Looking for a wacky place for your next dinner out? And if you book into a cave? The idea may seem preposterous, but be aware that a variety of restaurants are erected in caves. Of course, it will cross the borders of the country to experience this, but here are five of the most impressive.
# 1 El Meson de la Cava- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Opened in 1967, the restaurant was built in a natural limestone cave created by wave action. Before being a restaurant, the cave would have been used to first nations and even by pirates that suggest the artifacts that were found during construction. The cave even played a role during the occupation by foreign forces in 1930. Today, the restaurant is very popular and many tourists visit it every year. On the menu, seafood, salads, chicken and steaks are renowned.
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# 2 Underground lunchroom- Carlsbad, New Mexico
It is possible to eat 750 feet underground at the restaurant Lunchroom Undergroud in Carlsbad cavern. This hyper tourist place welcoming guests for many years. Unfortunately, the dishes that were served there have dramatically affected the ecosystem of the cave. Today, it is still possible to eat there, but it only serves food that does not need to be heated like sandwiches, salads and yogurts. Coffee and hot chocolate are also available. In addition, visitors are invited to send a postcard via the mailbox underground.
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# 3 La Vall d'Uixó Gruta-, Spain
The La Gruta "The cave" literally, is located in a natural cave where spends the longest underground river in Europe. The place is quite magical. This is the Ballester family running this restaurant since the very beginning, ie in 1976. The restaurant offers gourmet cuisine based on local products.
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# 4 Feet Blues, Préban, France
At Préban, in the Loire, you can eat at La Cave aux Moines, a real underworld. Indeed, the restaurant is located in the old galleries appointed by man from the Middle Ages. Thousands of kilometers were well dug in the ground to extract tufa, material for construction. The restaurant offers a menu based on products from the cellar, featuring among others featuring mushrooms and snails.
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# 5 Triton restaurant- Prague, Czech Republic
Cheat a little here, as the restaurant is not actually built in a cave, but its decor, it really gives the impression of eating underground. It is perfect for those who suffer from claustrophobia and never dare stoop so low below ground to enjoy a meal. The illusion is almost perfect, it feels like a real cave. Many statues also decorate the scenery more false stalactites. Side menu, they serve typical Czech cuisine. tritonrestaurant.com
Caves, we also have in our little corner of the world, but when dining in the famous cave of the fairy hole in Saguenay? As it is unlikely to happen, we can also try to live a little underground atmosphere by visiting the Cave restaurant in Montreal. This Russian restaurant is located below ground level and is a unique experience. In Quebec, La Planque also offers a small room hidden under the floor to rent for small groups.
