Forget about the food--these 33 theme restaurants are destinations in their own right. Whether you're sitting on a toilet seat eating chocolate soft-serve ice cream out of a suggestively-shaped miniature toilet bowl in Taiwan or customizing your meal's taste with a bevy of flavored oils in Germany, a meal at one of these restaurants is an experience of a lifetime.
Some restaurants are vanguards of the next modern restaurant, like the Instructables restaurant or the zero-waste Sprout restaurant. Others are just plain bizarre, like the Japanese maid cafe or the coffin-themed restaurant.
33 One-of-a-Kind Theme Restaurants
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Touch-Screen Menus
Restaurants & Bars with Interactive Tabletops
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Naked Dining
Get A Bun To Bare Your Buns
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Waiterless Restaurant
Fully Automated Dining At Bagger's
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Toilet-Themed Restaurants (Update)
Now in China, Expanding Globally
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Japan's Pub Paradise Restaurant Caters To The Healthy Feet of Women
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Luxury Eateries
Dolce & Gabbana's Gold Restaurant
25
War-Themed Restaurants
"Buns and Guns" in Beirut
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Restaurants For Dogs
Doggy Style Deli West
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Hilton Maldives Resort: World's First Undersea Restaurant
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Sushi Rolling Fees
TAO's 'Spiritual Dining' in Vegas
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Toilet Bowl Restaurant in Taiwan
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Top 25 Most Unique Dining Experiences in the World
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Fake Jungle Dining
New Restaurant Tropical Rain Forest Theme
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Floating Restaurant Tables
BBQ-Donut
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Arboreal Restaurants
Okinawa Tree House
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Coffin Restaurants
The Eternity
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Cabbage & Condom Restaurant
Thai AIDS Awareness Cafe
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Solar Cooking
Restaurants Introduce Green Ovens
13
Underwater Restaurant (Update)
12
Fantasy Themed Restaurants
Alice in Wonderland and The Vampire Cafe
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
10
Plates Made of Coffee Grounds
SPROUT Zero-Waste Restaurant
9
Ninja Themed Restaurant
Ninja New York
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Picnic Table Pyramids
The 'Rest' Air Restaurant in the Netherlands
7
Sexy Branded Eateries
'Girls Gone Wild' Restaurants Open in Mexico
6
Crowdsourced Restaurants
The Instructables Restaurant
5
Pay-What-You-Want Restaurants
Zebrano Leaves Price Up To You
4
Alternative Dining in a Bus
Root Master Restaurant
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Customized Taste Lab Restaurants
'Geschmackslabor' in Germany
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Medical Themed Bar
D.S Music Restaurant
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Garlic-Free Restaurants
No More Stinking Breath
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The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Theatrical Cocktail Experiences
The Theatre by ZLB23 Unfolds at a Seven-Seat Bar
Therapy-Inspired Retail Concepts
Okamura Reimagines Retail Therapy with the Kimochi Kiosk in 2025
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Mobile Cafe Pop-Ups
Coach Introduced a Vibrant Coffee Truck in Gotemba, Japan
Curated Film Festival Experiences
The St. Regis Toronto Offers TIFF-Inspired Food & Beverage Menus
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Automotive Restaurants
Hyundai is Opening Backseat Bites, the UK’s First Restaurant Inside a Car
Immersive Restroom Experiences
The Refresh Room Reimagines the Female Festival Bathroom Experience
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Game-Inspired Culinary Experiences
PlayStation Canada x OpenTable Present a Unique Partnership
One-Night-Only Dining Events
The Saratoga Supper Club Turned a Convenience Store into a Speakeasy
All-Purple QSR Menus
McDonald’s Germany Grimace Menu Celebrates the Brand's Character
Vibrant Luxury Theme Parks
BON Luxury Theme Park Aims to Transform Worldwide Travel
Scotch Whisky Dining Experiences
Enigma Yorkville will Host 'A Night on Earth' with The Macallan
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Anime-Themed Cafe Events
One Piece Cafe Expands to Los Angeles with a Location Opening in August
Filmic Asian Fusion Menus
Disney's Freakier Friday Inspired P.F. Chang's Freakier Flavors Menu
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs
Sansa Interiors Designs the Interior of Paris Steak
Futuristic Train Cafes
The Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe is Housed Inside a Thunderbird Train
Exclusive Dining Celebrations
bosk will Host its Gastronomic Journey, 'Taste of Shangri-La'
Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus
The Pronto Cafe Pokémon Menu is Arriving for Autumn
Honest Sustainability-Focused Installations
Temple (The Last Cheeseburger) is Thought-Provoking
Korean-Themed Pizza Menus
Pizza Maru Delights Toronto Residents with Korean-Inspired Pizzas
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Dinner Escape Rooms
The Wedding Party Dinner Theater is a Three-Course Entertainment Event
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Minimalist Café Interiors
The 12 Matcha Café Has Bold Green Accents and Japanese Influences
Intimate Modern Sushi Restaurants
MITANI New York Gears Up to Open Its Doors on May 15
Gastronomic Boutique Cafes
Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji Blends Heritage with Culinary Artistry
Cinema Restaurant Interiors
Ceintuur Theatre by Studio Elèn Letort Reworks a 1920s Cinema
Elegant Modern Japanese Restaurants
Akira Back Unveils a Fairmont Château Laurier Location
Butter-Focused Stores
Butter Bar is a First-of-Its-Kind Destination in Canada
Luxurious Italian Spring Menus
TOCA Emphasizes Seasonal Ingredients & Italian Culinary Techniques
Tomato-Themed Dining Experiences
Mutti Tomatoes Hosted an Immersive Dining Experience in London
Ranch-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurants
The Hidden Valley Ranch Tiny Restaurant is Coming to NYC
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Website-Based Restaurant Customizations
The 'Wix Restaurant Experiences' Enables Unique Dining
Local-Led Culinary Experiences
Intrepid Offers a Diverse Range of Food Tours for Curious Travelers
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts
The Frederick Restaurant is Led by Chef Cory Vitiello
Playful Social Dining Menus
Toronto's Mademoiselle Launched a $25 'Girl Dinner' Prix-Fixe Menu
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Film Festival-Inspired Tasting Menus
Khazana Toronto Debuts a Special Tasting Menu for TTIFF
Vintage Luxury Dining
Limousine Restaurant by Ivy Studio Captures the Glamour of the Classic Car
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Reclaimed Interior Spaces
The Onyx Aether Restaurant Unveils a Layered Reclaimed-Material Concept
Playful Restaurant Elevations
The New Tom’s Pasta Has a Colorful Interior Designed by House of Dre
High-End Restaurant Reservation Offers
Uber One Exclusive Tables Was Launched with OpenTable
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Tasting Menu Evolutions
SARA Launches the Journey, a Seven-Course Dining Experience in Toronto
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Large-Scale Dining Events
The Longest Table Offers an Open Invitation for Food and Connection
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Kosher Dining-Focused Luxe Restaurants
Chagall Commenced Operations in Windsor Arms Hotel
Charcuterie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Franklin Fountain's Charcuterie Board Flight Has Novel Flavors
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
European Food Tours
Air Canada Offers Curated Food Tourism Packages and Guides
Film-Inspired Hotel Offerings
Shangri-La Toronto Indulges Guests with the Eat, Play, Love Campaign
Scent-Led Dining Experiences
Aroma by Tia Rosa Has Guests Choose What They Eat by Smell, Not Sight
Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs
North End Design Creates the Town Restaurant
Modular Dining Spaces
The 11 x 17 Restaurant in Denver Blends a Pizza Kitchen with a Gallery
Experimental Chopstick Designs
Chopsticks 箸 Exhibition by S—3 Reinterprets East Asian Utensil
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Gastronomy-Based Travel Adventures
Tourradar Features Cross-Continental Culinary and Food Tours
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences
The Drake Hotel Unveiled a Reimagined Gen-Z-Forward Menu
Upgraded Experiential Museum Experiences
Museum of Ice Cream Undergoes Significant Renovations
Intimate Social Dinner Concepts
Dinner With Friends NYC Features Low-Pressure Communal Dinners
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Artisanal Donut Shop Design
20/WOL Launched the 'Donut of Curiosity' Artistic Donut Shop
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Hotel Anniversary Renovations
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin Marks 10 Years with an Interior Refresh
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Container-Built Restaurants
Petti Restaurant by Wallmakers Stacks Shipping Containers Vertically
Urban Indian Dining Experiences
The Cottage Cheese Features Menus Showcasing Chef-Driven Artistry
Home Dining-Inspired Restaurants
wiercinski-studio Designs the AMATOR Restaurant
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Conceptually Transformed Restaurants
The Nami Restaurant is Scheduled to Launch in Early February
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs
Grybova Hata Evokes Mycelial Growth Via Bio-Based Materials
Food-Inspired Cocktail Concept Menus
The Salmon Guru Eat Your Cocktail Menu Rethinks Cocktails
Themed Hotel Bars
Disney Cruise Line Launches Haunted Mansion Parlor at Sea
Immersive Chinese Culinary Productions
Trip.com Group Debuts the Multi-Media Taste of China
BIPOC-Owned Korean-Parisian Restaurants
Toronto’s Gateau Ghost Features a Dynamic Dining Concept
Japanese Gourmet-Focused Websites
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Debuts GO TOKYO Gourmet
Elegant Steakhouse Interior
La Tête D’or Restaurant Design by David Rockwell Fuses Cultural Styles
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Nostalgic Music Dining Experiences
The Bun House Disco Evokes 1980s Hong Kong with Buns and Music
Highly-Localized Village Restaurants
THE PIG–near Bath Features Home-Grown Produce
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Dining Experience Events
Blush at the Alexandra Inn Launched Its Girl Dinner Rooftop Dining Series
Nautical Themed Hotel Suites
Lore Group and Vinterior Join to Create Themed Sea Containers Suites
Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus
The J.S. Burgers Cafe Back to the Future Menu Marks the 40th Anniversary
Festive Rome-Themed Experiences
Six Senses Rome Offers a Uniquely Cultural Holiday Experience
Luxurious One-Night-Only Experiences
Glenfiddich and Daphne Restaurant Joined Forces in November
Upgraded Signature Dishes
INPARADISE is Serving Elevated Favorites for a Limited Time This Fall
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Minimalist Warehouse Dining
Sōko Restaurant by CAAM Arquitectos Reinterprets Japanese Teppanyaki
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Industrial Contrast Dining Spaces
SSOC Seoul Features Stainless Steel with a Contemporary Layout
Industrial Canal Restaurants
The Canal Restaurant Transforms a Waterside HQ into a Dining Space
Regional Authenticity Dining
Marco’s Pizza Introduced a New York–Style Pizza Experience
Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Cibaria Restaurant in Sydney
Cultural Japa Pavilions
Japa Valley Tokyo Reimagines Napa Luxury Through Art and Sake
Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants
Polonsky & Friends Design the Santo Taco Restaurant in Soho
Chef-Led Resort Experiences
The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu Launches Culinary Events with Island Chefs
Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants
Kriskadecor Installs a Mural at the Ginza 41 Restaurant
Atmospheric Cantonese Dining
Cafe Kowloon by Daytrip Studio is a Restaurant Under Railway Arches
Venetian-Style Eatery Designs
Fettle’s Cicchetti Piccadilly Melds Venetian Warmth and Theatrics
Revived Modern Burger Bars
PLUTO Burger Bar in Poland Reimagines an American Classic with a Twist
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Thai Restaurant-Transformed Cafes
Manon Delafoy Transforms a Space to the OLYSSE Cafe
Globally Inspired Chef-Developed Menus
INPARADISE & Chef Daniel Sanz Martin Debut Taste the World
Mud Clad Restaurants
Petti Restaurant by Wallmakers Uses Earth and Marine Waste Construction
Tropical Brutalist Dining
Uchiko Miami Beach Blends Japanese Minimalism with Coastal Elegance
Itallian Restaurant Prototypes
Johnny Carino's Strives to Modernize the Dining Experience
Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants
Mammoth Designs the Field Guide Restaurant in Williamsburg
Zero-Waste Dining Spaces
Gourmega Reuses Discarded Materials Across Its Manhattan Interior
Alpine-Inspired Fine Restaurants
Jakob Sprenger and Antonia Crespi Reimagine the Monti Restaurant
Group Dining Finders
Where to Eat Helps Locate Restaurants Convenient for You and Friends
Adaptive Restaurant Interiors
The Motorino Restaurant Adapts a Chapel with Spatial Sequences