The Most Iconic Hotel Restaurant In Every State
Hotel restaurants are no longer just a place to grab a quick bite. They’ve become the heart of unforgettable travel experiences.
Across the U.S. these culinary gems serve up more than meals. They deliver local flavor, world-class hospitality, and a serious wow factor.
Century-old legends, sky-high hotspots, glamorous hideaways and historic haunts make up this list of 50 iconic hotel restaurants. In every state, the setting is stunning, the food unforgettable and every dinner feels like a destination.
1. Chez Fonfon At Bottega, Birmingham (Alabama)
Hidden within Birmingham’s historic Highlands neighborhood, Chez Fonfon marries Southern hospitality with French bistro charm. The warm, intimate space features authentic tile floors, antique mirrors, and a cozy bar that feels transported directly from Paris.
James Beard Award-winning Chef Frank Stitt crafts a menu where Gulf seafood meets French technique.
2. Seven Glaciers At Alyeska Resort (Alaska)
Perched 2,300 feet above sea level at Alyeska Resort, this mountainside marvel offers breathtaking panoramas of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm. Getting there requires an exhilarating aerial tram ride worth every second.
Wild-caught Alaskan seafood and locally-foraged ingredients dominate the menu, while floor-to-ceiling windows showcase nature’s dinner show – sometimes including the Northern Lights!
3. Different Pointe Of View At Pointe Hilton (Arizona)
Hanging dramatically on North Mountain, this Phoenix gem delivers jaw-dropping valley vistas from 1,800 feet up. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the desert landscape like living paintings. Southwest-influenced Mediterranean cuisine arrives artfully plated, with prickly pear reductions and smoky chipotle accents. Sunset dinner reservations transform ordinary meals into technicolor spectacles that outshine any Arizona postcard.
4. One Eleven At The Capital Hotel (Arkansas)
Little Rock’s culinary crown jewel shines inside the historic Capital Hotel, where Southern hospitality meets sophisticated dining.
The bright, airy space features enormous windows overlooking downtown. Chef Joel Antunes weaves Arkansas ingredients into French-influenced Southern creations. Regulars rave about the duck breast with Muscadine sauce and grits so creamy they’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about cornmeal.
5. Addison At Fairmont Grand Del Mar (California)
San Diego’s only Five-Star and Five-Diamond restaurant dazzles with Mediterranean-inspired opulence. Arched doorways, coffered ceilings, and gilded details create a setting worthy of royalty.
Chef William Bradley’s contemporary French cuisine showcases California’s finest ingredients through meticulously crafted tasting menus. Wine pairings from their 37,000-bottle collection turn dinner into an event that makes Hollywood premieres seem casual by comparison.
6. Frasca Food And Wine At The St Julien (Colorado)
Boulder’s culinary masterpiece celebrates the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy with rustic sophistication. The warm, wood-accented dining room opens to mountain views that remind you exactly where you are. Their handmade pasta makes store-bought versions seem like sad imposters.
Sommelier Bobby Stuckey’s wine program has won more awards than Colorado has fourteeners, making even wine novices feel like connoisseurs.
7. Thomas Henkelmann At Homestead Inn (Connecticut)
Greenwich’s crown jewel of fine dining occupies a charming 1799 mansion where old-world European elegance meets New England charm. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over antique-filled rooms that whisper of bygone eras.
German-born Chef Thomas Henkelmann creates contemporary French cuisine with seasonal New England ingredients. His signature Dover sole meunière would make Julia Child herself stand up and applaud.
8. Green Room At Hotel du Pont (Delaware)
Wilmington’s grande dame of dining has served impeccable French cuisine since 1913. Gold chandeliers illuminate oak-paneled walls, while plush draperies and ornate plasterwork transport diners to a more gracious era.
Famous for tableside service and lavish Sunday brunches, the Green Room maintains traditions nearly extinct elsewhere. Their signature almond macaroons recipe hasn’t changed in over a century – because perfection needs no improvement.
9. Lido Restaurant At The Surf Club (Florida)
Miami Beach’s revival of glamour occupies the historic Surf Club, where Winston Churchill once painted and Frank Sinatra held court. Legendary chef Thomas Keller brings his culinary magic to this oceanfront paradise.
Continental cuisine gets the Keller treatment with impeccable technique and Florida’s freshest ingredients. The lobster thermidor might cost a small fortune, but one bite explains why celebrities willingly empty their wallets here.
10. Nikolai’s Roof At Hilton Atlanta (Georgia)
Perched atop the Hilton Atlanta, this sky-high dining destination offers spectacular city skyline views through wraparound windows.
The sleek, contemporary space glows with amber lighting that makes everyone look like they’ve just returned from vacation. Russian-influenced contemporary American cuisine has earned AAA Four-Diamond status for over 30 years. Their vodka collection rivals Moscow’s finest, with house-infused flavors that transform ordinary martinis into extraordinary experiences.
11. La Mer At Halekulani (Hawaii)
Waikiki’s most romantic restaurant offers unobstructed views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean from an open-air dining room.
Tropical breezes carry the scent of plumeria as waves provide nature’s soundtrack. French-inspired Hawaiian cuisine showcases island ingredients through sophisticated techniques. Their chocolate soufflé with Hawaiian vanilla bean crème anglaise has prevented countless divorces by ending arguments with shared dessert bliss.
12. Chandlers At Hotel 43 (Idaho)
Boise’s premier steakhouse elevates Idaho dining with sophisticated urban flair. The blue-lit martini bar glows like a sapphire against the warm woods and leather of the dining room.
Prime steaks share menu space with fresh seafood flown in daily – a miracle in landlocked Idaho. Their signature “10-minute martini” requires patience but delivers a silky-smooth cocktail that explains why locals pack the place even on weeknights.
13. Frontera At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago (Illinois)
Chef Rick Bayless transforms The Ritz-Carlton into a Mexican culinary paradise with his award-winning restaurant Frontera. The space balances luxury hotel elegance with vibrant, authentic Mexican touches that transport diners south of the border.
Signature dishes feature locally-sourced ingredients prepared with traditional Mexican techniques – like the famous Oaxacan black mole that simmers for days.
14. The Oakroom At Seelbach Hilton (Indiana)
Louisville’s historic gem gained literary immortality as a setting in “The Great Gatsby.” The oak-paneled dining room with hand-carved details whispers of Prohibition-era secrets and bourbon-fueled dealmaking. Kentucky-inspired cuisine showcases local ingredients with Southern flair.
Their bourbon collection would make F. Scott Fitzgerald himself abandon gin for Kentucky’s finest spirit.
15. Montage At Hotel Julien Dubuque (Iowa)
Dubuque’s riverside gem occupies a meticulously restored 1839 building where Al Capone reportedly hid during Prohibition.
Exposed brick walls and original beams create a warm atmosphere that honors the hotel’s storied past. Locally-sourced Midwestern cuisine gets contemporary treatment without pretension. Their Iowa pork chop – thick as a novel and twice as satisfying – showcases why the state’s agricultural reputation extends far beyond corn.
16. Siena Restaurant At The Eldridge Hotel (Kansas)
Lawrence’s historic hotel houses this Tuscan-inspired treasure where Kansas heartland meets Italian countryside. Warm terracotta colors and rustic wooden tables create a Mediterranean atmosphere in America’s heartland.
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas transport diners to Italy without the jetlag. Their Kansas beef carpaccio with local microgreens proves that flyover country can deliver coastal-quality cuisine.
17. Lockbox At 21c Museum Hotel (Kentucky)
Lexington’s contemporary showstopper occupies a former bank building where the dining room sits inside the original vault. Museum-quality art surrounds diners, changing regularly to keep the experience fresh. Kentucky ingredients get chef-driven treatment that respects tradition while embracing innovation.
Their buttermilk fried chicken proves that Southern classics can shine in upscale settings without losing their soul-satisfying appeal.
18. Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 (Louisiana)
New Orleans’ warehouse district hotspot blends Caribbean influences with Louisiana traditions inside a converted 19th-century warehouse.
Exposed brick and industrial elements create a chic backdrop for culinary magic. Chef Nina Compton’s “Top Chef” fame brought crowds, but her curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi keeps them coming back. Cocktails incorporate Caribbean ingredients that would make pirates abandon their rum for more sophisticated libations.
19. Solo Italiano At The Press Hotel (Maine)
This genuine Northern Italian gem is located in a boutique hotel with a newspaper theme in Portland. With its views of the sea, the light-filled room makes diners feel as though they are in Maine rather than Milan.
Before bringing his skills to the coast of Maine, chef Paolo Laboa won international titles for his homemade pasta. His famous pesto, which is prepared with a mortar and pestle, has so much basil flavor that it ought to be prescribed.
20. Magdalena At The Ivy Hotel (Maryland)
Baltimore’s culinary jewel occupies a converted mansion where five distinct dining spaces offer different atmospheres within one restaurant. The wine cellar room feels especially intimate, with stone walls and vintage bottles creating a European ambiance. Seasonal Mid-Atlantic cuisine gets a global twist from Chef Mark Levy.
Their crab cakes contain so little filler they seem to defy the laws of physics, earning respect even from Maryland’s pickiest seafood purists.
21. Menton At The Battery Wharf Hotel (Massachusetts)
Boston’s harbor-front fine dining destination represents Chef Barbara Lynch’s culinary pinnacle. The serene, minimalist space lets the artfully plated food take center stage without distraction.
French and Italian influences merge in tasting menus that showcase New England’s finest ingredients. Their butter soup with lobster might be Boston’s most luxurious liquid since the tea party incident.
22. Iridescence At MotorCity Casino Hotel (Michigan)
Through floor-to-ceiling windows, Detroit’s glistening 16th-floor aerie provides breathtaking city vistas. With glass and crystal elements that mirror the sparkling metropolis outside, the modern room gleams.
Michigan’s agricultural abundance is reflected in contemporary American cuisine with international influences. The Great Lakes State can compete with any coastal culinary destination, as seen by their wagyu beef with Michigan morel mushrooms.
23. Spoon And Stable At Hewing Hotel (Minnesota)
Minneapolis’ North Loop sensation occupies a converted horse stable where original brick and timber create industrial-chic charm.
The open kitchen lets diners watch culinary choreography in real-time. James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Midwest-inspired cuisine earned national attention. Their Swedish meatballs nod to Minnesota’s Scandinavian heritage while making IKEA’s version seem like sad imposters.
24. Walker’s Restaurant At The Alluvian (Mississippi)
Southern elegance meets local delicacies at this Delta dining destination located in Greenwood’s opulent boutique hotel. Decor inspired by the Delta and artwork created by Mississippi artisans adorn this exquisite location. With sophisticated skill, modern Southern food honors the region’s agricultural past.
Even the most cynical seafood snobs are won over by their Mississippi catfish, which is much above the usual Friday fish fry.
25. The American Restaurant At Crown Center (Missouri)
Kansas City’s culinary landmark has operated since 1974 in a dramatic space designed by Warren Platner. Soaring ceilings, intimate terraced dining areas, and panoramic city views create an atmosphere of theatrical elegance.
Progressive American cuisine showcases heartland ingredients through sophisticated techniques. Their Kansas City strip steak, aged to perfection, demonstrates why the city’s beef reputation extends far beyond barbecue.
26. Pompey’s Grill At The Grand Union Hotel (Montana)
Fort Benton’s historic riverfront hotel houses this Western treasure inside Montana’s oldest operating hotel.
Original brick walls and vintage photographs create a living museum where history accompanies every meal. Montana-raised beef and locally-sourced ingredients celebrate Big Sky Country’s agricultural heritage.
Their bison tenderloin with huckleberry sauce tastes like Montana itself – wild, bold, and unforgettable.
27. The Grey Plume At Hotel Deco (Nebraska)
Operating out of an Art Deco landmark where modern design and environmental awareness collide, Omaha is a leader in sustainability.
Nebraska artisanship is displayed through locally made dishes and tables made from reclaimed wood. Farm-to-table food that is inspired by the seasons honors the Midwest’s agricultural abundance. More Omaha converts have come from their crispy, fluffy, and crispy duck fat fries than from Warren Buffett’s economic advise.
28. Joël Robuchon At MGM Grand (Nevada)
The late master chef’s greatest accomplishment is the temple of haute cuisine in Las Vegas. The little, gold-and-purple dining area is like eating inside a jewelry box made for a king or queen.
With perfect technique and high-quality ingredients, French food achieves its pinnacle. Their mashed potatoes, which are made with an equal amount of butter and potatoes, may be the most luscious potatoes ever made.
29. Ristorante Massimo At The Hotel Portsmouth (New Hampshire)
Portsmouth’s hidden gem occupies a subterranean space in a historic building where brick archways and stone walls create Old World ambiance.
Candlelight flickers across white tablecloths, casting a romantic glow. Authentic Italian cuisine showcases imported ingredients alongside New England seafood. Their house-made pasta might convince you that Portsmouth secretly relocated to Tuscany when nobody was looking.
30. Restaurant Latour At Crystal Springs Resort (New Jersey)
Atop a mountain resort with breathtaking views of Kittatinny Mountain framed by floor-to-ceiling windows is Sussex County’s hidden culinary gem. Gourmet craftsmanship is set against a tranquil environment in this exquisite setting. The resort’s own gardens and neighboring farmers provide ingredients for the hyperlocal cuisine.
Their wine vault, which holds more than 75,000 bottles, won the Grand Award from Wine Spectator, making wine enthusiasts more enamored than pop concert goers.
31. Geronimo At Inn Of The Anasazi (New Mexico)
On Canyon Road, a former cavalry barracks now houses Santa Fe’s ancient adobe gem. Native American artwork, hand-carved doors, and kiva fires all contribute to the genuine Southwestern atmosphere.
Local chilies are used in novel ways in international cuisine with New Mexican influences.
First-time game meat eaters become die-hard lovers after trying their elk tenderloin with roasted corn-chile salsa.
32. The Carlyle Restaurant At The Carlyle (New York)
Manhattan’s Upper East Side institution has served the elite since 1930. The English manor house-inspired dining room with banquettes and white tablecloths exudes old-world sophistication.
Classic continental cuisine maintains traditions nearly extinct elsewhere in trend-obsessed New York. Their Dover sole, deboned tableside with theatrical flourish, reminds diners why some classics never need reinvention.
33. Herons At The Umstead Hotel And Spa (North Carolina)
The elegant retreat is located in Cary’s lakefront hotel, where tranquil views of the water are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. The sophisticated setting features a striking art collection that goes well with the creative food.
Through advanced technique, North Carolina ingredients are celebrated in progressive Southern cuisine. Their famous Art Tour tasting menu turns regional ingredients into delectable works of art that are on par with the hotel’s museum-caliber artwork.
34. 46 Steak At Hotel Donaldson (North Dakota)
Fargo’s artistic boutique hotel houses this prairie gem where locally-raised beef gets star treatment. The warm, contemporary space features rotating works by regional artists that celebrate North Dakota culture.
Midwest steakhouse traditions meet modern culinary techniques with locally-sourced ingredients. Their signature 46-day aged beef – a nod to North Dakota being the 46th state – delivers flavor that makes diners forget they’re not in a coastal culinary capital.
35. Orchids At Palm Court At Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza (Ohio)
Soaring ceilings, Brazilian mahogany, and 1931-era German silver-nickel light fittings abound in Cincinnati’s Art Deco masterpiece. It’s like entering a real-life version of “The Great Gatsby” in the two-story dining room. The only restaurant in Ohio to get the AAA Five Diamond rating for its French-inspired food.
The dessert display created by their famous Bananas Foster, flambéed at the table, rivals the architectural drama of the space.
36. Mary Eddy’s At 21c Museum Hotel (Oklahoma)
Oklahoma City’s industrial-chic hotspot occupies a former Ford Motor Company assembly plant. Factory windows, exposed ductwork, and concrete floors maintain the building’s manufacturing heritage while contemporary art adds unexpected pops of color.
New American cuisine celebrates Oklahoma’s agricultural bounty with global influences. Their chicken-fried steak – elevated with black pepper gravy and local greens – proves comfort food can shine in sophisticated settings.
37. Jory At The Allison Inn & Spa (Oregon)
A clean, environmentally friendly facility with floor-to-ceiling windows framing pinot noir area, this wine country gem in the Willamette Valley provides vineyard vistas. On hazy Oregon evenings, the warmth of a huge stone fireplace is added.
Ingredients from their 1.5-acre garden and nearby farms are celebrated in their garden-to-table cooking. They demonstrate why Oregon wine country merits culinary prominence beyond its grapes with their pinot-braised short ribs, which are so soft you could eat them with a spoon.
38. Lacroix At The Rittenhouse (Pennsylvania)
Philadelphia’s park-side luxury hotel houses this refined sanctuary where floor-to-ceiling windows frame verdant Rittenhouse Square views. The elegant, neutral-toned space lets both the panorama and the food take center stage.
Progressive international cuisine showcases global techniques with local ingredients. Their legendary Sunday brunch – featuring over 50 meticulously crafted items – has created more food comas than Thanksgiving dinner.
39. Coast At Ocean House (Rhode Island)
With floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Atlantic, this magnificent beachfront restaurant is located in the majestic Victorian seaside resort on Watch Hill. Dining in this light-filled, nautically-themed area is like dining on a high-end boat.
Rhode Island’s maritime abundance is celebrated via farm-and-sea-to-table food. Regardless of when you arrive, their lobster boil, enhanced with herbs from the hotel’s garden, embodies New England summer in every taste.
40. Charleston Grill At Belmond Charleston Place (South Carolina)
In a wood-paneled setting that evokes the atmosphere of a private club, Charleston’s exquisite cornerstone delivers sophisticated Southern hospitality. Every night, live jazz creates a soundtrack to fit the elegant ambiance.
Modern Lowcountry cooking is frequently praised for fusing regional customs with international flavors. They show why Charleston has become a culinary capital with their crab cakes, which are mostly crab with just enough binding to preserve structural integrity.
41. Minervas At The Hotel Alex Johnson (South Dakota)
This cherished institution, where generations of South Dakotans have celebrated special occasions, is housed in Rapid City’s historic landmark hotel. Modern elements are mixed with classic steakhouse sensations in this cozy, wood-accented setting.
South Dakota meat and regional delicacies are featured in classic American cuisine. Marriage proposals, business transactions, and interstate pilgrimages have all been sparked by their renowned caramel rolls, which are served warm with molten butter.
42. Capitol Grille At The Hermitage Hotel (Tennessee)
Tennessee’s power brokers have been dining at this oak-paneled institution at Nashville’s historic hotel since 1910. In the greatest sense of the word, the grand room with the stained glass ceiling accents feels timeless.
From farm to table The hotel’s own farm provides ingredients for its southern cuisine.
Nashville’s hallmark cuisine, hot chicken, is served here in a sophisticated way that is spicy without overwhelming your palate.
43. Fearing’s At The Ritz-Carlton (Texas)
Celebrity chef Dean Fearing created seven unique eating areas for Dallas’ gastronomic wonderland. With its longhorn patterns and hand-tooled leather walls, The Rattlesnake Bar combines Ritz-Carlton sophistication with Texas attitude. It was bold, sophisticated Southwestern food that helped create “Elevated Texas Cuisine.”
More Yankees have been converted to Texas cuisine by their tortilla soup, which is served tableside with a dramatic flourish, than by the whole Dallas Cowboys lineup.
44. The Copper Onion At The Peery Hotel (Utah)
Salt Lake City’s contemporary hotspot occupies a historic building where exposed brick and industrial elements create urban charm. The open kitchen provides dinner theater as chefs transform local ingredients into culinary magic.
New American cuisine with Mediterranean influences showcases Utah’s surprisingly diverse agricultural offerings. Their Utah lamb with local mushrooms convinces skeptics that mountain states can deliver coastal-quality dining experiences.
45. Windham Hill Inn Restaurant At Windham Hill Inn (Vermont)
Southern Vermont’s hidden treasure occupies a 1823 farmhouse where original beams and wide-plank floors create authentic New England charm. Picture windows frame spectacular Green Mountain views that change dramatically with the seasons.
Farm-to-table Vermont cuisine showcases ingredients from neighboring farms and the inn’s gardens. Their maple crème brûlée – made with syrup from trees visible from your table – delivers Vermont’s liquid gold in dessert form.
46. Lemaire At The Jefferson Hotel (Virginia)
Named for the White House maître d’, Thomas Jefferson, this magnificent restaurant is located in Richmond’s Gilded Age masterpiece. A presidential state dinner-worthy scene is created by the marble columns, stained glass, and high ceilings. Southern cuisine with a Virginia focus honors the agricultural and fisheries resources of the commonwealth.
Every mouthful of their peanut soup, a Jefferson family dish adapted for contemporary tastes, ties guests to Virginia’s rich culinary past.
47. Canlis At Canlis Hotel (Washington)
Seattle’s midcentury architectural marvel perches on a hillside where floor-to-ceiling windows frame spectacular Lake Union and Cascade Mountain views. The Pacific Northwest’s most storied restaurant has maintained family ownership since 1950.
Contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine celebrates regional ingredients through innovative techniques. Their iconic Canlis salad – unchanged since 1950 – proves that perfect recipes never need updating.
48. Hemisphere At The Greenbrier (West Virginia)
White Sulphur Springs’ iconic resort houses this elegant dining room where Dorothy Draper’s bold designs create a uniquely American luxury experience. Chandeliers illuminate colorful patterns and baroque details that have hosted presidents and royalty.
Classic American cuisine with Southern influences celebrates Appalachian ingredients and traditions. Their legendary mint julep – served in a silver cup with mountain-grown mint – delivers Southern refreshment with Greenbrier elegance.
49. Ardent At The Iron Horse Hotel (Wisconsin)
This industrial-chic hotspot in Milwaukee’s repurposed warehouse hotel honors the building’s manufacturing history with exposed brick and enormous wooden beams.
Culinary artistry is on exhibit in the open kitchen, just as it was in the factory. Using contemporary methods, new Midwestern cuisine transforms basic heartland products. Wisconsin’s dairy reputation is delivered in a bowl that makes cheese fans cry with delight thanks to their beer cheese soup, which is created with regional craft breweries.
50. The Granary At Spring Creek Ranch (Wyoming)
Jackson Hole’s mountaintop retreat offers panoramic Grand Teton views from 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the jagged peaks so dramatically they barely seem real. Wild game and regional ingredients celebrate Wyoming’s rugged culinary heritage with refined technique. Their elk tenderloin with huckleberry sauce captures the essence of mountain dining better than any postcard could ever convey.