# Eatsperience Dining experiences supplemented with extravagant decor and entertainment. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 25, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensational-eatsperiences ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Eatsperience trend? **Eatsperience:** To keep dining out appealing, especially with the hard hit economy, restaurateurs are finding unique ways to attract patrons. By combining entertainment or creative venue design with unique foods and excellent service, restaurants can offer their customers a sense of getting more for their money. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 2 to Sep 23, 2008 - Published: Sep 25, 2008 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Eatsperience trend ### Experiential Dining Consumers are seeking a unique and memorable dining experience that goes beyond just food, leading to opportunities in venue design and entertainment. ### Themed Restaurants Restaurants are catering to a very specific and narrow market, with a focus on creating unique and immersive environments. ### Disruptive Pricing Strategies Restaurants are experimenting with unconventional pricing models, such as pay-what-you-want menus, to capture consumer interest and foster brand loyalty. ## What the Eatsperience trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Unique and immersive experiences are becoming increasingly important in the hospitality industry as consumers seek more than just basic accommodations. ### For Food and Beverage Restaurants are exploring new and creative ways to differentiate themselves and appeal to consumers' desire for unique dining experiences. ### For Retail Themed branding strategies can be applied to other industries, such as retail, to target a niche audience and create a distinct and memorable shopping experience. ## Trend signals for Eatsperience Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 74%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 74% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eatsperience trend 11 featured examples from Jan 2 to Sep 23, 2008. - [$1,000 Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-sushi-foie-gras-high-roller-koi): Foie Gras High Roller at Koi (Category: Luxury) Implication: The luxury dining industry can explore incorporating rare and premium ingredients into their menus to attract high-spending clientele. - [War-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/war-themed-restaurants-buns-and-guns-in-beirut): "Buns and Guns" in Beirut (Category: World) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of war-themed restaurants to create unique dining experiences and capture a niche market of adventurous customers. - [Restaurants For Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogs-only-eatery-doggy-style-deli-west): Doggy Style Deli West (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for restaurants to specifically cater to pet owners by creating a welcoming environment for dogs. - [Arboreal Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arboreal-establishments-the-okinawa-tree-house-restaurant): Okinawa Tree House (Category: World) Implication: Hospitality industry can adopt innovative concepts like treehouse restaurants to offer memorable experiences to their guests. - [Serving Human Dairy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-breast-milk-recipes-controversial-swiss-restaurant-gourmet-dishes): Swiss Restaurant Offers Breast Milk (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of alternative ingredients in cuisine by experimenting with unique and unconventional dishes that spark consumer interest and drive innovat… - [Prison-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prison-themed-establishments-tokyos-alcatraz-restaurant): Alcatraz in Tokyo (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Hospitality businesses can explore incorporating themed dining concepts to attract customers seeking unique experiences. - [Crowdsourced Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdsourcing-restaurants-arne-hendriks-instructables): The Instructables Restaurant (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The hospitality industry can benefit from crowdsourced restaurants by allowing for unique dining experiences and increased customer engagement. - [Pay-What-You-Want Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-what-you-want-restaurant-zebrano): Zebrano Leaves Price Up To You (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The restaurant industry can leverage pay-what-you-want pricing to increase customer engagement and loyalty while also creating buzz and gaining media attention. - [Breakfast in the Sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-in-the-sky-summerlicious-toronto): Summerlicious Meals 35 Metres Above Toronto (Category: World) Implication: Hotels and restaurants can collaborate to create unique dining experiences for guests. - [Alternative Dining in a Bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-master-restaurant-bus): Root Master Restaurant (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants can explore modifying unconventional spaces and creating unique dining experiences to attract customers. - [Medical Themed Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-nurse-can-you-get-our-order): D.S Music Restaurant (Category: World) Implication: Hospitality industry can explore themed restaurants to offer unique experiences to customers and drive footfall. ## Recent trend clusters - 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