Dinner and a view: 5 area restaurants with beautiful dining scenery

Diners are surrounded by a sculpture garden at Rat's Restaurant in Hamilton, N.J.
Rat's Restaurant/Facebook

Location, location, location.

When it comes to good restaurants, it's not always just about the food. Dining is an experience, and the atmosphere can make all the difference.

While the weather is still nice, check out these local dining spots where you can enjoy dinner and a beautiful view.

R2L – Philadelphia

R2L offers guests a beautiful view while they enjoy their meal. (R2L Restaurant/Facebook)

Located on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place, R2L provides diners with a bird's-eye view of Philadelphia from high atop Center City. Enjoy classic cocktail cuisine with a modern twist, all while sitting 500 feet above the city.

Moshulu – Philadelphia

The gorgeous view at Moshulu. (Moshulu/Facebook)

Moshulu is the world’s oldest and largest square-rigged sailing vessel still afloat. Located near Penn's Landing, this restaurant offers visitors "contemporary classic presentations of American cuisine," along with a killer view.

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge – Philadelphia

Water Works offers guests breathtaking views. (Water Works Restaurant & Lounge/Facebook)

Located at the historic Fairmount Water Works site beside the Schuylkill River, this Mediterranean eatery provides visitors with a beautiful waterfront view. Enjoy dishes like grilled octopus with cilantro and vanilla butter-poached lobster.

Landshark Bar & Grill – Atlantic City

Enjoy a meal on the sand side of the Atlantic City boardwalk. (Landshark Bar & Grill/Facebook)

Landshark Bar and Grill, located on 200 feet of prime beachfront in Atlantic City, is the only year-round full-service bar and restaurant on the sand side of the boardwalk. Munch on some American eats like burgers, foot-long hot dogs and fried shrimp, while sipping a nice cold Landshark beer. It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

Rat's Restaurant – Hamilton, N.J.

Diners are surrounded by a sculpture garden. (Rat's Restaurant/Facebook)

Rat's Restaurant is designed to make guests feel like they have "stepped back in time to Claude Monet's beloved town of Giverny." Located at Grounds For Sculpture near Trenton, the eatery offers lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus featuring country French cuisine.