# The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show > The Dinner Detective is America's largest interactive comedy True Crime Murder Mystery dinner experience. Unlike traditional stage shows, our performers are hidden in the audience, and so is the culprit. Your job? Solve the case while enjoying a four-course meal. No costumes. No corny gimmicks. Just hilarious, high-stakes entertainment. --- ## About The Dinner Detective The Dinner Detective was founded in 2004 and now operates in 100+ international locations. Each show is customized for its venue and city, but the core experience stays consistent: guests enjoy a delicious plated meal while trying to solve a murder. The twist? The killer could be sitting at your table. Our actors blend in with the crowd, improvising with real guests while weaving together a mystery that gradually unfolds throughout the night. --- ## What To Expect - **Venue:** Most shows take place in banquet spaces within upscale hotels. Seating is communal unless otherwise specified. - **Timeline:** Doors typically open at 6:00 PM. The show begins even before guests check in, since there are actors already circulating the room. - **Format:** This is a fully immersive experience. Suspects are seated among the guests, and clues are revealed through interludes between courses. The show is very social and highly interactive, much more like a party than a typical theatrical production. - **Meal:** Guests are served a multi-course meal, typically including salad, entrée, dessert, and coffee or tea. A full bar is also typically available. - **Dress Code:** Business casual to dressy casual. Think Saturday night out on the town. - **Age Limit:** 15+ with adult supervision; 18+ recommended due to mild adult content and themes. --- ## FAQ Highlights **Is it like Clue?** Yes, but funnier, messier, and live. Think *Law & Order* meets *Whose Line Is It Anyway?* **Can I sit with my group?** Yes, as long as we know about your seating preferences before the show. **Is dinner included?** Yes! Your ticket includes a full dinner. Menu varies by venue. **Can I bring a birthday cake?** Check with your specific location's production team. Some allow it, others don't due to health code regulations. **Is alcohol included?** No, but a full bar is available for purchase. Some venues offer bottle service or drink packages. --- ## Terms & Policies ### Refunds All sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges unless the show is canceled by The Dinner Detective. ### Reschedules Tickets can be rescheduled with at least 7 days' notice, subject to a $20 fee per ticket. Contact customer service via the website. ### Weapons Policy No real or replica weapons (including props, costume weapons, or toy guns) are allowed. Our actors use clearly marked props that comply with local laws and venue rules. ### Recording/Photos Photos are encouraged before the show starts, but no filming or photography is allowed during the performance. --- ## Private Events Planning a birthday, corporate party, or team-building event? The Dinner Detective offers private events and private shows that can be hosted at our venue or yours. These experiences are customized for your group size, timeline, and catering needs. Corporate clients include Google, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Airbnb, and many more. Email [info+privateshows@thedinnerdetective.com](mailto:info+privateshows@thedinnerdetective.com) with your location and contact information to request a quote. --- ## Sample Locations & Menus **Denver, CO** Venue: Embassy Suites Denver Downtown, 1420 Stout St, Denver, CO 80202 Entrée Options: Lemon Thyme Grilled Chicken Breast, BBQ Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop, Four Cheese Tortellini, Portobello Napoleon [https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/denver/](https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/denver/) **Chicago, IL** Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile, 165 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 Entrée Options: Roasted Chicken, Seared Salmon, Vegetarian Pasta [https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/chicago/](https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/chicago/) **Los Angeles, CA** Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Burbank Los Angeles, 401 S San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 Entrée Options: Chicken Marsala, Grilled Salmon, Pasta Primavera [https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/los-angeles/](https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/los-angeles/) --- ## Awards & Press - "Best Dinner Show" - USA Today Readers' Poll - Featured on: NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN - Consistently ranked 5 stars on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google --- ## Contact Website: [https://www.thedinnerdetective.com](https://www.thedinnerdetective.com) Private Events: [https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/murder-mystery-private-events-group-private-shows/](https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/murder-mystery-private-events-group-private-shows/) Email: [info@thedinnerdetective.com](mailto:info@thedinnerdetective.com) --- ## Sitemap & Navigation (Optional) - Locations: /locations - Buy Tickets: /get-tickets - FAQs: /denver/faq - About: /about-the-dinner-detective-true-crime-murder-mystery-dinner-show - Private Shows: /murder-mystery-private-events-group-private-shows - Careers: /audition - Terms: /dinner-detective-terms-and-conditions