“Food was great.”
“Nice ambiance.”
“Good service.”
These kinds of reviews are… fine. But if you really want your restaurant to stand out on Google, you need more than generic praise. You need dish-specific reviews — comments that mention what customers actually ordered and loved.
Why? Because Google’s algorithm prioritizes keyword-rich, detailed reviews when ranking your restaurant in search and map results. Plus, dish-specific reviews help future diners decide what to order.
Here’s how to get more of them — without begging or bribing.
Why Dish-Specific Reviews Matter
A review that says:
“The truffle risotto was rich and creamy — and perfectly portioned.”
is far more valuable than:
“Had a good dinner.”
Why? Because:
- It includes keywords (Google recognizes “truffle risotto”)
- It builds trust with future customers
- It helps you identify bestsellers or underperforming dishes
More detail = more data = better ranking and decision-making.
Instead of saying, “Leave us a review,” train your team to say:
“If you enjoyed the lamb shank, we’d love for you to mention it in a quick Google review!”
This simple tweak helps:
- Remind guests what they ordered
- Increase the chance they’ll write a specific review
- Tie positive feedback to a particular dish
It feels more personal — and customers are more likely to follow through.
2. Include Dish Prompts on Receipts or Thank-You Cards
Use subtle reminders that mention the dish or order:
Example:
“Loved your Chicken Tikka Masala tonight? Share your experience on Google — it helps us grow!”
You can print this on receipts, tabletop cards, or even on delivery packaging.
3. Use QR Codes with Pre-Filled Review Prompts
You can create QR codes that open your Google review page — and even pre-fill suggested wording like:
“I had the shrimp tacos — they were fresh and flavorful!”
This gives customers a nudge and lowers the friction to write a thoughtful review.
4. Automate It All with Foodcus
Here’s where most restaurants drop the ball: they don’t follow up.
Foodcus automates the review process by:
- Sending timely review requests after dine-in or delivery
- Linking requests to specific dishes the customer ordered
- Suggesting keyword-rich review prompts tailored to your menu
- Tracking which dishes are mentioned most in reviews (for better marketing & menu decisions)
That means more useful reviews, less manual work, and better Google visibility.
5. Offer Recognition — Not Discounts
Instead of offering discounts (which violates Google’s review policy), try this:
- Feature a “Review of the Week” on your social media
- Highlight the customer and their dish-specific comment
- Say thanks personally in your reply
Recognition makes customers feel valued and increases word-of-mouth without crossing ethical or policy lines.
Don’t Just Get More Reviews — Get Better Ones
It’s not about the number — it’s about the quality.
✅ Use Foodcus to collect dish-specific Google reviews automatically and boost your local SEO without lifting a finger.
👉 Try Foodcus today and turn happy diners into powerful marketing assets.