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America’s restaurants really show up in the design department—we’re talking fairytale-inspired gardens, tropical rooftop escapes, and avant-garde art installations—making it difficult to choose just one as most beautiful in each state. But in honor of PEOPLE’s 50th anniversary, the editors at OpenTable and PEOPLE teamed up to crown 50 restaurants as the country’s most beautiful.

These super-stylish stunners deliver unforgettable dining experiences. There are mountaintop chalets with modern rustic touches, glammed-up Art Deco mansions with a view, and mirror-and-glass paneled sky-high stunners. These are our picks for the 50 most beautiful restaurants in the US.

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Alabama

Daniel George

Billowy curtains and a statement mirror wall create a refined setting for a rotating New American menu.

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Alaska

Crow’s Nest at Hotel Captain Cook

The view is the calling card at this steak and seafood spot, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame downtown Anchorage.

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Arizona

Lon’s at The Hermosa

For the best views of Camelback Mountain, grab a seat on the lush patio at this globally inspired restaurant.

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Arkansas

Preacher’s Son

This farm-to-table spot inside a Gothic Revival church features stained glass windows and a bell tower art installation.

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California

The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

Find sweeping vistas of lush vineyards and manicured gardens from the patio at this MICHELIN-starred restaurant.

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Colorado

Allred’s

Accessible via gondola, this rustic mountain top American restaurant reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings.

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Connecticut

Siena

Vibrant stained glass windows and a sleek, turquoise-hued bar set the tone for the Blake Hotel’s lively lobby restaurant.

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Delaware

Victoria’s

Right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, this Victorian-styled American restaurant has a view of the Atlantic from every table.

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Florida

MILA

Warm reclaimed woods, striking sculptures, and greenery galore make this indoor-outdoor stunner a Miami destination.

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Georgia

The Garden Room

A lush, colorful garden adorned with delicate tile mosaics and pink-and-green dining room transport you straight to Europe.

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Hawaii

CanoeHouse

This idyllic oceanfront restaurant screams “Hawai’i” with wood-beamed ceilings, earth-toned fabrics, and lush grounds.

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Idaho

The Narrows Steakhouse

Old-school steakhouse meets modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Payette Lake and Salmon River Mountain.

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Illinois

Tre Dita

Tre Dita’s swanky dining room gazes upon Lake Michigan and the Chicago River through dramatic 40-foot windows.

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Indiana

The Fountain Room

This stylish two-story spot brings Art Deco glamour with marble bartops, tufted leather chairs, and cascading chandeliers.

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Iowa

Mulberry Street Tavern

Rich wood paneling, a zinc bar, and stately leather chairs create a warm atmosphere in downtown Des Moines.

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Kansas

The Weather Room

This modern steakhouse in Topeka evokes the state’s pastoral landscape with emerald green banquettes and golden-hued curtains.

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Kentucky

Lost Palm

Lexington’s Lost Palm is an indoor-outdoor homage to 1960s South Florida with pink-and-green tropical decor.

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Louisiana

Chemin à la Mer

Every element of this award-winning restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River evokes its name—“pathway to the sea.”

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Maine

Earth at Hidden Pond

Nature is on display at this Kennebunkport restaurant, where rough-hewn chairs and statement log walls add to the cozy vibe.

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Maryland

Ammoora

The opulent decor here celebrates Syria via ornate architecture with bold mosaics and dramatic archways.

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Massachusetts

Wusong Road

Maximalism reigns at this tiki restaurant, with thatched overhangs, 1970s-era peacock chairs, and tropical wallpaper.

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Michigan

PAO

Original details from the 1920s-era Detroit building combine with a new mezzanine and glass garage-style doors.

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Minnesota

RH Rooftop Restaurant

This ultra-glam indoor-outdoor space is a stunning showcase for RH’s luxury furnishings, with a soaring atrium and manicured grounds.

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Mississippi

Mary Mahoney’s Old French House

Historic details like heart-pine floors and a courtyard shaded by a mature oak tree show off the 18th-century setting.

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Missouri

Grünauer

Lofted ceilings modeled after beer barrels channel biergartens in the owner’s native Vienna at this Kansas City restaurant.

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Montana

Everett’s 8,800

Aprés-ski culture reigns at this upscale mountain restaurant with rustic-chic decor and spectacular views of Lone Peak.

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Nebraska

Timbers at Lied Lodge

Get sweeping views of the surrounding Arbor Day Farm inside the rustic dining room with lofted ceilings and wooden beams.

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Nevada

Summer House

California beach style comes to the desert at this airy, live-fire restaurant with open-air skylights and tons of plants.

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New Hampshire

Three Chimneys Inn

Choose from three ultra-cozy rooms—hello, fireplaces—to enjoy this historic inn’s take on traditional New England fare.

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New Jersey

Rats

This romantic cafe on the artistic grounds of the 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture museum is inspired by The Wind in the Willows.

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New Mexico

SkyFire

Adobe-style walls, cowhide rugs, and Southwestern art accompany outdoor fireside dining with views of the Tesuque Valley.

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New York

Verōnika

Housed inside the avant-garde Fotografiska photography museum, Verōnika’s Roman & Williams-designed interiors are a luxury escape.

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North Carolina

Tamasha Modern Indian

Moody interiors—gold archways, elaborate light fixtures, dramatic marble—meet flavorful modern Indian fare.

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North Dakota

Rosewild

Elevated Midwestern comfort food is paired with an inviting mix of cozy banquettes and playful floral wallpaper.

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Ohio

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

More is more at the Columbus outpost of the glitzy, family-owned steakhouse, via stained-glass domes, tufted velvet walls, and more.

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Oklahoma

The Great Hall

This palatial lobby inside the landmark First National Center building in Oklahoma City reflects its opulent Arts Deco origins.

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Oregon

Black Butte Ranch

This Hacker-designed space brings the outside in with earth tones and native woods, including a double-height stone fireplace.

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Pennsylvania

SkyHigh

A glass elevator ride to the 60th floor opens to waterfalls and 40-foot windows showing off stunning views of the city below.

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Rhode Island

Cara

A gorgeous former mansion in Newport is the intimate setting for this fine-dining restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views.

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South Carolina

Camellias

This Champagne lounge is a nod to the famed Russian Fabergé egg, seen via bold pink interiors and crystal chandeliers.

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South Dakota

Snitches

Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort’s restaurant amps up the glam with dark blue walls, jewel-toned chairs, and luxe gold accents.

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Tennessee

Top of the Rock

Come for panoramic views on the large patio at this mountain top brewery with floor-to-ceiling windows to soak in the scenery.

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Texas

Tillie’s

Enter a cavernous space housed in a 200-year-old Vietnamese town hall appointed with impressive, eclectic antiques.

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Utah

Yuta

Yuta’s neutral hues, elegant leather upholstery, and statement indoor bar made of 100-year-old oak show the beauty of minimalism.

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Vermont

The Hermitage Inn

This serene, historic inn has one upscale and one more laidback dining room, both featuring rustic decor befitting the state.

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Virginia

Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

With stately marble columns, high ceilings, and hand-blown crystal chandeliers, this dining room is especially grand.

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Washington

Deep Dive

Curiosities displayed on built-in shelves and ceilings shaped like a ship’s hull set the scene at this speakeasy-style lounge.

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West Virginia

Lightburn’s

Beamed ceilings provide panoramic views of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, lake, and surrounding state park.

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Wisconsin

I.d.

The showstopper here is the ceiling, painted with confetti-hued pop art that matches the dining room’s lively, playful energy.

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Wyoming

Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room

Open from June to October, this 1930’s-era log cabin resort restaurant in Grand Teton National Park transports you back in time.

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OpenTable contributors: Marion Brewer, Sharron Chu, Dani Cohen, Bob Gillespie, Heather Greenfeig, Christian Kelly, Devon Rushton, Aarti Virani, Tanay Warerkar

People contributors: Jo Bray, Karolina Chwistek, Sonal Dutt, Jenny Ryan

Designers: Julia Borghini, Elizabeth Miller, Chandni Thawani

Writer: Laura Scholz

Project manager: Mackenzie Sylvester

Project editor: Stefanie Tuder