Ever wanted to dine under the full moon while enjoying excellent food and wine? Here are a few hotels offering this celestial experience.
Full moon dinners have deep roots in different cultures and spiritual traditions that have always honored the moon’s phases. Nowadays, these dinners have transformed into a dining experience that combines astrology, spirituality, and the natural beauty of the night sky.
They’re offered at resorts and restaurants around the world, giving guests a chance to connect with nature and enjoy a magical experience.
Here are a few you should know about.
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba – Full Moon Dinner
What is it like dining on the sandy shores of Palm Beach under the moonlight? This Caribbean resort’s restaurant, Atardi offers a Full Moon Dinner for you to experience. As you arrive, you are invited to visit the crystal bar and choose a crystal that resonates with your soul. During dinner, the host will share insights on the upcoming complete moon cycle, including the Flower Moon and Pink Moon, and encourage you to reflect on how you would like to grow and challenge yourself for this new beginning. The dinner features a five-course menu with offerings such as Nikkei Salmon Tartare, as well as a Cosmos dessert with chocolate mousse. During the magical dinner, a local artist performs celestial-inspired music to enhance the atmosphere. Finally, it ends with the host providing mood rings to attendees and conducting mood readings for each color.
Chaminade Resort and Spa, Santa Cruz, CA, USA – Moon Dinner
Perhaps after spending the day surfing the shores in Surf City, you can indulge and reflect at the historic mountaintop resort’s “Moon Dinner” series. The event occurs three times per year, for the Waxing Crescent Moon, Waning Crescent Moon, and Last Quarter Moon. It features a multi-course meal with dishes such as Sous Vide Filet of Beef Dauphinoise, and more. Each course is perfectly paired with a selection of fine wines. Insightful discussions and moon viewing sessions led by renowned experts in Astronomy and Astrophysics education are included. Learn about the galaxies and what your horoscope has in store for you while enjoying a glass of wine.
Esperanza, Los Cabos Mexico – Full Moon Dinner
If you’re staying at Esperanza, and have pampered yourself with their reimagined spa experience, then you must participate in their full moon dinner series. On the eve of the full moon, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the moonlight reflecting on the ocean from your private table. Indulge in a carefully prepared three-course dinner under the moonlit sky. The special menu features exquisite dishes like Baja lobster au gratin with chipotle beurre blanc and chihuahua cheese charro beans, accompanied by pickled slaw “taqueria” salsa and flour tortillas. You can savor this culinary experience on the beachfront terrace or the Cocina del Mar terraces, both offering stunning views just above the sand.
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa, Austin USA- Celestial Summer
It’s summer, and you’ve had your fill of live music and barbecue, now you want to unwind and reflect. You can do so by experiencing the enchanting magic of Miraval under the starlit sky and celebrate the summer solstice with a specially curated list of rejuvenating activities in the tranquil Texas Hill Country. Embrace the energy of the moonlight, reflect inward, and open yourself to endless possibilities. Conclude the celestial experience with a healthful dinner featuring a variety of delectable dishes, from steak with vegetable purees to scallops with passionfruit sauce.
