Restaurant website: what it needs and how much it costs
A restaurant website should show the menu, location, and let guests book a table in seconds. It costs $500 to $5,000, or about $89 per month.
A restaurant website should let guests see the menu, find the location, and book a table in seconds. A professional restaurant website costs between $500 and $5,000, or from about $89 per month with a subscription studio. This guide covers what a restaurant website needs, what it costs, and how it brings in more covers.
What does a restaurant website need?
A restaurant website has a few essential elements:
- A clear, up-to-date menu (ideally not a PDF).
- Opening hours and location with a map.
- Online booking or a reservation link.
- Appetizing photos of the food and the space.
- A click-to-call button for phone orders.
- Mobile-first design, since most restaurant searches happen on a phone.
How much does a restaurant website cost?
A restaurant website costs $500 to $5,000 with a freelancer or agency, depending on features like online booking and ordering. A subscription studio can build one from about $89 per month with hosting and updates included. Template builders are cheaper but rarely handle menus and bookings well.
Does a restaurant really need a website?
Yes. Even with Instagram and delivery apps, a website is the only channel you fully own. It ranks on Google and Google Maps, shows your real menu and hours, and takes direct bookings without commission. Delivery and reservation platforms charge 15% to 30% per order, while your own site keeps that margin.
How BigBrowser builds restaurant websites
BigBrowser builds fast, custom restaurant websites with menus, online booking, and mobile-first design, delivered in about 10 days. Design, hosting, and updates are all included in a simple monthly plan, with no large upfront cost.
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