$20 to $10,000
Restaurant Websites
I built every tier to show you exactly what your money buys. Here's the honest truth about restaurant websites pricing.
The Problem
You're shopping for a website. One quote says $20, another says $10,000. Are the expensive ones ripping you off? Are the cheap ones cutting corners?
What does each dollar actually buy?
Developers speak a different language
How can you compare without seeing?
All Nine Tiers
Each tier is a real, working website. Open them on your phone. Try to find the menu. Submit a form. The difference is obvious within seconds.
- Painfully slow loading
- Obviously unfinished look
- Broken mobile experience
- No way to contact you
- Generic placeholder text
- Works on some phones
- Auto-playing slider (annoying)
- Generic stock photos
- Forms don't submit
- Social links go nowhere
- Loads quickly, looks sharp
- Works on all devices
- Working contact form
- Menu, hours, location easy to find
- Professional appearance
- Smooth scroll animations
- Gallery with lightbox
- Menu organized by category
- Reservation request form
- Real testimonials
- Beautiful parallax animations
- Events calendar
- Newsletter signup
- Searchable menu with filters
- Smooth date picker
- Real-time reservation system
- Shows actual availability
- Allergen information built-in
- Private dining inquiries
- Gift card page
- Blog for content marketing
- Reservation management
- Waitlist with SMS notifications
- Instagram feed integration
- Owner dashboard
- Multiple location support
- Customer accounts
- Loyalty program
- Online gift cards
- Centralized dashboard
Quick Comparison
| Budget | Speed | Mobile | Reservations | Online Orders | Multi-Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 5+ seconds | Broken | No | No | No |
| $100 | 3-4 seconds | Partial | No | No | No |
| $200 | 1-2 seconds | Perfect | Contact form | No | No |
| $500 | Under 1 sec | Perfect | Request form | No | No |
| $700 | Under 1 sec | Perfect | Request form | No | No |
| $1,000 | Under 1 sec | Perfect | Real-time | No | No |
| $2,000 | Under 1 sec | Perfect | Full system | No | No |
| $5,000 | Under 500ms | Perfect | Multi-location | No | Yes |
| $10,000 | Under 300ms | App-like | Full system | Full | Yes |
Honest Recommendations
Choose based on what the website means to your business
Skip These
- $20: Hurts your reputation. Use Google Business Profile instead.
- $100: Forgettable placeholder. Only if need "something" online.
Start Here
- Professional, trustworthy, works on all devices.
- This is what your customers expect.
Compete on Experience
- Upscale dining, special occasions, competitive markets.
- Customers remember your site.
When You Need Features
- Manage reservations, content marketing, loyalty program.
- Multiple locations or revenue-driving features.
The Bottom Line
$200 - $500
$500 - $1,000
$1,000 - $2,000
$2,000 - $5,000+
Ready to Build Yours?
This project demonstrates what different budgets deliver. Let's discuss what your business actually needs, no upselling, just honest recommendations.