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Restaurant SEO for restaurants, cafés and bars

SEO for restaurants: a complete Google Business Profile, a menu that Google can read, reviews and pages for catering, events and direct online orders.

Project duration: from 6 months
Project cost: from $500/mo

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SEO audit for $200

5.062 Google reviews

Google Maps
Menu
Reviews
Online orders
Monthly report

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People choose a restaurant on the map. They type a cuisine and a neighborhood, look at photos, rating and menu, and decide within a minute. The restaurant that has all of that filled in gets the table.

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years of experience

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
IN RESTAURANT SEO

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Site & profile audit

We check the site, Google Business Profile, reviews and listings, and compare them with the restaurants that appear on the map in your area.

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Business Profile

Categories, hours, attributes, menu link, reservation and order links, fresh photos. Most guests see the profile before the site.

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Menu as text

A menu in a PDF or an image is hard for Google to read. We publish it as page text with dish names, descriptions and prices, plus structured data.

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Pages for occasions

Catering, private dining, events, brunch, delivery. Each has its own page because guests search for these separately.

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Reviews

A simple way to ask guests for reviews and help with replies. Rating and fresh reviews affect both map position and the guest’s choice.

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Monthly work report

We show what was done during the month, how rankings, impressions and inquiries from search changed, and what we plan next.

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PACKAGES
AND PRICING

SEO services

from $500/mo

Rankings, traffic and leads from Google.

Technical optimization
Keywords, structure, content
Links and local SEO
Monthly work report

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SEO + GEO

from $850/mo

Google plus visibility in AI assistants.

Everything in SEO services
AI crawler access, llms.txt
Content that AI cites
Dynamics in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity

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Large projects

Custom

Stores, several languages or regions.

Everything in GEO + SEO
A plan for each language or region
Focus on commercial pages

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A separate budget for backlinks is needed for SEO — we calculate it after the audit.

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DELIVERY APPS OR YOUR OWN SITE
WHERE ORDERS COME FROM

Delivery apps bring orders from people who have not heard of you, and take a commission on each one. Your own site works alongside them.

Delivery apps

Your own site in search

Commission

A share of every order

None

Guest contacts

Stay with the app

Stay with you: you can invite the guest back

Competitors

Next to you on the same screen

The guest sees only your restaurant

Prices & offers

Within the app’s rules

Your own menu, sets and special offers

Dependence

A change in rules or ranking affects sales

The site and its positions belong to you

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Client results

SEO Case: Traffic Recovery for a Forum (Canada)

Client — a Canadian forum that experienced a significant drop in traffic due to the impact of AI, as traditional content formats lost effectiveness.

Initially, the focus was on technical improvements and site structure, but due to development delays, the strategy was adjusted.

The main focus shifted to:

competitor analysis
identifying topics with real traffic potential
working with semantics and content direction

Turning point:

A breakthrough came after ranking in the top 3 for a high-volume New Year-related keyword. This gave the site a second life, and new publications began to consistently generate organic traffic.

SEO Case: Niche Project (Ukraine)

Client — a project in a narrow niche with low search volume. The work started after a website redesign.

A full scope of SEO activities was implemented:

technical optimization
semantic research and clustering
structure scaling
link building

Due to the low search demand in the niche, results were not immediate. However, over time, we achieved steady growth, which continues to this day.

SEO Case: Fast Solutions for a Seasonal Business

Client — a project with strong seasonality and a large number of technical issues after migrating to a new platform.

Over the course of 4 months, we focused intensively on:

technical SEO optimization (audit, indexing, structure, site speed)
building and scaling a high-quality backlink profile
developing a content plan and actively working on the blog to expand the semantic core and capture informational search queries

Important note:

Not every large website allows for quick results. In this case, thanks to the project’s scale, prompt work on both sides, and fast implementation of changes, we were able to prepare in time for the season and fully capitalize on its potential.

SEO Case: Seasonal Business in a Complex Niche

A project with a seasonal product that experiences noticeable drops in activity outside peak periods each year.

We take a systematic approach to seasonal preparation:

analyzing demand and competitor behavior
expanding site structure and semantic coverage
adapting the strategy to current trends

Important note:

Part of the informational traffic in this niche is currently declining due to the impact of AI (users are getting answers without visiting websites). Therefore, the main focus has shifted toward commercial queries — a more complex and long-term direction.

Despite seasonality and changes in search behavior, the project continues to demonstrate steady growth with each new cycle.

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What Our Clients Say About Working With Us

      
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   Anna Maglyak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Замовили розробку  сайту,все швидко , якісно, врахували всі мої побажання. Чудова співпраця , всім рекомендую .
  
 
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   Taras Napolov 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Багато років працюємо і будемо дальше працювати, тільки позитивні рекомендації.
  
 
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   Yurii Znak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Astonished with this level of service! Efficiency and proffessionalism across the whole cooperation. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Solomiya Masliak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Однозначно рекомендуємо Starosta Agency до співпраці! Протягом усього проєкту команда демонструвала професійний підхід, швидку реакцію та дуже комфортну комунікацію. Навіть попри затримки з нашого боку, вони швидко включалися в роботу, щойно отримували необхідні матеріали, і завжди дотримувалися домовленостей зі свого боку. У результаті ми отримали сучасний, зручний та якісно реалізований сайт. Приємно вразили відповідальність, терпіння, увага до деталей і постійна підтримка навіть після завершення основної роботи. Команда справді працює на якісний результат, тому щиро рекомендуємо!
  
 
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   renovation xperts group 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Yurii and his company were recommended to us as highly professional specialists for website development and ongoing SEO services. We worked with Yurii to create our website, and we are very happy with the final result. The website turned out modern, professional, high-quality, and user-friendly. I also want to highlight the excellent communication. Yurii always responds quickly, even on Saturdays and Sundays, explains everything clearly, and takes his work very seriously. We had no issues during the process. Everything was completed professionally, in an organized way, and for a very fair price. If you are planning to build a website or grow your business through SEO, I highly recommend Yurii. He is a reliable specialist and a pleasure to work with.
  
 
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   Olya Telan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Дуже класні спеціалісти.Корисуюємося їх послугами вже більше року. Опративно вирішують питання.Та багато чого пояснюють та допомогають знайти рішення яке найкраще підйде для вас.Рекомендую!
  
 
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   Yana Kyreleiza 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Складно знайти підрядника, який буде працювати на результат і залучений по максимуму у процеси. Випадково зійшлись зорі і почала працювати з Starosta Agency. Швидкість виконання задач - 10/10 Комунікація - 10/10 Результат - 10/10 Дякую🤝
  
 
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   Illia Pavlenko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Дуже відповідальна агенція! Зробили якісний сайт – раз. Постійна підтримка сайту – два. Регулярне покращення сайту – три. Забезпечення швидких способів для вирішення задач із сайтом – чотири. Зірочок – ПʼЯТЬ! Радив, раджу, радитиму!
  
 
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   Single-Anna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ми щиро задоволені співпрацею з Starosta Agency компанією! Від самого початку команда проявила високий рівень професіоналізму, уважність до деталей та розуміння наших потреб. Процес розробки сайту був чітко організований, всі етапи виконувалися вчасно, а комунікація була легкою та приємною. Нам особливо сподобалося, що команда не просто виконувала технічне завдання, а пропонувала власні ідеї та рішення, які значно покращили кінцевий результат. Результат перевищив усі наші очікування — ми отримали сучасний, стильний та функціональний сайт, який повністю відповідає нашому баченню. Щиро рекомендуємо цю компанію всім, хто шукає надійного партнера для створення якісного веб-проєкту! Юрій, дуже дякуємо вам за співпрацю!
  
 
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   Volodia Saveliev 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Дякую за якісний та крутий сайт! Враховані усі побажання і навіть більле! Дякую
  
 
  
  
 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does restaurant SEO cost?

SEO for a restaurant starts from $500 per month. The amount depends on the number of locations and competition in your area. A separate budget for backlinks is needed; we calculate it after the audit.

When will there be results?

The minimum term is 6 months. Google re-evaluates a site gradually: first it indexes fixed and new pages, then changes their positions. Every month you receive a work report and see what has been done and how impressions and clicks are changing.

Does a restaurant need a website if it has a Business Profile?

Yes. The profile brings guests from the map, and Google also reads the site it links to. A site with a text menu, pages for catering and events, and direct ordering supports the profile and saves commission.

Do you work with several locations?

Yes. Each location gets its own Business Profile and its own page with the address, hours, menu and photos.

Can you help with online ordering?

Yes. We check that ordering on the site works well on a phone and passes data to analytics, and if there is no ordering yet, we help connect it.

Where is your team based?

Starosta Agency is based in Lviv, Ukraine. We work remotely: calls, email and monthly work reports are all in English. Search Console and analytics stay in your own accounts, so you see the same data we do.

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About SEO for restaurants

Restaurant SEO is search optimization for restaurants, cafés, bars and catering companies. The goal is for a guest in your area to find you in Google and on Maps and book a table or place an order.

Local SEO for restaurants

Almost every restaurant query is local: a cuisine, a dish or an occasion plus a neighborhood or “near me”. The map block answers them, and its order depends on distance, categories, rating and how complete the profile is.

Restaurant SEO services and the menu

The menu is the main content of a restaurant site. When it is published as text, the restaurant can appear for searches by dish, and Google can show the menu in the profile.

SEO for restaurants with catering and events

Catering and private events are larger orders than a dinner for two, and they are searched for separately. Dedicated pages with formats, capacity and a request form bring those inquiries.

How we work

Step	What we do
Step 1	Audit of the site, Business Profile, reviews and nearby competitors
Step 2	Profile setup, text menu, pages for occasions
Step 3	Page optimization, review process, technical fixes
Monthly	Links, new pages, work report

SEO by industry

Industry	Pages
Services	SEO services, SEO audit, Link building services, Local SEO services
Home services	HVAC SEO, SEO for plumbers, Electrician SEO, Roofing SEO, SEO for contractors
Healthcare	Medical SEO, Dental SEO
Online stores	E-commerce SEO, Shopify SEO services
B2B & software	B2B SEO, SaaS SEO
Legal & hospitality	Law firm SEO, Hotel SEO, Restaurant SEO
CMS platforms	WordPress SEO services, OpenCart SEO
AI search	GEO services

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Restaurant SEO for restaurants, cafés and bars

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN RESTAURANT SEO

Site & profile audit

Business Profile

Menu as text

Pages for occasions

Reviews

Monthly work report

PACKAGES AND PRICING

SEO services

SEO + GEO

Large projects

DELIVERY APPS OR YOUR OWN SITE WHERE ORDERS COME FROM

Delivery apps

Your own site in search

Client results

SEO Case: Traffic Recovery for a Forum (Canada)

SEO Case: Niche Project (Ukraine)

SEO Case: Fast Solutions for a Seasonal Business

SEO Case: Seasonal Business in a Complex Niche

What Our Clients Say About Working With Us

Start a project

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does restaurant SEO cost?

When will there be results?

Does a restaurant need a website if it has a Business Profile?

Do you work with several locations?

Can you help with online ordering?

Where is your team based?

About SEO for restaurants

Local SEO for restaurants

Restaurant SEO services and the menu

SEO for restaurants with catering and events

How we work

SEO by industry

Let’s discuss SEO for your restaurant?

WHAT’S INCLUDED
IN RESTAURANT SEO

PACKAGES
AND PRICING

DELIVERY APPS OR YOUR OWN SITE
WHERE ORDERS COME FROM