# Exotic Elevated Eateries Get a Bird's-Eye View at the Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar By Zoe Poulias | Published 2011-09-12 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rock-restaurant-zanzibar References: [therecraft](http://therecraft.com/post/8144469362/rock-restaurant?a8f94ca0) & [therockrestaurantzanzibar](http://www.therockrestaurantzanzibar.com/) Suspended in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar is perched high to reveal a breathtaking sight that normally only birds can enjoy. This [elevated eatery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatures-rooftop) can’t be reach by car, but rest assured that travel arrangements can be made to avoid a quick dip in the ocean. Not willing to take the trip? The Rock Restaurant assures you that your experience will be memorable, priding itself as a place where “colours, relish and sensations blend together in unique magic.” Choosing the [freshest ingredients from the surrounding ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-barrier-eats), the menu provides you with an array of delicacies ranging from fish carpaccio to a savory penne pasta with prawns. For anyone searching for a [compelling dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club), this rocky hideaway is simply one you cannot miss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated Eateries:** The trend of restaurants located at high elevations for the unique view creates opportunities for companies that offer unique transportation and entertainment experiences. - **Ocean-inspired Menu:** The trend toward using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients from the surrounding ocean creates opportunities for seafood and sustainable dining brands. - **Remote Dining Experience:** The trend toward unique and remote dining experiences creates opportunities for businesses that offer unconventional culinary events and travel packages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Companies in the transportation industry can offer unique travel arrangements to access remote dining destinations. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients from the surrounding ocean for a unique dining experience. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can create packages that include unconventional culinary events and remote dining experiences for travelers seeking unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md) - [Elevated Luxury Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dining-destination.md) - [Hot Air Balloon Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiair-skydining.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [World Wonder Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-barrier-eats.md) - [Soaring Celebrity Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uks-highest-restaurant.md)