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    Toby's Dinner Theatre

    3.8 (187 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndDinner Theater
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Estefani C.

    The performance was good went to see the wizard of OZ . Now the food was horrible please do a better job it was tasteless. I would come back just for the show but can there be an option to skip the food and not to be charged.

    Margy C.

    Toby's is celebrating 45 years and I hope they celebrate many more years. There are not that many places doing dinner theatres anymore. You can arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. even though the website says the doors open at 6:00 p.m. When we arrived at 6:00 p.m. and there were already people seated and in line for the buffet. Once you check in, you will be seated and told to wait for someone to tell you when you can get up for the buffet line. However, you can almost immediately go to the salad bar after placing your drink orders. Only water, tea, and coffee are included. Tea can be unsweetened iced tea. Your table is called based on when you arrive to the theatre. There is a little bit of a wait but not too much. Plenty of options. Veggie options include: white corn, green beans, spinach, potatoes, cole slaw, salad, cheese and crackers. Seafood items include shrimp and fish. Other meat choices include: carved beef, ham, fried chicken, and ribs. Desserts include ice cream sundae, chocolate cake, and cheesecake. The food was typical. The fried chicken wasn't really fried. When I see fried chicken, I think crispy fried skin. The skin was not that. There was definitely plenty of food. I was disappointed that the ice cream came in styrofoam bowls. We had actual dishes and utensils during our entire meal. Styrofoam takes 500 years to decompose. For the entertainment, we watched the Jersey Boys. I was very impressed that they were able to do a production in the middle of the theatre where the buffet line was stationed. Everything was on wheels -- the buffet stations and the props used in the production. Excellent stage hands that seamlessly changed the sets from one scene to the next. Everything was used to immerse you in the production. They made good use of the different levels of the stage such as stairs that led up to a second level at three areas of the room. There were also multiple entrances. It didn't matter where you sat in the theatre, the actors turned to every section during their performance. I have seen Jersey Boys before a the National Theatre in D.C. It was a great production with awesome singing. I didn't get that level here. It felt slow as the show started but it did pick up later. Costumes were very nice. You almost didn't notice that many of the actors played multiple characters. I will say that this was a long night. We arrived at 6:00 p.m. and the show ended at 10:55 p.m. We sat in dining room chairs for 5 hours and those seats were not comfortable. If I come again, I will be bringing a back pillow. Also, note that the noise level is extremely high during dinner. It was very hard to have a conversation without raising one's voice. Parking: They have a good size private lot which is a good when there are events at the Merriwether. Traffic was heavy coming off Rt. 29 due to an event and we were worried about parking but was glad to see that they have their own parking lot.

    Ariel V.

    My wife and I absolutely love Toby's. How fortunate we are to live near one of the few remaining dinner theatres that run musicals instead of some kind of cheesy fixed show. Their talent works hard to wait on tables, as well as performing their hearts out. The talent is excellent and while production values are strong given their resources. The food...well, it's good. The adult drinks are well-mixed and generous. And of course, we enjoy seeing theatre-in-the-round. Being around fellow theatre-goers is fun, too. Thank you for being there.

    Jackie K.

    Jersey Boys was incredible! Broadway quality for the acting and singing. There's so much food. The earlier you get there the earlier you can get called for the buffet. There an once cream buffet and cake as well. Coffee and water are included. Bring cash to tip. The waiters are the actors and they are so nice.

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    Jannet C.

    I've been here a few times and always had wonderful experiences! I've seen Cats, Pirates of Penzance, Shrek, and most recently, we celebrate our anniversary watching The Chorus Line! Buffet is always served first, which comes with bread, salad, and hot meal options of carved turkey, beef roast, chicken, fish, and vegetables. My favorite is the beef roast, and cheesy spinach casserole. I also like that they have alcohol and mock tails served in a souvenir glass with the play's logo, very fun to collect! The service is amazing! The performers bring out the drinks, and the pre show host recognizes guesses celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The plays are in the middle of the stage, so there are no bad seats. This is a great place to see a great show and have a nice dinner. Especially for special celebrations. We look forward to come back soon, in March to see The Beauty and the Beast!

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    Vy T.

    Loved our experience at this dinner theatre! Supposedly this is the only dinner theater left in the DMV area and I can see why! When you arrive, someone escorts you to your table that you are sharing with others. You are invited to the buffet and then share a meal together with your table. Then, the show begins! It was very well executed and I loved being "on the floor" right next to all the activity! The props were solid and the singing was fantastic. It was such a fun night!

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    Tee T.

    I have a serious obsession with Grease! My GGGF and I went to the matinee showing for Grease. Service Our Server/Actor Calvin who also played Kenickie was amazing. He always kept the coffee flowing and the drinks going. He was so polite, kind, and hilarious. It was a joy to have him as our server. Food The Brunch was decent but nothing to want seconds for. The doors opened promptly at 10:30 am, and they immediately started with the salad bar. I would suggest a fruit bar with possible yogurt or granola bar instead. Salad at 10:30 am just seems wayyyyy too early. Ambiance Typical theater setup nothing fancy. But the chairs will hurt your behind from sitting so long. Also, the bathrooms need a MAJOR upgrade. Show Ok so I'm a huge Grease fan and I did hear most of the songs from the movie. Although they were not in order and some of the added scenes and songs were a little confusing, all in all, it was still a great show and the actors did a tremendous job. If you plan to go please tip them well, this is how they make a living and for some of them, this is the only job they have.

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    The dinner was very good with many choices to appeal to everyone. The show, Wizard of Oz, was spectacular. Their best this year.

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    Ts was low key straight buns would not recommend. The food was straight slimy and the show was god awful

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    Great shows and perfect lay-out. No bad seats in the house. Delicious food with lots of variety. Easy parking

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