We came for their classic movie nights that they do every other Wednesday…read more I was blown away from the moment they opened the door, the space is intimate and has an amazing vintage feel. We were sat and quickly helped by our server. Every thing we ordered was top tier, the drink was strong and the food was delish, my Hubs especially liked his Japanese Chicken. We watched Wizard of Oz, and it was beautiful on a big screen. The show comes with a short chat with a film critic, his words were very insightful and added to our appreciation of the film. I've already planned my trip for the next movie.

Cinegrill Theater was once called the Cinegrill Cabaret Lounge in the early 2010's, but the name…read morewas changed to indicate that this space would have a wider spectrum of entertainment such as movie showings. Now in 2023 performing La Cage, Drag Show, very loosely referring to the movie La Cage aux Folles. Announce yourself to the reception. Pass through a bookcase disguised door like at the Magic Castle and enter a crimson velvet tinged world of Cabaret.  Comfortable sofas for the big ballers while the rest of us are relegated to tall bar stools with no back. Don't get too toasted & sloshed or you could fall back backwards.  3 man band starts playing stalwarts of the American Song Book about 15 minutes before show time at 7pm. The doors open at 6pm. The 2nd show starts at 9pm.  You can order a short list of bar food, and there is a full bar, but obviously no loud blender to disrupt the show which runs around 90 minutes. So it is possible to dine before or after at French influenced Shirley where you get a 15% discount showing your La Cage tickets.  Then doing a post prandial libation at the Lounge or an alcohol based Milk Shake at 25° to make it a full evening at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Drag is a venerable art form. In Shakespeare's time, the Globe Theatre had only male actors so Drag was de rigueur as well as the ancient Japanese Kabuki Theatre which is still all male to this day.  Host Tommi Rose, 47 year Drag veteran originally from the La Cage aux Folles Night Club in the 1980's as well as at famous Finocchio's in San Francisco during the 1970's, does a flurry of 13 costume changes ending with a silver beaded dress weighing 28 lbs.  A Marilyn Monroe, who is a dead ringer to the original, performs flawlessly channeling her inner Monroe. Lady Gaga makes an appearance lip synching to songs when she sang with Tony Bennett. The in between acts had a "Cabaret" Berlinesque feel that Liza Minelli would have been pleased.  The Torch Song finale was a rousing, feel good rendition of "I Am What I Am" from the song originally introduced in the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles.  It was a poignant song that makes no apology nor excuse for who we are. And that is the way it should be.  Enjoy the Drag!!!  PS Get rid of the annoying two pillars blocking the view of the stage.

An astonishing evening! We attended a 'young adults' evening where rather than the usual…read moreadults-only policy the Magic Castle was open to 13+ so we could attend as a family with our two teenage daughters. We especially enjoyed Lou and Magic Mel. Highly recommend this!

Came on my birthday and it was outstanding .The food was fantastic and the shows were so much fun .read more

Lovely people, and they've professionalized a very special kind of service indeed. They really do…read moreknow how to do this. One note: while events can utilize as few as two actors (like ours did) - more actors might be better. It's clearly a lot for just two people to set up the needed audio and video equipment, place props etc, and then perform. We did feel a bit of their stress. That's not a criticism, just a suggestion for future clients. Thanks Dainty Dames!

We had a great time! The experience , from our first conversation to the delivery of show, was…read moreseamless and the customer service outstanding. It was a fun and unforgettable evening for everyone. Highly recommend!

Went to the opening day of Karen's diner on tour for lunch with the family. It's fun but stressful…read moreat the same time because the energy is negative and the staff cusses non stop: fuck, bitch is pretty much all you hear. I guess that's expected. Food wasn't great: cold burger with a few fries and a can soda meh. The lead entertainer was fun with great comebacks. The wheel games were fun and interactive getting the entire room to cheer. You def go for the entertainment and not for the food lol. You can buy wine or alcohol and sides at the bar. Street parking is easy.

My poor friend Karen! I took her to this for her birthday, thinking it would be funny and it…read morewasn't. It was just...awkward... There is a lot of swearing- which I expected. A lot of middle fingers. A lot of glares and insults. I had seen the videos online of this pop-up, which originated in Australia, and it looked so much more fun than it was. The actors had a prime opportunity since I told them my friend's name is actually KAREN and that it was her birthday - but they didn't acknowledge her at all. The food was mediocre and missing the French fries promised on the invoice from Hidden. Some people walked out. Some people brought kids! This is definitely NOT for kids! Not worth the $45 per ticket.

My hub and kid have gone to this for several years now and it's their favorite. They insisted, a…read morehorror scaredy like myself come. So hubs bought the VIP package. We went on the last night of this season which turned out great as it wasn't crazy busy and the tshirts were cheap! I had read some things that people were disappointed this year and that the experience was shorter and different from years previous but as I've never been I had nothing to reference so I enjoyed myself a lot. I don't want to go into too many details as to ruin the fun but there were some scares (nothing over the top), and it wasn't super crowded. And it was fun interacting with various characters and being in a small group. I really liked the behind the scenes tour that we got afterward, as the gentlemen who took us around was really knowledgable about the show and it was pretty neat to go behind the scenes and witness other people experiencing the show...we got a non-scary behind the curtain point of view. My hub and kid still enjoyed the experience even though it was different from years past. The gentleman explained that each location has its own set of complexities and things they do at one location might not be able to be done at another. Seemed on point to me. Looking forward to going with them again next year. It was really fun to be part of the show with my family. I really liked that they had a "hold your arm up policy" for the scaredy-cats like me. I went in knowing that I could hold my arm up and protect myself from the scary if it got too bad!! This experience is pricy for sure but I felt the set up and experience itself was on par with the cost. Someone has to pay all the actors and the rent. I liked going on the last day as it wasn't super crowded and we were able to enjoy everything. The VIP package was worth it for the behind the scenes tour. We could have also sat at VIP only places to have drinks but we had our kid with us so it wasn't that kind of night.

There was $10 parking across the street on a Saturday night. Almost unheard of!…read more The staff was very nice but unfortunately, there was no complementary food or drinks, even for VIP. The VIP room was pretty empty as well. And you're not allowed to bring outside food or drink. Some shirts and hoodies for sale but pretty lackluster overall. Many people complained about the plot, but I went in with no expectations and had a good time. If you reframe it as you somehow fell into hell and need to escape, then you'll have a great time. Don't think too deeply. The actors, ambiance, decorations and room setups were well done. The ice room could've been colder with some dry ice. I do think it's pretty steep for a 35 minute escape maze and the behind the scenes was cool but short. The whole experience took us an hour, including bathroom breaks. I recommend going early because it seemed like the actors don't get a lot of breaks so I'm glad I got to see their more passionate acting when they're not tired yet. I think it's good to try once as a beginner but definitely more excited to try other productions like Willow.

VEGAN OPTION!!! The…read moreroom was very nice 12 seat tables The salad was the table, vinaigrette was available. Egg rolls were vegan BUT the vegan meal was a hard 3. This hotel has a head Chef I am sure they could have had something better. I don't even know what it was. It was some sort patty with lettuce, a tomato slice a couple of pickles and a hard ciabatta bread. My husband got the chicken. He also gave it a three out of five. The vegetables were not cooked enough. It would've been nice to have a decaf, coffee and some tea or hot water and also lemonade. The entertainment was nice.

Boring boring boring. Expect us, the audience to do all the work. Food awful. Waste of time & $$$ …read more Corny & stupid. Super hard to follow the story, clues didn't make sense. If I could give it negative stars I would. Don't go!!

The theater is kind of like a museum, but with an outdoor space where you can grab a drink at the…read morebar and order some snacks. It's a great spot to chill out after the show.show.

Dinner, show and theater combined? Yes please. Everyone was…read moreover the moon and excited! The theme that we experienced was earth, water, air and fire! Every element had a theme that changes with each course. The menus included: Roots and dirts, hamachi, kabocha, eggplant and Paducah, tenderloin and mushroom, ube for desert! A neat experience but somewhat pricy considering all the extra fees/add ons and also tips and drinks were not included- the $200 food package does come with drinks (not even soft drinks). In addition, there was a service fee for each package that you purchase as well. Parking is a block away and no valet - plan ahead. We thought the food was just OK. Every dish was cold which we thought was odd. We had a birthday in our party and I even emailed them asking to see if they could put a candle on the dessert - they said no but they will be doing something special. I also noticed others who celebrated birthdays had happy birthday written next to their name - that was not the case in our party. On top of that, at the end of the night they gave us a bill for a meal that we prepaid in full. Overall, I was disappointed in the food - it felt like a dry/ practice run on opening day except the price did not reflect that. The staff was very nice and friendly.

This is an interactive dinner and show the food was great with a great presentation. Lots of…read moreflavor. The host of the show was also great service is on point. If you want a dinner and show this is the place to go.

This is an amazingly talented group!! I had the pleasure of attending their show, and a few days…read morelater, having them host a private Be Your Own Betty event for me. I'll review them separately. Brown Betties: When was the last time you saw an amazing burlesque show?? If you haven't seen the Brown Betties, you are in for a TREAT!! The writing, acting, singing, and dancing were spectacular! I loved the show because their talent held the audience's attention while capturing many of the experiences men and women have in relationships, and giving fair attention to both. My friend and I left raving about the show, and telling our friends not to miss out when they have another chance to attend! My only advice is that I would get the dinner/seat reservations in advance if they are available...the food was excellent, and the show is even more enjoyable with a seat!! I would definitely attend again in the future, and hope new shows are offered. These incredibly talented women provide entertainment with a twist in all the right places! BYOB (Be Your Own Betty): The Brown Betties hosted a wonderful private party for my birthday a few days after their show. Having seen their moves on stage, I knew I would not be disappointed! However, my expectations were exceeded! They were professional, reaching out to me before the event to answer questions, help with advertising, and asked for my preferences regarding refreshments (which were amazing!!). On the day of the event, they came early to set everything up, and did a beautiful job transforming our space. The women were very gracious, and my friends quickly felt comfortable with them. They did a spectacular job of leading us through exercises that had a profound impact on how we viewed ourselves as women--my friends are still talking about this experience to this day! They also taught us routines and moves that helped us find our "Inner Betties". Finally, they had a few tricks up their sleeves to make sure we would never forget this day, and that the lessons we learned would help make us better women to ourselves. At the end, I felt that the entire experience was entertaining and personally valuable...reflecting lessons and experiences I wanted to share with my friends...I didn't have to do any of the heavy lifting for my party, and was able to truly enjoy it as a guest! I recommend the BYOB experience for a special birthday, ladies night, bachelorette party, or whatever you have in mind. Gather your friends, then call Brown Betties...these women have it covered!!!

Great entertainers! The New Year's Eve appearance at Cafe La Boheme in West Hollywood was…read moretop-notch and the 20th Anniversary performance was excellent! I also had the pleasure of seeing their full show, Harlem's Night and would recommend it to all my friends (adults only ;-)). I'd definitely book them for special events and parties as well!

March 26, 2026 | Hollywood | After having a quick bite to eat nearby, my Vegan Chef friend and I…read moreheaded to a concert at Blue Note! What a beautiful and elegant venue! The concert was everything! Digable Planets | Yes, please! The group was amazing! Jazz Rap at its finest, as Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, & Doodlebug took the stage! Their vibe was easily smooth and their lyrics flowed with ease! I love the interaction with the crowd as well! Good vibes all around & a whole lot of flavor! Inside | Elegant decor, moody lighting, and the velvet blue curtain stood front and center, as well as the stage set up with equipment for the musicians and recording artists!! There was a variety of seating areas! Some were right by the stage, others were at wide velvet chairs near the back, including seating at the bar! It's actually a large space, once you step inside! We selected a table right in front of the velvet chairs, which was perfect! Not too close to the stage, not too far, but just right! I would easily select the same seating again! Outside | We were met with blue velvet ropes, which fit the theme & name of the venue! We easily found parking at a meter nearby! Food & Drinks | Order $20 per person plus ticket price! We both had a drink, sure the delicious olives and I also had a few bites of the olive oil cake. I would try something different on my next visit! Overall | The Blue Note as an elegant venue that I would easily go back to, depending upon who is performing! We had a great time!

This has been one of our favorite spots since they opened in October/2025…read more Music is everything to my family. I'm not sure how you grew up but, with us, music was always involved in just about everything. The Good times and the bad times, from childhood to adulthood. That being said, when the Blue Note opened my wife basically went wild. At this point, I have to keep an eye on my calendar, because on any day I'll have a concert to go to. The spot is nice and intimate. With the stage being front and center, there's almost not a bad seat in the house. They offer a full service menu, with cocktails, appetizers and entrees. There's a 20.00 pp minimum for food and/or drinks. We go for the music not the food. I usually order a cocktail and fries. On the latest visit my wife had the Rosè Cenote and I went with the Blackberry Djinn. Pro tips: It's open seating (the host seats you based on how the venue is filling up) and shared tables. So if you want to be front and center you should get there early. The later you show up, the chances of you being a little towards the back is higher. But as mentioned earlier on, the place is small and intimate, so there's not really a bad seat. They also offer bar seating. Keep an eye on their calendar to find your favorite artists on their list.