What should my Google listing include?
- A specific category, such as “Thai restaurant” rather than “Restaurant”.
- Your menu, as a link or as items on the profile.
- Hours, including special hours for holidays and game days.
- Photos of dishes, the dining room, the outside, and the parking.
- Links to order and reserve.
- Attributes such as outdoor seating, delivery, or vegetarian options.
Do food photos really matter?
They sell the meal before anyone arrives. Shoot in natural light, show real portions, and add new photos every month. Customer photos count too, so make your food worth photographing.
How do restaurants get more reviews?
Ask after a good meal and make it easy, with a QR code on the receipt or table card that opens your review form. Reply to every review. Never offer free food in exchange. More in how to get more Google reviews.
What about delivery apps and other listings?
Keep the menu, prices, and hours the same on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Yelp, Apple Maps, and your website. Mismatches confuse customers and search engines alike.
Common questions
Does a restaurant need a website if it is on Google and delivery apps?
Yes, a simple one: menu, hours, location, and links to order or reserve. It is the one listing you fully control, and direct orders avoid app commissions.
Should I post my menu as a PDF?
Put it on a web page as text instead. It is easier to read on a phone, and easier for search engines to understand than a scanned image.
How do I market a restaurant on game day in College Station?
Post game-day hours and specials early in the week, set special hours on Google, and offer preorders or tailgate packages. See the game day marketing guide for the full calendar.
What should a restaurant post?