The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The show was cringy at best. If you are used to a more intimate Murder Mystery Dinner with clues in envelopes, this is not it. The dinner itself was on par with what you would expect, however the show itself was awful. The clues made absolutely no sense, the “detectives” were so bumbling and chaotic they were difficult to follow. If you see positive reviews it is because if a you left a positive review and showed it to the host of the show, you received a prize. Not worth the cost.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

Wonderful and fun time!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had so much fun. My son-in-law was completely blindsided! This was for his birthday dinner and he can stop talking about it. Let me know when you change scripts and we will be there there!!! Thank You for a most enjoyable evening

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The show was hilarious and the food was very good. A great night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely fun time! Show was hilarious and very interactive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Attended the show unsure exactly what to expect but overall had an outstanding time.

The food was excellent, from the appetizer, through the main course and ultimately dessert.

The cast did a fantastic performance with great audience participation and a well crafted mystery.

When you're looking for an evening experience to remember, put your detective hat on and bring your appetite, I assure you won't be disappointed.

-Spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The show kept our group laughing all night! Including the audience made it so much fun! Thanks for a great night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We had high hopes for this performance given all of the reviews. However, this felt much more like a high school performance that had no plot line. It was a series of distasteful improvisations and yelling between the two main “detectives”. The food was bland and included instant mashed potatoes. The only thing that we enjoyed was the service from the waitstaff.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

This was such a fun experience and worth the price.

The actors were amazing, the food was great and I highly recommend going with friends, family etc.

Although I didn't solve the mystery, it was funny and engaging, made me think, and we all had a ton of fun!

This experience is what you make out of it as well. The more engaging and willing you are to participate, the more fun you have.

I dont want to give a way anything, but please do bring tips for the actors, waiters, and bar staff! They were all a hoot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun evening. Story and show is cute. Food was surprisingly good. Drinks were pricey

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Very interactive show, great actors and crowd involvement. I wish they had Microphones though. The food was very standard, nothing special very small portions but the mashed potatoes were great. Overall a great night - and yes I managed to solve who the killer was!

We celebrated our granddaughter's 16th birthday. We had a blast. Fun and interactive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun venue, definitely a must try at least once for the experience. The food was good, not wow, but delicious! Most notably, asparagus, which is either good or bad, typically was delicious. The service, both table and beverage, was exceptional. The event was fun, intriguing and thought provoking. I admired their ability to read the crowd and adapt and adjust. This type of interaction isn't for everyone despite the fact they bought a ticket and yet the performers were very respectful. It's definitely a good value for dinner and a show. I recommend you enjoy the experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I’m so conflicted about this show. I’m giving five stars because I’m rounding up from a 4.5. Five would be perfect, and it wasn’t - but it was close.

First the bad.

We were told to arrive 15 minutes early, but they didn’t open the doors for an additional five minutes. If you tell me to be early, then you should be ready for me.

The advance notices clearly state, in no uncertain terms, that there is a dress code, and those arriving in shorts, hats or t-shirts would literally “be turned away at the door.” But two men flaunting EXACTLY the banned “outfit” were admitted without a second glance. Their attire didn’t bother me and I’m not advocating their banishment, but I'm questioning the strict wording. If rules are meant to be broken, then why have the rules?

Bring a cover-up; the room is chilly.

I’m not sure why we are being asked to tip the actors. $70 tickets surely include more than the cost of the meal. I’m paying to see a show. In this case, the actors ARE the show, so presumably they are already making a salary above minimum wage, which is the level tips are supposed to supplement. If they aren’t getting a fair salary, raise the ticket prices. I left a tip, but I wonder if it was the right amount. No guidelines exist for actor tips.

Lastly, I am never surprised to be asked to write a review. But I was shocked to be informed that there was an actual enticement to write a FAVORABLE review before leaving the premises. I’m not even sure that it is legal to reward someone for a review that must be positive. Needless to say, I an NOT claiming the reward and I did not write this review on the premises.

Now for the good … and there is plenty.

It wasn’t difficult to find close parking, and the hotel even offers valet parking. There were comfortable lobby seats if you arrive early. It’s easy to find the show location inside, and the room had decent acoustics. There were seven round tables with 6-8 people at each, so an intimate arrangement with no bad seats or obstructed view. Seats were typical restaurant chairs that weren’t ideal for three hours, but we were up and down a lot and they weren’t uncomfortable.

The meal and the service were okay. The waiter was pleasant and efficient, but he could have used more help. The meals were decent, but not spectacular. The meat was dry and despite arriving in a covered dish to retain heat, it was only warmish. The salad, potatoes and asparagus were good, and the cheesecake was delicious.

We were urged to mingle way too early and too long. At such an early stage, we didn’t know the right questions to ask, because nothing had yet happened. I liked the interaction, but I think it would have been better at a later break. We were encouraged to visit other tables during later breaks, but there really wasn’t time as there were written clues to consider at those points. It was fun to get to know the other diners, though, and I enjoyed it.

I LOVED the actors, particularly the two main characters. It was a little loud, over-acted, slapstick-y and burlesque, but it worked. They did a fantastic job of drawing in various audience members and making them really shine as part of the show. Improvisation is an under appreciated art. And kudos to my fellow diners, who were truly fun people and added greatly to my overall enjoyment. I paid extra to make one of my party a Prime Suspect, and it was worth every penny. The actors did a great job of using the information I’d supplied, and he was totally shocked to discover they had a photo of him that they were using as evidence against him.

All in all, I really enjoyed myself and I’m glad that I went. If you are an introvert and prefer passively watching a show, this is not the dinner you’re looking for. But if you enjoy interacting with others and don’t mind potential minor embarrassment, I highly recommend that you give this sho

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great time at show! Lots of fun!