Toby's Dinner Theatre, Columbia

We've been going to Toby's for over a decade and have seen 7 shows at the Columbia location. For starters, Toby's offers a dinner-and-a-show experience that's intimate and laid back. The dining tables are arranged around the stage, so you're never more than 25 feet from the action. The layout is symmetrical, so any side is equal to another. The best tables are very close to the acting. The food is buffet style and the actors in the show take beverage and dessert orders. They've had some shows that ranged from good to great. Our latest show was Hunchback of Notre Dame. It wasn't my favorite story or set but the singing was incredible. The three leads were outstanding. There is usually one or two stand-out performances. This one had three. I highly recommend them as a local group and as a low-stakes introduction to people who haven't ever experienced theater.

Very good food and the performance was nice. Some really good singers. There is a discount for elder folks. Cash bar and ice cream stand too. Highly recommend this dinner theater. We are going again.