This is surely one of Chicago's best-kept dining and entertainment secrets (it's in a rather…read moreobscure location). It's basically a cabaret - a combination of fine dining and interactive Cirque Du Soleil-style entertainment in an intimate setting. The elaborate décor will blow your mind. It's absolutely gorgeous. The quality of the food far surpassed typical dinner theatre fare. Each of the four courses was artfully plated, served at the proper temperature, and downright delicious. The goat cheese bell pepper scones app was more of an amuse bouche than a true course and no other bread was served (unless you order Parkerhouse rolls, an à la carte add-on that costs $16. Indeed!). After that, though, portions were ample. The bourbon peached glazed salmon entrée, plated with inventive side dishes, was perfection. Other à la carte dishes and entrée upgrades are available but no one in our party felt the need to order those. The service was impeccable. Variety acts were interspersed between courses - singers, dancers, a juggler, a comedian, an aerialist, and more. There was a lot of talent but it was comic actor Joe who stole the show, portraying several roles. Totally enjoyable and well worth the ticket price.

Where fine dining meets standing ovations…read more Dinner and a show? More like a showstopper of a dinner Our 4-course meal at Teatro Zinzanni Chicago was pure magic from the first bite to the final dessert. Each course felt like its own act, full of flavor, flair, and a little drama in all the best ways. Between the incredible food, the laughter, and the over-the-top performances, it was an experience you taste and feel. We started with warm, buttery rolls, upgraded to the rosemary fries (because how could we not?!), and skipped the salad to save room for the main event. For entrées, we had the salmon and the chicken both tender, flavorful, and beautifully plated. And then came dessert... we couldn't resist upgrading to the maple pumpkin cheesecake It was creamy, rich, and the perfect fall bite (not pictured, but definitely unforgettable). Vodka sodas kept us company all night long Between the laughs, the talent, the beautiful ambiance and perfect service, and the incredible food, it was one of those nights that felt like a standing ovation from start to finish.Because at Zinzanni, dinner isn't just served -- it's performed.

Let's talk about how awesome this was! If you are looking for fun, laughs, and a casual dinner…read morewith great entertainment, make your reservation at Vito's. Worth every penny. Let's get the logistics out of the way. Plenty of parking. Entrance is in the back (more on that). Dress is casual, but dressing up like 1920's gangsters would add to the fun. This place is great for groups or large families. Plan on spending about 3 hours for dinner and the show. Recommendation: Get there a little before 6:00 and line up at the back door (that is where the entrance is). At 6:00, use the big, brass knocker and knock on the door. Then, when Gloves comes to the door, whisper "I am here to make a deposit." "Gloves" is super fun, so play this up. No other spoilers so you can enjoy the show. Food. We had the steak, and it was delish! Perfectly done at medium rare and full of flavor. Loved the mixed vegetables and baked potato, too. The rolls and salad were average. Cocktails. Great selection of fun, themed cocktails. Look for "Al's Favorite" on the chalk board at the bar and on the top of the cocktail menu. All four drinks we had were great. Mugsy makes some good giggle juice. Service. EXCELLENT. The team is talented, and they work hard to serve you while putting on the show. They stayed in character the whole time, and the jokes were FANtastic! Finally. RELAX and ENJOY the show. I have not smiled and laughed that much since the Nate Betgatze show at Bridgestone at Christmas. Vito and his team are simply FABULOUS and FUN! This gets a MUST DO if in the Chicago area. Definitely a Siskel and Ebert "Two Thumbs Up." Now, make your reservation and get "the rest of the story" at Vito's Vault.

For da benefit of dose who never hoid of it, Vito's Vault is a dinner/theatre experience not unlike…read moreTony & Tina's Wedding. It's very immersive, like traveling back in time to a mob-run speakeasy in da year 1929. Except for da 2025 prices and (thankfully) modern n' clean restrooms. Ya sneak inta da speakeasy troo da back door, where ya gotta give da secret password to "Gloves," dat scary-lookin' mob enforcer wit da tommygun. Duh service staff, clad in period costumes, double as singers/actors. Dey interact wit da audience and remain in character even when ya chat wit dem! A live pianist plays popular Roarin' '20s hits on a gran piana. Vito hisself is a wunnerful host. We saw him assisting a customer in a wheelchair. A hoodlum he's not! Evidently da kitchen was short-staffed dat day, as some of our group had a long wait for entrees. But da food was delicious and duh comedy skits was hilarious. Later, Gloves was nowhere to be seen. I peeped into da kitchen and dere he was, wearin' yellow kitchen gloves and washin' dishes. I reckon dat's why dey call him "Gloves!"

This is inside Harry Caray's and such a fun time. We went to celebrate a friend's birthday and the…read moreactors, who also served as wait staff, were so kind and fun! The concept was cool because you're solving a murder mystery while enjoying a meal with friends and there was a part where some of us got to act within the story. Food was good, some of us only eat halal and we informed them ahead of time so they were able to accommodate. They give tours at the end too so you can see the vault and the tunnels. Such a cool concept, highly recommend checking it out. There's also a valet, cash only is cheaper, so you don't need to worry about parking.

Good Time! Food was good. Show was Fun & entertaining! Drinks were well made & not the usual…read morewatered down version served at some places! These were actual drinks. Great to see! I ordered something they didn't have at the bar but turns out they called downstairs to the main bar and had it sent up! Really Great Service! Servers are also the act! You could tell they Love what they do! Good to see this type of dinner show available once again! Something different than only going to dinner every week! Thanks for a Great Time!

This is an excellent way to spend an evening . The food was very good - appetizers , main course,…read moreand dessert. The show was engaging and entertaining. It's perfect for both introverts and extroverts. You can choose your own level of participation. Highly recommend for small and larger groups !

Overall, this was a fun experience. However, for the cost, the food was disappointing at best and…read morethe experience started off weird and confusing. In the end, we had a blast but there was a rough start. The bad: It's a truly cash cash bar - no cards accepted. There was an ATM down the hallway, though it had kind of wild fees ($7 if I'm remembering correctly) - thankfully, my bank refunds that kind of fee, but if yours doesn't, it's a steep fee to pay to get any drink that isn't water or coffee - even a can of soda (coke brands only). From what I heard from my table mates, cocktails were strong. The beginning of the experience was rough - there were passed appetizers brought to the tables, and each person was allowed to get one of each (a mini pillsbury biscuit, maybe the size of a quarter and a freezer section meatball on a toothpick). Quite frankly, I wouldn't have been AS disappointed with the food if they didn't try to sell this as the "first course" and they just skipped this entirely. The good: this was a unique experience and a lot of fun once the show actually started. Most of my "the bad" pertained to the first 30 minutes at most. From there, our table of strangers ended up having a blast together and enjoyed throwing out theories. We didn't quite solve the mystery, but figured out a good number of pieces to it which was fun!

Cade was fantastic! Absolute blast. It's hard to get involvement for remote teams and this was a…read moregreat event.

The ambiance is beautifully set, the food could use a little more hugging, the service couldn't be…read moremore exciting with the staff including the customers, it was a great escape, especially if your traveling alone or even with someone who adore you.

Rediculously Overrated & over priced for super cheap food…read more They charged us $163 for 2 meals and 2 drinks. The burger = 3 dry burger patties on a bed of bland white rice smothered with saucberry sauce. (Like a frozen saucberry steak dinner) The desert were two tiny pieces of cake that they sell at Aldi. Very disappointing. Dirty, dusty & webs everywhere. I'm surprised they have not been shut down. Would not recommend.

I recently visited Tiki Terrace on a weekday with a larger group. I didn't make a reservation but…read morethey were easily able to accommodate our group since there wasn't a show that night. The inside has a fun, Hawaiian vibe that also is reflected in the drink and food menu. The music playing took you away from grey, cold Chicago which was exactly what we all needed! Our group ordered a wide variety of drinks as well as some appetizers to share. Our favorite drinks were the Pearl City Passion, Zombie, Pama Coco Delight, and Tiki Mai Tai. We loved the fun glasses and umbrellas that a lot of the drinks had. The drinks weren't overly acidic, sweet, nor tart. They were very balanced in flavor profiles which I appreciated. For food, we got the Taro Chips, Egg Rolls (half veg & half pork), Kid Kalua Pork Sliders, and all of our personal favorite... the Furikake Fries. You cannot go wrong ordering any of these to share! Highly recommend this spot when looking for a tiki bar in the Chicagoland area.

Great spot to enjoy a night. Food was good too. We enjoyed…read morevisiting with others around us and it was just relaxing while filling our brains with jazz. I wished there was some swag to buy as my husband's name is Andy. But that's okay.

Great venue great show great music and great food What else…read morecan I expect? Food and drinks are very reasonably priced with great service and good people. Jazz show was simply awesome and price of drinks and food were great. We ordered calamari rings and sautéed brussel sprouts as appetizers and both were really good. There are some steak options in the menu

I'm so glad I got a ticket before they sold out! It's easy to get immersed in the eerie atmosphere…read moreLochlan creates with his spiritualistic paraphernalia and captivating explanations of their historical significance. When the séance begins in earnest, nervous laughter quickly turns to mesmerized silence as the audience can no longer explain away what they are witnessing! If you're looking for a unique evening that will keep you scratching your head in disbelief long after it's over, this is the event for you!

From the owner: A Theatrical Recreation of a Victorian era Seance in a unique dinner theater experience. Enjoy a…read morecoursed meal designed by Executive Chef Adam Struebing and join world famous Magician and Professional Fake Psychic Lochlan Masters for an authentic Seance experience. These exclusive shows are limited to fourteen guests because there is no audience, as guests you will be seated at the candle lit table to participate in the Seance! Shows sell out quickly, join the mailing list to be the first to hear about new show dates.

I was there for comedy night. I had a great time. The food was tasty and the comics were…read morehilarious. I can't wait to for the next show.

Birthday passes expire the day BEFORE they say they expire. Never going back. We've been coming…read morehere since it opened and come here for every birthday in a family of 8. Service has always been poor and this just seals years of sub-par experience. Drove all the way over for literally nothing. They sent a reminder yesterday March 3rd that my pass (that I didn't even realize I had since it didn't mention birthday once in the email) was going to expire soon. I clicked the link and got the pass expiring March 4th (today). I went for an evening show and they turned me away saying it was expired. So be it. Way to turn an easy layup into a total loss. We go as a family and there are 8 of us. This was for a single birthday pass. So they've lost 8 customers just by not having their stuff together. They used to give 8 birthday passes, then 4, then 2, now 1, and it expires the day before it says it does. Get it together HB. We're on the way to Hollywood Palms right now to see a movie as a family.

Come for the spectacular show--and make the most of the experience by planning a relaxing start to…read moreyour morning beforehand. Arriving early allows you to settle in, enjoy the atmosphere, and fully appreciate everything the event has to offer without feeling rushed. One of the best ways to prepare for the excitement is to begin your day with a satisfying breakfast before heading over. Taking the time to enjoy breakfast first ensures you can focus entirely on the performance and festivities without distractions. Whether it's a simple cup of coffee with pastries or a full breakfast with eggs, toast, and fresh fruit, starting the day with a good meal sets the tone for a wonderful outing. It also gives you the opportunity to gather with friends or family, share some conversation, and build anticipation for the show ahead. Once you arrive, you'll be ready to take in every moment of the spectacle--from the sights and sounds to the lively energy of the crowd. The show promises an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and entertainment, and being well-prepared makes it even more enjoyable. So come ready to be amazed, arrive with plenty of time to spare, and treat yourself to a delightful breakfast beforehand to start the day just right.

I will review after we experience more…read more So far it's been so so wonderful Izzy is our server and they have been amazing I'm exited to celebrate my dear amigas 49th birthday. The place is so beautiful we are waiting to taste the food bc we just odered