Gone are the days of sad hotel dining options. Hotel restaurants are increasingly becoming hot spots worth traveling for. Add these eight hotel restaurants to your must-dine list.

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AVE at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa

Located in Grand Cayman, the approachable menu at AVE highlights Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant features non-alcoholic versions of cocktails from the Elemental menu.

B&L Diner at Martinique New York on Broadway

B&L Diner serves comfort food classics in the restaurant or to hotel guests via in-room dining. Be sure to order the retro TV Dinner special, with hearty favorites served on a silver, compartmentalized tray.

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Driftlight at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant features an ocean-to-table concept, complemented with farm-to-table accompaniments.

Lona at Tampa Marriott Water Street

Enjoy complex flavors of modern Mexican cuisine at Lona. Expect to see traditional dishes alongside contemporary bites.

© Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Pelican Bar at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Executive Chef Chandra Swamy pulls from his Indian roots, delivering classic New Orleans dishes with a global spin.

Rasa at Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman

Rasa keeps guests on their toes with a rotating menu concept. Every three months the menu changes entirely, featuring new international chefs and cuisines.

The Social Club at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

Beyond its inventive French-Mediterranean menu, The Social Club regularly hosts special events and themed dinners.

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Toro Snowmass at Viceroy Snowmass

Located in Snowmass, Colorado, this restaurant takes diners on a culinary journey through Latin America, offering diverse dishes.