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85 Ingenious Upscale Dining Designs

From Amazing Treehouse Cafes to Reclaimed Luxury Eateries

— July 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
84
Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
La Ville de Pins by BANG by MIN Turns Disheveled into Exclusive
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83
Ever-Changing Eateries
Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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82
Neat Netherlandish Eateries
Neat Netherlandish Eateries
'Pure C' Restaurant Favors Contemporary Style & a Casual Atmosphere
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81
Entangled Installation Eateries
Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
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80
Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt
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79
Space-Hacking Eaters
Space-Hacking Eaters
The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is Customized by Diners
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78
Futuristic Fashion Diners
Futuristic Fashion Diners
The Bond & Brook Restaurant Interior by d_raw is Out-of-This-World
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77
Linear Element Eateries
Linear Element Eateries
The Tsukiage-An Restaurant Stays True to its Japanese Culture
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76
Undulating Eatery Facades
Undulating Eatery Facades
The Yufutoku Restaurant by ISSHO Architects Evokes the Machiya Style
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75
Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
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74
Melting Marshmallow Eateries
Melting Marshmallow Eateries
The L'Opéra Restaurant Paris Features Soft Architectural Element
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73
Escher-Inspired Eateries
Escher-Inspired Eateries
The Joey Ho Design Limited 'The Room' Restaurant is Mind-Boggling
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72
Faceted Fish Restaurants
Faceted Fish Restaurants
The Gundry & Ducker 'Yoobi Sushi' Shop is Geometric
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71
Blood-Bathed Bistros
Blood-Bathed Bistros
The 'Meat Liquor' by Shed and I Love Dust is Inspired by Butchers
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70
Color-Burst Confection Cafes
Color-Burst Confection Cafes
The Fritzy's a Frozen Yogurt and Bulk Candy Shop is Boldly Vibrant
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69
Lakeview-Looking Cafes
Lakeview-Looking Cafes
Steinbacher Thierrichter Adds Modern Chic to an Historical Town Hall
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68
Clouded Ceiling Eateries
Clouded Ceiling Eateries
The Ho-Hum Restaurant by M4 Features Artful Spacial Elements
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67
Bug-Eyed Eateries
Bug-Eyed Eateries
The Quirky VW Beetle Restaurant/House Merges the Best of Both Worlds
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66
Canopied Ceiling Cafes
Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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65
Caged Communal Cafes
Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
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64
Dapper Devilish Bistros
Dapper Devilish Bistros
The SMLWRLD 'Hell of the North' Restaurant is Warm and Inviting
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63
Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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62
Bovine-Branded Eateries
Bovine-Branded Eateries
The Minas Kosmidis 'Farma Kreaton' Restaurant is Thematic Throughout
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61
Chic Cannabis Cafes
Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
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60
Jenga-Inspired Eateries
Jenga-Inspired Eateries
The Innuendo Restaurant by Bluarch Architecture Features Grid-Like Accents
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59
Forest Canopy Eateries
Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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58
Ever-Changing Eateries
Ever-Changing Eateries
The 'What Happens When' Restaurant Installation is Undeniabl Unique
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57
Exquisite Terrace Eateries
Exquisite Terrace Eateries
The La Grelha Restaurant Offers Patrons Open-Concept Dining
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56
Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
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55
Amazing Treehouse Cafes
Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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54
Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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53
Floating Orb Eateries
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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52
Library-Resembling Cafes
Library-Resembling Cafes
The Starbucks Espresso Journey by Nendo is a Pop-Up Marvel
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51
Magician Slice Eateries
Magician Slice Eateries
The Germain Restaurant Features a Statue of a Woman on Separate Floors
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50
Tetris-Inspired Eateries
Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
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49
Modernized Monumental Eateries
Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
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48
Minimalist Market Eateries
Minimalist Market Eateries
The YOI Restaurant Fuses Swedish and Asian Design Concepts
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47
Luxury Royal Restaurants
Luxury Royal Restaurants
The Exquisite L'Opera Restaurant in Paris is Designed by Odile Decq
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46
Shape-Shifting Coffee Shops
Shape-Shifting Coffee Shops
The Cadogan Cafe's Exterior Transforms Based on Weather
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45
Glowing Garden Bistros
Glowing Garden Bistros
The Integrated Field 'Ingfah Restaurant' is Breezy and Luminous
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44
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
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43
Tree-Table Restaurants
Tree-Table Restaurants
The Tartinery Nolita French Bistro is Like an Indoor Courtyard Cafe
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42
Kid-Friendly Cafes
Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
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41
Shipping Container Eateries
Shipping Container Eateries
Los Sopranos by Pedro Scattarella Redefines Reclaimed Design
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40
Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Cafe la Miell is One Slippery Coffee Spot
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39
Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
The Alegra Restaurant by Mr.Important is Dynamically Designed
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38
Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
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37
Frosting-Inspired Eateries
Frosting-Inspired Eateries
The Cupcake Boutique by DITTEL Satisfies One’s Sweet Tooth
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36
Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
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35
Latticed Lumber Bistros
Latticed Lumber Bistros
The Niseko Look Out Cafe Provides a Compelling View Inside
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34
Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Shops
Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Shops
Haldane Martin Has Designed This Brilliant Steampunk Café
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33
Woven Wood Ceilings
Woven Wood Ceilings
The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm
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32
Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Fabbrica Bergen Pizzeria is Warm and Intimate
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31
Funky Farmhouse Eateries
Funky Farmhouse Eateries
The Capital Kitchen by Mim Design is a Modern Country Style Restaurant
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30
Cardboard Cafes
Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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29
Wavy Wood Coffeeshops
Wavy Wood Coffeeshops
The Don Cafe House by Innarch is Inspired by Sacks of Coffee Beans
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28
Dumpster-Made Cafes
Dumpster-Made Cafes
The FOUNDation Project Uses Trash Containers as a Base for Coffee Shops
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27
Igloo Eateries
Igloo Eateries
The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan
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26
Efficient Chromatic Cafes
Efficient Chromatic Cafes
The ‘Cafe Craft’ by Pool Appeals to Writing Professionals
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25
Contemporary Fashion Cafes
Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
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24
Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
This Dim Sum Bar by Hou de Sousa is Classic yet Contemporary
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23
Interim Industrial Eateries
Interim Industrial Eateries
The Softroom 'Wahaca Southbank Experiment' is Time Sensitive
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22
Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Elements of Fastvinic Cafe by Alfons Tost are Designed to Be Recycled
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21
Wooden Crate Cafes
Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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20
LEED-Certified Coffee Huts
LEED-Certified Coffee Huts
The Starbucks Colorado is Smaller & More Portable for World Domination
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19
Rickety Modern Cafes
Rickety Modern Cafes
The Noorderparkbar is an Odds and Ends Building
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18
Futuristic Diner Interiors
Futuristic Diner Interiors
Dick's Pizza & Pleasure by Slick+Design USA Plays on Modernity
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17
Underground Seaside Restaurants
Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
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16
Scattered Stick Cafes
Scattered Stick Cafes
The Starbucks Tokyo by Kengo Kuma Features A Bold and Dynamic Design
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15
Dynamic Geometry Coffee Shops
Dynamic Geometry Coffee Shops
Arthouse Cafe by Joey Ho Applies 3D Triangle Accents
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14
Cozy Concrete Cafes
Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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13
Wooden Wave Diners
Wooden Wave Diners
The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space
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12
Eclectically Retro Eateries
Eclectically Retro Eateries
The Matto Bar and Pizzeria is Cozy and Rustic
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11
Colorfully Layered Cafes
Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
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10
Curvy Pristine Restaurants
Curvy Pristine Restaurants
Busride Design Studio Creates Interior for The Smokehouse Room
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9
Building Block Cafes
Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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8
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
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7
Earthy DIY Eateries
Earthy DIY Eateries
Viet Hoa Mess Offers Patrons an Underground Dining Experience
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6
Creativity-Charged Cafes
Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
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5
Sustainable Container Eateries
Sustainable Container Eateries
Les Grandes Tables Offers an Eco-Friendly Dining Experience
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4
Convertible Cargo Cafes
Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
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3
Coral Reef Restaurants
Coral Reef Restaurants
Entering Urban Interiorites is Like Setting Foot in a Whale's Mouth
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2
Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Cocotte Presents a Gritty Interior Design
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1
Shipping Container Cafes
Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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