After a long week, dining at a nice restaurant can be a great way to unwind. Important factors such as ambience, food and drink offerings and of course excellent service all contribute to the enjoyment of the experience.

Sometimes the food is excellent but the service leaves something to be desired and vice versa. Every now and then you hit the jackpot and get all three things, which makes for an unforgettable experience and the restaurants on Lovefood’s list are sure to be some of the ones you’ll want to put on your bucket list.

Lovefood’s list of the “Most Beautiful Restaurants in America” ​​highlights just that – the most eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing restaurants across the country. Sometimes judging a book, or in this case a restaurant, by its cover is actually a good thing.

Your ranking is based on “real user reviews, awards and accolades, and the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is inevitably subjective.”

The most beautiful restaurant in America

The restaurant that took first place is The Marine Room in La Jolla, California.

“At high tide, the water comes so close to the Marine Room’s huge picture windows that it feels like you’re dining on a boat. We’re talking a yacht or a glamorous cruise ship rather than a dinghy, because this is one of the most elegant dining rooms around. The seafood-focused menu perfectly complements the view, which is gorgeous any time of day. There’s also a lounge area where you can order cocktails and small plates.“

The most beautiful restaurant in Texas

If you don’t plan on traveling to California anytime soon but still want to dine at one of the country’s finest restaurants, consider: Gemma in Dallas, Texas. The owners brought a touch of California to the Lone Star State.

While they say you should never judge a book by its cover, when it comes to the Lis,

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Gemma is ranked 13th out of 29 according to Lovefood “Chic and fun, elegant and sophisticated, warm and inviting, Gemma would feel right at home on the California coast, with an airy palette of whites and sea blues, jazzed up with wood accents and steel fittings. The owners moved here from California’s Napa Valley, bringing a touch of the Golden State to the sleek, cosmopolitan center of Dallas. The menu is equally fresh and zippy, with dishes like spicy salmon tartare and rabbit pappardelle, served with an impressive wine list..”

The perfect spot for a date night, this neighborhood bistro offers a unique menu of food that pairs well with its hand-picked wine list.