15 Dining Experiences in Vienna to Book Before You Go

1.3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $85Our pick

Board the MS Blue Danube, MS Vindobona or MS Wien for a three-hour evening cruise, a sparkling elderflower aperitif and a served three-course dinner with meat, fish or vegetarian choices. The route uses the Danube Canal and passes through locks to reach the Danube, so expect a relaxed meal and river views, not a close-up tour of Vienna’s old town.

“Food was great and the ambience on the trip was amazing,seeing Vienna lit up at night was pretty good”

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2.Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 930 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

Spend about five hours at Schönbrunn Palace, starting with an after-hours, self-guided audio tour of imperial rooms. Then walk to a nearby restaurant for a three-course Austrian dinner before a Mozart and Strauss concert in the Orangery. Seating options vary; VIP includes priority access, two drinks, a program and a free cloakroom.

“Loved seeing the Palace after hours with no crowds. There was approximately 30 people in the group. We each received a listening device for the tour of the Palace, which lasted around one hour. Then we were escorted to the restaurant, which was next to the Palace. I had a vegetarian dish. My dish was jus ok. Nothing great. Everyone else had meat. The concert was next to the restaurant. Total time was almost two hours with an intermission. The orchestra was amazing and the acoustics were great. Overall an enjoyable experience.”

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3.Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 755 reviews · from $161

Spend about six hours at Schönbrunn Palace, starting with an after-hours self-guided tour and an audio guide in 16 languages. Then sit down to a three-course Austrian dinner before a concert of Mozart, Strauss, and opera highlights, performed by an orchestra with two singers. Seating perks vary by ticket category.

“Tour was quite short but interesting, dinner was nice and I really loved the concert!”

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4.Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 730 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours at The Mirage in Vienna’s Prater for a three-act Strauss Dinner Show, with a 20-piece orchestra, ballet, soprano, violin solos and audience interaction led by a conductor-host. A freshly prepared four-course Austrian-inspired dinner is included, with classic, vegetarian and children’s menus. Drinks cost extra, and seat position can affect your view.

“Fantastic. Couldn’t recommend it more. The opera singer was amazing as was the conductors entertainment. Fantastic all round.”

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5.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 1 day · from $33Best value

Book priority seating at Hard Rock Cafe Vienna for a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric menu. Choose from burgers, chicken, salad and other mains, then browse music memorabilia and the Vienna Rock Shop. The cafe also has an outdoor terrace and a space for local acoustic sessions.

“Great food excellent value for money the staff were friendly which made the whole experience positive. Both my teenage daughters loved it too.”

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6.Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 590 reviews · from $97

Spend about two hours in the Wiener Rathauskeller for a three-course meal and a live Austrian music show. Hear operetta favorites, Alpine folk tunes and Viennese waltzes, with singers and dancers performing in three scenes. The $97 price includes dinner and the show, but not drinks.

“A lovely show and a great meal. Thoroughly enjoyed this well thought out entertainment in the perfect venue. Compliments to all involved.”

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7.Culinary Experience at Restaurant Stefanie

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 526 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

At Restaurant Stefanie, inside Vienna’s oldest hotel, you’ll sample seven Austrian specialties and hear about the dishes associated with Imperial Vienna. Expect a generous meal featuring schnitzel, boiled beef, goulash and three desserts, with beer, wine and coffee included. The experience lasts about two hours, though the meal is served at your own table rather than as a guided tour.

“The food was awesome (especially the dessert selection) and the staff were very friendly, professional and spoke perfect English. The gift was so cute! This dinner was the highlight of my layover in Vienna.”

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8.Dinner & Concert at Schönbrunn Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 481 reviews · from $116

Start with a three-course Viennese dinner at a restaurant a few minutes’ walk from Schönbrunn Palace, then hear the palace orchestra perform Mozart and Strauss with two opera singers at the Orangery. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, concert admission is at 8:00 PM, and music starts at 8:30 PM. Vegetarian meals need to be requested in advance.

“One can skip the dinner. The concept is of a much better quality”

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9.Strauss Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 395 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

At the Mirage in Vienna’s Prater area, the Strauss Dinner Show pairs a live performance by 20 artists with a four-course set menu. Expect polkas, waltzes including The Blue Danube, dance and singing, plus interactive moments. The show begins at 7:00 pm; drinks cost extra, and some seats have limited views of the stage.

“We had a fantastic time and we recommend. Both the food and entertainment were wonderful! Just remember the cost of beverages is separate from the admission price.”

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10.Evening at Schönbrunn Palace Vienna: 3-course Dinner and Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Start with a three-course Viennese dinner at a restaurant near Schönbrunn Palace, then hear Mozart and Strauss performed by the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra at the Orangery. The program features opera singers and ballet dancers. Choose from four seating categories; VIP adds priority access and complimentary drinks. The evening lasts about four hours.

“Beautiful setting, orchestra, vocalists first rate, lovely dinner-highly recommend! Friends did the audio tour-wish I had as well Viator needs to give better guidance for ticket pickup-takes place in Orangery-ticket pickup is there not at palace ticketing”

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11.Mozart Concert and Austrian Delights Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 170 reviews · from $158

Start with an aperitif and three-course dinner at the Grand Hotel Vienna, then walk about 400 meters to the Musikverein for Mozart, the Blue Danube, and the Radetzky March. The evening lasts three hours. Dinner and concert admission are included, but drinks and transport are not.

“No one met us at the door, just a sign pointing to the restaurant. The meal was served in an area outside of the main restaurant overlooking the lobby, by a group of rather inexperienced waiters. Lots of shouting at one another, mixed-up orders and general confusion. Food was ok but nothing special, and the drinks prices were enormous. The map given to us directed us to the opera house after the meal (a completely different building). When we got to the venue we found we had been assigned seats up on the balcony at the far end of the hall. We had booked 'A' grade tickets; so at least…”

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12.Mirage Vienna: Burlesque Spectacular – Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

At the Mirage in Vienna’s Prater, about 20 international performers bring burlesque, circus skills, and variety acts to a live band’s soundtrack. Host Russell The Love Muscle Brunner leads three show blocks in English, with four dinner courses served through the evening. Expect an intimate room, assigned seating, and table service.

“Thank you very much! We’re delighted to hear everything was perfect. We look forward to welcoming you again.”

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13.Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At Vienna’s first Hard Rock Cafe, you can use a mobile voucher for priority seating and choose a two-course Gold menu or three-course Diamond menu. Expect familiar American-style dishes, soft drinks, coffee or tea, rock memorabilia, two bars, and an outdoor terrace. The restaurant also hosts acoustic sets featuring local musicians.

“Locale molto bello, personale cordiale e gentiele. La prenotazione col sito è andata come doveva e risulta quindi affidabile. Consigliato!”

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14.Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · from $98

At Vienna’s Rathauskeller, an ensemble of singers, dancers, and musicians presents Austrian folk traditions and operetta in three scenes, with dinner served between them. Expect Tyrolean dance, a Sound of Music selection, and music inspired by the Danube. The meal includes Viennese starters, braised beef, and Kaiserschmarrn. Drinks cost extra.

“This was a very nice dinner. The music was very good and the dancing and signing were wonderful. Would have been nice to hear more music from The Sound of Music, as it is actually mentioned in the description. Also, some signage outsiRead more”

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15.Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $167

Start at the Grand Hotel Wien’s 1870 Restaurant Terrace Lounge for a three-course Austrian dinner and rooftop views, then attend a roughly two-hour Vienna Mozart Orchestra concert at the Musikverein. Dinner may be before or after the performance. Choose a seating category, and plan separately for drinks, the concert program and the venue’s wardrobe fee.

“Het was super avond.Het eten was redelijk maar de muziek maakte alles goed. Werkelijk geweldig. Echt de moeite waard”

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