! Hurricane Ian's damages are not fully repaired yet. The train normally go up to Arcadia with a beautiful sunset view. It is shortened to stop before the Caloosahatchee River by the Fort Myers Downtown area. It is slow but on track to recovery! We had an excellent night out with good food, good friends and good play!
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I can honestly say it was an great experience, the cast the food and the show was awesome and I personally recommend this experience for anyone wanting to do something else besides flying all the time, this is a great change of scenery and I just like a smooth and relaxing train ride every now and then; thanks for an awesome anniversary outing.
Great time and great cast. Also the servers Diego and Collin were amazing. Thank you for a great time and a great twist!! It made celebrating our 18th anniversary memorable!! Definately must come and experience this!
Dinner was excellent, well cooked. The actors were fun and engaging.
Amanda and Jamie were great! Wonderful attitude and service! Service with a smile! Kept the drinks flowing.
Food well below average, community theatre level entertainment, "train ride" is a joke. The server who said this night is a shit show was spot on.