Tenerife: Scandal Dinner Show Entry Ticket and 5-Course Meal

Dinner, wine, and acrobatics in one night. I love how the Scandal Dinner Show at the GF Victoria Hotel turns dinner into a full performance, with acts staged all around the room. You get a proper evening rhythm, food served in sync with the show, plus live singing, music, and comedy that keeps things moving.

Two things I especially like. First, the wine service is a major part of the experience, with glasses topped up quickly in many reviews. Second, the show itself is more than a gimmick, you can catch everything from burlesque-style dance to athletic set pieces like trapeze and other circus feats.

One possible drawback: the entertainment is adult-themed, and the commentary and speeches can lean more Spanish than English. Also, the meal can be a hit or miss for some people if you do not love fish-forward courses.

Key points to know before you go

• Adult burlesque with circus-level acts: expect sensual humor, dance, and athletic performances, not a quiet dinner.
• 5-course meal that actually arrives as courses: the timing is built around the show, not random buffet pacing.
• Frequent wine refills: many reviews describe bottomless-style service, but your table service may vary.
• Sightlines designed for watching from your seat: the performance setup lets you see without constantly standing.
• Dress code is real: elegant-casual with long pants for men, no swimwear and no flip-flops or sandals.
• No cameras during the show: plan on living in the moment, not filming it.

Arriving at GF Victoria and the Las Olas hall vibe

The Scandal Dinner Show is staged inside the GF Victoria Hotel’s Las Olas hall, so the whole evening feels like one contained event. That matters, because it keeps the pacing tight. You are not bouncing between locations or waiting around for the next part.

When you arrive, you check in at the desk to get your table. Expect a smooth flow from arrival into the dining area, with the room set in dimmer lighting once the show starts. Some reviews mention a welcome drink right on arrival, and it helps you settle in fast, especially if you are coming from a day at the beach.

A practical note: you do not get hotel pickup or drop-off, so build your own route to the GF Victoria. If you are staying nearby in Tenerife South, this can be a quick, low-stress plan. If you are farther out, give yourself extra time for parking or a short taxi ride so you do not walk in flustered.

The evening format, how the dinner and show work together

The whole experience runs about 2.5 hours, which is long enough for five real courses but short enough to feel punchy. The organizers clearly plan the night so you eat, then the show pulls focus, then you eat again. That back-and-forth is where the value is. Instead of a standard restaurant meal, you get a scripted entertainment arc.

Here is the core flow you should expect:

1. You settle at your table and get settled with a welcome drink.
2. The first course begins while the room is warming up for the acts.
3. Performers take the spotlight between courses, with multiple types of acts rather than one long segment.
4. Live elements keep showing up while you dine, including music and singing.
5. You finish the meal as the show rounds out, with the atmosphere still high.

What I like about this structure is that it respects your time. You are not stuck waiting through a long, slow introduction. You also are not trying to split your attention between a meal and an entertainment schedule that keeps slipping.

What to watch for: language. Several reviews mention that speeches or introductions can be heavily Spanish, so if you rely on English explanations, do not expect full translation of everything. The good news is you still get the gist, and the acts themselves are visual, physical, and easy to follow.

Your 5-course meal and what “local gastronomy” really means here

The ticket includes a 5-course menu, with regular and vegetarian options available. That’s a solid inclusion for the price, because it means you are not paying extra for food at the venue. It also means you can plan your evening like a true dinner night.

That said, the details of the menu can matter to you:

• Many reviews describe the meal as genuinely “proper courses,” not just small snacks.
• Several reviews also say the menu can lean fish and seafood. If you prefer chicken or beef, you might want to mentally prepare for a course direction you did not expect.
• Some diners felt the portions were on the smaller side, while service was still attentive.

Also, one review notes that they were not given a menu, which made the dishes feel hard to predict in advance. You may not know every exact dish beforehand, so if food uncertainty makes you anxious, consider contacting the venue when you book or checking for any menu preview if it is offered in the booking details you receive.

Vegetarian and vegan: you need to request at least 1 day before. If you have dietary restrictions beyond vegetarian, the safest move is to message with specifics as early as possible. The venue can only prepare what they know about in advance.

Wine, water, and the real “value multiplier”

This is where the Scandal Dinner Show often wins people over. Many reviews specifically call out bottomless-style red or white wine and constant refills. Even when someone criticized the food, they often still said the wine service and overall evening energy made it worth it.

If you are the type of traveler who hates being stuck with an empty glass, this is your kind of night. Expect staff to be moving with bottles and topping up quickly. Water is also offered in at least some reviews.

A balanced reality check: a couple of reviews mention table service gaps, like missing refills at certain moments. That can happen in any busy show setting. The best strategy is to get your first drink request in early, then stay visible if you need anything.

The burlesque show: modern, funny, and definitely adult-themed

The headline attraction is the Scandal Dinner Show’s burlesque spectacle, and it is designed with a modern sensibility. Think humor plus sensuality, costumes that run from lavish to sparkly, and a mix of singing, music, dance, and comedic bits.

What you are paying for is not just a performer or two. It is the variety. The reviews consistently mention multiple acts, including acrobatics, trapeze elements, and other circus-style feats. One review even highlights a water-related act, which is the kind of theatrical staging that makes the night feel like a production, not a nightclub show.

How far is it going in “adult” terms?

• It is not suitable for children under 16, so you should treat it as an adult evening.
• Some reviews mention partially naked bodies and say it is not for people who are easily offended.
• Another review says there is no nudity, but there is an erotic twist to the athletic acts.

So if you want a family-friendly cultural show, skip this. If you want a playful, slightly naughty night out that feels like a mix of burlesque and circus, you will likely have fun.

Also, the show is staged around the room. Multiple reviews say the set-up helps you see from your seat. That is a big deal for comfort, since it reduces the constant standing-and-blocking that can happen in some theaters.

Dress code, camera rules, and those small details that can ruin your night

This show has rules, and they are not just decorative. They help keep the venue consistent, but they can surprise first-timers.

Dress code

• Elegant-casual.
• Men need long pants.
• Swimwear and beach clothes are prohibited.
• Sandals or flip-flops are not allowed.

If you show up in resort outfits, you may feel underdressed compared with other attendees. Several reviews call out that many people dress up, often black tie or cocktail style. You do not need a tux, but do bring your best “night out” clothes.

Cameras

• Cameras are not allowed during the show.
• Flash photography is not allowed.
• Drones and professional cameras are also not allowed.

This matters for your planning. If you are the type who likes filming performances, you will have to accept that you cannot. The good side is you can focus on watching rather than spending the show behind a screen.

Service level, pacing, and what could disappoint you

Most reviews are extremely positive. People repeatedly praise:

• Attentive staff
• The smooth running order between courses and acts
• How often wine is topped up
• The quality of dancing and athletic performers
• The overall atmosphere in the room

But I would be doing you a disservice if I ignored the downside patterns. A few reviews mention:

• Food quality being inconsistent, with some calling it terrible or not worth the money.
• The meal leaning heavily toward fish/seafood, which some diners disliked.
• Language balance, where more is spoken in Spanish than English.
• Occasional service misses at certain tables.
• One mention of a lead entertainer relying mostly on miming rather than live performance.

How should you interpret that?

• This is a live entertainment format, so it can never be perfectly identical at every seating.
• The show is often the main reason people love it, even when food preferences do not line up.
• If you are food picky, treat the meal as part of the ticket value, not the main event you would choose alone.

Price and value in plain terms

At about $111 per person for a 2.5-hour evening, you are paying for three bundled things:

1. A 5-course dinner
2. Entry to a burlesque dinner show
3. A welcome drink plus additional drinks during the night

If you want to compare value fairly, you have to price what you would spend separately:

• A decent dinner plus drinks in Tenerife can add up quickly.
• A standalone theater or show ticket would likely cost a meaningful amount on its own.

Where this ticket shines is the “all-in-one” feeling. You are not scheduling dinner around the show. You are doing both at once, with timing built in and staff that keep things flowing.

The reason some people feel it is overpriced is simple: when the food does not hit for them, they feel they paid a premium for the show but still got a meal they disliked. If you are not sure about fish-forward dishes, that is the biggest value risk. If you love seafood and are comfortable with an adult stage show, the value tends to feel much better.

Who should book this show, and who should skip it

This works best for:

• Couples looking for a fun, romantic-ish night out with laughs.
• Adults who enjoy burlesque, circus-style performance, or showmanship.
• People who like live entertainment paired with dinner.
• Travelers who love being looked after, especially with frequent drink refills.

You might want to skip if:

• You want a family-friendly night.
• You are easily offended by adult-themed staging or partially revealing costumes.
• You strongly dislike fish and seafood, especially if you are expecting classic meat-centric dishes.
• You need full English narration or English-led introductions.

My booking checklist before you go

A smart plan helps this evening run smoothly.

1. Pack something that fits elegant-casual. Long pants for men.
2. Leave sandals and flip-flops at the hotel.
3. Do not plan on bringing a camera into the show space.
4. If you need vegetarian or vegan, request it at least 1 day ahead.
5. If you are sensitive to alcohol-heavy nights, remember wine refills are a big theme here, so keep your pace.

If you want an extra-cushion moment, many people use the hotel area before the show for a drink, then head in when the doors open. Just avoid arriving so late you are rushing your check-in.

Should you book the Scandal Dinner Show in Tenerife?

Book it if you want a high-energy adult night that feels like theater and dinner combined. The strongest reasons are consistent: the show quality, the variety of acts, and the way the evening is paced around your meal, plus the frequent wine service that people talk about over and over.

Skip or rethink it if your priorities are mostly food quality above all, or if fish-forward menus would frustrate you. Also skip if you need a fully English-led script, because speeches can lean Spanish.

If you match the vibe, you will likely leave with that rare travel souvenir, a night you remember because it was fun, not just because you checked a box.