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Restaurant Website Design That Fills Tables

Showcase your menu, take reservations, and build your brand with a website that makes hungry visitors into paying customers.

77%
of diners check a restaurant's website before visiting
— MGH
70%
prefer ordering directly from the restaurant
— Popmenu
30%
commission saved with direct online ordering vs. third-party apps

Your restaurant's website is the first taste customers get of your brand. Before they walk through the door, they've already judged your food by your online presence. A dated website with a PDF menu and a phone number isn't enough anymore — diners expect to see your dishes, read your story, and book a table in under 30 seconds.

Restaurant website design is about appetite. Every element — the colors, the photography, the typography — should make visitors hungry. We build restaurant websites that showcase your food with full-bleed imagery, clean menu layouts, and the warm atmosphere of your dining room translated into pixels.

The menu page is the highest-traffic page on any restaurant website. We design yours to be scannable, mobile-friendly, and updated without calling a developer. No more PDF menus that require zooming and pinching on a phone screen. Your dishes get proper descriptions, pricing, and dietary labels that modern diners expect.

Online ordering and reservation integration are built into every restaurant website we create. Whether you use OpenTable, Resy, Toast, or Square, we connect your booking and ordering systems so customers can take action directly from your site. Every extra click between "I'm hungry" and "order placed" is a lost sale.

We also build for local SEO. When someone searches "best Italian restaurant near me" or "brunch spots in [your city]," your website is structured to compete. Proper schema markup, Google Business Profile optimization guidance, and location-specific content give you an edge over restaurants relying on Yelp alone.

Private events and catering pages are revenue streams most restaurant websites ignore. If your restaurant hosts rehearsal dinners, corporate lunches, or birthday parties, those services deserve their own pages with photos, menus, and inquiry forms. These pages rank for "private dining [city]" searches and attract higher-ticket bookings.

A story page that goes beyond "founded in 2015" makes a real difference. The chef's background, where you source your ingredients, why you opened in this neighborhood — diners connect with the story behind the food. Restaurants with compelling origin stories build stronger customer loyalty and get more press coverage.

We dropped Yelp ads and put that money into a real website instead. Best decision. Our online orders went up 40% the first month because people could finally order directly from us instead of paying DoorDash fees.

C
Carlos V.
El Mesón Kitchen, Fort Worth

What Your Restaurant Website Needs

Every restaurant website should have these. If yours is missing any, you're leaving money on the table.

HTML menu pages — not PDFs
Online ordering or reservation button above the fold
Hours and location clearly displayed
Food photography — real dishes, not stock
Mobile-friendly menu browsing
Private events and catering page
Google Maps embed
Social media links (Instagram especially)
Allergen and dietary info on menu
Story/about page with chef background

What's Included in Your Restaurant Website

Beautiful menu pages (not PDF links)
Online ordering integration (Toast, Square, etc.)
Reservation system integration
Food photography galleries
Location map and hours display
Private events and catering pages
Local SEO optimization
Mobile-first design for on-the-go diners

Foundersites vs. Agency vs. DIY

How we stack up for restaurant website design.

Feature Foundersites Agency DIY Builder
Price $999 flat $3,000-$8,000 $0-$300 + your time
Delivery 5-7 days 4-8 weeks 20+ hours of your time
Menu Pages Custom HTML menus Custom HTML PDF uploads or basic lists
Online Ordering Integrated Extra cost Plugin dependent
Local SEO Built in Usually extra retainer Manual/DIY
Photo Galleries Optimized for speed Yes Slow, unoptimized
Updates Easy menu changes Billable hours You do it

Your Restaurant Website: $999

Complete, professional restaurant website design. Mobile responsive, SEO optimized, and built to convert. No hidden fees.

Restaurant Website Design FAQ

Can I update my menu myself?
Yes. We set up your menu in a way that's easy to update — add items, change prices, mark dishes as seasonal or sold out — without needing to contact a developer.
Do you integrate with online ordering platforms?
We integrate with all major platforms including Toast, Square, ChowNow, DoorDash Storefront, and others. We can also embed direct ordering to avoid third-party commission fees.
Will my restaurant website help with local SEO?
Every restaurant website we build includes local SEO fundamentals: schema markup, location pages, Google Maps integration, and structured data that helps you rank for 'restaurant near me' searches.
How much does a restaurant website cost?
$999 flat for a complete restaurant website. That includes menu pages, reservation integration, photo galleries, and local SEO. No hidden fees or monthly design charges.
Can I add online ordering without paying commission?
Yes. We can integrate direct ordering through your POS system or set up a commission-free ordering page. This keeps more money in your pocket compared to third-party apps.
Do you build private events pages?
Private events and catering get dedicated pages with their own menus, photo galleries, and inquiry forms. These pages bring in high-ticket bookings you'd otherwise miss.
Can my website show different menus for lunch and dinner?
Your menu pages can be organized by meal period, cuisine type, or any other structure that fits your restaurant. Brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, desserts — each gets proper display.
Will you use my food photos?
If you have professional food photos, we'll use them. If not, we'll source high-quality stock photography that matches your cuisine style. Professional photos of your actual dishes always perform better though.
Can customers find my restaurant on Google Maps?
We embed Google Maps on your contact page and include structured data that helps Google connect your website to your Business Profile. This strengthens your local search presence.
Do you build multi-location restaurant websites?
Yes. Each location gets its own page with specific address, hours, menu variations, and ordering links. Multi-location sites need careful SEO to avoid competing with themselves.

Ready to Launch Your Restaurant Website?

Professional website development. One price. No surprises. Just results.

Get Your Website — $999