I felt that the writing was fun and engaging, the food was great and the actors played their parts well! The comedy from all participants was top tier!
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The cast was very personable, fun and entertaining. There were two female detectives, which was a plus. The show was quite interactive and everyone had a great time. Food was very excellent, as well.... See more
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The food was mediocre at best. The murder mystery is still a mystery to me. 2 girls wearing badges and talking into a mic was it. I never knew what was going on. When they finally said who the kil... See more
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Great food funny and a great time
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The Dinner Detective is America's largest interactive true crime mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious and engaging mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect! Our show is very different from traditional true crime mystery dinner shows. We will hide non-costumed actors in the audience that are pretending to be part of the crowd. This results in a much more social and interactive evening than with other shows. Our shows are set during the present day and take place in real time. Over the course of the night, our costumed Detectives will uncover clues, interrogate audience members that may or may not be part of the show, and help everyone get closer to solving the mystery.
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222 S 6th St, Inside Maldaner's Restaurant, 62701, Springfield, IL, United States
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Fun time!
I felt that the writing was fun and engaging, the food was great and the actors played their parts well! The comedy from all participants was top tier!
27 December 2025
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Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
Thank you Gabe!
The food was mediocre at best
The food was mediocre at best. The murder mystery is still a mystery to me. 2 girls wearing badges and talking into a mic was it. I never knew what was going on. When they finally said who the killer was, we were like …… why?
4 October 2025
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Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
Hi Mike, we are very sorry your experience didn’t live up to the excellent evening of entertainment that we strive to provide. We’ve shared your feedback with the kitchen and the cast that night, and have made some adjustments; we appreciate you letting us know. I hope you will give us another shot in the future, and we appreciate your feedback!
Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
Thank you Linda, we appreciate it!
Great fun!
The cast was very personable, fun and entertaining. There were two female detectives, which was a plus. The show was quite interactive and everyone had a great time. Food was very excellent, as well. Bar staff also were great!
21 February 2025
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Reply from The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Springfield, IL
Thank you Hope!
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