Unforgettable Dinner Shows You Can’t Miss in Detroit
Story by Bryan Shelmon
If you’re craving a meal that keeps you entertained beyond your phone, Detroit’s vibrant dinner show scene has you covered.
In a world of smartphones and TVs always on, a simple sit-down dinner seems almost impossible to sit through without checking your notifications. If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment for your next meal, Detroit’s dinner & show hotspots will give you all the entertainment you need. These unique shows pair a delicious meal with live performances. Whether you want a multi-course meal served with a side of jazz music or participating in a murder mystery, these are the local venues you should check out during your visit.
Cliff Bells
History is made every night inside Cliff Bells, Detroit’s legendary jazz club. World-class musicians showcase their musical prowess, and the kitchen serves up award-winning cuisine in a combination that’s sure to be the highlight of your Detroit vacation.
Reserve a stage front table in this intimate jazz club, where you’re served from a full menu of appetizers, entrees, drinks, and nightly specials. Round of applause as the stage curtains open and talented jazz musicians serenade your night with smooth melodies.
Check out the show schedule to see who’s performing next!
The Whitney Paranormal Dinner Experience
The goosebumps you get during the Paranormal Dinner Experience at The Whitney aren’t always fiction—after all, this dinner show is hosted in Detroit’s most haunted building! The Whitney is an iconic building in Downtown known for its fine dining and luxurious five-star accommodations. But don’t let its opulence fool you—the walls of this historic 19th-century mansion hold many stories from the past revealed during this dinner experience.
The Paranormal Dinner Experience is an interactive engagement for guests. It’s a chance to learn about the history of The Whitney Family and the mansion on an estate tour accompanied by champagne. After, enjoy an upscale 4-course dinner. There will be plenty of spirits—drinks and ghosts—awaiting on this hauntingly good dinner experience.
Detroit House of Comedy
Drink. Dine. Laugh. The simple rules for anyone attending a show at the Detroit House of Comedy. Discover hilarious local Detroit comics and touring headliners at one of Detroit’s top-ranking comedy clubs.
Dinner and show packages are available for early shows. Stuff your belly with entrees from the full dinner menu before enjoying belly laughs at every comic introduced to the stage. Tiered dining tables give everyone an excellent view of the stage. For the brave-hearted, grab a table in front of the stage, and you might luck up and be part of the show.
Check out the show schedule to see who’s performing next!
Detroit Mystery Company
Everyone loves a good dinner party! The dinner experience hosted by the Detroit Mystery Company will leave you guessing, “Who done it?” until the very end of the night! Pack your thinking caps this Detroit vacation because it’s up to you to determine which person at your table is guilty of the crime.
Prepare for a killer time with a mystery plot to die for. The immersive dinner show breaks the fourth wall and makes you part of the mystery—but are you a detective helping to solve the crime, or will you emerge guilty?
The dinner show lasts two hours and includes a three-course meal. They offer public shows with general admission and private parties if you’re in town celebrating a birthday or anniversary.
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