Where to Hear Buffet Dinner Concerts: the 13 Best Worldwide

1.Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Meet at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise with a Thai and international seafood buffet, live singers, traditional Thai dance, and views of Bangkok’s riverside landmarks. Choose the open-air top deck for photography and a breeze, but arrive early because check-in can be busy and rainy-season water levels may change the route.

“Long wait and unorganized method of getting food, but very good overall experience”

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2.‘Court of Two Sisters’ Jazz Brunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Louisiana brunch at Court of Two Sisters on Royal Street, with courtyard seating, live jazz, a mimosa, and dishes from gumbo to bananas Foster. Your reservation guarantees a table, and the $51 price includes gratuity. Check in with the hostess and show your voucher.

“The food was very good, and so was the jazz trio, service and the scenic outdoor venue (courtyard).”

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3.Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Book a table at Court of Two Sisters for a two-hour Creole brunch in an elegant dining room or New Orleans’ largest courtyard. Choose from shrimp, jambalaya, eggs Benedict, desserts, and more, with one complimentary mimosa, wine, Champagne, or coffee. Live jazz accompanies the meal, though seating affects how well you hear it.

“Everyone was welcoming. Our waiter Jerry was informative and attentive. The food was delicious. The mimosa was just the right combination to start our day. The Moscato was good as well. I had a warm coffee drink that was called Royal something and it too was amazing!!”

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4.Sunset Cruise with Live Music, Wine & Greek Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Board Romantika Dreams at Mandraki Port for a three-hour evening cruise along Rhodes' east coast. Swim and snorkel near Kallithea Springs, enjoy a Greek buffet with local white and rosé wine, then watch the sunset with live guitar music. The boat returns around 9pm, and the crew can accommodate English-speaking guests.

“absolutely loved it on our honeymoon. it was very romantic with the live music ! very friendly staff and good food.”

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5.Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Set out from Oslo City Hall on a traditional wooden sailing ship for three hours of live jazz, island views, narrow sounds, and a buffet of fjord shrimp with lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. Blankets are provided, drinks are not included, and the cruise returns to Rådhusbrygge 3.

“Lucky to have great weather. Had a wonderful evening onboard. Drinks, shrimp buffet and a great entertaining jazz band. Good time had by all!”

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6.Hydra-Poros-Aegina Islands One Day Cruise With Live Music Dancing & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $237

Spend a full day sailing from Athens to three Saronic islands. You get about 90 minutes in Hydra, 50 minutes in Poros, and two hours in Aegina, plus a Mediterranean buffet, live music, and Greek dancing. Upgrade to VIP for reserved seating, faster boarding, soft drinks, and personal service from staff such as Costas or Katherina.

“My mom and I had a great time on this day cruise. We booked the VIP ticket, which is well worth the price. You get a hotel pickup, a private indoor and outdoor lounge area, are first off the boat at each stop, and best of all, are taken care of the entire time by the lovely Kostas, who serves as a private waiter in the VIP lounge. This guy is a hard worker and super nice, so I hope everyone who goes on this experience tips him well at the end. He deserves it. A 10/10 experience.”

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7.3.5-Hour Danube Cruise with Live Music & BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $88

Spend 210 minutes aboard the MS Admiral Tegetthoff, cruising from Vienna’s Reichsbrücke toward the Greifenstein lock and back. A country band provides live music, with line dancing and a BBQ buffet of ribs, burgers, vegetarian dishes, vegan sides, and dessert. Drinks cost extra, and the ship is wheelchair accessible.

“Adorei o barco o passeio tudo perfeito mais a comida ficou um pouco a desejar”

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8.Bali Phinisi Cruise: Sunset Dinner with Live Music & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 18 reviews · from $60

Sail from Benoa Harbor on a traditional Phinisi boat for four hours of sunset views, buffet dinner, live music, DJ sets, samba and fire dances, games, and sailor-themed entertainment. The $60 package includes drinks and pickup options across southern Bali, while the VVIP deck costs extra and offers a quieter, more exclusive perch.

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9.Bangkok Dinner Cruise with Intl Buffet, Live Music & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $132

You’ll be picked up at your Bangkok hotel and taken to ICONSIAM for a two-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise. Expect Thai and international buffet dishes, seafood, desserts, live singers, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges. A guide handles the transfers, with a mini birthday cake available by request.

“First I know at the time I am writing this that it doesn’t have many reviews (10 I believe) but please give this one a chance you won’t regret it. Yes we paid a little more for this dinner cruise than if we purchased a cheap one. However we were trRead more”

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10.Alangka Luxury Cruise with Buffet and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

You’ll cruise the Chao Phraya River for two hours aboard Alangka, leaving ICONSIAM at 7:15 p.m. Expect an international buffet with seafood, Thai classical dance and music, and views of Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Asiatique. English check-in is available, and the ship is wheelchair accessible.

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11.Saigon River Dinner on Cruise with Buffet and live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $52

Spend 3.5 hours on the Saigon River with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese and international buffet dishes, live music, and flamenco dancing. The small group is limited to 10 people, with air-conditioned transport, bottled water, entrance, and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guide Tai has earned praise for keeping the evening well organized.

“A fantastic experience on the river. The staff were exceptional, the food delicious and the dancers were wonderful. Thank you for a lovely time. I would recommend this trip to everyone.”

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12.Sunday Brunch Buffet with Cologne live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $76Top rated

Spend three hours aboard Moby Dick, cruising from Bonn while eating a buffet of typical kölsch dishes and listening to live music by Manni and Steff. You get the river views, the meal, and the music in one relaxed outing. Drinks cost extra, the host speaks German, and there is no elevator on board.

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13.Key West Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise with Open Bar and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail from 201 William Street on a two-hour Key West sunset dinner cruise aboard a catamaran with an open-air sundeck, air-conditioned cabin, tropical buffet, live music, and unlimited well drinks. Check in with Sunset Watersports, then choose your viewing spot carefully, since seating and sunset access may vary.

“We truly enjoined our time on this dinner cruise. That staff were amazing which made the atmosphere extremely enjoyable. Cruising through the water was very peaceful and the sights of the sunset was beautiful. I highly recommend this experience.”

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