Zetor - a tractor themed restaurant

A very strange establishment in Helsinki, Finland. This restaurant serves a typical Finnish menu in the atmosphere of old farm equipment. The word is, it started as a joke, but eventually became rather successful. I guess, the moral here is that if you manage to get your hands on a good number of objects that are old and sort of stick together in a common theme you can build a restaurant around it. Some weird nostalgic feelings will inevitably be invoked in some people.

"Mars 2112" - Space themed restaurant and bar

"The Mars 2112 restaurant is a space themed restaurant for all the family located in the heart of the Times Square district at 51 Street and Broadway. Mars 2112 is a spectacular mingling of fantasy and reality, a 35,000-square-foot, bi-level, multi-dimensional, immersive environment that catapults travelers to a completely new world."

You can see how sometimes 40% of the theme effect is achieved simply by lighting effects :) Also, finding the right seats and tables is crucial. A nice touch - soft drinks are unlimited and served in souvenir Mars 2112 cups.

T-Rex restaurant at Disney World

T-Rex restaurant is particularly interesting in its attempt to combine several themes under the umbrella of a single themed restaurant. Prehistoric environments and creatures are the broad theme of this establishment, but you have a choice of Ice Room, Coral Reef Room, Cave Room and, of course, a gift shop.

Ninja Restaurant

Ninja Restaurant (NYC) is a supposed to be reminiscent of a Ninja castle in the Feudal Japan.

See also:
Space theme restaurant

Ancient Egypt themed restaurant

This is my first post in a series of articles about possible ideas for themed restaurants. Creating an interesting environment is a great way to attract patrons, often from outside of the immediate area. It does not have to be expensive. All it takes is an original idea, a proper design and some artifacts that can flesh out the theme you have in mind.

Ancient Egypt is a fascinating topic for both adults and kids. I have been unable to find any restaurants that feature this theme, but it seems that this idea could be very easily implemented. I would be delighted if someone became inspired by this idea. Let's look at some key elements:

• Exterior and interior design must be done in warm sandy colors, with accents of white, blue, red and gold.
  
• I would suggest hard wood flooring and simple wooden furniture. You can go with wooden benches for a rather authentic look.
• There are some traditional Egyptian decorative motifs that you can easily apply on various surfaces. Use this site for reference: http://www.egyptartsite.com/motifs.html
• For accents, use objects directly associated with Egyptian culture: statues and paintings of Bastet cats, Ankhs (ancient Egyptian symbol of life and eternity), busts of Egyptian gods and rulers.
• Look for museum quality reproductions of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. You can obtain amazing objects that can be prominently displayed at the entrance of the restaurant. This will entertain the patrons and can even attract new customers. If possible invest in a few actual antiques to anchor your little museum area.
• It would not be a great idea to look to Ancient Egyptians for inspiration when you are selecting menu items for your restaurant. I would suggest to look at a variety of generally popular Mediterranean dishes. Of course, the Nile can provide a very natural sagway for fish. Consider placing a complimentary basket of bread or fresh fruit on every table when your patrons arrive.