From our sponsors:
The Dinner Detective
Select nights through 2026
6-8:30pm | $74.95+ | 15+
See website for updated schedule + Tickets: thedinnerdetective.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown
319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204
The Dinner Detective is an interactive murder mystery dinner experience. Actors are planted throughout the room as fellow guests and are not in costume. The crime scene is the entire venue. Nobody knows who the killer is, and nobody knows who might be a performer. That tension is exactly what makes it unlike any other dinner theater in Portland. Guests enjoy a full plated dinner while interrogating suspects, gathering clues, and working to solve the case before the night ends. The detective who cracks it wins a prize package.
Every ticket includes a three-course dinner featuring a mixed green salad, choice of Roasted Rosemary Chicken, Rockfish, or a Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potato entree, and a Flourless Chocolate Torte for dessert. A fully stocked bar is available throughout the performance. Wait staff gratuity is included. Beverages and performer gratuity are separate.
The experience works for couples, friend groups, corporate teams, birthday celebrations, and anyone looking for a genuinely different night out in Portland. No prior experience is needed. First-timers compete on equal footing with returning guests.
Upcoming performances:
- Saturday, May 16
- Saturday, June 13
- Saturday, June 27
- Saturday, July 18
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the check-in start time to avoid missing the opening. Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated with advance notice at the time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much do tickets cost? General admission tickets start at $74.95 per person. Local taxes and fees are added at checkout. Performer gratuity is optional and not included in the ticket price. Pricing may increase for high-demand dates and holidays.
- What is included with my ticket? Every ticket includes the full dinner, the murder mystery show, wait staff gratuity, and a prize package for the top sleuth who comes closest to solving the crime. Beverages are available for purchase at the bar throughout the night.
- What is the age limit? The Dinner Detective enforces a strict minimum age of 15. No guests under 15 are permitted, including infants, toddlers, or young children.
- What should I wear? Business casual to dressy casual is the standard. Nice jeans are acceptable. Shorts, t-shirts, and hats are not permitted. Guests who do not meet the dress code will be turned away at the door.
- Do I have to participate? Participation is encouraged but not required. The show is interactive by design, and other guests may approach and interrogate you as part of their own investigation, but you are never forced to take center stage.
- Is it good for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions? The Dinner Detective hosts special occasions regularly, including birthday groups, anniversaries, marriage proposals, and corporate events. Groups with separate reservations can request to be seated together by noting the primary party name during checkout.
- Can I get a gift certificate? Yes. Gift certificates are available with instant delivery at thedinnerdetective.com/portland/gift-certificates-murder-mystery.
Shows run select Saturdays at Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown. Note that ticket sales close at 8:30 AM on the day of each show, and seats sell out regularly.
Parking: Valet available at $21 per vehicle. Street parking $2.20/hour with no fees after 7 PM. Cards only, no cash. Bar: Available throughout the entire performance