Had an absolute blast at murder mystery party! The setting, the characters, the drama--everything…read morewas straight out of the Wild West and full of hilarious twists. From saloon gossip to shady dealings, it was a night to remember. Everyone in the audience becomes a living participant in the murder mystery, plus solving it. Exceeded expectations. Artful, engaging, playful, superbly crafted and staged. Everyone was transformed to the late 1800s; small town gossip, envy, big egos and suspicions. Who's done it? Plenty of hints and twists. If you ever get the chance to attend one, don't miss it--just watch your back... you never know who's got a secret!

I surprised my sister (well, best friend who feels like a sister!) with an early birthday…read moregift--tickets to a Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by Cloak and Dagger Mysteries at Carr Winery in Santa Barbara... and WOW, what a night! The theme was Once Upon a Spell--a wizarding world filled with quirky professors, suspicious spells, and a twist I didn't see coming... I was cast as a strict Professor with sky-high standards, and my sister played the hilariously disheveled Professor of Animalia. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in character, mingling with other guests to uncover clues and solve the mystery. The Cloak and Dagger team was incredible--super organized without being overwhelming. We received just the right amount of info via email beforehand (character backstories, costume ideas, etc.) and were given more tasks and secrets throughout the evening. Every detail was thoughtful and well executed. It was exactly the magical escape we both needed. Thank you, Cloak and Dagger, for such a creative and unforgettable night. If you're thinking about going--DO IT!

Once you get used to watching a movie from a big leather recliner with food delivered directly to…read moreyour seat, it's pretty hard to go back to the traditional movie theater experience. Cinépolis is definitely my kind of movie night. The theater is comfortable and spacious, with oversized reclining seats, plenty of room, and individual tables so you can actually enjoy a full meal while watching the movie. And yes, we came hungry. We ordered the burger with fries along with mozzarella sticks and marinara. The burger was substantial, loaded with melted cheese and mushrooms, and much better than what you normally expect from "movie theater food." The mozzarella sticks were hot, crispy, cheesy, and exactly the kind of comfort food that belongs at the movies. Being able to order everything from your seat and have it brought to you without missing the movie is the real luxury here. No standing in concession lines balancing popcorn, drinks, and snacks while the previews are already playing. The theater itself was clean, the screen was huge, and the recliners made the whole experience feel more like watching a movie from an extremely comfortable living room except someone else is bringing you dinner. Is it more expensive than a regular theater? Absolutely. But for a date night or when you want the movie itself to feel like an outing, I think the upgraded experience is worth it.

Absolutely HORRIBLE experience and some of the worst customer service I've ever received…read more My friend and I PAID for our tickets to see One Night Only, entered the theater, and were already seated when a server came over with an immediate attitude demanding our physical IDs. He came to our seats when we rang the bell to order food and the first thing he asked was to see our IDs. We're both in our 20s and offered photos of our government IDs AND passports because I had simply left my wallet in my other purse. I even offered to FaceTime a family member to physically show my ID from home. They wouldn't even LOOK at them. What made this so infuriating was the rude, condescending, and snarky way we were treated by both the server and manager, Domenic. There was zero attempt to be helpful or respectful, just attitude. If a physical ID is REQUIRED, then maybe check BEFORE taking someone's money and letting them fully enter and sit down in the theater?! I demanded a full refund and left. Completely unacceptable way to treat paying customers. A policy is one thing; being rude and disrespectful while enforcing it is another. I will NOT be returning to this location.

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!

Our stay at Circle Bar B Guest Ranch was truly breathtaking…read more The views alone are unforgettable, but Cabin 12 was absolutely perfect--beautiful, spotless, and so peaceful. And the mattress... wow. It took everything in me to get out of that bed! It felt like it just embraced you, and waking up to those top window views made it even harder to leave. The food was incredible--both breakfast and dinner were beyond amazing. Enrique, Rafael, and the entire team (I wish I could remember every name!) made us feel so special. The level of care, attention to detail, and overall service was easily 1000 out of 100. Kat, thank you for everything--you truly made our stay unforgettable. The stables were just as impressive. Jack and all the handlers were not only knowledgeable about the ranch's history, but you can clearly see the love and care they have for the horses--it meant so much to witness that. I'm a little timid around horses, but Russell made the experience so comfortable and special for me. He paired me with Tator Tot, and I can't even describe the connection--he could sense when I was nervous and responded so gently. It was such a beautiful, unforgettable moment. My husband rode Big Elvis, and let's just say... the name fits perfectly--what a character! This ranch is truly one of a kind. An unforgettable experience from beginning to end. We will absolutely be back--this is now our home away from home.

Yesterday, my wife and I drove here for 1 1/2 hour horseback ride…read more And it was great! Russell was our trail boss and there was one other person staying at the place riding with us. We had a great time and would definitely and will definitely come here again and next time stay overnight

Attended the Henry Kapono concert at this venue. I have not been here since about 2003. I am a…read morelocal. The vibe of the venue is "nostalgic vintage meets a saloon meets rock & roll". Cool photo ops all around. They had a trivia game scrolling over the bar which is always fun. Lots of lounge seating great for smaller groups to drink and chat. That being said there were some things I didn't anticipate and wasn't prepared for: -not enough accessible parking very busy for a Friday night. When I arrived at 6:45pm valet parking was already full -no AC in the venue- two ceiling fans. It was unbelievably hot inside. -seating at the tables near the stage requires dinner service and there were 10 adults seated at an 8 ft table. Just impossible. The tables were end to end. No space to move. I was seated between two men and our shoulders were touching and everyone is trying to eat dinner. I was having a panic attack so my friend got us moved. -the meal was ok and so were the drinks. We had to purchase dinner and 2 drink minimum in addition to the price of the concert ticket. I knew this when I made the purchase but had no idea what the food was going to be like. - my meal was blackened Salmon. Which was good but a very small piece of salmon. The garlic mashed potatoes were ok however my veggies weren't steamed they were too hard. The entree was $42. No salad, bread or dessert option. I think this was very pricey for what I received. Despite what bothered me above. I had a great time after we moved our seats away from the stage and got to finish our meal with some elbow room. There isn't a bad seat in the entire venue so I am not sure why they cramped all the tables like they do. The space allows for lots of walking around so you can visit with friends- which I did. The venue is accessibility friendly. The entertainment was amazing and I have to mention all the staff working that night were very accommodating. They checked on me a few times. The staff Zoe, Ryan and Marco were all so very helpful. Including Robin the sound engineer-he was friendly as well. I will return if another act I want to see is playing at The Canyon Club. Now I know what to expect and can plan accordingly.

I have been attending shows at the Canyon Club for probably close to 25 years. Many top-notch…read moreartists have played at the venue, and I have been lucky to see many legendary performers over the years. Before my most recent show, it was a venue I looked forward to visiting. However, it had been a bit of time since I was last at the club and things have changed. Unfortunately, after the show I attended on July 31, I may not be back. Please note that this review is for the venue only, not the show itself. While there is a large parking lot, and parking is free, it was very difficult to find a space. We drove around for about 15 minutes before we were able to see someone leaving a parking space that we could grab. On the day of the concert, the temperature was 100° F outside, or possibly a bit higher. When we arrived at the venue, we found that it does not have refrigerated air conditioning - just some fans. It was uncomfortably hot inside. If I had known this would be the case, I'd have brought a portable personal fan. It's hard to believe that a venue that holds up to 1,200 people does not have legit air conditioning. For those that would like a seat, you have to purchase dinner along with your concert ticket. The dinner selections are very limited and pricey. There is no longer drink service at the tables, so you must head to the bar for drink orders. Since the tables are packed so tightly together, this is not the most convenient situation for patrons. Also, if you use a credit card for your purchases, you will be charged an extra service fee. The bartenders Gus, Zack, and Lindsay were great. They provided friendly service and were a lot of fun. I felt bad that they had to endure the uncomfortable hot working conditions while taking care of everyone. I rarely leave a one-star review. It is really a shame that the club owners don't value their guests and artists to keep the venue comfortable. For the price of tickets, food, and drinks, we really deserve a better experience.

My husband and I saw an ad for an event in Maryland at Maggiano's and decided to buy tickets on a…read morewhim. It was our first experience with a murder mystery dinner theater, and we had a BLAST!! I can't remember the last time that I laughed so much. The cast was fantastic and kept the energy in the room fun and engaging. 2 and 1/2 hours flew by. Even though we weren't close to solving the murder, it was one of the best nights out we've had in a while. We are so excited to go to another one whenever they're back in town! As always, food and waitstaff at Maggiano's was top tier. Don't hesitate to book this experience!

Pros: *The food was very good…read more *The room and seating were comfortable *Some of the performers were very good *Nice atmosphere/interesting restaurant Cons: *A bit disorganized *A real need to have more direction for guests. *More thought on character and story depth needed *"Props" consisted of just scribbled notes on paper. Upon arrival, guest have literally no idea what to do when they arrive at the restaurant. No one is there to greet anyone, we were just left to wander awkwardly around. While it says the show is 7 to 10 PM we were unable to get out of there until almost 11. This really ruined our after event plans, as we had no way to gracefully leave. The show was running late (there was a big lag between the salad and entrée with no activities or instructions on what to do during that awkward lull), and when finally it was "solved" (about 10:40pm), the performers and host positioned themselves in front of the only room exit, so they could introduce cast members. And after that-then even though it was 10:45PM, while they were still blocking the exit, they opted to single out everyone who had a birthday or anniversary, and sing happy birthday not once but twice in Long form. We really wanted to leave, and it was impossible. I've been to many murder, mystery evenings, and never been to one that there were not props involved. Usually there are evidence Props placed all around the room and included on the evidence table with diagrams, etc. So it was disappointing that no real thought went into creating "evidence". For over $650 for 6 of us (we bought cocktails at the bar), and our after plans completely ruined due to us not being able to get out until almost at 11 o'clock, I probably would have given this a two star rating but the food was very good and the actors at our table were fun to be around.

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!!

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!

Outstanding customer service from the time I arrived. I left my jacket at the venue, emailed…read morecustomer service and within an hour had a reply back they found my jacket. I live a couple of hours from the venue and they so kindly mailed it to me. WOW, that is customer service. 5 Stars to the Buena Park location.

I first heard about Medieval Times because of a YouTube video showcasing unique restaurants. I told…read moremy boyfriend about it, and he was like "I know and I've been to Medieval Times plenty of times in the past." I had no idea it was in SoCal so we got to go here for dinner one night while we were in town during Labor Day weekend. He bought tickets for us online for a Friday night. They have a parking lot with people directing where to park. It was busy with lots of people waiting in line. A great deal of people dressed up! Nice. We didn't dress up. Lol.. I had brought a dress that could work, but I didn't change into it. Inside the dining room, it was freezing! Super cold. I'm glad that I was wearing my jacket, but my boyfriend was feeling pretty cold. I'm not a fan of eating with my hands so I wasn't too thrilled about the eating experience, but... that's why I brought handsanitizer. Plus, they also provided hand wipes as well so that was good. The food... We really liked the chicken. It was tender fall off the bone and flavorful. The other items were pretty good as well. Service was attentive and pretty friendly. We were seating with this group of people who were probably GenZers. They were super enthusiastic and kept "scuba-ing" and yelling absurd phrases. Smh... I enjoyed the experience of seeing the show. The actors and horses were amazing! This is definitely a fun night outing type of place. :)