The 15 Dining Experiences in Austria That Earn Their Price

1.3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise

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

Spend three hours aboard DDSG Blue Danube’s MS Blue Danube, MS Vindobona, or MS Wien, with a welcome drink, reserved table, and freshly prepared three-course meal. Choose pork, red mullet, or a vegetarian main. Expect a romantic setting, friendly English-speaking crew, and a route that includes the Danube Canal, locks, and a shorter stretch of the Danube.

“A very pleasant journey on the boat, with an excellent meal. After the main course we could go outside to enjoy the sunset and views on Vienna. It was quite hot inside where the meal was served. A bit of airco would have been really nice. It was fun to have to go through the lock between the Danue and the canal (2x). The pirce of the meal and the additional drinks was very reasonable and good value for money.”

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2.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,424 reviews · from $93

Spend about 3.5 hours at Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress with a three-course dinner at the Panorama Restaurant and a classical concert. Ride the funicular up and down at no extra cost, enjoy city views, and hear Mozart alongside Haydn, Bach, Schubert, Dvorak, or Strauss. Choose Classic or VIP dining, with drinks included only in the Golden VIP option.

“Wonderful food and service. Incredible location. Excellent performers and very spirited!”

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

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

Enter Schönbrunn Palace after closing, explore its imperial rooms with a self-guided audio tour, eat a three-course Austrian dinner nearby, then hear Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery. Choose your concert seat carefully, arrive early for the unclear meeting point, and request a vegetarian meal ahead of time.

“Finding the meeting location is a challenge but the experience is fantastic. The tour of the palace was quick but informative. We went to the palace several hours before the tour began and were able to enjoy the Christmas market outside . The dinner was on the palace grounds, the waiter was very kind and attentive and the chef was able to provide a good gluten free meal. The concert was fabulous. VIP tickets gave us front row seats at the concert.”

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4.Mozart Concert with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 835 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100Top rated

Spend 150 minutes at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe’s oldest restaurant, with opera singers and the Amadeus Consort Salzburg. You’ll hear arias from *The Magic Flute*, *Figaro*, and *Don Giovanni* between courses of a three-course dinner inspired by 18th-century recipes. Book ahead, arrive before 7 p.m., and budget extra for drinks.

“It was a great night. Fabulous food, and wonderful music.”

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5.Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

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

Spend six hours at Schönbrunn Palace with an after-hours audio tour in 16 languages, a three-course Austrian dinner, and a Mozart and Strauss concert in the Orangery. Arrive by 5:15 PM, collect your tickets at the palace entrance, and expect the concert to finish around 10:15 PM. Category A and VIP seats add useful extras.

“A lovely evening with the very infotmative after-hours tour of the Schonbrunn palace, the dinner in the restaurant nearby and to end the evening the wonderful classical concert of Mozart and Strauss in the Orangerie. Very recommendable!”

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6.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 with a 20-piece orchestra, soprano, ballet dancers, violin soloists, and an engaging conductor. The three-act show mixes Strauss favorites with lighter modern numbers, while you enjoy a freshly prepared four-course Austrian dinner. Choose classic, vegetarian, or children’s dishes.

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

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

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

Eat at Hard Rock Cafe Vienna on Rotenturmstrasse with priority seating and a choice of two set menus. Choose burgers, chicken, salmon, salad, or a vegan-friendly Moving Mountains burger, then finish with dessert and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Add the Rock Shop and Vienna-only merchandise to your visit.

“Staff members were all really lovely and we felt welcome even though we were probably the oldest there.The food was fine too.”

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8.Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride the funicular to Fortress Hohensalzburg, dine above Salzburg, and hear a roughly 90-minute concert of Mozart to Strauss in historic rooms. Choose the classic, VIP, or Golden VIP package. VIP options add better seating, and Golden VIP includes drinks and an intermission sparkling wine. Smart casual dress is required.

“The meal was delicious; the concert was spectacular. These two facts superceded the fact that both the restaurant and concert hall were dreadfully hot. Also, the online description of this tour made it seem as though the dinner and concert were at the same location. The signage outside of the restaurant could have been more specific in stating “Mozart Concert Dinner”. It simply said “Dinner”…which outside of a restaurant makes sense, but that didn’t suggest it was dinner for those attending the concert. So we walked to the concert location, only to have to walk back to the restaurant. I would suggest you indicate the events, though at the fortress…”

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9.Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller

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

Spend about two hours in Vienna’s Rathauskeller with live singers, dancers, and musicians performing operetta favorites, waltzes, polkas, Alpine songs, and music from The Sound of Music. Your ticket includes a three-course Austrian meal featuring braised beef, seasonal vegetables, potatoes au gratin, and Kaiserschmarrn. Drinks cost extra.

“Beautiful venue, amazing food, very entertaining show! This was absolutely my favourite evening of the holiday, it was well worth the money and I'd definitely recommend it.”

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10.Culinary Experience at Restaurant Stefanie

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

At Restaurant Stefanie inside Vienna’s historic Hotel Stefanie, you’ll spend about two hours tasting seven Austrian specialties, from veal goulash and schnitzel to boiled beef, apple strudel, and Kaiserschmarren. Three drinks are included: beer, wine, and coffee. Expect elegant surroundings, attentive service, and a set meal rather than a guided walking tour.

“It was amazing, the food was lovely and the service was excellent. I highly recommend the experience.”

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11.Dinner & Concert at Schönbrunn Palace

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

Enjoy a traditional three-course Viennese dinner near Schönbrunn Palace, then hear Mozart and Strauss performed at the Orangery with two opera singers. Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, concert admission starts at 8:00 PM, and music begins at 8:30 PM. Choose standard, Category A, or VIP seating.

“a lovely experience, great music/opera however the mealnwas very overpriced at $100 p/p with no drinks included..”

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12.River Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 5 hours · from $128

Spend an evening moving from river to fortress: take a 40-minute Salzach cruise, ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg, enjoy dinner at the Panorama Restaurant, then hear a chamber ensemble perform Mozart and other classical favorites. The $128 package suits first-time Salzburg visitors, but requires walking, stairs, and smart-casual dress.

“Stunning concert in the fortress performance hall overlooking the city.”

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13.Strauss Dinner Show

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

Spend about three hours at Vienna’s Mirage venue with 20 performers presenting Strauss waltzes, polkas, opera, dance, comedy, audience participation, and a lively finale. Expect the Blue Danube Waltz and Radetzky March, plus bread, beef tartare, roast onion beef, and Kaiserschmarrn. Drinks cost extra, and seat location matters.

“Good music in a great venue. Food better than expected. Only issue was I was lucky enough to get one of the few seats not facing the stage. Undermined enjoyment.”

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14.Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $136

You’ll cruise the Salzach River, ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, enjoy a set dinner with city views, and hear Mozart performed in the Golden Hall. Choose standard or VIP dining. The evening lasts about four hours and ten minutes, with no hotel transfers and many steep steps to the concert room.

“Overall it was a great opportunity to see Salzburg from the river, eat some good food and enjoy some Mozart. What I didn’t understand is why they couldn’t have had a guide because it was at times confusing going from 1 part of the city to another. I certainly don’t think a guide was necessary for the entire trip but perhaps this company could provide at least as t a YouTube video explaining everything so to make this a more cohesive experience. If”

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

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

Enjoy a three-course Viennese dinner near Schönbrunn Palace, then hear Mozart and Strauss performed at the Orangery by orchestra, soprano, baritone, and ballet dancers. Choose from four seating categories, or upgrade to VIP for priority access, complimentary drinks, a program, and cloakroom service. The evening lasts about four hours.

“The beautiful surroundings and fantastic music. The meal included is a short walk away but very nice food.”

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