If you're looking for a more environmentally friendly way to dine, then these eco dining destinations will provide some practical options when it comes to deciding where to get a bite to eat.
Going out to a restaurant is great way to relax and unwind after a long work week, maintaining sustainability however, particularly while out of the house, can be a challenge. These eco dining destinations however, are here to make the experience of eating out much more environmentally friendly, incorporating rustic and natural elements into the retail setting.
From cafes that utilize eco-friendly decor to dining establishments that transform food scrapes into new and improved dishes, these eco dining destinations will definitely make you feel more comfortable about eating out.
27 Eco Dining Destinations
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Sustainable Container Eateries
Les Grandes Tables Offers an Eco-Friendly Dining Experience
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Shipping Container Sushi Joints
The SushiBOX Restaraunt is an Eatery That Knows How to Pack it In
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Solar-Powered Food Trucks
New York City Has Just Unveiled Its New Line of Sustainable Food Carts
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Bee-Friendly Furniture
Ryan Frank Designs Fragrant Outdoor Pieces for London's National Thea
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Water-Only Restaurants
The Only Thing on Molecule Cafe's Menu is Filtered Tap Water
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Produce-Only Restaurants
CORE Kitchen's Healthy Fast Food is Made Purely From Fresh Produce
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Cork-Covered Hotels
The 'Ecorkhotel' in Portugal is Inspired by Cork and Medieval Villages
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Bike-Inspired Eateries
The Ham on Wheels Restaurant Combines Fast Food & Bike Culture
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Food Scrap Dining
The Salvage Supperclub Initiative Serves Food From Dumpsters in a 6 Course Meal
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Green-Toned Eateries
Green Station is a Healthy Fast Food Joint Branded with Green Interior Decor
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Sustainable Urban Eateries
This Restaurant Champions Progressive Farming and Eco-Friendly Dining
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Garbageless Restaurants
Eco-Friendly Restaurant ‘Sandwich Me’ Doesn't Produce Any Waste
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Stacked Plywood Interiors
Kuma Layers Plywood to Create Visual Landscapes and Functional Furniture
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Wall-Cut Cafe Furnishings
Bakoko's Timber Cafe Uses Excised Cladding to Construct its Contents
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Crafty Sustainable Cafe Accents
Artisan Coffee by Liquidesign Features Eco-Friendly Decor
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Self-Sustaining Restaurants
The Famed 'Noma' Restaurant is Basing Its Menu On the Changing Seasons
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Hybrid Greenhouse-Restaurants
De Kas, Amsterdam Serves Freshly Grown Food as it is Harvested
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Vegetable-Celebrating Menus
The ' La Bauhinia' Restaurant Now Serves '100% Green Dinners'
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Recycled Can Chandeliers
Dutch Designer Willem Heeffer Turned 334 Old Tins into Diner Decor
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Sustainable Tropical Coffee Houses
Head to Hawaii for One of the Best Artisanal Roasters of Coffee
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Herb-Infused Water Menus
The Artistic Menu at Creo Offers Guests a Unique List of Herbal Waters
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Fancy Upcycled Meals
Through WastED, Food Scraps Are Turned into Gourmet Meals
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Holistically Green Eateries
'Gather' Restaraunt is an Eco-Conscious Hotspot
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Eco-Conscious Eateries
This Taiwan Cardboard Restaurant Uses Eco-Friendly Furniture
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Plantable Restaurant Matchbooks
The Wahaca Matchbook Gives Diners Serrano Chili Seeds After Meal
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Extremely Eco Eateries
Copenhagen's Restaurant BioM Serves Up Organic Food and Design
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Pop-Up Farms
GrowNYC and Riverpark Restaurant Open an Urban Garden in the Middle of Manhattan
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Fashion Food Trucks
Henry Holland Transformed an Ice Cream Van to a Pop-Up Store
Underwater Hotel Rooms
The Partially Submerged Manta Resort Offers Astounding Aquatic Views
Abandoned Ship Gardens
This Floating Forest is a Stunning Upcycle of an Old Abandoned Ship
Fold-Out Food Trucks
Le Bistrot du Lion is an Ingenious Foodtruck Concept By Peugeot Design
Sensational Superhero Coffee Sleeves
These Coffee Sleeves Make the User Feel Super Powerful
Faux Candy Bar Shops
The 100 Percent Chocolate Cafe Will Make Your Mouth Water
Unpackaged Food Supermarkets
Original Unpacked is Lowering Food Waste by Unconventional Means
Chic Greenhouse Editorials
Photographer Kawa H Pour Shows Elegance in Greenery
Futuristic Capsule Hotels
Sci-Fi Inspired Sleep Capsules Find its Way to Kyoto
Farmer Market Eateries
This Rustic Restaurant Interior is Dreamy and Bohemian
Fashionable Water Bar Menus
The Cultish Colette Water Bar Has a Menu of Over 100 Waters
Eco-Friendly Takeout Packaging
This Sustainable Food Packaging is Perfect for a Picnic
Minimalist Swedish Farmhouses
Sandberg's Design Fuse the Traditional & the Contemporary
Beautifully Carved Foliage Sculptures
The Mosaiculture's International Competition Wows its Guests
Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
Ultramodern Industrial Hotels
The Latest Outpost from Puro Hotels is Located in Gdansk
Outdoor Culinary Companies
Tres Arbolitos Creates an Eating Experience in the Great Outdoors
Angular Shadowbox Illuminators
The Wall Shadows Lighting by Charles Kalpakian Plays With Dimension
Close-Packed Bicycle Storage
T-Bike by Jung Tak Proposes an Efficient System for Renting Pushbikes
Collapsible Hotel Rooms
Travelbox Pop-Up Hotel Rooms are Fully Furnished and Convenient
Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences
The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors
Gourmet Tea Houses
Ippodo Offers Premium Traditional Green Teas to Tea Enthusiasts
Raw Vegan Restaurant Branding
This Example of Raw Vegan Branding Hails from Italy
Cyclist Drink Accessories
The Bookman Cup Holder Ensures that People Can Bike with Hot Drinks
Edgy Archaic Lighting
The ‘Vintage Industrial Lamps’ are Edison-Inspired
Sleek Hipster Bar Branding
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits’s Brand Identity and Design is Epic
Sleek Abstract Lighting
The Glowing KOGI Geometric Lamp Adds Color to Dark Nights
Non-Electric Food Storage
The Mitti Cool Clay Fridge Prevents Food Waste in Developing Countries
Egg-Shaped Interiors
House I Hides Rounded Rooms Behind Rectilinear Exterior Walls
$28,000 Hotel Suites
The Mandarin Oriental in New York Has Unveiled the Suite 5000
Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
Cat-Themed Restaurants
The ‘Hello Kitty’ Sweety House Cafe is Adorably Designed
Socially Conscious Pizzerias
Gung Ho! is a Sustainable Restaurant in Beijing Revolutionizing Pizza
Stylish Pod Accommodations
The Qbic Hotel by Blacksheep is Made for Budget Savvy Travellers
Food Scrap Dining
The Salvage Supperclub Initiative Serves Food From Dumpsters in a 6 Course Meal
Eco-Friendly 1930s Homes
The Renovated Casa 31_4 Room House is Now a Modern Green Marvel
Cuddle-Encouraging Attic Homes
This Attic Apartment in Gothenburg is Perfect for Couples
Understated Restaurant Boutiques
The Chic Club Monaco Noma Pop-Up in Copenhagen is Well-Curated
Fashionably Fragmented Collages
These Kathrin Kuhn Artworks Reference Retro Glamour
Split-Mug Sugar Bowls
The Coffee Break Sugar Bowl Divides Sweetners for a Delightful Drink
Plantable Gourmet Packaging
Live Food Bar Packaging by Amelia Roblin Grows Garden Herbs
Exotically Urban Accommodations
Loke Thye Kee Residences is a Boutique Hotel in Penang, Malaysia
Miniature Food Trucks
The Verts Kebap Car Offers Healthy Berlin Cuisine
Bike-Ready Dining Panniers
The Springtime Picnic Basket is Perfect for Cycling Enthusiasts
Ugly Produce Packaging
Loblaws' No Name Products Are Branded as 'Naturally Imperfect'
Industrial-Chic Restaurants
This Casual Dining Experience Reflects the Farm-to-Table Menu
Drive-Thru Grocery Stores
Amazon Plans to Launch a New Type of Food Store in California
Reusable Take-Out Containers
The 'GO Box' is Designed to Replace Single-Use Restaurant Containers
Garden Oasis Restaurants
This Contemporary Bucharest Restaurant Boasts a Garden Wall
Colorfully Textured Appliances
Bella Housewares' Fun Kitchen Appliances Are Playfully Patterned
Conscientious Coffee Beans
TOMS Coffee and Cafes Provide Weekly Water Supplies to Remote Areas
Ugly Food Catering
Culinary Misfits Use Disheveled Fruits and Veggies to Cater Events
Garbageless Restaurants
Eco-Friendly Restaurant ‘Sandwich Me’ Doesn't Produce Any Waste
Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations
Collaborative Eco-Friendly Breweries
Mill St. Brewery Joins Earth Day Canada for Lights Out
Yogurt Food Trucks
Yogurty's Froyo Brings Its Service to the Streets for Fun Interaction
Fast Food Bike Carriers
'McBike' is a Carryout Container Designed to Hook onto Handlebars
Quality Eatery Sound Systems
Oliveto Restaurant Installs Meyer Sound's Concert Hall-Grade Audio
Produce-Extending Gadgets
The Green Heart Contains Potassium and is Designed to Reduce Food Waste
Luxurious Outdoor Tours
This Tour Company Combines Outdoor Adventure with Luxury Accommodations
Provocative Food Carts
The EggSlutLA Truck Amalgamates Breakfast with Mature Motifs
Custom-Designed Racing Tables
This Carbon Fiber Table is Sure to Please Any Racing Enthusiast
Deceptively Eroded Furniture
Nate by Lisa Berkert Wallard Appears Artistically Worn Down
Fast Food Workouts
This Man Eats Junk Food During His Workout at the Gym
Entrancing Contemporary Interiors
Songailo's Zen Garden Turns Landscaping Inside-Out and Trippy
Parachute Food Delivery Services
The Jafflechutes Pop Up Restaurant Has a Unique Delivery System
Upscale Dessert Tastings
Langham Hotel's Modern Afternoon Tea Celebrates 150 Years of the Hotel
Luxurious Curvilinear Pavilions
K2LD Architects Designed This Beautiful Ciruclar Room
Comparative Caffeine Infographics
This 'I Love Coffee' Blogger Counts Starbucks Calories
Waste-Based Menus
Organic Waste Uses Now Include Food Served in Restaurants Like Brothl by Joost
Bicycle-Powered Artisanal Chocolates
ChocoSol Created the Most Conscious Chocolate You'll Ever Eat
Soul-Cleansing Historic Spas
The Thermal Bath and Spa in Zurich Invites You to Cleanse Your Soul
Ecological Chinese Cafes
This Chinese Cafe Puts an Emphasis on Building Community & Upcycling
Change-Focused Mobile Markets
My Street Grocery Aims to Further the Local Food Economy
Anti-Food Waste Apps
The PareUp App Lets You Buy Excess Food From Retailers at a Low Cost
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
The Equity Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
Robot-Operated Accomodations
This Sci-fi Hotel is Run Mostly by Machines
Pay-As-You-Feel Cafes
The Real Junk Food Project in the United Kingdom Offers Services by Donation
Sustainable Tropical Coffee Houses
Head to Hawaii for One of the Best Artisanal Roasters of Coffee
Artisan Super Bowl Cocktails
Bendistillery's Game Day Drink Recipes are Deliciously Refined
Futuristic Eco Lunch Parties
'Sunday Lunch in 2063' Previews Sustainable Food in the Future
Luxe Mobile Lamps
The Counterweight Lighting by Fort Standard Balances Like a See Saw
Feces-Themed Cafes
Korea's Poop Cafe Is Feminine and Dainty With Themed Treats
Hotdog-Delivering Bikes
These Food Bicycles Bring Gourmet Veggie Dogs to the Streets of Paris
Planetary Ice Cube Molds
Beat Global Warming with These Cool Earth-Shaped Molds
Waste-Transforming Startups
Eat Limmo Created a New Plant-Based Ingredient Used in Baking
Eccentric Roadkill Food Trucks
This Amsterdam Food Truck Serves Up Pest Dinners
Portable Snack Spoons
EcoTensil's SpoonLidz PopOut Provides a Handy Spoon to Go
Fancy Upcycled Meals
Through WastED, Food Scraps Are Turned into Gourmet Meals
Minimalist Chandelier Illuminators
The Neverending Glory Collection by Lasvit is Understated
Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
Rugged Danish Landscapes
The Noma Restaurant Features a Miniature Nordic Landscape
Luxurious Wine-Inspired Water
The Beverly Hills 9OH2O is the World's Most Expensive Bottled Water
Cubed Compact Lighting
The Dado Suspension Lamp from Pulpo is Geometry-Infused
Extravagant Water Menus
This Hotel Offers High-Class Water Bottles Ranging from $8 to $40
On-Demand Meal Apps
The 'E Le Me' Food Delivery App Serves Meals from Small Eateries in China
Ethical Tapas
Poco Bristol is a Restaurant Offering Seasonal and Sustainable Food
Alcoholic Burger Pairings
The Mandarin Oriental Singapore Serves Up Burgers and Burgundy
Restaurant App Expansions
A Planned Zomato Expansion is Fueled by a Successful Round of Funding
Personal Development Diners
Ground Level Cafe Offers Training to At-Risk Youth in Toronto
Booze-Baring Coffee Brands
Starbucks Beer Will be Available at Certain Locations
Ethical Eatery Apps
The Greenease App Lists Sustainable Restaurants for Eco-Conscious Consumers
Neon Light Swings
Artist Su-Mei Tse Uses Illuminated Tubes for Everyday Sculptures
Rainbow Light-Speckled Homes
Andreescu and Gaivoronschi Designed a Home That Sparkles at Night
Community-Building Food Trucks
Dining at This SXSW Kosher Food Truck Redefines Connectivity
Food Waste Discounts
Diners Exchange Food Waste for Reduced Restaurant Rates
Renovated Greenhouse Abodes
These Ex-Greenhouses Make the Perfect Sun-Filled Living Spaces
Liveable Gingerbread Communities
The JW Marriott Unveils a Life-Sized Gingerbread Village
Environment-Focused Design Apps
The 'Making' App Analyzes Your Material's Environmental Impact
Exotic Traveling Food Trucks
The Dos Equis Mobile Academy Caters to Adventurous Taste Buds
Meal-Sharing Services
The Casserole Club Helps Share Portions of Homemade Food with Neighbors
Restaurant Pre-Order Apps
The Settle Restaurant Payment App Lets You Pre-Order and Pre-Pay
Luxurious Feline Vacations
Pamper Your Kitty with a Stay at Ings Luxury Cat Hotel
Flammable Book Covers
Elizabeth Perez Encourages Readers to Burn 'Fahrenheit 451'
Natural Rainwater Beverages
This Bottled Rainwater Drink is One of the Purest Waters on the Market
Produce-Sharing Communities
AmpleHarvest.org Lets Gardeners Give to Their Neighbors in Need
Fading Flux Installations
Always/Never by United Visual Artists Explores the Perception of Time
Luminescent Foliage Lighting
Glowing Plants Could Become an All-Natural Source of Illumination
Timeless Panama Accommodations
The American Trade Hotel is Inspired by Generational Touches
Zero-Waste Breweries
The 'RISE & WIN Brewing Co.' is Producing High-Quality Sustainable Beer
Luxe Water Sommeliers
Ray’s & Stark Bar in LA is Now Offering a Water-Tasting Menu
Ant-Covered Shrimp Delicacies
This Japanese Shrimp Recipe Features an Insect Garnish
Healthy Seasonal Eateries
b.good's Restaurant Chain Has a Locally Sourced, Seasonal Menu
Modern Matchbox Designs
Hay Strike is Vibrantly Colorful and Contemporarily Mismatched
Bike-Delivered Healthy Meals
Tring Tring is a Peer-to-Peer Service Delivering in Amsterdam
Sleep-Inducing Coffees
Counting Sheep Coffee Makes a Great Cup of Java That Lets You Rest
Parisian Discount Markets
ANDES is a Small Grocery Store Offering Cheap Food for People in Need
Global Sustainability Restaurant Ratings
The Sustainable Restaurant Association Expands Worldwide
Altruistic Foodsharing Sites
The CropMobster Site Connects Individuals and Organizations for Good
Non-Profit Food Trucks
Texans Canteen Supports Students of the Austin Can Academy High School
Couture Hotel Toiletries
'Moooi' Launched a Collection of Haute Hotel Soaps and Shampoos
Eco-Friendly Coffee Chains
Birdbath Bakery is an Eco-Friendly Restaurant Franchise in the USA
Sugary Sweet Solarium Designs
This Greenhouse Design is Made from Panels of Caramelized Sugar
Earth Day Eats
Research Writer Alyson Wyers Discusses Her Favorite Earth Day Treat Recipes
Eyeball-Reflecting Music Videos
Paul Greenhouse Produces an Eye-Catching Short
Potluck Planning Platforms
The Feastly Peer-to-Peer Sharing Community Organizes Dinner Parties