While we’ve said goodbye to summer, the views continue heating up. From rooftop terraces to waterfront patios, these restaurants prove that spectacular scenery pairs perfectly with every season:
4 Saints, Palm Springs, California
Atop Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs, 4 Saints’ rooftop terrace provides an unparalleled vantage point for taking in sweeping vistas of the San Jacinto Mountains and Coachella Valley landscape, while panoramic windows frame the rugged desert terrain. Executive Chef Richard Crespin showcases refined techniques and innovative flavors in modern American fare – from fundamentally familiar to decadent – with Japanese, Spanish, Mediterranean, and French influences.
Blu, Santorini, Greece
Perched on the cliffs of Imerovigli, Blu boasts breathtaking views of the caldera, Skaros Rock and the Aegean Sea from its white marble terrace. An extension of Sandblu resort’s five-star hospitality, Blu’s world-class sunsets complement the resort’s golden sunrises. Menus rooted in Greek Mediterranean tradition with global influences are as fresh and vibrant as the scenery, enhanced by melodic beats of a resident DJ and sea waves lapping the cliffside.
CIELO, Scottsdale, Arizona
ADERO Scottsdale Resort’s signature restaurant captures the awe of its very name. CIELO’s outdoor terrace provides a front-row seat to nature’s theater, from painterly Arizona sunsets and the famed Four Peaks to celestial wonders under the certified Dark Sky. Combined with photo-worthy presentations that blend local desert flavors with sophisticated flair, the scenery creates an immersive experience guests won’t soon forget.
Nepenthe, Big Sur, California
High above the Pacific Ocean along Highway 1 sits Nepenthe, a legendary Big Sur restaurant serving guests since 1949. The terrace provides a relaxed setting for taking in views stretching down the coast, where sea meets the sky and fog rolls in to greet the Santa Lucia Mountains. Whether savoring the Famous Ambroasiaburger or sipping a California Negroni, the natural environment nourishes the soul.
Schooners Monterey, Monterey, California
Dine on the water – literally – at Schooners Monterey. Suspended over the waves of Monterey Bay, the restaurant at Monterey Plaza Hotel is a quintessential place to take in the local sights and sounds. With unobstructed views from the heated waterfront terrace, paired with contemporary American cuisine and sustainable seafood, Schooners promises unforgettable memories and an authentic taste of the Monterey Peninsula.
