To the people who design websites for restaurants

Aug 14, 2016 4:10 AM

EthanBradbarry

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And i don't want to download the menu as pdf to have a look at it.

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I wanna know the names of servers on staff that day.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like a gallery to see food and the area

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And Happy Hour details. That's important.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Or like an Internet provider. "For prices in your area call this number." Um, NO. Post your damn prices or I'm going elsewhere

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's not the web designers fault. It's always the owner of said establishment that asks for that shit.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

A phone number too.

9 years ago | Likes 76 Dislikes 1

And general dress code

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

I need to know that the hand soap in their bathroom is environmentally balanced. And, that the napkins are over 30% post-consumer recycled.

9 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 2

"Is it Free-gan friendly?"

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are the chickens vegan and cage free?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

i like to see photos of the restaurant to get an understanding of the ambiance and proper attire etc...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Maybe a picture of some food if you have the space.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

And when I want to see a menu, I don't want to have to download a PDF version.

9 years ago | Likes 161 Dislikes 0

I'll take a PDF any day over some shit-ass windowed thing showing 1 section at a time using 1/6th my screen.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Downside is changes aren't reflected in your PDF, so then they seal with irate customers.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Better a .PDF than a low-res .jpeg

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Dear God, THIS!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Easy to use online reservations system and ability to order take-out/delivery online, too.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My wife and I were looking for restaurants for our wedding. Saw "Walla" (instead of voila) and PASS!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I pacifically told thems two... but they was bolivious.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Saving this so when I browse I can send it along with a tersely worded email.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

God Yes! Put a top-nav category for HOURS up there! Don't make us search in "About," "Contact Us", "Our Story," to find out WTF you're open!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Reviews? No?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We also care about Mission Report: December 16th, 1991

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes, but that's not what the owners want on the websites.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

online reservations are nice too

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Web Dev here. Most stupid shit on websites is because the client asked for it, not because I thought it was a good idea.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Can confirm.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Also for the places that deliver. Show a map of your reach so I can just glance rather than load another search :)

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And if you have music auto-play once I get to your website, I hate you.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This. This a thousand times.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

and also online job applications.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Print off menus with prices would be nice

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should also add a helpful hint to not treat the restaurant staff like dog shit.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A restaurant from my hometown has the worst website (autoplay music) and they don't take cards: http://www.sycamoredrivein.com/index.html

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Hahaha to be honest, if it were in Seattle or San Francisco, it would do well "ironically"

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

FUCK MY EYES

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Also, it's nice when menus include prices.

9 years ago | Likes 835 Dislikes 2

Also a booking form.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I like being able to find a link to a sub-page where it lists their food suppliers.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And the nutrition information

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Oh and the current deals/discounts would be nice too.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

If there's no price on the menus when you get there safe bet you can't afford it.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Truth

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As an imgurian, online reservations and/or ordering is nice too.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I don't buy anything that's not listed with a price. That goes for everything, not just food.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

if you have to ask you can't afford it is the places that don't have prices

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

If you have to ask, you obviously can't afford it.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 14

Doh! Someone already said it

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Many chain restaurants don't do that because prices vary by location.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

How hard is it for a chain, even with hundreds of locations, to have the correct info about each one?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

My McDonalds charges 10$ for a 20 pc. McNugget meal but the one in the next city, 15 mins away, charges 12$.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not at all. Niantic could probably do it.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's cheeky psychology. Makes more customers buy more

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Makes me buy not a goddamn thing.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It makes mw avoid the fuck out of your business

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Thing is, not everyone is smart enough for that. They let their emotions choose, not their bank account.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I won't buy from them if I check their website and don't see prices. If you have to hide that info from me then I'm not giving you anything.

9 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 2

While most often used to describe anything but a menu... http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/menu-costs.asp

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Lol same! How very passive aggressive we are...

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 3

Yeah but still, someone makes the decision to hide the prices of the things they sell. That's pretty douchey.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

If it's a chain, they don't list prices bc they are different depending on where you live.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's business strategy. They want you to come into the restaurant. But I agree it's fucking annoying af

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Its actually illegal in some circumstances don't jump to conclusions.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Jumping to conclusions is the only exercise I get anymore. I can't give it up.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Illegal to show the price of your goods and services? What circumstances are those?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It's all wrapped up in online and interstate commerce law. Basically unless you're selling online there's a lot of rules about prices.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1