First Impressions Happen Online
77% of diners check a restaurant's website before deciding where to eat. If your website looks like it was built in 2014, they're going to the place down the street.
The Must-Have Features
1. Mobile-Optimized Menu
Not a PDF. Not a photo of a printed menu. A real, text-based menu that loads instantly on mobile and is searchable by Google.
2. Online Ordering / Reservation
If customers can't order or reserve a table in under 60 seconds, you're losing revenue.
3. Location + Hours (Above the Fold)
The #1 thing people look for on a restaurant website. Put this front and center.
4. High-Quality Photos
Professional food photography is the highest-ROI investment a restaurant can make for its website.
5. Google Maps Embed
An embedded map removes all friction for getting directions.
6. Click-to-Call
Mobile users should be able to call you with one tap.
Nice-to-Have Features
- Customer reviews from Google or Yelp
- Events calendar
- Gift card purchasing
- Email / SMS signup for specials
- Behind-the-scenes content (chef bios, sourcing stories)
The Speed Factor
Restaurant websites need to load in under 2 seconds. Hungry people are impatient. If your site is slow, they'll order from your competitor.
Quick Win
Three changes that dramatically improve any restaurant website: a proper mobile menu, a reservation/ordering button, and professional food photos.
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Let's build a website that actually brings you customers.