Design
- Design
- Peter Fabris
The steakhouse, a distinctive market segment, has been traditionally defined as a formal, somewhat dimly lit, white-tablecloth venue suitable for business meetings and celebrations. Some restaurateurs have turned that concept on its head.
- Design
- Amanda Baltazar
When bars are done well, they encourage guests to arrive early for dinner to have a drink or to linger afterwards.
- Design
- The Editors
Automation is the top trend in restaurant restroom design, according to 61% of rd+d readers surveyed in August. That means fewer touchpoints and automating everything — from auto-flush toilets to sinks and hand dryers.
- Design
- The Editors
Steakhouses have been evolving for some time, deemphasizing formality and dark and brooding interiors in favor of a lighter, brighter and less fussy overall design.
- Design
- The Editors
Bars are undergoing an evolution, and restaurant designers are leading the way. 58% of rd+d readers say that the top trend in bar design for 2025 is “nostalgic” — but not gritty; think retro but with $15 cocktails and mocktails.
- Design
- The Editors
Nostalgia has been a big driver in restaurant visits recently and it is influencing decisions that impact everything from menus to design.
