Historic Dining Rooms With Unforgettable Views

This circa-1890 accommodation in Hawley, Pennsylvania, is nestled in the scenic Pocono Mountains. At Glass, start with the “All-American” wine, beer and spirits list, and enjoy waterfalls flowing over natural stone ledges outside.

Open seasonally, the restaurant at this Rockport, Massachusetts, inn (circa 1856) offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and dinner selections with scrumptious regional flair. 

Since 1869, guests have retreated to this New Paltz, New York, castle-like resort surrounded by the pristine Catskill Mountains. In summer, the porch overlooking Lake Mohonk hosts cocktail hours and lobster dinners.

This circa-1926 accommodation is capped by a rooftop lounge with a 360-degree view of San Francisco, California, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Start with a menu featuring 100 martinis.

The only oceanfront restaurant and bar on Georgia’s St. Simons Island, ECHO promises al-fresco views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy local-seafood favorites after a day on the beach or golf course of this circa-1935 resort.

Lighthouse and harbor views from the dining room of this circa-1891 hotel in Edgartown, Massachusetts, create a charming experience. The highly-rated wine list and ingredients from local fishermen and island farms make it a delicious one, too.

Since 1948, this Madison, Wisconsin, property has hosted international celebrities. They come, in part, to dine at The Statehouse on glittering Lake Mendota. There’s no better seat in town to watch the sun set, Wisconsin craft beer in-hand, before dinner arrives.

This circa-1873 accommodation is the first property on Newport, Rhode Island’s Cliff Walk, a string of Gilded-Age mansions overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Indulge in the New England Tasting Menu for a sampling of local flavors.

This circa-1883 resort in Bolton Landing, New York, is defined by Lake George and the majestic Adirondack Mountains. Start with a handcrafted cocktail at the open-air restaurant.