# Restaurant SEO in 2026: Google, Maps and AI search

> Restaurant SEO now covers three places diners look: Google search, Google Maps and AI assistants. What to focus on in each, in plain terms.

_UK and US · Updated 2026-10-27 · Akkrev, https://akkrev.com/ai-seo/how-to-do-seo-for-a-restaurant-in-2026/_

Diners find restaurants in three places now, and they overlap.

## 1. Google Maps

Still the biggest for "near me". Your Business Profile is the asset: category, hours, attributes, photos, menu, reviews and replies.

## 2. Google search

Your website ranks for your name and, with good pages, for dishes and occasions in your area. A fast, mobile-friendly site with your menu in text and clear location details is the base.

## 3. AI assistants

ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity name a few restaurants per question. They draw on Maps data, reviews, guides and your site.

## What helps all three

- Accurate, consistent facts everywhere.
- A text menu on your website.
- Reviews that mention dishes and occasions.
- Being in local guides and press.

## What to measure

Maps views and calls, search clicks, and how often AI names you for your key questions. The last one is new; our [Track plan](https://akkrev.com/pricing/) measures it every week.

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