Paris: Dinner at Ginger Restaurant & Show at Crazy Horse

Paris gets glamorous after dark. This package pairs a polished Southeast Asian dinner at Ginger with the legendary Crazy Horse cabaret, making an easy night out of two very different Paris pleasures. I like the freedom to eat before or after the show, and I like that the package includes wine with dinner plus champagne or two drinks at the theater.

The main consideration is the timing. Your dinner hour depends on the show you choose, and some schedules create a late night. The cabaret is also aimed at adults, with children under 16 not permitted, and the performance includes nudity in an artistic setting.

Key points at a glance

• Ginger gives you real menu choice: Select from several starters, mains, sides, and desserts instead of accepting one fixed dinner.
• Crazy Horse is a visual show first: Expect precise choreography, striking lighting, famous acts, and sophisticated stage design.
• The package includes drinks: Dinner comes with red or white wine, water, and coffee. At Crazy Horse, you receive half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy champagne per person, or two other drinks.
• Dinner and show times are linked: On weekdays, the 8 p.m. show follows dinner at 9:45 p.m., while the 10:30 p.m. show follows dinner at 8 p.m.
• The venues are close together: The restaurant and cabaret are only a few minutes apart, making the changeover simple.
• It suits a special adult evening: The experience is wheelchair accessible, limited to 10 participants, and not suitable for children under 16.

A Paris night built around two very different moods

This experience works because it gives your evening a clear shape. First comes Ginger, with refined Southeast Asian food and a choice of dishes. Then comes Crazy Horse, where the focus shifts to dancers, lighting, music, and visual effects.

The contrast is part of the fun. Dinner is social and relaxed. The cabaret is polished, theatrical, and deliberately sensual. You are not simply buying a meal and a ticket separately. You are arranging a full evening with the key details handled in advance.

At $241 per person, this is not a budget night out. Still, the price includes the show, a half bottle of champagne per person or two other drinks, dinner, wine, water, and coffee. For a special occasion, that bundle can make sense, especially if you would otherwise pay separately for a good dinner and a premium cabaret seat.

I would think of this as a celebration package rather than an everyday Paris activity. It fits a birthday, anniversary, date night, or final evening in the city. If you want a low-cost look at Paris nightlife, this is more than you need.

Dinner at Ginger: a useful start to the evening

Ginger serves Southeast Asian cuisine in a refined restaurant setting. The menu has enough choice to please different tastes, but it remains simple enough that you will not spend half your dinner studying unfamiliar terms.

The starters include baby spinach with pine nuts, Parmesan, and truffle-infused oil; tuna tartare with avocado; and chicken fried spring rolls. That gives you a useful range, from light and fresh to crisp and savory.

For a main course, you can choose sautéed Black Angus beef with onions, sesame, and snow peas; grilled chicken with lemongrass; or tuna tataki with sesame sauce. The sides include rice, fried noodles, or broccoli.

Dessert choices include lemon sorbet with crystallized ginger, three pieces of mochi ice cream, coconut milk tapioca with mango, and a soft chocolate cake. The mochi flavors listed are vanilla, chocolate, mango, and raspberry-lychee.

This is one of the package’s strongest features: you are not locked into one standard plate. Several people found the food delicious, and the staff were often praised for being kind and helpful. One useful detail is that the meal can be served quickly, which helps if you are eating before a show.

That speed can be a plus or a minus. If your schedule is tight, prompt service keeps the evening on track. If you want a long, leisurely dinner, tell the restaurant staff early and keep an eye on the clock.

There is one food-related caution. At least one diner found the meal lukewarm, noting that both the plates and food needed more heat. The food itself was considered good, but warmer service would have made the meal much better. If your dish arrives below temperature, speak up while you are still at the table.

The dining room also seems to work well for a special evening. One diner specifically praised the restaurant and friendly service, while another appreciated staff who helped arrange a quieter table for someone sensitive to noise. That does not guarantee a particular table, but it is sensible to explain any seating need when you arrive.

Choosing dinner before or after the show

The schedule is the most important practical part of this booking. You do not freely choose any dinner hour. The restaurant time is paired with the show time, so check the option carefully before paying.

From Monday through Friday, the combinations are:

• For the 8 p.m. show, dinner is at 9:45 p.m.
• For the 10:30 p.m. show, dinner is at 8 p.m.

On Saturday, the choices are:

• For the 7 p.m. show, dinner is at 9 p.m.
• For the 9:30 p.m. show, dinner is at 7:30 p.m.
• For the 11:45 p.m. show, dinner is at 9:30 p.m.

The weekday 10:30 p.m. show with an 8 p.m. dinner is a natural fit. You eat first, walk to the cabaret, and settle in without rushing. The 8 p.m. show followed by a 9:45 p.m. dinner gives you the performance first and a late meal afterward.

Saturday requires more thought. The 7 p.m. show followed by a 9 p.m. dinner is reasonable for an early theater start. The 11:45 p.m. show is for night owls, with dinner at 9:30 p.m. That option may be appealing if you want a long evening, but it will finish late.

The restaurant and Crazy Horse are only a few minutes apart, which makes the transition easy. Even so, allow yourself enough time to pay the bill if needed, collect belongings, and walk without turning the evening into a sprint.

Inside Crazy Horse and the Totally Crazy show

Crazy Horse is known for a sensual cabaret style built around the human form, controlled movement, and carefully designed lighting. The show included with this package is Totally Crazy!, a program of established Crazy Horse acts, choreography, and visual effects.

The strongest praise has focused on the performers and the lighting. The dancers are highly trained, and the show uses visual design as more than decoration. Shadows, color, lines, and movement work together to create the polished look that defines the venue.

You should expect a sophisticated adult production, not a family musical. The material is sensual, and the performers are presented with deliberate glamour. Some acts are group numbers, while others focus on individual dancers. The variety keeps the performance moving.

The show is also highly theatrical. The lighting design received particular praise, and the production has enough clever ideas to reward attention beyond the dancers themselves. One person compared it favorably with large Las Vegas productions, which tells you something about the level of polish and ambition.

At the same time, the style will not suit everyone. If you dislike cabaret, nudity, or highly stylized sensual performance, choose another Paris night out. If you are open to classic Parisian revue theater presented with modern lighting and choreography, this is likely to be the part you remember.

Your included champagne is served at the cabaret. Several people appreciated arriving at their seats to find the bottle already waiting. The package provides half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy per person, or two other drinks per person. That is a substantial inclusion, particularly when combined with wine at dinner.

One practical rule matters: photography and video recording are not allowed inside. Enjoy the production as it happens, and do not plan on documenting the performance from your seat.

Seats, service, and the overall feel

The exact seating arrangement can depend on the option booked. Some people received seats very close to the stage, including second-row places. That is encouraging, but you should not assume a specific row unless your selected option says so.

The theater service is part of the experience. Staff escort you to your seat, provide the drinks, and help with the basic start-of-show details. One especially warm account praised the staff from ticket collection through seating, champagne service, photographs before the performance, and jacket collection afterward.

That level of attention helps the evening feel organized. You are not left trying to work out where to go next in a busy part of Paris. The experience is limited to 10 participants, although the cabaret itself is a larger public venue.

The setting is best approached with a little ceremony. Wear something smarter than sightseeing clothes. Shorts are not allowed, so pack an outfit that fits a dressier dinner and cabaret environment. The provided rules specifically prohibit shorts, photography, and video recording.

The experience is wheelchair accessible. If you need a particular seating arrangement or have a strong need to avoid noise, contact the provider in advance or explain your needs at the restaurant. The helpful response described by one diner shows that staff may be able to assist, but the booking information does not promise a particular table or theater seat.

Is $241 a good value?

The answer depends on how you would build the same night yourself. You are paying for a known dinner, a major Paris cabaret, wine, champagne or other drinks, and the convenience of having the two parts coordinated.

The dinner menu is broader than I expected from a package. You choose among starters, mains, sides, and desserts, rather than receiving only one preset meal. Wine, water, and coffee are included, too.

The cabaret drink adds real value. A half bottle of champagne per person is more generous than a single welcome glass, and the alternative of two drinks gives non-champagne drinkers flexibility. You are also paying for the Crazy Horse admission, which is the main cost driver.

I would book this package if you want one polished evening and do not want to search for a restaurant near the show. The dinner location, the short walk, and the fixed schedule remove much of the guesswork.

I would skip it if you are mainly interested in food. Ginger sounds good, but the cabaret is the reason this package costs what it does. I would also compare other Crazy Horse ticket options if you care most about exact seating, since the included seat location may vary by option.

The 4.8 rating from 212 bookings reflects the broad appeal of the combined night. The praise is especially strong for the show, the lighting, the dancers, the staff, and the fact that the dinner exceeded expectations. The main reservation is the occasional complaint about temperature at Ginger, not the menu itself.

Who should book this Paris evening?

I think this suits couples, friends, and adults marking a special occasion. It is also a smart choice if you want an easy date night but do not want to make separate restaurant and theater reservations.

It suits first-time Paris visitors who want a classic nightlife experience, provided they are comfortable with sensual cabaret. The show has enough style and technical polish to feel like more than a routine dance performance.

It is less suitable for families with young children, since anyone under 16 is not allowed. It also may not suit anyone who prefers an early bedtime, especially if you select the 11:45 p.m. Saturday show.

You should also consider your appetite and pace. The dinner-before-show options are best for people who want to eat without watching the clock. Dinner after the 8 p.m. weekday show is better if you prefer to make the cabaret the centerpiece of the night.

Booking details worth checking

The activity lasts about three hours, though the exact starting time depends on your chosen combination. The meeting point may vary by option, so read the confirmation carefully rather than assuming you begin at the restaurant or theater.

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You will need to make your own way to the meeting point, then move between Ginger and Crazy Horse on foot.

Should you book Ginger and Crazy Horse?

Book it if you want a full, adults-only Paris night with a good dinner, included drinks, and a highly polished cabaret. The show receives the strongest praise, but Ginger adds convenience and better value than simply buying a theater ticket and finding dinner afterward.

Before booking, check the exact dinner and show times, dress appropriately, and decide how comfortable you are with sensual performance. If those points fit your plans, this is a memorable and well-organized way to spend an evening in Paris.

FAQ

How long does the Ginger and Crazy Horse experience last?

The stated duration is three hours.

What is included at Crazy Horse?

Admission to Crazy Horse is included, along with half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy champagne per person or two other drinks per person.

What is included with dinner at Ginger?

Dinner includes a choice of listed starters, main courses, sides, and desserts. Red or white wine, water, and coffee are included.

Can I choose dinner before or after the show?

Yes, but the available dinner time is paired with the show time you select. You cannot freely choose any dinner hour.

What are the weekday show and dinner times?

For the 8 p.m. show, dinner is at 9:45 p.m. For the 10:30 p.m. show, dinner is at 8 p.m.

What are the Saturday show and dinner times?

Saturday options pair the 7 p.m. show with dinner at 9 p.m., the 9:30 p.m. show with dinner at 7:30 p.m., and the 11:45 p.m. show with dinner at 9:30 p.m.

Are children allowed at Crazy Horse?

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

Can I take photos or record video during the show?

No. Photography and video recording are not allowed inside.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. Meeting points may vary by option, so check the details of your selected booking.