QR Codes for Restaurants
QR codes let restaurants do more with less paper. Guests scan at the table for a live menu, place an online order, join the WiFi or leave a review, so your team spends less time on admin and more time on service.
How to use it
List your key touchpoints
Decide where guests need a code — tables, the entrance, takeaway counter, receipts or the windows.
Create each QR code
Use a PDF code for the menu, a WiFi code for the network and a URL code for reviews or ordering.
Print branded cards
Add your logo, colours and a one-line instruction to each card or sticker.
Update and review
Keep menu links stable so updates never need a reprint, and check scan counts over time.
Tips for best results
Keep a paper menu backup
Not every guest wants to use a phone, so keep a few printed menus on hand.
Make the Wi-Fi code obvious
A WiFi card at the table removes the most common question your staff gets asked.
Turn receipts into reviews
A review code on the receipt or bill wallet captures feedback at the right moment.
Speed up the menu page
A light, mobile-first menu loads fast even on weak signal inside a busy venue.
Best practices
Clean, durable cards
Table items get handled and wiped constantly, so use laminated or wipe-clean stock.
High contrast under low light
Restaurant lighting can be dim, so keep dark codes on light cards for reliable scanning.
One clear action per card
Split menu, WiFi and review codes onto separate cards instead of crowding one.
Test the whole journey
Scan each code on a real phone to confirm the menu, network and review pages all open cleanly.
Design examples
Table menu card
A table tent linking to the live digital menu and today's specials.
Wi-Fi card
A small card that joins guests to the guest network instantly.
Review card
A code on the bill wallet inviting guests to rate their visit.
Frequently asked questions
The most common uses are digital menus, online ordering, joining guest WiFi and collecting reviews. Many venues combine all four with separate codes at the right touchpoints.
Yes. They let venues update prices and dishes instantly, cut reprint costs and keep menus hygienic, so they remain a practical choice alongside a few printed copies.
Publish the menu as a mobile-friendly page or a compressed PDF, then use a PDF or URL QR code that opens it. Update the file at the same link whenever it changes.
Static codes are free, private and never expire, which is ideal for a fixed menu link. Dynamic codes help if you need editable destinations and scan analytics, which usually come with a paid service.
Usually three to four: one for the menu, one for WiFi, one for reviews and, if you take orders online, one that opens the ordering page. Keep each one separate and clearly labelled.