Paris: Dinner at Ginger Restaurant & Show at Crazy Horse

Paris knows how to put on a night out. This package pairs a polished dinner at Ginger Restaurant with the artful, light-driven cabaret at Crazy Horse, making an easy evening for anyone who wants dinner and a show without piecing the plans together. I especially like the choice of Southeast Asian dishes and the half bottle of champagne included at the cabaret. The main catch is timing: your dinner hour depends on the show, and the gap between the two can make the evening run longer than expected.

The show is sensual and theatrical rather than a conventional musical. Totally Crazy! uses dancers, clever choreography, and striking visual effects, while Ginger gives you a proper meal before or after the curtain. At $241 per person, it is not a budget night, but the included food, wine, water, coffee, champagne, and small-group arrangement give the package real value for a special occasion.

Key points to know before booking

• Champagne is waiting at Crazy Horse: You receive half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy per person, or two other drinks.
• Ginger offers a real menu choice: Pick from several starters, main courses, sides, and desserts instead of accepting one fixed plate.
• The show is highly visual: Light design, choreography, solo numbers, and group performances drive the experience.
• Timing changes by day: Dinner may come before or after the cabaret, with different schedules Monday through Saturday.
• Dress rules are simple but firm: Shorts are not allowed, and photography or video recording inside is forbidden.
• This suits adults best: Children under 16 cannot take part, and the cabaret’s sensual style is clearly intended for an adult audience.

A Paris evening built around two very different rooms

This experience works because Ginger and Crazy Horse offer contrasting moods. At Ginger, you sit down to a meal with Southeast Asian flavors, wine, and several choices. At Crazy Horse, the room turns dark and theatrical, with dancers framed by changing light and polished stage effects.

That contrast gives the evening a pleasant rhythm. You begin with food and conversation, then move into a show that asks you to watch closely. The package is especially useful for a birthday, anniversary, date night, or final Paris evening when you want something more memorable than another restaurant reservation.

You should think of it as a planned night out, not a quick dinner followed by a short performance. The advertised duration is three hours, but the schedule can spread your dinner and show across several hours, depending on the option you choose.

Choosing your dinner time at Ginger

The package gives you dinner either before or after the performance. Your exact plan depends on the showtime you book, so read the schedule carefully rather than assuming the restaurant comes first.

From Monday through Friday, an 8 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 9:45 p.m. That means you see the cabaret first, then eat. A 10:30 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 8 p.m., giving you a conventional meal before the late performance.

Saturday offers three combinations:

• 7 p.m. show and 9 p.m. dinner
• 9:30 p.m. show and 7:30 p.m. dinner
• 11:45 p.m. show and 9:30 p.m. dinner

The late Saturday option is worth considering carefully. Dinner at 9:30 p.m. followed by an 11:45 p.m. show makes for a very late finish, but it may suit you if you want to spend the day sightseeing and keep the evening open.

The schedule also affects how you pace your meal. If you eat at 8 p.m. before a 10:30 p.m. show, you have time for a relaxed dinner. If you attend the 8 p.m. performance first, you need to be ready for a later meal. The package removes the stress of finding a restaurant after the show, but it does not remove the need to plan your evening.

What you can order at Ginger

Ginger serves refined Southeast Asian cuisine, with a menu broad enough to satisfy different tastes. You are not limited to a single set dinner. You can choose among several starters, main courses, sides, and desserts.

Starter choices include:

• Baby spinach leaves with pine nuts, Parmesan, and truffle-infused oil
• Tuna tartare with avocado
• Chicken fried spring rolls

The menu moves between lighter, fresh flavors and richer comfort food. The tuna tartare and avocado should appeal to you if you want something cool and delicate. The spring rolls offer a warmer, more familiar beginning. The spinach salad has a French touch from the Parmesan and truffle oil, which makes it a fitting opening for a Paris evening.

For the main course, you can choose sautéed black Angus beef with onions, sesame, and snow peas. Grilled chicken with lemongrass gives you a lighter option, while tuna tataki with sesame sauce keeps the meal focused on seafood and Asian seasoning.

Sides include rice, fried noodles, or broccoli. That simple choice matters because it lets you balance the main course to your appetite. Fried noodles make the meal more filling, while broccoli keeps things lighter before the show.

Dessert options include lemon sorbet with crystallized ginger, three pieces of mochi ice cream, coconut milk tapioca with mango, and soft chocolate cake. The mochi selection includes flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, mango, and raspberry-lychee.

The menu is a strong part of the package because you get variety without having to search for a second restaurant. One practical note: a meal at Ginger was reported as lukewarm on one occasion, so if your food arrives cooler than it should, say so promptly. The broader experience with the restaurant staff has been described as kind, helpful, and accommodating, but service can still vary on a busy evening.

The short move from dinner to Crazy Horse

Ginger and Crazy Horse are only a few minutes apart on foot, according to the available experience details. That makes the pairing especially convenient. You do not need a taxi, a long Metro ride, or a complicated transfer between dinner and the show.

Still, allow yourself enough time. A short walk can take longer if you are collecting coats, paying attention to the meeting instructions, or moving with a small group. The meeting point may vary according to the option booked, so check your confirmation rather than relying on a single fixed location.

The group is limited to 10 people. That does not turn the cabaret into a private event, but it can make the dinner and meeting arrangements feel more manageable than a large organized outing.

Entering Crazy Horse for Totally Crazy!

Crazy Horse is built around visual performance. The dancers are the central attraction, but the show also depends heavily on lighting, staging, and clever concepts. The experience is less about a spoken story and more about carefully shaped images, movement, and mood.

The dancers perform both as a group and in individual numbers. The group work gives the stage a precise, coordinated energy, while the solo performances put more focus on individual style and technique. The show’s sensual tone is obvious, but it is presented as polished cabaret rather than a casual nightclub performance.

Light design is one of the most praised elements. Expect lighting effects to shape the dancers’ silhouettes and alter the feel of each number. The result is a show that can seem almost graphic at times, with the performers and stage effects working together as one visual composition.

You receive half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy champagne per person at the show. Some packages may offer two other drinks instead. The champagne is a meaningful part of the value because it adds a classic cabaret touch without requiring you to buy drinks separately once seated.

You should not expect to take photographs or record video inside. That rule protects the performance and keeps phones from distracting people around you. Shorts are also not allowed, so pack an outfit that fits the setting. The available information does not prescribe a strict formal dress code, but this is not the place for beachwear or casual sightseeing clothes.

Seating, service, and the feel of the night

The seat you receive depends on the option and availability. One booking included a second-row seat, while another described the bottle of champagne already waiting at the seat. You should not assume a particular row, but those details show how the evening can feel well organized from the moment you enter.

Staff handle the transition from ticket collection to seating and drink service. Assistance with photos before the performance has also been part of the experience for some visitors, though photography is not permitted during the show itself.

The service receives strong praise overall. Ginger staff have been described as friendly and helpful, and Crazy Horse staff as attentive from entry through coat collection. One particularly thoughtful detail was staff assistance with seating away from noise for a person with PTSD. That is useful to know if you have a sensory or access concern: tell staff what you need instead of quietly trying to endure an uncomfortable table or seat.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. You should still confirm the exact arrangements for your selected option, since the meeting point and seating details can vary.

Is $241 per person a good value?

At $241 per person, this is a premium evening. You are paying for more than the individual cost of a meal and a ticket. The package includes entry to Crazy Horse, half a bottle of champagne per person or two other drinks, dinner at Ginger, wine with dinner, water, and coffee.

The value is strongest if you already want to see Crazy Horse and would otherwise spend time arranging dinner nearby. A separate meal, wine, cabaret ticket, and champagne could easily bring your total close to the package price, depending on what you order. You also gain the convenience of having the two parts coordinated.

The package is less attractive if you are mainly looking for a cheap meal or a short show. Ginger is included as part of a full evening, not as a quick pre-theater snack. You are also paying for a polished venue and a special-occasion atmosphere.

Food quality has been described as delicious and surprisingly good, especially given that some people expected the dinner to be secondary to the cabaret. The choice-based menu is another plus. The one caution is consistency: food temperature may not be perfect every time, so speak up if a plate arrives lukewarm.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this experience to adults who want an easy, glamorous Paris night with plenty of structure. It suits couples, birthday groups, and first-time visitors who want to try a famous cabaret without having to solve the dinner question separately.

It also works well for people who enjoy visual performance. If you care about choreography, lighting, costume, and stage design, Crazy Horse gives you plenty to watch. The show is not dependent on understanding French dialogue, which makes it accessible even if you speak little or no French.

You might choose another type of evening if you dislike sensual entertainment, late meals, or fixed schedules. The show is not suitable for children under 16, and the Saturday 11:45 p.m. performance will be too late for many families and early risers.

Practical planning tips for a smoother evening

Check the dinner and show sequence before you leave your hotel. An 8 p.m. dinner paired with a 10:30 p.m. show feels very different from an 8 p.m. show followed by a 9:45 p.m. dinner.

Dress in clean, polished evening clothes and avoid shorts. You will also want to remember that photography and video are prohibited inside the cabaret.

If you have food preferences or access needs, raise them with the Ginger staff early. The menu has meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, noodles, and several desserts, but the supplied information does not promise special dietary substitutions.

The package is wheelchair accessible, and the group is limited to 10 people. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you must make your own way to the meeting point and return afterward.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which is useful when your Paris schedule is still changing.

Should you book the Ginger and Crazy Horse package?

Book it if you want a polished, adult evening that combines a proper meal with one of Paris’s most famous cabaret shows. The excellent visual design, champagne service, friendly staff, and choice-based dinner make the $241 price easier to justify, especially for a celebration.

I would skip it if you want an informal night, need an early finish, or feel uncomfortable with sensual performance. For everyone else, this is a well-planned way to enjoy dinner and cabaret in one outing. Pick the showtime that matches your energy, read the dinner schedule closely, and arrive dressed for the occasion.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The advertised duration is 3 hours, though the dinner and show schedule may spread the evening across a longer period depending on the selected showtime.

What is included at Crazy Horse?

Entry to Crazy Horse and half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy champagne per person are included. You may receive two other drinks instead, depending on the option booked.

Is dinner included at Ginger Restaurant?

Yes. Dinner at Ginger is included, along with water, coffee, and red or white wine with the meal.

Can I choose my dinner dishes?

Yes. The menu offers choices among starters, main courses, sides, and desserts.

What kind of food does Ginger serve?

Ginger serves refined Southeast Asian cuisine. Choices include tuna tartare, chicken spring rolls, black Angus beef, grilled chicken with lemongrass, tuna tataki, rice, fried noodles, broccoli, mochi, sorbet, tapioca, and chocolate cake.

When is dinner served?

Dinner may be before or after the show. Monday through Friday, the 8 p.m. show is followed by dinner at 9:45 p.m., while the 10:30 p.m. show follows dinner at 8 p.m. Saturday has dinner and show combinations at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 11:45 p.m., depending on the option.

Are children allowed?

No. The experience is not suitable for children under 16.

Can I take photos or record video inside Crazy Horse?

No. Photography and video recording inside the venue are not allowed.

Are shorts permitted?

No. Shorts are not allowed at Crazy Horse.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is listed as wheelchair accessible. The exact meeting point may vary according to the option booked.