Dining at the Edge of Eruption
El Diablo, Lanzarote, Spain
Built over a dormant volcano vent, this grill uses natural volcanic heat to cook meats—no gas or charcoal needed.
Mount Batur Restaurant, Bali
This scenic café sits on the edge of Mount Batur, offering sunrise breakfasts with panoramic views of the active volcano’s crater.
Vulcano Island Dining, Italy
Restaurants here serve meals near steaming volcanic vents, and seafood is often cooked with geothermal heat.
Fuji Five Lakes Dining, Japan
While not directly in Mount Fuji, lakeside restaurants near this iconic volcano offer dining with lava field backdrops.
Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
Its restaurant offers close views of Arenal Volcano—formerly active—and sits on solidified lava flows.
La Fournaise View Café, Réunion Island
Overlooking the active Piton de la Fournaise volcano, this eatery offers diners a surreal view of steaming calderas and hardened lava.
Owakudani Valley Kitchens, Japan
Located in a volcanic valley near Mount Hakone, shops and stalls use geothermal heat to cook famous black eggs and other treats.