I call these shows "dinnertainment".
* Pirates has a great set, but the show is dull and I didn't care for the anti-woman elements in it. Not what I want my son seeing.
* Dixie Stampede has high production standards, but I also wasn't crazy about the messages in it. It seemed to be making light of the Civil War (the audience separates itself into "North" and "South" and then roots for their teams as they play games), which, as a war about human bondage, doesn't strike me as appropriate. I also didn't like having to eat my dinner without any cutlery. They literally hand you a roast chicken and a napkin and leave you to it. I don't like eating meat off bones, and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way.
* I must have caught Sleuths on a great night. The cast was terrific and I liked its intimacy. We laughed a lot and didn't feel like cattle being crammed into a stadium.
* Arabian Nights was torturously slow and the plot was so stupid my jaw went slack. The food was awful. If you like horses, though, you could probably see past all that, because the animals are gorgeous.
* The Wantilan Luau at Universal's Royal Pacific Resort (which isn't on the poll for some reason) is very good, and a lot more authentic than you'd expect. They roast a whole pig over a pit! I also like the one thrown at SeaWorld--the food is delicious there and you can feel the drums in your bones. These two probably have the best food of all the shows, too, but the shows have less of a plot than the others.
* Medieval Times is, well, what it is. Because there are so many other shows, and this one has locations across America, I'd pick another one.
* Outta Control Magic: This is the one I haven't seen. It serves pizza and sodas, so it seems designed to please kids who don't need a fuss.
* Capone's. Just plain scary. I didn't find the cast talented, and the authenticity (both food and entertainment) was in the basement. No wonder it's the cheapest one.