Best Dinner Theater In Atlanta
Let's face it, dinner theater will never be particularly cool or hip. However, it remains a great and easy option for family entertainment. Especially in Atlanta, where driving from a restaurant to a theater with a big group can be a daunting experience, it's convenient to have your entire evening in one place. Approach the evening with a sense of fun and adventure!
The Dinner Detective
Marriott Suites Midtown
35 14th St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(866) 496-0535
www.thedinnerdetective.com
If you really want to feel like you are part of the show, The Dinner Detective may be the dinner theater choice for you. This is a comedic murder mystery performance improvised by the actors who are seated among the guests. There is a four-course dinner with your choice of entree. Along the way, you try to figure out the whodunnit, including even yourself as a suspect!
TP Productions Dinner Theater
1606 Cleveland Ave.
East Point, GA 30344
(404) 324-1656
www.facebook.com/TPProductions10
TP Productions is one of the city's newest dinner theaters, having opened in 2012. The group regularly hosts events including women's empowerment teas in addition to the dinner theater. You can expect a rowdy good time with a downtown crowd lounging on zebra-printed couches. It's a good place to let your hair down with the girls.
Agatha's
161 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 480-5244
www.agathas.com
If you're in the mood for a fun night out with a mystery that will keep you laughing, check out Atlanta's institution, Agatha's. This company has been providing mystery dinner theater with a comedic twist in Atlanta for over 25 years, so you know the night will run smoothly. It's great for groups and friends in from out of town. There is a five-course meal to fill you up while you unravel the plot.
The New American Shakespeare Tavern
499 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 874-5299
www.shakespearetavern.com
If your kids are coming home from school whining about having to read Shakespeare, consider taking the family to The New American Shakespeare Tavern. The presentation of the bard's works here makes the material accessible, and the environment is far from stuffy or intimidating. The comedies come to life particularly well in this venue. You choose your dinner from several different options so you're not force-fed the typical dry chicken, either.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
5900 Sugarloaf Parkway #517
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(866) 543-9637
www.medievaltimes.com
If you're in search of a theatrical experience that doesn't take a high level of sophistication to enjoy, consider heading out to Medieval Times. Kids love it, and as a family you can cheer on your knight as he jousts and battles for the love of a princess. The food is child-friendly, so if you have picky eaters they will most likely be happy here. Of course, the gift shop is the main event, as you can turn your kiddo into a princess or a gallant hero with the proper accessories.
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