Where To Find America’s Most Scenic Restaurants

Nothing complements a delicious meal quite like a gorgeous view.

Fortunately, diners no longer have to search for hours online to uncover the most picturesque restaurants across the country because online restaurant reservation provider OpenTable recently released its 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2018.

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The comprehensive list—which is based on more than 12 million verified OpenTable diner reviews for more than 28,000 restaurants across the country—spans 25 different states, a plethora of cuisines and a variety of views ranging from scenic oceanside to dramatic skyline.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, California leads the way with a whopping 28 honorees, followed by Florida and New York with 13 and seven, respectively.

Restaurants serving up American classics (35) make up a majority of the list but the rundown also features a mix of menus, including surf and turf, Asian, French, Italian, Latin, Mediterranean and more.

"We know a memorable meal is as much about the ambiance as it is about the food," said OpenTable's Chief Dining Officer, Caroline Potter, in a statement. "This year’s list represents an immense variety of restaurants that not only offer an exceptional meal but also feature breathtaking views that enhance the experience for locals and travelers alike."

Geoffrey's Restaurant, Malibu, California

Geoffrey's Restaurant boasts a unique atmosphere bringing together the best of Malibu and the Mediterranean that guests can experience for brunch, lunch or dinner.

The eye-popping Pacific coastline views are complemented by fire pits, waterfalls and tropical plants as well as mouthwatering international Californian cuisine.

The River Cafe, Brooklyn, New York

The River Cafe is nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge alongside the East River and features sweeping views of the New York City skyline as well as the Statue of Liberty.

The restaurant has been winning over diners with its ultra-fresh ingredients and unbeatable sunset views for more than four decades, celebrating its 40th anniversary just last year.

Ray's Boathouse, Seattle, Washington

Ray's Boathouse in Seattle is waterfront fine dining at its very best.

Overlooking the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, this renowned seafood restaurant stands out for its creativity and sustainability as well as its awe-inspiring views.

Kaluz Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

There's a whole lot to see at Kaluz Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, including stunning waterfront views from both the dining room and patio.

Diners can also watch the chefs at work from the display kitchen while enjoying a wood-fire grilled steak and one of more than 130 wine selections.

Four Winds Steakhouse, Wills Point, Texas

Four Winds Steakhouse is all sorts of charming, from its rustic atmosphere to its dream location overlooking a private 15-acre lake and rolling pastures just an hour east of Dallas in Wills Point.

Specializing in steaks and seafood, Four Winds can offer the scenic views you didn't know you needed.

Did your favorite place make the list?

The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America, according to OpenTable:

Altius – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Bay House – Naples, Florida

Beachcomber Cafe – Crystal Cove – Newport Coast, California

Bertrand at Mister A's – San Diego, California

The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard – Canton, Ohio

Black Bass Hotel – Lumberville, Pennsylvania

Blue Moon Fish Co. – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Blue Ridge – Asheville, North Carolina

The Boathouse – Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing – Richmond, Virginia

Boat House Waterfront Dining – Tiverton, Rhode Island

Boatyard – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Carrol's Creek Cafe – Annapolis, Maryland

Catch LA – West Hollywood, California

Chart House Restaurant – Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Chart House Restaurant – Weehawken, New Jersey

Chicago Cut Steakhouse – Chicago, Illinois

Clinkerdagger – Spokane, Washington

Columbia Restaurant – SandKey – Clearwater, Florida

Dauphin's – Mobile, Alabama

Different Pointe of View – Phoenix, Arizona

Duke's – San Diego, California

Duke's – Malibu, California

Eiffel Tower – Las Vegas, Nevada

El Five – Denver, Colorado

Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort – Paradise Valley, Arizona

EPIC Steak – San Francisco, California

Farmhouse at Rogers Gardens – Corona Del Mar, California

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck – Dallas, Texas

Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar – Charleston, South Carolina

Four Winds Steakhouse – Wills Point, Texas

Gaonnuri – New York, New York

Geoffrey's Restaurant – Malibu, California

George's Ocean Terrace – San Diego, California

The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach – Pensacola, Florida

Greens Restaurant – San Francisco, California

Harbor House – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honu Seafood and Pizza – Lahaina, Hawaii

Il Fornaio – Coronado, California

Iridescence – Detroit, Michigan

Island Prime – San Diego, California

Jake's Del Mar – Del Mar, California

Joe Muer Seafood – Detroit, Michigan

Kaluz Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Lakehouse – Bay Shore, New York

La Mar by Gaston Acurio – Miami, Florida

Latitudes on Sunset Key – Key West, Florida

Legal Harborside – Floor 1 Restaurant and Market – Boston, Massachusetts

The Lobster – Santa Monica, California

Lobster Shop South – Tacoma, Washington

Lone Eagle Grille – Incline Village, Nevada

Mama's Fish House – Paia, Hawaii

The Marine Room – San Diego, California

Mariposa – Sedona, Arizona

Mastro's Ocean Club – Newport Beach, California

Mastro's Ocean Club – Malibu, California

The Mill House – Waikapu, Hawaii

Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas – Main Dining Room – Las Vegas, Nevada

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto – Mt. Washington – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Mooring Restaurant – Newport, Rhode Island

The Ocean House Restaurant – Cape Cod – Dennis Port, Massachusetts

Ophelia's on the Bay – Sarasota, Florida

Orchids at Halekulani – Honolulu, Hawaii

Oyster Loft – Pismo Beach, California

Pacific Coast Grill – Cardiff – Cardiff–By–The–Sea, California

Parc – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perch LA – Los Angeles, California

Peter Shields Inn – Cape May, New Jersey

Pier W – Cleveland, Ohio

The Pink Door – Seattle, Washington

Portland City Grill – Portland, Oregon

Primavista – Cincinnati, Ohio

Prime – Huntington, New York

Poseidon – Del Mar, California

Rats Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture – Hamilton, New Jersey

Ray’s Boathouse – Seattle, Washington

River Cafe – Brooklyn, New York

RiverPark – New York, New York

Robert – New York, New York

The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus – San Francisco, California

Simon Pearce Restaurant – Quechee, Vermont

Spinners Rooftop Revolving Bistro & Lounge @ Grand Plaza Hotel – St. Pete Beach, Florida

Splashes at Surf and Sand Resort – Laguna Beach, California

The Strand House – Manhattan Beach, California

Summit House – Fullerton – Fullerton, California

Sunset Terrace – Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, North Carolina

Tidepools – Poipu, Hawaii

Tom Hams Lighthouse – San Diego, California

Top of the Hub – Boston, Massachusetts

Top of the World Restaurant – Stratosphere Hotel – Las Vegas, Nevada

Trattoria Lisina – Driftwood, Texas

The Turtle Club – Naples – Naples, Florida

The Twisted Olive – Green, Ohio

Ulele – Tampa, Florida

Vast – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ventana Grill – St. Pismo, California

Vivace Restaurant – Tucson, Arizona

Waterbar – San Francisco, California

X2O Xaviars on the Hudson – Yonkers, New York