The food is limited; chicken or pork. Both were like warm and somewhat over done. We didn't come for the cuisine. We came for the fun. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The ambiance the standard for a downtown hotel. Overall, it was a fun experience. read more

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I've always wanted to do a dinner detective show and this show was great fun! There was at least 40 people participating trying to find out clues of who murdered the victim...actually turned out to be 3 victims! Clues were given out by using our phone to scan the barcode as the mystery progressed. Each table discussed clues and also people could wander to other tables to provide theories of who done it. Only 1 person guessed correctly. My partner and I had handed our photos in as requested. Imagine my surprise when both of us were picked to participate! I was suspect #1 and my partner was "interrogated " by the detectives but it was all in good fun and we took it in stride. The audience were awesome and the actors/staff were very organized and easily flowed with improv (we didn't have scripts). The Embassy Hotel was classy and the perfect setting for the show. We used the hotel valet parking garage for easy access. There was a pre choice of meals (chicken, pork, and vegetarian). Our chicken and pork were good but lukewarm. We ate salad and had cake for dessert. A cash bar was available. We each got a complimentary shot glass, "shots fired" because we did reviews. If you're looking for a interesting night out, go check this out! read more

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It was not a great experience. Some of the parties were young people getting drunk and talking way too loud for us to hear. The performers did okay, but needed to be way louder. The staff should have helped quiet down the inconsiderate obnoxious parties who weren't really there for the experience. And none of the clues really helped. I would not do this again. And the food was meh. They ran out of some items and we didn't get them at our table. read more

Went to last nights performance & the food was less then average. When they serve the stump of the lettuce in your salad you know the food is bad!! When did the cost of a fountain drink go from $1.0 to $5.00 for a coke.. this is such a $$ grab.. I cannot recommend this place!! As for the performance.. it was average at best. It could be so much better, Overall, don't waste your time or $$$.. not worth it!' read more

Great event, super fun and interactive experience! Dinner was better than we expected and the cast was awesome!

Our party of eight celebrated a birthday at the Dinner Detective I really had no expectations, which is always advisable when you don't want to be disappointed. From what I surmise, is the Dinner Detective is a franchise that is provided murder mystery scripts from the parent company, then contracts with a hotel for room/catering, and hires local "talent". The performers were friendly, the script was "corny, and we had fun because we made it fun. It was an amateur production with the actors wearing their street clothes. No costumes or props/sets in the room just, eight round tables in a hotel event space. The food was edible, the service was poor but we didn't come to "eat" so we just accepted that part of the evening. Unfortunately three people in our party became ill about 8-9 hours later. I did voice concerns but they assured me that they did everything right (held food at right temperatures, didn't serve expired food) but did state the "protein" was cooked the day before and made a point to state the salad was made fresh that day. (this explains why you cant change what you order). While i give them credit for stating the meals were cooked the day belore, it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Was really good very interactive and plenty of investigating and dinner was delicious.

amazing show very fun!! would go again !! Went in CO looked for new experiences and found a great one

The experience was unique. I took 3 others ladies with me. They enjoyed it also. But I paid to participate in show ok I don't know why I had to pay since they called other people out audience They said to bring a picture I still had to remind them who I was. Please the narrator ask so you don't mind participating well since I paid 40 extra dollars . They say you are going to get an active part liars. Don't Do it. They kept going to same Guys.Don't do it wouldn't do it again Don't Pay Extra Unless you a Man read more

Super fun. Took my pops. Had a great time! Can't wait to come again. Make sure you don't do the same crime.

We used the Dinner Detectives to host a fundraising murder mystery dinner and it was wonderful. They were professional, easy to work with, and all of our guests had a great time! I can't stress enough how easy it was to plan the event. They have templates, suggestions, and do just about everything but sell tickets for you. They replied to all of my questions right away and I went to the event confident that it would go smoothly - and I wasn't disappointed. It was a fun event, we had lots of laughs, and raised a lot of money. I would definitely recommend The Dinner Detective to anyone looking for a fun event. read more

We got this as a wedding gift and didn't know what to expect. It was sooooo fun. Even the people who started at our table not really into the experience, they were the most into it at the end. Great atmosphere. So fun. Harder to solve than expected which made you want to pay attention and participate. Well run with the right amount of crowd participation. read more

The Dinner Detective was incredible! We had a private show for our company holiday dinner and loved it. The show was engaging and had everybody laughing, it was tons of fun for everyone and I'd love to see another of their shows! read more

Having a nice time at Dinner Detect. Good family fun. Trying to figure out the killer.

Had a blast! So much fun. Loved how you were able to interact the others and there was a BUNCH of laughing! The clues were serious, but finding clues were fun. The actors/actresses were fantastic! We're doing this again in the near future. Probably going to try the Colorado Springs Dinner Detective show! Sincerely, Ella Vator P.S. Remember that the food is provided by the hotel kitchen, not the Murder Mystery show. Don't expect the food to be 5-Star status. Hotel food usually isn't the most amazing. However, it is basic and fairly healthy. I thought the chicken option and veggie option were decent. Also, alcoholic beverages can be more pricy because it's at a hotel. Keep in mind you're paying for the entertainment and that is what you'll get!!!!! So just an FYI, it's more about the fun than the food! :) If doing this, I suggest people go into this with an open mind and have fun interacting with others. It makes for a great night of laughter and the actors/ actresses will play off of people who are also having fun! And remember, you may become a suspect at any time!!!! read more

Went and the program was wonderful. I totally disagree with the individual who stated that it was not handicapped accessible. It WAS very accessible for most ANY handicap I know of. you can be whom you wish to be. you break the ice quickly and our table was GREAT. The food was good, coffee was yummy. I didn't kill anyone but I was picked on in the most suspicious way. You'll have fun with strangers in the most unusual ways. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Sincerely, Jethro Gobwhopper read more

Working with this company has been such a delight from the very start!!! I planned my companies holiday party and Stephen was so easy to work with! The Murder Mystery dinner was so well put together and the food was great! They kept us entertained the ENTIRE time!! With fun, investigation, getting all of us to talk and communicate and figure out who the killer was. I can't wait to come back and do a different murder mystery dinner!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!!!!!! read more

This is so much fun! The food was surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant and the performance was so entertaining! The audience engagement was so much fun and it was well spaced out and everyone was wearing masks. I loved how they encouraged the audiences to talk and question one another it was a lot of fun! I totally recommend for birthdays, group events, or just a fun night out! read more

Very good show. I have been to a couple shows before. This is the best by far. Very good actors and venue. I will recommend 100% to family and friends. Jeffrey Garner Retired Deputy Sheriff read more

They brought the show on the road for us and it was such a fun night! So many laughs but getting to be suspicious of my coworkers was the best part! read more

Great fun. They do a great job and really fun. Drinks are a little pricey though. No spoilers here! read more

I was a little disappointed. I paid for extras and it didn't fulfill my expectations as I could have saved that money. They also advertised 4 course meal and only served 3 courses and the food was Mediocre. Overall it was a fun experience but Probo wouldn't do it again. read more

We used The Dinner Detective to do a show for our charity dinner auction event. The crew of actors was fabulous. They interacted with our attendees and did a great job. This was an event where most people knew someone else, so they accomplished the job well. There were lots of great surprises during the show and awesome involvement with our people on engaging them during the event as suspects. Great job. Highly recommend. Anyone is welcome to call me for a reference. Ty Tymkovich 720-202-0450. read more

Awful food awful show not worth 60 per person drinks over priced not easy for handicap accommodation was poor will never go again. I feel like I am at a over priced show or fundraiser for a highschool Highly disappointed for a birthday dinner.....wish we could have a refund read more

Summary: absolutely amazing experience that entertains any age or type of person. Highly recommended, will go back again. Not tasks at all and crowd is constantly laughing. How it works: The first 15 minutes allow people to arrive, meet the other guests, and hear the instructions. There is a coat hanger and a full bar available at all time. You make up a new name, lots of people choose a celebrity, and they give you ice breaker questions to help you interrogate and meet the other guests. There are four courses and they are all amazing, the food was delicious. During each course you are given clues to review, so you can easily ignore the whole clue process and eat and just listen to the rest of the table discuss the clues, don't feel like you have to solve the mystery to be involved. Between meals the detective actors make the crowd laugh hysterically and you meet dinner guests (and some are actors and suspects, you have to figure out which are which) that they ask to stand up and ask questions or have them help with the investigation. Nothing at all is tacky and every age was laughing so hard. We had a great time discussing our ideas with the dinner guests. At the end you write down who you think did it and why, and the best answer wins an awesome prize! I would highly recommend this as an event to bring some friends or family to. You laugh a lot and investigative interests are not required to still have a great time. I am already making plans to go back. read more

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Awesome! The actors were great and the show was funny without being campy. Solving the crime was challenging and complex enough that it kept you interested throughout. From start to finish we had a blast The meal was good, but more a function of the hotel than the show. The show flowed around the food service flawlessly. read more

I had a great time. This was an excellent experience and a thoughtful gift for my birthday this past Tuesday. The mystery kept me in the edge of my seat and it felt good. I love all crime/mystery shows so being in an actual live one was an experience I would never forget. -Jay Quiz read more

Show 3/5. It was interesting but not worth the money in my opinion (around $60 each). The actors were funny, at times overly cheesy. I spent a great deal of the dinner worried I was going to be interrogated in front of the giant group, as did others at my table. I would've had a much better time if it wasn't for that. Not sure if everyone who was interrogated was an actor or not but I'm glad I wasn't picked. The clues were strange- the person next to me knew who was the killed but he always had a friend who was an actor in the show.... The food wasn't good at all. 2/5 stars. I picked the vegetarian choice and wasn't satisfied. The first course was vegetable spring rolls and chicken quesadillas- the spring rolls were good, I was disappointed I couldn't try the other because it contained meat. The next course was salad which was very small and nothing special. The main course was roasted root vegetables and cubes of roasted squash. More like 2 side dishes instead of a main course. Finally, the dessert... German chocolate cake, however it tasted old and something you'd buy in the frozen section at a grocery store. read more

This was a fabulously fun time! We went as part of our anniversary celebration the weekend of St. Paddy's Day. We did the Celebration Package as an add-on and it was totally worth it. The show was great and the mystery was fun to solve. The food is what you'd expect from a hotel conference. We would definitely do it again. read more

The show was a lot of fun and the mystery was a difficult one to solve. We had a great time doing this. The only thing I would have changed is the dinner options provided was only chicken, fish, or vegetarian. We got the chicken and it was okay but I think the dinner provided could have been better. But the actors and the show itself was great! read more

The show was very entertaining. It kept moving, had humor, and made you really think to solve the crime. There were twists and turns throughout the night. My brother ended up winning the whole thing and his prize package valued up to $100 with tickets to some comedy shows and a tshirt. The dinner was a typical banquet dinner with meat, potatoes, and veggies. It wasn't anything amazing, but is what I expected for this type of event. I would definitely go back! A great date light or friends night out! read more

Overall a lot of fun! Very interactive between actors and audience. The table we sat at was fun and we had good conversations. The case was well thought out. Food wasn't the greatest, minus 1 star. read more

My wife and I had a blast! It was extremely entertaining and the food was delicious! We loved the fact that some of the people in the audience were actors, which made the show even more entertaining as the murderer could have been anyone. I will most definitely recommend this show to friends! read more

This was an amazing detective dinner evening! The dinner was very good! I enjoyed the pork chop and the green beans and mashed potatoes. It was a very entertaining night out!! We had a great time especially because we were celebrating a birthday and family celebration!!! read more

We had The Dinner Detective perform at our company holiday party this year and the show was a total hit! The actors did a great job as some were "hosts" and others "blended in" as guests. They really sold the performance and everyone enjoyed the entertainment! We highly recommend hiring this group for corporate events! read more

This was such an incredible experience!!! Your high ratings doesn't do you guys justice! My family ages from nine to 72 enjoyed this show. I've been to others and I didn't have nearly as much fun. The audience partication is second to none. We will be returning with more people!!!! read more

I went for my birthday with my Mom and Aunt and we all had such a a great time! The actors were great and hilarious! We couldn't stop laughing! The food was good and figuring out the mystery was so much fun! Talking to other people was a little weird at first, but once you get past it, it gets interesting! Would definitely do again! read more

Amazing actors, awesome comedy and performance. This is the 3rd mystery I have been to and I would say the other cities should aspire to be like these guys. read more

Fantastic! We hired the Dinner Detective cast for an employee staff team training day and it was great! The cast did a great job at interacting with all the employees and our employees had a wonderful time and couldn't stop talking about it the whole week! We will def. do this again. read more

We had a blast at the Dinner Detective show this past weekend! While we had been to other mystery shows, this was in a class of its own! The show was clever, the detectives funny and engaging and it was a real challenge to figure out "who dunnit"! The other guests were friendly and down to earth. An absolutely unique way to spend a fun evening and get a real brain work out. We recommend to all! read more