Are you looking to eat somewhere and enjoy the unforgettable experience of a lifetime? Check out our guide to the best restaurants around the world where you can dine in spectacular settings.
From eating on the beach, on top of a skyscraper, in a cave, to dining underwater, these amazing places will leave you speechless!
1. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
The Maldives is a dream travel destination with some incredible places to stay.
You can find some of the world’s most luxurious hotels in the Maldives, think incredible resorts that are constantly innovating and coming up with alluring new selling points.
The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is somewhere which will leave you in awe. This underwater restaurant allowing you to eat meters under water surround by marine life.
If you are looking for a unique restaurant which really has the wow factor this is it. This was the world’s first undersea restaurant, how many places can you actually eat five meters below the surface of the ocean.
2. The Labassin Waterfall Restaurant, Philippines
The name kind of gives it away, The Labassin Waterfall Restaurant in Villa Escudero Resort, San Pablo City, allows you to eat under waterfall!
Okay, this isn’t a natural waterfall, the water comes from the Labassin Dam which was the Philippines first hydroelectric plant. Still though, this is a really unique place to dine!
3. Bird’s Nest Restaurant, Soneva Kiri Eco Resort, Thailand
Soneva Kiri Eco Resort is as really exclusive place to stay, and a real hidden gem of Thailand.
There are so many beautiful islands in Thailand and we highly recommend visiting Koh Kood, home to the Soneva Kiri Eco Resort which has one of the most unique places to eat on the planet.
You will dine in treepods located high above the ocean with spectacular views for miles around. The waiters and waitressed bring your food and drink via zippiness!
4. Aiguille Du Midi – 3842 Restaurant, Chamonix, France
Chamonix is one of the most popular ski destinations in Europe, and at Aiguille Du Midi Restaurant you can eat 3842m above sea level!
The views here are out of this world, looking out of the windows you can see mountains all around.
You can reach Aiguille du Midi via the ski lift station in Chamonix Sud, which you can access easily on foot from anywhere in Chamonix centre.
5. The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar
How many restaurants are actually located in the ocean? We can’t think of many!
Zanzibar is one of the most exotic islands in the world located just off the coast of Tanzania, and as well as visiting stunning white sandy beaches you can grad a bite to eat at The Rock Restaurant.
The Rock Restaurant is an extraordinary restaurant, located in a unique position, on a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean. There are 14 tables all with amazing views of the ocean.
Eating here is definitely one of the most popular things to do in Tanzania which you shouldn’t miss.
6. Snow Castle Restaurant, Finland
The Snow Castle Restaurant is one of the ‘coolest’ places to eat on our list.
Okay the joke is terrible, but the food and ratings are not. In the town of Kemi in Finland, every winter people build a castle and restaurant completely out of snow!
This was inducted in the Guinness World Records as being the first snow castle with the longest snow walls.
7. Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
You might have seen pictures of Grotta Palazzese before on apps like Instagram but not realised where it is.
This restaurant is located in Polignano a Mare, Italy and dates back to the 1700’s. Dine here and you will be located in a cliff restaurant on the ocean.
It is possible one of the most romantic places to eat on our list and definitely somewhere romantic with the real wow factor.
8. Vertigo Restaurant and Moon Bar, Bangkok
Vertigo Restaurant and Moon Bar is one of the coolest places to eat in Bangkok, above ground level!
Vertigo Restaurant was brought to the world’s attention in the 2010 film The Hangover, and if you are going to visit Bangkok, it really is worth treating yourself to eat here.
The views of the Bangkok skyline, especially at night are spectacular.
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9. Giraffe Manor, Langata, Kenya
Giraffe Manor is a boutique hotel and one of the most instagrammed places to stay in Africa.
Located in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, this is a really unique accommodation.
By eating in the restaurant you’ll have giraffes for neighbours!
10. El Diablo, Lanzarote, Spain
El Diablo is a restaurant unlike anywhere else on our list.
Located in Lanzarote, a popular island in the Spanish Canary Islands, the chefs cook on a grill with volcanic heat from the volcano where the restaurant is situated.
The scenery through the windows also looks like you are dining on Mars! No trip to Lanzarote would be complete with dining at Over A Volcano.
11. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Kenya
Kenya is one of the most popular countries to visit in Africa with foreigners due to the safari parks which are among the best on the continent.
If you do visit Kenya be sure to add Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant to your itinerary. This dining experience is located Mombasa, in an ancient cave and at night illuminated by candlelight adding to the mystique and atmosphere.
12. Le Panoramic, France
Le Panoramic is a restaurant located in the spectacular mountains of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. Just check out the view and tell us you aren’t impressed!
Le Panoramic is situated on the summit of Brévent and is easily accessible via gondola and cable car. The restaurant serves Savoyarde food as well as pasta, soup, steak and drinks.
13. The Grotto, Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand
Krabi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand due to the atmosphere, attractions and beaches.
The Grotto is a restaurant at the Rayavadee Hotel in Krabi, Thailand. Stay at the Rayavadee Hotel and you’ll get exclusive access to eat the beautiful Grotto restaurant, located under an ancient limestone cliff on the beautiful Phranang Beach.
This restaurant is one of the most romantic places to eat on our list – not many places compare to this. On a trip here you can try some of best foods in Thailand.
14. Huvafen Fushi Resort, Maldives
Huvafen Fushi Resort located in North Malé, Maldives is a luxury five star private island resort with world class facilities.
As well as incredible beach bungalows, white sandy beaches and crystal clear ocean, Huvafen Fushi also has some of the most amazing dining options.
Choose between dining on the beach, in the pool or at Latitude 4°, an underwater restaurant eight metres beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean.
Although this accommodation is expensive, there are lots of ways to travel to the Maldives on a budget.
15. Ion Hotel Northern Lights Bar, Iceland
Iceland is an amazing tourist destination to visit and one of the main highlights is seeing the spectacular natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights.
ION Adventure Hotel is situated on Mount Hengill, 18 km from UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park.
If you dine at the restaurant you can eat tasty local Nordic speciality food and if you are luxury you will get to see an incredible view of the Northern Lights.
Have you been to eat somewhere extraordinary that we have missed off our list? Get in touch to let us know.
