These Restaurant Bathrooms Just Might Be Cooler Than Their Food
When you pick a spot for dinner, your decision is usually based on factors like the quality of the cuisine or the reputation of the chef. But if you choose your dinner based on obvious aspects like these, you could totally be missing out on the often-overlooked characteristic that really makes an eatery unique: an eccentric bathroom.
Yes, it's true, many restaurants make an impact on eaters even when they excuse themselves from the table and head to the commode. If you've never experienced one of these eateries firsthand, put a visit to any of the following establishments on your bucket list.
Liberty Market in Gilbert, AZ
If you prefer to relieve yourself to the sound of a customized playlist, then Liberty Market in Gilbert has the perfect option for you. Each stall boasts its own unique soundtrack, which is carefully curated by members of the staff. The same employees also design the unique aesthetic of the individual stalls, so you'll really get a feel for the many personalities behind the business. You might even be tempted to "powder your nose" a few times to check out different stalls.
Safe House in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee's Safe House is a nonstop, adrenaline-inducing adventure from the moment you step through the door. Its espionage theme takes guests into the realms of the KGB and the CIA. So it makes sense that the bathrooms are no exception. In the men's room, you have two doors to choose from: one leads to a solid brick wall, while the other opens into stalls marked "CIA" and "FBI."Â Meanwhile, in the ladies' room, traps await that trigger alarms at the bar.
Sketch in London, UK
Even if you've never heard of London's Sketch, you've probably seen a snap of its bathroom if any of your friends like to travel. Its "loo" is one of the most Instagrammed spots in the city thanks to the egg-shaped pods that house toilets. Unless you've visited another planet or the distant future, chances are you've never seen anything like this. With rainbow-hued squares of glass overhead, this bathroom seems like something out of a sci-fi flick.
Departure in Portland, OR
If you want to experience a futuristic bathroom without leaving the country, head to the west coast. Portland's Departure attracts customers as much for its offbeat restrooms as the fresh Pacific Coast grub. They look like they could be on a spaceship, with a subtly eerie, soft red light glowing from fixtures overhead that look kind of like fogged-over windows looking out across another dimension (or another planet).
Boca in Cincinnati, OH
Each restroom at Boca bears a distinctly different theme, which is what makes bathroom breaks here so fun. There are six co-ed bathrooms in all, and they feature themes such as childhood, cooking, opera, and even the French countryside. Every time you step away to use the commode will be a new adventure at this super-popular eatery in Cincinnati, so make as many repeat visits as you like. Your dining companions will understand if they've seen the facilities themselves.
Rivea at The Delano in Las Vegas, NV
It's easy to get distracted by the slot machines and roulette tables along the strip in Las Vegas, but don't forget to take a break to eat. When you do, go to The Delano Hotel, which houses Rivea, an upscale restaurant, on the 64th floor. After you order a drink, don't hesitate to excuse yourself to go to the bathroom. Given its perch in the high-rise, you can probably guess that the views of Las Vegas are stunning—largely thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows in the ladies' room.
Now that you're in the know about the best bathrooms around the country and even across the globe, remember that what's on the table isn't necessarily the only thing a restaurant has to offer. Don't forget to take a peek at the facilities and see what the restaurant is serving up in terms of its commode's aesthetic. And if you have the opportunity, check out one of these unbelievable bathrooms in eateries that boast cuisine just as impressive as the restroom's design.