Customer tastes change rapidly, and diner designs have been evolving to keep up. Since restaurant venues greatly influence the customer experience, many food retailers have created interesting and unique designs. This list is composed of innovative restaurant designs created to augment the consumer dining experience.
With the goal of appealing to specific niches, many diners have focused their designs on fun and peculiar themes. Eateries like cat-themed restaurants and sci-fi-inspired coffee shops base their venue designs off quirky themes to appeal to a passionate audience.
Other restaurants have gone and addressed the need for natural food by creating down to earth diner designs. Diners like earthy DIY eateries and green-hued eatery interiors focus on nature to emphasize the health benefits of their food.
85 Ingenious Upscale Dining Designs
From Amazing Treehouse Cafes to Reclaimed Luxury Eateries:
Alexander Lam — Jul 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Coral Reef Restaurants
Entering Urban Interiorites is Like Setting Foot in a Whale's Mouth
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Sustainable Container Eateries
Les Grandes Tables Offers an Eco-Friendly Dining Experience
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
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Earthy DIY Eateries
Viet Hoa Mess Offers Patrons an Underground Dining Experience
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Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
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Futuristic Diner Interiors
Dick's Pizza & Pleasure by Slick+Design USA Plays on Modernity
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Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
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Rickety Modern Cafes
The Noorderparkbar is an Odds and Ends Building
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Shops
Haldane Martin Has Designed This Brilliant Steampunk Café
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Curvy Pristine Restaurants
Busride Design Studio Creates Interior for The Smokehouse Room
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Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
This Dim Sum Bar by Hou de Sousa is Classic yet Contemporary
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Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
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Dumpster-Made Cafes
The FOUNDation Project Uses Trash Containers as a Base for Coffee Shops
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Green-Hued Eatery Interiors
The P.S. Restaurant is Restfully Futuristic
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Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Cocotte Presents a Gritty Interior Design
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Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
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Eclectically Retro Eateries
The Matto Bar and Pizzeria is Cozy and Rustic
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Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Elements of Fastvinic Cafe by Alfons Tost are Designed to Be Recycled
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Scattered Stick Cafes
The Starbucks Tokyo by Kengo Kuma Features A Bold and Dynamic Design
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Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
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LEED-Certified Coffee Huts
The Starbucks Colorado is Smaller & More Portable for World Domination
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Library-Resembling Cafes
The Starbucks Espresso Journey by Nendo is a Pop-Up Marvel
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Wavy Wood Coffeeshops
The Don Cafe House by Innarch is Inspired by Sacks of Coffee Beans
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Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Fabbrica Bergen Pizzeria is Warm and Intimate
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Luxury Royal Restaurants
The Exquisite L'Opera Restaurant in Paris is Designed by Odile Decq
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Exquisite Terrace Eateries
The La Grelha Restaurant Offers Patrons Open-Concept Dining
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Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
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Dapper Devilish Bistros
The SMLWRLD 'Hell of the North' Restaurant is Warm and Inviting
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Woven Wood Ceilings
The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm
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Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
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Shipping Container Eateries
Los Sopranos by Pedro Scattarella Redefines Reclaimed Design
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Jenga-Inspired Eateries
The Innuendo Restaurant by Bluarch Architecture Features Grid-Like Accents
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Bovine-Branded Eateries
The Minas Kosmidis 'Farma Kreaton' Restaurant is Thematic Throughout
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Efficient Chromatic Cafes
The ‘Cafe Craft’ by Pool Appeals to Writing Professionals
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Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
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Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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Interim Industrial Eateries
The Softroom 'Wahaca Southbank Experiment' is Time Sensitive
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Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
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Wooden Wave Diners
The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space
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Shape-Shifting Coffee Shops
The Cadogan Cafe's Exterior Transforms Based on Weather
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Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
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Glowing Garden Bistros
The Integrated Field 'Ingfah Restaurant' is Breezy and Luminous
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Lakeview-Looking Cafes
Steinbacher Thierrichter Adds Modern Chic to an Historical Town Hall
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Dynamic Geometry Coffee Shops
Arthouse Cafe by Joey Ho Applies 3D Triangle Accents
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Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
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Funky Farmhouse Eateries
The Capital Kitchen by Mim Design is a Modern Country Style Restaurant
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Clouded Ceiling Eateries
The Ho-Hum Restaurant by M4 Features Artful Spacial Elements
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Latticed Lumber Bistros
The Niseko Look Out Cafe Provides a Compelling View Inside
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Tree-Table Restaurants
The Tartinery Nolita French Bistro is Like an Indoor Courtyard Cafe
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Frosting-Inspired Eateries
The Cupcake Boutique by DITTEL Satisfies One’s Sweet Tooth
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Blood-Bathed Bistros
The 'Meat Liquor' by Shed and I Love Dust is Inspired by Butchers
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Faceted Fish Restaurants
The Gundry & Ducker 'Yoobi Sushi' Shop is Geometric
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Igloo Eateries
The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan
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Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
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Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
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Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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Escher-Inspired Eateries
The Joey Ho Design Limited 'The Room' Restaurant is Mind-Boggling
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Undulating Eatery Facades
The Yufutoku Restaurant by ISSHO Architects Evokes the Machiya Style
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Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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Melting Marshmallow Eateries
The L'Opéra Restaurant Paris Features Soft Architectural Element
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Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
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Color-Burst Confection Cafes
The Fritzy's a Frozen Yogurt and Bulk Candy Shop is Boldly Vibrant
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Space-Hacking Eaters
The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is Customized by Diners
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Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
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Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
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Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Cafe la Miell is One Slippery Coffee Spot
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Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
The Alegra Restaurant by Mr.Important is Dynamically Designed
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Neat Netherlandish Eateries
'Pure C' Restaurant Favors Contemporary Style & a Casual Atmosphere
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Bug-Eyed Eateries
The Quirky VW Beetle Restaurant/House Merges the Best of Both Worlds
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Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The 'What Happens When' Restaurant Installation is Undeniabl Unique
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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Linear Element Eateries
The Tsukiage-An Restaurant Stays True to its Japanese Culture
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Futuristic Fashion Diners
The Bond & Brook Restaurant Interior by d_raw is Out-of-This-World
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Minimalist Market Eateries
The YOI Restaurant Fuses Swedish and Asian Design Concepts
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Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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Magician Slice Eateries
The Germain Restaurant Features a Statue of a Woman on Separate Floors
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Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
La Ville de Pins by BANG by MIN Turns Disheveled into Exclusive
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Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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Design-Forward Furniture Collections
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Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Earthy Aesthetic Dining Expereinces
Desa Potato Head's Restaurant 'Dome' Exudes Urban Refinement
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs
François O'Neill and His Team Design Cafe François in London
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Adaptable Day-to-Night Cafe Bars
The Duo is a Transitional Space with a Glass Dragon Installation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Ultra-Modern Luxurious Dining Establishments
DMAC Architecture Introduces the Village Supper Club
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Invasive Wood Hotel Interiors
Policronica Transforms the Hotel Elysée Montmartre Interiors
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants
MYT+GLVDK Designs the Órale Milanga Restaurant
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Luxury Rooftop Restaurants
W Toronto's SKYLIGHT Features Mediterranean Fare and Lush Interiors
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Nature-Inspired Hotel Furniture
Bernadotte & Kylberg Present the Eriksberg Collection in a Hotel
Luscious Dining Bars
Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Revitalized Culinary Efforts
Moroccan Hotel Takes Food Localization to New Heights
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Iconic Toronto Flagship Restaurants
JOEY Unveils Grand Toronto Flagship with Artistic Vision
Warm Ambiance Hospitality Offices
Frya Design Agency Designs the Berg & Ridge Office Space
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Moody-Themed Office Lounges
Sella Concept Designs the New Office Lounge Spot for DICE
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Luxury Fashion Label Cafes
Dior Opened a Dedicated Cafe at its Shanghai Boutique
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Integrative Garden Cafes
Cheongsudang Bakery Brings a Garden Experience in the Heart of Seoul
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
Yorkville Village’s BetterBar Offers Healthy Dining in Toronto
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Hyper-Local Dining Establishments
Hotel Belmar Stands Out with Its Sustainable Cuisine
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Premium Economy Meal Options
Singapore Airlines Enhances the Economy Dining Experience
Pop-Up Dining Experiences
Japanese Ski Resort Welcomes Alpine Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants
Bacana Studio Designs the New Anfibio Restaurant
Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs
THE AFICIONADOS and Nicemakers Design the Brecon
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Sophisticated Contemporary Bistros
Village Bistro is Opening Its Doors in East Hampton in May 2024
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes
Common Grounds Coffee Roaster Boasts an Open Concept and Tennis Court
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs
Ecoscape Has Introduced a New Range of Outdoor Kitchens
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Modern Pet Dining Sets
The Trot Pets Elevated Complete Set Seamlessly Fits into One's Dwelling
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Upscale Holiday Dining Experiences
Frenchy Bar et Brasserie Offers Special Festive Menus
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Intimate Warm Interior Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Intimate Casavant Restaurant
Floral Architecture Floating Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Nelumbo Sustainably
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Fashion Label Coach Opened a Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Jakarta
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes
Fogarty Finger Architecture Designs the Lackawanna Café
Salon-Like Dining Experiences
Dion & Arles Designs the Il Gattopardo Restaurant in London
Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants
Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Reimagines the Sushibox Establishment
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Modern Gray-Brick Restaurants
Nin Hao Incorporates Chinese Elements into its Interior Design
Brutalist Museum Restaurants
Zooco Estudio Designs a Restaurant in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Tranquil Aesthetic Bungalow Renovations
OWIU Design Created the Echo Park Hillhouse
Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs
Fettle Transforms San Carlo Liverpool with New Designs
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Refined Italian Bars
Toronto's Bar Prima Boasts Dark Ambiance and Italian-American Dishes
Landscape Seating Theater Designs
Matter Make Creates the Cinema Visiona Home Theater Project
Tranquil Architectural Hotel Redesigns
The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Gets a New Traditional Design
Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs
Dorothée Meilichzon Designs the Henri Restaurant in a Hotel
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs
Jialun Xiong Designs the New Sichuan Impression Location
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Latin Quarter-Inspired Brasseries
B3 Designers Decorate the Brasserie des Pres in Paris
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Warm Yellow Restaurant Interiors
GRT Architects Taps Talents to Help Design San Sabino
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
Mid-Century Modern Restaurants
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture Designs the Balboa Surf Club
Geometrically Organic Furniture
Altherr Désile Park Designs the Kata Chair and Ghia 74 Table
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Colombian Home-Transformed Restaurants
Martín Mendoza and Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos Join Forces
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Gabled Blackened Wooden Cafes
IDIN Architects Designs the Harudot Cafe in the Beach Town
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs
Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Retro-Tinged Montreal Restaurants
Ivy Studio Blends Vintage Details to Buvette Daphnée Restaurant
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Rural Village-Based Restaurants
PPAG Architects Renovates the Steirereck am Pogusch Space
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Sloped Concrete Roofed Restaurants
RAD+ar Completes the Aruma Restaurant Design in Jakarta
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Comprehensive Dining Venues
Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters and Diamondback Brewing Company Partner
Miami Mexican Eateries
Chateau ZZ Boasts Stunning Interiors by Maximalist Designer Ken Fulk
Lantern-Dangling Steakhouse Restaurants
Rosendale Design Decorates Aragawa with Paper Pendants
Glamorous Urban Tranquil Villas
GROWTO DESIGN Presents the Natural Villa in China