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Vincennes comes alive in the evenings, and the idea of a dinner and show in Vincennes appeals to locals and visitors alike. Between cinema screenings, theatre performances, neighbourhood concerts and late-night races at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse, there\u2019s no shortage of things to do in this Val-de-Marne town. That leaves one very practical question, often asked fifteen minutes before the curtain rises: where to eat a decent meal without having to rush.<\/p>\r\n

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Looking for a dinner and a show in Vincennes actually means looking for two things: a cultural experience and a good restaurant that\u2019s available at the right time. At M\u00e2y Bay, on those evenings we welcome both regulars and visitors passing through, and we\u2019ve learnt to tailor our service to their schedules.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dinner and a show in Vincennes: our plant-based menu for 2026<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Dinner and a show in Vincennes: what the search is really about<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  2. Where to have dinner before or after a show in Vincennes<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  3. M\u00e2y Bay, a 100 % plant-based Vietnamese restaurant open in the evenings<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  4. Combining a cultural outing with fine dining in eastern Paris<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  5. Book, order, plan ahead<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  6. Take it a step further with a dinner and show in Vincennes<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
  7. Frequently asked questions about the dinner show in Vincennes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Dinner and a show in Vincennes: what the search is really about<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    In Vincennes and in eastern Paris, the offering is structured around two very different concepts. The first is the all-in-one package, meaning a meal and a show in the same venue. The Paris-Vincennes racecourse is the main hub for this, with its panoramic restaurants overlooking the trotting track and its evening races, where Arrival is at around 7.00 pm, with the evening ending at around 11.15 pm<\/a>. Business directories also list cabarets and lively restaurants in the area, and Val-de-Marne Tourism offers group packages combining a visit to the stables with a dinner and a show<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    The second approach, which is often more flexible, involves separating the meal from the performance. You book a table at a local restaurant, then walk to the theatre or take a short journey by public transport. This is the approach favoured by most of the families and couples we welcome, as it allows them to choose the cuisine, atmosphere and budget to suit them. Booking platforms such as TheFork also list restaurants in Vincennes with average prices of around 29 euros<\/a>, a far cry from event-based formats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    To give you an idea of the scale, here are the published prices for the main dinner-and-show packages in the area, to be compared with a meal at a local restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    A comparison of dinner-and-a-show prices in Vincennes<\/caption>\r\n
    Type of evening<\/th>\r\nFormula<\/th>\r\nApproximate price per person<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
    Evening racing at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse<\/td>\r\nOutsider Menu, dinner and a show<\/td>\r\n54 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Evening racing at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse<\/td>\r\nCasaque menu, dinner and a show<\/td>\r\n65.50 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Evening racing at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse<\/td>\r\nLeader Menu, dinner and a show<\/td>\r\n82 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Evening racing at the Paris-Vincennes racecourse<\/td>\r\nDerby Menu, dinner and a show<\/td>\r\n115 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Group offers in Val-de-Marne<\/td>\r\nTour of the stables and dinner and a show, set menu<\/td>\r\n80 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Restaurant in Vincennes, free evening<\/td>\r\n\u00c0 la carte dinner or evening set menu<\/td>\r\nThe average price was found to be around 29 euros<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    This table explains why many of our customers opt for a two-part evening. The budget remains under control, there is complete freedom of choice regarding the dishes, and value for money is not dependent on a set menu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Where to have dinner before or after a show in Vincennes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Dinner before a show in Vincennes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    A pre-show dinner has one simple requirement: timing. You need to be served quickly and well, and be able to leave without having to wait for the bill. We see these parties arrive around 7.00 pm or 7.30 pm, with a clear aim: a starter, a main course, sometimes a dessert, and a departure timed to coincide with the start of the performance. The front-of-house staff are informed at the time of booking, which completely changes the pace at which dishes are served.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Dinner after a show in Vincennes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    After a show, the dynamic changes. The evening takes a more leisurely pace, the cosy atmosphere becomes more important, and you\u2019re more likely to fancy something light rather than a heavy meal before heading home. It\u2019s a moment we particularly enjoy, with a cosy atmosphere, a cup of tea or herbal tea to keep the conversation going, and light, home-cooked dishes. If you\u2019re wondering where to have dinner after a show in Vincennes, it\u2019s always a good idea to check opening times and evening availability, as not all restaurants in the town centre serve late into the evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Good to know<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    On evenings when the racecourse is open late, the advertised prices for the panoramic packages do not include either admission to the racecourse or parking. This is a detail that affects the actual cost of the evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    M\u00e2y Bay, a 100 % plant-based Vietnamese restaurant open in the evenings<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Our plant-based Vietnamese cuisine<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Our concept is based on combining a venue where guests can sample fresh, healthy dishes with a contemporary, relaxing atmosphere. In other words, authentic Vietnamese cuisine \u2013 entirely vegetarian and vegan \u2013 served in a dining room designed to help you unwind. Many visitors discover here that an Asian restaurant in Vincennes can offer a complete Asian dining experience in the evening without any meat products at all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    For an evening meal, the menu follows a classic progression through the chef\u2019s cuisine. For starters, there are ch\u1ea3 gi\u00f2 \u2013 our crispy vegetable spring rolls \u2013 h\u00e0 c\u1ea3o \u2013 vegetable dumplings \u2013 b\u00e1nh cu\u1ed1n \u2013 steamed Vietnamese rice rolls \u2013 or the g\u1ecfi M\u00e2y Bay salad. For the main course, try the b\u00fan ch\u1ea3 gi\u00f2 \u2013 vermicelli with spring rolls \u2013 our vegetarian take on b\u00f2 b\u00fan, the h\u1ee7 ti\u1ebfu M\u00e2y Bay, the \u2018M\u00e2y Bay Delight\u2019 \u2013 a homemade satay soup with vegetable stock, rice noodles, tofu and shiitake mushrooms, or B\u00e0 D\u0169ng\u2019s stew \u2013 a Vietnamese-style curry served with plain rice. For dessert, try ch\u00e8 chu\u1ed1i with bananas, tapioca pearls, coconut milk and peanuts; b\u00e1nh bao ch\u1ec9 with coconut pearls; or b\u00e1nh b\u00f2, a puffed rice cake. Vietnamese filter coffee with coconut milk, flavoured with chilled pandan, often rounds off the evening. The evening and weekend menu<\/a> is available online, and the details of the dishes<\/a> is shown on our full map.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    A handy address for groups<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    This approach offers a practical advantage for group meals. No one needs to check whether there are options for the vegetarians and vegans at the table, as the entire menu caters to them. Flexitarians will find plenty to enjoy, whilst lovers of Vietnamese cuisine will recognise the familiar flavours: fresh herbs, lemongrass, ginger and coriander.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Combining a cultural outing with fine dining in eastern Paris<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Vincennes is ideal for an evening out. The Ch\u00e2teau de Vincennes marks the entrance to the town, the Bois de Vincennes is perfect for a stroll before or after dinner, and the Paris-Vincennes racecourse hosts its evening races just a few minutes away. Three stations on Line 1 serve the town, which significantly reduces journey times from Paris and neighbouring towns such as Saint-Mand\u00e9, Fontenay-sous-Bois and Montreuil. Our proximity is our greatest selling point: the restaurant is situated right in Vincennes itself, minimising the distance between your table and the theatre.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This combination makes an evening out in Vincennes a genuine gastronomic experience combined with a cultural outing. A film, an exhibition, a concert, followed by a gourmet break in a peaceful setting: this is the routine followed by our regular customers, often local residents who return every week and recommend the place to their friends and family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Book, order, plan ahead<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Book a night out at the theatre<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Do you need to book in advance for dinner in Vincennes on a night when there\u2019s a show? Yes, in almost all cases. On performance nights, demand is concentrated within a two-hour window, and tables fill up quickly. The online booking<\/a> It only takes a few minutes, and we always make a note of the time you need to leave. We use this information to manage the flow of service.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Booking and organising your evening<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    There are three other options you should be aware of before organising your party.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n