Any well-heeled traveler will no doubt be looking for several top-notch amenities when choosing their vacation accommodations—scenic locales; luxe add-ons; and cozy (yet elevated) decor are just some of the very best things that tick all of the boxes and make to have an unforgettable getaway.
And while an onsite restaurant can also be an oft-looked-for amenity, it’s sometimes difficult to find top-notch dining experiences that are just as well-known his or her hotel homes—locations that rack up the renown in their own right as a result of winning combo of elevated culinary prowess and award-winning accolades. However, the next restaurants tick all of the boxes: sophisticated spots that make the grade using their local flair and memorable menus; dining destinations which are gastronomic gems worth visiting—no overnight stay required.
An Island Minded Oasis At Thesis Hotel’s Mamey
With locally-sourced ingredients fresh from the chef’s own two-acre farm, Mamey is the ultimate farm-to-table experience—with a tropical twist. Look for a truly immersive experience only at that Thesis Hotel haunt, from its warm wood decor and enveloping plants to the menu that’s seasonally sophisticated and well-paired with a curated cocktail list, Mamey offers visitors a thoughtful and creative hotel dining experience that’s tropically top-notch.
- Location: Thesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida
- Hours: Breakfast 7 AM-10:30 AM daily; Lunch 11:30 AM-3 PM daily; Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5 PM-10 PM, Friday & Saturday 5 PM-11 PM
- Reservations: Yes
- Price: $$-$$$
- What To Try: Key West Pink Shrimp Taquitos; Florida Keys Wahoo Ceviche; Peri Peri Chicken; Jamaican Rum Cake
Live Large In the Ludlow’s Dirty French
While NYC has its great amount of five-star hotel eateries, Dirty French is a definite standout using its French-style bistro that blends bourgeois brasserie-style dining with culinary classics. But don’t let that fool you: there are no stodgy choices here; instead, this lively and sophisticated spot’s vivid, modern assumes traditional French faves alllow for a heightened hotel dining experience.
- Location: The Ludlow Hotel NYC, 180 Ludlow St. New York, New York
- Hours: Breakfast 7 AM-11 AM daily; Dinner Sunday through Monday 5 PM-10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 5 PM-11 PM
- Reservations: N/A
- Price: $$-$$$$+
- What To Try: Oysters Bourguignon; Steak Au Poivre; Steamed Black Bass; Ludlow Gimlet (bar)
The Barn At Blackberry Farm Is Not Rustic
Rustically chic and fantastically fresh, The Barn is a rustically sophisticated culinary experience that’s Haute dining at its finest. With a creative menu that appears to the land for inspiration, diners can get Great Smoky Mountain-inspired fare that’s elevated and stylish; all situated comfortably inside a bucolic turn-of-the-century barn, the centerpiece of Blackberry Barn’s sprawling Tennessee property.
- Location: Blackberry Farm, 1471 West Millers Cove Road, Walland, Tennessee
- Hours: Contact your accommodation for restaurant hours (865) 984-8166
- Reservations: Yes, but due to increased occupancy, dining is restricted to hotel guests only through Summer 2022
- Price: Unavailable
- What To test: Country Ham Wrapped Quail; Brown Butter Poached Trout; Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin; Garden Cherry Pie
Hyatt Centric’s Montreal-Style Steakhouse Mount Royal
Large chain hotels are not usually symbolic of top-notch fine dining—however, Mount Royal, despite its Hyatt location, distinguished itself like a standout restaurant its own with its Montreal steakhouse vibes and menu packed with local, Southeast Georgia ingredients. Canadian classics would be the real stars here—however the restaurant’s welcoming vibes and Southern hospitality turn it into a truly special dining experience its own.
- Location: Hyatt Centric, 3301 Lenox Square Parkway NE, Atlanta, Georgia
- Hours: Breakfast Monday through Sunday 7 AM-11 AM; Bar Monday through Sunday 3 PM-10 PM, light fare served from 5 PM-10 PM. Mount Royal happens to be closed for supper based on the restaurant’s website. To learn more call (470) 763-4399
- Reservations: N/A
- Price: $$-$$$$+
- What To Try: When dinner returns, guests should look forward to trying: Latkes Appetizer; Grilled Canadian Lobster; 12-ounce Prime Ribeye Steak With Side Of Lil Poutine; French Apple Cake
UNI In the Elite Eliot Hotel: Boston’s Number 1 Restaurant
The accolades are well-earned at UNI—the James Beard award-winning home of “Iron Chef” victor Ken Oringer is famed as Boston’s #1 Restaurant—with valid reason. A lot more than a sushi spot to get a fresh fish fix, UNI is a culinary destination that pulls visitors looking for the best unforgettable dining experience of addition to a world-class hotel stay at The Eliot.
- Location: The Eliot Hotel, 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts
- Hours: Sunday through Thursday 5:30 PM-9:30 PM; Friday & Saturday 5:30 PM-10 PM
- Reservations: Yes
- Price: $$-$$$$+
- What To Try: Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna Sashimi); Salmon & Avocado Makimono; Grilled Bluefin Toro; Lavender Lemon Sorbet
The Barish Has Hollywood Roosevelt’s Classic Charm
A classic American steakhouse in a classic setting, The Barish is homey and modern; covered with a central wood-fire hearth that enhances the menu’s sophisticated flavors perfectly. A re-imagined steakhouse that speaks to Italian summers and the warm California countryside, think dishes which are grilled perfectly accompanied by bold, bright flavors which are a standout dining experience of this Hollywood hotel classic.
- Location: The Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., La, California
- Hours: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5 PM-9 PM; Friday & Saturday 5 PM-10 PM
- Reservations: Yes
- Price: $$-$$$$+
- What To Try: Grilled Sweetbreads; 15 oz. Dry Aged New York Strip With Side of Creamed Mustard Greens; Rigatoni (with squash, goat cheese, brown butter); Barish hot Fudge Sundae
Vacationers looking to place their stay one stage further will love these Haute hotel restaurant offerings that are destinations unto themselves—inventive, award-winning menus coupled with luxe settings and fresh, locally-inspired fare make these culinary delights worth a mention on any travel itinerary, and a palate-pleasing accessory for any foodie’s bucket list.
