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    4.0 (2 reviews)
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    The Dinner Detective

    The Dinner Detective

    4.0
    (103 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$

    What a great time! Went as a group of 4 was a gift (a great gift!!!) the actors were so fun, loved…read moreseeing the improv and over all performances! The interactive element was wonderful with the experience. * The food buffet was good! Not gourmet, but definitely by no means poor quality! It was very enjoyable. * Bring cash for the bar and cash to tip the actors! Plan on going again when a new show comes out for a group birthday celebration. Highly recommend!

    SUCH A FUN EXPERIENCE!! My first time at a murder mystery and didn't really know what to expect but…read moreI had sooo much fun!! It is very interactive so for that reason, I think it's definitely an acquired taste. The actors were incredible and really knew how to keep the audience engaged. I really wish the actors had a microphone because even though the room is small, it echos and when anybody at your table laughs, you miss what they are saying. I also did not like how close we were sitting to each other at the table. They should have less people at each table and bring more tables in. The food was the reason I took off a star. The food was incredibly disappointing. For $70, you would think they could serve better food. It's a 3 course meal and all were bad. The appetizer was like 4 tomatoes with balsamic. Not a salad and very small for an appetizer. I'm really glad they had a pita bread and hummus bar in the beginning because that kept me full until the main course. I got the vegetarian option which was pasta with veggies but the pasta was so over cooked it was like mush. I've never had pasta that soft. My bf got the chicken and he also felt it was too dry and it wasn't served with anything with substance like mashed potatoes or veggies or anything. Just some piece of kale. Dessert was cake. I thought it was cheesecake but it was more like coffee cake. Also very bland. No frosting or anything, just a little whip cream. Other than food, it was so much fun!!

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    Lips

    Lips

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    We had a blast here for a galentine's or early birthday celebration with my BBFF. The positive: we…read moremade reservations ahead & did not stand in line to long to get in. Promptly seated & orders taken soon after this by Indica who also was performing & did an absolutely stellar job!! Bottomless mimosas or Bloody Mary's are served with brunch & they are refilled frequently. Jordan never let a drink get a glass go empty. Our host for this show Paris continuously kept the crowd entertained with lots of laughter! I have gone to many drag show experiences, but this was probably in the top 5 for me & I would gladly attend another one on a visit back to Sd. A few negatives are although every seat is good- the table we were at sometimes caused the show lights to hit me directly in the eye so I had to divert my attention to performances. Our meal (we both ordered carne asada breakfast) was not really seasoned. I just would try something else next time I go. Overall I had a lot of fun at Lips & it's something I would highly recommend if you're in the area! Thank you for keeping the drag experience available semi locally for me!

    Great experience! We took our cousin here bc she has never been to a drag show and she loved it!…read more the performers are top notch and there was never a lull in the show and audience energy. They're sassy and fun The place is visually stunning, and aesthetic - everything to keep your eyes stimulated. It's perfect for bachelorettes, birthday parties, and whatever celebration you heart desires. Theres all you can drink brunch that if you're looking for something fun to do, this is your place!

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    Le Petit Chef

    Le Petit Chef

    4.0
    (18 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    We had a surprise group birthday celebration here and this was such a fun, unique, dining…read moreexperience. We had no idea what to expect and it was a great experience. I love how before the show/dinner starts, they even tell you what camera settings to set up on your phone to get the best videos and photos. You can tell it's not their first rodeo. Service was tentative. The show was fun and best of all, every single course was delicious. They even gave us cupcakes for our birthdays! The only things I would change is if they could sit a larger group together. We had 6 people and 4 of us got to sit together and the 2 others had their own 2-person table. I saw some other groups of 2 also have to share a 4-person table with strangers which might not be as nice if you're on a date.

    I had booked this experience about 2 to 3 months in advance. I am highly disappointed. As I…read moreinformed my seven year-old daughter for her birthday, I'll be taking her to a very interesting dinner date where we bought her a special dress just for the occasion and informed her that she would be seeing the world's smallest chef and animated experience. Unfortunately, five days prior to my reservation after having everything planned out, it was canceled due to having construction. You would think if you have construction in the future, you would not allow anybody to book and take deposits and plan a day around it. However, they were willing to try to accommodate me and later weeks, simply not good enough as her birthday is on that date. Nothing was offered as far as special accommodations. And our discount to a return. For a business to be running such an operation to have such a lack of hospitality when I had to reach out four different times through email and then call to get a refund on. My deposit is simply unacceptable. I will now be driving to Anahiem for a different experience as it's the only thing I could find on this date with availability. Needless to say, I highly doubt I will give La petite Chef another chance

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    Cafe Sevilla

    Cafe Sevilla

    4.0
    (4.7k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Very good food and drinks, and the atmosphere was electric and authentic Spanish! Great service…read morewith nightclub type energy! Live latin music made the evening vibe even more electric! A nice, cozy spot to enjoy tapas, music, and dancing. A definite redo my next time I visit San Diego!

    Sevilla Valentine's Day Edition:…read more Pardon the delay, amigos! It's been a lengthy week! But I digress! You're here for the deets! Like every boyfriend who wants to show his adoration for his gorgeous girlfriend, I planned this event a few weeks ago. Commitment & dedication are key. Flamenco Show, 3 course dinner for two, AND dancing after?! Yeah, your amigo has it covered! This package is available on their website, and not only on Valentine's. But this day does make it more romantic! A minor 5-10 minute wait as we stepped out of our Uber to the front entrance of the club adjacent to the restaurant. Our lovely hostess greeted us & escorted us downstairs to pick our table. There were no specific table reservations, but all seats are good, as it's a small venue. The Love Gods smiled upon us and granted a table close to the front with an awesome view of the stage. Perfect table for the perfect date! Starters set the tone. What's this? A Welcome Charcuterie Platter?! It appears out of nowhere as our server takes our drink orders. The service here is impeccable! Impressive spread of cheesy, meaty goodness! The Shaved Jamón Serrano Ensalada Sevillana has a wonderfully zesty citrus vinaigrette that makes you clack your castanets! Ole!! Cocktails for the cute couple! A Oaxacan Flower for my Monterrey Mami! My gal loves her some mezcal! I opted for El Matador Margarita, because I know what I want...tequila! Plus the cucumber counts as healthy! I will die on this hill! The Main Course is the star of the show. And in full diva fashion, the Lobster Paella Valenciana stole the spotlight! A masterfully, monstrous mix of meat & seafood, all on top of some bomb-a** Saffron Bomba Rice! There's even a lobster tail in case you're still hungry! Queue the Flamenco show. The two dancers were elegant, the music was powerful, the singer sublime! Enjoy your dinner to a phenomenal 2 part show put on by very talented artists! We got to meet them after the show, as they personally thanked practically every guest! Elegant as their artform! Lest we forget the dessert! The Flourless Chocolate Cake was just the right amount of sweetness to cap off the dinner & show, as we shared our own sweet nothings. Love & Chocolate, a perfect combo, just like my beloved beauty & her humble narrator. As the performers were packing up & saying their final goodbyes, the staff was clearing the space for the last part of our adventure...dancing! A brief 15ish minute wait back outside & back inside we went! Got a great spot up front by the stage, but be aware the only sitting will be done by the VIP section. I believe it's bottle service only, but you can ask. We didn't, as we did not intend to sit at all! We boogied down, baby! The DJ did a great job keeping the vibe alive. Perfect ending to a perfect night. *Caveat - The dinner menu has other options & several a la carte items, if you so choose. Check their website for specific package info. You cannot go wrong. TL:DR - Never give up on love!

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    The Murder Mystery Company

    The Murder Mystery Company

    3.2
    (63 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Fun fun fun! I have always wanted to go to one of these! I got invited to an event dinner by a…read morefriend and finally got to experience it. I must say the characters and plot overall were well thought out. The set-up is engaging and entertaining. I hope to try another mystery dinner soon.

    I've been wanting to go to one of these murder mysteries for a long time. While it wasn't quite…read morewhat I expected, it definitely was a great time! I imagined these murder mystery dinners to be Sherlock Holmes-esque, dark and mysterious...but instead this was quite the opposite. We came here on a 80's theme 'Til death do us part' series and the setting was straight out of a cheesy, tacky 80's theme prom night and I loved every second of it. The actors are hilarious and quite talented as each would play more than one role. I laughed so much during the entire show. While I would have hated to be one of the chosen ones from the audience to participate in the show, it was really fun and funny to see audience participation. Everyone was a good sport about it and it made it that much more memorable. But, I'm so glad I was out of reach to be called upon. Service was great. Food was edible, but who's there for the food anyway. It was my birthday and they made sure to embarrass me by having everyone sing Happy Birthday to me. (thanks, guys - I hate you). The actors and actresses all put on a great show and allow you to take photos with them at the end. Overall, it was a really fun night and would definitely recommend it.

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    San Diego Civic Theatre

    San Diego Civic Theatre

    3.8
    (481 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Established in 1965
    Committed to satisfaction

    I've been to several musicals here and the experience is always a great one…read more Last night we saw The Sound of Music. The performance was wonderful and the voices of the cast were absolutely beautiful. The theater itself is large and you can see very well. I'm not very tall and even though people were seated in front of me I had a perfect view of the stage. The seats are comfortable and the ushers are very helpful. I believe there are concession stands on every floor as well as bars where you can get soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. The concessions are quite expensive but you expect that when you're at a theater of any kind. Very easy to find parking in the area. There is a large parking structure right next to the Civic Center as well as different parking lots where you can easily just park and walk across the street to the theater. The only rule that I have seen is that you do not bring in a bag that is larger than 12 in by 12 in. You go through a back check and walk through a metal detector but that's pretty common for any type of concert as well. Inside is very comfortable and I always enjoy coming here for a performance.

    I've seen several shows here in the past 3 years, and have enjoyed the lineup they offer. Most…read morerecently we saw MJ the musical which was such a great show. This being downtown San Diego of course you need to plan ahead for parking, but there are plenty of Lots nearby and walking distance, one of them that leads right into the parking lot of the theater. One of the positive aspects of being downtown is that you have plenty of options for dinner before or after the show. Of course you may want to make reservations ahead. They always offer concessions, of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as little charcuterie board type items, and candy, Etc. Of course just like any other venue of this type, it is priced above what you would normally pay for those items. I always try to sit in the orchestra section because I feel there is more leg room, and I hate to feel cramped. The seats also seem a bit more comfortable in that section. I will say I honestly don't think you could have a bad seat in this theater though. The sound is usually fine, but I will say for Moulin Rouge I had trouble hearing what they were saying especially during the songs. I love that everyone is always so helpful when trying to find your seat, they will walk you to your section and show you exactly where you need to go, which is nice because it can get chaotic with so many people ushering in. Overall this is a great location and the shows they have are amazing. Definitely reccomend looking at the season and seeing what they have to offer, they're is usually something for everyone

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    The Orchestra level of San Diego Civic Theatre before a show, seats filled by patrons.

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