Two standout dining destinations, Beefbar in New York and Japón in Miami Beach, have earned international recognition. Prix Versailles, launched in 2015, honors excellence in architectural design. On June 16, 2025, Prix Versailles released its 2025 list of the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants. Among global architectural standouts, Beefbar and Japón brought international acclaim to the U.S.
Highlights
- Beefbar and Japón were part of the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants List released by Prix Versailles 2025.
- Both restaurants exemplify how well-thought-out design can elevate the dining experience.
- Prix Versailles celebrates outstanding architectural designs of restaurants, hotels, museums, and airports.
World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants By Prix Versailles
Under the patronage of UNESCO, Prix Versailles pays tribute to innovation every year since 2015. They release a list of restaurants, museums, airports, etc., which showcase a marvelous blend of architectural creativity and innovation. The list for the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants 2025 was recently released and two restaurants from the U.S. also made it to the global list.
Beefbar
Beefbar is a steakhouse chain that serves international beef cuts. With multiple locations around the world, the outlet located at 105 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, has been recognized on a global scale.
Located in Tribeca’s neighborhood, the restaurant was designed by Humbert & Poyet and was founded by Riccardo Giraudi. The story of Beefbar started in Monte Carlo. Meals hosted in this Art Deco building in New York are mainly Meat-focused cuisine. Premium meat cuts with extensive wine pairings are famous among diners, and reinterpreted street food classics such as bao sliders.
Japón
Japon is part of The Setai, chefs Vijayudu Veena & Iván Monzón, designed by Saladino Design Studios.
The theme and main designs at the restaurant are inspired by the crane, the symbol of elegance. Saladino Design Studios crafted the space in a Zen-inspired manner. The gold-leaf ceiling, marble, outdoor greenery, and similar minute elements combine to create an authentic Japanese feel. Japón offers a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, from omakase sushi experiences to robata-grilled seafood and wagyu.
The recognition of Beefbar and Japón by the 2025 Prix Versailles highlights how ambience, design, and crafted dining go hand-in-hand. Beefbar and Japón are not just restaurants; they are an opportunity to have an immersive experience with an enhanced culinary expertise.
