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Chef, Tim Johnstone, has brought The Giggle Dam to an outstanding level of culinary excellence! Along with your two appetizers (Mexcellent Taco Chips & Salsa, with chef's choice of soup or salad) and an absolutely scrumptious surprise dessert, Tim offers a choice of 4 delectable entrees which change nightly to ensure variety.
Went to the Giggle Dam with some family.
I had been to Maz & Me's dinner theater back when it was on Davie Street (think early 90's). It was good, but the food left a lot to be desired.
Fast forward to a similar concept, but in PoCo and it is the Giggle Dam.
This is a whole evening affair, reservations are required. It is dinner theater/variety show, not a drop in and eat place.
The food was really good. There was a choice of chicken, beef, fish and vegetarian pasta (all served with a sprig of parsley because it is cheap and looks nice). The sides were potatoes and veggies. Salad was served before along with rolls (sometimes they serve soup). The portions were generous and the food quality was quite good considering the volume and that it was pretty much all served at once.
Drinks (purchased separately) were good. The Cesar was good (not too spicy), the Pina Colada (Chi Chi) was good (they used a good mix). I was a little disappointed in my Singapore Sling, but they corrected it when asked by adding some grenadine.
The show was awesome. A little bawdy, a little hokey, but do not underestimate the musical talent of these performers. After the funny First Act, the second Act featured tributes and covers to various artists. The performers are extremely musically talented and have excellent stage presence. The Second Act was my favourite part.
The performers and servers will interact with audience, and even have some audience participation. It is all good silly fund.
A little note about the bill at the end. Taxes are added to both your drinks AND to the price of the dinner (so $55.00 for the dinner/show plus whatever you drink and HST is added). Also, an 18% gratuity is added to both the $55 and whatever you order to drink). The staff are well worth this, I'm only mentioning it here so that there is no shock for someone who might attend.
All in all - a good time. I'll be back.
I'll remind once again - purchase tickets as if going to a show at a theater. It is dinner theater and not a drop in restaurant.
We went to the Giggle Dam for the 5pm show for our friends birthday. Once we got there the hostess greeted us and helped us find our friends who were seated in the huge group of people. The place was packed. We were a bit late but were greeted promplty by our server, he took our names and our drink order. The show had started with it's "Canadian Christmas" theme, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was hoping for it to be funny... surprisingly it was awesome!
Before dinner/show the MC reads off a chart to the crowd explaining the 4 choices of enrtrees: Roasted Chicken, Roast Beef, Salmon and a Vegerterain option. Shortly after they take your dinner order and have a few skits.. the skits are over and you have a plate in front of you. It was all about timing.. we were impressed on how organized everything was. The meal includes: Chips and Salsa, a soup course with bread, a main dish and a dessert. I have to say the food was pretty good, what you expect when they only give you 4 options to choose from, made ealry and kept warm; you can tell thats they way they have everything ready to go. I had the salmon and it was lovely; I wouldn't recommend eating the "baby shrimp" they offered as a 'garnish' it looked wierd. But overall satisfactory and actually quite filling.
The service overall was good, our server was failry quick... either way you were destracted by the show and dont realize how long it takes. He was also quite funny.
The show was great. We were surprised of how funny, upbeat, musical and creative it was.
This place offers something different and for great value. I'd rather drive the 40 mins from Vancouver to Poco than go to Yuk Yuk's on Burrard anyday. Our party of 10 really enjoyed their time and we will definalty be back.
"Call them instead of using online reservation!!!"
I had a great time there. But because their stupid online resevation system, I almost lost the chance to wach the show with my family. Call them and confirm your reservation. Don't rely on online reservation system. Their contact system is also not working. Enjoy the great show..................................
FGP family and local friends
This place was outstanding upon visit.
While the food was decent, it was definitely not the top notch. However, this place is beyond the food.
You get a troupe of servers who are extremely hilarious, and often act out scenes and plays on the stage. The night we went, there was a 2 - 3 hour long show parody of TV shows. The humor was outstanding, and the cast was brilliant.
The accompanying musicians, 2 of them, gives a bolster of sound that sounds like it comes from an entire orchestra.
The servers are friendly and careful, taking orders to their best ability. unsuspecting audiences are even pulled on to the stage to become involved with the plays and scenes!
This is a perfect place to visit for dates, as well as small parties, and close friends. Give it a try!
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