[2026] A Collection of Western Songs to Play at Dinner [Stylish BGM]
Spending your evening dinner time with your favorite music creates a special atmosphere, almost like being at a restaurant.
This time, we’re introducing a selection of Western songs that are perfect as BGM to brighten up your dining table.
From laid-back jazz and sophisticated mellow R&B to acoustic melodies, we’ve carefully chosen tracks that will make your mealtime even more stylish.
The first half features many of the latest numbers, so it’s also great for anyone wanting to catch up with what’s happening in the Western music scene right now.
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[2026] A Collection of Western Songs for Dinner [Stylish BGM] (71–80)
EvergreenOmar Apollo
With the current revival boom, genres that once enjoyed popularity are back in the spotlight.
In particular, soul music—helped by the success of artists like Bruno Mars—has become a hot genre worldwide.
A new classic in soul music is “Evergreen.” Its lyrics portray a heartrending breakup, yet it carries soul’s signature gentle, laid-back atmosphere.
It’s the perfect track for anyone wanting a relaxed lunchtime.
Since it also went viral on TikTok, many of you may already know it.
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding
Otis Redding, a soul singer who had a profound influence on soul music and the contemporary R&B that followed.
Though he passed away young, the many classics he left behind are still loved by countless listeners and used across various media today.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend for lunchtime is (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay.
It shares qualities with neo-soul; while the overall feel is calm, there’s a definite groove running deep beneath the surface.
Ay AmorRafa Pabön, Buika
Buika is an extraordinarily talented female singer who would surely rank among the top five in the world.
A Black Spanish artist who represents the nuevo flamenco scene, she is now based in the United States and drawing attention from the global Latin music community.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Ay Amor.
Blending passionate flamenco elements with a reggaeton vibe, this track overflows with feeling while maintaining a richly emotive melody throughout.
Despite its passionate melody, it also conveys a cool, refreshing impression—truly a deeply flavorful masterpiece.
If you want to elevate your lunchtime with a supremely stylish track, be sure to check it out.
So BeautifulRobert Glasper
I think its chic, mature vibe would suit a stylish restaurant.
It’s a piece by Robert Glasper, a jazz pianist from Houston, USA.
The gentle tone of the piano is soothing to the ears.
If it’s playing during a dinner with your partner, it might lift the mood.
Night and DayStan Getz and Kenny Barron
This piece has a lovely, floating feel, and it’s a song Cole Porter wrote in 1932 for a musical.
It has long been cherished as a standard and is still performed by many musicians today.
This version features a superb duo performance by Kenny Barron and Stan Getz, and it might make you feel as if you’re in a New York club.
HabibiTom Doolie
They may not be well-known in Japan yet, but they’re an artist who seems poised to gain popularity.
Based in Munich, Germany, this producer drew attention among fans of instrumental hip-hop and beat tapes with the jazzy instrumental collection “VIOA,” released in 2018.
The track introduced here was released in March 2020.
It has a laid-back mood with his signature jazz-inspired arrangement, making for a very pleasant listen—just having this song playing might make the space feel instantly more stylish.
Orange MugWONK
When we say BGM, it’s not just about rhythmic instrumental tracks—you also want mellow tunes with a relaxed mood that make you move gently, right? If you’re looking for music like that, I recommend WONK’s “Orange Mug.” It uses a boom-bap-style beat reminiscent of overseas R&B and ’90s hip-hop, and just listening to it makes you want to move your body.
It’s dance music you’ll want to play at night.
I think the intentionally low-budget feel of the music video actually creates a stylish vibe.