Best Dining Experiences Around the World — Our Top 12

1.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 925 reviews · 3 hours · from $110Our pick

Spend three hours aboard Pure Africa’s Zambezi Breeze, leaving from the Pure Africa Waterfront above Victoria Falls. You’ll watch the sunset, enjoy a freshly prepared four-course or six-course meal, and keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and other wildlife. Hotel pickup within 5km of Victoria Falls Town is included.

“It was magical to be on the mighty Zambezi. The food and service was excellent and we saw a good selection of animals and birds. So glad we went.”

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2.Niagara Falls Day and Evening Tour With Boat Cruise & Dinner (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 787 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from downtown Toronto to Niagara Falls with round-trip transport, a guide, Niagara City Cruises, and stops along the Niagara Parkway. You’ll see the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, Living Water Wayside Chapel, and Niagara-on-the-Lake when scheduled. Add the Sheraton Fallsview buffet for dinner overlooking the falls.

“A fantastic jam-packed experience full of interesting facts and places to stop along the way to niagara falls. And, as a solo traveller, its a great way to meet friendly people.”

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3.Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $90Top rated

Set out from Victoria Falls at about 4:30 pm for a small-group cruise on the Zambezi River. You will head toward the area above Victoria Falls, look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds, then turn back for sunset and a four-course dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks, and coffee. Zimbabwe hotel pickup is included.

“Beautiful scenery, beautiful sunset, great service. Food was good but main course took a long time & it was not hot. The Sunset cruise would be enough in my opinion.”

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4.Sunset Cruise and Dinner at The Eatery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

Spend four hours on a sunset cruise aboard the Zambezi Explorer, with drinks, canapés, wildlife sightings, and river views. After sunset, return to Pure Africa Waterfront for a three-course dinner at The Eatery. Hotel pickup is available from Victoria Falls hotels within 5km. The cruise is hosted in English and includes complimentary wines with dinner.

“Excellent food and service. Canapes and drinks were a-plenty on the cruise and the 2hr boat trip was relaxing and enjoyable spotting animals on the way. The dinner and atmosphere at the Eatery restaurant was divine and again no extra cost for drinks. Sitting by the water at the fire pit after dinner was a beautiful way to end our wonderful experience. Highly recommend this.”

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5.Night Tour w/ 3 Course Dinner & Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $184

Spend four hours seeing Niagara Falls after dark with a small English-speaking group. Eat at Table Rock House, enter the Illumination Tower to control the falls’ colors, watch Currents at the Niagara Parks Power Station, then walk through a tunnel to the base of Horseshoe Falls. Guides such as Oscar, Cheryl, and Nikola add local context.

“Very informative and a lot of fun! Tunnel walk was awesome! Started to snow too. Food was really good! Loved getting to play with the lights on the falls.”

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6.Iguazu Falls: The Argentine Experience Interactive Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Best value

Spend three hours at The Argentine Experience in Puerto Iguazú with hosts such as Bruno, Ailen, and Malena. Make a Malbec cocktail, shape empanadas, taste regional Argentine dishes with three wines, then prepare mate and eat alfajores at a shared table.

“We loved this experience! Outside of the falls, this was the highlight of our trip to Iguazu. Angelo and Bruno were excellent hosts and the food was incredible. We loved the interactive aspect of this dinner, especially the cocktail and empanada making. We also loved getting to chat with the other guests there as well. 10/10 recommend and will go back if we get the chance!!”

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7.Day & Night Tour with Boat Ride and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 7 hours · from $267

This seven-hour small-group tour combines Journey Behind the Falls, Skylon Tower, the Hornblower boat, a three-course dinner, fireworks, and hands-on control of Niagara’s lights. Guides such as Samara, Brayden, James, and Stephanie add local stories and practical viewing tips. The boat runs May through December, with Niagara Takes Flight replacing it from January to April.

“the tour was just amazing! no other way to describe it! the tour guide, Elijah, made the trip so much fun! he was a blast! I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!!!”

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8.Dining Experience at The Watermark

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 71 reviews · from $158

Enjoy a three-course dinner at Watermark Fallsview Dining on the 33rd floor of the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites. You choose from a locally inspired menu, share a bottle of Niagara wine per couple, and watch the illuminated American and Horseshoe Falls through floor-to-ceiling windows. A $50 Corso gift card is also included.

“Our waiter was great and he gave us wonderful service! Thanks from Alberta”

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9.Day & Night Small Group Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 6 hours · from $294

Spend six hours exploring the American side of Niagara Falls with a guide such as Saeed, Jimmy, or Dana. Visit Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, Whirlpool State Park, and the American Observation Tower, then ride Maid of the Mist, eat at Steak Stone & Sushi, and see the Falls illuminated after dark.

“Great service, our guide Dana was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout the entire tour. She also had alot of tips for best photo spots and where to stand on the boat ride if you wanted great views without getting completely drenched!”

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10.Farm-to-Table Chef’s Dinner at Kulaniapia Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $249

Meet at Kulaniapia Falls near Hilo at 6:30 pm for a small-group chef’s dinner beside a private waterfall. Explore parts of the 42-acre property, hear about Hawaiian food traditions, and enjoy a changing four-course menu made with fresh island ingredients. An optional wine pairing costs extra, and third-party bookings cannot support dietary requests.

“Chef Rachel made an excellent 5 course meal. I never truly understood what flavor profile meant until we experienced her dining creations. It was truly a unique setting with a waterfall in the background. I don’t know if the waterfall or the meal were the stars of the show. Walk the grounds and see the beauty and then be pampered with a meal fit for a celebrity. Great experience!”

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11.Guided Falls Tour with Dinner and Fireworks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $199

You’ll see all three Niagara Falls with a small group of up to six, ride the Maid of the Mist, eat a three-course dinner at Steak Stone & Sushi, then return for illuminated falls and fireworks. Guides such as Mike, Mohammed, and Meg add local stories and practical help throughout the evening.

“Our tour guide was exceptional! He was extremely knowledgeable and made everything fun with his positive attitude! The food was amazing and cooking steak on a stone was so much fun!”

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12.Niagara Falls Tour with Journey & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $196

Travel from Toronto to Niagara Falls with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, skip-the-line access, Journey Behind the Falls, the Illumination Tower, Table Rock, Clifton Hill, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and dinner at Table Rock House Restaurant. The eight-hour winter tour includes free time, bottled water, WiFi, and return transport.

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