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.

A posh circus on the 14th floor of the hotel Cambria in the middle of the Loop- yes. Emphasis on…read moreposh. Pictures will do no justice to this space - it's a glam tent. The performances were all extra ordinary including comedic acts for its slapstick artistry. I especially found the King Kong bit inspiring. As for the rest, the aerialist, juggler, gymnasts etc all were first class and surprising since early on they are part of the " schtick" latter they will reveal their talents. The live band makes a difference. We had the Rosemary Parmesan fries which were probably one of the best fries I've had. Next, dip that in the aioli sauce and it's a totally different experience The charcuterie board is really packed for $25 a good buy. It would feed two The staff is really great!!!

I've never written a review before, but I had such a blast that I just had to share this one. I…read morecontacted this company to help me throw a surprise party for my wife, and it couldn't have gone better. I already had a restaurant reserved, and one of the great things about this company is that you get to choose your own location--you're not stuck with a preset venue. They arrived early to get everything set up and were totally ready when it was time for the big surprise with our family and friends. After my wife nearly fainted (LOL), the party kicked off right away. All the characters are played by people you choose, which made for a ton of participation--and luckily, my friends and family are all a little nuts, so they totally went for it. The 1920s theme was super fun, and the folks I picked to be the "victims" really hammed it up. The company provided scripts for the key players and gave great direction to keep things moving. It never felt awkward or confusing--they were right there to guide things along, so no one felt lost. It was absolutely hilarious watching my friends and family try their hand at acting. I'll 100% be reaching out to this company again if the chance comes up. You should too!!

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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.

Good food. Excellent service. Unique ambiance. Starting with the "secret code" at the door, the…read morewelcome after entering. Continuing with the live music and lots of interaction with the guests, and all the way to the end. We, in Chicago, are lucky to have a place and crew like this. I'll be back!

Such a cool experience!…read more This was our second time here, still just as great. We come with a bigger group from school, and the entry process is super seamless and down to a tee. The staff welcoming us in were all very friendly and helpful. When we were seated, we were quickly served the Dragon's Egg and Dragon's Blood (garlic bread and tomato soup), as well as a beverage of our choice. After that, they brought out the chicken, the corn, and the potatoes. Service is very smooth and well-done. I will admit the food does come fast, so if you're not a quick eater, your food will get a bit cold as you're finishing it. The event itself was super cool, and again, very well done. My favorite parts were when they brought out the bird, as well as the joust and sword fight. I'll be totally honest I was pretty locked in eating the food most of the time, so those were the 2 main parts I paid attention to. The eclair and coffee were the last courses brought out, they were a really great way to finish a royal feast. I personally believe we got the best server, super nice and friendly, and she always filled my cup up to the brim :) Thanks to Medieval Times for such a great experience! I highly recommend for anyone looking for a super fun and family-friendly activity with a meal and entertainment packed in one.

My kids (4 and 6) had an excellent time here. Our knight actually won the battle! We were screaming…read moreand waving our plastic light up swords. We also got the little flags to wave too. We also got 4 light up cups for our drinks. The dinner was pretty good. You do have to eat with your hands. My 4 year old daughter ate almost her whole half chicken, so I think the food was good! Our server was attentive. I liked that they had QR zelle codes where you could send the tip. It seems like all seats are equally nice. They keep the lights dim. But with our light up drinks & swords we were good. It was a lot of fun rooting for our knight! They take a picture of you upon walking in. Although it seems expensive to buy it, I felt like I needed it based on how our family looked. The whole experience is kind of ridiculously expensive, but it seemed worth it to see my kids light up.

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!

The STAR is for the location, food and servers - kudos to DoubleTree Hotel and employees. NO STAR…read morefor the productions of the dinner show. it was 3 hours long and disorganized from the admissions ! Name tag first before tickets then back in line for another 20 minutes then dinner was served an hour and half later. Actors were terrible and the storylines were discombobulated. NO audio - actors yelling and screaming - not funny at all. We paid $185 for a couple and what we got was a disappointing performance and show that was so amateurish. Boring and mediocre at its best. I said - DINNER was the only good thing and the servers were great!

We loved our experience at Andy's Jazz Club!…read more We went to the first seating & were seated very close to the big jazz band in the front of house. The service was attentive and swift! We had some nice nicely executed cocktails (I love a good dirty martini) and some scrumptious crabcakes to start! Burgers were the entrée of the evening and they were cooked to perfection. The band was outstanding the night we were there - there had to be 16 to 18 people, playing together with perfect, experienced execution of every song. The singers they brought on really stole the show - the blonde gal in the black satin evening gown (who was absolutely incredible) and one of the gentlemen (who was also playing an instrument) did a really great job of playing off of each other (but she was an absolute 15 on a 10 scale - from the outfit, to the spectacular voice, to the whole vibe of being the lead singer with a big jazz band - we agreed we would definitely love to see HER again). Highly recommended you go and experience this lovely jazz club! We had a five star experience!

We had a great time at Andy's Jazz Club! We didn't eat, but we had a few drinks and the cocktails…read morewere really good. The music was fantastic, and the ambiance made the whole experience feel very special and authentically Chicago. The service was good, and it's definitely a great place to enjoy live jazz and have a few drinks. I would have loved to see a little more variety in the performance, like a saxophone or a vocalist, but overall, we really enjoyed the experience. Definitely a great spot for a night of jazz, drinks, and a nice atmosphere!

My first time here was a great experience, even though the kitchen was closed. I was looking…read moreforward to trying their loaded fries, but I ordered a shake and cocktail instead and the quality was excellent on those, so no complaints. The theater I went to was very clean and the reclining chair was warm and comfortable. Wait staff was courteous. I ordered my ticket online on their website and there were no problems with it. I loved that I could order a tall glass of water. THANK YOU for that. I haven't been to many places that just offer water that isn't in a plastic bottle. Viewers were very respectful. The theater was dead quiet through the whole movie and everyone followed the rules. Good vibe, good crowd. Good size screen and good arrangement. I can't wait to come back. I might even be back tomorrow. Best cinema experience I've had, and the best viewing crowd I've been in too. A tip for when you're ordering: When the movie started, it was too dark in the theater to scan the QR code again. Thankfully I could get the tab screen back up. Do not close your browser window on your phone so you can go back to it if you want to order more!

Had not been to a movie for awhile and haven't tried Alamo since it opened in Wrigleyville many…read moreyears ago. It was a positive and unique experience. The theater is on the third floor and they have a really cool entrance with a bar, retro/foreign movie posters and a cool lounge w old school TVs. We purchased our tix online so didn't spend a lot of time there. The theater itself was comfy with wide and long reclining chairs. I liked that you can order from the seat and the table held plenty. The movie screen size was not big but the sound was great. We got a mix of food - the churro popcorn was fun and we shared mozzarella sticks and pretzels. All was good but like all movie theaters, expensive for what you get. Overall, a good experience but after spending $100 between two tickets, food (no entrees) and drinks, I'm not sure the value was fully there.

My friend had her birthday celebration here last night. I never heard about this place but was…read moreimmediately intrigued when she told me about it. It's a live show while you have dinner. The staff was very friendly and I did enjoy the host of the show. I thought he did a great job interacting with everyone in the audience. However, we were there for a good 2 1/2 almost 3 hours and after a while the show started to feel very repetitive. The same performers and performances would come on stage on a loop. I did enjoy the performances but after a while it did become quite predictable. As far as the food, I wasn't crazy about it. I ordered the calamari for my appetizer- which was pretty good. I liked the sauce that was drizzled on it. However, my entree was kind of a disappointment. I got the lamb shank which just didn't mesh well with my taste buds. I know this is a cultural dish so it's just not a taste I was used to. However, I did wish I enjoyed it a little bit more. I will say the lamb was nice and tender. The best thing I had that evening was the pink dahlia. It was a delicious cocktail made with Malibu rum, pina colada mixture, pineapple juice and strawberry purée. It was so yummy, I had two! I'm grateful I got to experience this place, it was an overall enjoyable night. With that being said I don't see myself coming back to this establishment. For me it's very much a one and done experience.

I'm\nAt the actual owners of this establishment , and they gave my fiance and I a personal tour of…read morethe whole facility before they opened the doors to serve the public. And how that happened , we were simply walking by admiring the police and the owners happened to be outside talking and say , would you like to get a personal tour we. The places amazing we ended up staying for dinner.The food is amazing, grape price, large portions.This is like my twentieth time coming back

My husband & I saw "Going Bacharach"last night (Wed 5/13) & absolutely loved it! Extraordinary &…read morememorable songs!Thank you to each member for sharing their exceptional musical talents! This performance topped our short visit from California.

We like this place!…read more Took the toddlers to see the Mrs Claus show yesterday and they had a wonderful time! Perfect for the littles and entertaining all around. Definitely recommend the show and theater. We'll be back in the future for sure.