Restaurant Spotlight
See seven of our editors' favorite fine dining establishments and learn about the designers' visions.
When a patron enters a restaurant, they expect a fabulous ambiance to accompany the cuisine. From fine dining to quirky fast food, the Wayfair editors explored seven restaurant spaces that we would love to have the pleasure of dining in. Read on to get the details about each space and click through to get the full tour.
Design: Studio Grey
Marin Restaurant Bar
Studio Grey
Farm to table has gone upscale. The designer managed to create three venues in one space with a posh dining experience, sexy library lounge, and hip outdoor patio. In the library and dining areas, the warm color palette and leather pieces take a contemporary approach to a classic aesthetic.
Design: Studio Grey
Design: L. Weatherbee Design Studio
Adwah
L. Weatherbee Design Studio
Adwah, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, specializes in dum pukht-style Indian cuisine. The two story space houses a bar and dining room enveloped in rich colors that alludes to the cusine. A large scale glass chandelier in the double height entry accentuates the space, while textured accent walls create a cozy feeling for patrons.
Design: L. Weatherbee Design Studio
Design: BHDM Design
Hogshead Harlem
BHDM Design
This craft beer bar and eatery nestled in Harlem provides locals with a cool hideaway from the bustle of city life. Accents of hunter green and material selections like subway tile, reclaimed wood, and iron creates a chic space that beckons passerbys. The owner's love of industrial items and Irish heritage inspired BHDM Design.
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Design: BHDM Design
Design: BHDM Design
Omars La Ranita
BHDM Design
This private supper club in the heart of Greenwich Village exudes a comfortable elegance that welcomes guests. The space is designed to feel as though you're dining in the owner's home rather than an establishment. A streamlined palette of black, white, earthy green, and caramel tones are accented with art deco detailing and eclectic artwork.
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Design: BHDM Design
Design: Studio 11 Design
CHINO Restaurant
Studio 11 Design
Located in Dallas, Texas, CHINO offers up a unique fusion of Latin and Asian cuisines. The large mural (above), which the designer calls "Senorita Geisha," provides a larger-than-life focal point in the space. Bright colors, and artistic graffiti sets a casual tone for this cutting edge space.
Design: Studio 11 Design
Design: Studio 11 Design
Super Chix Restaurant
Studio 11 Design
This bold space is home to the newly built Super Chix in North Dallas. The branding and design, headed up by Studio 11 Design, brings a playful vibe to the self-proclaimed home of "The Last True Chicken Sandwich." The eclectic mural on the far wall of the restaurant boasts unique, hand-painted motifs and sayings that add to the already playful ambiance.
Design: Studio 11 Design
Design: Studio Frank
The Nickel
Studio Frank
The Nickel is located in the iconic Hotel Teatro in Denver's Theatre District. Both the design and menu boast local Colorado goods which play well with the historic building. Originally built in 1911 to serve as Denver's Tramway Building, the space still has some original detailing, like an antique vault. The designer took inspiration from these elements to create a sophisticated dining experience with an updated twist.
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Design: Studio Frank
