There's a lot of options available for those looking for a group dining experience that's a little out of the ordinary. Particularly for Generation Z and Millennial consumers, having a memorable time is just as important as the food that's offered, if not more so.
With this in mind, this selection of group dining experiences includes meal-delivering drone services, cafe interiors made from felt fabric and even virtual dining experiences. Although the latter seems contrary to this whole idea, its utilization highlights the importance consumers are placing on a shared connection while eating out -- even if it's a simulated one.
On the other hand, Japan's Ichiran restaurant does the opposite, inviting consumers to eat in isolated booths so that they can dedicate their focus to the flavor of their dish. In addition, a number of these unique group dining experiences show that health-focused and locally driven endeavors are gaining steam. This is due to the transparency they offer to consumers, as well as the hands-on involvement that its production requires.
15 Unique Group Dining Experiences
From Sustainable Gardening Clubs to eSports Restaurants:
Riley von Niessen — Dec 6, 2016 — Marketing
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Communal Dining Greenhouses
The Campobaja Restaurant Offers Industrial Dining in Mexico City
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Integrated Office Lunch Rooms
The Snøhetta Office Combines Its Lunchroom with Working Space
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Fast Food Vacation Experiences
Taco Bell Let Fans Stay in One of Its Restaurants as a SteakCation
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Communal Cereal Bowls
The Cinnamon Toast Squad Bowls Allow Consumers to Eat Breakfast Together
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Sustainable Gardening Clubs
This Campus Club Promotes Proactive Urban Gardening Practices
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High-Flying Culinary Events
Ottawa's 'Sky Lounge' Celebrates Canada's 150th Anniversary
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Geometric Social Clubs
This Space Provides Food, Music and Encourages Socialization
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Neighbourly Meal-Sharing Apps
The Homemade App Lets Consumers By Food From Local Cooks in the Area
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eSports Restaurant Cafes
'Storia' by Square Enix is a Destination for Viewing Video Game Contests
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Virtual Dining Companions
At the Sasayama Restaurant, People Eat Alongside VR Videos
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Local Group Dining Apps
The OverAhead Kinetic Farm, Inc. Platform Accommodates Parties
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Restaurant-Style Retirement Cafeterias
Atria Hearthstone's Cafeteria Uses Servers and Menus
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Sky-High Dining Events
The 'Fondue in the Sky' Event Involves Dining in a Swiss Ski Gondola
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Staff Food Hall Makeovers
Fortnum & Mason's Staff Restaurant Has Undergone an Overhaul
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Communal Gourmet Kitchens
Lima's Urban Kitchen Lets Visitors Create Their Meal Alongside Chefs
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Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
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
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Luxurious Asian-Inspired Steakhouses
Chambers Presents Itself as Toronto's Premier Supper Club
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Plant-Based Breakfast Menus
Alpro and a Michelin-Trained Chef Collaborated on Inspiring Eats
Immersive Tomato Dining
A Tomato Dining Sensory Experience
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
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
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Luscious Dining Bars
Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
Luxury Rooftop Restaurants
W Toronto's SKYLIGHT Features Mediterranean Fare and Lush Interiors
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
AI-Generated Dining Experiences
Luminary by Rafi was An Immersive Pop-Up Restaurant Powered by AI
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Enthralling Japanese Dining Experiences
Nobu Chicago Boasts Artistic Japanese Elegance
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
Yorkville Village’s BetterBar Offers Healthy Dining in Toronto
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Indoor Surfing Bars
Groundswell is a Newly Opened Destination to Eat, Drink, and Surf
Contemporary Fashion Collaborations
Dinner Service NY Partners with the Canary Club
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Dim Sum-Inspired Dining Experiences
Mott 32 Toronto Elevates with the Dim Sum & Sip Feature
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Sensory Interior Designed Restaurants
Jolie Creates the Temporary Nest Restaurant in Frankfurt
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Cultivated Meat Tasting Menus
Hue Restaurant Made Dishes with Vital Meat Cultivated Chicken Powder
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Elevated Holiday Dining Experiences
Gladstone House will Host Melody's Holiday Pop-Up
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
Premium Economy Meal Options
Singapore Airlines Enhances the Economy Dining Experience
Exclusive Gourmet Dining Events
Glenfiddich Enters a Collaboration with Michelin-Starred Chef
Elevated Dining Experiences
Elora Mills Restaurant Showcases Farm-to-Table Philosophy
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Educational Cheese Experiences
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium Offers Immersive Experiences
Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants
Atlantis Paradise Island Has Introduced FIELDTRIP
Mediterranean Culinary Experiences
Restaurant Azura Offers a Gourmet Chef's Tasting Menu
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
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Pop-Up Dining Experiences
Japanese Ski Resort Welcomes Alpine Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Concept is Engaging
High-End Fusion Restaurants
aKin is Offering a 10-Course Blind Tasting Menu to Toronto's Foodies
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Exclusive Cardholder Reservations
The Visa Dining Collection Rewards Diners for Paying with Visa
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Gut Health Meal Kits
The Green Chef Gut & Brain Health Recipes Come in Three Options
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Student-Focused Foodie Tours
Deliveroo The Grub Crawl Offers Free Foodie Tours to Freshers
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Collaborative Auction Experiences
Hospitality Meets Collectible Art Through This Auction Event
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Buildable Dinner Boxes
DIG's Dinner in a Box is Affordably Priced and Serves Four
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Greek Cuisine Meal Kits
The Gousto Greek Odyssey Range Has a Number of Traditional Dishes
Cherry Blossoms-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Black+Blue is Launching a Curated Cherry Blossom Menu
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Reimagines the Sushibox Establishment
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
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
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Simple Satisfying Meal Kits
Green Chef x Emily Mariko Collaborated on Wholesome Premium Recipes
Fresh Fall Menus
CRISP & GREEN Offers Seasonal and Healthy Items
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Modern Gray-Brick Restaurants
Nin Hao Incorporates Chinese Elements into its Interior Design
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Holiday-Themed Dining Experiences
Holland America Line Makes Festive Celebrations More Enjoyable
Enhanced In-flight Dining
Torus Pak x Galley Cuisine Partner to Create Elevated Food Experiences
Fine Dining Experience Collaborations
Evian Partners with the MICHELIN Guide in Canada
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Murder Mystery Dining Experiences
'The Perfect Bite' Experience is Inspired by Knives Out
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Culture-Fusion Restaurant Designs
Dorothée Meilichzon Designs the Henri Restaurant in a Hotel
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Circularly Grown Mushroom Croquettes
GRO Makes Nourishing Bites with Oyster Mushrooms
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Curated Cheese Experiences
Curdbox Will Certainly Delight Cheese Enthusiasts
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Elevated In-Flight Menus
Delta Airlines Enhances its Onboard Experiences with Upgraded Menus
Private Influencer Social Groups
CNDO Offers Private Social Rooms for Influencers and Their Fans
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Theatrical Chef's Choice Restaurants
This Japanese Omakase Provides a Live, Interactive Experience
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Upscale Grocer Catering Menus
Gelson's Catering Menu Has Been Expanded with Almost Two Dozen Items
Graduate-Inspired Dining Events
P.F. Chang's Celebrates Class of 2024 with a Complimentary Entree
Exclusive Dinner Party Events
Le Dîner en Blanc Returns to Toronto on September 19, 2024
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
Collaborative Restaurant Recipe Kits
GRUBBY and LEON Grocery Partnered on Limited-Edition Dishes
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