RigaTony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show

This place was a joke!! Very disappointed!! 90% of the time it’s was nothing but loud talking. The food was awful!! Nothing but noddles, spaghetti sauce and 1 meat ball. No other choices we’re giving and my child does not eat spaghetti which caused me to buy another meal for my kiddo after we left. We were told this was a family friendly atmosphere with lots of child friendly interactions!! Beware!! If you have kids this is not the place you want to bring your kids to!! This is an adult event!! You also have to pay for everyone even kids 3 and under. Our family of 13 had to sit at different tables because each table could only accommodate 8 people. Oh and if you want a drink at the bar, 1 mixed it’s $25. Do not waste your money!! The drink hardly had any liquor in it. The cost really should have been $5. The glass was full of ice!! The price we paid for this show was not worth it!! The chairs were ripped and table had a black table clothes. After the amount we paid for the entertainment they still wanted 18% gratitude!! Also if you want dessert you can add cheese cake for $5 more!!

I went with my mom and my son. We had a great time. My son even got to play a part in the mystery. He loved doing that. There were clues all in the room and the decor was awesome. There is an opportunity to purchase a " detective kit" to help with clue finding. You don't have to have it to solve the mystery.

Really solid 4-star experience here! The food was good, service was excellent (recommend Lio), and the atmosphere was above and beyond. My wife and I went for a birthday to our first murder mystery dinner, and it was awesome! Started dinner with a tomato bisque and a WHOLE lot of set up to the murder mystery. Then the first course of pasta, green beans, meatball (meatball was delicious!) alongside the majority of the mystery. With dessert and drinks came the conclusion of the mystery. Acting was great, jokes were funny, everything was inclusive. Be prepared to be involved and have a great time like we did!

I am so glad I went. I had a fun time. This show is interactive meaning you also have to participate. The singing was great and you can tell the performers enjoy getting into character. The meatball was moist and delicious. I would go to another themed show by this company.

Such a fun show!! The cast was hilarious and super energetic, they had the whole crowd engaged. The food was good, especially the tomato soup and the cheesecake! We went for my best friend’s birthday and had a great time. Definitely recommend checking it out with friends and/or family if you’re in town!

We had a ton of fun! We didn’t do the upgrade, but it wasn’t really necessary. It did stink a little that others were able to walk around with black lights to find clues that we couldn’t. We had a member of our party involved and that made the experience even better. The food was good, but average. Would definitely go back again.

I surprised my boyfriend with this murder mystery dinner show for his birthday and was an absolute blast. We were lucky to have such a good group in the room with us that all participated well. My boyfriend ended up being part of the show which made it that much more funny. The food was delicious! The service was so friendly and fast. The actors for the show were top notch with big personalities. Everything about Riga-Tony’s was 5 stars!

AMAZING. DO THIS!! As soon as you walk up to the door, youre already "playing the game". The employees and actors were amazing, our server was excellent. It was more interactive with the audience than I expected. They aren't just up on stage, theyre actively working the room. It was so cool. You have the opportunity to be one of the "players", or even just find a clue. There is plenty of time to look for clues and try to piece the puzzle together. Its literally in a strip mall, so it isn't some big flashy attraction. There are road signs here and there, and of course its listed as a thing to do. But they need way more publicity and advertising. 100% would go again!

pretty corny... but my husband was entertained and even participated, but we left before it even ended. most of the cast is pretty entertaining but the "cop" doesn't seem to know lines and it was just a lot of fumbling and hard to follow along. you essentially won't "win" without getting the add on clues for additional fees (if in a group, I'd recommend sharing one for a group). food is not great, but just as expected. the server (lio) was wonderful and the service was superb. i would not recommend but maybe we just got them on a bad day.

From the second we walked in, the staff was in character and cracking jokes. They were so friendly and really set up the atmosphere. When we got inside the dining room, there was singing and dancing, and the characters were mingling with other guests. It was all so much fun. As for the food, the appetizer (tomato bisque soup and bread) was delicious. When the main course came out, everybody at the table was disappointed. The pasta was overcooked, the sauce didn't taste good, but the meatball was delicious. For dessert, it was a cannoli. Usually I don't like cannolis and I expected not to like it, but it was actually pretty good. Overall it was worth it, the performance was unmatched.

The Cons: Food was overall terrible. Pasta was ridiculously overcooked and cold. My wife's included a hair and our friend was up sick all night. The only substitution for a meatball was green beans. Ever hear of cheese sticks? VIP upcharge was for fruit juice. Table was no better than any other in the place. Took 3 hours to do what could have been done in 90 minutes. Cast had little chemistry. Available beer was just sad. The Pros: Venue was not terrible. Decor was nice. Interaction with the audience was good. Overall: Worst $500 I've ever spent. One of the worst meals I've ever had. One of the worst 3 hours I've ever spent. If I could give it zero stars I would.

WOW that was an experience. From the moment they open the door everybody is in character. The audience participation they created was amazing. Very high energy and it's immersive from the second you get there until you leave. Food was tasty and service was very attentive. You a tell they put so much effort into this and it was such a fun experience.

Very interactive experience. They have people in the audience participate. Actors / actresses were amazing. Food was good, started off with a tomato soup, then the main course was spaghetti and a cannoli for dessert.

When looking for things to do when my mother in law came to visit I thought this should be ok. I was wrong it wasn't ok it was incredibly entertaining and we all had a blast! Our table had people from their early 20's to mid 80's and we all had a great time. We paid extra to have my mother in law be part of the show and she loved it the cast and staff treated her great. Lots of audience participation and the performers are incredibly talented and wildly funny. Our waitress was great and interacted with everyone at our table. If you're visiting Myrtle Beach or live here like us and you haven't been, give it a try . To top it off the food was also pretty tasty.

So fun! The audience interaction was great and the story line was great! Food was really good.

This was a fun evening and a great concept, but the execution wasn't ALL there. First of all they claim to have a "full" bar. That is not the case. While they do have various cocktails and beer and wine, they can't make anything simple like a titos and soda. They'll try but its not there. My husband ordered a manhattan which they said they could do but it was essentially a shot of Jameson. Plus they served these very expensive cocktails in plastic cups with crushed ice (think snow cone ice) so they were not very cold. The second thing was that this is located in a pretty run down strip mall, and our table was by the exit door overlooking the parking lot. My back was toward the action so I had to turn my chair around to see what was happening and that was not comfortable. Plus the sound wasn't great so the story was hard to follow. The cast was well engaged and I enjoyed each one of them. I just think I had an unfortunate location. The food was just OK. It wasn't BAD but it wasn't "amazing" as other's have said. It was basically manicotti that you could buy frozen or make large amounts of cheap. Along with soup that tasted like chef boyardee and a wilted salad. The cannoli was sweet and you could upgrade to cheesecake for $5 which we didn't. For $50 a person plus a lot more for drinks and tip, it didn't feel worth it. I am glad I tried it but I don't think the value is there, unfortunately. Again the cast was great and I think if the other items were executed better It would be well worth it.

Show was good but the food left something to be desired the best part of the dinner was the soup the main meal pasta with tomato sauce

Riga Tony's came recommended. I did not like having to pick up the voucher for the tickets from VME beforehand. In today's world, this can all be done electronically, so I knew a sales pitch was coming. This is a hassle when on vacation. Anyway, the show was good. The actors were great. The food was mediocre, but I get it, a set menu saves on costs. Great family fun.

Shocked that this place is getting any decent reviews. It's really terrible. This is more of a large group escape room than a show. You are expected to walk around a tightly packed dining room looking for clues (Bonus: you need to pay an extra $5 for a needed black light pen.) The mystery is both bizarre and super easy to solve. Acting is cheesy and definitely risqué for younger audience members. Food was terrible especially given the cost. A mostly broth like soup followed by bland manicotti, green beans and two decent meatballs. Tickets say soft drinks and tea included but we were told we could only have lemonade. My teens left feeling hungry and bored.

Ok let's be clear. I have a performance and theater director background so I know what I'm talking about. The crew at RigaTonys MMDS did a phenomenal job for being open a year! Don't let the fact that the "theater" is in a strip mall because I feel like it's part of the ambience of the Mobster parody. The lobby is fun and has an old prohibition speakeasy vibe. First Recommendation is try the Shotgun Sharon...very tasty! Second Recommendation get there early for a great little pre show and improv (Retro Jukebox fans will appreciate this) I don't want to give away anything else so here is what I WILL say. The SHOW is full of alot of audience participation and the performers are fun and take a lot of pride in their show and making sure the guests have a good time as they stay in character till the very end. The mystery was complex and you have a legitimate chance of figuring it out (Yes there is a winner) though my ONE critique is that the "twist" at the end end is a little convoluted. There was enough there without trying to throw people off. Also I would suggest they invest in lapel mics for EVERYONE who speaks. It's a big space and while they do a great job of circulating the room it can be hard to hear without the handheld mic. (that is nit picky because they asked for feedback). HINT: GET UP and look at and read everything. I took pictures to reference later. The FOOD is surprisingly one of the best parts of the experience. I went in with minimal expectations with the show taking center stage. I was pleasantly impressed with the four course Italian cuisine. At the End of the Day there are a lot of shows that are recycled cover performances by talented people. BUT for my dollar (and two teenagers approval), RigaTonys MMDS is a GREAT way to spend an evening with your family!

Screaming babies (couldn't hear the actors), worst food (only 1 option, pasta and a meatball) dessert was a cannoli ( we Do not like them) they charged me a trip protection fee I did not add or consent to $24.00. Ordered a glass of cheap wine $15.00 . Bottom line ...we Do Not recommend.

Fun night, with fun characters trying to solve a murder mystery. Lots of people in the audience get involved. Plot was okay but annoying you needed to buy a packet to see all the clues. Food was okay for standard banquet type service. Gluten free soup if you skip the bread. Main course of manicotti with meat balls were good. Green beans were kind of odd flavor and texture. Gluten free cheese Tortellini was good. But the dessert was by far the best. Some people had their picture taken and were offered for sale in a fun frame. For some reason everyone at our table got pics but not my hubby and me. Tables seat 8, it's fun to go with a group to fill your own table

What a fun way to spend an evening! My husband and I had recently been in a murder mystery play together so when we saw this while on vacation in Myrtle Beach we had to give it a try! You are fully immersed from the time you walk in with the host, bartender and everyone in character. You definitely forget that you are just in a place in a strip mall. My husband splurged on the VIP which gave us premium seating, a cocktail and a souvenir photo. The signature drink was delicious. A little fruity but refreshing. The bartender had a menu of featured drinks but could also make just about anything and also had several wine and beer options. A fun touch was that if you wanted to order a drink you could put the Italian flag up at your table. Mixed drinks were $10 each. Not cheap but also not ridiculously pricey either. The table also had sweet tea included with your ticket price. The show officially starts at 6, but I definitely suggest getting there earlier, even shortly after 5 when the doors open because the interaction and performances start right away. The characters wander around chatting with you and one of the performers sings some songs. You can purchase add ons (but definitely don't need to). One of the options was getting to be in the show. We didn't purchase this but I was lucky enough to be asked to play a fun character! Even if you weren't "in" the show that way the actors spent time visiting and chatting with each table and each table has fun ways to participate. You are first served a salad. There is ranch and Italian dressings preset at the table. It was a decent salad with mixed greens (and not just iceberg lettuce). Next is the tomato soup. This was my favorite part of the meal. It is plated table side first giving you bread and then pouring it into your bowl right at the table. The dinner course is manicotti, meatballs and green beans. Was it the best Italian and something I'd brag about? No, but it was still enjoyable. Dessert is a cannoli but you can also add cheesecake for $5. The cheesecake was fun because you add your own white chocolate or raspberry but you squirt them out of a squirt gun! There was only one server for the room (the night we were there there were five tables) but she was really attentive and always fast and efficient with her service. (At the end of the evening you are given the option to tip via cash app or actual cash) The show is split up between the courses and very interactive and fun. The characters stayed in character and were really fun to chat with. You can purchase an extra kit for $5 that helps you look for clues around the room but we ended up not doing that (and still guessing the murderer correctly). They announce several times the deadline for your submissions. You need to list the murderer but also the reason you think that they did it. I was decently close but someone else was closer. The one thing I do wish is that they would have read what the winning guessers answer was. After the show the cast stays in the lobby to take pictures. We had a blast and absolutely would attend another one of these shows.

Girls night out! We had a lot of fun. You need to be able to laugh at your self and at corny jokes. Definitely more crowd participation than we expected. The dinner was tasty and very filling. I loved the tomato basil soup and garlic bread. Our server was great, very attentive.

Fun dinner entertainment and the cast was really nice and engaging. Food was mediocre at best and overpriced for what was served . Think Ragu jar sauce level... also portions were small for price

From the time you walk in the door you enter the story...the food was very flavorful and the service was excellent. We were able to take part in the show which was games added bonus.

Riga Tony's Murder Mystery Dinner Show - A Fun Night Out! Four stars for Riga Tony's! This was our first murder mystery dinner and it was a blast. We weren't sure what to expect with a big crowd, but they did a great job of keeping things engaging. The show was good! It was interactive for everyone, from the kids at our table to the adults. They even pulled some people up to be part of the show, which was fun (I'm guessing they were chosen at checkin!). The jokes had a bit of an adult edge, but nothing too inappropriate for older kids. The food was surprisingly good, definitely above average for a dinner theater. We've actually been to some sit-down restaurants in Myrtle Beach that weren't as good. Here's the tip: If you're heading to Myrtle Beach, grab a coupon from those tourist booklet things and book this show. You won't regret it!

Food was fine, but the presentation was very poor. I felt it was a waste of my money

Awesome experience. Only drawback, they should not charge for the light pens and note pads. Food was OK... Characte r s were great. Highly recommend. CP Monroe

We started off with a tomato bisque soup, that was delicious. Then a floor show was going on and it was very entertaining and explaining the clues. We were placed at a table with other people and they were helpful with some clues as well. Then dinner arrived, that was a downer. The noodles were way over cooked and mushy, the meatball was good and that was finished. The noodles turned me off and that was left on the plate to be taken away. Then the show began, it was great how they included the crowd in the mix. People are chosen at random, I was chosen for the Road Kill Grill, I was providing road kill for the restaurant. It was fun being chosen, I wasn't expecting it at all. The guy finished off my part by telling everyone to give me wide distance when leaving because they could possibly be next as road kill. A lot of twists and turns and more clue fishing, the characters roamed around the room, stopped at our table for a few words, and we randomly talked about the information we had. It was unexpected the way it turned out but we kind of gathered it was the person that ended up killing Riga Tony. It was a fun night full of laughs and intrigue at every turn. Having the audience be a part of the scene was fun, it was an evening that I thoroughly enjoyed. Go and have a blast, the killer could be you, who knows?!

What a fun night. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Clues are everywhere and audience members are included in the "investigation". We surprised a cousin for their birthday and they were a character in the story. It was well worth it. The food was very tasty and for me it was filling. We left the gun and took the canoli. Thanks again to the cast the servers and everyone involved in making it a great funny night.

Highly recommend. Good entertaining night. Would do it again. Make sure to go an hour early for the pre-show. The food was good but don't expect gourmet. They have an up charge for cheesecake and it's worth it. Yes is served with the meal but they have a bar. We did not purchase the extra murder package for additional clues but was still able to follow along to solve the mystery. Very interactive. It ended promptly at 8.

Overall a really fun and engaging experience. Make sure you are on time. They start strictly at the start time. The food was okay, but you really pay for the experience. The staff was fantastic and everyone in my group had a great time.

This was so much fun!!!! From lining up to enter to leaving for the night, the staff was not only amazing, they stayed in complete character. Even the servers played a huge role in the experience. There is lots of audience participation, so you are just not "watching a show". Dinner was tasty and filling. The garlic butter sauce on the tortellini was very good. As for "all ages"- parents know their kids and can decide if they can handle the mafia/gangster language and jokes. Also, other diners will drink and play into some of the jokes, so do not be offended when this happens. If you complain after knowing you are doing a murder mystery that is advertised as mafia related (and people will be consuming alcohol l) you may not have needed to have chosen this experience for something they would not understand or care about. I can't say much more without spoilers, so I'll just say that the cost is so worth it. I will go definitely go back for a different mystery!

Was absolutely phenomenal! Food was great and they even were super accommodating for my Gluten Allergy. Even if you don't have an allergy, ask for the green beans!! Hilarious and interactive and our teens had a blast! Will recommend to everyone we know looking for things to do in Myrtle Beach. We definitely Lika the Spicy Meatball and cannot Forgetta bout it!

The food was great. Definitely second to the mystery show. If you get a chance to participate it's so fun. The service is perfect. The ambiance is definitely old world 30's mob. I recommend. It's worth every penny.

Went to dinner show with 3 generations of family. The main story line was way too rushed for any of us to grasp all the pieces of the story. The fact that some portion of the show started before 6pm - may have allowed some guests to understand the set up more completely than us. When we arrived at 5:35ish - we walked in on some instructions that already had guests moving about the venue in search of clues. They allowed us 5 minutes after final act to piece all the clues together - which felt wholly inadequate. Unfortunately, everyone in our party left very disappointed. Food was decent.

Just go. If you are hemming and hawing about spending the money, just bite the bullet and go. The best part is knowing that it's a local joint with local actors and not some corporate place. The food was plentiful and very tasty in my opinion. I searched everywhere for a coupon and couldn't find one. I figured that if we went out to dinner we would have spent half the price so what's a little extra for entertainment and supporting the arts! The acting was good, the energy was great, service was stellar, and we had a great night.

This was my first time experiencing this type of thing. I truly loved it. Cast was amazing, clues throughout the area inclining the songs that were sang by one of the actresses! Food was good and service was above par! I highly recommend this show and I can't wait to do the new western theme they got coming soon!

It was a good experience, actors do a great job, and food was tasty. We didn't see that we should be there before 6, so we felt out of the loop on what was going on. Buy the black light thing if you want to be able to see hidden message.

I am local to Myrtle Beach, thought I'd check out the show. Show was entertaining, Rigatoni stood out. There were only 3 main actors, so not hard to solve crime. Food was not great, bisque good, meatball okay but pasta bland and penne soggy. That might have done better with Chef Boyardee! Still a good experience, the canoli was good.

Let me start by saying this was the cheesiest show you could have ever imagined. Food was terrible. Mics broken, story line needs an entire refresh. Nonetheless, atmosphere was okay. Not trying to complain or anything but we wouldn't go back , not even with free cheesecake (it's an extra 5 bucks) The only good actor was the black guy. He was 3 different characters...after being killed 3 different times, completely threw us off. Might be better off checking out other show in Myrtle Beach.

It was good, but also mediocre. The food was good, but realize it is not a restaurant where you can order off of a menu. The SHOW is the thing. We both enjoyed it so the things I mention here will hopefully improve it. Rigatony the actor is ok His 'girlfriend however is played by a girl? woman? and she is weak. Prior to the show she is singing as if in a speakeasy......a woman singing in a bar today, let alone an illegal one in the 1930's has to be sexy. Bawdy, clothing is skimpy and bright. Her body and personality both have to be loud. Remember this is illegal at this time so she knows she might be arrested but doesn't care....It wouldn't be the first time. The cop is ok, but more sleezy and less wholesome. Too much talking, let the other characters tell their stories rather than him. Thye clues were interesting, but I would recommend a different and easier way to present them.... OK....cute show fair food.......

Theater was great however do NOT USE vacations made easy. We booked and paid for 6 people $311 for a Wild West theme ()We went to address on ticket and was a 30's mob theme which is still the same company by the way. Was a very nice show and people were great. We leave and Vacations made easy withdrew another $311. I would stay away and by the way the Wild West theme was cancelled due to a power outage.

The show was hilarious, had some twists so it wasn't 'easy', and was a great way to celebrate a birthday. The food was also delicious.

E for effort but the execution just wasn't there. For a Wild West themed event the decor or lack there of was not impressive. The "plot" and storyline was cheesy, I've been to middle and high school plays that were written with more creativity and more interesting. The food was certainly below average, no flavor, bland, and our entire party left wanting to go to dinner somewhere else. You can't understand everything that's being said with their sound system, some of the actors talk to fast, some of them just mumbled. Overall the experience is not worth the money, we paid $338.95 for our party of 5, the attempt to entertain and the below average food was simply disappointing.

My wife and I had a really good time at Riga-Tony's. The interaction with the performers and audience was enjoyable and most of the audience engaged with a level of competence and enthusiasm. Both performers and servers were fun to talk to. The food itself was very good. One more meatball would have been nice, but the flavor of all the courses was excellent. Get there at least 1/2 hour before so you can enjoy the introduction ambience of what is in store. Highly recommended.

We had such a fun time at this show! Staff/actors were awesome, interactive, made the night a memorable experience. Food was good, servers friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend for a good time!

We all had a great time even though we didn't solve the mystery; food was delicious Beth was out waitress and she was awesome!

The ambiance was great and the staff did an amazing job. It did take a while to get drinks from the bartenders as they only came around twice during the show. It was our first time attending and overall was a great show.

This was such a fun experience! When we drove up to the semi-abandoned strip mall this was in, I wasn't sure what we were going to walk into. However, the performers were outstanding - just as good as any of the other big name Myrtle Beach shows. The mystery was well thought out and not too convoluted. And the food was so much better than what I was expecting! It was Italian restaurant quality and there was plenty of it. Our waiter, Conner, was fantastic and we were never without drinks or anything else we needed! I hope they change up the mystery in a year or two so I can do it again!

I hate doing bad reviews because as a local I know that touristy sights can be a hit or miss- but this one just has so many things that need to be fixed. -we paid for the birthday boy in our group to be a suspect and they forgot. We did get a refund and they were apologetic but we also asked servers twice during the show to check on this for us and they assured us that he would be included. -we ordered a bottle of wine before the show and had to track down the bottle of wine through 3 different people before we finally got it. -we could not hear the majority of the show and were constantly having to stop people to ask what was said. They never announced the show was starting or asked the audience to stop talking over the hosts. We really wanted to participate and just could not figure out what was going on. It seems to me there should probably be a limit to how many guests that are allowed from the audience because it was way too much and took away from The show. The plot like was just not well thought out/explained. -the food was ok. Not terrible, not fantastic. Manicotti might has well have been frozen and reheated. The best part of the entire meal was the soup. For some reason we ended up getting our food a while after everyone else. The server took our silverware and we asked for more with dessert but we didn't get it until everyone was leaving. We did pay extra for cheesecake and the website says you get both cheesecake and the included cannoli- but we never received the cannoli which isn't a huge deal it's just something we noticed. Everyone on staff we spoke to was kind and tried to be helpful. I think most of the problems were oversight on planning/preparation. We just planned on this being a fun experience for our friends birthday and with paying $150 per couple it was just not worth that.

This is by far the best thing we did during our time in Myrtle Beach!!! We had so much fun. The soup, chicken and dessert were delicious. Staff was very attentive. The show was fabulous. The actors were great. They seemed to follow a script but were very quick to do a little improv with the people dining. The restaurant was like an old saloon. My only regret is not having one closer to my home so I can do it again!!

Located in a quiet shopping center, you will find this new attraction. Less than a year old, they have turned diner shows into a whole new interactive meaning. They incorporated many different people from large audience. The food, ahh, I've had better. Also, I was seated in the worst spot. I kept getting my chair bumped into all night from the staff. Also, my chair was facing the opposite way, so I either had to crane my neck to see what was going on or just sit facing the window. I'd avoid getting seated. Buy the overall experience was pleaent and a fun entertaining way to spend time with a friend.

The whole experience was awful. Upgraded to VIP , no need ! The place was empty yet our food was served cold and by the most unfriendly server I've experienced in a long time. The drink tickets were unusable because we couldn't find a server again to order anything except the water that was provided in a community pitcher. No one behind bar either. I still have them if anyone wants them. The show didn't hold our interest and no one we talked to came close to solving the mystery. Find something else to do and save your $300. Worst dinner show we've ever been to.

My husband and I had so much fun at Riga-Tony's! The actors were incredible from the moment we walked up to the front door. Everyone stayed in character and the plot was full of twists and turns. The guy playing Tony Junior was outstanding and very convincing as the late mobster's son. I was worried that it would be like watching a play but it was so much better than that. The show was very interactive and there were lots of opportunities to participate and get involved in the story if you wanted to. We would absolutely do this again and would recommend it to visitors and locals alike.

2 out of 4 ppl in our party did it receive food. After 30 minutes complaining to management and missing show our food appeared. A simple explanation could have been given. Walked out.