These social dining experiences are for foodies who also like a side of adventure with their meals. These restaurants, pop-up eateries and chains combine their meals with cinemas, interactive technology and other experiences that will make the food not the only thing worthy of talking about after patrons have left the table.
When it comes to the Internet's influence on dining, some great notable eateries include the Picture House by Bird's Eye and the Weight Watchers Feel Good Cafe, which share good food with diners, and treat them to a free meal if they return the favor by sharing on social media.
Even if you're without a dining companion but are looking for an interesting experience, the Moomin Cafe in Japan will set you up with a stuffed animal so that you're not totally lonely during dinner.
25 Unique Social Dining Experiences
From Hashtag Currency Restaurants to Romance-Inducing Cafes:
Laura McQuarrie — Sep 4, 2014 — Marketing
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Anti-Loneliness Cafes
Stuffed Animals in 'Moomin Cafe' Never Let You Dine Alone
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Floating Pop-Up Restaurants
S.Pellegrino's Pop-Ups Will be Part of the Cannes Film Festival Events
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Twittering Food Trucks
Koji BBQ Taco Truck Fuels Hungry Angelenos
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3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience
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Hashtag Currency Restaurants
The Picture House by Bird's Eye Lets You Pay with a Hashtag
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Simple Health-Consious Cafes
The Weight Watchers Feel Good Cafe Shows How Easy Eating Well Can Be
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Hip-Hop Food Fests
La Carnita's 'Tres' Block Party Brought Together Hip-Hop & Gourmet Street Food
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Interactive Feline-Themed Eateries
'Restaurant Mon Petit' Allows Patrons to Act and Eat Like a Cat
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Multi-Sensory Eateries
The UltraViolet Restaurant by Paul Pairet is Modern Luxury Epitomized
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Affluent Aviator Dining
A380 Airplane Restaurant Lets Diners Eat Lavishly Without Flying
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Pitch Black Dinners
'Dans le Noir' Lets You Eat in the Dark, Employs Blind Servers
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Sound-Silencing Restaurants
The Acoustics Adjustment System at COMAL is iPad Powered
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Instagram-Like Food Studios
Mweb’s Dinnercam Takes Your Food Shots to the Next Level
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Cinematic Dining Experiences
This Pop-Up Dining Experience in NYC Blends Fine Food and Film
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Tiny Two-Person Eateries
Solo Per Due in Italy is the World's Smallest Restaurant
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Pizza-Making Touch Tables
Pizza Hut's Conceptual Interactive Table Top Builds Custom Pizzas
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Home-Cooked Meal Networks
Mealku Works to Let People Barter with Home-Cooked Meals
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Secret Location Dining
CharliesBurgers.ca Offers a Mysteriously Exclusive Dining Experience
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Icy Dining Experiences
Winnipeg's RAW: Almond Restaurant is Situated Over a Frozen River
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Romance-Inducing Cafes
Match.com's Dating Event for Singles Has an Aphrodisiac-Inspired Menu
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Multi-Sensory Dining Experiences
Dining at the Hi-Tech Sublimotion Restaurant Costs a Hefty $2,000
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Sky-High Dining Experiences
Hotel Cipriani's 'Dinner in the Sky' Lets Guests Dine Among the Stars
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The 'What Happens When' Restaurant Installation is Undeniabl Unique
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Foodie-Centric Social Networks
The TableCrowd Platform Lets You Network While Dining
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McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences
The Sour Hearts Social Club by Sour Patch Kids is for Singles
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Elegant Restaurant Interiors
Studio KO Celebrates Moroccan Culture in Sahbi Sahbi Interior Project
Transforming Robot Restaurants
Transformers: The Ark Provides Immersive Dining Experiences
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Video Game Character Cafes
The Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World is Now Open
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Anime Pop-Up Cafés
Chainsaw Man is Getting a Pop-Up Café with Cute-Themed Dishes and Merchandise
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Lindt and Gia Offer a Decadent Dark Chocolate Experience
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs
YOD Group Designs the New Terra Restaurant Space
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Two-Dimensional Japanese Restaurants
The New Waku Waku Restaurant Opens Up in Manchester
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Interactive Gamified Restaurant Apps
The 'BAOverse' App Was Created in Collaboration with HATO
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Sensualized Dinner Dates
The K-Y Desire Darkroom Inspires Romance & Rediscovery
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Tokyo-Inspired Late-Night Lounges
Gordon Ramsey Opens Lucky Cat in Miami
Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants
Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan
AI-Generated Dining Experiences
Luminary by Rafi was An Immersive Pop-Up Restaurant Powered by AI
Expert-Paired Prague Food Tours
Prague Foodie's Team of Experts Spotlight Local Food & Attractions
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Pop-Up Takeout Joints
Knorr and Matty Matheson are Giving Out $5 Meals at Trinity Bellwoods
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Slimed Food Festivals
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is Hosting Its First-Ever Food & Slime Festival
Hot Air Balloon Restaurants
CuliAir Skydining Offers Three-Course Meals in the Sky
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Storybook Recipe Experiences
The Magical Pantry Brings Recipes to Life Through Fables
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Singles Valentines Day Discounts
strEATS is Offering 20% Off to Customers who Come in Alone
Guilt-Free Snacking Pop-Ups
Fibre One's Crave Club House Invites Visitors to Satisfy Cravings
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Luxe Fast Food Meals
Shake Shack's The Truffle Table Takes Cues from Fine Dining
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Anime-Themed Cafe Meals
These New Menu Items are Coming to the Pokémon Cafe in Japan
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Branded Dining Experiences
A Taste of HomeGoods Offers an Unforgettable Dining Experience
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Champagne-Paired Burger Tours
14 NYC Restaurants are Exploring Burger & Veuve Clicquot Pairings
Comforting Financial Pop-Ups
Experian's Credit Paws Café is a Place to Chat About Money Worries
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants
The Annex Social is a Hidden Gem of the Neighborhood
Valentine’s Day Dinner Series
Shake Shack’s Debuts the 'Love Shack' Menu for Valentine's Day
Stock Market-Themed Bars
At The Sauga Bar X-Change, Drink Prices Change Based on Real-Time Demand
Mobile Game-Themed Cafes
The 'iSwii' Cafe by Rovio is an Angry Birds-Themed Cafe in New York
Collaborative Romantic Mealkits
Goodfood Partnered with Bumble on the Third Date Meal Kit
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants
Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes
Seedlip Taps Social Studies for its New Tablescape Kit
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Whimsical Movie Diner Menus
This New IHOP Menu Celebrates the Upcoming IF Movie
Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants
Macaulay Sinclair's Take on the Dishroom Follows a Story
Bed-Filled Vietnamese Cafes
The Chidori Cafe is in an Apartment Building in Ho Chi Minh
Dreamy Princess-Themed Restaurants
A 'Tiana’s Palace' Restaurant is Coming to Disneyland Park
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs
Jialun Xiong Designs the New Sichuan Impression Location
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Toronto-Based Food Emporiums
CF Toronto Eaton Centre to Welcome Queen's Cross
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus
The Panera Roman Empire Menu Follows the Viral TikTok Hashtag
Film-Celebrating Diner Menus
The IHOP Wonka Menu Has Many Fantastical Options
Dishwashing Station Art Exhibitions
WE ARE ONA and Crosby Studios Presents the Dish Pit
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
One-Star Cookbooks
Deliveroo's Cookbook Shares Dishes Inspired by Low Reviews
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives
GiftAMeal Partners with Restaurants to Offer Free Meals
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Plant-Based Camping Meals
Michelin-Trained Chefs Launched Poe & Co. Folk Foods
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Card-Comic Book Generators
Marvel Snap by Second Dinner is an Interactive Playful Card Game
Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes
Connecting Plots and Menulog Debut a New Sushi-Inspired Campaign
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Content-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's As Featured In Meal Takes After Meals in Movies and More
Social Hour Menus
Social Hour at Bonefish Grill Shares Craveable Bites & Good Times
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
50+ Solo Travel Experiences
Canadian Company Explore Curates 50+ Singles Trips
Rewarding Restaurant Metaverses
Wow Bao's Dim Sum Palace on Roblox Serves Up Exclusive Rewards
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Canned Fish Dinner Dates
Ali Hooke's Tin Fish Date Night is an Unexpected, Now-Viral Idea
Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
Melting Pot's Ultimate 5-Course Experience Activates Five Senses
Flaming Fare Dining Experiences
This Flaming Grill Dining Experience Requires Protective Gear
Poké QSR Expansions
Island Fin Poké Co. Brings Flavor Explosion to Nashville
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Social Restaurant Review Platforms
CRUBSTER Let's You See Reviews From People You Follow and Trust