The first thing you notice: a neon sign spelling out "TABANA" in pink light above the darkened room. Then the mirror balls, scattering fragments of white light across tables set with small lamps and white rose petals. At the centre, a round raised stage — and before you have even opened the menu, a performer in a feathered costume has already claimed every eye in the room. That is how an evening here begins.
Concept
The house founded by Anna-Claire Hestermann follows a clear idea: a complete evening under one roof, structured in three phases with no interruption and no change of venue. First comes dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Then the show escalates, transforming the room entirely. When dinner winds down, the dancefloor opens and the night belongs to the DJ after-party — dinner guests simply stay on. "From dinner to dancefloor, the night doesn’t break" is not a tagline; it is the actual structure of the evening. Tabana operates seasonally, opening each year with a launch event.
The Show
Tabana explicitly positions its live performance as the heart of every evening, not as background entertainment. Fire acrobatics with flaming rods, aerial acts in a geometric ring suspended above the crowd, dancers on the round stage under sharp spotlights, roller-skate numbers, singers, costumed artists in feather boas or themed outfits depending on the night. The programme rotates with each themed event: cabaret glamour, Halloween productions, adult bunny concepts, vampire ensembles. What never changes is the energy arc: it starts warm and ends at fever pitch on the dancefloor. The venue’s own label "Live Cabaret" is more accurate than "dinner show" — this is spectacle in its purest form.
Food & Drinks
The menu sits at the crossroads of Mediterranean foundations, international grill, and Japanese-inspired elements. Classic steaks — rib-eye, tenderloin — appear alongside a 1.2-kg tomahawk designed for sharing, which arrives at the table as a visual statement in its own right. The raw bar offers sashimi, California rolls, and signature sushi creations; a steak tartare with caviar pearls and Dijon mayo is among the starters. Pasta, grilled fish, and ceviche round out the offer. The drinks list ranges from signature cocktails through an extensive wine selection to champagne and spirits. Those who come purely for fine dining without entertainment will find priorities differ here; those who want an evening that stays with them are in exactly the right place. Prices sit firmly in the upper bracket.
Who It’s For & Occasions
Birthdays, hen parties, anniversaries, group evenings that need a guaranteed wow factor: Tabana is built for occasions that demand more than a good meal. At the same time, couples seeking a standout evening in Palma and a mixed crowd of locals and visitors all find their place here. All events are for guests aged 18 and over. The price-to-experience ratio is a recurring theme in guest accounts: people are happy to spend a bit more for the service, the food, and the performers — the package justifies it.
Insider Tip
A reservation is far from a formality: at weekends and during high season, tables fill early. Booking is straightforward via the website. Those who want to join later in the evening just for after-party drinks can do so depending on availability — entry without a dinner booking is not guaranteed. A look at the current event calendar is worthwhile: each themed night has a distinctly different character.
