The Gourmet Detective, Newport BeachThe Gourmet Detective, Newport Beach

The Gourmet Detective, Newport Beach4.08
169 reviews
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About The Gourmet Detective

When the lights flicker on and off at The Gourmet Detective, there's no cause for alarm—it's all just part of the show. The interactive murder mystery dinner theatre injects a three-course meal with whimsical performers who blend comedy and drama into a vintage whodunnit. Each show transports its captive audience to the era of film noir, wrapping them into a dark, twisting narrative scored with live music from a lounge singer. The scene is set as guests mingle with the characters over pre-show cocktails, then step into the seedy restaurant those characters run. When the first players are bumped off at the start of the meal, everyone in the crowd becomes equally gumshoe, witness, and suspect. Throughout the dinner, guests can either sit back and enjoy the show or gather clues by talking with the characters who serve each course between the scenes. The evening culminates in a reveal of the real culprit, as well as the audience's most inaccurate guesses.

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4.08
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sally
12 Ratings
6 Reviews
· 7 years ago
The best mystery dinner we have had. We're done 3.
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Joshua
1 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
I truly loved every part of it!!!! The food, the service, the show, Everything was great! Me my wife, daughter and her boyfriend had a really nice time.
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Nicole
2 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
It was a very fun and interactive night! The actors are funny and improv with guests excellently. We celebrated our anniversary that night. Got dressed up in our 1920's best. The food was - well ok- wasn't the best but I didn't expect much for the food. So I wasn't disappointed by it. I got what I expected. If you are looking for a night of fun and like to play along, this is for you!
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Sherri
79 Ratings
38 Reviews
· 7 years ago
It was really fun great food I had the steak husband had the fish delious.
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Ivan
6 Ratings
3 Reviews
· 7 years ago
This was an absolutely fun time! We had never done one before and did not know what to expect. The Gourmet Detective was much better than what I was expecting. The cast was awesome, interacted with the guests, and it was laughs from beginning to end. If you're thinking about doing it then I'd say do it. I do have to say that the food was okay but it's more about the experience and fun.
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Danielle
6 Ratings
4 Reviews
· 7 years ago
The actors and food was amazing! It was my first time going to something like this and it was worth it!
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Ginger
4 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Really great show! Fun place to go with friends and family.
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Debbie
3 Ratings
3 Reviews
· 7 years ago
A great evening entertainment and dinner experience. Easy to find. Food, drinks, atmosphere, and service were excellent!
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janice
1 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
I had a pleasant experience making the reservation
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Tina
3 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Such a great show. The actors were hilarious and the food was good as well. Planning on doing this again.