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    Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

    3.9 (199 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndDinner Theater
    Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Iced tea
    Lily D.

    Had a great time - dinner & a show is such a fun way to spend a night. The themed photobooth for every show is so cute. The sampler is supposed to serve 3-4, but each app only comes with 3 pieces of each item. 3 corn dogs, coconut shrimp, and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella stick was cold and didn't have any pull. It was a solid cheese stick. The grain bowl was filling, definitely has a lot of good stuff but wouldn't get this dish again over the Chanhassen chicken and sirloin. It is a good alternative for vegetarians though. The chicken tenders and fries weren't very hot when they came out, definitely wish they were crispier. The operations is smooth. There is great timing with dinner (didn't feel rushed at all) and the dessert, tea, and coffee coming during intermission is perfect. There seems to be plenty of parking and it does not take long to get in and out.

    Far F.

    Parking is not an issue at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres especially if you like using the ramp like me. The environment and service met my expectations and I appreciate the red carpet photobooth they have based on what show you're seeing. The tea was just bagged tea off the shelf, nothing special, but the chicken tenders were a letdown as they did not taste fresh.

    Ted R.

    Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is one of the last remaining dinner theatres in the United States and it the largest dinner theatre in the country. CDT has been open since 1968 and has been the launching pad for many actors who have become famous. It has several stages and the main stage is the one that has the dinner theatre. I have been to this theatre dozens of times over the years. The show that I saw recently was Guys and Dolls. CDT tends to present the classics, but does there own updating and choreography. This musical had a live orchestra. The shows at CDT are very high quality and to me are equivalent to the theatres in Minneapolis and St. Paul such as the Orpheum and the State Theatre. The quality of actors is excellent, as is the production value of the shows. Show-only tickets may be reserved no earlier than ten days prior to a Main Stage performance date, based upon availability, so let's talk about the dinner part of the dinner theatre. Honestly, this is not exactly their strong point. However, the value of the dinner is stated to be $22, which is not exactly a very large amount. The most famous choice is the Chicken Chanhassen, which I think is very good. You can order extra drinks, dessert, etc. and that is where their profit margin lies. All in all, this is an excellent theatre and represents our area well in terms of the arts and theatre.

    Anya L.

    My husband and I celebrated his 30th birthday here, and we had an amazing time! Our server was very attentive and the food was pretty good. My steak was unfortunately pretty rare when I asked for medium rare, but my husband shared his with me which was cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the mousse dessert we ordered, though it was a little small for the price. As for the show, we saw Guys & Dolls. It was energetic, fun, and the actors were incredible! Overall, this is a fun place to go when you want to celebrate something. For the price, the free dinner we got, and the show, it was definitely worth it.

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    Kavitha P.

    Nice place for a concert/ show We didn't have dinner here so can't comment on that part Drinks were okay , all seats have a decent view of the stage Nice night out in the burbs with plenty of parking in the lot

    Nicole G.

    Our group of four visited Chanhassen Dinner Theatres last night to see Grease, and we had an absolutely wonderful time! Grease is a classic, and we were all excited to see how CDT would bring it to life and they did not disappoint. We arrived just before 6:00 PM for dinner (seating starts at 5:30), and the parking lot was already bustling. After a short wait in line, we were ushered to a cozy booth with a great view of the stage. Service was prompt--waters came quickly, and our server, Coty, was friendly, efficient, and attentive throughout the evening. We started with the Sampler Platter and the Roasted Garlic Hummus--both were delicious and generously portioned. For entrees, three of us chose the Grilled Top Sirloin, while I went with the Boneless Chicken Tenders. The meals came with a fresh side salad and a warm roll. Everything was cooked well and flavorful--and I even had leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day! Before the show began, Coty took our dessert order so it could arrive during intermission. We shared the Chocolate Cake for Two and the Blackberry Cheesecake, along with some fresh coffee. Both desserts were rich and satisfying....the perfect intermission treat. The performance itself was excellent. The cast brought so much energy and added humor to the show, making it feel fresh while still honoring the spirit of the original. CDT consistently delivers high-quality productions, and Grease was no exception. Overall, it was a fantastic evening filled with good food, great company, and top-notch entertainment. I always look forward to my next visit!

    Jingle M.

    Chanhassen is still decorated for Christmas and we enjoyed the women's clothing shop and gift boutique before we sat down to eat. Bria! What a sweetie! She took orders for the four of us, all of whom ordered the famous Chicken Chanhassen. 13 million people served since 1968. Who knows how many million of those ate Chicken Chanhassen?? Delicious! The beauty and nostalgia of the sets, the music and the dancing and singing for "White Christmas" overwhelmed me. I cried at the end. Hope it's back next year!

    Ryan M.

    Came for a showing of Grease and was very pleasantly surprised with everything! First time here and the food was delicious, the service was quick and friendly and we had our waters topped off frequently. Place has some old time feels to it but it just added to the character. The show was great as well! Will be back for another play for sure

    Chicken Chanhassen
    Lauren H.

    We came as a family of 6 as a Christmas gift for Mom, and she really loved it (the most important part). The entire experience took 4.5 to 5 hours! We came at 5pm, were promptly seated upstairs for a sit down dinner with tablecloths and cloth napkins. Then, it was time to move to the theater for the show. At intermission, we had dessert and settled our bill, before continuing the show. It's not my typical cup of tea, but I'll share my opinions anyway. Ambiance (2/5) Outdated, but it may fit their target customers. We sat in the balcony area and had the best view of the choreography. Service (5/5) Excellent service the entire night. Show Production (4/5) We saw "White Christmas". The cast was pretty good. The story started slow, but it ended nicely. Live Orchestra (5/5) Amazing sound quality! They were perfect. Food (3/5) Make sure to read some reviews and check out some pictures before you order. Food could have been better, but we don't really come here for the food. Drinks (4/5) SO many options and many of them were delicious! From Baileys Hot Cocoa, to Wine and Margaritas, it seemed they had all the options. Diversity (1/5) I was completely shocked that the cast and staff at Chanhassen Dinner Theater seemed to have ZERO Asian representation. I noticed a few African Americans and possibly some Latino representation, but not nearly enough to represent the local population. As someone who values inclusivity and sees the importance of representation in every space, it was SO disappointing. A theater like Chanhassen has such a big platform--they can and should do better. Diversity matters, and the arts should reflect all of us.

    Hannah S.

    We went to see grease. The theater is adorable, clean and fun to walk around. The service was great. The Photo Booth before entering the theater was a nice touch. Our server was great. The good was delicious. We also got the chocolate cake that was enough for 4 people. We enjoyed our overall experience and would go back!

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    A great place to catch a show and the food is awesome. Service was prompt and friendly. The ambiance was okay. The show was great!

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    4.9(8 reviews)
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    Paisley Park

    4.3(416 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Nothing will ever beat Princes pop up parties at Paisley when he was alive -RIP…read more Amazing memories in the recording studio he built in Chanhassen, very modern looking exterio and the interior is just everything Prince IYKYK It's now become a museum since he passed , if you're a fan it's definitely a must visit You cannot see all the rooms but the tours give a good history of certain rooms and recording studios and the mini NPG nightclub No pictures allowed except in certain authorised places- you will lock your phone up in a pouch Great staff- fun fact when it first became a museum they wanted me to be a tour guide since I've been a lifelong fan and used to party here !

    If you grew into the Prince, the artist formerly known as Prince and any other names you must make…read morea visit to here. Was there for a Library conference and I also went on behalf of my recently departed man. A huge Prince fan and had subscribed to the NPG music club. Iykyk. He was supposed to come with me and we would have come together. Its a big property and pretty much left as it was. There is a security check and you are to turn your phone off and put it in a phone lockable holder. No pictures for the majority of the tour. Which is fine because you can pay attention to the tour guide. Its was strange because you can still feel his spirit, just like when I visited Gracela nd. Toward the end of the tour there is a area they let you take photos. Over all a great hour spent. The gift shop is not huge and overwhelming. You can get stickers, mugs, shirts, key chains, and LPs (records for you younger readers) I opted go for the umbrella that the drops on it turn purple in the rain. If you find yourself in the area make your way over.

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    Paisley Park - 07.06.25 Prince's nightclub often surprising regular guests with impromptu performances

    07.06.25 Prince's nightclub often surprising regular guests with impromptu performances

    Paisley Park - 07.06.25 Prince's nightclub often surprising regular guests with impromptu performances

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    Mounds Theater - I love this 1920s era deco mirror that hangs on the main level (notice the orb on the left side of the photo!) ~by Jeanie F.

    Mounds Theater

    4.0(7 reviews)
    24.1 mi•Dayton's Bluff

    I've been here a couple times and can't find any real reason to complain. The theater is small,…read moredated and not in a great area. They sell snacks, soda and when I was here for a special event they were serving alcohol. Bathrooms are small and located just off the lobby so if there is a line it goes right out into there. The shows here are original and fun. 3.5/5

    Hi! I took one…read moreof my daughters to the Historic Mounds Dinner Theater all night pajama party a couple of nights ago, and we had such a great time! The paranormal team there was very warm and friendly as well as accomodating (Thank you, Lisa, especially!) We experienced lots of scary moments, and the activities held our interest as well as our enthusiasm. We especially enjoyed the ghost hunt and investigation! I so appreciate the good time that the staff there showed my daughter. She said she still can't stop talking about it; said she's obsessed with it now, and tells everyone all about our night there! We're both looking so forward to doing it again and my daughter, Christy said, "And next time I won't be so scared! I'll be able to keep my eyes open through the whole thing!" (She's so adorable.) My husband and I had been to the theater back in October on a ghost tour and we, too, had so much fun there together! In addition to that, we attended the Twin Cities Gangs History movie there; we enjoyed it immensely! There's not only the paranormal part of the theater activities, but there is an incredible amount of history there to be enjoyed, and appreciated. We so hope to see the Historic Mounds Dinner Theater maintained and supported by the public for another hundred years! Thank you again, especially to you, Lisa! You're super! ~Jeanie F. and Christy F.

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    Mounds Theater - The original projector used many years ago at the theater. ~by Jeanie F.

    The original projector used many years ago at the theater. ~by Jeanie F.

    Mounds Theater - The front of the Historic Mounds Dinner Theater after dark (last fall-2012). ~by Jeanie F.

    The front of the Historic Mounds Dinner Theater after dark (last fall-2012). ~by Jeanie F.

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    Dakota

    3.8(309 reviews)
    14.8 mi•Downtown Minneapolis
    •$$$

    This joint was a block from my Air BnB and a colleague of mine suggested for our last night as our…read moreconference had come to a close. It happened to be a Marvin Gaye Tribute night, which was fine by me as I love me some some Marvin Gaye. If you are from the Bay Area, this place is like Yoshi's. I got there early and got the table my colleague picked was up stairs and a good view. Our server was great. There is a little coaster that is at the table that you can turn over for service or not if you don't want to be disturbed while watching the show. I ordered my food while waiting as I know there were two showing and I kind to eat or have most of my food eaten so I can enjoy the show. I started off with the jalapeno bacon wrapped poppers and the focaccia bread. the popper were not big and bulky and had a great smokey flavor to the bacon, which were probably put the on grill and not pan or oven cooked. I'm not a big bread person, but when I am out I'll usually eat and the foccacio was great and I needed to soak up the wine I was having with my food. For the main course I got the Shrimp and Grits, because it's a jazz club and southern joint. Oh my they were good. Just the right amount of spice to the gravy. The music was also great and the ambiance was really good too. I think I'll be heading to Yoshis a little more as it's been years that I've been to a venue like this. A chill way to end the conference week.

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    3.0(30 reviews)
    36.9 mi

    Our company used them for holiday dinner evening. The venue was great--Westin Galleria. The show…read moreitself was mid. Performers made the effort but the instructions weren't clear. Don't know if I would recommend them or go to another one.

    I did not even end up using this company for my event and there are many reasons why.. and first…read moreoff.. very frustrating and RUDE to deal with. I'm sorry but when there are multiple communications about time frames and then you try to blame me (the customer) for the issue, there is a huge problem. I spoke to a manager (I think Caitlin) to cancel my event 2 MONTHS in advance when I realized that the time frame would just not work for us and she was extremely rude, essentially placing the blame on me. Sorry, but you are the manager and for you to try to place blame on a customer and not even try to take any level of accountability etc. then there is an issue. The way she ended the phone call was rude and unprofessional. She legitimately stated to me in a rude SARCASTIC WAY "good luck finding another company for your event". Sounding as if I wouldn't be able to... oh man, she was wrong because not only did I find another company for this event but that company has already been 100% better. Another perfect example of why I would NOT recommend this company for your Murder Mystery event. Also, not to mention that they over charge for a service when there are many other options that are better, more affordable, better at communication and willing to make sure it works for OUR event.

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    Mankato Playhouse

    4.0(2 reviews)
    53.5 mi

    In 2024, I was introduced to a theatre company from some of my friends, and I auditioned for me…read morefirst show in the summer. I could not tell you how much fun it was to be apart of the show. I had such a fun time, and met a bunch of new people. I have now done two shows and in progress of my third and it has lived up to almost all of my expectations for a community theatre company. Obviously, with community theatre, there will be set backs and unfriendly people, but it isn't about that. It is about the pieces of art that you bring to life on stage and the one thing you all have in common, which is the love of theatre. I would highly recommend this company to ANYONE who would like to watch a show or be apart of one!

    This is for a junior show and it's about being in a show. It's not about watching a show. The…read moreshows are good to watch. But I'm not going to be in any more shows there. I thought it was fun to be in a show at first, and I really liked the directors, but some of the kids who have been in a lot of these shows together are just real jerks! At first I thought it was just normal stuff that happens all the time. Like the leads pretty much ignored anyone who wasn't a lead, and they hang out together after rehearsal every night and never invited anyone else. I wasn't surprised at that stuff. But then some of them decided to have their own secret cast party at the same time as the cast party that everyone was invited to! They lied about why they didn't come to the party when they were really just going to their own special party. WTF. They could of had their special party any time. And I guess these same kids are the leads in pretty much every show, so I'm just not going to be in any more shows there. Maybe you think I'm a whiner and a big baby, and like, that's just life or whatever, but why should I spend my time with a bunch of people who think they're better than me? And you have to pay to be in the show, so now my parents are PAYING so people can treat me like that? No thanks. If you think I'm being a big baby, then YOU can pay $150 to spend six weeks with people who treat you like you're nothing. Also maybe you don't think it's not fair for me to review a place with few stars because the other kids are jerks, but I'm just here to warn you. It's clicky to be in one of these junior shows, so just know that going into it.

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    Mankato Playhouse - Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2019

    Oct 25 - Oct 27, 2019

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    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury

    3.5(189 reviews)
    30.3 mi
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    Received a gift card to Alamo, so we went out of our way to check this theater concept out!…read more Large parking lot available onsite. I appreciate that is is a fairly minimalistic space: small lobby to check in and head right to your seats, retro movie decor gets you excited for the movie experience, and comfy chairs in the theater itself. With each seat pairing sharing a table, you use a QR code to order snacks, drinks, or even a meal! The incredibly friendly and top notch staff deliver your order directly to your seat. This was the best part for sure! We lucked out and had a fairly empty theater so it was easy to navigate and the phone refill ordering didn't distract me during the movie! The movie itself had great graphics and sound! I appreciated that there wasn't a ton of previews compared to other chains. Now, this isn't a criticism of the theater itself, but of the concept. I have two major issues with the concept that would make me less likely to go back. The first is that if you order a sandwich or other meal, the darkness makes it incredibly difficult to eat cleanly. I definitely finished the movie with some sauce on my shirt ;) Secondly, the tables are shared by pairs of seats, so if you are alone or have an odd number in your group, someone might have to share a table with a stranger, which feels a bit odd and uncomfy to me. I wish there was a way for each seat to have an individual table. Overall, a really solid experience and unique concept! I'd check it out for yourself and see how you feel!

    My friends and I stopped by to watch The Odyssey (fantastic movie) during a 2:00 PM Sunday showing…read more A few visits ago, I would have given the Alamo Drafthouse an easy 5 out of 5 stars. Overall, it is still a great movie theater, and if you do not want to read the rest of my review, I absolutely recommend trying it at least once. Let's start with the mostly positive aspects. We ordered the new Jumbo Mozzarella Sticks. I really liked them. My wife thought they were average, but I think they are a big improvement over the old mozzarella sticks, and I would order them again. My biggest issue is that, for $13 plus tax, you only get five, and "jumbo" is not the right word. They are only slightly larger than an average mozzarella stick. At that price, at least include eight. I also love the atmosphere and ambience. Whether you are walking through the hallways or entering the theater, it just feels comfortable. I am not sure what they have done, but it just feels good! The projectors continue to impress me. They seem brighter, sharper, and more detailed than those at any other movie theater I have visited. Absolutely fantastic. The staff is also consistently excellent. Everyone has always been incredibly kind, and I have never really had an issue with customer service. I have also enjoyed their Loaded Fries with Queso and several milkshakes, although I miss some of the flavors they removed from the menu. Now for the negatives and why this is no longer a 5-star experience. First, the seats do not recline far enough. I am 6 feet tall, and I always wish they reclined a little farther. I feel like I am sitting closer to a 90-degree angle than I would prefer. Next, I understand that we went to "The Big Show" for a major movie release, but our entire group complained about the volume. It was far too loud, to the point that it hurt my ears during several scenes and I had to cover them. Even lowering it by 10% may have made the loud scenes more comfortable while leaving the quieter scenes perfectly audible. During this visit, I ordered one of their newer pizzas, the BBQ Chicken Pizza. I immediately regretted it. Friends and family have warned me that pizza is one of the weaker menu items. Unfortunately, they were right. The pizza was not good, and I would never order it again. My biggest complaint was how sweet it was. I do not know if they use too much BBQ sauce or an extremely sweet sauce, but it overpowered everything else. On top of that, the pizza was incredibly salty. It almost reminded me of eating popcorn. We did not get popcorn during this visit, so I know it was not coming from that. The cost? $20.40 with "extra ranch drizzle" added on. Yikes. I also have mixed feelings about the new mobile ordering system. I can see the pros and cons, and this was our first time using it, so maybe it will become easier with repeated use. That said, if I could wave a magic wand and go back to the old pen-and-paper system, I probably would. Everyone else in my group felt the same way. The biggest advantage is not having to wait for the check at the end of the movie. That part was genuinely nice. However, it feels strange to pull out my phone during a movie just to order food or request a refill. The Alamo built its reputation on minimizing distractions and discouraging phone use, yet customers now have to use their phones to order. That feels backwards. Also, connect to their unsecured Wi-Fi or you may have trouble using the ordering system. As someone who works in IT, entering my credit card information over an unsecured Wi-Fi network made me uncomfortable. The payment process needs work too. Manually entering my entire credit card number while sitting in the theater was frustrating. Apple Pay, Google Pay, or the ability to securely save a payment method to an Alamo account would make the experience much smoother. I considered giving this theater 3 stars, but that felt too harsh because I still genuinely enjoy coming here. I have had much better food in the past, and I still think this is one of the better movie theater experiences around. I will be back, but this is not going to be our go-to theater. They charge premium prices for the food, but you are not always getting a premium product. Fortunately, the ticket prices seem to be on par with other theaters. It feels like things have slipped over the past few years. The food is much more hit-or-miss than it used to be, and I am not convinced the mobile ordering system is an improvement. My advice: skip the pizza. The food here is either fantastic or disappointing. There does not seem to be much middle ground. Overall, I still recommend the Alamo Drafthouse, and I will absolutely be back. I just hope these recent changes improve because this used to be an easy 5-star theater for me.

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