Based on a few reviews I read, my expectations were low. However, my daughter and I really enjoyed ourselves. We saw Mean Girls. The service, the show and the food were all satisfactory. Nico was our server and he was fantastic. I really liked how they spotlighted birthdays and provided a free birthday dessert. The building is dated, but still comfortable. I'm sure the new building would be better. I definitely plan to return for another show. read more

It was an enjoyable experience. Came during a weeknight to see mean girls. I have been in around Howard County for most of my life and never had an opportunity to go see a show at Toby's dinner theater. Since they are now doing construction for the new building, I figured this would be one of my last opportunities to see a show in the old theater. It was easy to buy the tickets on Ticketmaster. The shows rotate every couple of months. Right now mean girls is the play for most of the summer. The price includes the play buffet and regular fountain drinks. Any specialty drinks or alcohol alcoholic beverages cost extra. Arrival was easy I didn't have physical tickets, but when I gave my name at the front table, they were easily able to locate my reservation. If you have a small group, you will be seated with the strangers that you can make friends with.. It is a very unique place because all of the staff are also the actors. So you will have to place any orders you want at intermission early because they don't have much time since they have to prepare for the second act. Overall, the show was very entertaining. You can tell there is a need for a new theater due to the age of this one, but it was still quaint. I do recommend that you tip based on the original ticket price and not just on the drinks that you get. Speaking of drinks, the prices are very reasonable. If you get the signature show drink you also get to keep the souvenir cup. For this show, it was a cream sickle that you could either get with alcohol or without. I think it was only 1250 for the cocktail that included the souvenir cup. I think I will try to make one more show this year. I know my dad would probably love it so I plan on bringing him before the summer is done. read more

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Theatre seating always stressed me out because they squeeze a lot of people into small areas. This wasn't much different but I did have a great view. Some other people were sat in areas where they basically had to twist themselves or their chairs to get views of the show. The buffet was okay, nothing fancy by any means. There is no way to really use the rest room during the show as you would have to walk on the floor where the play is taking place. read more

It has been years since I have brought my family to Toby's. This particular time, this was a trip organized by my daughter's Girl Scout troop. We came to the evening show of The Little Mermaid. The theater was under renovation on the outside however, it looks exactly as I remembered it inside. The food is traditional buffet style which is just ok~ nothing special. My alcoholic drink tastes like cough medicine. The wait staff is the actors and actresses in the show so they are really busy trying to prepare for the show. The show was great. I love musicals with all theatrics and singing. My suggestions would be to provide additional support to the servers especially during the show. Revamp the entire buffet menu to include some buffet options and made to order options like sandwiches/wraps, burgers, fries, Caesar salads. I would love to return after the full renovations are completed. There is plenty of parking which is a huge plus. read more

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First time visiting Toby's for dinner and a show. The theater is still under construction. Buffet style with lots of options but the food is not seasoned well. The wait staff were all great and we enjoyed the show. Could definitely use more bathrooms, long lines during intermission. read more

Amazing event and wow such great music "ROCK OF AGES "hats off to all!!! Place is very dated but will soon have a new place which is under construction as we speak and I'm sure will be even better!! As for food/buffet style was just ok read more

Toby's Dinner Theatre - Dinner Theater Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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. read more

Toby's Dinner Theatre - Dinner Theater Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

What an amazing experience - AGAIN! This was my 3rd time at Toby's. Tonight we saw 9-5 and it was awesome. The buffet was good, lots of options - try the house special spinach dish, it was my favorite thing on the menu! The signature cocktail was the Sweet & Sassy which was kind of a boozy milkshake in a commemorative glass to take home. Service was excellent - I think Mark took care of us, but it is really a team effort. The whole process is perfectly coordinated. Looking forward to the new space and what's next for this gem. read more

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. read more

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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.

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. read more

Toby's Dinner Theatre - Dinner Theater Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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

Went to Tobys this evening to see Wizard of Oz - 6 people in my party 2 were children. The food is horrendous, many items were not edible thank goodness for the Roast Beef or I am not sure what we would have eaten for dinner. The show was great - Tobys attracts great talent and I have never been disappointed with the shows. Wish the quality of food could live up to the talent. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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Absolutely LOVE Toby's! The food is always wonderful (nothing fancy but wonderful comfort food options that are filling). I also love getting the signature drink every time we go (they are always tasty and the take home glass is the best!) The shows are also phenomenal. As a theater lover, it's so fun to see the shows up close and in an intimate setting. It's fun to see new and returning cast members for each new show. It's a truly a family feeling experience! I also can't speak highly enough of the talent staff who also serve as the waiters! They are so diligent with both roles. Always a wonderful experience! read more

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! read more

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I am not sure about the other reviews. Maybe my pallet is too refined or something, but I found the Buffett average at best. Most wasn't even hot. The dessert was not good. I figured they couldn't mess that up. They did. Worst cheesecake I have ever had. You stand in line to get to the first check in. Another line to the second check in. Then a line for the buffet. Oh and then a line for the ice cream Oh and ladies. A LONG line for the bathroom. They have four stalls! For hundreds of people. Unbelievable. We took my elderly father and this was a nightmare for him. He can not stand for long periods of time. My biggest issue is it is TIGHT. I have no idea how the fire marshal allows this. You can not walk to you seat or buffet without bumping a chair or person. The people at the next table might as well be on your lap because you hit them and thier chair all night. Or vice versa. If there is ever a fire or emergency people will die. Simple as that. It is awful. They stated this place is funded by Howard county. I am shocked my taxes pay for a place that is so small and dangerous. And in a county so supposedly forward thinking this is a super spreader situation too. I could feel the lady at the next table breath on me. I can't say much about the actual performance because I couldn't see past the lady at the table next to us who moved and made it so I could only see the left side of the room. Then another woman moved her chair into the barely there walk way and I could barely see the left anymore. The chairs are not comfortable so try sitting on them for hours and report back to me because I was miserable. My dad was so upset we left at intermission. The chairs are literally rent a chair that you would have at a wedding reception. The actors are also your waiter. So they have to work to get you drinks then act and sing and come back to collect money and serve drinks then finish. This seems so weird. This could be 2-3 hours and instead becomes an all night event. Oh and if you have issues with loud sounds. Take some ear plugs. It got loud when all the cast was singing. Overall not enjoyable at all. read more

We had a GREAT time here watching Grease. It reminds me of the 80s in a positive way when buffets were popular. They have a simple salad bar for starters and then a hot bar and dessert bar. The hot bar had two meats and a fish and I think shrimp. They had several veggies and pasta dishes, so something for everyone. My favorite was the white rice and fish along with the green beans and spinach and cheese. I passed on the desert but did but their signature mocktale, pink lady. It was sooo good! read more

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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. read more

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The service may have been ok, but a shitload of our group got sick. Our current theory is that the chicken and shrimp had salmonella or something else, because they started having diarrhea and vomiting quickly after consumption. This place also gave me and a few others severe panic attacks, I have no reason why, may be unrelated. Do not go here, and if you do, don't eat anything remotely sketchy. The ambiance also kinda felt like a strip club. read more

I love Toby's! My husband and I have seen around 30 shows there over the last 20 years. The acting, dancing, singing, costumes, and props have always been top notch. The dinner buffet is also quite tasty with a large variety of food. It's extra fun to have your table service provided by one of the performers in the show. Oh, and the drinks are delicious! Some are even served in a souvenir glass you can take home. If you are looking for a great way to spend an evening with family or friends, Toby's is a perfect option! read more

As for the food breakfast meats way to greasy. Service was not too bad, but not the greatest, they seem more concerned about getting a real big tip than anything else. The show elf in a nutshell was too loud, and the performance was way too long. Tone down the Dbs and shorten the whole thing. Not really worth what you pay. read more

My daughter thought it would be fun to see Margaritaville for Rich's birthday as she and I are big fans of Jimmy Buffett's music. Small problem, Rich hates musicals but he's good sport and was happy to be with his granddaughter, daughter, daughter-in-law and his wife. We all met up right on schedule and were seated quickly. I noticed some reviewers were concerned about children at certain shows. The website for Margaritaville stated very clearly that there were some mild adult situations and language so parents could use their own judgement as to whether it's appropriate for their family. Our server came right over and said she'd be right back with rolls and to take drink orders. As soon as you're seated you can go to the salad bar. Rich skipped it as the buffet was extensive and he wanted to save his appetite. The salad bar was rather basic but I made and enjoyed what I had. Soon our drinks arrived. Daughter and I had Planters Punch and they were delicious. You can order your drinks for lunch and pre-order a round for the intermission. The buffet was wonderful which a huge selection including fruit, cheese and crackers, assorted vegetables, fish, chicken, and a carving station. The spicy chicken seemed to be the favorite at our table. When we were finished going through the buffet line a crew broke it down and brought out the scenes for the play to begin. We enjoyed it so much. It was so upbeat and the singing was outstanding. The enthusiasm and energy of the cast was contagious. The cast also serve as the wait staff so it was fun to see our waitress Cassie in the ensemble. At the intermission our server came by with plates of cheese cake and cake. They also opened an ice cream bar in the lobby. And our second round of drinks arrived as promised. So for the biggest endorsement of the experience, after the show Rich announced that if it was the right production he would go back again. read more

Go for the show and forgive the food. I was recently invited to Toby's for their version of Spamalot and loved it! It was campy and irreverent, as any Monty Python-based show should be. For anyone who doesn't know, this musical is adapted from the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." There are also songs from Monty Python's other films ("Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" that I remember from "Life of Brian") This show is a silly musical based (very loosely) on the Arthurian legend. We attended the matinee. The acting, sets, and staging (round theater) is wonderful. All of the seating choices seem to have a great view. The staging is such that the actors turn their attention throughout the room during the show. The wait-staff is the actors! Ours was delightful and seemed truly happy to be there (as were we). He made sure that our cups were well managed. I drank coffee and two margaritas (not very strong, but tasty). The show and waitstaff is why Toby's gets 4-stars. Now, to--yikes--the food. Brunch was a buffet. To be honest, even before COVID, this gives me pause. People were required to wear not only masks, but gloves too. That allayed my fears and I tried to navigate through the options. The brunch food was not great (less than mediocre). Most of the food was breakfast related: french toast, etc. For a gluten-free person, it had very limited options. I ate the "cafeteria" scrambled eggs that looked like a brick in a big tin (surprisingly etable), potatoes, and bacon. There was also fish and some other lunch fare. I had some roast beef (with horseradish sauce). The bacon and eggs were fine, but the roast beef (even with the sauce) had no flavor. The potatoes were a stand out. They should keep the potatoes on their menu. I felt safe there. The seating allowed for social distancing. Masks are required outside of sitting at your table during the meal only. I will go back. The next show that caught my eye is Sponge Bob (the musical). read more

Toby's Dinner Theatre - Dinner Theater Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

We saw Shrek The Musical tonight (4/8/21). So glad Toby's finally reopened. The staff wear plastic face guards. The whole place has been redesigned and sanitized. TOBYS last show was the Christmas montage which was delightful. Tonight, although we had problems with the playwright's at times off-color version of our beloved Shrek, the cast/servers, staff, our meals and the drinks were as wonderful as always as was the energetic, sociable atmosphere. I had the porterhouse (medium), but forgot to snap a pic. It was that good, big and juicy as well! I didn't care for the scalloped potatoes though which looked unappealing and went untouched even though there were three of us sampling each other's food. The cheesecake was pretty good but the chocolate cake was dry; for $65 a ticket,I'd expect a little better fare. Still, the night was an entertaining one, and it was great to be out. I applaud the Toby's crew for rallying so well and for maintaining such high levels of enthusiasm, professionalism, and cordiality. The next Tobys show is ELF, The Musical. Might see it. Everyone wants to go. It'll be fun! Still, my next show will definitively be Chicago (The Musical) which I'll see in New York at Ambassador unless we actually go to Chicago, IL to see Chicago. read more

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I had the opportunity to enjoy their showing of Rocky! It had been years since I was at Toby's last and I really enjoyed the show! I couldn't remember if I had ever actually watched the movie but I'm sure I have when I was younger so I don't have recollection of exactly what happened. The performance definitely now has me wanting to watch the movie again. Their food continues to be buffet style and I like they are providing gloves to be with on your hand that touches the serving utensils. They also made announcements reminding patrons over the PA system to use a clean glove each time you go back to the buffet. read more

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The actors and crew were great. They are the reason to go to this dinner theatre. The dinner buffet was plentiful and filling. However, our seats were smack up against a wall. Very uncomfortable. The dining room seats seemed to be original from when the venue started. I was able to see the show by moving to the area in front of our table. There was mention that the dinner theatre will be overhauled and it is long overdue. Also, the actors and actresses were our wait staff. I think as hard as they worked onstage this should not be the case. They need to be paid a fair wage. Upon leaving the show, several elderly people with canes had trouble exiting. It is a miracle no one fell. I would not attend again because of the crammed seating. read more

Toby's was such a fun experience! My grandma surprised me with a brunch show here and we had so much fun together. The performance of Escape to Margaritaville was so much fun and the performers were better than I expected! My sweet grandmother had won a best recipe contest 51 years ago and her meatballs were featured on the buffet & in the newspaper - she asked to talk to the cook to share her story and he was so kind about it. The reason I'm not giving Toby's 5 stars is because the food from the buffet was lacking and the place itself needs to be updated - it was very old and a bit dirty feeling for the price of the tickets. But the overall experience was so much fun and would recommend going here at least once! read more

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One word-- mediocre. Everything about this experience is just that. You pay less than $100 for dinner and a show, and you get just what you pay for, right? The place is crowded and jammed - lines to get in, to get seated, waiting for restroms as well as seating are all very tight. This is a perfect superspreader environment if there'a any communicable disease hanging around. The food is buffet style, served on units that roll out onto the stage area. The food is horrible - very bad buffet stuff (greasy cooked vegetables, iceberg lettuce salad, gross meats, etc.) The place is very dated (note, however, a new location is being built, to open relatively soon), and the talent is, well, what you'd expect for local dinner theater. The show/dinner is LONG, and the seats are really uncomfortable. I could not see the show very well. The actors are on floor level, and I could not see much because there was a person in front of me, sitting at my table. Honestly, I am "one and done" on this place. I feel badly about such a downer review because I know that the people involved are probably very earnest, and work hard. Soon, there will be a new facility for this place (same location) and that may improve some of these problems. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday for the first time to see Something Rotten which was a wonderful play with wonderful acting. The venue is nice but the seating is a bit cramped. It would be nice if they add more toilets for intermissions and to reduce the lines. The food is only okay but there are plenty of options in the buffet. Our souvenir drink was amazing as was the bottle of wine from Washington State that was quite affordable. My wife and I had a larger lunch at the Mall in Columbia Food than thought so our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We look forward to coming again! read more

The food was not that bad. The show was great, and the service was 5 stars! I will definitely be back for another show! Local actors who are so very talented! My husband I went this past Saturday to watch ghost! It was amazing! I have seen the movie ghost many times. This defiantly did the movie justice for sure! Great acting and the plot didn't veer much from the actual movies. Ghost the musical has some singing number thrown in there, but I love broadway shows:) our server was fantastic! I also like how they have everyone grab from the Buffett at different times, it was never crowded on the floor, at all. A hidden gym in Columbia for sure! Make it a date night or take the family either way it's special! I will for sure be back! read more

On a recent work trip they took us here to break up the amount of work we were putting in. It was considered a team building exercise, but mostly it was a distraction that we all needed after all that work. First thing to note, do not show up here super early as they will not let you in until it is time. They need to setup the area and get things going. Let's talk about the facility. It doesn't look like much from the outside. It looks like it is just your typical run of the mill building that houses a restaurant. Once you walk in you see that it is more than that. You have what is essentially the stage area in the middle of room with tiered seating around it. The stage area also serves as the area for the buffet. They utilize the space well and it does feel welcoming, especially when the show starts. Let's move onto the food. With your typical buffet they do have a lot to offer that can make just about everyone happy. There is a salad area where you can start you meal. Simple ingredients with your go to salad dressings. As for the main fare it ranged from your go to vegetables like potatoes and broccoli and your go to meats, shrimp, beef, chicken and fish. What was interesting about it all is that each dish was named to match the show you are about to watch. Like Mickey's Mac N Cheese. Staff, man were they amazing. At first you don't realize this but the same people serving you your drinks and clearing your dishes are performing in the show. You honestly do not realize this at first, but when intermission hits, you definitely get it. They are basically in their stage attire handling your plates and glasses. At the beginning of the show the host was very engaging to the audience. He went around the area and welcomed guests that were celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and our group who was there for some downtime. He was very funny as well. As for the show, I absolutely loved it. It was 'Rocky: The Musical.' I didn't even know they made this into a musical. But it follows the basic storyline and keeps your engaged throughout. The performers were amazing and lively. My favorite part of the show was when they couldn't get the star to stay on the Christmas tree. They had the audience laughing and in turn started to laugh themselves. Great show overall. The shows change here periodically. So by the time that I hit the post button here they will have already moved onto a new show. I believe it was supposed to be 'Spongebob' which sounds like an interesting show. If you are in the area and want to do something different that will keep your attention I would stop here and give it a go. Our whole group enjoyed it very much. read more

Overall comment: The show, Sister Act. This time Toby's was a BIG disappointment. A rowdy crowd of middle-grade students from out of town showed up in three buses ruining the overall experience. The MC did his best to control the situation but to no avail. Food: 5 stars. Always well prepared and managed. Service: 5 stars. As always. Ambiance: 1 star. The rowdy crowd of students ruined the overall experience. read more

We came here last night to see "Miracle on 34th street". What a wonderful and nostalgic experience! The food was great and there was definitely something for everyone in it. Some things that were not great - the chairs are really uncomfortable, especially when you sit on them for over 2 hours. Depending on where you sit you may also not be able to stretch your legs out. The lines to the bathroom were super long during intermission. Nevertheless overall it was a nice experience and we definitely will be back. read more

There's a salad bar and buffet for you to eat from with a vast variety of food. Due to covid, you have to wear a face mask and a glove while getting food which I thought was great. Tonight's show was Rocky and everyone did an amazing job! I have to figure out what show to see next. read more

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I haven't been to a dinner theater in a really long time. I had no idea this place was in Columbia. They have plenty of parking. We went to the matinee. The food was a combo of breakfast items and lunch items. They had the normal eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, fruit. Plus lunch- pasta dish, fish dish, carved beef roast, ham & turkey. The beef was excellent. They have a nice salad bar too. They have tables go up in sections to keep it moving and not crowded. I assume, you could have seconds. They had ice cream or sherbet for dessert. Coffee, tea & water were included. Cocktails are extra. The wait staff and servers are your talent too. The show is roughly 2 plus hours with intermission. This is a 4 hour plus event. You can pre-order drinks for intermission service. You pay for your extras at intermission. Please don't forget to TIP whether you order extras or not. These people are providing a service, entertaining you and working hard. We are looking at going to future shows. read more

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Unique and quirky theater experience. The buffet food is delicious and the speciality drinks for each show are fun and come in a souvenir glass. Then you get to watch as the buffet is carted away, the floor becomes the stage and your waiters becomes the actors! The shows are high quality and incredibly fun. They also do a good job of acting to all sides since the space is in the round. Highly recommend! read more

They're back, campily wonderful, and doing their best to provide a Covid-friendly buffet. Toby's has always been a fantastic venue for the right kind of show. I saw Little Shop of Horrors there some years ago, and it was terrific. My Dinner with Andre was never there and would fail miserably. Spamalot, the show I saw earlier today, was perhaps the best yet. Fun, campy, lots of happy songs, mostly with forgiving lyrics and melodies, and in this case, an absolutely hilarious rabbit (puppet). We were there for a matinee show, and the brunch food was good for a matinee show at a dinner theater. It was served as a buffet. Masks were required, as were gloves which were provided. Quick summary, bacon and sliced meats were very good, scrambled eggs from a large chafing dish were surprisingly good, and even the french toast was edible. Sadly, the ice cream dessert buffet passed away a while ago. The staff was delightful and helpful. It's almost as if they were happy when we were happy. And that's a good place for staff people to be. If you're thinking about going (or going back) to Toby's, this is a good time to do it. read more

Toby's Dinner Theatre - Dinner Theater Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

A friend invited me to opening night of Spamalot. I will just say the play was AMAZING! The entire cast was very talented, the show was super funny, and I enjoyed being right in the thick of the action (we had a table on the floor). Some of the actors were so talented I wondered why they aren't on Broadway! The acting extended to the actors' 2nd gig of waiting tables. Our waiter got all of our salad and drink orders correct, even during intermission when I know he was likely tired from the first act! The busboy wasn't an actor, at least I don't think so, but he was attentive and cleared our table as soon as I finished my plate or my drink. Their service was well worth a 20%+ tip! The downside...TERRIBLE FOOD. TERRIBLE. I come from a long line of good cooks. I, myself, am a good cook. I was stunned by how awful the food was at Toby's. Most of it was unseasoned and overcooked. What was actually seasoned was seasoned too aggressively for it to be palatable. I liked the fresh fruit, there was some decent corn, and the broccoli was ok, though again, unseasoned. The desserts were bad too. The options were frozen and DRY chocolate cake or too cinnamon-y cheesecake. Pass on both! I know it's hard to cook for large groups, there are so many limitations for folks with high blood pressure and diabetes, gluten allergies, on and on. But man...I was so disappointed to waste calories on that sub par crap. However, despite that, the play was terrific and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, hence the 4 star rating. Next time I go, I'll just eat beforehand. read more