How to List Your Restaurant on Google Maps and Attract More Diners
Foodhub for Business
September 5, 2025
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It’s Friday night, people are starving, and what’s the first thing they do? Grab their phone and type in “restaurants near me.” If your place doesn’t show up, well… you might as well be serving invisible burgers. That’s why getting your restaurant on Google Maps isn’t just a bonus, it’s a must. The best bit? Setting it up is easier than cooking instant noodles.
So, let’s walk through it step by step, and then I’ll share a few tricks to make sure diners don’t just find you, but actually end up at your tables.
Simply put: if you’re not on Maps, you’re missing out on customers already hungry for what you serve.
Ready to put your restaurant on the map? Follow this comprehensive guide to list your business on Google Maps and attract more diners.
Head to Google Business Profile and click “Manage Now.” Search for your restaurant’s name. If it doesn’t appear, click “Add your business to Google” and follow the prompts.
Pick the category that best represents your restaurant: “Restaurant,” “Pizza Restaurant,” “Indian Restaurant,” etc. Choosing correctly helps you appear in the right searches and attract the right diners.
Add your business name (matching your signage), address, phone number, website, and menu link. Don’t forget to tick services like Dine-in, Takeaway, and Delivery. Place your pin accurately on the map so no one ends up wandering around looking lost.
Google requires verification via postcard, phone, email, or instant methods. Verification unlocks full control of your profile and prevents fake or duplicate listings.
Here’s where you make your restaurant shine.
Did you know that around 77% of diners read online reviews before choosing where to eat? Even more eye-opening, 88% trust those reviews just as much as a mate’s recommendation. That’s why keeping your Google reviews positive (and replying to them) is absolutely vital.
Pro Tip: The UK’s Top 10 Restaurant Review Sites You Should Be On
Do these consistently, and your restaurant won’t just show up; it’ll stand out.
Getting your restaurant listed on Google Maps is just the start. To maximise results, really, you need ongoing support, from digital marketing for restaurants to loyalty schemes and beyond.
That’s where Foodhub for Business steps in. We help you send SMS and email promos, manage reviews, and keep your brand front and centre, without paying hefty commissions. Think of it as your own marketing department, just without the big salary bill.
Google Maps isn’t just a map; it’s one of the most powerful restaurant marketing tools out there. List your business, optimise it, and keep it updated. Do that, and you’ll attract more diners, boost orders, and make sure your tables (and tills) never sit empty.
Want an extra hand with the heavy lifting? Partner with Foodhub, we makes it easy to manage your marketing, from SMS and email promos to loyalty schemes, so you can focus on serving great food while we help bring in the diners.