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Best Dining Experiences in the USA: 15 Worth Booking

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The 15 dining experiences below are the ones worth your free day, each with its price, its running time and the detail that decides it. The top entry is top for a reason.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - Jazz by the Dukes of Dixieland
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Board the Steamboat NATCHEZ at Toulouse Street Wharf for a three-hour evening experience, including one hour dockside and a two-hour Mississippi cruise. Hear the calliope, explore the engine room, enjoy live jazz from the Dukes of Dixieland or another New Orleans jazz group, and add a Louisiana-style buffet with gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, and bread pudding.

“Incredible time with friends. The food was really good and plentiful. The service was exceptional. The jazz musicians were really good and the calliope at the beginning was fun. The ride was so smooth you forgot you were on a boat.”

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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner - The short flight over the Las Vegas Strip
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Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

2.Las Vegas Helicopter Night Strip Flight Tour with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,693 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Take a 10 to 12-minute night flight over Las Vegas in an Airbus AStar AS350B2, passing the Sphere, High Roller, STRAT, Fremont Street, Bellagio, Luxor, and Allegiant Stadium. Choose the flight alone for $89 or add dinner at Bonefish Grill or Pampas Brazilian Grille, with restaurant pickup and hotel return included.

“Everything was very organized and safe! From the app until we got there everything went smooth. The pilot was very experienced.”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - The 7 p.m. departure and the changing river view
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

3.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Board at 6 p.m. for a 7 to 9 p.m. cruise from the French Quarter. You’ll hear live jazz from the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, listen to a captain’s narration, explore four decks, and see New Orleans from the Mississippi. Add the Creole buffet if you want dinner onboard. The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS currently replaces the NATCHEZ on evening cruises.

“Loved this trip.. very informative , loved hearing all the history along the river and views on night were spectacular. Band were amazing too!”

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Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach - Dinner comes with live Polynesian music
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Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

4.Polynesian Fire Luau and Dinner Show Ticket in Myrtle Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Spend about two hours at Myrtle Beach’s Polynesian Fire Luau, beginning with a lei greeting and buffet dinner with live music. You’ll see dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa before a World Champion Samoan Fire Knife Team closes the show. Tea and water are included, with a cash bar for other drinks.

“Great show ,people in the show are fantastic food was delicious. This was my second time and will not be my last!!!”

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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included - The first drink sets the tone
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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

5.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Board a 65-foot yacht at Key West’s historic seaport for a two-hour sunset cruise. Enjoy a crew-served tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks, then head upstairs for sunset views, live music, and a pass by Mallory Square.

“Was cold, but captain made it fun and the drinks were flowing! The SUN came out just in time! Great time.”

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Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show - What dinner includes at the buffet
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Kauai: Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

6.Luau Kalamaku with Buffet Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,620 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend an evening at historic Kilohana Plantation with a lei greeting, island buffet, open bar before the show, and Luau Kalamaku’s story of Tahitian voyagers reaching Hawaii. Add a narrated plantation train ride or premium seating if available. The large-scale production features live music, hula, Polynesian costumes, drumming, and fire poi dancing.

“Everyone is very gracious from the bus driver to the entertainers! The show is great & wonderful food! We really enjoyed ourselves!”

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Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show - What the roughly 70-minute show feels like
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Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

7.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46Best value

Join Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson at Hughes Brothers Theatre for a family-friendly magic show with audience participation, grand escapes, comedy, and close-up illusions. After the roughly 70-minute performance, enjoy a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, salad, and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian and vegan meals require advance notice.

“Wow! Well worth the money. Definitely would go again. A must see if you are in Branson. Character wasting to submit”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - The two-hour cruise and what you actually see
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

8.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Spend about two hours on the Mississippi aboard the paddlewheel Creole Queen. The evening includes live jazz, a promenade deck, and an optional Creole buffet with gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, seafood pasta, brisket, and bread pudding. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. for a prompt 7 p.m. departure from 1 Poydras Street.

“Very nice, food was good, service good, music good, we enjoyed it very much.. We walked on deck seen many ships /boats, the bridge that crossed the river was lit up with red and green very nice! Good float!”

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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner - Riding the rocky Red Rock trail
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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

9.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Leave the Strip for a 90-minute beginner-friendly ride through Red Rock Canyon with calm horses and attentive wranglers such as Hayley, Kate, and Denise. After sunset, sit by the fire for steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian barbecue, followed by s’mores and cowboy entertainment. Hotel pickup is included from select Las Vegas hotels.

“My son and I had a blast riding the horses and taking in the scenery. Hayley was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable about the history of the ranch and the surrounding area. The dinner was better than any I had in Vegas on my entire trip.”

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Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show - Starting near Moab with dinner by the river
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Moab: Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

10.Colorado River Dinner Cruise with Music and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · from $108

Spend three evening hours beside and on the Colorado River, starting with a cowboy-style Dutch oven dinner near Moab. Guides such as Izzy and Rory have entertained passengers with local stories before a 40,000-watt light show projects canyon history onto the rock walls. Bring a jacket and expect firm boat seats.

“Super nice dinner and the many thanks to all of the crew”

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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay - Arriving at Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument
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Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

11.Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,279 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Sail 12 miles down Kona’s coast to Captain Cook Monument while a local historian shares Hawaiian stories and landmarks. You’ll enjoy pupus, one complimentary cocktail, a catered dinner, live Hawaiian music, and sunset views. The 3-hour cruise leaves Kailua Pier at 4 p.m. and returns there after an evening on the water.

“The cruise was very informative about the islands history and culture. The crew was entertaining and joyful. Great music and drinks. Great atmosphere for a birthday.”

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St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience - Starting near Treasury Street
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St. Augustine’s Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience

12.St. Augustine’s Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Spend about three and a half hours walking through St. Augustine with a guide such as Russ, Garry, or Alex, stopping for food, wine, cocktails, and dessert. The route links the Castillo de San Marcos area, St. George Street, the Plaza de la Constitución, and lesser-known dining spots. Food and alcoholic drinks are included, with non-alcoholic options available.

“Great food and drinks. Throw in a lil history and you have a few hours of fun. Gary was great and informative.”

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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise - San Diego Bay from the water
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San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

13.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend an evening aboard the Spirit of San Diego with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, indoor dinner, live entertainment, and wide views of San Diego Bay. The cruise passes the USS Midway, Coronado Island, the bridge, military base, and cruise terminal. An unlimited bar upgrade costs $40, and boarding begins 30 minutes early.

“This was a wonderful experience! Food, drinks, music, service, vibe! We really had a great time. I only wish we had dressed a bit warmer.”

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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise - Tropical Isle dinner: generous portions, uneven expectations
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All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

14.All You Can Eat BBQ Dinner and Show at Tropical Isle with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,158 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Cruise Fort Lauderdale’s New River aboard the Jungle Queen, passing Millionaire’s Row and mega-yachts before reaching Tropical Isle. Enjoy all-you-can-eat ribs, chicken, sides, live dinner music, and a variety show with Polynesian dancing and fire acts. The four-hour evening begins at 6 p.m. and returns to Bahia Mar.

“This was a wonderful experience. Definitely a must do. The cruise was very entertaining and the food was tasty.”

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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show - The imu ceremony and island buffet
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Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

15.Myths of Maui Luau Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,144 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Spend about three hours at an oceanfront Maui luau with a shell lei greeting, buffet dinner, open beer, wine, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks. The stage show moves through Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, and New Zealand dances, ending with a fire-knife finale. VIP adds early entry, priority food service, front-section seats, and adult leis.

“The Luau was a great experience. Everything about it was 5-star. I had a VIP ticket and was seated in the first 2 rows. The food in the buffet was good and the show, music, and the MC were incredible. I learned so much about the rich, mythical Polynesian culture. Definitely worth it!”

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