Picture a relaxed Saturday dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mason, just north of Cincinnati, until a crime happens right in the middle of the room. With no stage and no costumes, the cast of The Dinner Detective is seated among the guests, so the person passing you the bread could be a suspect, or even the killer.

Over three hours, detectives guide the investigation as clues surface between courses and the room fills with comedy, twists, and red herrings. Interrogate suspects, team up with your table, and submit your final answer before the big reveal, when the guest with the sharpest instincts takes home the Top Sleuth prize. It's an easy pick for date night, birthdays, and group outings.

Menu:

Fresh Seasonal Garden Salad | Carrots, cucumbers, and tomato, with two salad dressings served tableside

Choice of Entrée

Chicken: Sage & Parmesan Airline Chicken Breast
Seasoned with fragrant sage and aged Parmesan, finished with a savory sweet onion jus, and served with rice pilaf and the chef's selection of roasted seasonal vegetables
Fish: Rainbow Trout
With lemon butter caper sauce, rice pilaf, and roasted vegetables
Vegetarian: Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Tender ravioli filled with wild mushrooms, tossed in a pesto cream sauce with sautéed spinach and blistered cherry tomatoes

Seasonal Chef's Choice Dessert

Iced tea and water included

Menu items may change without notice.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 12+
• Health Restrictions: Please be aware that prop guns, loud simulated gunshots, and/or short lighting blackouts may be used as part of the performance.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian entrées are available. If you have any allergies or dietary needs, please reach out to the partner directly in advance to make sure you are accommodated.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 3 hours
• What's included: Every murder mystery admission ticket includes an interrogation reception, a multi-course plated dinner, wait staff gratuity (beverage service and performer gratuity not included), and a Prize Package for the Top Sleuth who comes closest to solving the crime. Bar drinks are not included, but a full cash bar is available throughout the show.
• Who will be present: You will have performers, staff, and other participants with you.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
• Photo/ video: You may take your own photos and videos.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience.
• Arrival: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the check-in time listed on your confirmation.
• Parking: Free self parking.
• What to wear: Business casual/dressy casual. Nice jeans are fine, but no shorts, t-shirts, or hats are allowed. Guests not adhering to this dress code will be turned away at the door.
• What to bring: Please bring your confirmation page and a valid photo ID.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms are available onsite.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• For the very best experience, please understand that the show is interactive in nature and you may be involved! Guests are encouraged to participate, but it is not required. However, since actors are hidden in the audience, other audience members may interact with and interrogate you on their own.
• Guests are seated at shared tables, so you may be seated with other parties.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for any other experience in our marketplace, free of charge, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 7 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 7 days in advance means losing the value of your experience. A nonrefundable $20/person transfer fee is required.