The 10 Best WordPress Restaurant Plugins
Last Updated May 30th, 2022
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One of the most common clients for any WordPress developer or agency is restaurants. It seems like WordPress experts have been building restaurant websites since the dawn of the web. Fortunately, over time, these types of client projects have become much easier. Thanks to pre-built themes and plugins it is possible to make a restaurant website with incredible functionality quite quickly and easily. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best WordPress restaurant plugins available today. With these plugins, you should be able to wrap up your projects quickly and make your clients very happy.
Popular WordPress Restaurant Plugins
The following WordPress restaurant plugins are some of the most popular available at WordPress.org right now. All of the plugins on this list are available to download and use for free. Many of them have premium, or pro, versions that offer extended functionality but you should be able to get pretty far with the free versions.
Five Star Restaurant Reservations
The Five Star Restaurant Reservations plugin is the first of the WordPress restaurant plugins on our list. It lets you build a custom reservation form for a WordPress site. You can create the reservation form specifically to meet the needs of your site and customers. You can use this plugin to set up confirmations for your site owner and their customers. On the front end, this plugin comes with a shortcode to embed the form on your website. In addition to the shortcode, a full-fledged block is available as well for those using the new block editor. This plugin’s developer has other restaurant-related plugins but this one is their most popular.
Plugin Details
This plugin was initially released by its creator in May of 2014. It is now on version 2.6.20 and last experienced a revision on April 12th, 2024. The latest version runs on WordPress 6.5.2. This plugin is now running on over 10,000 WordPress sites. It has had over 878,740 downloads. There have been 8 assistance requests with a 38% response rate. Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin has below average support from its owner. Reviews for Five Star Restaurant Reservations – WordPress Booking Plugin are very positive. Many of the end-users who left a review found this plugin to be useful.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There have been 2 recorded security or vulnerability issues with Five Star Restaurant Reservations. All of those security problems have been fixed. Here are the details:
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/22 | Missing Authorization to Stored Cross-Site Scripting This was a high concern issue that was fixed in version 2.4.11. | Yes |
| 12/21/21 | Subscriber+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting This was a medium concern issue that was fixed in version 2.4.7. | Yes |
A premium version of Five Star Restaurant Reservations offers additional features over the free release. The premium edition has new layout options, custom field support, and email templates. There are also options to export your reservations to a PDF or spreadsheet. In addition to all of that, this plugin comes with Mailchimp integration. You can automatically subscribe your customers making a reservation request to your newsletter.
The Restaurant Menu plugin, by GloriaFood, provides a clean and simple interface to add a menu to your store’s website. On top of a menu, this plugin also has support for handling online food ordering and reservations. The menu builder is built on a drag-and-drop editor for ease of use. Online food ordering includes a single-page checkout and support for returning customers. The reservation is simple but effective in taking customer requests online. So, in essence, this is an all-in-one restaurant website solution despite the name of the plugin.
Plugin Details
This product was first published by its developer in February of 2018. It is currently on version 2.4.2 and last had an update on April 15th, 2024. The newest release runs on WordPress 6.4.4 and requires at least PHP 5.5.0 to function on your server. This plugin is now functioning on over 10,000 WordPress sites. It has had over 297,990 downloads. There have not been many assistance requests from end-users. Reviews for this plugin are very positive. Many of the end-users who left a piece of feedback found this plugin to be excellent.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There have been 3 recorded security or vulnerability issues with Restaurant Menu by GloriaFood. All of those security problems have been fixed. Here are the details:
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/23 | Authenticated (Contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting This was a medium concern issue that was fixed in version 2.3.5. | Yes |
| 10/31/22 | Missing Authorization on AJAX Actions This was a medium concern issue that was fixed in version 2.3.0. | Yes |
| 10/31/22 | Cross-Site Request Forgery This was a high concern issue that was fixed in version 2.3.1. | Yes |
Here is the second Five Star WordPress restaurant plugin on our list today. Five Star Restaurant Menu lets you quickly build a restaurant menu for display on your site. It supports unlimited menus and items and handles responsive layouts just fine. This is important for restaurant websites that need to work well on mobile devices. Menus can have individual photos and pricing options as well. The Five Star Restaurant Menu plugin also has features for handling online ordering. Finally, there is a full-featured cart and checkout system built in. This makes the plugin very feature-complete and good enough to meet the needs of most WordPress-powered restaurant sites.
Plugin Details
This plugin was first released by its creator in December of 2013. It is currently on version 2.4.16 and last underwent a change on April 4th, 2024. The latest release works on WordPress 6.5.2 and requires at least PHP 7.4 to operate on your server. This plugin is now operating on over 7,000 WordPress websites. It has had over 368,020 downloads. There have not been many help requests from users. Reviews for Restaurant Menu and Food Ordering are very positive. Many of the customers who left a review found this plugin to be excellent.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There has been one recorded security or vulnerability issue with Five Star Restaurant Menu. The security problem was fixed and here are the details.
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 1/11/21 | Unauthenticated Arbitrary Object Deserialization leading to Remote Code Execution This was a critical concern issue that was fixed in version 2.2.1. | Yes |
The premium version of the Five Star Restaurant Menu plugin comes with additional capabilities. Additional menu layouts, unavailable in the free version, are included. Support for accepting payments and showing progress during online ordering is included in the premium release. A filtering and sorting interface is available for customers to have an easier time finding the exact items they want. In addition, the premium version has visual aids like icons, badges, and Google Maps to improve the menu experience.
WP Tripadvisor Review Widgets
Reviews are incredibly important for any restaurant. Many people will not even consider getting food from an establishment before reading the reviews. Thankfully, the WP Tripadvisor Review Widgets plugin makes adding customer reviews to your WordPress site very easy. This is the most unique of the WordPress restaurant plugins we are profiling. Using already designed widgets, you can insert your reviews from Tripadvisor directly into your site’s layout. All of your reviews can be filtered so that you only display the ones you think are the best. The plugin includes over 40 layouts, 20 widget styles, filtering, support for dark mode designers, and includes a shortcode. In addition, this plugin guarantees support for all of the major page builders as well.
Plugin Details
This product was originally published by its developer in December of 2019. It is now on version 11.8.2 and last experienced a change on April 16th, 2024. The most recent version operates on WordPress 6.5.2 and requires at least PHP 5.2 to run on your server. This plugin is actively operating on over 10,000 WordPress websites. It has had over 316,650 downloads. There have been 4 help requests with a 25% response rate. WP Tripadvisor Review Widgets has below average support from its developer. Reviews for WP Tripadvisor Review Widgets are very positive. Many of the customers who left an evaluation found WP Tripadvisor Review Widgets to be excellent.
The Restaurant Menu plugin, by MotoPress, considers itself a comprehensive food ordering system that can work on any WordPress site. You can use this plugin to build an organized collection of menu items. These menu items can include different prices and information to present to users. Then, using that database of menu items, a complete ordering and checkout system can be added to your restaurant website. Out of the box, the plugin supports accepting payments via PayPal or cash on delivery. Finally, the plugin comes with multiple ways to display your menus as well so you aren’t limited in your presentation choices.
Plugin Details
This plugin was first released by its developer in April of 2016. It is currently on version 2.4.4 and last experienced a change on April 11th, 2023. The newest edition works on WordPress 6.2.5. This plugin is currently operating on over 3,000 WordPress sites. It has had over 120,370 downloads. There have not been many help requests from end-users. Reviews for Restaurant Menu and Food Ordering are very positive. Many of the end-users who left a piece of feedback found this plugin to be worthwhile.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There has been one recorded security or vulnerability issue with Restaurant Menu by MotoPress. The security problem was fixed and here are the details.
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/21 | Admin+ Stored Cross Site Scripting This was a medium concern issue that was fixed in version 2.4.2. | Yes |
There are several premium add-ons available for the Restaurant Menu plugin by MotoPress. A food delivery add-on lets you add delivery and pickup options to your menu and ordering interface. There is also a toppings add-on to add the ability to include “extras” with specific menu items.
WPCafe
WPCafe is a WooCommerce-specific plugin and the first of that kind on our list. The developers market this as an “all-in-one solution” for accepting food orders and taking reservations. You can use this plugin to build menus with responsive layouts as well. There is integration with Elementor, the WordPress block editor, and even old-school solutions like shortcodes. You should have no trouble adding items, designing, and including your menu on your site. This plugin also includes a ton of reporting and customization features as well. In total, WPCafe is a very complete and comprehensive restaurant plugin that uses the power of WooCommerce to create a complete e-commerce solution.
Plugin Details
This product was initially released by its creator in May of 2020. It is presently on version 2.2.23 and last saw a revision on March 10th, 2024. The newest update functions on WordPress 6.4.4 and requires at least PHP 7.0 to run on your server. This plugin is currently running on over 7,000 WordPress websites. It has had over 157,840 downloads. There have been 3 assistance requests with a 0% response rate. WPCafe – Restaurant Menu, Online Ordering for WooCommerce, Pickup / Delivery and Table Reservation has below average support from its owner. Reviews for this plugin are very positive. Many of the customers who left a review found WPCafe – Restaurant Menu, Online Ordering for WooCommerce, Pickup / Delivery and Table Reservation to be excellent.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There has been one recorded security or vulnerability issue with WPCafe. The security problem was fixed and here are the details.
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/22 | Cross-Site Scripting This was a high concern issue that was fixed in version 2.1.4. | Yes |
WPCafe Pro comes with a host of additional features for your site. Over 30 menu styles come packaged with the premium version. There are plenty of add-ons as well that let you improve the experience including order bumps, menu discounts, live order notifications, improved WordPress search, customer tipping, email notifications, and more. The list of add-on features is quite extensive so visit the WPCafe site to learn more.
Food Store
Food Store is another of our WordPress restaurant plugins to be a WooCommerce-driven plugin. You can use this plugin, in conjunction with WooCommerce, to create a food delivery and pickup solution. It uses the common features of WooCommerce (categories, products, settings, etc.) which is nice for those already familiar with that way of doing things for an online store. Since this works on top of WooCommerce, you get the benefits that the plugin provides. This means you can combine Food Store with other WooCommerce plugins to build the exact experience you want on your website.
Plugin Details
This plugin was first published by its creator in May of 2020. It is presently on version 1.4.9 and last underwent an update on March 21st, 2024. The newest edition operates on WordPress 6.5.2 and requires at least PHP 7.1 to operate on your server. This plugin is now running on over 2,000 WordPress sites. It has had over 87,790 downloads. There have been 3 assistance requests with a 33% response rate. Food Store – Online Food Delivery & Pickup has below average support from its creator. Reviews for this plugin are very positive. Many of the end-users who left an evaluation found this plugin to be excellent.
Security Issues and Vulnerabilities
There has been one recorded security or vulnerability issue with Food Store. The security problem was fixed and here are the details.
| Date | Description | Fixed? |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/21 | Cross-Site Request Forgery This was a medium concern issue that was fixed in version 1.3.7. | Yes |
Food Store has several premium add-ons available to use in conjunction with the free, base plugin. These add-ons, available inside the free plugin itself, offer support for: store hours, WhatsApp, time-based menus, and handling customer tips.
Food Menu is another plugin tightly integrated with WooCommerce. The menu builder is easy to use and lets you display menus using widgets or shortcodes. Your menus are completely customizable so you can add or remove images, control details, and customize fields and colors. The plugin’s layouts are responsive, offer support for different currencies, and integrate correctly with meta fields. You can even add your own custom CSS. There is support for multiple layouts as well. Online ordering uses WooCommerce, as we mentioned, to complete the shopping experience.
Plugin Details
This product was initially published by its developer in October of 2015. It is now on version 5.1.0 and last underwent an update on April 16th, 2024. The newest edition operates on WordPress 6.5.2. This plugin is presently functioning on over 3,000 WordPress sites. It has had over 78,230 downloads. There have not been many assistance requests from users. Reviews for Food Menu – Restaurant Menu & Online Ordering for WooCommerce are very positive. Many of the customers who left a piece of feedback found Food Menu – Restaurant Menu & Online Ordering for WooCommerce to be excellent.
Food Menu Pro, the premium version of the plugin, has a lot of additional features. Pro comes with more layout choices, a popup page for menu item details, support for AJAX-drive pagination, variable pricing, ingredient and nutrition details, and reviews and ratings. It helps turn Food Menu into a complete restaurant website solution.
RestaurantPress
RestaurantPress is a simple plugin for WordPress for building and displaying menus. It supports three types of layouts: single column, two-column, or grid. You can add images for each menu item and display them in a gallery format. There is support for regular and sale pricing for each item as well. RestaurantPress lets you build more than one menu if that is a requirement of your business.
Plugin Details
This product was initially published by its creator in November of 2015. It is currently on version 1.8.1 and last saw a revision on May 27th, 2020. The most recent version functions on WordPress 5.4.15. This plugin is presently running on over 1,000 WordPress websites. It has had over 51,250 downloads. There have not been many support requests from customers. Reviews for RestaurantPress are very positive. Many of the users who left a review found RestaurantPress to be excellent.
RestaurantPress has a WooCommerce add-on that completes the entire set of features any food site needs. The add-on lets users browsing the site have the ability to actually select and order the items on your menu. Everything runs through WooCommerce’s cart and checkout process.
WPPizza
WPPizza is the last of the WordPress restaurant plugins we’ll be covering. It is specifically made for pizza restaurants but it supports establishments of any type. You can use this plugin to build your menu with multiple categories and pricing options. It supports multiple display layouts so you can present your menus in the perfect way just for you. On top of menus, WPPizza supports displaying opening and closing times for your store. It also can handle multiple tax rates, front-end languages, and discounts and tips. In conclusion, this is a complete package for anyone in the pizza business looking to enhance the capabilities of their WordPress website.
Plugin Details
This product was first released by its creator in March of 2013. It is actively on version 3.18.12 and last had a change on April 11th, 2024. The newest edition operates on WordPress 6.5.2. This plugin is presently functioning on over 1,000 WordPress websites. It has had over 188,960 downloads. There have not been many assistance requests from users. Reviews for WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin are very positive. Many of the users who left an evaluation found WPPizza – A Restaurant Plugin to be excellent.
WPPizza offers a wide variety of premium add-ons and extensions to improve the base plugin. Add-ons include the ability to add toppings, handle delivery, offer cross-sells, manage stock/inventory, provide a rewards program, and much, much more.
Which of These WordPress Restaurant Plugins Is Right for You?
Finally, that’s the end of our rundown of some of the best free, and a few paid WordPress restaurant plugins. Any of these is a great place to start with your next food-related client project.
Check out our own WordPress plugin, White Label, for even more ways to make your client’s website jobs go smoothly. White Label lets you make life easier for you and your clients. Customize the login, admin, menus, and more to build a custom experience for your behind-the-scenes WordPress users.
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