Apr 29, 2026
What Should a Restaurant Website Include? A Checklist for Bars and Restaurants
A practical checklist to evaluate whether your restaurant's current site has everything a customer needs before deciding.
Before deciding whether you need a redesign, a reservation landing page, or an ordering system, it's worth confirming your current site has the basics. This checklist helps you identify exactly what's missing.
The Checklist
- Up-to-date menu with clear prices, organized by category
- Correct and visible operating hours
- Easy-to-find location and map
- A reservation system or direct contact button
- A photo gallery of the real atmosphere and dishes
- Visible reviews or testimonials
If Your Site Already Has the Basics
If you already meet this checklist but still feel the site isn't working, the problem is likely more specific: maybe you need a group reservation landing page, or an online ordering system.
Not Sure What Your Site Is Missing?
We review your restaurant's site against this checklist and tell you exactly what to prioritize.
What Matters Most: Photos
Of everything on this checklist, investing in good photos of the atmosphere and dishes generates the highest return of almost any other improvement to the site.
Ready to Improve Your Site Item by Item?
Tell us which items on this checklist you're currently missing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need all of these from launch?
The basics yes (menu, hours, location, contact); reservations and online ordering can be added in a second phase.
Can I update the menu myself after launch?
Yes, it's one of the most important features to include from the start.
Should reviews be on my site or just on Google?
Both help; showing a few highlighted reviews directly on your site reinforces trust without the visitor having to go looking for them.