If you ask me, the really important thing is location. Any restaurant can have excellent food and service, but not all can provide amazing, breathtaking scenery. A good setting can change the entire dynamic of a restaurant for the better. And the views at the below restaurants are second to none.
1. Altitude at Shangri-La, Sydney, Australia
A first class dining experience awaits from the dizzy heights of the Shangri-La's 36th floor at Altitude. Overlooking Sydney's most iconic attractions such as the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Sydney Harbour, Altitude is the perfect place for a special occasion. Apart from the picture-perfect views, the restaurant is equally noted for its sophisticated Modern Australian cuisine and well-rounded wine list.
2. Hotel Edelweiss, Mürren, Switzerland
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The newly renovated, cosy 3-star superior Hotel Edelweiss is located right in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. From your bed, you can admire the Big Three of the Swiss Alps - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The hotel is situated in the centre of the town of Mürren and enjoys an excellent location for walks or hikes in summer and skiing in winter (very close to the ski lifts). The hotel has 24 cosy rooms equipped with the listed facilities. Most rooms feature a balcony with view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
3. El Farallón, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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Tucked into the cliffs of The Resort at Pedregal and stocked daily with bounty from local fishermen, El Farallon is the most sought after dinner location in Los Cabos. Meaning “a rock that comes out of the ocean”, El Farallon has become a hallmark of exquisite dining at our luxury resort. Situated overlooking The Pacific Ocean, where Chef Yvan Mucharraz sets only the best selection of local catch on mounds of shaved ice. Our fish experts will guide your selection with an old-fashioned scale that weights each choice.
Carved out of the rock appears The Champagne Terrace with a selection of over 15 different champagnes ranging from Blanc de Blancs to Rose to Vintage Champagnes. All you and your guests need to do is decide how many and what measure of each one you want. Eduardo Contreras, our Wine Director, and his team will be able to guide you through the process as well as help you learn about the champagne with a selection of imported cheeses and artisan salts.
4. Tosca at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, China
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Relive the passion and enchantment of one the world’s most beloved operas through the inspired cuisine of Tosca. High ceilings, stately fountains and majestic chandeliers lend a Romanesque feeling to this stylish dining destination, open for lunch and dinner. The innovative Italian menu features improved favorites and thrilling interpretations of the region’s notable cuisine, and an open kitchen allows guests an even more theatrical dining experience.
5. The Rock, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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It takes just one look understand that no pencil nor brush could draw such beauty – only Mother Nature could have reach such heights. We simply added the love for cooking, courtesy, our professional skills and the joy to share all of this splendour with you.Rock Restaurant rises on a rock not distant from the shore of the beautiful Michanwi Pingwe beach. Eating at Rock Restaurant is an experience you can’t miss: colours, relish and sensations blend together in unique magic.