2024 Best 10 Restaurants with a View in the U.S.A.

The River Cafe, one of GAYOT's Best Restaurant Views in America

Most Scenic Restaurants in America

When you want a feast for the eyes as well as your stomach, the restaurants on our list deliver. Find out which restaurants across America have the best views, from gorgeous beaches to sparkling city skylines.

> For even more beautiful vistas, check out GAYOT's round-ups of the best restaurants with a view in cities across the U.S. and beyond.

 
Area 31
14/20

The name of Kimpton EPIC Hotel's Area 31 does not refer to the floor this spot occupies (it's on 16). Instead, the name is a reference to Fishing Area 31, from which many of the restaurant's sustainable species of fish and shellfish hail. Sit on the outdoor terrace by the glass railing with the skyscraper-to-bay views. See More

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Brix
14/20

With a back patio offering undisturbed vistas, and acres of kitchen gardens and estate grapevines ripe for post-meal strolls and photo ops, it's hard to beat the views at Brix in Napa. See More

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Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion
18/20

Between the cuisine of chef Christopher Gross and the setting, Christopher’s at the Wrigley Mansion is a true culinary ecstasy. Read more, see photo galleries and videos.

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Eiffel Tower
15/20

This fine-dining perch in Paris's Eiffel Tower has an unobstructed view of the Las Vegas Strip, including Bellagio's dancing fountains across the street. See More

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La Boucherie
15/20

Located on the 71st floor, La Boucherie at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown offers magnificent 180-degree sprawling views of the City of Angels, from behind downtown stretching to the Pacific Ocean. See GAYOT's exclusive photo gallery and video.

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The Marine Room
15/20

You'd be hard-pressed to find dining closer to the sea than at The Marine Room, where the waves of the Pacific Ocean have been licking the windows since the La Jolla restaurant opened in 1941. Elevating the experience even further is the creative cuisine of chef Mike Minor. See GAYOT's exclusive photo gallery and video.

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The River Cafe
15/20

Views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge are the main attraction at this legendary Brooklyn establishment. See More

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SER Steak + Spirits
14/20

Striking views of Dallas and tasty beef await at this modern steakhouse at the Hilton Anatole. See More

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Signature Room at the 95th
13/20

You won't find better dining with a view in Chicago than the Signature Room at the 95th. Panoramic scenes make it popular with the tourist and special occasion sets so expect the phones to be out and snapping sunsets and selfies. See More

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'ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge
14/20

Perched right on the beach, 'ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai affords fantastic ocean views on the Big Island of Hawaii. See More

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