Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

We came as a family of 6 as a Christmas gift for Mom, and she really loved it (the most important part). The entire experience took 4.5 to 5 hours! We came at 5pm, were promptly seated upstairs for a sit down dinner with tablecloths and cloth napkins. Then, it was time to move to the theater for the show. At intermission, we had dessert and settled our bill, before continuing the show. It's not my typical cup of tea, but I'll share my opinions anyway. Ambiance (2/5)Outdated, but it may fit their target customers. We sat in the balcony area and had the best view of the choreography. Service (5/5)Excellent service the entire night. Show Production (4/5)We saw "White Christmas". The cast was pretty good. The story started slow, but it ended nicely. Live Orchestra (5/5)Amazing sound quality! They were perfect. Food (3/5)Make sure to read some reviews and check out some pictures before you order. Food could have been better, but we don't really come here for the food. Drinks (4/5)SO many options and many of them were delicious! From Baileys Hot Cocoa, to Wine and Margaritas, it seemed they had all the options. Diversity (1/5)I was completely shocked that the cast and staff at Chanhassen Dinner Theater seemed to have ZERO Asian representation. I noticed a few African Americans and possibly some Latino representation, but not nearly enough to represent the local population. As someone who values inclusivity and sees the importance of representation in every space, it was SO disappointing. A theater like Chanhassen has such a big platform--they can and should do better. Diversity matters, and the arts should reflect all of us.

CDT is an interesting place to review. What's the focus of the place? Certainly the entertainment. But at the same time, it is a ":dinner theatre" so there is some expectation that the whole package would make for the experience. That being said, having been here a few times, the whole package misses the mark a bit. First, it should be said that the service and atmosphere is quite nice. It would be nice to have private seating for couples, but I understand there's a desire and need to get as many folks in the space as possible. So, take note, if you are a party of two, you will likely end up at a table with four others if the show is sold out. There is half circle booth seating, but take note that the seating looks pretty tight for a larger person. You are seated by a host/hostess and then quickly greeted by a server to get your meal started.The meals from which to choose are of a good variety. Included with the ticket purchase is a selection of about a dozen options for your entree. Appetizers, add-ons, drinks, and desserts cost extra. There are also a few upgrade options for an entree. I decided to go the route of an upgrade and ordered the prime rib as the waitress said she really liked it. I was disappointed. The prime rib was medium rare as I ordered it, but had little flavor and was lukewarm. The sides of two baby red potatoes and green beans were also lukewarm. Overall, from the basic side salad and rolls to the entree, the meal was lackluster. The cocktails were ok. There is a decent selection of beers, cocktails, and wines. The show itself was decent. Overall, a nice evening with the bride. I simply wish the food was better.

This was our first experience at chanhassen dinner theatres. We went to the comedy show and were wonderfully impressed and laughed our butts off. It's all improve with fun skits that get the crowd involved. It was very hilarious and entertaining! Tickets for just the show are $28 and for twenty dollars more you can get dinner. There's a large parking lot and also a small parking ramp available. It gets busy since they run multiple shows/events in the same night. It was easy to find our show because they have workers to direct you to where you need to be. Dinner was served before the show. The main entrees are included with your dinner ticket but you can select appetizers and add ons for extra. The food was pretty average, nothing too impressive but not bad by any means. They had some fun cocktails we tried and enjoyed. Dinner was around 6pm and the show starts at 8pm and goes till 10pm. It was a great experience for us. Next time we will probably skip the dinner and come to the show. All the seating was in view of the stage and it didn't feel too cramped in there at all.

Absolutely amazing venue! We were recently to see Beautiful, and the whole experience was exceptional. The theater is the perfect size, so there is no bad seat in the house. The tables and chairs are solid and comfortable. The food is cooked to order and timed to perfection. Nothing is rushed, and the staff makes you feel like family. The show was incredible! I can't wait to spend many more magical evenings here.

Tickets include lunch and the show with your choice of an entree. Everything is an add-on, lettuce, tomato, onion for the burger costs more. Add in a slice of bacon and your free burger lunch costs $4-5 more. The menu is very pedestrian, think roadside diner style food. Don't let the "dinner theater" part throw you as everything other than your basic entree is going to cost more. Water is available but drinks are at a premium. The servers here seem to be overtaxed, running from table to kitchen, we see ours every 5-10 minutes but she's very good. She is covering a lot of diners. Tables seat six, so if you are a couple you will be seated with others. The decor is tired, chair upholstery and carpets could use a refresh.It's a good place to see a show, I find the dinner part of the deal only frustrates me.It's a stand alone facility with lots of parking. Set expectations appropriately and the Chanhassen Dinner Theater can be a fun night out!The dinner part is a 2, theater experience is a 4, together they are a 3. Just learned there is a mandatory $20 server gratuity on your dinner bill. Unfortunate as this means their servers are probably underpaid too. What a ripoff, lowering dinner to a 1 making the experience total a 2. I won't be back unless amnesia sets in, this place doesn't deserve your business...

New Year's Eve dinner & Mick Sterling Vintage Las Vegas show. Trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, violin, piano, Congo drum. Frank Sinatra & Judy Garland classics.

Just seen beautiful, the musical. So fun. Not a bad seat in the house.The food was very good.

Recently went to Prom at the Chanhassen dinner theater! The service was soooo great! They were helpful with questions about the menu and very clear about timing of when the food would arrive before and mid show. I loved the Atlantic salmon with smoky red onion & poblano glaze, wild rice pilaf and grilled asparagus. I would recommend the salmon!! It wasn't overdone and the glaze was the perfect addition. For appetizers, we ordered the sampler platter which included coconut shrimp, mozzarella sticks, pot stickers and artichoke dip. Dessert I had to go with a yummy mint shake! The venue has such a long history and character to it! I can't wait to bring my family to another upcoming show!

4.5 million Chicken Chanhassen since they opened in 1968! I love this meal served with green beans and root veggies and wild rice dressing. Yum. Many people order chicken, sirloin or Orange Roughy. They have the service and delivery down to a science, including pre-ordering you dessert for intermission! And then . . Could the atmosphere be any more electric! The Jersey Boys! What a trip down memory lane . . . BIG GIRLS DONT't cry!

Stopped here last night for the Prom show and it was fun! Our server was on it and I like that they ask you what you want during the intermission beforehand and bring it right away when it's time! We ordered the appetizer sampler which had mozzarella sticks, crunchy coconut shrimp which I loved, dumplings and spinach dip. The chips that came with our dip were stale but I wasn't too worried about the dip anyway. I believe dinner comes with your ticket but appetizers, drinks and upgrades are extra. I like how the tables are set up so that there isn't a bad spot in the house!