7 directories · Checked 5 November 2026
Where diners find a restaurant
Diners decide where to eat on the map, on Yelp and Tripadvisor, and on the reservation and delivery apps. Here's each one, how it charges, and what to keep up to date.
Our free check finds the profiles you have and whether they match your website.
Google Business ProfileFound, matches your site
YelpFound, no link to your site!
Apple Business (Apple Maps)Found, matches your site
TripadvisorNot found–
OpenTableFound, old phone number!
At a glance
| Directory | How it's paid for |
|---|---|
| Free | |
| Free page, paid ads | |
| Apple Business (Apple Maps) | Free, with paid Maps ads |
| Tripadvisor | Free to claim, paid extras |
| OpenTable | Monthly plan plus per-cover fees |
 DoorDash | Commission per order |
 Uber Eats | Commission per order |
Each one, and why it matters
1
Google Business Profile
“Where should we eat” is mostly answered on the map, from the menu, photos, hours and reviews.
Google's own listing, which puts a business on Google Search and Google Maps.
Free: Google says creating a Business Profile and listing your business on Google is free. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
2
Yelp
Diners still read it closely before choosing.
A review site where customers find, review and message local businesses.
Free page, paid adsGo to YelpBusiness Page free; Yelp Ads from $150 a month; Upgrade Package $180 a month. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
3
Apple Business (Apple Maps)
iPhone users search for food nearby on Apple Maps.
Apple's tool for your place card on Apple Maps and across Apple's apps. It replaced Apple Business Connect in April 2026.
Free, with paid Maps adsGo to Apple BusinessFree: Apple says Apple Business is available as a free service from 14 April 2026. Their page, checked 5 November 2026
4
Tripadvisor
Visitors often check it in a city they don't know.
The travel review site where diners and visitors find and review restaurants.
Free to claim, paid extrasGo to Tripadvisor5
OpenTable
People look for a table there, not only book one.
A reservation system and diner app where restaurants can be found and booked.
Monthly plan plus per-cover feesGo to OpenTable6
DoorDash
For takeout, your listing there is often the first menu someone sees.
A delivery and pickup app where restaurants list their menu.
Commission per orderGo to DoorDash7
Uber Eats
The other big delivery app, with its own diners.
Uber's delivery and pickup app where restaurants list their menu.
Commission per orderGo to Uber EatsDelivery orders carry a 20%, 25% or 30% fee depending on the plan (US). Their page, checked 5 November 2026
What each directory is and costs comes from its own pages, checked 5 November 2026. Prices change: check the directory's page before you sign up. We aren't paid by any of them.
What to fill in on every profile
- The same name, address and phone as your websiteGoogle, Apple and AI assistants compare them; when they disagree, customers can end up with an old number.0
- A link to your websiteIt sends people to the page that says the most about you, and it ties the profile to you.1
- What you offer, in your own wordsThe services you offer, so you show up when someone filters or searches for them.2
- Hours and photosCurrent hours, including holidays, and real photos of your place or your work.3
Your questions, answered.
Google Business Profile, Apple Business, a Yelp page and a Tripadvisor listing are free to claim. OpenTable is a monthly plan, and the delivery apps charge a commission per order.
A commission per order that depends on the plan. Uber Eats lists 20%, 25% or 30% for delivery orders in the US; check each app's merchant page for current rates.
Your current menu, hours (including holidays), photos of the food and room, and a link to your own website for ordering or booking.
Directories for other businesses
- Every business
- Therapists
- Med spas
- Home services
- Medical practices
- Salons, spas and gyms
- Auto repair shops
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