- DR 45+
- contextually relevant (anchor text too!)
- not from multi-category / multi-niche websites
- from websites with a min. of 1,000 traffic in ahrefs
Most diners don’t scroll past the first few results when they search “best Italian restaurant near me” or “brunch spots in {{your city}}.” Our local SEO services for restaurants help you earn the visibility you need, so you reach people at just the right moment.
We start with the platforms that matter most for foot traffic. Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is where the majority of local discovery happens, so it needs to look complete and appealing. We’re talking descriptive categories, updated menus, real photos of your food and space, accurate hours, Q&A sections, and glowing customer reviews.
Our content team then works on sending Google (and generative AI platforms) clear signals about where your restaurant is located and what type of dining experience you deliver. That means effective location pages, proper schema, mobile-friendly layouts, and well-researched content that speaks directly to local search intent.
Beyond your own properties, we build your presence across the web. Consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone number) listings on sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor reinforce your credibility. Mentions and high-quality backlinks from relevant food blogs and city guides tell search engines you’re a local favorite.
Combine these elements, and your restaurant becomes easier to find and much more likely to attract diners day after day. Contact us today to get started.
We kick off with a discovery call where we learn about your restaurant, target neighborhoods, signature dishes, service times, local competition, and the searches you want to rank for. Then we run a full local SEO audit covering your Google Business Profile, website, citation footprint, and content gaps.
We also analyze your competitors to see where they’re ranking and what’s working for them. This gives us a clear roadmap for getting you visible in the searches that matter most.
Our experienced SEO professionals optimize your Google Business Profile with complete information, compelling descriptions, professional photos, and accurate details. We’ll set up posts, manage Q&A sections, and, where necessary, suggest a review management strategy.
On your website, we’ll optimize key pages (your homepage, menu, location page, and about section) with local keywords and high-quality content that matches what diners search for. If you serve multiple neighborhoods or have more than one location, we’ll create dedicated pages for each so Google knows exactly where you operate.
Our team of niche-experienced writers and editors produces high-quality content optimized for “near me” searches and city-specific keywords. Blog posts about your ingredients, cooking techniques, seasonal menus, and neighborhood events all help show expertise and local relevance while targeting long-tail searches.
Each post links strategically to your main pages to strengthen your site’s structure and help Google understand your topical authority in the local food scene.
Your restaurant’s local visibility strengthens as external signals increase. We’ll build consistent citations across major directories like Yelp and TripAdvisor to establish your (Name, Address, Phone number) NAP data everywhere diners look.
We then secure high-quality backlinks from local food blogs, city dining guides, and regional publications through targeted outreach. These placements build authority and drive referral traffic from people already interested in dining locally.
You’ll receive monthly reports tracking keyword rankings, traffic growth, Google Business Profile insights, and competitor performance. We keep everything transparent, so you see exactly what’s working and where you’re gaining ground.
The estimated turnaround for content and citation work is typically 4 weeks from project start. Ongoing content production and backlink building continue monthly based on your package. For custom campaigns, we’ll provide specific timelines and deliverables in your proposal.
I’ve worked with Spacebar for years now on various businesses ranging from smaller one off local shops to larger multi-location scenarios across Canada. It’s so difficult to find A-players today that truly know what they’re doing, and Chris and Amanda have consistently delivered. Attached my first invoice from back in July 2022 and I’m still here working with Spacebar today. KeepitReal
Saw amazing results while working with Chris and Amanda. More specifically, our website saw a 1500x increase in organic traffic. Highly recommend Spacebar Collective and I’m looking forward to working again with them in the future.
I connected with Amanda because I was in need of some brand consulting and design help for my new tile and flooring business. Amanda was incredibly professional, wonderful to communicate with, and I could not be happier with the work that Spacebar Collective did for me! Spacebar Collective definitely has my business from here on out and I am excited to continue working with Amanda and her team in streamlining my website with effective content and strong local SEO. Thank you Spacebar Collective for making this process so personable and fun! -Brayden
I have had the pleasure of working with Chris and Amanda at Spacebar for a few years now, and I have been so impressed with everything they’ve done. Incredible results and incredible people.
Chris and Spacebar Collective have been a tremendous unlock for our business. We’ve 5x’ed our organic traffic in under 5 months working with Spacebar Collective. Chris is an out-of-the-box thinker and remarkably creative when it comes to getting great placements with real and relevant brands…
I worked with Chris and Amanda on multiple SEO projects this year in which they were instrumental to our success. They led the strategy and execution behind our site content refresh, refreshing and re-optimizing over 150 landing pages and blogs for the site. This work directly led to a 30% increase in site traffic in just a few months’ time. They also helped test and implement an AI-assisted content workflow for our content team, offering expert advice on prompts and processes to ensure the content was fully optimized and was of the highest quality. I would absolutely hire and work with Chris and Amanda again given the opportunity!
I was in need of some brand consulting & a bit of a redesign/facelift for my small business, Amanda & her team were exceptionally personable and communicative through the entire process. They’ve set me up for immediate and long term success and helped me add life to my overall business identity! I’ll definitely be back for future branding!!
Great team, best service!
Get a technical audit report to identify and solve hidden bottlenecks that may be affecting your SEO performance. Our audits are thorough and have the potential to significantly improve your rankings.
Absolutely. Chains have brand recognition, but they often miss the local optimization and authentic community presence that independent restaurants can leverage. We focus on relevant, well-researched content, neighborhood-specific pages, and contextual backlinks that highlight what makes your restaurant unique.
When someone searches “best restaurant in {{specific neighborhood}},” Google tends to favor locally relevant results over generic chain locations. Your advantage is authenticity and connection to the community. We help make sure search engines recognize that.
You’ll get a complete SEO campaign built around ranking higher in Google Maps, Google Search and AI platforms. That includes an audit of your Google Business Profile, full website optimization, citation building across major restaurant directories, content production for your location, and backlink outreach. Everything is designed to drive more reservations and foot traffic.
Your Google Business Profile is the first impression diners see when they search “restaurants near me.” A complete GBP with accurate information, photos, menu details, compelling descriptions, and strong reviews tells Google that your restaurant is legitimate and worth ranking. Optimizing GBP also improves map placement and reservations.
That’s exactly the point. Delivery apps take roughly 15%-30% of every order, which cuts deep into already thin margins. Local SEO brings customers directly to your website or through your door by making you visible when they search.
When you rank well locally, you’re building an owned growth channel that doesn’t cost you a percentage of every sale. Over time, strong local SEO reduces your dependency on delivery platforms while bringing in higher-margin dine-in and direct takeout customers.
A blog is an undeniably important part of improving your restaurant’s search presence. It lets you target longer search queries like “best pasta in {{neighborhood}}” or “gluten-free brunch spots near me” that your main pages may not capture. It also builds topical authority by showing search engines that you know your cuisine and your local dining scene.
We produce high-quality blog content that’s straightforward and hyper-relevant to your audience. Each post links back to your main service pages, which strengthens your site’s internal structure and helps everything rank better.
Local SEO for restaurants generally starts showing results in 3 to 6 months, depending on where you’re starting. If your GBP is under-optimized or you’re missing citations and location content, early wins may come quickly.
Highly competitive markets, however, take around 6 to 18 months for meaningful results. In any case, the timeline for results depends on your current online presence and how established your competitors are.
