Fine dining has reached new levels in today’s food world, no longer restricting us to the traditional and old-fashioned restaurants. Since the rise of new technologies and innovative thinking of architects and restaurateurs, we are presented with a variety of options when choosing where to eat, from futuristically decorated and fully automated restaurants to bathroom inspired dining halls. But the following restaurants are sure to create waves never before seen in the world of fine dining.
What separates man from beasts is his ability to think, and the brains behind these two restaurants pulled no stops in creating a unique kind of dining experience for food-lovers out there. You may have a hard time spotting the restaurants if you keep looking in front of you because they are not there but underwater!
Red Sea Star Underwater Restaurant
As the name suggests, this restaurant is situated five meters under the Red Sea. It was built in 1996, with the materials imported from Israel. With its thick transparent windows, diners can enjoy a variety of cuisines while watching a different sea creatures swim and dart around. Fantastic beds of corals can be observed as well, giving more life and aesthetic to the restaurant’s view.
The interior of the restaurant is inspired by its exterior surrounding. The dining hall is themed to look like an extension of the outside. For example, the sand flooring covered by clear epoxy, the jellyfish stools and chairs with cushions of starfishes and other marine life give the restaurant an authentic under water feel. The lighting of the restaurant is extraordinarily beautiful. The lighting fixtures look like those glowing jellyfishes hanged upside down. It makes use of soft light that complements the whole underwater atmosphere of the place. It is very spacious and can seat up to a little more than a hundred, unlike other underwater restaurants.
Although some may find the food to be of average taste, diners will surely enjoy this wonderful experience of dining underwater.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant
The Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is a world-class dining hall located at Maldives Rangali Island. It is submerged 16 feet below the surface of the Indian Ocean. Because it is made entirely of glass, diners can enjoy the fantastic 180 degrees view of the water world while feasting on their favorite cuisines. Diners will find excitement, as they are surrounded by exotic marine life while dining. The lively blue colors of the ocean gives diners a relaxed and comfortable feeling and the whole restaurant that peaceful and serene atmosphere.
The food in Ithaa Undersea restaurant is more than satisfying. The chefs come up with varying courses that will surely leave a lasting impression on the diners’ palates. For wine-lovers, a wine cellar six feet under the sea’s surface is also available, holding a variety of wines from all around the world to cater to anyone’s taste.