What is .REST?

The .REST extension is a food-focused domain that works well for dining businesses, delivery platforms, hospitality groups, and food creators. It offers a shorter alternative to more traditional naming.

Who can register a .REST domain?

Anyone can register a .REST domain. It is often used by restaurants, digital food platforms, and brands that want flexible and modern food-related branding.

Why businesses choose .REST

  • Short, modern, and brandable
  • Works well for food delivery and restaurant services
  • Flexible meaning (restaurant, rest, refresh, reset)
  • Memorable for mobile-first audiences

Why you might not choose .REST

Before choosing .REST, consider:

  • Lower recognition: Not as familiar to many users as .COM or .NET.
  • Niche association: Best suited for food or dining-related services.
  • Ambiguity: Some users may not immediately understand the meaning.
  • Premium pricing: Short branded domains may cost more.

Website.com currently supports widely recognized extensions such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG. .REST is not available for registration at this time.

Similar alternatives available at Website.com

  • .COM – ideal for any restaurant or food business
  • .NET – suitable for online ordering and service platforms
  • .ORG – good for culinary associations or food communities
  • .INFO – great for menus, directories, and food guides

FAQs

Who typically uses .REST?

Restaurants, cafés, food delivery services, and hospitality brands commonly use .REST.

Can I transfer a .REST domain to Website.com?

No. Website.com does not currently support the .REST extension.

Is .REST good for branding?

Yes. It provides a short and modern branding option for food and restaurant services.