What is .RESTAURANT?

The .RESTAURANT extension is designed specifically for restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food & beverage establishments. It delivers a direct message to customers looking for food-related services.

Who can register a .RESTAURANT domain?

Anyone can register a .RESTAURANT domain. It's most commonly used by food businesses that want a strong, descriptive online presence.

Why businesses choose .RESTAURANT

  • Clearly communicates your dining-related business
  • Ideal for SEO related to restaurants and food services
  • Professional and trustworthy branding
  • Easily recognizable to customers searching for dining options

History and Background of the .RESTAURANT Domain

The .RESTAURANT domain extension was delegated in the mid-2010s as part of ICANN's new generic top-level domain program. Delegation refers to the point when a domain extension is officially added to the global domain name system and becomes technically active.

After delegation, the extension typically went through standard launch phases, including a sunrise period (which allows trademark holders to register names first) before becoming available to the general public. Today, .RESTAURANT is commonly used by restaurants and dining establishments.

Why you might not choose .RESTAURANT

While .RESTAURANT is descriptive and professional, consider the following:
  • Longer name: The full word may feel lengthy for some brands.
  • Higher cost: Premium food-related extensions often come with higher fees.
  • Niche focus: Works best only for food-service businesses.
  • Less universal: Not as widely recognized as .COM or .NET.

Because of these factors, Website.com focuses on proven, widely recognized extensions such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG that deliver consistency and affordability. .RESTAURANT domains are not currently available for registration through Website.com.

Similar alternatives available at Website.com

If you're looking for a professional domain for your food business, consider:
  • .COM – ideal for all business types
  • .NET – trusted and widely used
  • .ORG – excellent for communities and non-profits
  • .INFO – great for information-driven sites

FAQs

Is .RESTAURANT only for restaurants?

No. Any food-related business, catering service, bar, or dining group can register a .RESTAURANT domain.

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

Not at this time. You must manage .RESTAURANT domains through a registrar that supports this extension.

Will Website.com offer .RESTAURANT in the future?

We may support it in the future based on customer demand and registry availability.