Paris: Dinner at Ginger Restaurant & Show at Crazy Horse

Paris saves some of its flashiest theater for after dark. This package pairs a polished dinner at Ginger restaurant with Crazy Horse’s cabaret show, Totally Crazy!, where lighting, choreography, and sensual dance carry the evening. Champagne is included, and the two venues are only a few minutes apart.

I like two things right away: the dinner choices are flexible, rather than forcing everyone into one fixed plate, and the schedule lets you eat either before or after the show. I also like the value of having wine with dinner plus half a bottle of champagne per person at Crazy Horse.

The main drawback is the timing. Depending on your booking, dinner and the show can be separated by more than two hours, and the late show options finish well into the night. The performance is also firmly adult in tone, so children under 16 cannot attend.

Key points to know before booking

• Crazy Horse’s lighting is the main event: The show uses carefully designed visual effects, choreography, and solo and group performances rather than a traditional circus format.
• Ginger offers choice: You can select from starters, mains, sides, and desserts, with red or white wine included.
• Champagne is built into the evening: You receive half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy per person, or two other drinks per person.
• Dinner times depend on the show: The package can place your meal before or after the cabaret, so check the exact option carefully.
• Dress rules are simple but strict: Shorts are not allowed, and photography or video recording inside Crazy Horse is prohibited.
• This is for adults and older teens: The minimum age is 16, and the overall mood is sensual rather than family-oriented.

Why this pairing works in Paris

Crazy Horse is not simply a meal followed by a stage show. It is a full night out built around contrast. At Ginger, you begin with Southeast Asian food in a restaurant setting. At Crazy Horse, the evening shifts to polished cabaret, champagne, dramatic lighting, and highly stylized dance.

That contrast gives the night a useful rhythm. Dinner lets you settle in and talk. The show then takes over, with no need to search for another restaurant, bar, or late-night plan afterward.

The package costs $241 per person. That is a serious price, but it includes the dinner, wine, water, coffee, entrance to Crazy Horse, and either half a bottle of champagne or two drinks. If you already planned to attend the cabaret and would buy dinner separately, the combined price is easier to justify.

I would not book this simply as a way to find a cheap meal. Ginger is part of a premium evening package, not a budget restaurant stop. The value comes from convenience and the complete night: food, drinks, seats, and a famous Paris cabaret arranged together.

Dinner at Ginger: a flexible Southeast Asian menu

Ginger serves refined Southeast Asian food, and the package gives you several choices within each course. That matters because a fixed menu can be risky when you are paying in advance. Here, you can choose the dishes that fit your appetite.

Starters include baby spinach with pine nuts, Parmesan, and truffle-infused oil; tuna tartare with avocado; and chicken fried spring rolls. The selection moves between light, fresh flavors and richer, crisp textures.

For the 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. Rice, fried noodles, or broccoli accompany the main course.

Dessert choices 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.

Dinner comes with red or white wine, water, and coffee. The meal is therefore more than a quick pre-theater bite. You receive a full three-course structure, with enough variety to suit different tastes at the table.

The timing can work in your favor. Some options place dinner first at 8 p.m., followed by the 10:30 p.m. Crazy Horse show. Other combinations put the show first and dinner later. If you dislike eating late, choose a pre-show meal. If you want the performance to be the high point of the evening, dinner afterward gives you time to talk about the show while you eat.

One practical caution: a dinner package does not guarantee that every plate arrives at the ideal temperature. If your food is not warm enough, say so during the meal rather than waiting until dessert. The restaurant staff have also been praised for being kind and helpful, including making thoughtful seating adjustments for a diner who needed a quieter table.

Picking the right dinner and show time

The schedule changes by day, so read the option details closely before paying. On Monday through Friday, the 8 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 9:45 p.m. The 10:30 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 8 p.m.

Saturday offers three combinations:

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

These times are not interchangeable details. They shape the whole night. The 11:45 p.m. Saturday performance is best for people who enjoy a very late evening and do not mind returning to their hotel after midnight. The 7 p.m. show gives you the most conventional schedule, with dinner afterward.

The listed duration is three hours, but the dinner and performance times can make the evening feel longer from start to finish. Allow time to move between the restaurant and theater, collect tickets or confirm entry, and arrive without rushing.

The meeting point can vary by the option you book. Check your confirmation rather than assuming every package begins at the same place. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transportation to and from the venues.

Inside Crazy Horse’s Totally Crazy!

The Crazy Horse performance is built around the human form, but it is presented with careful stagecraft. The dancers perform in groups and solo numbers, while lighting and visual effects shape how each act looks from the audience.

The emphasis is on sensual choreography and polished presentation. This is not a rough-edged nightclub act or a family musical. It is an adult cabaret with an artistic, carefully controlled look.

The lighting design receives particular praise, and that makes sense here. At Crazy Horse, light is not just decoration. It helps create silhouettes, patterns, and changing visual scenes around the dancers. If you enjoy stage design, choreography, and visual production, you will find more to watch than the performers alone.

The show includes legendary Crazy Horse acts along with newer numbers. Some routines are group pieces, while others put one dancer at the center. The variety keeps the performance from becoming one long repeated format.

Your half bottle of Cuvée Crazy is provided as part of the package, or you can receive two other drinks per person instead. Having the champagne waiting at your seat makes the arrival feel organized and festive. It also removes the need to queue for a drink just as the show is starting.

Do not plan to take photos during the performance. Photography and video recording inside are prohibited. That rule protects the stage production and keeps phones from distracting people in the room, but it also means you should take any souvenir photos before entering or after leaving.

What the evening feels like from arrival to finale

A typical evening has four clear stages. First comes dinner at Ginger, with your selected dishes and included wine. Next is the short transfer to Crazy Horse, depending on your exact arrangement. Then comes admission, seating, and champagne. Finally, the cabaret runs through its sequence of acts and visual effects.

The staff handle the evening in a polished way. Help with tickets and seating is part of the arrival process, and the package is designed so you are not left guessing where to go next.

The venue can feel formal, so dress with care. Shorts are not permitted. The supplied rules do not require a specific formal dress code beyond that, but this is not the place for beachwear or casual daytime clothing.

The audience experience can vary by seat, but some package customers have received seats close to the stage, including second-row places. Do not assume a particular row unless your booking confirms it. Still, the proximity can make the choreography and lighting feel much more immediate.

At the end, you collect your jacket if you checked one. That small detail matters on a cold Paris night, especially if you are returning to a hotel on foot or by public transportation.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this to couples, friends celebrating a special occasion, and first-time Paris visitors who want one memorable evening without piecing together dinner and theater on their own.

It also suits anyone who likes stage spectacle more than a conventional musical plot. There is no suggestion that Totally Crazy! is a story-driven theater production. The appeal is the combination of dancers, costumes, light, choreography, and atmosphere.

The package is a good fit if you appreciate adult cabaret and want champagne included. It is less suitable if you dislike sensual performances, prefer an early dinner, or want a quiet evening with no late-night schedule.

Food-focused visitors should set expectations correctly. Ginger’s menu offers appealing variety, and the meal is treated as a proper part of the package, but the main draw is the night as a whole. If your priority is a destination restaurant with a long, slow tasting menu, this is not that sort of outing.

Wheelchair access, age limits, and practical rules

The activity is wheelchair accessible. If you need a particular seating arrangement or assistance, confirm the details for your selected option before arrival, since the meeting point can vary.

Children under 16 are not allowed. That age rule is important because the show has a sensual adult style, not a general-audience cabaret format.

Smoking, photography, or other house rules are not detailed here, so you should follow staff instructions once inside. The two clear restrictions are no shorts and no photography or video during the show.

The group is limited to 10 participants for the package arrangement. The cabaret itself is a theater setting, so you should not assume the entire room will contain only your small group. The small-group limit is most useful for the organized portion of the evening.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those terms help if your Paris plans are still shifting, but always check the exact conditions attached to your chosen time.

Is $241 a fair price?

At $241 per person, this is a splurge. I would compare it with the cost of buying a Crazy Horse ticket, champagne, a three-course dinner, wine, coffee, and water separately. The package removes several decisions and gives you a fixed plan for a special night.

The strongest value comes from the drinks. Half a bottle of champagne per person at the show is a substantial inclusion, and dinner also comes with red or white wine. If you would order champagne and wine anyway, the package becomes more attractive.

The convenience is another part of the price. You do not need to hunt for a restaurant after a late performance, and the meal choices are arranged in advance. The restaurant and cabaret pairing also keeps the evening focused rather than sending you across Paris between bookings.

If you are watching every euro, I would skip the dinner package and consider a less expensive meal elsewhere. If you want a polished celebration and would rather pay once for a complete evening, the price can make sense.

Should you book this Paris evening?

Book it if you want a full date-night plan, appreciate polished cabaret, and like the idea of champagne waiting at your seat. The show is the clear centerpiece, while Ginger adds a convenient and generally well-regarded meal with real menu choice.

Choose your timing with care. I would pick the 8 p.m. Ginger dinner and 10:30 p.m. show for a comfortable weekday plan. On Saturday, the 7 p.m. show followed by 9 p.m. dinner is easier for an early night, while the 11:45 p.m. show is for dedicated night owls.

Skip it if you want a family activity, an early finish, or a low-cost meal. For the right audience, though, this is an efficient way to turn one Paris night into dinner, champagne, and a highly visual cabaret performance.

FAQ

What is included in the Crazy Horse and Ginger package?

The package includes entrance to Crazy Horse, half a bottle of Cuvée Crazy champagne per person or two other drinks per person, dinner at Ginger, wine with dinner, water, and coffee.

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $241 per person.

How long does the activity last?

The listed duration is three hours, though the full evening schedule depends on the dinner and show time you select.

What food is available at Ginger?

Starters include spinach with pine nuts, Parmesan, and truffle oil, tuna tartare with avocado, and chicken fried spring rolls. Main courses include black Angus beef, grilled chicken with lemongrass, and tuna tataki. Desserts include lemon sorbet, mochi ice cream, coconut tapioca with mango, and soft chocolate cake.

What are the dinner and show times?

Monday through Friday, the 8 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 9:45 p.m., while the 10:30 p.m. show is paired with dinner at 8 p.m. Saturday options include a 7 p.m. show with dinner at 9 p.m., a 9:30 p.m. show with dinner at 7:30 p.m., and an 11:45 p.m. show with dinner at 9:30 p.m.

Is the activity suitable for children?

No. Children under 16 are not permitted.

Can I take photos or record the Crazy Horse show?

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

Is the activity wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. The meeting point may vary by booking option, so confirm the details for your selected time.