What people want from a restaurant website

Almost everyone is looking for the same few things: what's on the menu, whether you're open right now, where you are and how to order or book a table. If they can find those in a few seconds, you've done the main job. Big photo sliders and long stories about your history can wait further down the page.

What your site should include

  • A real menu, not a PDF. PDFs are hard to read on a phone and awkward to update. A menu built into the page loads faster, is easier to read and gives search engines your actual dishes to work with.
  • Hours and location at the top. Include holiday hours and a button that opens directions.
  • Tap-to-call. Plenty of people would still rather call in an order.
  • Your ordering or reservation link. If you already use Toast, Square, Clover or a booking service, the site can send people straight there.
  • Good photos of your food. Your own photos, even from a good phone in daylight, usually beat stock images.

Mistakes I'd avoid

  • A menu with old prices. Decide before launch who will keep it updated and how.
  • Hours on your site that don't match your Google listing. People trust whichever one they saw first, then get annoyed when it's wrong.
  • Relying only on delivery apps. They're useful, but your own site is the one place you control the whole message and the ordering link.

What it costs

Usually the Professional package

$1,200

Most restaurants fit the Professional package because you'll want separate menu and gallery pages. A small food truck or takeout spot with a short menu can often start with the $750 Starter package.

It's a flat price, agreed before any work starts, and you can pay in 2 or 3 payments. See what each package includes.

See an example

See a sample restaurant site

That's a sample I built to show the style, not a real business. You can change its colors and fonts in my configurator.

Where I work

I'm based in Fernandina Beach and work with businesses on Amelia Island and in Yulee, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. I also work remotely with owners anywhere in the U.S., so you don't need to be local to hire me.

Common questions

Can customers order online from my website?

Yes. The simplest way is to connect the ordering system you already use, like Toast, Square or Clover, so orders still go where your staff expects them. If you don't have one yet, I can help you pick one.

Should my menu be a PDF?

I'd avoid it. A menu built into the page is easier to read on a phone, loads faster and can be picked up by search engines.

How much does a restaurant website cost?

Most restaurants fit the $1,200 Professional package. A very simple site can start at $750. You'd get a flat price before any work starts.

Want a price for your restaurant website?

Tell me a little about your business and what you need. I'll send a flat-rate quote, usually the same day.

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