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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 352 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the engaging user experience, highlighting the interactive nature of the shows and the clever storylines that keep audiences guessing. Many reviewers commend the staff and actors for their professionalism, comedic talent, and ability to improvise while maintaining character, making the performances enjoyable and immersive. The overall service and product are frequently described as amazing and fun, with many recommending the experience for various occasions and expressing eagerness to return for future shows. However, some customers also noted issues with the quality of the food, describing it as cold, bland, or comparable to cafeteria food, with some even leaving early due to dissatisfaction. A few other people also felt that the performances were sometimes under-rehearsed, lacked clear plot, or had dialogue that was difficult to hear, suggesting a need for microphones and more preparation.

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User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience, describing it as fun, engaging, and... See more

Staff

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Quality

Users describe ambiguous interactions with quality, with many reviewers praising the food as great,... See more

Product

Customers had positive experiences with the product, particularly praising the food and the engaging... See more

Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Date night for Valentine’s Day! It was our first time attending a Dinner Detective. The storyline of the mystery was great. The actors were entertaining. We even had the chance to participate and help... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company did well at incorporating people into the story. Mixing story telling and jokes to keep the audience guessing. I would reccomend for any gathering, function, or party.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So much fun!! This has been on my bucket list for awhile and this experience did not disappoint! The acting was so fun and engaging. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for this type of experien... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been here for the first time and I like everything about it ! The show was amazing, people are fantastic, definitely will recommend my friends to come here and enjoy the performance!

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  1. #1 of 1 best companies in Dinner Theater
  2. #1 of 1 best companies in Performing Arts Group

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The Dinner Detective is America's largest interactive true crime mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious and engaging mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! Our show is very different from traditional true crime mystery dinner shows. We will hide non-costumed actors in the audience that are pretending to be part of the crowd. This results in a much more social and interactive evening than with other shows. Our shows are set during the present day and take place in real time. Over the course of the night, our costumed Detectives will uncover clues, interrogate audience members that may or may not be part of the show, and help everyone get closer to solving the mystery.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The show

The show, actors and food was great. When I bought the tickets, I was under the impression that the table would sit 10. I was not aware, nor was it noted, that we would be "split up" and was required to sit at different tables. This was unacceptable!!

April 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a fun night

What a fun night! My husband & I enjoyed how the actors were engaging w/ the audience. Would definitely go again & encourage others to go

April 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So fun

So fun. It was an absolute blast. Bring your laughing hat and get involved in the hilarity. Bring a group of your favorite fun loving friends.

April 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY

HORRIBLE. Do not waste your money. WHAT A JOKE.
Bones in the fish, horrible acting, complete waste of an evening. Total scam.

April 18, 2026
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Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Hello-

Thank you for your feedback. The Dinner Detective is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show, and we're sorry the event was not to your liking. We've requested more information from you about your experience so we can send to our local producers. Thanks so much for joining us, and we hope you have a wonderful week.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wasn't what I expected

Wasn't what I expected. Should of read more about it. Not in to mixing comedy with crime. More into serious stuff. Food was awful. No dressing on salad nor any available. Waist of my money.
Didn't stay for the whole show. Ended up leaving early.

April 18, 2026
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Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Hi Michelle-

Thank you for your feedback. The Dinner Detective is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show, and we're sorry the event was not to your liking. We've requested more information from you about your experience so we can send to our local producers. Thanks so much for joining us, and we hope you have a wonderful week.

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