Restaurants near you

What’s the best way to find restaurants near me or food delivery near me?

 

First, you want to decide what kind of food you are in the mood for: are you looking for Mexican restaurants near you, American restaurants near you, or Italian restaurants near you? Or maybe it’s a special occasion and you just want one of the best restaurants near you.

If you’ll be going to sit down in the restaurant, you want to look for the right atmosphere. Is the restaurant small and intimate, or large and festive? What kind of experience do you want?

You can get information on a restaurant you haven’t been to before on the restaurant’s own website or on a review website like BBB.org. Pay attention to the things that are most important to you: price, quality of food, atmosphere, etc. You can also look up a restaurant’s inspection records online to help you make an educated choice.

Don’t forget to ask friends and family for their opinions, too. People you trust will often be the most reliable in making suggestions.

Check the BBB Business Profile to find the business's website and information. See the directory listing above or do a search by business name. 

 

I've decided on a restaurant, now what? 

Once you’ve decided on a restaurant, you can avoid possible frustration by calling ahead to check on a few things.

Confirm how late they are open

Ask if they have a wait for a table

See if you can make a reservation. 

You may also want to ask about the parking situation.

 

I'd rather have food delivered. What places do takeout near me? 

If you have decided you don’t even want to go to a restaurant and want to have food delivered instead, there are a few specific things to consider. A meal might look great on a menu but be disappointing once it’s been driven for 45 minutes to get to your home. Focusing on restaurants nearby will help ensure your food tastes fresh. 

Just like with a sit-down restauarant, check the BBB Business Profile to find the business's website and information. See the directory listing above or do a search by business name. 

Different types of food travel better than others, too. Items that get soggy quickly or are only good when piping hot may lose their appeal in transit.

While your first instinct may be to order through a food delivery site or app, you should check the restaurant’s website or call them to see if ordering from them directly will save you money. You can also ask for an estimate on how long you’ll be waiting for your food to manage your expectations.

 

For more information

Learn more about choosing a meal delivery service.

Read BBB's tip on choosing a food delivery service.

Visit BBB's consumer HQ for more consumer tips and resources.