What this kind of site needs
Restaurant websites are visited by people deciding where to eat in the next hour or planning a special evening. They want the menu, opening hours, location, how to book and a feel for the place, quickly and on a phone. Long marketing paragraphs get skipped. AI is most useful here for menu descriptions, short atmospheric copy and the repetitive writing restaurants do constantly: events, specials and review replies.
- A current menu as real text, not only a photo or PDF, so it reads well on phones and can be found in search.
- Opening hours, address and a map link near the top of the page.
- A clear way to book, order or call.
- Allergen and dietary information that is accurate and kept up to date.
Be careful with
Be careful with menu claims. Descriptions such as "gluten-free", "vegan" or "locally sourced" must be true, and allergen information has legal requirements in many places. Never let an AI assistant add or infer allergen or dietary information. Write those details yourself from your recipes and suppliers, and keep them updated when dishes change.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ by place and profession.
The prompts
Replace the highlighted [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details. For pages not covered here, see the full prompt library or use the Prompt Builder.
02The story behind the restaurant
For the About or Our Story page.
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Write an "Our story" page for [RESTAURANT NAME] from these notes: [HOW IT STARTED, WHO COOKS, FOOD PHILOSOPHY, WHAT REGULARS LOVE].Keep it under 300 words, warm and specific. Focus on the food and the people. Use only the facts in my notes.
03Private dining and events page
If you host private parties or events.
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Write a private events page for [RESTAURANT NAME].Spaces and capacity: [DETAILS]Menu options: [SET MENUS, BUFFET, ETC.]How to enquire: [PROCESS]Answer the questions an organizer has: how many people, what food, what it costs or how pricing works, deposits, and how to book. Use only my details and mark anything missing as [CONFIRM].
04Weekly specials and social posts
For regular updates.
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Write a short description of this week's special for our website and 2 social posts: [DISH, PRICE, AVAILABLE WHEN]. Keep the website version under 40 words and each social post under 60 words. Make it tempting without exaggeration.
05Replies to restaurant reviews
For review sites and maps.
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Write replies to these reviews of [RESTAURANT NAME]: [PASTE REVIEWS].For positive reviews, thank them and mention a detail they enjoyed. For negative reviews, apologize sincerely for their experience, do not argue, and invite them to contact [MANAGER CONTACT] so we can make it right. Never mention private details. Under 60 words each.
06Homepage for a restaurant
For the first screen and sections of the site.
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Write the homepage text for [RESTAURANT NAME], [CUISINE / STYLE] in [NEIGHBORHOOD].Include: a short headline that captures the food and feel, one supporting sentence, a short welcome paragraph (under 60 words), labels for buttons to view the menu and book, and a short line for opening hours and location. Keep it brief: visitors are mostly on phones and want the menu and booking fast.
Frequently asked questions
Should my menu be a PDF?
A PDF can be offered as a download, but the main menu should be text on a web page. Text menus are easier to read on phones and can be understood by search engines.
Can AI write allergen information?
No. Allergen and dietary information must come from your actual recipes and suppliers and be checked by you. Never rely on AI to infer it.
Updated October 2026Written by the AI Website Prompts editors