Under water and in an ice cave: the most unique restaurants in the world for an unforgettable dining experience

Of course, there is nothing wrong with a beautiful restaurant and exquisitely prepared food. But for those who crave surprises, surprises or even adventures during lunch, there are some interesting options, reports Travel & Leisure.

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This is a unique food and place experience that is not available anywhere else on the planet. Some of these places lean towards the theatrical, while others border on the surreal. Even though they are very different, they all combine a really unusual landscape or design.

Klein Jan in Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa

The adventure begins on the way to this one-of-a-kind restaurant as wildlife and unparalleled scenery surround the road. Combine a century-old farmhouse in the midst of the legendary orange sands of the Kalahari Desert with an impressive basement, a dining room that is open to the wild, and you begin to get a glimpse of Klein Jan, an immersive culinary experience created by Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen for the largest private safari reserve in South Africa.

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The surprises are endless and colossal: in tastes, textures and stories, packed into a delightful journey that is connected to the Kalahari. This is not a passive lunch or dinner - it is a shared, immersive experience where secrets are revealed with every exceptional bite.

The Inn at Little Washington, Virginia

Food so delicious it feels like religious ecstasy is what you can expect at this award-winning restaurant. three Michelin stars near Washington, D.C., where forward-thinking chef Patrick O'Connell, known as the "Pope of American Food," brings a Catholic theme to dishes. Only two special tables for six flanking the baronial fireplace in the culinary chapel (also known as the kitchen) are available each night for the show, a multi-course service that begins with the ceremonial arrival, plus Catholic attire and singing. Designed by acclaimed decorator Joyce Conwy Evans, the maximalist dining room will impress you too.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives

It's hard to imagine a stranger way to dine on the edge of the ocean and lush jungle than to be hung in a bamboo handmade capsulewhere the treetops meet the sky. The two-person capsules, immersed in greenery, are a breathtaking place to enjoy a seven-course menu made up of ingredients such as Maldivian lobster, beluga caviar and A5 wagyu that are too beautiful to eat.

Shangri-La Vancouver, Canada

If your favorite shade of blue is icy instead of tropical, adventure Ice Cave Heli Adventure from a luxury hotel Shangri-La in Vancouver can be a kind of extravaganza for you. It starts with a helicopter flight to the ice peak and includes a snowmobile tour of the stunning Whistler ice caves and glacier golf using biodegradable balls. A private chef will prepare a five-course lunch that guests can enjoy against the backdrop of an icy fantasy worthy of Frozen. Return to the helicopter and land again to enjoy dessert and champagne tasting at another scenic location before returning to the hotel for a private mixology class using real ice harvested from the 12000 year old glacier where you just had lunch.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives

Join fine dining with an amazing snorkeling or diving experience filled with fish. Underwater restaurant Ithaa in the Maldives is located 5 meters below the shimmering surface of the turquoise Indian Ocean. Morning cocktails, lunch and dinner are all options for one of 14 guests at this unique glass-topped diner, while the world of the sea floats overhead for entertainment.

Under, Norway

Taking guests out of their comfort zone is the mission of Chef Nikolai Ellitsgaard, whose a restaurant, designed by renowned architectural firm Snøhetta. the restaurant is submerged 5,4 m below the surface of the stormy Atlantic Ocean. A giant acrylic window lets in light and presents the mysterious underwater world as if it were on stage. The ingredients Ellitsgaard uses are fresh and organic, ensuring guests experience the marine environment in a whole new way.

Eden Ro, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

A deep open-air cave with a waterfall flowing down a cliff and lush vegetation that weaves along the walls has become a place for romantic dinners with the addition of a cozy wooden terraceswhere the violinist accompanies an unforgettable four-course meal.

The Cave, Bali, Indonesia

Through a spiral staircase, visitors descend into a dimly lit 25-year-old cavern, where just 000 seats on a star-lit floor face ancient stalactites and crescent-shaped walls. Chef Ryan Clift created Uluwatu's underground restaurant's seven-course menu (expanding to 22 on some nights) that includes unusual dishes such as petrified peppers with wasabi and soy espuma, as well as an apple with foie gras with extra wine and cocktails. Between courses, interludes are projected onto the walls of the cave, enhancing the striking atmosphere.

Joali Maldives, Maldives

The giant manta rays that attract so many people to the utopian lagoons of the Maldives have inspired this wonderful private island to build a stingray-shaped treehouse using traditional local techniques and materials.

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Exclusive location for dinner, for up to 10 people, is an idyllic setting above the beach, where a variety of Maldivian dishes prepared from fresh seafood and from the farm are accompanied by music created especially for a magical evening.

Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, Hawaii

The island of Hawaii is Wonderland with unique landscapes (from active volcanoes to snow), and the goal of this paradise resort is to help guests reach the inaccessible - enjoying Gosset champagne and a gourmet picnic made from products grown or caught on the island itself. The helicopter is a key tool to help you get to a destination that is otherwise impossible to reach - imagine a lava field overlooking the ocean. It is nothing less than magnificence in its full glory.

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