Websites and Local SEO for Restaurants and Cafes
Diners search on a phone, close to where they are. They want the menu, the hours, a photo that looks right and a way to book. Most of that lives on your Google profile and a single fast page. The job is to keep both accurate and make the next step, reserving or ordering, one tap.
Hungry people decide in about the time it takes to scroll.
What gets in the way
Menu locked in a PDF
PDF menus load slowly and cannot be read by search or assistants. A web menu is faster and gets found.
Hours and holiday changes drift
Wrong hours on Google cost walk-ins and reviews. One place to update, then everywhere updated.
Bookings scattered across apps
A clear reserve button and a message option beat three different links.
What I would do first
What your customers search for
- brunch spot open now
- restaurant with private dining
- vegan cafe near me
- book a table for six
Common questions
- Should my menu be on the website or in a PDF?
- On the website as text. It loads faster, ranks for dish and cuisine searches and works with screen readers and assistants.
- How do I keep opening hours correct?
- Update them in your Google Business Profile, including special hours for holidays, and make sure the website and other listings match.
- Can a restaurant take reservations through WhatsApp?
- Yes. A WhatsApp button with a pre-filled message works well for small venues, or you can link to the booking tool you already use.
