I was already accused of murder before my wine arrived. The actress in 1930s attire who’d been ignoring me suddenly turned, pointed directly across the table, and told the room she’d seen me near the scene. The table next to ours stopped talking immediately.

This is Keith & Margo’s Devil’s Back Porch. It has been called “the Rolls Royce of mystery troupes” by the Dallas press, and having now spent an evening being framed for something I didn’t do, I understand the description.

• Located on the 2nd floor of Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in Dallas
• 1930s Bonnie & Clyde speakeasy theme — the setting is part of the show
• Ticket pricing: $65–$95 per person depending on show date; full fine-dining Italian dinner included
• Decades in operation; one of the most distinctive murder mystery venues in Texas

The Venue: Why Location Matters

Most murder mystery dinners happen in hotel ballrooms or banquet rooms — functional spaces that have been temporarily transformed into dinner theater venues. Keith & Margo’s Devil’s Back Porch is the exception. It occupies the second floor of Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in Dallas as a dedicated speakeasy bar — a space designed to feel like a 1930s underground establishment regardless of whether a mystery is happening.

The Bonnie & Clyde theme isn’t a tablecloth swap and some period music. The room has the density of a genuine speakeasy atmosphere — the lighting, the bar setup, the period-appropriate details — and the mystery show plays within that environment rather than imposing a theatrical frame on a generic space.

This matters for the experience. Walking upstairs at Saint Rocco’s and finding this room is itself a small theatrical event. You’re primed for something unusual before a single actor has appeared.

The Show Format

Keith & Margo’s format: you’ve been framed for murder. You must find the real killer by dessert. Actors are seated incognito throughout the room; the mystery unravels across three acts with “a generous dose of humor, a lot of action, and a series of clues and leads which take some real unsuspected turns.”

The Dallas Press description — “the Rolls Royce of mystery troupes” — reflects the production quality. Keith & Margo’s has been running Dallas murder mystery shows for decades. The format is refined to the point where the actors know how to read a room, calibrate the humor to the specific crowd, and recover gracefully when something unexpected happens (and in improvised theater, something always happens).

Unlike The Dinner Detective’s true-crime format or The Murder Mystery Company’s more structured theatrical presentation, Keith & Margo’s occupies a middle ground: scripted enough to have narrative cohesion, loose enough to respond to audience energy in real time.

The Food: Saint Rocco’s Kitchen

The food is a genuine Saint Rocco’s Italian dinner — not hotel banquet food served in a theater setting. The kitchen preparing your meal is the same kitchen serving the restaurant downstairs.

Menu varies by show date, but expects Italian-American fine dining: pasta, veal, chicken, and fish options, with antipasto and dessert. The quality of the food is meaningfully higher than the standard murder mystery dinner circuit.

Ticket pricing ($65–$95) reflects both the show and the restaurant-quality meal. This is not a Chicken Piccata-and-NY cheesecake banquet situation — it’s dinner at a good Italian restaurant, with a mystery happening around you.

Practical tip: If you have dietary restrictions, call Saint Rocco’s directly (not just the Keith & Margo’s booking). The kitchen can often accommodate, but they need advance notice.

Who Keith & Margo’s Is For

Best for:

• Couples wanting the most atmospheric murder mystery dinner in DFW
• Bachelorette groups who want a distinctive, shareable experience
• Repeat murder mystery guests who have done the standard formats and want something different
• Fans of the 1920s–1930s speakeasy aesthetic who want to dress for it

Not ideal for:

• Large groups over 20 (the intimate speakeasy setting has limited capacity)
• People who strongly dislike being accused of things in front of strangers
• Guests who need fully accessible venues (stairs to the second floor)

Logistics

Address: Saint Rocco’s New York Italian, Dallas, TX (confirm exact address at murdermysterytexas.com) Parking: Dallas street and garage parking near Saint Rocco’s; check venue vicinity for current options Arrival: Arrive 15–20 minutes before showtime Duration: Full evening, approximately 2.5–3 hours

Practical tip: The show sells out — especially on Fridays and around holidays. Keith & Margo’s has been operating for decades in a fixed-capacity speakeasy space. Book at least 2 weeks out, and consider a month ahead for Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve.

Practical tip: The 1930s theme is most fun when you lean into it. Research Bonnie & Clyde era fashion before the show and dress accordingly — the cast notices and responds to it, and it elevates the experience for everyone at your table.

Full pricing breakdown:

• Show + dinner: $65–$95 per person depending on show date
• Pre-show downstairs at Saint Rocco’s (optional): $15–$40 per person for drinks and appetizers
• Parking: Dallas street and garage, $10–$25
• Post-show Deep Ellum: variable — budget $20–$40 per person
• Total for two for a full evening: $200–$320

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith & Margo’s the best murder mystery dinner in Dallas?

For atmosphere, food quality, and theatrical distinctiveness — yes. The 1930s speakeasy setting and fine-dining Italian menu separate it from standard dinner theater formats.

How much does Keith & Margo’s cost?

$65–$95 per person depending on show date, full dinner included.

How long has Keith & Margo’s been running in Dallas?

Decades — they are one of the most established murder mystery dinner companies in Texas.

Do I need to dress up for Keith & Margo’s?

Period attire (1930s) is appreciated and common but not required. Business casual is the minimum; dressing for the era enhances the experience.

How many people can attend Keith & Margo’s?

The speakeasy setting is intimate — better for groups under 20. Contact them directly for larger group availability.

Read the full Dallas murder mystery dinner guide for all DFW options. For date night planning specifics, see the Dallas date night guide.

For other Dallas-area murder mystery options, see the Dallas bachelorette guide and Dallas corporate guide.