Lifestyle Food The 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America From romantic beachside bungalows to stunning city skyscrapers, these are the most beautiful restaurants in every state By Laura Scholz and Stefanie Tuder Published on May 1, 2024 12:00PM EDT Close Photo: Lost Palm 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. 01 of 50 Alabama Daniel George Restaurant. Daniel George Birmingham/Instagram 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. 02 of 50 Alaska Hotel Captain Cook/Facebook 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. 03 of 50 Arizona Hermosa Inn/Instagram 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. 04 of 50 Arkansas The Preacher's Son/Instagram 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. 05 of 50 California Auberge du Soleil/Instagram 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. 06 of 50 Colorado Allred's Restaurant/Instagram Allred’s Telluride, Colo. Accessible via gondola, this rustic mountain top American restaurant reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings. 07 of 50 Connecticut Siena Ristorante 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. 08 of 50 Delaware Victoria's Restaurant. Victoria's Restaurant/Facebook 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. 09 of 50 Florida Mila Miami Beach/Instagram Mila Miami Warm reclaimed woods, striking sculptures, and greenery galore make this indoor-outdoor stunner a Miami destination. 10 of 50 Georgia The Garden Room/Instagram The Garden Room Atlanta A lush, colorful garden adorned with delicate tile mosaics and pink-and-green dining room transport you straight to Europe. 11 of 50 Hawaii Canoe House CanoeHouse Kamuela, Hawaii This idyllic oceanfront restaurant screams “Hawaii” with wood-beamed ceilings, earth-toned fabrics, and lush grounds. 12 of 50 Idaho The Narrows Steakhouse The Narrows Steakhouse McCall, Idaho Old-school steakhouse meets modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows framing Payette Lake and Salmon River Mountain. 13 of 50 Illinois Tre Dita Tre Dita Chicago Tre Dita’s swanky dining room gazes upon Lake Michigan and the Chicago River through dramatic 40-foot windows. 14 of 50 Indiana The Fountain Room The Fountain Room Indianapolis This stylish two-story spot brings Art Deco glamour with marble bartops, tufted leather chairs, and cascading chandeliers. 15 of 50 Iowa Mulberry Street Tavern Mulberry Street Tavern Des Moines, Iowa Rich wood paneling, a zinc bar, and stately leather chairs create a warm atmosphere in downtown Des Moines. 16 of 50 Kansas The Weather Room The Weather Room Topeka, Kan. This modern steakhouse in Topeka evokes the state’s pastoral landscape with emerald green banquettes and golden-hued curtains. 17 of 50 Kentucky Lost Palm Lost Palm Lexington, Ky. Lexington’s Lost Palm is an indoor-outdoor homage to 1960s South Florida with pink-and-green tropical decor. 18 of 50 Louisiana Chemin a la Mer Chemin à la Mer New Orleans Every element of this award-winning restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River evokes its name — “pathway to the sea.” 19 of 50 Maine Earth at Hidden Pond 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. 20 of 50 Maryland Ammoora/Instagram Ammoora Baltimore The opulent decor here celebrates Syria via ornate architecture with bold mosaics and dramatic archways. 21 of 50 Massachusetts Wusong Road Wusong Road Cambridge, Mass. Maximalism reigns at this tiki restaurant, with thatched overhangs, 1970s-era peacock chairs, and tropical wallpaper. 22 of 50 Michigan Pao PAO Detroit Original details from the 1920s-era Detroit building combine with a new mezzanine and glass garage-style doors. 23 of 50 Minnesota RH Rooftop Minneapolis 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. 24 of 50 Mississippi Mary Mahoney's/Facebook 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. 25 of 50 Missouri Grünauer Grünauer Kansas City, Mo. Lofted ceilings modeled after beer barrels channel biergartens in the owner’s native Vienna at this Kansas City restaurant. 26 of 50 Montana Big Sky Resort 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. 27 of 50 Nebraska Timbers at Lied Lodge 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. 28 of 50 Nevada Summer House Vegas/Instagram 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. 29 of 50 New Hampshire Three Chimneys Inn 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. 30 of 50 New Jersey Rats 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. 31 of 50 New Mexico Bishop's Lodge Auberge/Instagram SkyFire Sante Fe, N.M. Adobe-style walls, cowhide rugs, and Southwestern art accompany outdoor fireside dining with views of the Tesuque Valley. 32 of 50 New York Fotografiska New York Verōnika New York City Housed inside the avant-garde Fotografiska photography museum, Verōnika's Roman & Williams-designed interiors are a luxury escape. RELATED: PEOPLE Is Teaming Up with Fotografiska for Its 50th Anniversary: Here's How You Can Join the Celebration 33 of 50 North Carolina Tamasha Modern Indian/Instagram Tamasha Modern Indian Raleigh, N.C. Moody interiors — gold archways, elaborate light fixtures, dramatic marble — meet flavorful modern Indian fare. 34 of 50 North Dakota Rosewild Rosewild Fargo, N.D. Elevated Midwestern comfort food is paired with an inviting mix of cozy banquettes and playful floral wallpaper. 35 of 50 Ohio Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse 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. 36 of 50 Oklahoma The Great Hall The Great Hall Oklahoma City This palatial lobby inside the landmark First National Center building in Oklahoma City reflects its opulent Art Deco origins. 37 of 50 Oregon Black Butte Ranch 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. 38 of 50 Pennsylvania The Four Seasons 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. 39 of 50 Rhode Island Cara Cara Newport, R.I. A gorgeous former mansion in Newport Beach is the intimate setting for this fine-dining restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views. 40 of 50 South Carolina Camellias/Instagram Camellias Charleston, S.C. This Champagne lounge is a nod to the famed Russian Fabergé egg, seen via bold pink interiors and crystal chandeliers. 41 of 50 South Dakota Snitches/Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort 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. 42 of 50 Tennessee Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery 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. 43 of 50 Texas Tillie's/Instagram Tillie’s Dripping Springs, Texas Enter a cavernous space housed in a 200-year-old Vietnamese town hall appointed with impressive, eclectic antiques. 44 of 50 Utah Blue Sky Auberge/Instagram 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. 45 of 50 Vermont The Hermitage Inn 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. 46 of 50 Virginia Lemaire Lemaire Richmond, Va. With stately marble columns, high ceilings, and hand-blown crystal chandeliers, this dining room is especially grand. 47 of 50 Washington Deep Dive/Instagram 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. 48 of 50 West Virginia Lightburns/Stonewall Resort Lightburn's Restaurant Roanoke, W. Va. Beamed ceilings provide panoramic views of the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, lake, and surrounding state park. 49 of 50 Wisconsin I.d.Delafield/Instagram 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. 50 of 50 Wyoming Jenny Lake Lodge. Grand Teton Lodge Company/Facebook 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.