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People typically frequent a bar or restaurant for two reasons: the menu items and the ambience. And if you’re entering a dining establishment for the first time, a unique vibe alone can be persuasive enough to make you want to sit down and order.
These bars and restaurants are a testament to the creativity of people when it comes to aesthetics. Through these photos, you will see how some places go above and beyond just to provide customers with an experience they likely won’t get elsewhere.
Enjoy scrolling through the list, and as always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
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#1
On The Wall In A Restaurant In Pembroke, Ontario. Hope It Inspires More Restaurants To Follow Suite
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#2
This Restaurant Shows The Wait Times For Each Dish
Everything came out way faster than stated.
In this day and age, good food and excellent service aren’t enough for a restaurant to stand out. According to a 2023 report, 89% of diners want an overall experience that includes a unique ambiance.
Similarly, 72% of restaurant-goers prefer experiential dining, which may include chef’s tables, themed events, and interactive culinary experiences.
#4
This Bar Has Over $10000 In Dollar Bills On The Ceiling
The place is called Turtle Rock Cafe in Napa.
I talked to the owner and he said the place has been open since the 1960’s and the dollar bill thing started in the 80’s a practical joke on the original owner (current owners dad). Him and his good friend got into an argument so his friend stapled his “tip” to the ceiling.
More and more people started doing the same and it became a tradition. Every 20 years, they take down all the bills and donate the funds to charity. The last time it happened the total was $20000!
#6
This Is A Restaurant In Door County, Wisconsin And Those Are Goats Eating Grass Off Of A Roof
Fortunately, the restaurant industry has been listening. The report adds that 64% of full-service restaurants have committed to investing in technology upgrades. 43% of them plan to incorporate digital menus, while 36% would provide contactless payment options.
#9
The Entrance To This Japanese Bar Is An Old Fridge Door. Bar Gyu+ A.k.a The Fridge. Niseko In Hokkaido
Experiential dining is a relatively new concept that, as the name suggests, offers diners a unique experience. It could be through the atmosphere, entertainment, and interactive elements, through cooking demos or tableside interactions with the chef.
It’s important to note that experiential dining isn’t limited to eating in restaurants. According to DoorDash, it also matters when ordering online, particularly in terms of the menu's aesthetics.
DoorDash notes that allowing customers to customize their orders is another key practice in experiential dining. That’s because 86% of Gen Z adults go through menu anxiety, where they are either unable to find something they like or they regret what they ordered.
Customizing orders primarily involves offering multiple options that include meat-free substitutions, as well as dishes without dairy or gluten.
#13
The Interior Of The Bacchanalia Restaurant In Mayfair, London
It's Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine.
#15
Our Local Coffee Shop Uses Frozen Coffee Cubes For Iced Coffee
They hand you the cup with coffee cubes and you pour your desired flavor of hot coffee from a handful of dispensers. I drink the coffee fast enough that there are still cubes of coffee that are still melting when I'm done with my initial coffee.
Ultimately, restaurants and bars must prioritize creating a memorable experience for their patrons. As hospitality industry expert Peter Dougherty states, it can be done through a balance between creativity and innovation.
“To leave a lasting impression on existing customers or attract new ones, restaurants must capitalize on those details that set them apart from the competition,” he wrote.
#18
I Passed By This Restaurant In Saigon And Had To Stop Just To Stare
It looked like it was straight out of a Ghibli movie. It's called Mặn Mòi, Tao Đàn.
#28
This Cafe In A Giant Tree On Top Of A Mountain In Chiang Mai, Thailand
The cafe is called "The Giant" and is in Mae On, maybe 1h45 by car east of Chiang Mai city, but still in the province.
#34
Piñata Nightmare Painting At My Local Mexican Restaurant
Azteca Mexican restaurant, Idaho Springs, CO.
#36
Dozens Of Earthenware Pots Sit Outside Of An Old Restaurant
Rows of clay jars outside a traditional village restaurant in South Korea. Each one has subtle differences in shape and color. They’ve likely been sitting here for years, quietly weathering with the seasons. And yet most were still in use.
They store a variety of fermented goods such as fermented bean paste and soy sauce.
#39
This Café Fill Their Windows With Oranges
They make fresh orange juice with them so the same oranges are never there for long.
#48
This Restaurant Decoration
It's in a Spanish city called Elda the restaurant is called El Campico.
#49
At This Bar I Go To, The Prices Of The Beers Change Every 15 Minutes Based On Supply And Demand Inside The Bar
The prices are listed on a "stock ticker" above the bar. Randomly throughout the night, there are "stock crashes" where all the beers drop to their lowest price.
#51
This Claw Machine At A Restaurant Kids Play Area Gives You Your Money Back If You Don't Receive An Item
Nope, Cavendish, Cape Town.
#54
This Bar In Toronto Uses This Set-Up To De-Mineralize Tap Water And Re-Mineralize It With Different Mineral Levels To Simulate Tap Water From Around The World
#55
Our Table At The Local Cafe Is Positioned Over A Medieval Well
It’s a really nice place in an old market town, and they even roast their own coffee and make their own chocolate. Only downside is if you’re trying to cut down on sweets, because their cake selection is fantastic.
#56
Local Coffee Shop Puts Your To-Go Order In A Jar. If You Bring The Jar Back, You Get $1 Off Your Next Order
#60
This Airplane-Themed Restaurant In China
It’s in the big mall in Taishan, I forgot the name but it takes up a whole corner in the second floor. They have a coupon program for repeat customers, too.
#61
The Murinal At My Local Pub
On the opposite wall there are 3 urinals with women staring in awe at the size of your private part. It's just a bit of a joke. But to each his own. There are plenty of other places to go have a drink.
#62
This Card In A Restaurant Bathroom So You Can Alert Somebody Subtly If You Clogged A Toilet
#67
This Chinese Restaurant Uses Real Peanuts To Prop Up Your Chopsticks
I'm in China and I really don't know how people with allergies survive here. I worked with a Canadian fellow years ago who was deathly allergic to sesame. He had to have his epipen with him every time he went out.
#69
A Seven Feet (2.13 M) Tall Statue Of Bumblebee In My Local Thai Restaurant
Salt Lake City at Krua Thai. The lady who owns it has a couple of young sons who are always running around... just not sure how they nabbed this statue!
#72
Swing Chairs Inside Of A Cafe In Singapore International Airport
The cafe is called Nectar!
#73
This Fancy McDonalds In Porto That Reportedly Replaced A Fancy Classic Restaurant And Kept The Interior Design
#76
Local Pub Has An Old Well Turned Into A Fish Tank
The Blue Boar in Temple Grafton, Warwickshire.
#78
The Restaurant I Work At Was A Bank Years Ago. You Can Eat In The Vault If You Make Reservations
#84
This Sink Without A Bowl I Found At A Restaurant
This was at the Mullets sports bar in Homer Glen, IL.
Great place, they have half off pizzas on Thursdays and there's usually nobody there at all. I got 3 medium pizzas, like 3 WHOLE pizzas, for $10.
#87
Yesterday I Payed For Coffee With Bitcoin In Iran
I'm visiting my home country and my family since last week, and yesterday I was having a coffee in a cafe with some friends. While checking out, I saw this sign above the counter that blew my mind. It said that you could pay with Bitcoin, XRP, Doge, TRX, Litcoin, Ethereum, BitcoinCash, Monero, or ETH classic!
I asked if anyone had paid with crypto before? And they said only one. I am not a fan of paying for daily needs with crypto just yet, and I thought El Salvador accepting BTC as a legal tender was too early, but I really needed to try this, so I paid for everyone with BTC, and it was nice.
With the current inflation in Iran, which is INSANE and is estimated to be around 50 to 150% most people are converting their savings to US dollars and now crypto. 1 USD equals to 280000 Iranian Rials today. I hope crypto saves most of us.
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Der Kommissar 6 months ago
Le Train Bleu, a restaurant inside the Gare De Lyon (train station), Paris. LeTrainBle...512be9.jpg 
Mreoww 6 months ago
Maybe not as spectacular as some of these restaurants, and is really common in India anyway, but not worldwide I think- plenty of Indian restaurants give you little finger bowls after eating. They’re bowls of warm water with a lemon slice in them, and really do work wonders for the smell of food on your fingers and clean them well. Besides, the warm water makes it very relaxing.
Der Kommissar 6 months ago
Le Train Bleu, a restaurant inside the Gare De Lyon (train station), Paris. LeTrainBle...512be9.jpg
Mreoww 6 months ago
Maybe not as spectacular as some of these restaurants, and is really common in India anyway, but not worldwide I think- plenty of Indian restaurants give you little finger bowls after eating. They’re bowls of warm water with a lemon slice in them, and really do work wonders for the smell of food on your fingers and clean them well. Besides, the warm water makes it very relaxing.
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