5 of the Biggest Restaurants in the World

Tired of going out to eat and having to wait an hour just to be seated? Well that’s not an issue at the biggest restaurants in the world. These behemoths are large enough to seat hundreds if not thousands of guests. Here are just a few of them:

Bawabet Dimashq

The undisputed biggest restaurant world is located Damascus, Syria. This  family owned restaurant cost $40 million to construct and opened for business in 2002. Featuring a 54,000 square meter dining area, Bawabet Dimashq also has a jaw-dropping 2,500 square meter kitchen. Since there's seating for up to 6,014 people, you’ll never have to worry about finding a spot during Saturday night rush hour. At its busiest, the restaurant employs a whopping 1,800 staff members. Waterfalls, fountains, and replicas of archaeological ruins provide an interesting décor, while 6 different culinary sections ensure each diner gets exactly what he wants. The food offerings include Arab, Indian, Chinese, Syrian, Iranian, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The Royal Dragon Restaurant

Known locally as the Mang Gorn Luang, The Royal Dragon is located in Bangkok, Thailand and was the world’s largest restaurant until 2004. Covering 8.35 acres, the oversized, open-air restaurant can seat 5,000 diners and offers more than 1,000 dishes. The Royal Dragon is best known for its  seafood but also serves Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Western-style food. Every day between 11AM-2PM, diners can indulge in an All You Can Eat Dim Sum buffet.

West Lake Restaurant

The biggest Chinese restaurant in the world, West Lake Restauranthas more than 5,000 seats. The restaurant is located in Changsha, China and has been the largest in Asia since it opened in 2004.Featuring four distinct areas, the restaurant has a performance hall, luxurious private rooms, and a section for snack food. Its architecture was inspired by traditional Chinese style.

Zehnder’s

This Midwestern mecca is found in Frakenmuth, Michigan and is known for its all-you-can-eat chicken dinners. Also serving steaks, seafood, fresh baked goods, and classic European desserts, the restaurant can seat 1,500 people. If it looks like Zehnder’s has a retro sort of style, that’s because the establishment was originally built way back in 1856. Although it’s been updated since then, the restaurant still maintains its old-fashioned charm.

The Varsity Downtown

The Varsity Downtown isn’t just any oversized restaurant. It’s a classic drive-in  fast food joint! With seven restaurants scattered throughout the Atlanta, Georgia area, The Varsity is a staple of the area. But only one Varsity restaurant is truly larger than life. The Varsity Downtown is situated right next to the Georgia Tech campus and seats up to 800 diners inside. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also has parking space for up to 600 cars.