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The word restaurant comes from the Latin, “restaurer“: meaning, to restore. In all languages, there is some similar version, ristorante (Italian) restaurante (Spanish) restoran (Turkish). The need to ‘feel restored’ is universal. Today, restaurants do that, and more, through their architecture and design: Restaurant design can inspire, transport, create drama, fantasy, theater, and give its guests a much-needed escape into a distinctive environment while enjoying a culinary adventure.

M House restaurant transports the diner through a casual experience where urban meets tropical design, bringing the outdoors in. The colors of nature too play a role in the design.

Barrel House Tavern occupies 5,000 square feet in San Francisco. With 140 seats, the restaurant features an enormous Carrera marble bar, a cozy lounge, wood fired pizza oven, and waterfront seating with breathtaking views of the Bay and San Francisco beyond. The building itself has a rich history: Built in the 1900’s, the space was once the original ferry terminal that shuttled passengers from Sausalito to San Francisco before the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Napa, Ca. restaurant expansive marble bar, eating counter

In downtown Napa, Ca. Chef Ken Frank’s Michelin Star La Toque restaurant, is at the new Verasa Westin Hotel. At the entry, a 20-foot slab of Carrera marble creates an elegant, minimal barrier between the guest and the kitchen. Directly behind the host table, an eight-bottle wall display presents the wines that will be used in the day’s wine pairings.

At the Andaz Mayakoba Resort, Riviera Maya the award winning– for its design– Casa Amate is made with local stone, combined with stained wood, plaster, tile, and concrete. The colors are more subdued and classic than the vibrant colors of the other restaurants on location. This is a precious nighttime destination for dinner and lounging with a sense of history, while remaining contemporary.

restaurant Los Angeles, cool design bistro

In an Los Angeles, a black painted open shelf display at restaurant Comme Ça, where award-winning chef David Myers presents traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. Bistro tables and chairs sit adjacent to the eclectic objects that make the restaurant feel warm and inviting.

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M house restaurant in Miami has details of exposed loft- like ceilings and columns clad in subway tile, with contrasting materials of bamboo, raffia, rattan, leather and blackened steel.

Hog Island’s history and geographical setting is referenced throughout and fabrication and artwork is by local artists and craftsmen. Recycled materials were used whenever possible and include East coast sinker cypress, oyster shells in the oyster bar top, and wood from the Coney Island boardwalk used to build seating.

The centerpiece oyster bar sports a concrete and oyster shell top by Bohemian Stoneworks in Sebastopol and a base of handmade blue tiles by Blue Slide Art Tile in Point Reyes Station. All of the project’s metal fabrication is by Eclipse Design in Petaluma.

Shanghai Mandarin Oriental restaurant design screens, fabric

At the Mandarin Oriental, in Shanghai, China, custom stitched and printed sheers hang from the ceiling to create semi-private dining. Pale fabrics and colors are used to reflect light in the basement level Young Yi Ting restaurant.

Covina is a warm, welcoming haven in the heart of the Park South Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood. The concept was designed, with this location in mind, to create a refuge for hotel guest as well as local Manhattan residents. Every detail of Covina was chosen deliberately to fashion a lush, inviting series of alcoves with a relaxing vibe. Moving through the restaurant from the entry to the dining room, the space is enhanced by natural wood, warm lighting and Mediterranean colors that draw you out of the City streets and into this destination.

Guggenheim Museum restaurant NYC Frank Lloyd Wright's original curves updated

In New York, the Wright Restaurant, in the Guggenheim museum, there are dynamic spatial effects. The sculptural forms create a flared ceiling. The undulating walls become comfortable seating. And the arched bar and communal table animate the space.

Asian motifs deep color Japanese restaurant

In Los Angeles, the lounge of a sushi restaurant, the colors were inspired by the cherry blossoms of Kyoto.

The Hampton's restaurant local rustic wood beams brick exposed wood

In The Hampton’s, where upscale restaurants rule, Townline BBQ, in Sagaponack, NY is a welcome change in attitude and aesthetics. It’s really a small roadhouse BBQ spot with a warm, casual design, relating to such joints found in the south. The small bar is separate from the dining area, with its own tables and a fireplace. Exposed bare Edison lamps and galvanized fixtures illuminate the space.

In New York City, this 800 square-foot lounge and private dining area is located within the larger, thriving PRINT restaurant at the Kimpton Ink48 hotel. The design of Print restaurant provided an attractive starting point for the design of the ancillary lounge area while the separation from the restaurant provided for an opportunity to create a different world – a world that is unique from the restaurant but feels related. The interior design takes cues from the restaurant’s material palette including copper accents and rich walnut wood tones, but introduces a rich, luxurious royal blue. The intentionally restrained color palette creates a strong and sudden impact upon entry. A high level of luxury was achieved through the use of rich materials with natural depth and interesting textures.

Las Vegas star chef Rick Moonen RM Seafood, sleek marble,

RM Seafood has been designed to set a new standard for international seafood dining. The restaurant comprises 16,000 square feet spread over two floors. The main floor contains the larger-scale, casual RBAR & Cafe. Multiple columns clad in modern white tiles divide up the space into discrete areas for drinking and dining. This is played off of marble, mahogany, chrome, and leather.

curves evocative lighting and elegant seating Nice, France restaurant

The restaurant of the Exedra Hotel in Nice, France, uses colors that are golden, like the sun of the region. There are teak wood floors and concealed lights of warm hues and boiserie. The focal point of the room is the overscaled dramatic stone fireplace.

BLT Steak restaurant long two-toned upholstered booths, modern restaurant

BLT Steak is located within a W Hotel and Residence, in downtown Atlanta. The restaurant, which is located adjacent to the hotel’s lobby, has the atmosphere of a New York, Midtown Manhattan restaurant. It’s large, yet intimate, with a slick décor, and features materials such as American black walnut, Calcutta stone, leather and mirrors.

Sydney, Australia Chinese restaurant white on white red accents

With a coffered ceiling made of 25 grid-aligned paper lanterns, China Beach, in Sydney, Australia, is a beachside restaurant with an interior that fuses ‘white on white’ timber-lined walls. A series of whitewashed vintage Chinese screens allows views to the kitchen; vintage furniture mixes with classic white French café chairs and molded plastic versions.

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