Restaurants have been experimenting with virtual dining experiences for years, some of which offer complete immersion to show off the marvels of technology and others fight the loneliness epidemic by uniting diners. Now, spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, virtual dining experiences are becoming more than just novel ways for people to connect. While people are making do with screen-to-screen connections, some designers are even introducing furniture pieces to replicate the experience of sitting with someone else at a table.
While some restaurants are struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, others are just getting started—although Foxtail Supper Club was initially planned to open as a physical place people could visit, the business pivoted and emerged as a virtual venture to unites groups of diners via a video conferencing platform.
12 Virtual Dining Experiences
From VR Fast Food Restaurants to Telepresence Dining Furniture:
Laura McQuarrie — Jun 19, 2020 — Lifestyle

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VR Sampling Experiences
Président Cheese's 'Taste with A Pro' Pairs Food and Recipe Creation

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Recreated Restaurant Experiences
Brato Brewhouse is Attempting to Recreate the Dine-in Experience

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Virtual Restaurants
Foxtail Supper Club Has a Limited Number of Guests Cook and Eat Together
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Virtual Dinner Events
This Virtual Dining Experience Unites People Over Food & Cocktails
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Virtual Mother's Day Experiences
KFC is Offering a Mother's Day Experience on Facebook Messenger
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Quarantine Date Night Bundles
Red Lobster is Elevating Date Night at Home with Music & Backgrounds
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Virtual Dining Initiatives
The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Created Dine Together, Apart
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Virtual Tasting Experiences
Aperture Cellars' Wine Tasting Comes with a Chef-Led Cooking Session
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VR Fast Food Restaurants
Guests Can Play KFC's 'The Hard Way' at One Remodeled Location
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Telepresence Dining Furniture
The 'Teledining Table' Connects Diners to Family or Friends
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Employee Virtual Pizza Parties
Planetary Playfully Adds Value to the Remote Meetings of Businesses
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VR Dining Experiences
Aerobanquets RMX is a Virtual & Augmented Reality Dining Experience
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AR Retail Kiosks
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Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
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Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants
Commune Design Revamps the JW Marriott Hotel Tower
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
Limited-Time Car-Dining Experiences
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Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Hospitality-Based AI-Voice Solutions
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Collaborative VR Art Experiences
Chanel Presents the A Conversation with the Sun Show
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Virtual Flavor Simulators
Researchers Developed a Device to Stimulate Taste in Virtual Worlds
Alpine Dining Experiences
Moncler and Luxottica Hosted a Meal on the Snow at a Ski Resort
Holographic Fragrance Installations
The Perfume Shop Stores Incorporate Holographic Technology
QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses
McDonald's Singapore Launched the My Happy Place Metaverse
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Immersive Tomato Dining
A Tomato Dining Sensory Experience
Multifunctional Robotic Tables
The Come Together Robot Concept Features a Fridge and Speaker
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Cooking Competition Metaverses
Hell’s Kitchen by ITV Brings Gordon Ramsay's World to Roblox
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
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Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Personalized Digital Dating Rooms
Dating.com Introduced Customizable Virtual Spaces for Singles
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Ultra-Sophisticated Dining Furniture
Sibast Unveils the No.7 Dining Table & the No.59 Dining Chair
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Cannabis Dining Experiences
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Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
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Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Generated Dining Experiences
Luminary by Rafi was An Immersive Pop-Up Restaurant Powered by AI
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Flexible Dining Collections
Transformer Table Introducces the Transformer Round Dining Collection
Space-Inspired Dynamic Coffee Shops
DE-YAN and Jimmy Butler Open Up the First Bigface Store
Sensory Interior Designed Restaurants
Jolie Creates the Temporary Nest Restaurant in Frankfurt
Juxtaposing Material Dining Tables
The 'Compression' Dining Table Was Designed by Philippe Starck
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Next-Gen Restaurant Platforms
Velada Launches in the U.S. to Offer Booking Services
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants
Atlantis Paradise Island Has Introduced FIELDTRIP
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Food Discovery Platforms
JaiFaim Maps Finds Influencer-Tested Restaurants Across Paris and France
Residential Digital Fitness Platforms
FIIT's Initiative Boosts Wellness in Residential Settings
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
AI Virtual Staging
Real Estate Agents Can Effortlessly Enhance Listings with Virtual Furnishings
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Modern Shanghainese Restaurants
Design Next Agency Unveiled FLEUR Restaurant
Modern Pet Dining Sets
The Trot Pets Elevated Complete Set Seamlessly Fits into One's Dwelling
Cheese Wheel Dining Experiences
Velveeta's WheelVeeta Experience Takes After a Viral Meal
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Cuisine-Focused Luxury Travel Experiences
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Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences
Taiwan's 'A Joy' Introduces a Menu with 300 Delicacies
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Transitional Dining Experiences
Miami's New Restaurant and Lounge Celebrates Jamaican Culture
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Mobile Escape Rooms
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Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences
Coffee Oysters Champagne Hosts the 'Sweet Sorrow' Play
Technology-Fusing Laboratory Spaces
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Restaurant Management Integrations
Favouritetable Partners with First Table for Seamless Bookings
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
Multifuntional Modular Tables
The Transformer Table Alters from Dining to a Work Space
Friendsgiving Event Series
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Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
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Virtual AI Offices
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Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
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Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
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Virtual Dining Brand Collaborations
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Gastronomic Immersive Design Installations
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Studio-Transformed Artful Bistro
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Bespoke Hotel Restaurants
The Four Seasons Achieves Global Acclaim for its Dining Concepts
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Digital Remote Work Environments
Katmai Rolled Out its 'Virtual Office 1.0' for All Customers
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Enhanced In-flight Dining
Torus Pak x Galley Cuisine Partner to Create Elevated Food Experiences
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Comfort-Focused Furniture Capsules
Humanscale Preents sthe Living Collection at Salone del Mobile
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
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Rammed Earth Furniture Installations
I/Thee Created the Dining Room as the First of Six Pavilions
Street Party-Inspired Home Extensions
Nimtim Architects Unveils the Supper Time Home Extensions
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Immersive Virtual Spaces
Timmerse Creates Customizable 3D Worlds for Work and Social Interactions
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Rewarding Restaurant Metaverses
Wow Bao's Dim Sum Palace on Roblox Serves Up Exclusive Rewards
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
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
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