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Top waterfront restaurants around the globe

Published 5:48 AM EDT, Mon July 22, 2019
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<strong>Paul Ainsworth No. 6 (Padstow, UK): </strong>The Michelin-starred restaurant is the brainchild of one of Britain's most well known chefs. Click through the gallery for more top offerings:
Paul Ainsworth No. 6 (Padstow, UK): The Michelin-starred restaurant is the brainchild of one of Britain's most well known chefs. Click through the gallery for more top offerings:
Andrew Callaghan
<strong>Sierra Mar (Big Sur, California): </strong>The menu offers an assortment of French, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine sourced from local gardens.
Sierra Mar (Big Sur, California): The menu offers an assortment of French, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine sourced from local gardens.
Kodiak Greenwood
<strong>Lycabettus (Santorini, Greece): </strong>Watching the famous Santorini sunsets is enhanced when paired with a local wine tasting.
Lycabettus (Santorini, Greece): Watching the famous Santorini sunsets is enhanced when paired with a local wine tasting.
Tryfon Georgopoulos
<strong>Azure (Cape Town, South Africa): </strong>A combination of Indian Ocean views and a sustainable dining menu makes this restaurant special.
Azure (Cape Town, South Africa): A combination of Indian Ocean views and a sustainable dining menu makes this restaurant special.
Red Carnation Hotels
<strong>1 Pico </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>Santa Monica, California)</strong><strong>: </strong>The Mediterranean menu compliments the soothing ocean sounds of Santa Monica.
1 Pico (Santa Monica, California): The Mediterranean menu compliments the soothing ocean sounds of Santa Monica.
Lisa Romerein
<strong>Plage (St. Barts):</strong> This swank restaurant recently underwent a renovation and is ready for ocean-crazed travelers.
Plage (St. Barts): This swank restaurant recently underwent a renovation and is ready for ocean-crazed travelers.
La Reserve
<strong>Lung King Heen (Hong Kong): </strong>The world's first Chinese restaurant awarded three Michelin stars is not to be missed.
Lung King Heen (Hong Kong): The world's first Chinese restaurant awarded three Michelin stars is not to be missed.
calvinsit.com
<strong>The Gazebo </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>Ocho Rios, Jamaica)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>The Jamaican treehouse-style restaurant is perfect for a serene dinner with homegrown ingredients.
The Gazebo (Ocho Rios, Jamaica): The Jamaican treehouse-style restaurant is perfect for a serene dinner with homegrown ingredients.
Island Outpost
<strong>Grand Banks (New York):</strong> The floating oyster bar serves delicious cocktails with breathtaking views.
Grand Banks (New York): The floating oyster bar serves delicious cocktails with breathtaking views.
Doug Lyle Thompson
<strong>Scape (Dubai): </strong>Everything is taken to new heights here, including Burj Al Arab Jumeirah's terrace restaurant.
Scape (Dubai): Everything is taken to new heights here, including Burj Al Arab Jumeirah's terrace restaurant.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
<strong>Il Pellicano </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>Porto Ercole, Italy)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>The romantic Tuscan restaurant overlooks a spectacular bay.
Il Pellicano (Porto Ercole, Italy): The romantic Tuscan restaurant overlooks a spectacular bay.
Stefano Scatà
<strong>COMAL (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico): </strong>Fresh seafood from the Sea of Cortez is a must at this Mexican wonder.
COMAL (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico): Fresh seafood from the Sea of Cortez is a must at this Mexican wonder.
Graciela Cattarossi
<strong>Terra (the Maldives): </strong>Yes, those are bamboo pods on elevated treetops that you can actually dine in -- in the Maldives, of course.
Terra (the Maldives): Yes, those are bamboo pods on elevated treetops that you can actually dine in -- in the Maldives, of course.
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
<strong>COAST (Watch Hill, Rhode Island): </strong>The classic New England seaside restaurant also hosts an assortment of vegetarian options from local farms.
COAST (Watch Hill, Rhode Island): The classic New England seaside restaurant also hosts an assortment of vegetarian options from local farms.
Chip Riegel
<strong>The Dining Room at Cape Kidnappers </strong><strong>(</strong><strong>Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Nature lovers will appreciate the bird sanctuary that surrounds the property.
The Dining Room at Cape Kidnappers (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand): Nature lovers will appreciate the bird sanctuary that surrounds the property.
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
<strong>Cob</strong><strong>a (</strong><strong>Anguilla)</strong><strong>: </strong>You'll only take your eyes off the horizon when a mouthwatering lobster arrives at your table.
Coba (Anguilla): You'll only take your eyes off the horizon when a mouthwatering lobster arrives at your table.
Four Seasons Resort & Residences Anguilla

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