Good restaurant websites?

Can someone recommend some really good restaurant websites?
Doesn't matter where.
I haven't seen a single decent restaurant website ANYWHERE!

Thanks.

OM

I am not a pro in the graphics design area, but I like websites that make it easy to check out the menu and prices for a place before we visit it... or include some reviews by local media to help explain the place.

Since one of my favorite Roadfood Stops is the Moonlite BBQ in Owensboro,KY I'll include their website as an example of one I like.
www.moonlite.com

A local Chicago area place www.bobchinns.com has a fun website.

You are welcome to check out mine...and then you can tell me what you do or don't like!
www.justusrestaurant.com

Tavern that has pretty tasty chili dogs and alot of history: www.rockfordcornerbar.com

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Originally posted by KAYLINDA

You are welcome to check out mine...and then you can tell me what you do or don't like!
www.justusrestaurant.com

Being on dial-up (until next week), graphics are way too sloooowwww loading... Exited the site before it was done...

Kaylinda,
That's a nice website, and an attractive looking restaurant. But no Breaded Fried Pork loin sandwich? Or did I miss it?
The Bear

If you are around Knoxville, the attached might be helpful:

http://www.knoxvilletennessee.com/RestaurantGuide/restaurants.html

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

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Originally posted by KAYLINDA

You are welcome to check out mine...and then you can tell me what you do or don't like!
www.justusrestaurant.com

Quite a varied menu, there. The first thing I go to in any restaurant site is the menu. I like to see pics of the actual item being described (hint, hint...).

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Originally posted by jeepguy

A local Chicago area place www.bobchinns.com has a fun website.

No pics needed here, though...
Oh yea!!!!!!!

Another round of the guava juice for me, please!

No breaded pork loin sandwich...just a breaded pork cutlet. And pics of food are coming! Thanks everyone!

www.dixiedining.com

Excellent site for finding roadfood places throughout the south

Link for CT.
http://www.ctmenusonline.com/home.htm

Oops, forgot this one.
http://www.chowbaby.com/

To see a lot of restaurant websites, go to http://www.saucecafe.com/restguide.php , then select a Cuisine such as "American" and "GO". All of the listings with a logo have a website, so click away.

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Originally posted by Extreme Glow

To see a lot of restaurant websites, go to http://www.saucecafe.com/restguide.php , then select a Cuisine such as "American" and "GO". All of the listings with a logo have a website, so click away.

It appears these are regional, though.

Yes, they are regional, but that does not appear to be a criteria for the poster. In fact, s/he states "Doesn't matter where." The poster is asking for websites, not restaurants.

Thanks for all the replies.
Still haven't found any decent websites! :)

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Originally posted by KAYLINDA

You are welcome to check out mine...and then you can tell me what you do or don't like!
www.justusrestaurant.com

This is an example of why Kansas is one of my favorite states. I hope to explore more of it someday, and when I do, "JustUs" will be on the list of things to do.

www.bernssteakhouse.com

Dinosaur BBQ has a nice website and three locations; Rochester, Syracuse (the original), and New York City (the newest). This is not a chain, but a really good BBQ place which has expanded slowly over about 20 years. All three locations are closely watched and managed by the original founder.

Dinosaur BBQ has been reviewed on Roadfood.com and received kudos from several posters for their food.

http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/

How about http://www.kidseatfree.info ? :)

QM2,

I can understand you wanting to find a "good" website, but after viewing the examples posted by the members here I fail to appreciate what it is that 'makes a good website'. Perhaps you could describe the characteristics that would make one "good" in your judgement?
The Mayor

Thanks for the reply.
I was searching the web for good restaurant websites.
When I came accross your website and decided to make my original post.

I'm a web designer and have a restaurant customer.
I was looking for some inspiration.

'Good' in my judgement.
Well it's one of those things hard to define. :)

The best example I've come accross is:

www.taorestaurant.com

OK... it's all Flash.
But... I really think it's smooth and sophisticated.

I had been thinking along the same lines as The Mayor, but now I understand what you are looking for. You are interested in the restaurant web site as art, a marketing tool, and as a courious professional. Most of us were thinking food. I, for one, now appreciate your situation. Today "everyone" is a web designer thanks to software, and web design is now done more by amatures than pros. I appreciate the "art" and skill involved in that taor restaurant site that you posted, but as a simple customer, I like the simple "justus" site better. To echo an earlier poster, I have dialup at home, and appreciate sites that have a simple home page with basic info, that loads quickly. Put the high bandwidth stuff on other pages. An Example: www.bullrunrestaurant.com or www.cockenkettle.com . Not to advertise, but my own site www.millburytravel.vacation.com is a "do it myself" site based on a template provided by my consortium, Vacation.com. I have other options that have been offered to me over the years that cost from $6.95 to over $7000 a month. As a small business person who talks to other travel agents, I know of a few who have done well on the web, but for most, after the initial few dollars, web spending does not give very good returns. Maybe the typical small restauranter feels the same way. BUT.....you have me thinking!!

thanks for the reply.
it's always a balance... you can't spend a kings ransom on a website if you are a small business.
my worst enemy: your best friend.
everyone always has a best friend (brother, cousin, best friend etc) who can do web 'design'.
i think you should always get a professional to do a website.
owners should think of it as an investment that will be paid back in business.

:)

Anyway, OM2, do you like Roadfood? Now that you are here, join on in!

the website is excellent.
i'd like to come to the states much more!
i was in boston last year for two weeks.
absolutely loved it.

although, i still don't understand why you guys have road signs just for chinese people: ped xing.

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Originally posted by OM2

Thanks for the reply.
I was searching the web for good restaurant websites.
When I came accross your website and decided to make my original post.

I'm a web designer and have a restaurant customer.
I was looking for some inspiration.

'Good' in my judgement.
Well it's one of those things hard to define. :)

The best example I've come accross is:

www.taorestaurant.com

OK... it's all Flash.
But... I really think it's smooth and sophisticated.

Two thoughts about Flash.

1) I hate Flash intros... they add nothing to the experience... nothing but annoying dancing baloney. Too many coders get caught up in the gee whiz and forget about the mission of the website.

2) A lot of your viewers will not have Flash. Many large corporations and government agencies do not allow Flash on their machines. My employer is one... the IT department has all PCs locked down tight. When I go to the website you thought was great, all I see is a gray screen. Nothing else. Defeats the purpose of the website.