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.

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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I've been to this Marriott theater several times already to watch different shows throughout the…read moreyears. However, this most recent visit was to see heartbreak Hotel thanks to the Yelp elite event. On the night of which I came there happen to be some very severe storms that caused the play to stop at the point of intermission so that all the audience members could go home safely. The Marriott theater was so kind as to give us an option to get tickets to another scheduled show to be able to see it from start to finish and it's entirety. This was so generous and so kind of them to do. And every time they put on a show here this place is absolutely fantastic. I love being able to come here and buy tickets to come here for other shows because parking is free and there are none of these add-on fees on top of the tickets like you get for the other shows down in the city. Hear the traffic is manageable to get in and get out of it whether it's before or even after a show. So none of this craziness that you have to deal with the city. If you've never seen a show here, I highly encourage and strongly recommend that you look at the various and diverse shows and offerings and buy a ticket and support the theater.

Always a great time! We had been invited to check out Heartbreak Hotel on April 17th, but because…read moreof the storm they shut it down in the middle and offered the option to return to see the full show. Tonight, May 1, 2026 we returned to see the full show and it was great. The story line is great and the end was fantastic!

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.

The horses they have at this show are beautiful. I could see they were well cared for…read more We had knights, kings, queens, and squires By my estimation there were about 2500 people in attendance at this sold out show. They served everyone at the same time with soup, chicken, bread, and dessert. Impressive. The food was good. The swordfighting was a little long, and the horse show was a little short. There was a plot, but I could not understand much of what was said. You pay a premium price for this show and like Disney they have so many things my grandkids just had to have. Shock! My grandkids were aged 5, 7, and 11. All of them were entertained, and no fighting. That is a success in my mind.

We came to Medeival Times, and it was a great experience for our group and our children. We opted…read morefor the VIP experience so we could get the best seats, and we thought it was worth it with our young kiddos to feel fully immersed in everything. Also, their merch game is strong, making it easy to spend even more money beyond the tickets. The food was plentiful, and as a vegetarian, I felt well accommodated. All items were kid-friendly, especially the chicken and corn, and the entertainment kept our kiddos immersed for the couple of hours we were there. Definitely would check this out once, but be ready to spend money beyond what you paid for the tickets!

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!

Very nice atmosphere. The only downside is the wait times if you order a meal while in the theatre…read more We tried ordering at the counter but it seems like there's not that many staff members available to help out. It's definitely a nicer theatre to check out.

visited this theater in what's supposed to be an affluent area south of Barrington with a close…read morefriend and their kids to see Mario on a weekday afternoon. We were the only people in the theater, yet the experience was surprisingly poor. Our orders were incorrect, and it took over an hour and a half for my meal to arrive. When it finally did, there was paper stuck between the cheese, which was completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, after paying, I stopped to grab M&Ms and was told I couldn't purchase candy because everything had to be ordered through table service. That level of rigidity, especially with no other customers around, made no sense. This place has clearly changed and not for the better. Management needs to take a serious look at operations here, because experiences like this will drive customers away. I would not recommend this theater.

Never did anything like this before but it wasn't what I had expected. I was expecting more of a…read moretheatrical atmosphere rather than 2 people in plain street clothes in a plain banquet room. No props, scenery, etc. The skit was good though but there was a lot of improv that was hit or miss. Seemed like something you would find at Second City. A few audience participation scenes too. Though I wouldn't do it again, they had some good plot twists and tricky scenarios to figure out.

Update: I received an email from the organizer regarding my experience (I had reached out via their…read morewebsite after the show) with an apology for the food experience and an offer to refund the tickets, which was accepted and appreciated. The star rating was updated due to the fact that they made it right and because of the two main performers, who are what made the show enjoyable. They were fun to watch.

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.