As many of you do, I love to eat. But sometimes, I do go to a restaurant for reasons other than the food. This cluster of one-of-a-kind restaurants that focus on decor over dishes, fits that bill.
What to order will always be an afterthought at a robot-run restaurant or a toilet-themed restaurant. There are also prison-themed eateries and restaurants where you dine in the dark. When it comes to one-of-a-kind restaurants, these featured eateries are serving up style.
50 Decor-Over-Dishes Eateries
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Touch-Screen Menus
Restaurants & Bars with Interactive Tabletops
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Bird Nest Restaurants
Tree Pod Dining Gives you High Style Dinner with a Birds-Eye View
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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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War-Themed Restaurants
"Buns and Guns" in Beirut
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Restaurants For Dogs
Doggy Style Deli West
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Pink Retro Restaurants
Kurve by Karim Rashid
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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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Internet Martini Bars
MiWorld in South Africa Offers Both Online and Offline Interaction
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Arboreal Restaurants
Okinawa Tree House
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Dining in Beds
The Bedtaste Floating Restaurant in Germany is Multi-Sensual
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Coffin Restaurants
The Eternity
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Cabbage & Condom Restaurant
Thai AIDS Awareness Cafe
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Caged Treehouse Restaurants
The Yellow Treehouse Opens its Doors in New Zealand
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Wooden Wave Diners
The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space
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Underwater Restaurant (Update)
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Fantasy Themed Restaurants
Alice in Wonderland and The Vampire Cafe
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Color Changing Restaurants
Karim Rashid Designs ‘Switch' With Undulated Walls
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Transformer Restaurants
3SIX0 Fold-Up Tables Make Way For Dance Floors
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Modern Art Cafeterias
Trendy Eatery Gives You All-You-Can-Art
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Laboratory Restaurants
Madeline's Madteater Offers Visitors Dinner and a Show
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Motorcycle-Themed Restaurants
The Ducati Caffe Exudes Italian Sophistication
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Prison-Themed Restaurants
Alcatraz in Tokyo
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Eco-Friendly Fast Food
McDonald's Opens LEED-Certified Restaurant in Chicago
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
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Suspended Dining
The Liong Lie Architects Restaurant Design Lets You Hang Out
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Clinical Restaurants
Hospitalis in Latvia
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Gourmet-to-Go
Restaurants Wrap Up Fine Dining Treats for On-the-Go Foodies
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Latticed Restaurants
Tori-Tori Restaurant by Rojkind Arquitectos & Esrawe Studio in Mexico
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Harmonious Dining Concepts – The 'Boom Food Restaurant' Turns Cuisine To Symphony
The 'Boom Food Restaurant' Turns Cuisine To Symphony
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Suspended Cafeterias
The Octospider
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Ninja Themed Restaurant
Ninja New York
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Treetop Restaurants
The Yellow Treehouse
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Sexy Branded Eateries
'Girls Gone Wild' Restaurants Open in Mexico
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Robot Run Restaurants
Robo Cafe Signals the Coming Rise of the Machines
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Secret Sushi Bars
Uo Japanese Restaurant Can't Be Seen From the Street
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Glass Restaurants
Nomiya Opens on the Roof of Palais de Tokyo
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Urban Dining Tents
Cozy Tents as Restaurant Alternatives in Seoul
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Psychedelic Museum Eateries
The Robert Restaurant in the Museum of Arts and Design
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Alternative Dining in a Bus
Root Master Restaurant
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Toilet Themed Dining (UPDATE)
Marton Restaurant Now a Chain
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Waterfront Sports Restaurants
CBS Scene
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Customized Taste Lab Restaurants
'Geschmackslabor' in Germany
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Drug-Themed Eateries
'Marihuana' Restaurant in Taiwan Uses Smokin' Branding
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Magician Slice Eateries
The Germain Restaurant Features a Statue of a Woman on Separate Floors
Related Ideas
Automated Kitchen Robots
CircusOS Robot Kitchen is Crafted to Replace an Entire Restaurant
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Realistic Food Candles
The Pantler’s Rations set turns familiar meals into hand-poured candles
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Automotive Restaurants
Hyundai is Opening Backseat Bites, the UK’s First Restaurant Inside a Car
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
Agri/Culture by Little Red Door Explores Agricultural Methods
One-Night-Only Dining Events
The Saratoga Supper Club Turned a Convenience Store into a Speakeasy
Menu-Inspired Dorm Decor
Urban Outfitters x Chipotle Created the 'A Little Extra Dorm' Collection
Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments
Entre Quatre Murs Designs the Klozet Boutique
Stylish Toronto Restaurants
Oretta Provides Diners with a Thanksgiving Alternative
EV Brand Diner Concepts
The Tesla Diner Offers Dining and Vehicle Charging
Design Food Exhibitions
IKEA's Food for Thought Exhibition in Milan Explores Cooking Rituals
Canopy Restaurant Design
Millo Restaurant by AE02 and Anda Zota Reinvents Dining in Bucharest
French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs
Sansa Interiors Designs the Interior of Paris Steak
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Honest Sustainability-Focused Installations
Temple (The Last Cheeseburger) is Thought-Provoking
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Artful Warm Interior Restaurants
The Ara Restaurant Interior is Warmth with Sustainable Materials
Quirky Spoon Holders
OTOTO and EveryPlate Partner for a Summer-Forward Collaboration
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
Curved Coffee Shop Designs
Yuko Nagayama & Associates Design the AOI CELESTIE Coffee Roastery
Luxurious Italian Spring Menus
TOCA Emphasizes Seasonal Ingredients & Italian Culinary Techniques
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
Nostalgic Charging Stations
The Tesla Diner Delivers Retro-Futuristic Dining and EV Charging
Modular Serving Dishes
Host Introduces its 'Thermal Serving Dish'
Modernist Art-Deco Cafés
The Watchhouse Café Brings Modernist Warmth to New York’s Iconic Tower
Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts
The Frederick Restaurant is Led by Chef Cory Vitiello
Chef-Designed Read-To-Eat Meal Services
WeCook Brings Home-Style Meals to Canadian Doorsteps
Film Festival-Inspired Tasting Menus
Khazana Toronto Debuts a Special Tasting Menu for TTIFF
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
TV Series-Inspired Airline Dining
United Airlines & Chef's Table Boast Exclusive Inflight Meals
Celebrity-Supported Chef-Crafted Restaurant Concepts
goop kitchen is Expanding to New York City
Vintage Luxury Dining
Limousine Restaurant by Ivy Studio Captures the Glamour of the Classic Car
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Autonomous Menu Systems
Deliverect AI Optimizes Restaurant Menus in Real Time
Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés
Café Tondo Transforms a Chinatown Building into a Warm Dining Space
Comfort Food Hotel Restaurants
Piebird at DoubleTree by Hilton Will Offer a Range of Fare
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Reclaimed Interior Spaces
The Onyx Aether Restaurant Unveils a Layered Reclaimed-Material Concept
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Playful Restaurant Elevations
The New Tom’s Pasta Has a Colorful Interior Designed by House of Dre
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
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
Community-Centered Dining Experiences
Joyous Enriches Seniors' Lives Through Food & Experiences
Kosher Dining-Focused Luxe Restaurants
Chagall Commenced Operations in Windsor Arms Hotel
Fine-Dining Pizza Events
The Pizza Hut Supper Club Let Quality Ingredients Speak for Themselves
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
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
Intimate French-Japanese Dining
Kappo Kappo by Kelly Wearstler is at the Austin Proper Hotel
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
Earthy Palette Fine-Dining Restaurants
Keiji Ashizawa Designs the Logy Restaurant in Taipei
Playfully Designed Cheeky Restaurants
Nothing is Not Nothing Designs the Don't Tell Dad Restaurant
Novel Stake-Inspired Dining Concept
Paris Steak Officially Opened in Liberty Village on May 5th
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Artisanal Donut Shop Design
20/WOL Launched the 'Donut of Curiosity' Artistic Donut Shop
French Fry Restaurant Concepts
Fifi’s Fry & Co. Serves High-Low Pairings Like Caviar-Topped Fries
Seasonal Chef-Driven Restaurant Menus
The First Watch Seasonal Menu is Sweet and Savory
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Container-Built Restaurants
Petti Restaurant by Wallmakers Stacks Shipping Containers Vertically
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Collections
Destree X Cabana Partner for a Passionate Tableware Capsule
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
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
Family-Friendly Weeknight Meals
Family Dinneroo Shares Affordable, Convenient Mid-Week Dinners
Warm Fine-Dining Restaurants
Cove by Chef Flynn Mcgarry in New York City’s Hudson Square
Conceptually Transformed Restaurants
The Nami Restaurant is Scheduled to Launch in Early February
Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs
Grybova Hata Evokes Mycelial Growth Via Bio-Based Materials
Retro Sandwich Diners
The Renzo Sandwich Shop Embraces Vintage Diner Aesthetics with Modern Craft
Elegant Steakhouse Interior
La Tête D’or Restaurant Design by David Rockwell Fuses Cultural Styles
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Dinner Escape Rooms
The Wedding Party Dinner Theater is a Three-Course Entertainment Event
Nostalgic Music Dining Experiences
The Bun House Disco Evokes 1980s Hong Kong with Buns and Music
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs
URBANJOBS Designs Esca, a Mediterranean Restaurant
Garden Shed-Inspired Restaurants
OPA Designs the Plumbago Restaurant in Mexico City
Highly-Localized Village Restaurants
THE PIG–near Bath Features Home-Grown Produce
Restauranteur-Approved Housewares
Crate & Barrel and Daniel Humm Partnered on an Exclusive Range
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
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
Beach-Inspired Café Interiors
Billboards Unveiled Eventide Café In Chennai
Warm Italian Dining Interiors
Bar Di Bello by 22RE Centers Red Travertine Bar in Open Dining Hall
Minimalist Warehouse Dining
Sōko Restaurant by CAAM Arquitectos Reinterprets Japanese Teppanyaki
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Restaurant Kitchen Display Systems
Epson Has Introduced the TrueOrder Kitchen Display System
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Art Deco Café Interiors
Atypique by Zooco Estudio is an Interior Redesign of a Specialty Café
One-Night-Only Easter Dinners
The Feaster Dinner Returns at The Drake Hotel and Drake Devonshire
Industrial Contrast Dining Spaces
SSOC Seoul Features Stainless Steel with a Contemporary Layout
Red Interior Restaurants
TABRA by Andreea Cornila Uses Light and Color to Shape Dining Space
Mud Clad Restaurants
Petti Restaurant by Wallmakers Uses Earth and Marine Waste Construction
Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Cibaria Restaurant in Sydney
Small-Scale Restaurant Catering Options
Chipotle Build-Your-Own Offers an Easy Option for Groups
Asia-Influenced Western Dishes
Bombastic Supper Club Unveils its Winter Delights with a New Menu
Garish Holiday Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays TGI Elf Days Embraces Over-the-Top Decorating
Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants
Polonsky & Friends Design the Santo Taco Restaurant in Soho
Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares
The FreshService FRESH DRINK SERVICE Range is Hand-Finished
Menu Recommendation Tools
DishFinder Helps Users Discover Top-Rated Dishes at Restaurants
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants
Kriskadecor Installs a Mural at the Ginza 41 Restaurant
Sign Language Dining Experiences
Dark Fork's Sign for Your Supper Supports Inclusion & Learning
Korean Steakhouse Designs
Rockwell Group’s Cote Vegas Blends Korean Bbq with Theatrical Dining
Meal Delivery Brand Advantages
Clean Eatz Kitchen Signals to Its Advantages in the Market
Venetian-Style Eatery Designs
Fettle’s Cicchetti Piccadilly Melds Venetian Warmth and Theatrics
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Revived Modern Burger Bars
PLUTO Burger Bar in Poland Reimagines an American Classic with a Twist
London Restaurant Interiors
Nora Restaurant Canary Wharf Project Designed by Ola Jachymiak Studio
Industrial Izakaya Interiors
Mitsu Restaurant by Astet Studio Layers Drapery and LED Corridors
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Oven-Inspired Techno Clubs
Clap Studio Designed the Oven Club in Valencia with a Meta Theme
Tropical Brutalist Dining
Uchiko Miami Beach Blends Japanese Minimalism with Coastal Elegance
Collaborative Dining Tools
Where Are We Eating Tonight Helps Groups Decide Restaurants Easily
Itallian Restaurant Prototypes
Johnny Carino's Strives to Modernize the Dining Experience
Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants
Mammoth Designs the Field Guide Restaurant in Williamsburg
Greek Tavern Interiors
Homer Rogue Taverna by A.p Design House Reinterprets Mediterranean Dining
Upgraded Crave-Worthy Menus
Dave & Buster's Debuts Biggest Menu Launch Ever
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
Never-Ever Menu Restaurants
South Florida's Farmer's Table Debuts the Never-Ever Menu