Most restaurants are known for their drinks, food, and services. However, some restaurants go the extra mile to combine all these elements alongside scenic views of their environments. These restaurants are located in unusual settings and on top floors of buildings, where the views are as satisfying as the meals.
From restaurants located hundreds of meters in the sky to those facing the sea, here are restaurants around the world that satisfy the stomach and the eyes at the same time.
10 360 Restaurant, Toronto, Canada
The 360 Restaurant in CN Tower, Toronto, is an extraordinary spot for tasty meals. At an elevation of 351 meters, the restaurant’s cellar in the sky holds the Guinness World Records title for the world's highest wine cellar.
As its name suggests, this restaurant completes a 360-degree rotation after every 72 minutes, making it one of the world's fastest-revolving restaurants. The menu comprises dishes from every corner of the country, and every dining section offers guests 360 views of the enchanting skylines of Toronto City.
- Address: 290 Bremner Blvd. Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
- Visit the 360 Restaurants’ website for more information
9 Sirocco Bangkok, Thailand
Sirocco is an award-winning restaurant located in Bangkok’s Lebua Hotel. It is located on the 63rd floor of the hotel making it one of the world's highest alfresco restaurants.
Every meal here feels like one is eating on top of the world and it is even more exciting with the gorgeous views of the iconic skylines of Bangkok.
This five-star restaurant offers sensational meals and exotic wines from the finest collections in Thailand, to strike a balance. The service here is world-class and guests will also enjoy mild background music while enjoying their meals.
- Address: 64th floor, State Tower Bangkok 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
- Visit the Sirocco restaurant webpage for more information
8 Altitude At Shangri-la, Sydney
The Shangri-la Hotel in the heart of Sydney's downtown is a wonder in itself and its restaurant known as the Altitude restaurant, shares the same magnificence. The restaurant sits on the 36th floor of the hotel, overlooking the majestic harbor of Circular Quay from its floor-to-ceiling windows.
Here, guests will have uninterrupted views of the beautiful city of Sydney and some of its most famous attractions like the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. At night, the view is magical, and besides the views, the restaurant also has an amazing menu that will satisfy everyone's tastes.
- Address: 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
- Visit the Shangri-La webpage for more information
The restaurant is highly exclusive and can only accommodate 18 guests at a time.
7 Lycabettus Restaurant, Santorini
The Andronis Hotel is one of the best hotels in Santorini which hosts the iconic Lycabettus Restaurant. This restaurant is positioned on a rugged rock formation on the balcony of the hotel where it entertains guests with breathtaking blue ocean views and delicious Greek and international dishes.
The views are particularly mesmerizing and when that is combined with the cool sea breeze, and the delicious food, it becomes more than just dining but an exciting once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
- Location: Santorini, Greece
- Visit the Lycabettus Restaurant website for more information
6 Le Jules Verne, Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is one of the world's most popular attractions and in this tower is the Le Jules Verne which is considered one of the best in the country. The restaurant is located on the tower's second level at a height of 125 meters and from there, guests will have panoramic views of the city as they wine and dine.
Besides the views, this Michelin-star restaurant spoils guests with delicious French cuisine as well as a wide range of international dishes. At night, the experience becomes more sensational and memorable as the twinkling lights of the city come alive.
- Address: 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75007, Paris, France
- Visit the Le Jules Verne website for more information
5 Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Puglia, Italy
The Ristorante Grotta Palazzese restaurant in Puglia, Italy, is set in an unusual location that inspires a sense of wonder. The restaurant is part of a hotel carved out of limestone rock, and from afar, it looks like guests are dining inside a rock.
From the rock-carved restaurant, guests will enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean while having their meals and such an incredible experience is sure to last a lifetime.
- Address: Via Narciso, 59 Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy,
- Visit the Ristorante Grotta Palazzese restaurant website for more information
4 Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Center, Tanzania
The Crater Lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Center, Tanzania, features a restaurant with one of Africa's most unique dining settings. The ambiance of this restaurant is captivating enough to fill the stomach, yet the menu is as rich as any five-star restaurant, with regional and international cuisine in their best creations.
Formed by a volcanic eruption millions of years ago, the crater that houses this lodge and restaurant faces the vast landscape of lowlands and green shrubs in the conservation area.
Guests can access this restaurant via a game drive and those who make it there will enjoy meals with some of the best views in the world.
- Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- Visit the Crater Lodge website for more information
3 Vertigo, Banyan Hotel, Thailand
The vertigo restaurant of Banyan Tree Hotel in Bangkok, Located on the hotel's 61st floor, this hotel offers incredible alfresco dining and also features a moon bar with premium cocktails.
The menu here is rich as it features delicious Asian food and a wide range of international cuisine options. At Vertigo, it is more than a meal: it's an adventure filled with incredible views.
- Location: 21/100 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
- Visit the Vertigo restaurant website for more information
While in Bangkok, check out the oldest restaurants in the city and also try out some of the country's best dishes for more exciting food experiences.
2 Sierra Mar Restaurant, Big Sur, California
Sierra Mar is the flagship restaurant of Post Ranch Inn Hotel, but that's not the only thing great about it. The restaurant is on a cliff, facing the Pacific Ocean, so one can enjoy delicious meals and gorgeous views of the sea at the same time.
Dining at this restaurant is exciting as the meals are sourced locally and the restaurant also features a wine cellar that has more than 3,200 wine selections.
- Location: 47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
- Visit the Sierra Mar restaurant website for more information
1 Dasheene, St Lucia
The meals at Dasheene restaurant, Ladera Resort in St Lucia are world-class and have won many awards. However, the restaurant's position on a cliff facing stunning mountains and overlooking the Caribbean Sea is the most appealing feature here.
Guests at this restaurant will enjoy fresh Caribbean meals made with locally sourced ingredients, while the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea feed their eyes and provide soothing air.
- Location: Ladera St. Lucia Rabot Estate Soufriere Post Office, Soufriere, LC09 101, Saint Lucia
- Visit the Dasheene webpage for more information
While these restaurants have the best views in the world, they also feature delicious dishes, but many are highly exclusive and pricey. Be sure to check their websites (and make a reservation) before heading out.