Never Ever Have I Ate At A Revolving Restaurant: 14 Revolving Restaurants To Try In The US
Never ever have I ate at a Revolving Restaurant. Most of us have played that game and most of us would have to drink and sit down. Revolving restaurants provide patrons a panoramic view without leaving their seats. The slow rotating speed allows you to relax and enjoy dinner, the surrounding scenery and a conversation. Depending on what city you are in you may see Mountains, skylines and skyscrapers, parks, rivers, lakes, bridges, parks, plenty of roads, highways and traffic.
Most revolving or rotating restaurant sits atop a tower or a building. The floor of the restaurant itself rotates however the building remains stationary. The revolving rate varies between one and three times per hour based on the size of the restaurant which enables patrons to enjoy a 360 degree view. Fear of heights is one of the most common phobias, followed by public speaking. So I already know this is not going to be for everyone. It is estimated at around 10 percent of the US population suffer from so-called acrophobia. Many believe a much higher percentage of Black People have a fear of heights. So this may not be for those who have a real fear. For everyone else this is something you will want to try at least once.
History of Revolving Restaurants
The first revolving restaurant in the United States was in1961. It was the restaurant, La Ronde in Hawaii. The restaurant was located in the Ala Moana office building and revolved on a 16-foot turntable system. The architect, John Graham, designed the building so that the dining platform would rotate independent of the rest of the building. At the time the design was considered an engineering showpiece.
Modern Revolving Restaurants
Today restaurants are so incredibly well designed that a single 1.5 horsepower motor is used to accomplish its rotation and it only takes about 50 minutes. SkyCity, in Seattle, provides a 360 degree panorama of the Emerald City as well as a view of Elliott Bay’s, the lights of downtown and on a clear day out to Mt Rainier all in one sitting! No place else can you dine and have that spectacular view. The highest revolving restaurant in the world is 360 Restaurant in Toronto, Canada. It stands 1,151 feet (351 meters).
When to go!
Revolving restaurants are great for Romantic Dinners and Celebrations. The best time to go is Sunset. It is also a very popular time. Think about going to a revolving restaurant the next time you have a Birthday, Anniversary, Girls Night Out or just want to make an impression.
When NOT to go!
Stay away on a holiday that is when most people will try to go and it will be hard to get a table, unless you plan ahead. How far ahead do you need to plan? The best advice I can give you is to call the restaurant you are interested in today and ask them. Ask how far in advance do you need a reservation? Find out how far in advance do you need a reservation for Valentine’s Day? See how far in advance do they take reservations? Also check and see if they need use an online reservation system. If so you may be able to get your answers online.
Don’t be afraid of the price. The menus are comparable to a 3 or 4 Star Restaurant. However you can cut your price by eating at lunch or Early Bird (4-6 PM). Most also have Bars where you can enjoy a cocktail and maybe an appetizer. You may want to check for Happy Hour as well. The restaurants usually have Traditional American menus. If you are looking for value, check and see if they offer a Sunday Brunch. I eaten Brunch at a few of them and the combination and the view has been marvelous.
One thing is irrefutable: a revolving restaurant can offer a great panoramic experience for diners. Dinner usually takes about 90-120 minutes which is about time to go around 1-2 times. With Cell Phones I don’t have to remind people to bring a camera. You will want to capture the memories and probably post them to social media. Be the first in your group to experience and post a revolving restaurant. Then see how fast your “friends” follow!
List of Open Revolving Restaurants:
This is not a complete list of restaurants. There are other restaurants that are not on this list.
For a complete list please do an independent search.
Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel
210 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-7506
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-624-1000
Spinners, Grand Plaza Hotel & Resort (overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, St. Petersburg)
5250 Gulf Boulevard
St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1811
Hyatt Regency
One South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-632-1234
Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 North 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202-4227
502-568-4239
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Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
668 West Fifth Street Covington, KY 41011
859-491-5300
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89104
800-998-6937
New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-704-8900
Reunion Tower – Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75202
214-741-5560
Skydome Lounge Revolving Restaurant
Hilton’s Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive
National Airport
Arlington, VA 22202-2891
703-416-4100
Space Needle
400 Broad Street
Seattle, WA 98109
800-937-9582
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Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Lounge
Empire Landmark Hotel
1400 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9
604-687-0511
Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
Harbour Centre Vancouver
555 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 4N6
604-669-2220
Fax: 604-683-4609
301 Front Street West
West Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2T6 Canada
416-868-6937
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