Results: Most Unique Themed Restaurant in Every State (Part Five)
Published on 02/18/2023
There are plenty of factors to consider when choosing a restaurant—the quality of the food, the price point, and the location are typically at the top of the list. But sometimes the full experience is the real draw, which is why themed restaurants are so popular. Of course, there are always the tried-and-true chains like Rainforest Cafe, Planet Hollywood, and The Hard Rock Cafe—but if you're looking for a more unique experience, a little digging shows that there are themed restaurant gems all over the country. Popular themes include retro (whether it's throwing it back to the 1950s or all the way to the Medieval era), but that's just the tip of the iceberg because some restaurant owners get seriously creative when it comes to choosing their theme. (Source: Eat This, Not That!)
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MASSACHUSETTS: Miracle of Science Bar & Grill in Cambridge - Located near MIT, Miracle of Science Bar & Grill has a quirky science theme. Reviewers praise the beers on tap and the fresh food and recommend keeping an eye out for "the little science-y 'Easter eggs' hidden around the place." The menu is laid out like a periodic table of elements, much to the delight of any science fan. "I really enjoyed the ambiance. I was the last to arrive and one of my friends told me they didn't have a paper menu and that instead, their menu was on the wall in the form of a Periodic Table of elements," wrote another customer. "Not gonna lie, given its proximity to MIT and the name of the place I found this be so cool and dope and highly appropriate." Have you dined at this restaurant?
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128 votes
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1972 votes
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MICHIGAN: Mad Hatter Bistro in Birmingham - Falling down the rabbit hole never looked so good (or delicious). Mad Hatter Bistro has an Alice in Wonderland theme that includes an afternoon tea party and decor like checkered patterns, elegant mirrors, and a garden-gate mural. The Mad Queen's Chicken is a popular choice, made with whipped potatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, broccolini, and lemon caper sauce. "This place encompasses a bunch of my favorite things all into one. Alice in Wonderland has always been one of my favorite stories, and yummy teas and tiny sandwiches are another," wrote a reviewer. "For teatime, you get your choice of endless teas, including caffeinated and non-caffeinated. We got the children's menu for my goddaughters and the adult for us, which consisted of Nutella/banana sandwiches, small quiches, scones, brownies, little cheesecakes, and fruits, among others. The decor is amazing, from the walls to the floor, which is painted to look like you traveled down a rabbit hole." Have you dined at this restaurant?
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5%
114 votes
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1986 votes
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MINNESOTA: Betty Danger's Animal Farm in Minneapolis - Campy dystopian decor, Mexican food, and good old Minnesota comfort food all come together at Betty Danger's, which is inspired by the George Orwell novel Animal Farm. You'll also have the option to enjoy a cocktail while riding the restaurant's Ferris wheel or play a round of mini-golf before or after your meal. "It is part bar, part art, part restaurant, part amusement for ADULTS and mature young adults. It exists to make your life a little less dull. It's a satirical artistic interpretation of Orwell's Animal Farm and 1984," according to the website. Have you dined at this restaurant?
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109 votes
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MISSISSIPPI: Babalu Tapas and Tacos in Jackson - If merely hearing the I Love Lucy theme song puts a smile on your face, you'll be in heaven at Babalu Tapas and Tacos. Named for Ricky Ricardo's famous "Babalu" rendition, the restaurant's walls project vintage clips from the iconic sitcom. "I was in a restaurant (out of state) that had a small screen that they were showing cowboy movies on," owner Al Roberts said. "When I saw that, I thought we could put 'I Love Lucy' on it." In addition to the fun theme, reviewers praise the high-quality Latin American and Spanish cuisine. Have you dined at this restaurant?
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101 votes
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1999 votes
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MISSOURI: Mauhaus Cat Cafe and Lounge in Maplewood - Calling all cat lovers! Mauhaus Cat Cafe and Lounge has two resident cats to greet diners, but the owners also take in strays from Stray Haven Rescue that can be adopted by customers. The menu changes frequently but reviewers give high marks to the cookies, cupcakes, biscotti, coffees, and teas. Have you dined at this restaurant?
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5%
97 votes
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2003 votes
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