At the Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek, dinner comes with a side of murder. The Dinner Detective skips the stage and period costumes in favor of a present-day mystery, with professional actors dressed just like everyone else and scattered throughout the dining room.

Check in, grab your detective materials, and start watching closely as the reception begins. Once the crime happens, detectives lead the case while you eat, interrogate suspects, and swap theories with your table. No two shows play out exactly the same, and at the end, the best solution earns the Top Sleuth prize package before the culprit is unmasked. Bring a date, your friends, or the whole office.

Menu:

Vine-Ripened Tomato Bruschetta | Toasted artisan crostini topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, olive oil, shaved Parmesan, and aged balsamic reduction

Garden Salad | Crisp romaine and spring greens with grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onion, served with warm dinner rolls, whipped butter, and choice of Ranch or House Vinaigrette

Choice of Entrée

Chicken: Basil Herb Chicken
With seasoned rice pilaf and Southern-style green beans
Fish: Atlantic Salmon
With seasoned rice pilaf and Southern-style green beans
Vegetarian: Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower Steak
Herb-marinated and grilled cauliflower steak, finished with basil pesto and shaved Parmesan

Chef's Selection of Seasonal Dessert

Iced tea, water, and coffee upon request

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 for guests (non-overnight).
• 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.