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Open the app and enable your location to instantly discover restaurants, cafés, bars, and hidden gems nearby. Every listing shows real photos of dishes, authentic reviews, menus, and ratings, so you can decide what to eat before you even step inside. You can also see special deals and limited-time offers nearby, making it easy to enjoy great food at the best value.

Absolutely! Filter by cuisine, dish type, venue style, or specific cravings. Whether it’s sushi, burgers, pizza, or late-night eats, you’ll find it all — along with real dish photos and diner reviews to help you choose confidently. You can also combine filters to find exactly what you want, discover trending spots, or uncover hidden gems.

Restaurant Reviews is all about authentic dining experiences. You see real photos uploaded by actual diners, honest reviews, and accurate menus. No fake hype, no outdated info — just trusted intel from people actually eating there. On top of that, every time you share your own photos or reviews, you earn points, rewards, and build influence in the foodie community, helping others make better dining decisions.

Don’t worry! You can add the restaurant yourself and earn points for contributing. Your additions help grow the world’s largest food review platform and unlock rewards, vouchers, and Foodie Status, while helping other diners discover great food. The more you contribute, the more recognition and perks you get.

Definitely! One of the app’s key features is that you can view real photos of dishes uploaded by other diners before placing an order. This helps you choose confidently, avoid disappointment, and explore new dishes with certainty. Sharing your own food photos not only helps the community but also earns points and boosts your Foodie Status.

Yes! Restaurant Reviews highlights popular spots, trending dishes, and hidden gems in your area. You can browse by ratings, number of reviews, or trending status, always with real photos and authentic feedback from diners, so you know what’s truly worth trying.

Absolutely! You can filter restaurants that offer time-limited promotions, happy hour specials, or exclusive discounts. Pair these with your Foodie Credits and rewards to maximize your dining experience. The app ensures you never miss a great deal or special menu item.

Yes! You can search by city, suburb, or postcode — perfect for planning trips, work lunches, or weekend adventures. Browse listings, see real dish photos, reviews, and promotions, and save your favorites for later.

Tap the heart icon to save any restaurant to your favorites. Your saved list helps you quickly find places you love or plan future visits. Favorites are private, but you can share them with friends to help them discover great spots and earn bonus points together.

Absolutely! You can browse restaurants, view menus and dish photos, filter by cuisine or deals, and save your favorites. Share your selections with friends to vote or coordinate, then post your experiences and photos afterward to earn points, rewards, and build your influence in the foodie community.

Absolutely. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, family outing, birthday celebration, or casual brunch, you can explore venues that suit the occasion — complete with real dish photos, reviews, and current offers to help you choose confidently.

We understand how important allergy awareness is. Restaurant Reviews encourages restaurants to include detailed allergy and ingredient information within their menus and listings, and our platform supports merchants in adding this information to help diners make safer choices. You can also browse real diner photos and reviews to better understand how dishes are prepared. However, as menus may change and updates may not always be reflected immediately, we strongly recommend contacting the restaurant directly to confirm allergy details before ordering. Your safety is our priority, and we aim to support informed and confident dining decisions.

Absolutely. You can filter restaurants and dishes based on preferences such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, kosher, and more. Each listing includes real diner photos and authentic reviews, so you can see how dishes are prepared before ordering and make confident choices that align with your lifestyle.

Yes. You can filter restaurants by price range to match your budget — whether you’re looking for an affordable lunch spot or a premium dining experience. Each listing also includes real diner photos and reviews, helping you evaluate portion size, presentation, and overall value before you decide where to eat.

Absolutely. Restaurant profiles display current opening hours so you can quickly see what’s open nearby. You can also search for restaurants open late or plan ahead for future visits. Combined with real photos, reviews, and promotions, this helps you make confident dining decisions at any time of day.

Yes. You can filter restaurants based on whether they offer dine-in, takeaway, or delivery services. This makes it easy to match your dining plans — whether you’re going out, picking up, or ordering in. You’ll still have access to real dish photos and authentic reviews to help you choose before placing your order.

Definitely. You can switch between list view and map view to explore restaurants visually based on your location. The map makes it easy to discover nearby spots, hidden gems, and trending venues, while still allowing you to tap into each profile to see real food photos, reviews, menus, and current promotions.

Absolutely. Many venues include accessibility information such as wheelchair access, step-free entry, accessible restrooms, and parking availability. That’s why we provide features that allow restaurants to share accessibility information, and we actively encourage businesses to keep these details updated. You can also explore photos and reviews from other diners to better understand the layout and environment. For specific accessibility needs, we always recommend confirming directly with the venue before visiting. Our goal is to help diners make informed, comfortable, and confident dining decisions.

Yes! Many restaurants indicate whether they offer outdoor or patio seating, or are pet-friendly, and our platform provides features for merchants to highlight these details so diners can plan ahead. You can also browse real diner photos and reviews to see the space and atmosphere before you go, helping you choose the perfect spot for a sunny brunch, casual meal, or outing with your furry friend. Restaurant Reviews makes it easy to discover venues that match both your dining preferences and lifestyle.

Use the search bar and type the dish name or main ingredient. The app will show restaurants that serve it, along with diner photos and reviews mentioning that dish. You can then filter by location, rating, or deals to find the best option near you.

Yes. When you search or browse, you can sort by distance (nearest first), overall rating, number of reviews, or relevance. This helps you quickly find the closest spot, the highest-rated option, or the most reviewed (and often most trusted) venue in your area.

Restaurant info is provided by the business and our community. If you notice incorrect opening hours, menu items, or other details, you can report it in the app (usually via the restaurant profile or a "Suggest an edit" option). Our team and the restaurant can then update the listing so everyone gets accurate information.

Many restaurant profiles show whether they accept reservations or host events. Use filters or check the venue's profile for booking links, event listings, or contact details. For special occasions, we recommend contacting the restaurant directly to confirm availability and any requirements.

You can read reviews and look for mentions of "family-friendly," "kids menu," "large group," or "birthday." Some venues also add these as features on their profile. Filtering by occasion (e.g. family outing) and reading recent reviews with photos will give you a good idea before you book or visit.

The app is available in English and may support other languages depending on your region. You can change the display language in Profile > Settings > Language. Search works in the selected language; restaurant names and some content may appear in the local language where applicable.

Try browsing by "trending" or "hidden gems" where we highlight lesser-known but highly rated venues. You can also filter by fewer reviews to discover newer or under-the-radar spots, and read reviews from active contributors who often mention off-the-beaten-path favourites.

You can save several restaurants to your favourites and open each profile to compare photos, ratings, reviews, and offers. We don't currently offer a formal side-by-side comparison view, but your saved list makes it easy to switch between options and decide.

When you see a verified badge on a review, it means we have additional confidence that the reviewer actually visited the restaurant (e.g. through booking or check-in data where available). These reviews can help you trust that the feedback is based on a real dining experience.

Yes. Once you've saved restaurants and posted reviews, the app uses your preferences and behaviour to personalise recommendations. You'll see "Recommended for you" or similar sections that reflect your taste in cuisines, price range, and dining style - so the more you use and contribute, the better the suggestions get.

Yes. You can filter or sort to see restaurants that are open right now or opening soon. Combined with real photos and reviews, this helps you decide where to eat without guessing whether a place is still serving.

Open the restaurant profile and tap the share icon. You can send the link via message, email, or social apps. Your friend can open it in the app or browser to see the same photos, reviews, and offers - and you can earn bonus points when they sign up.

Some venues show busyness or wait-time info when available. You can also check recent reviews and photos for clues, or call the restaurant to confirm. We're working on adding more real-time availability where restaurants provide it.

Try broadening your search: use a nearby suburb or city, remove some filters, or search by cuisine instead of location. You can also add a missing restaurant yourself and earn points - your contribution helps other diners find great food.

You can save restaurants to your favourites and turn on notifications in Profile > Settings so you get alerts for new openings, deals, or recommendations in your area. That way you never miss a new spot or limited-time offer.

Many profiles include parking or transport info when restaurants provide it. You can also read recent reviews - diners often mention parking, public transport, or accessibility. For specific needs, we recommend confirming with the venue.

Some restaurant profiles mention private dining, function rooms, or group bookings. Use the search or filters where available, and check the venue's profile for contact details. For large groups or events, we recommend contacting the restaurant directly to confirm capacity and booking.

Yes! Many restaurant listings indicate whether they offer BYO options, including details about corkage fees where available. You can look for this information in the venue features section of each restaurant profile. Diner reviews also often mention BYO policies, making it easy to plan your evening. If you visit a BYO venue and the information is not listed, consider updating the venue details to help fellow diners - and earn points for your contribution!

Yes! Some restaurant profiles include information about entertainment options such as live music, trivia nights, karaoke, or DJ sets. You can browse venue features and read diner reviews that mention entertainment experiences. Tips left by other diners are especially helpful for knowing which nights feature live performances. If you discover a great entertainment venue, share the details in your review to help the community!

Absolutely! You can filter by cuisine type or meal occasion to discover breakfast and brunch spots near you. Many restaurants list their breakfast and brunch menus with photos and pricing. Diner reviews are especially helpful for brunch recommendations, as reviewers often share tips about popular dishes, wait times, and the best times to visit. Save your favourites for easy weekend planning!

Many restaurant profiles include information about amenities such as free Wi-Fi. You can check the venue features section on a restaurant profile or read diner reviews where contributors often mention connectivity. If you find a great caf‚ or restaurant with reliable Wi-Fi, mention it in your review to help other diners who work remotely or need to stay connected.

Yes! Many venues highlight their scenic setting, rooftop terrace, waterfront dining, or garden area in their profile and photos. You can browse real diner photos to see the views and atmosphere before visiting. Reviews from other diners often describe the setting and recommend the best seats or times to visit for the most scenic experience.

Yes! Restaurant profiles display their operating hours, and many venues update their hours for public holidays. You can check the opening hours section on each profile to see holiday schedules. We also recommend checking recent reviews or contacting the restaurant directly closer to the date, as holiday hours may change at short notice.

Yes! New restaurants are highlighted on the platform as they are added. You can look for a "New" badge on recently added listings or browse the latest additions in your area. Being one of the first to review a new restaurant is a great way to earn points, build your Foodie Status, and help the community discover fresh dining options.

Some restaurant profiles include payment method information such as cash, card, EFTPOS, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Diner reviews may also mention payment options. If this information is not listed, we recommend contacting the restaurant directly before visiting, especially if you rely on a specific payment method. You can also help by adding payment details to your review after visiting.

Some restaurants mention media features, awards, or appearances on food shows in their profiles. You can also find these through diner reviews where contributors often highlight that a restaurant has been featured on TV or in magazines. Trending and highly rated restaurants on our platform often overlap with media-favourite spots, so browsing top-rated venues is a great way to discover them.

Many restaurants share their complete menus on their profiles, including dish names, descriptions, prices, and dietary information. In addition, real photos of dishes uploaded by other diners give you a visual preview of what to expect before ordering. Menu availability depends on whether the restaurant has provided and maintained their information. If you notice a menu is missing or outdated, you can flag it via the "Suggest an edit" option to help keep the platform accurate for everyone.