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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Long Beach, California
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
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Ho
Review №1

(Pre-Covid Review)Who doesnt want to be part in solving a mystery? I was excited to see a show while eating dinner but I was wrong on how this is carried out. The event takes place in the Queen Mary which is a good setting because of its history and mystery. My show was going to start at 7am and the ticket states to arrive early to check in. However, they leave you standing outside and open the doors at 7am. So not sure why we need to check in early if they arent going to open the doors early. Once you check-in you create your alias name and can get your picture taken with a few weapons.They serve appetizers at the entrance not at the table so its sad that you cant get more. The first course is already served when you arrive which is a mixed green salad and there are rolls with butter. Throughout the night the show happens in the room but the actors do not have mics so it can be hard to hear the clues. The acting is okay and there was only one actor that stood out to me. He was really funny and stole the show with his jokes. He played the part of the detective. There is a moment where you must get up to interact with others to ask questions. If you are shy then this is something that you dont want to do.The food is served late and its mediocre food. You get a small chicken breast with one scoop of mashed potatoes and a few veggies. I didnt like that the food is not served right away and you have sit there waiting for it. Overall, the show is okay, the food is bland, and the experience is not memorable.

Ta
Review №2

I would give it a five star if it wasnt for the walls being so thin because you can hear everyones conversations and what theyre listening to on TV or radio. Good thing is everyone fell asleep around 10 so I got good rest and woke up refreshed.

Ca
Review №3

The setting on the Queen Mary is spectacular!! This is not a dinner theater as I had expected. This is a audience participation event, and it is impossible to interact with everyone there to figure out who among you did it. You must look on the back of the paper on the table to know what to be looking for first of all, then read the magazine articles provided if you want to be able to figure things out!!!! Food sat while they talked, and it was cold when served. I saw no reason for this.

Re
Review №4

An entertaining evening where the audience participates as their alter ego alongside the actors.

Pa
Review №5

Too expensive!It was funny, the 3 main actors were excellent! We enjoyed the show.It was too expensive. Tickets cost about 100 dollars per person with tax and fees.18.00 dollars to park.Tipping for actors. Drinks are 10.00 dollars each plus tip. Pictures were 35.00 dollars per couple for two pictures.Dinner portions were very small.Actors are enjoyable but it was a little over 300 dollars for 2 people for 3 hours with a small dinner.The Queen Mary does not offer any type of service for those who may have trouble walking far distance.

Mi
Review №6

I had the most amazing time! I didnt know what to expect or how it all worked but the actors were amazing and everyone made the dinner worth every penny. Big plus...the drinks were strong and the food delicious!!!

Ke
Review №7

Food melted in my mouth it was so good..

Do
Review №8

Loved the experience and thought the actors were talented. Especially enjoyed the detectives. The clues were all there as to who done it but I didnt get the culprit. Fun interactive evening out for our anniversary. Great food, too, and service.

Ju
Review №9

Attended 4/27/19 on the Queen Mary, 6 of us. Food was good, Actors very good. Some of the actors spoke too fast, difficult sometimes to comprehend, no microphones. Seating was round tables throughout a medium sized room with 8-10 at a table, so if you were unlucky, your back was to the play. You had to turn around or wrench your neck & back. The bar was over priced as well as the parking $18.00. No parking validation available for this. I would maybe attend again at another location where parking is not so expensive.

De
Review №10

I loved my night! The murder/show was better than I expected!!!! The actors are so funny & full of enthusiasm as well as the funniest host!! Dinner was delicious too. I will be going back. They do need to post a couple signs though ... on the sundeck, use Diana exhibit door. So much fun!!!!

mi
Review №11

This was one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone has to do a dinner detective outing. Your missing out if you dont. Thanks again

Ka
Review №12

Very funny and entertaining. Not what executed. Not as serious as i wouldve thought but very fun! The actors were great!

St
Review №13

Went to this over the weekend. It was great. Lots, of room... Well kept.ship. No-one spiking the,drinks like the Grand Romance use to do... It was so funny.... I walked down stairs into the kitchen and the Bar helper was pouring Costco name brand house Taquila into a Well known name brand bottle. .. Found out they were doing this for years... There were cases of the Costco brand Booze it the lockers. Then when I saw that guy pouring the Costco brand Booze into the Expensive brand bottles I thought how Messed up that was..... thats why the GRAND ROMANCE is out if business. It catches up... The Owner never took care of the boat. Toilets over flowing.... Drain pipes dripping into the food.. Crew members smoking Crack in the kitchen..and Wheel house... Sad. GOID TO SEE YOU FOUND A NEW HOME..... GREAT JOB MURDER MYSTERY.....

Ap
Review №14

We had a great time! Five of us went and none of us figured out who did it but it was still fun. I would definitely do it again!

Ja
Review №15

They need a microphone real bad. People were complaining and I couldnt here what was going on. And when they were yelling and talking fast you couldnt understand what they were saying. I think it was too long before we had dinner. I would not go to another one at Queen Mary.

An
Review №16

Attended 12-1-18 on the Queen Mary. We encountered multiple problems: the room was freezing cold and no one did anything to alleviate that; the staff were late in setting up but did not even show their faces or let us know what was going on until 25 minutes AFTER check-in time; it can be difficult to even find the room it is being held in because it apparently is not always held in the same room on the ship and there are no signs and many of the staff are unhelpful or have no idea where you should go; the food is TERRIBLE (do you want to pay $89 for instant mashed potatoes, half-rotten fruit and two-day-old stale, nasty baked goods from the local grocery store?); the service is poor as it is hard to get the attention of a server and so you may not get appetizers, coffee, etc.; the show is okay and the actors try hard, but it can be difficult to hear everything that is said, depending on where you are seated. We were towards the back edge of the grouping of tables and we caught about 70% of what was said, which definitely impacted how much fun we had with the show. After our experience, I had extensive communication with the main office about these and several other issues that we encountered and while they were responsive, they repeatedly refused even a partial refund and offered me a two-for-one ticket for another venue. No thanks, no point in throwing good money after bad! Avoid!

Je
Review №17

Went last night. Was definitely entertaining. Actors were funny. The staff was AWESOME. I definitely plan on going back.... with family. Thank you for a great night

La
Review №18

What a fun experience! Food was good, the show was a bit silly but I know they have a variety of options. Had fun making everyone at the table think I was an actor - very convincing haha. I went just to go on a boat- but left feeling happy about the entire experience. Parking garage was kind of meh, I wish I had done valet at the front. Good fun!

Mi
Review №19

Great show! The story line was great, very entertaining! Food was good!

Sh
Review №20

Lots of fun, a little dry humor, food was edible but dont expect anything fancy or well seasoned.

El
Review №21

It was a rainy evening and a group of 8 of us went to the Mystery Dinner Theater on the Grand Romance Riverboat. What killed the evening is that every time the boat rocked, the ceiling above our table would pour water out onto us. We got drenched during dinner. I thought the boat was going to sink.

re
Review №22

Been twice now and both times were a ton of fun!

Jo
Review №23

Christmas party. Food was to rich for me

Mi
Review №24

Fun to stay the night, spooky

Ch
Review №25

The Queen Mary was fantastic....

Ro
Review №26

Lots of fun

Ra
Review №27

I like it

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  • Address:1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
  • Site:http://thedinnerdetective.com/long-beach/
  • Phone:+1 866-496-0535
Categories
  • Comedy club
  • Dinner theater
  • Performing arts theater
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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