These September 2016 restaurant trends are diverse and range from eye-catching restaurant designs to app-based tools.
Barcelona's 'La Dolca' dessert cafe is one example of restaurants turning to designs that stand out significantly. This particular space is completely fruit-themed, with a ceiling that is covered in large replicas of flowers, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. The unique decorative feature ensures that people who visit this space are likely to remember it.
Another innovation that is apparent this month is one relating to apps, with 'HelpMeOrder' being a specific example. The Canadian app is targeted at people who are undecided on where they would like to eat out, giving users the ability to vote for menus and dishes that they prefer. This ranking system allows users to offer their own opinions while also being able to attend restaurants and eat foods that have been approved by their peers.
Top 40 Restaurant Trends in September
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Rustic Outdoor Coffee Shops
This Coffee Shop is Simultaneously Inside and Outside
39
Naked Restaurant Events
The Black Cat Eatery in Berlin Offered Discounts to Nude Patrons
38
Nutritional Bar Workshops
The CLIF Bar 'Build-a-Bar' Seminar Offers Energy Bar Personalization
37
Smoky Restaurant Interiors
The Rhoda Restaurant's Aesthetics are Inspired By Coal &Burning Visuals
36
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
At Its Gilded Temple, Kinkakuji Serves a Gold Leaf Ice Cream Topping
35
Broccoli Sampling Booths
Tenderstem's #GetTenderTonight Campaign Shares a Taste of Vegetables
34
Fresh Pizza Vending Machines
This Pizza ATM is Designed to Satisfy Late-Night Cravings
33
Sushi-Making Robots
The Kawasaki Robostage Showcases an Automaton Preparing Sashimi
32
Empty Restaurant Office Initiatives
'Spacious' Offers Vacant Eateries as Freelance Workplaces
31
$2 Million Dining Experiences
The Ce La Vi Restaurant in Singapore Offers the Most Expensive Meal
30
Upscale Prototype Restaurants
'Earls.67' Helps Earls Experiment with Layouts, Menus and More
29
Nitrogen-Cooled Chocolateries
Kit Kat is Launching a Liquid Nitrogen-Chilled Chocolate Store
28
Luminously Patterned Showrooms
This Showroom Tool Offers a Diverse Array of Beautiful Designs
27
Conflict Awareness Cafes
International Alert's 'Conflict Cafe' Explores Lebanon and Sri Lanka
26
Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Milk Train Cafe Serves Ice Cream on a Cloud of Cotton Candy
25
Pizza Chain Gaming Sponsorships
Pizza Hut is a Large Donor for Many eSports-Related Events
24
Historic Rum Pop-Ups
The 'Casa Havana' Club Pop-Up Features a VR Storytelling Experience
23
3D Printing Restaurants
Food Ink is Now Launching Its First Restaurant in London, UK
22
Kaleidoscopic Cookie Trucks
Oreo is Using a 'Flavor Mobile' to Launch Its Newest Flavored Cookies
21
Baguette Vending Machines
This Machine Serves Up Fresh Baguettes On-Demand
20
Fruit-Themed Dessert Restaurants
This Restaurant Exclusively Offers Sweets to Its Patrons
19
Hanging Wooden Veneers
This Restaurant Showcases an Unusual Design on Its Ceiling
18
Creativity-Boosting Cafes
The 'Moleskine Cafe' is a Multipurpose Hub in Downtown Milan
17
Reinterpreted Nature-Themed Eateries
This Korean Restaurant Fuses Asian and Western Cuisines
16
Late-Night Snack Bars
This Snack Bar Encourages Grazing with a Variety of Menu Options
15
Ornate Japanese Restaurants
Australia's Kiyomi Restaurant Boasts Cultural Decor Accents
14
Collaborative Botanical Cocktails
Botanist Gin is Serving Wild Cocktails at Selfridges Restaurants
13
Blogger-Crafted Pizzas
zpizza's Newest Dish Will Be Designed by Blogger Gaby Dalkin
12
Pie-Inspired Ice Creams
April Bloomfield's Banoffee Ice Cream is Made with Dulce De Leche
11
Bottomless Appetizer Promotions
The New TGI Fridays' Promotion Lets Consumer Enjoy Unlimited Apps
10
Divided Restaurant Designs
Mammoth Restaurant has Separate Spaces for Drinking, Eating, and Sports
9
Personified Food Pop-Ups
This Human Fast Food Vending Machine Surprises People at a Laundromat
8
Crowdsourced Menu-Ranking Apps
This App Lets People Vote For Favorite Dishes In Restaurants
7
Emoji Food Menus
Pizza Hut UK Celebrates 'World Emoji Day' with by Getting an "Emojified" Menu
6
Fast Food Luggage Ads
Bojangles Gave Travelers Full Meals on Airport Luggage Conveyor Belts
5
Delivery Service Partnerships
Deliveroo's New Partnerships Will Enable It to Deliver Alcohol
4
College Dining Mobile Apps
This Startup Offers a Simple Food-Related App for College Students
3
Restaurant-Finding AI Bots
The 'Ozlo' Chatbot Provides Users with the Best Food Options
2
Rustic Swedish Restaurant Menus
This Restaurant Serves the Food of Scandinavia's Indigenous People
1
Translator-Based Diners
Google Translate's Restaurant Pop-Up Used Food to Break Language Barriers
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Seasonal Strawberry-Themed Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Valentine's Day Menu Pairs Fruit and Chocolate
Character-Dessert Collab Menus
Paris Baguette Kpop Demon Hunters Desserts Capture Cinematic Fandom
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Luxe NYC Rooftop Bars
HB Rooftop Features an Inventive Cocktail Menu and Skyline Views
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Festive Asian Fusion Menus
P.F. Chang’s Seasonal Menu Encourages Dining During the Holidays
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
Sports Fan Pop-Ups
Just Eat's Countdown Club Celebrates the UEFA Champions League Final
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Summer-Forward NYC Spots
Magic Hour Features Limited-Time Treats and a 'Full Bloom' Installation
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Farming-Inspired Cocktail Menus
Agri/Culture by Little Red Door Explores Agricultural Methods
Floral-Inspired Spring Menus
Peet's Coffee Revealed Its Limited-Time 2026 Spring Menu
Gourmet Lunch Pop-Ups
Uber Eats' Sandwich Studio Elevated the Classic Combo Meal
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants
Oretta Downtown Unveils its Glamorous Interior and Menu
New Year Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee New Year Menu Features Matcha and More
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Canopy Restaurant Design
Millo Restaurant by AE02 and Anda Zota Reinvents Dining in Bucharest
Nourishing Mind-Body Menus
evian, Daniel Boulud & Frances Tiafoe Made a Limited-Time Menu
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
Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus
The Pronto Cafe Pokémon Menu is Arriving for Autumn
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Assistive AI-Powered Restaurant Tools
The Fourth iQ 2.0 Platform Targets Restaurant Managers
In-Restaurant Café Concepts
The Live Más Café Serves Craveable Specialty Drinks
Luxurious Italian Spring Menus
TOCA Emphasizes Seasonal Ingredients & Italian Culinary Techniques
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors
URBANJOBS Has Introduced Scalla in Istanbul
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Strawberry-Themed Ice Cream Menus
Baskin-Robbins National Strawberry Month Offers Sweet Treats
Painterly Dining Experiences
7 Paintings - The Art of Dining Blends Art, Culture and Cuisine
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Fruit-Inspired Design Collections
Yuria Kailich and Joel Harding Showcase Soft Grounds
Amusement Park Fine Dining
Disneyland Paris Unveils the New La Forêt Secrète Experience
Seasonal Patisserie Interior
Ecru Studio’s Season Patisserie in Shin-Okubo Highlights Minimal Form
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Seasonal Restaurant Menu Refreshes
Emmy Squared Pizza Enhances Its Food and Beverage Offerings
Colorful Superfood Menus
Oola Bowls Launched a Vibrant Functional Menu for All Ages
Cosmopolitan Rooftop Experiences
LOUIX LOUIS' Sky Garden Offers Summer-Forward Fresco Dining
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
Springtime French-Asian Cafe Menus
The Tous les Jours Spring Menu is Limited-Edition
Gourmet Autumnal Menus
Paris Baguette Unveiled its 2025 Fall Menu Featuring Pumpkin and Biscoff
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus
Crumbl Strawberry Summer Celebrates a Versatile Berry
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
New Year Menu Debuts
CAVA Restaurants Announced a New Menu Overhaul to Kick-Off 2026
Cinema Restaurant Interiors
Ceintuur Theatre by Studio Elèn Letort Reworks a 1920s Cinema
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
Globally Inspired Pastries
Starbucks Launched the Dubai Chocolate Bite and More
Boutique Grocery Designs
The Meadow Lane Store Introduces a Refined Retail Concept in Tribeca
AI-Powered Menu Recommendations
SpotOn's Picked for You Feature Helps Restaurants Boost Revenue
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
Refreshed Luxe Restaurant Branding
Il Mulino New York Completes a Interior and Menu Renovation
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Contemporary Dining Establishment Redesigns
The SOCO Kitchen + Bar at Delta Hotels Toronto is Chic
Romantic Partner Meal Planners
Duocook Helps Couples Find Recipes, Plan Meals, & Sync Preferences
40s-Style Breakfast Diners
Alpro's Early Birds Diner Pop-Up Resembles a Famous Painting
Seasonal Grocery Aisle Launches
Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Range Appeals to Summer Foodies
Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants
Sid Lee Architecture Designs the Ambiance for Mare
Playfully Designed Cheeky Restaurants
Nothing is Not Nothing Designs the Don't Tell Dad Restaurant
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Luxury Culinary Cruise Experiences
Seabourn Offers Refreshed Menus Across Its Luxury Fleet
Nutrition-Focused Temporary Dining Menus
Ford's Garage Launches the Fuel-Efficient Fare Menu
Centennial‑Inspired Airline Menus
American Airlines' Themed Menu Offers a Taste of the 20s
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Flagship Lounge Spring Menus
American Airlines Unveiled Dishes that are Regionally Inspired
Week-Long Restaurant Celebrations
Goldbelly Introduces its 'National Restaurant Week' in the U.S.
Hybrid Cuisine Restaurant Salads
These Tocaya Salads Merge the Best of Mexico and California
Bespoke Hotel Restaurants
The Four Seasons Achieves Global Acclaim for its Dining Concepts
Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Debuts Two New Time-Limited Menus and a Signature Taco
Fall-Themed Donut Menus
Voodoo Doughnut Launched Two New Menu Items for Fall
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Red Brick-Adorned Rustic Pizzerias
Neogenesis+Studi0261 Deisgns the Capiche Pizzeria in India
Cultural Dining Discovery
AuthFoodMaps Helps Users Find Authentic Ethnic Restaurants Nearby
Comforting Cafe Sandwich Menus
The Pret A Manger January Menu Debuts Four New Sandwiches
Seasonal QSR Menu Options
bellagreen Launches its New Spring Seasonal Menu Across Texas
Summertime Bakery Cafe Menus
The Paris Baguette Summer Menu Focuses on Strawberry and Pistachios
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Autumnal Barbecue-Inspired QSR Foods
The White Castle Fall Menu Offers Comforting Flavors
Food-Inspired Cocktail Concept Menus
The Salmon Guru Eat Your Cocktail Menu Rethinks Cocktails
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
BIPOC-Owned Korean-Parisian Restaurants
Toronto’s Gateau Ghost Features a Dynamic Dining Concept
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
Elevated Salad Bowls
California Pizza Kitchen Debuted New Entrée Salads Like the Charcuterie Salad
Functional Viral Chocolate Desserts
The Frutta Bowls Dubai Chocolate Menu is Sweet and Satisfying
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Luxe Lebanese Restaurant Expansions
Laylak Toronto's Expansion Represents a Thoughtful Evolution
Fusion Italian Cuisine Menus
The ASK Italian Spring Menu Features Fresh Flavors
Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs
URBANJOBS Designs Esca, a Mediterranean Restaurant
Seasonality Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Rotunda 'Savour The Season' Menu Has 10 Cocktails
Berry-Themed Cafe Menus
The Ellianos Coffee Berry in Love Menu is Arriving for Valentine's Day
Kebab-Inspired Restaurant Totems
KFC Calls Attention to Its New Döner Menu via its Totems
Digital Menu Platforms
Craft My Menu Offers Cloud POS, Analytics, Reservations And More
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Vintage-Inspired Cocktail Menus
La Petite Maison's Déjà Vu Cocktail Menu Revives Decades Past
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
Valentine's Day Dining Research
OpenTable Compiles Data on Valentine's Day Dining Trends
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues
H30 Architects Designs the Communal Barbecue in Costa Brava
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Restaurant Menu Platforms
Create Menus Lets Restaurants Design And Host Digital Menus Quickly
Monthly Caesar Salad Promotions
The Salad House 'Caesar of the Month' Series Starts This Month
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Digital Menu Platforms
Menugy Modernizes Restaurant Service And Unlocks Menu Potential
Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Cibaria Restaurant in Sydney
Asia-Influenced Western Dishes
Bombastic Supper Club Unveils its Winter Delights with a New Menu
Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants
Polonsky & Friends Design the Santo Taco Restaurant in Soho
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
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Venetian-Style Eatery Designs
Fettle’s Cicchetti Piccadilly Melds Venetian Warmth and Theatrics
Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps
Tabelog's App Supports International Visitors
Thai Restaurant-Transformed Cafes
Manon Delafoy Transforms a Space to the OLYSSE Cafe
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Collaborative Dining Tools
Where Are We Eating Tonight Helps Groups Decide Restaurants Easily
Cloud-Like French Restaurants
Hamonic+Masson & Associés Designs the Mon Nuage Structure
Bourbon-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Cody's Original Roadhouse Fallin’ for Flavor Menu is Rich
Upgraded Crave-Worthy Menus
Dave & Buster's Debuts Biggest Menu Launch Ever
Group Dining Finders
Where to Eat Helps Locate Restaurants Convenient for You and Friends
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty