a restaurant with tables and chairs overlooking the ocean

Just get a table by the window…

Whether it’s a thrilling- lit up city skyline, rugged mountains or just miles of natural beauty, some restaurants have an unfair advantage. Perhaps that’s why they add $10 to every dish. If you’re seeking a meal where the food must intensely battle to not be overlooked by the surroundings, you’re going to love one of these amazing restaurants – in even more incredible places. Just be sure to bring an extra $10 (or more) to secure a window seat…

a table with food on it overlooking a valleyandBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Tanzania

Set on the edge of a volcanic crater (don’t worry it’s inactive), the dinner views from this luxury safari lodge will blow your mind. The picture says it all!

a table with a view of a cityAsiate, New York, USA

Located on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, this stunning view of Central Park meeting towering concrete is a view like no other city has to offer.

a table and chairs on a deck with mountains in the backgroundLe Panoramic, Chamonix, France

After a morning on the slopes, hop on the cable car to have a relaxing lunch over looking the gorgeous views of Mont-Blanc.

a person standing in front of a large table and chairsPetra Restaurant – Canaves Oia Santorini, Greece

The scenic village of Oia is the place to go – and with these gorgeous views, excellent food, privacy and romance, Petra Restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind experience that you will never forget.

a colorful buildings on a cliff by the water with Cinque Terre in the background

Nessun Dorma, Manarola, Italy

Sit on the cliff edge enjoying casual bites to eat whilst watching out over the beautiful colours and views that Manarola is famous for.

a restaurant with a fireplace and tablesEagle’s Eye Restaurant, British Columbia, Canada

7,700 feet above sea level, the views are well worth the gondola trip up to this restaurant. Enjoy your meal with a lovely glass of BC wine and company that won’t mind you staring out the window all the time.

a table with a white tablecloth and glasses on itLe Jules Verne, Paris, France

A restaurant in the Eiffel Tower is pretty cool. The bad news – you don’t have the Eiffel Tower in your view. The good news – you still have an amazing view of the rest of Paris with excellent food, and you’re IN the Eiffel Tower.

a restaurant on a beachThe Grotto, Krabi, Thailand

Set inside a cliff and on the edge of an exquisite beach, this unforgettable restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail with dinner whilst watching the sun set.

a building with a glass roof above water and mountainsStratosfare Restaurant, Queenstown, New Zealand

Turns out just about any restaurant you need a gondola to reach is going to have a spectacular view – and this is no exception. Good food and a special glimpse of one of the most wonderful places on the planet.

a table set up with red lanterns and a city viewHutong, London, UK

With some stiff competition, even from within the same building, this restaurant offers glorious panoramic views of London’s skyline that you won’t be able to resist snapping pictures of.

a table set for a dinner with a view of the city and waterAltitude Restaurant, Sydney, Australia

Did we mention these amazing views likely come with high price tags.. well they do but who cares when they look like this?! Make sure to get the window seat.

a restaurant with a view of the oceanDasheene Restaurant, St Lucia, Caribbean

Everyone wants to eat here.. and we can see why. Knock out food and views that are hard to find anywhere in the world.

What are some of your favourite restaurant views?

Gilbert Ott is an ever curious traveler and one of the world's leading travel experts. His adventures take him all over the globe, often spanning over 200,000 miles a year and his travel exploits are regularly...

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