Dress Up, Solve Clues and Dine: Amarillo’s Unique Evening Out

Sometimes, when it comes to an evening out in Amarillo, you want something different. The same old dinner out and maybe a movie just aren't cutting it anymore. You want something with a little excitement and maybe a little mystery. And honestly, if a murder were involved, you might be into that too.

Now don’t get it wrong: we're not asking you and your partner to turn into Bonnie and Clyde. But there is a way to have all that fun in one evening.

How about a mystery dinner?

What Is the Amarillo Mystery Dinner Experience?

There is a place in Amarillo that is bringing the mystery to your dinner, Amarillo Escape & Mystery. Yes, there might be a murder somewhere in the whodunit. Each show combines a mystery with an escape-room twist in this interactive evening.

How Does the Amarillo Escape and Mystery Dinner Work?

You’ll be part of the mystery itself, with acting, speaking roles, and plenty of guest interaction. You’ll investigate clues hidden in locked boxes, and the more you engage, the more fun you’ll have.

Upcoming Mystery Dinner Themes in Amarillo

Grimshire Academy

Saturday, November 1, 2025, you can step into the world of Grimshire, where you will be attending the retirement of Headmaster Aldous Everbright. However, Everbright is found dead, everyone is a suspect, and the murderer lurks in the crowd.

You're invited to come dressed in your best Harry Potter-themed attire. Dress in robes, as your favorite professor or a magical creature. It's time to break out those magic wands and your wizard hats.

Dinner will be a feast by Amarillo's famed Chef Bud.  Cost is $65 per person, and tickets may be purchased here.

Treasure Hunt

It's time to go on a Treasure Hunt on Saturday, November 16, 2025.  You'll enter the home of treasure hunter Cornelius Covington. Covington had magnificent treasures hiding in his home, including a prized diamond gifted to his wife, Josephine, but it vanished after his death. Another wealthy treasure hunter, Reginald, arrives, and shortly thereafter, a murder occurs. The hunt for the whodunit begins, and no one is safe. Find the murder and the treasure.

Come dressed in your favorite treasure hunter outfit. Dinner will be a feast by Amarillo's famed Chef Bud. Cost is $65 per person, and tickets may be purchased here.

Love on the Titanic

On December 6, 2025, you'll take off on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. The captain has planned a magnificent evening of fun and entertainment as you voyage across the ocean. There’s even a wedding planned, but soon the Captain and crew seem uneasy, and something mysterious is happening aboard the ship. What could it be?

Come dressed in your favorite Titanic-themed outfits or wear from the early 1900s. Dinner comes courtesy of Amarillo’s famed Chef Bud. Cost is $65 per person, and tickets may be purchased here.

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Dickens of a Christmas

What would a mystery dinner be without a little Christmas? On Saturday, December 20, you'll enter the world of Charles Dickens. A body has been found on Miss Havisham's property. Who is it?  The fiancé who left 25 years ago, or is it you?  Prepare to dive into this Christmas mystery.

Come dressed in your favorite ugly Christmas sweater or your favorite Charles Dickens character. Dinner will be a feast by an Amarillo-famed chef. Cost is $65 per person, and tickets may be purchased here.

Where Do the Amarillo Escape & Mystery Dinners Take Place?

All mystery dinners take place at the Cactus Cove Inn & Suites, 2501 E. Interstate 40. Doors open at 6 pm, and the mystery starts at 7 pm. Water and tea are included, and guests are welcome to BYOB

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Why Amarillo’s Mystery Dinners Are the Perfect Night Out

The great thing about mystery dinners is the excitement. You're no longer just sitting at a booth with your partner or best friend. You are immersing yourself in a story and trying to solve a mystery. Plus, who doesn't love dressing up?

Don’t miss a little mystery and some fun with Amarillo Escape & Mystery.