🎉 We're Officially a Top 10% Experience — Thanks, Lexington!

We’re thrilled to share that The Dinner Detective Lexington, KY has been honored with the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, ranking us among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. This incredible recognition wouldn’t be possible without you—our amazing guests.

From your laughter to your clever guesses and glowing 5-star reviews, each show you attended helped earn us this prestigious title. Whether you came for a birthday, date night, or just a spontaneous night of fun, you made the magic happen.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025 award badge earned by The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show for ranking in the top 10% of attractions globally
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🏆 What Is the Travelers’ Choice Award?

Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award is one of the highest honors given to attractions around the world. It’s based entirely on guest feedback—ratings, reviews, and overall satisfaction. Only the top 10% of attractions qualify.

This isn’t a popularity contest. It’s earned through consistently delivering unforgettable experiences, excellent service, and quality entertainment—night after night.

🌟 What Our Guests Are Saying

Here’s what real guests had to say about their Lexington Dinner Detective experience:

“Absolutely hilarious and engaging from start to finish. I’ve never been to anything like it before!”
– TripAdvisor Reviewer, Lexington

“Perfect for our girls’ night! Actors were amazing, and the food was great. Totally worth it!”
– Verified Guest Review

“They pulled my husband into the story—it was epic. We still laugh about it!”
– TripAdvisor Guest, KY

These glowing reviews helped launch us into the global spotlight. Want to see more? Browse our Tripadvisor Lexington reviews and see why we earned our Travelers’ Choice badge.

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🔍 What Makes The Dinner Detective So Special?

🎭 Interactive & Immersive Theater

Unlike traditional murder mysteries, we put our guests at the center of the action. Our actors are hidden in the crowd, the story unfolds in real time, and anyone could be a suspect—including you!

🍽️ A Full Four-Course Dinner

Enjoy a delicious plated meal while the mystery unfolds around you. With carefully timed courses and surprises between bites, your evening becomes part dinner, part detective game, and all fun.

😂 Comedy, Suspense & Twists

We blend mystery with laugh-out-loud moments, sharp improv, and witty surprises. Our shows are crafted to entertain both mystery fans and first-timers.

🎉 Great for All Occasions

We’re perfect for date nights, team building, birthday parties, bachelorette events, and more. Looking for something private? Ask about our custom group events.

🙌 Meet the Cast Behind the Curtain

This award is shared with our brilliant cast, crew, and support staff in Lexington. Every single person—from our hosts and chefs to the on-stage detectives—brings heart, humor, and skill to each show. Their passion is what transforms dinner into an unforgettable experience.

Shout-out to the Lexington team for turning scripts into standing ovations!

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📅 What to Expect on Show Night

  1. Check-In: Use an alias and take your seat—your story begins.

  2. Salads & Clues: Clues start to drop as you snack.

  3. Unravel the Mystery: Suspects emerge… is it the person next to you?

  4. Dinner, Dessert & the Big Reveal: Enjoy your meal while solving the case.

Bonus: Top sleuths win prizes!

🎟️ Ready to book? Reserve your seat at Lexington’s next show.

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👏 Thank You for Helping Us Make History

From our mystery-loving guests to our behind-the-scenes heroes, this Travelers’ Choice award is truly a team win. Your laughter, reviews, and loyalty helped us climb to the top—and we’re just getting started.

💥 Come see for yourself what makes our Lexington show one of the top-rated experiences in the world.

🔎 Book your award-winning evening now and discover the mystery everyone’s talking about.

FAQs

Q: How did The Dinner Detective earn this award?
A: Based on consistent 5-star guest reviews and satisfaction rankings on Tripadvisor.

Q: Is the show kid-friendly?
A: Recommended for ages 15+ due to content and humor style.

Q: Can we book for a corporate or birthday event?
A: Absolutely! Click here for private events.

Q: Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
A: Yes—please let us know when booking.