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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.
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.
Daniel George
Billowy curtains and a statement mirror wall create a refined setting for a rotating New American menu.
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.
Lon’s at The Hermosa
For the best views of Camelback Mountain, grab a seat on the lush patio at this globally inspired restaurant.
Preacher’s Son
This farm-to-table spot inside a Gothic Revival church features stained glass windows and a bell tower art installation.
The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil
Find sweeping vistas of lush vineyards and manicured gardens from the patio at this MICHELIN-starred restaurant.
Allred’s
Accessible via gondola, this rustic mountain top American restaurant reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings.
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Siena
Vibrant stained glass windows and a sleek, turquoise-hued bar set the tone for the Blake Hotel’s lively lobby restaurant.
Victoria’s
Right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, this Victorian-styled American restaurant has a view of the Atlantic from every table.
MILA
Warm reclaimed woods, striking sculptures, and greenery galore make this indoor-outdoor stunner a Miami destination.
The Garden Room
A lush, colorful garden adorned with delicate tile mosaics and pink-and-green dining room transport you straight to Europe.
CanoeHouse
This idyllic oceanfront restaurant screams “Hawai’i” with wood-beamed ceilings, earth-toned fabrics, and lush grounds.
The Narrows Steakhouse
Old-school steakhouse meets modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Payette Lake and Salmon River Mountain.
Tre Dita
Tre Dita’s swanky dining room gazes upon Lake Michigan and the Chicago River through dramatic 40-foot windows.
The Fountain Room
This stylish two-story spot brings Art Deco glamour with marble bartops, tufted leather chairs, and cascading chandeliers.
Mulberry Street Tavern
Rich wood paneling, a zinc bar, and stately leather chairs create a warm atmosphere in downtown Des Moines.
The Weather Room
This modern steakhouse in Topeka evokes the state’s pastoral landscape with emerald green banquettes and golden-hued curtains.
Lost Palm
Lexington’s Lost Palm is an indoor-outdoor homage to 1960s South Florida with pink-and-green tropical decor.
Chemin à la Mer
Every element of this award-winning restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River evokes its name—“pathway to the sea.”
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.
Ammoora
The opulent decor here celebrates Syria via ornate architecture with bold mosaics and dramatic archways.
Wusong Road
Maximalism reigns at this tiki restaurant, with thatched overhangs, 1970s-era peacock chairs, and tropical wallpaper.
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PAO
Original details from the 1920s-era Detroit building combine with a new mezzanine and glass garage-style doors.
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.
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.
Grünauer
Lofted ceilings modeled after beer barrels channel biergartens in the owner’s native Vienna at this Kansas City restaurant.
Everett’s 8,800
Aprés-ski culture reigns at this upscale mountain restaurant with rustic-chic decor and spectacular views of Lone Peak.
Timbers at Lied Lodge
Get sweeping views of the surrounding Arbor Day Farm inside the rustic dining room with lofted ceilings and wooden beams.
Summer House
California beach style comes to the desert at this airy, live-fire restaurant with open-air skylights and tons of plants.
Three Chimneys Inn
Choose from three ultra-cozy rooms—hello, fireplaces—to enjoy this historic inn’s take on traditional New England fare.
Rats
This romantic cafe on the artistic grounds of the 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture museum is inspired by The Wind in the Willows.
SkyFire
Adobe-style walls, cowhide rugs, and Southwestern art accompany outdoor fireside dining with views of the Tesuque Valley.
Verōnika
Housed inside the avant-garde Fotografiska photography museum, Verōnika’s Roman & Williams-designed interiors are a luxury escape.
Tamasha Modern Indian
Moody interiors—gold archways, elaborate light fixtures, dramatic marble—meet flavorful modern Indian fare.
Rosewild
Elevated Midwestern comfort food is paired with an inviting mix of cozy banquettes and playful floral wallpaper.
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.
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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Black Butte Ranch
This Hacker-designed space brings the outside in with earth tones and native woods, including a double-height stone fireplace.
SkyHigh
A glass elevator ride to the 60th floor opens to waterfalls and 40-foot windows showing off stunning views of the city below.
Cara
A gorgeous former mansion in Newport is the intimate setting for this fine-dining restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views.
Camellias
This Champagne lounge is a nod to the famed Russian Fabergé egg, seen via bold pink interiors and crystal chandeliers.
Snitches
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort’s restaurant amps up the glam with dark blue walls, jewel-toned chairs, and luxe gold accents.
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.
Tillie’s
Enter a cavernous space housed in a 200-year-old Vietnamese town hall appointed with impressive, eclectic antiques.
Yuta
Yuta’s neutral hues, elegant leather upholstery, and statement indoor bar made of 100-year-old oak show the beauty of minimalism.
The Hermitage Inn
This serene, historic inn has one upscale and one more laidback dining room, both featuring rustic decor befitting the state.
Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel
With stately marble columns, high ceilings, and hand-blown crystal chandeliers, this dining room is especially grand.
Deep Dive
Curiosities displayed on built-in shelves and ceilings shaped like a ship’s hull set the scene at this speakeasy-style lounge.
Lightburn’s
Beamed ceilings provide panoramic views of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, lake, and surrounding state park.
I.d.
The showstopper here is the ceiling, painted with confetti-hued pop art that matches the dining room’s lively, playful energy.
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.
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