USA · DINNER EXPERIENCES
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Good dinner experiences sell out first once the season starts. Below are the 15 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Steamboat NATCHEZ evening jazz cruise from the French Quarter with Dukes of Dixieland and optional Creole dinner buffet.
“The cruise was nice but the food was terrible. I would recommend only doing the cruise and skip the buffet.”
A 10-12 minute Las Vegas night helicopter flight over the Strip, plus optional Bonefish or Pampas dinner with hotel transfers.
“Well…it was a crap ride. We were in seats 5 & 6 which was right behind the pilot. It is NOT a luxury helicopter- think MASH copter with 7 people stuffed inside. From these seats we saw glimpses of the strip a lot of residential areas and no true scenery to take pictures. If it was optional we would have requested a refund. Lesson learned. That said, the employees of the company were nice.”
A 2-hour evening steamboat jazz cruise on the Mississippi with Dukes of Dixieland, captain narration, and optional Creole dinner buffet.
“Honestly, music while waiting in line was quite loud. Loved the lady playing it, but it was echoing into the shelter to the point of a headache. Only thing...”
Polynesian Fire Luau in Myrtle Beach pairs a lei greeting, buffet dinner, and Polynesian song-and-dance show with a Samoan fire knife finale.
“Wow, what a show the fire demonstration of fire dance the dancing singing the participation of the audience they pull up on stage. It was just a fabulous night. The dinner was delicious. I would highly recommend it.”
Key West sunset dinner cruise with tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, live steel drums and DJ, plus top-deck sunset views.
“Prepare to wait for at least an hour at port to board, as they like you to get there in time to sign the waiver. Food was good, staff was very friendly and helpful. We boarded with a large non English speaking tour group, that dominated all the spaces. Music was geared towards them in their native language, trying to dance was difficult as they crowded the dance floor. I would hesitate to book this tour.”
Luau Kalamaku at historic Kilohana Plantation on Kauai, with buffet dinner, open bar, and a high-energy Polynesian show with fire poi.
“Very well organized with excellent service. The staff did exceptionally well keeping things moving and considering the number of customers, no small feat. The entertainment was lovely and in more story form than I've seen in the past so nice change. Food was good but typical of a luau. Huge selection so you can't go hungry! There other opportunities to check out more about the plantation itself and it's past history which to me, is a must. All in all, great experience!”
Escape Reality Branson magic dinner show with audience participation and a 3-course dinner at The Hughes Brothers Theatre.
“We loved how up close and personal-able he was. He was amazing and did mind blowing tricks we had never seen before. I can’t wait to bring my grandkids back on our next trip to Branson! We are FANS!”
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi with live music and an optional Creole buffet. Great night views.
“Very nice night cruise down the Mississippi. Staff was very friendly and the jazz band was enjoyable.”
Enjoy a 3-hour Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise from Chelsea Piers with live music, a plated dinner, and skyline views on both rivers.
“Romantic high end experience and lovely cruise around lower Manhattan! Good food- exceptional service and a great band! Was a fun time!”
2.5-hour NYC dinner cruise from Pier 61 with a fresh buffet, unlimited tea and coffee, DJ music, and skyline views from the deck.
“The Spirit of New York needs an overhaul. The A/C system leaks condensation onto tables, in our case directly on Mom’s dinner. We moved to another table and the leak then fell on my wife’s clothing. Ladies lavoratory was unusable which made for an uncomfortable return. The city skyline and Statue of Liberty are of course beautiful, but I would recommend another line if you can. Unless City Cruises invests in maintenance of the vessels, these problems will persist. Food was good. Beers 10/12 each. Cocktails 18/20/22 each. They brought two of us the wrong cocktails, saying they hadn’t the ingredients for the original orders. Service was inexperienced but very…”
Nashville General Jackson Showboat lunch or dinner cruise with hotel pickup, Southern buffet, and live comedy, music, and dancing.
“great night out. Loved the entertainment on hurricane deck prior to cruise variety show was terrific”
Sunset horseback ride in Red Rock Canyon from Las Vegas, then campfire BBQ, s’mores, and cowboy-style entertainment under the stars.
“The ranch and the tour guides were excellent very friendly kind and compassionate my daughters first time on a horse on a trail like this she was scared but they talked her through it and she had a ball. Would recommend it highly”
Cowboy dinner on the Colorado River, then a slow cruise and an old-school sound-and-light show on the canyon wall.
“Super nice dinner and the many thanks to all of the crew”
3-hour sunset catamaran cruise from Kona to Kealakekua Bay with historian storytelling, dinner, live Hawaiian music, and ocean wildlife.
“It was great, the food was great, the crew was great. I'd do it again! Capt. Erica was great as we're the rest of the crew.”
San Diego Harbor dinner cruise with a gourmet meal, sparkling welcome drink, skyline views, and optional open bar on the Spirit of San Diego.
“Everything was perfect!! Had a great time!! Dinner was sooo good!! Had chicken and steak and the DJ was amazing”
