I really enjoyed this place. It was a great night, that my wife and I needed together and we are glad we laughed all night and the food was great.
This is a fun place. We have been to the show many times and enjoyed it every time. We always take our friends that visit us the always like the show. Not only do you have the stage show but the magicians perform at your table and it is really something to experience. The trip to Martinez is worth the time.
We went to the dinner show on January 17, 2014 as a part of our Ladies' Weekend in the bay area. The food was superb, the entertainment was great fun and we all had a fantastic time! Both my daughter and my daughter-in-law got to be magician's assistants up on stage and they had a blast. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun, fun evening.
Only $69 and you get dinner and Theater its Awesome. Plus its family owned and the talent is so great. They have a vegetarian dinner as well which is always a plus.
This is the perfect spot for a birthday celebration. The host and other magicians do magic tricks at your table while you wait for dinner. They have you either laughing or shaking your head in amazement! The food is really very good, several entrees, yummy salad, etc. The venue is small enough that everyone has a great view of the magic on the small stage. You will promise yourself that you will return again after just one evening. Oh, and you will just love the owner who has the most mischevious twinkle in his eyes. Good clean fun!!!
my wife and i have been here several times, usually for special occasions or with out of town guests. dinner is ok, but what you're really there for is the show, which is always entertaining and fun. great for kids, family special events, or anytime you want to do something different.
Every weekend Gerry Griffin hosts the California Magic Dinner Theatre in Martinez, California. To begin with the food is excellent. Sit down with your family and friends to enjoy a delightful meal. Before the meal and while you are eating strolling magicians come to your table to whet your appetite for the upcoming show on the stage. Gerry is an excellent emcee and the headliner will amaze you. Be sure to make reservations early or you won't be able to get in.
Our party of six, ranging in age from 9 to 67, absolutely loved the entire evening. We can't say enough good things about the food (we all had their signature beef/chicken meal and fell in love with the butter & herb sauce that is served with it), the personnel, the quaint atmosphere, and of course the degree of magical talent. This evening exceeded all expectations. What a little gem in Martinez!
Campy, schmaltzy And pure entertainment for all ages. Don't go expecting high end magic acts, go to be entertained by budding magicians. The food was generous and pretty darn good. The ambience is perfect for a small dinner theater with a twist. Good family fun in our own backyard.
I've lived in Martinez for 4 years and finally got around to booking sufficiently in advance - it's usually sold out. Entertainment from the moment you walk in. The servers are amongst the performers! Other performers not on stage or serving are also mingling in the crowd doing tricks, perhaps budding professionals or darned good amateurs. When I say "crowd" the term is liberal - the place couldn't seat 50. Because it is so small, almost everyone who makes eye contact is likely to be personally engaged somehow. The natural seating arrangement is 4 to a table. Our party of 7 took two tables moved together.The drink selection is a not extensive, but I'm sure anyone can find something to suit, and is reasonably priced.The food was good enough - small salad and a soup to start, followed by steak and chicken over risotto with roasted vegetables - nothing too special. The dessert was quite tasty; a selection of hand-made treats.The MC, Gerry, and the two headliners were wonderful, especially in such a small venue. My expectations were high, and they were exceeded handily. Time and again we all just looked at each other shaking our heads, saying "how did he DO that?!" Plenty of humor mixed into the tricks makes for a great evening.Martinez has plenty of on-street free parking on weekend evenings, if not on Main, then nearby side streets. Plan to show up when the doors open to take maximum advantage of the pre-show entertainment.If this were a restaurant review I'd give 4 and 5 stars for ambiance, service and value, and 3 stars for the food.