Domain
Confirm registration, renewal and DNS ownership/access.
Restaurant Website Launch Checklist
Pre-Launch • Mobile • Ordering • Links • Ownership
Restaurant Website Launch Checklist
A restaurant website should be tested like an operating system before launch. The goal is to catch wrong prices, broken links, mobile problems, ordering failures and ownership gaps before customers find them.
Quick Answer
Before launch, verify the restaurant's content, mobile experience, forms, phone/directions links, menu, online ordering path, domain and administrator access. Then test the site after DNS or publishing changes and schedule a post-launch review.
Do Not Treat “Published” as “Finished”
Launch is the point where real customers begin using the site. Complete a structured pre-launch check, then verify the live version again after publishing.
Content & Customer Actions
Content
- Restaurant name correct
- Hours current
- Address current
- Phone current
- Menu/prices approved
- Photos accurate
- Policies/contact details reviewed
Actions
- Order button works
- Phone link works
- Directions link works
- Contact/inquiry form works
- Reservation/catering links work
- QR destinations work
- Social links go to correct accounts
Technical & Ownership Check
SSL / HTTPS
Confirm the live site loads securely without certificate warnings.
Mobile
Test navigation, buttons, forms, menu and ordering on real phones.
Desktop
Check major layouts, images and navigation on larger screens too.
Analytics / Search Tools
Verify any measurement or search-management accounts the restaurant plans to use.
Admin Access
Confirm the business has documented access to the site and important connected accounts.
Ordering Test Order
| Customer Side | Restaurant Side |
|---|---|
| Choose item, modifiers, fulfillment and payment. | Verify order arrives with correct details. |
| Receive confirmation. | Verify kitchen/staff routing. |
| See correct timing and instructions. | Know how to cancel/refund/test sold-out workflow. |
Run a Post-Launch Check Too
DNS, redirects, integrations or production settings can behave differently after launch. Re-test the live site, especially order, contact, phone, directions and menu paths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Restaurant Website Launch FAQ
Should I place a real test order before launch?
If online ordering is part of the launch, run a controlled test so both the customer and restaurant sides are verified.
What should be tested on mobile?
Navigation, menu, order buttons, phone links, directions, forms and any QR-linked pages.
Who should approve the final menu?
Use the restaurant's approved source of truth and have an authorized person verify prices, item names and modifiers.
Should I test after the site is published?
Yes. Production DNS, redirects and integrations can differ from preview environments.
What ownership items should be checked?
Domain registration, DNS, website admin, billing/recovery accounts and important third-party integrations.
When should the site be reviewed again?
Schedule a post-launch review and repeat checks whenever hours, menu, ordering, location or major integrations change.
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Reviewed by RH Now • Last reviewed: October 10, 2026