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 and 2024 Beautiful Issue, the editors at OpenTable crowned 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 U.S.
Head to OpenTable to learn more about each restaurant, plus see 17 curated city guides in key states so you can find the most beautiful dining rooms near you.
Alabama
Daniel George Restaurant and Bar
Mountain Brook, Ala.
Billowy curtains and a statement mirror wall create a refined setting for a rotating New American menu.
Alaska
Crow’s Nest at Hotel Captain Cook
Anchorage, Alaska
The view is the calling card at this steak and seafood spot, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame downtown Anchorage.
Arizona
Lon’s at The Hermosa
Paradise Valley, Ariz.
For the best views of Camelback Mountain, grab a seat on the lush patio at this globally-inspired restaurant.
Arkansas
Preacher’s Son
Bentonville, Ark.
This farm-to-table spot inside a Gothic Revival church features stained glass windows and a bell tower art installation.
California
The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil
Rutherford, Calif.
Find sweeping vistas of lush vineyards and manicured gardens from the patio at this Michelin-starred restaurant.
Colorado
Allred’s
Telluride, Colo.
Accessible via gondola, this rustic mountain top American restaurant reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings.
Connecticut
Siena
New Haven, Conn.
Vibrant stained glass windows and a sleek, turquoise-hued bar set the tone for the Blake Hotel’s lively lobby restaurant.
Delaware
Victoria’s
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Right on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, this Victorian-styled American restaurant has a view of the Atlantic from every table.
Florida
Mila
Miami
Warm reclaimed woods, striking sculptures, and greenery galore make this indoor-outdoor stunner a Miami destination.
Georgia
The Garden Room
Atlanta
A lush, colorful garden adorned with delicate tile mosaics and pink-and-green dining room transport you straight to Europe.
Hawaii
CanoeHouse
Kamuela, Hawaii
This idyllic oceanfront restaurant screams “Hawaii” with wood-beamed ceilings, earth-toned fabrics, and lush grounds.
Idaho
The Narrows Steakhouse
McCall, Idaho
Old-school steakhouse meets modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Payette Lake and Salmon River Mountain.
Illinois
Tre Dita
Chicago
Tre Dita’s swanky dining room gazes upon Lake Michigan and the Chicago River through dramatic 40-foot windows.
Indiana
The Fountain Room
Indianapolis
This stylish two-story spot brings Art Deco glamour with marble bartops, tufted leather chairs, and cascading chandeliers.
Iowa
Mulberry Street Tavern
Des Moines, Iowa
Rich wood paneling, a zinc bar, and stately leather chairs create a warm atmosphere in downtown Des Moines.
Kansas
The Weather Room
Topeka, Kan.
This modern steakhouse in Topeka evokes the state’s pastoral landscape with emerald green banquettes and golden-hued curtains.
Kentucky
Lost Palm
Lexington, Ky.
Lexington’s Lost Palm is an indoor-outdoor homage to 1960s South Florida with pink-and-green tropical decor.
Louisiana
Chemin à la Mer
New Orleans
Every element of this award-winning restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River evokes its name — “pathway to the sea.”
Maine
Earth at Hidden Pond
Kennebunkport, Maine
Nature is on display at this Kennebunkport restaurant, where rough-hewn chairs and statement log walls add to the cozy vibe.
Maryland
Ammoora
Baltimore
The opulent decor here celebrates Syria via ornate architecture with bold mosaics and dramatic archways.
Massachusetts
Wusong Road
Cambridge, Mass.
Maximalism reigns at this tiki restaurant, with thatched overhangs, 1970s-era peacock chairs, and tropical wallpaper.
Michigan
PAO
Detroit
Original details from the 1920s-era Detroit building combine with a new mezzanine and glass garage-style doors.
Minnesota
RH Rooftop Restaurant
Edina, Minn.
This ultra-glam indoor-outdoor space is a stunning showcase for RH’s luxury furnishings, with a soaring atrium and manicured grounds.
Mississippi
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House
Biloxi, Miss.
Historic details like heart-pine floors and a courtyard shaded by a mature oak tree show off the 18th-century setting.
Missouri
Grünauer
Kansas City, Mo.
Lofted ceilings modeled after beer barrels channel biergartens in the owner’s native Vienna at this Kansas City restaurant.
Montana
Everett’s 8,800
Big Sky, Mont.
Aprés-ski culture reigns at this upscale mountain restaurant with rustic-chic decor and spectacular views of Lone Peak.
Nebraska
Timbers at Lied Lodge
Nebraska City, Neb.
Get sweeping views of the surrounding Arbor Day Farm inside the rustic dining room with lofted ceilings and wooden beams.
Nevada
Summer House
Las Vegas
California beach style comes to the desert at this airy, live-fire restaurant with open-air skylights and tons of plants.
New Hampshire
Three Chimneys Inn
Durham, N.H.
Choose from three ultra-cozy rooms—hello, fireplaces—to enjoy this historic inn’s take on traditional New England fare.
New Jersey
Rat’s Restaurant
Hamilton, N.J.
This romantic cafe on the artistic grounds of the 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture museum is inspired by The Wind in the Willows.
New Mexico
SkyFire
Sante Fe, N.M.
Adobe-style walls, cowhide rugs, and Southwestern art accompany outdoor fireside dining with views of the Tesuque Valley.
New York
Verōnika
New York City
Housed inside the avant-garde Fotografiska photography museum, Verōnika’s Roman & Williams-designed interiors are a luxury escape.
North Carolina
Tamasha Modern Indian
Raleigh, N.C.
Moody interiors — gold archways, elaborate light fixtures, dramatic marble — meet flavorful modern Indian fare.
North Dakota
Rosewild
Fargo, N.D.
Elevated Midwestern comfort food is paired with an inviting mix of cozy banquettes and playful floral wallpaper.
Ohio
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Columbus, Ohio
More is more at the Columbus outpost of the glitzy national chain, via stained-glass domes, tufted velvet walls, and more.
Oklahoma
The Great Hall
Oklahoma City
This palatial lobby inside the landmark First National Center building in Oklahoma City reflects its opulent Art Deco origins.
Oregon
Black Butte Ranch, The Lodge Restaurant
Sisters, Ore.
This Hacker-designed space brings the outside in with earth tones and native woods, including a double-height stone fireplace.
Pennsylvania
SkyHigh
Philadelphia
A glass elevator ride to the 60th floor opens to waterfalls and 40-foot windows showing off stunning views of the city below.
Rhode Island
Cara
Newport, R.I.
A gorgeous former mansion in Newport Beach is the intimate setting for this fine-dining restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views.
South Carolina
Camellias
Charleston, S.C.
This Champagne lounge is a nod to the famed Russian Fabergé egg, seen via bold pink interiors and crystal chandeliers.
South Dakota
Snitches
Deadwood, S.D.
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort’s restaurant amps up the glam with dark blue walls, jewel-toned chairs, and luxe gold accents.
Tennessee
Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery
Jasper, Tenn.
Come for panoramic views on the large patio at this mountain top brewery with floor-to-ceiling windows to soak in the scenery.
Texas
Tillie’s
Dripping Springs, Texas
Enter a cavernous space housed in a 200-year-old Vietnamese town hall appointed with impressive, eclectic antiques.
Utah
Yuta
Wanship, Utah
Yuta’s neutral hues, elegant leather upholstery, and statement indoor bar made of 100-year-old oak show the beauty of minimalism.
Vermont
The Hermitage Inn
Dover, Vt.
This serene, historic inn has one upscale and one more laidback dining room, both featuring rustic decor befitting the state.
Virginia
Lemaire
Richmond, Va.
With stately marble columns, high ceilings, and hand-blown crystal chandeliers, this dining room is especially grand.
Washington
Deep Dive
Seattle
Curiosities displayed on built-in shelves and ceilings shaped like a ship’s hull set the scene at this speakeasy-style lounge.
West Virginia
Lightburn’s Restaurant
Roanoke, W. Va.
Beamed ceilings provide panoramic views of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, lake, and surrounding state park.
Wisconsin
I.d.
Delafield, Wis.
The showstopper here is the ceiling, painted with confetti-hued pop art that matches the dining room’s lively, playful energy.
Wyoming
Jenny Lake Lodge Dining Room
Moran, Wyo.
Open from June to October, this 1930s-era log cabin resort restaurant in Grand Teton National Park transports you back in time.
Aarti Virani and Tanay Warerkar contributed to this story.