Vienna: Strauss Dinner Show with Orchestra & Four-Course Menu

Summary

Vienna evenings filled with Strauss waltzes, laughter, and classic dishes

You’ll sit down to Viennese classics like Kaiserschmarrn while a 20-piece orchestra plays Strauss waltzes and polkas right in front of you. Expect laughter from your local guide’s stories, glimpses of ballet dancers swirling past your table, and a menu with vegetarian options—all inside an intimate Prater venue. It’s lively, warm, and very Vienna.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I almost spilled my wine when the violinist winked at our table during the Radetzky March — it’s not every day you get serenaded in Vienna. The Mirage venue felt cozy but had this old-world charm, tucked right in the Prater. We’d barely sat down before the bread basket landed on our table, still warm, and the room buzzed with a kind of polite excitement you only get before a proper show.

Our local guide — Anna, who seemed to know everyone — pointed out that this was a special year for Johann Strauss. She told us the Vienna Mozart Orchestra had pulled together twenty musicians just for this anniversary dinner show. The first notes of the Blue Danube Waltz floated out while we were still poking at beef tartare (I tried to eat slowly but honestly failed). There was something about hearing those waltzes live, with dancers swirling just meters away, that made me forget about everything else for a bit.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much. The conductor actually chatted with us between pieces — even joked about how many times he’s heard “The Beautiful Blue Danube.” At one point a couple from our section tried to clap along (not quite in time), and nobody minded. Kaiserschmarrn arrived just as the last march ended; sweet and soft with that plum sauce smell drifting up. I still think about that dessert sometimes when I hear Strauss on the radio.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Strauss Dinner Show at The Mirage

• Arrive at The Mirage venue
• Enjoy four-course dinner meal
• Watch 20-piece orchestra perform
• Experience interactive dance performances
• Listen to Strauss waltzes and polkas
• Participate in audience interaction
• Celebrate Viennese culture and music

Top questions

Where is the Strauss Dinner Show held in Vienna?

The Strauss Dinner Show takes place at The Mirage, located in Vienna’s Prater at Prater 75, 1020 Vienna.

Is dinner included with the Strauss Dinner Show ticket?

Yes, your ticket includes a four-course meal with classic Viennese dishes or vegetarian options.

How many musicians perform at the Strauss Dinner Show?

The show features a 20-piece orchestra along with singers and ballet dancers.

Are there vegetarian or child-friendly menu options?

Yes, both vegetarian and child-friendly menu options are available upon request.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Mirage is wheelchair accessible for guests with mobility needs.

What is included in the menu for the dinner show?

The menu includes oven-fresh bread and spreads, beef tartare starter, Old Viennese roast onion main course with roasted apples, and Kaiserschmarrn dessert; vegetarian option available.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to The Mirage venue in Prater.

Can infants or small children attend?

Infants and small children can attend; prams or strollers are allowed inside the venue.

What’s included

Your evening includes entrance tickets for your selected category at The Mirage in Vienna’s Prater district. Enjoy oven-fresh bread with spreads to start, followed by beef tartare (or vegetarian option), Old Viennese roast onion with roasted apples as your main course, then finish with Kaiserschmarrn and plum roaster for dessert—all served during live music performances by a full orchestra with singers and ballet dancers nearby.