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    The Dinner Detective

    4.6 (159 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Linda C.

    Didn't have any expectations just want to have a nice fun dinner with friends. Turn out pretty entertaining.

    This is the chicken meal. Everyone at the table had the same meal.

    My teen and I went to the show tonight. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't give it 5 stars. I would not say that it's appropriate for 15+, as their site does. I would say 18+. Not all teenagers are exposed to things said during the show. I know mine and when things were said I looked toward and I could see wasn't happy about it. As a parent I wouldn't have exposed teen to this show if I knew that they would say stupid things in my opinion (penis lollipops) and quite a bit more. If you like crude humor you may enjoy but we didn't. Best part were the people at the table and the cookies for dessert. 2.5 stars

    Anna H.

    We came to celebrate my friend's birthday and thought it would be cool to try out one of these murder mystery dinners. I had no idea what to expect but was intrigued how the evening would pan out, so I won't go into detail as I think having an element of surprise is part of the experience. I think the actual story line could have been better written out. Actors did a good job though. Service was good. I'm glad I chose the chicken piccata which was delicious and tender. People were friendly and if you are shy to mingle, there's a cash bar to help with that, lol! A couple of odd things happened that will forever make it a memorable evening: one of the guests who was questioned threw up so we were not sure if that was part of the show or not and a live spider was on my brownie. Of course these things are unpredictable and are no fault of anyone. If you are curious about these dinner detective shows, highly recommend trying it out! Great time to celebrate a special occasion where you get to dress up. Tickets are $78/pp.

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    Van D.

    Wow my first murder mystery ever!! It was Valentine's Day weekend and my best friend spoils me with a Dinner Detective experience. This Claremont location of the Dinner Detective is hosted within the Double Tree in Claremont. Parking is limited so I recommend coming a bit early. I did some research on how to prepare for a murder mystery experience for first timers and the pro tip is that the show begins at the moment you get there. All interactions could be part of the performance. Also you will be using an alias so I spent some time brainstorming for a good code name. I decided to be Sriracha!! Cause I'm Asian and spicy ;) Per the instructions it was recommended we arrive 15 minute prior to the start of the show, which was 6pm for us. To my annoyance and the annoyance of many others, when we arrived early as instructed there was a sign that seat does not begin until 6pm. So we have groups of folks piling in crowds. I hope the organizers read this and finds an opportunity to improve. I suggest the note saying instead to form a line against the wall so that the folks who came earlier actually has an advantage. With folks scattered all over, it was a hoard of people randomly forming a line after the fact when our host Liz came out to introduce herself. I'll proceed with caution on this review so I don't accidentally ruin anyone's experience. The directions was for us to bring our IDs at check in but they didn't really check any of that. They just asked for our names and told us the table # we would be seated at. We were given colored raffle tickets that indicates if we were the chicken, fish or veggie/pasta dinner entree. Then we were told to write our code names/alias onto the name tags. That became our names for the night. As we move to our table it looks like the salad, bread, water and iced tea were already set up. We glanced around the room and noticed folks began eating so we did also. There were shared dressing on the table and shared butter also. I don't think the amount of dressing was sufficient for a table of 10. We also found that the spacing was squishy. I would have felt the spacing was tight even before the pandemic. They also have a bar area where I enjoyed a glass of wine. A decent amount of time elapsed where everyone finished their salads and the host comes to tell us to mingle. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR INTROVERTS!! There were multiple opportunities to mingle throughout the show. Entrees are brought out some time later. My best friend and I both had the chicken. It came with some rice, broccoli and carrot. The chicken was really dry and my friend did not enjoy the sauce it came with. It's nice the meal was part of the experience but I'm definitely not here for this food. After dinner, the staff brings out coffee to keep you awake to enjoy the remainder of the show. Once again not trying to give away too much... but there were a few acts of performances followed by the release of clues. We received three rounds of clues. Not sure if this is a factor of the pandemic or if it's how it's always been, but during the breaks we were able to go scan QR codes around the room to receive additional clues. These clues and your interactions combined may help you solve who the murderer is. Great acting by the cast. I was able to identify who a majority of the actors were in the crowd, except one. During my socializing I actually befriended a main suspect and the killer... haha... Oh and by the way I was also one of the suspects. I personally had a blast because I was part of their audience participation a few times. Being a suspect other normal audience folks came up to me and asked me a bunch of questions throughout the show's intermissions. Being at a murder mystery dinner seriously makes you paranoid because everyone began suspecting each other. There were some audience members who did not want to participate at all; they were clearly dragged there by someone else. And then there were groups who were super intense about it. My best friend and I both felt like it started out a bit awkward but we slowly warmed up to the experience and ultimately had a great time. I would be interested in attending additional dinner detective experiences but maybe at other locations since I heard that sometimes they have the same actors.

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    Star R.

    From food and show was amazing. Keep you on your toes. Love it and I will be coming again. Thank you

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    Ieisha J.

    We came to celebrate my moms 70th birthday and this show was absolutely spectacular. All the actors kept the audience attention and kept us on our toes guessing who committed the murder.

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    3 years ago

    This show was amazing and very interactive i loved every bit of it great birthday

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    2 years ago

    Great show, lots of fun. Really enjoyed it. Another Miami Vice. Interesting characters. Great plot.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing show, very funny will be back. Very easy to set up private package. Definitely kept you on your toes on who the killer is

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    3 years ago

    So fun!! Went with my family and had a great time. Food was tasty and performance was super fun! Highly recommend

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    Fun activity with friends or your special someone! Great food and the entertainment!!!

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    Good fun, corny but good entertainment, it makes you socialize with others, great drinks at the bar. I'd go again!

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    4 years ago

    Great performance, food, and atmosphere. Loved every minute of it. We sat at a table with great people.

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    3 years ago

    I came for a birthday and had a good time, the food and the show was good. Would come again. The service and the ambiance was great.

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    4 years ago

    Great fun with a twist! Highly recommend food was decent. Dessert was great. The actors we're funny

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    3 years ago

    The show was really funny and had a good plot to it ! Staff was funny and kind! Enjoyed the show

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    3 years ago

    Was a birthday dinner and show. Had a great time. Comical and very entertaining. The food was great. Amazing time!

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    3 years ago

    Had a BLAST! Meet and talk to new and cool people ! Food was great ! Actors was on spot!! So much fun!!

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    3 years ago

    So much fun! So worth it! Great atmosphere and great acting! Would do it again without a doubt!

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    3 years ago

    very funny and entertaining! The cast was great! We had secret actors at our table. that were amazing

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    4 years ago

    An amazing show the crew are exciting and do great work thank you coming back for sure

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    3 years ago

    Lots of fun. Actors are great. Definitely will do again!! Lots of food. Lots of laughs

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    3 years ago

    Second time doing it!!! Just as fabulous !! Wonderful food! Entertaining well planned and executed!

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    3 years ago

    I had an amazing time! The show was absolutely entertaining. I love how they made the audience a part of the show! Definitely a must see!

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    4 years ago

    It's was a great show food and show was great kept us in suspense would recommend to come again

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    4 years ago

    It was great, super fun. Very interactive, especially compared to other shows that you just watch while you eat.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent fun! The food is great and the "show" is well done. Would highly recommend. Bring a group!

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    Loved it! Very entertaining and enjoyed the dinner.Great service! Would definitely recommend to family and friends!

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    So much fun! Entertaining the entire time. Had a great time. Would definitely recommend.

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    Three course meal, fine dining setup,Dinner was delish, the service is great and the murder mystery was fun.

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