These wonderfully whimsical eateries are turning ordinary outings for dinner into abstract and artistic experiences.
Going out to a restaurant often simply means choosing a type of cuisine and sitting down to order food. These whimsical eateries however, are revolutionizing the dining experience by turning ordinary restaurant structures into magnificent architectural designs. With so many dining options constantly popping up around the city, there's no surprise as to why business owners are choosing to add larger-than-life features and artistic elements to their decor as a way to stand out to diners.
From eateries that feature Tetris-like decor to those that showcase melting marshmallow designs and illuminated walls, these whimsical eateries are sure to entice diners with all their offbeat and eccentric features.
69 Whimsical Eateries
From Melting Marshmallow Eateries to Space-Shifting Sushi Bars:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 25, 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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Gridlike Bar Interiors
The Fat Cow Restaurant Features a Cool Wooden Ceiling Installation
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Whimsical Vintage Restaurants
One Could Easily Get Lost in this Wonderful Theme Restaurant
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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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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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Space-Shifting Sushi Bars
Sushicafé Avenida in Lisbon is Far from Traditional
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Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
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Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Fabbrica Bergen Pizzeria is Warm and Intimate
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Rolling Bamboo Interiors
Atelier FCJZ Designs the Tang Palace Restaurant in Hangzhou China
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Exquisite Terrace Eateries
The La Grelha Restaurant Offers Patrons Open-Concept Dining
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Effective Eatery Re-Brandings
The Wienerwald Restaurant Gets a Bold New Look
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Revamped Round Structures
The Vesu Restaurant in California was Once a Piano Store
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Loopy Lumber Interiors
The Nautilus Project is Organically Sophisticated and Elegant
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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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Bamboo-Separated Dining
HAMA Restaurant Features Traditional Japanese House Aesthetic
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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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Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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Caged Treehouse Restaurants
The Yellow Treehouse Opens its Doors in New Zealand
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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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Undulating Grid Ceilings
V’ammos Restaurant by LM Architects is Structurally Hypnotic
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Modern Art Cafeterias
Trendy Eatery Gives You All-You-Can-Art
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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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Crafty Sustainable Cafe Accents
Artisan Coffee by Liquidesign Features Eco-Friendly Decor
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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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Artistic Fast Food Joints
The McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia is a Feat of Fast Food Architecture
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Frosting-Inspired Eateries
The Cupcake Boutique by DITTEL Satisfies One’s Sweet Tooth
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Faceted Fish Restaurants
The Gundry & Ducker 'Yoobi Sushi' Shop is Geometric
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Latticed Restaurants
Tori-Tori Restaurant by Rojkind Arquitectos & Esrawe Studio in Mexico
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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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Luminous Copper-Clad Bars
Ketel One Vodka Bar by Jenner Studio is a Metal Masterpiece
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Gypsy City Dining
Mr. Important Designs a Nomadic Dining Experience in San Francisco
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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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Futuristic Fast Food Shops
The McDonald's by Patrick Norguet is a Contemporary Take on a Classic
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Brightly Hued Sushi Bars
The Tori Tori Restaurant is Comfy and Classy
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Melting Marshmallow Eateries
The L'Opéra Restaurant Paris Features Soft Architectural Element
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Bowling-Inspired Bar Cafes
The Nicky’s Food & Drinks Eatery Embraces the Popular Pastime
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Pop-Up Snowflake Restaurants
Carmody Groarke's Studio East Dining by Bistrotheque
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Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
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Stripped Sushi Bars
The Sushi-teria Restaurant Features a Raw and Sustainable Design
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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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Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
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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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Culture-Merging Restaurants
Sous les Cerisiers by Ralston & Bau Merges Opera and Geisha Themes
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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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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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The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
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Haribo's Treat Retreat Immerses All Ages in a Whimsically Joyful Experience
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Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
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The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
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ABSOLUT will Host NORDIC by BarChef in Toronto
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Frenchy Bar et Brasserie Offers Special Festive Menus
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Nobu Chicago Boasts Artistic Japanese Elegance
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The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
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The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
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Enigma Yorkville is a MICHELIN-Star Toronto Restaurant
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Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
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Denny's Launches the Afterlife Menu
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Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
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The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
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Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
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The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
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This New IHOP Menu Celebrates the Upcoming IF Movie
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Greggs Champagne Bar Pairs Savory Baked Goods with Glasses of Bubbly
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Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants
Atlantis Paradise Island Has Introduced FIELDTRIP
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Design Next Agency Completes Loong Noodles' Interior
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The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Irregularly Shaped Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Le Red Tiger Vietnamese Restaurant
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
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KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
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Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Earthy Warm Ambiant Restaurants
Marc Ange Design Studio Decorates the Modern Muse Restaurant
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