Naming your restaurant is one of the most important branding decisions you’ll make as a business owner, but coming up with names for restaurants can be tough!
You might just need a dash of creative inspiration to whip up the perfect name for your new venue. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of names for restaurants. From funny and fancy names to cuisine-specific names for Mexican, Italian, and Chinese restaurants – we’re offering up 365 ideas to help you find your perfect fit.
We’ll also dive into these key tips for naming your restaurant:
- Pinpoint your brand and target market
- Consider your mission, purpose, and values
- Find a name that isn’t already taken
- Get feedback on your name
Let’s get brainstorming!
365 Names for Restaurants to Inspire You
Looking for some good names for restaurants to get you started? We’ve got ideas for days. While some of the ideas are well-known names for creative inspiration, others are ripe for the taking!
Funny Names for Restaurants
Put a smile on your guests’ faces with these punny and funny restaurant names.
- Take It Cheesy
- Soup Dogg’s Broth House
- The Garden of Eat’n
- Planet of the Crepes
- Wingman’s Pub
- Kale Me Crazy
- ThaiTanic Kitchen
- Wine O’Clock Tapas Bar
- Nacho Daddy
- PhoShizzle
- Lettuce Eat Bistro
- Sconehenge Bakery & Café
- Tequila Mockingbird
- Haute Dog Diner
- Lord of the Fries
- Pita Pan Donair
- Not Your Grandpa’s Grill
- Vincent Van Doughnut
- GrillZilla
- Basic B Burgers
- The Notorious P.I.G. BBQ
- Meat Me Halfway
- Puns n’ Noodles
- Mission ImPASTAble
- Hummus Where the Heart Is
- Egg Sheeran’s Brunch Spot
- Brewed Awakening Coffee House
- Mac Me Crazy Diner
Fancy Names
Evoke an air of class with these fancy titles for your upscale venue.
- Ascent: Alpine-Style Cuisine
- Vellum Room
- The Modern
- Eleven Madison Park
- Red Stiletto Restaurant
- Sauvage
- Gotham Restaurant
- The Nouveau Table
- The Golden Thistle
- Rustica Steak House
- Scaramouche Restaurant
- The Winstonian
- Lumière Noire
- Fence & Post
- Palm & Pine
- Fauna Kitchen
- The Ashford Parlour
- Cellar Door Restaurant
- The French Laundry
- First Class Cocktails
- Providence
- Per Se
- Duke’s Table
- Maison Verre
- La Belle Vie Bistro & Bar
- Langdon Hall
- Marée & Ember
- Ivory Vine Lounge
Cool Names for Restaurants
Let your inner hipster shine with these cool names for your new business.
- Foraged Fare
- Oxheart
- JuneBaby
- Toqué!
- Herbivoria
- The Hollow Grain
- Girl & the Goat
- Odd Duck
- Mountain Mercado
- Juniper & Tonic
- Nourish Bistro
- The Whale Wins
- Sage & Salt
- The Quiet Hound
- Tres Gatos
- Jackrabbit Filly
- Wiccan Wine Bar
- Salted Ember
- Root Down
- Little Sister
- Tempest Tapas
- The Brass Petal
- The Outer Clove Restaurant
- Dirt Candy
- Granola Heaven
- The Velvet Beet
- Alchemy Bar
- Revel
Fast Food Names
Make your fast food or fast casual joint stand out with these fast food brand ideas.
- Donair Dash
- Bun Run
- Pita Pit
- Burger Buzz
- Wingstop
- Homestyle Hero Burgers
- Quick Queso
- Golden Corral
- Shake Shack
- Sonny’s Speedy Grill
- Deep Fry Fiesta
- Chopped Leaf
- Whataburger
- Quik Chicken
- Five Guys
- Chipotle
- Sandwich Slinger
- In-N-Out Burger
- Little Caesars
- Queso Queen
- Thrillin’ Grill
- Popeyes
- Checkers & Rally’s
- Bully Bros’ Burgers
- FlipSide Fries
- Hot N’ Fast
- Smashburger
- Cinnabon
Fine Dining Names
Position your brand as high quality with these timeless fine dining names.
- Silver Spoons
- Bordeaux & Birch
- Char Steakhouse and Bar
- Le Jardin
- Americana Dining Room
- The Gilded Lily
- The Bison
- Quince
- Cedar Grill & Lounge
- Château Reverie
- The Capital Grille
- Geranium
- The Regal Elephant
- Vivant
- Tasting Counter
- Osteria Francescana
- Ascot Fine Dining
- The Laurel House
- Maple Leaf
- Disfrutar
- The Statesman Restaurant
- The Velvet Fox
- La Boucherie
- Den
- Lionheart Dining Room
- The Onyx Table
- Perch
- Le Mirazur
Brunch Spot Names
Have some fun dishing out everyone’s favorite meal with these brunch spot names.
- Waffle & Crepe Wagon
- Maple & Mornings
- The Bro’Kin Yolk
- First Watch
- The Crispy Biscuit
- Brit’s Brunch Bar
- Gilded Fork
- The Early Bird
- Eggslut
- House of Hashbrowns
- The Lazy Skillet
- Sunny Side Up
- Toast to Coast
- Pam’s Pancake Parlor
- Kickstart Cafe
- The Bongo Room
- The Brunch Baron
- Daybreak Diner
- The Pancake Pantry
- Sun Up Sara’s
- Brunch & Bubbles
- Brightside
- Hash House A Go Go
- High Street Cafe
- Sunny & Scone
- Snooze Eatery
- The Griddle Cafe
- Rise & Dine
Bakery Names
These bakery names are so sweet, they’ll have your customers lined up around the block!
- CinnaMan’s Café
- Flour Hour
- The Uprising Craft Bakery
- The Flying Biscuit Café
- Frosty Favorites
- The Sugar Silo
- Bunnie Cakes
- Tartine Bakery
- A Dash of Sweet Bakery
- Whip & Crumb
- Crumbl Cookies
- The Hummingbird Bakery
- Mindy’s Muffins
- Doughlightful Bakes
- Prairie Boy Bread
- The Sweet Lobby
- Butter Galore
- Meringue & Moonlight
- Flour Child Bakery & Cafe
- The Donut Bar
- Sans Gluten Bakery
- Mallow & Maple
- Mad Batter Bakers
- Knead Bakeshop
- George’s Ginger Emporium
- Good Crust Co.
- Bakeology Cafe & Bakery
- Tiff’s Treats
Seafood Place Names
Reel in a catch (your next table!) with these clever seafood place names.
- Sam’s Shrimp Shack
- Salted Anchor
- Codfather Burgers & Sandwiches
- Joe’s Crab Shack
- Tipsy Tuna
- Tiderock Cafe
- Crabby & Co.
- Five Sails Restaurant
- Red Lobster
- Surf’s Up Bistro
- High Tide Table
- The Captain’s Boil
- Oyster House
- Mermaid Cocktail House
- La Mar
- Blue Water Grill
- Tidal Bore Brewpub
- The Rusty Buoy
- Neptune Oyster
- The Salt Line
- Sandy Point Grill
- Gill & Grits
- Mama’s Fish House
- Rockfish Seafood Grill
- Clamshell Cafe
- The Shuck Stop
- Pelican Pier
- Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Sushi Restaurant Names
Keep the good times rolling with these creative sushi restaurant names.
- Wasabi Kitchen
- Toro & Tide
- Masa
- Sushi Roku
- Nigiri and Co.
- The Sushi Plate
- Sake & Slice
- Fuji Sushi House
- Sugarfish
- Sashimi Central
- Wasabi Whisperer
- The Brothers Sushi
- Blue Ribbon Sushi
- Fancy Sushi House
- Quiet Catch
- O Ya
- Sushi Den
- Maki Restaurant & Market
- Seaweed Syndicate
- Island Sushi and Ramen
- Makoto
- Seaside Sushi Bar
- Miso Mingle
- Sushi Corner
- Sasabune
- Nancy’s Nigiri House
- The Rolling Nori
- Rocky Yama Sushi
- Nobu
Pizza Place Names
Rise to the top amidst your competition with these pizza place names.
- Pinnacle Pizzeria
- Urban Oven Pies
- Una Pizza Napoletana
- Godfathers Pizza
- The Sassy Slice
- Flame & Flour Pizzeria
- Pomo
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill
- Escape to Italy Pizzeria
- Rustic Wheel Pizza
- Brick Fire Tavern
- PizzaRev
- Cheese Please Pizza
- Pie & Plenty
- Il Forno
- MOD Pizza
- Cindy’s Cucina
- The Sauced Slice
- La Leggenda Pizzeria
- Blaze Pizza
- Mozza Heaven Pizza
- Twist & Toss
- Flour House
- Serious Pie
- Angie’s Artisan Pizza
- The Slice Loft
- Basil & Barley Pizzeria
- Prince Street Pizza
Mexican Restaurant Names
These Mexican restaurant names will make every day a fiesta at your new venue.
- Dos Perros Grill
- Luna y Salsa
- Taco Bamba
- El Vez
- Agave Azul
- Ben’s Bonito Burritos
- Sol y Sombrero
- Casa Playa
- La Esquina
- Tradicional Taco Bar
- Maize
- Taco Maria
- Sal Yy Lima
- Sabor del Barrio
- El Charro Café
- Casa Enrique
- Todo Los Tacos
- La Llama Roja
- Raging Burrito
- El Rey Azteca
- Olé All Day Grill
- Margarita’s Mesa
- Ceviche Project
- La Taqueria
- Mar Verde Cocktail Bar
- Fuego de Frida
- Los Ninos
- Gracias Madre
Italian Dining Names
Make Nonna proud with these Italian dining names that pay homage to The Boot.
- Pezzo Perfetto
- Vino & Vespa
- Al Di La Trattoria
- Carbone
- Il Pesce House
- Casa di Cuore
- Frasca Food and Wine
- Del Posto
- Guiliana’s Grande Ristorante
- Nonno’s Cucina
- Osteria Mozza
- Il Buco
- Radunare Wine Bar
- Mercato Mission
- Cipriani
- Nonna’s Garden Ristorante
- Il Gusto Rustico
- Ask for Luigi
- Trattoria Toscana
- Sofia’s Pasta House
- La Tavola Fiorita
- Eataly
- L’Artusi
- Festa Grande Ristorante
- Oliveto & Co.
- Toscana Italian Grill
- Marea
- Sorella Trattoria
Chinese Restaurant Names
Turn every night into takeout night with these irresistible Chinese restaurant names.
- Regal Dragon Restaurant
- Golden Wok Society
- Panda Express
- Hakkasan
- Little Guangzhou Cuisine
- Dragon Blossom Kitchen
- Pink Pearl
- Mr. Chow
- Fu Noodle Bar
- Lotus Moon Dining Hall
- Asian Legend
- Golden Century Seafood Restaurant
- Xiu’s Dining Room
- New Sky Restaurant
- Yauatcha
- Cantonese Creations
- Five Flavor House
- Silver Dragon
- House of Nanking
- Jiangsu Seafood House
- Silk & Spice Bistro
- Peking Garden
- Chinatown Brasserie
- Li’s Lantern Lounge
- Red Lantern Noodle Bar
- The Jade Spoon
- Dinesty Dumpling House
- King’s Noodle
Tips for Choosing a Great Restaurant Name
1. Pinpoint Your Brand and Target Market
To help you decide on a name that fits like a glove, you first need to consider your venue type, restaurant branding, and target customer profile.
For example, if you want to open an upscale fine dining restaurant, choose a name that shows you take high-quality cuisine seriously. Alternatively, if you’re a fast food joint with a quirky vibe, go with a name that’s more fun and playful.
If you’re stuck, try using a restaurant name generator to get the creative juices flowing.
2. Consider Your Restaurant’s Mission, Purpose, and Values
Self-reflection can spark inspiration. So, ask yourself if there’s any information about your restaurant or the reason you started it that can help you land on a great name. Think about your restaurant’s mission statement and values to get the wheels turning.
For example, if your focus is on fresh farm-to-table food, try incorporating that into your name. Or, if you have a completely vegan menu, see how that concept might be able to inform your name. Choosing a name that reflects your mission, purpose, and values will let your guests know what your restaurant is all about.
3. Find a Restaurant Name That Isn’t Taken
It’s common for good names for restaurants to be in use by another business. If you find this is the case with one of your favorite names, it can be disappointing, but it’s important to identify early on in the process (and not when you’re printing your menus!).
Having a unique restaurant name is crucial for many reasons, including branding purposes, search engine optimization, and compliance with copyright law. So, make sure your potential name isn’t already spoken for by doing a quick Google search.
4. Get Feedback
The top contenders on your name ideas list may seem like great options to you, but they might not be as appealing to other people. This is why you should always ask your friends, family, peers, team, and community for feedback on your new name.
Seeking feedback will help ensure the name you’re considering conveys the image and idea that you’re trying to present with your restaurant. And, it might just help you narrow down your shortlist so you can pinpoint your new restaurant name.
You now have 365 restaurant name ideas to inspire you! Ready for the next step? Check out our list of the top 101 restaurant slogans.
Katherine is the Content Marketing Manager at TouchBistro, where she writes about trending topics in food and restaurants. The opposite of a picky eater, she’ll try (almost) anything at least once. Whether it’s chowing down on camel burgers in Morocco or snacking on octopus dumplings in Japan, she’s always up for new food experiences.
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