The Web Marketing Association invites the world’s foremost Restaurant websites to enter its 30th annual WebAward Competition, available at /www.webaward.org, to benchmark web development excellence across 86 industries. The deadline for Restaurant site entries is May 29, 2026.
“In the restaurant industry, a website often determines whether a guest ever walks through the door,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Diners now expect online reservations, real-time menu updates, mobile ordering, delivery integration, dietary transparency, high-quality photography, and seamless mobile performance. A restaurant’s website must convert interest into bookings within seconds, while reinforcing brand identity, location details, reviews, and social proof. In a hyper-competitive, search-driven marketplace, digital convenience and clarity directly influence foot traffic and revenue. The WebAward Competition provides restaurant owners and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the powerful marketing distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances credibility, strengthens local search visibility, attracts new diners, and validates excellence in delivering a compelling digital dining experience.”
Websites undergo evaluation based on seven pivotal criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the Restaurant class is compared against fellow Restaurant entries and a universal excellence standard.
Here are the past Best Restaurant WebAward winners:
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- 2024 – ZenChange Marketing for Curious Cork Wine & Provisions
- 2023 – Studio Center for Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen
- 2022 – LSM for Wing It On! Website Redesign
- 2021 – WillowTree and Dairy Queen for DAIRY QUEEN
- 2020 – 90 Degree Design for STUNNING WEBSITE AND VIEWS AT ROOFTOP
- 2019 – WSI for Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant
- 2018 – TMV Group for GreatLakesCoffee.com
- 2017 – Hooters for Hooters Website
- 2016 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Olivella Restaurant Website
- 2015 – DynamiX for Marlow’s Tavern
- 2014 – Gourmet Marketing for Agozar Cuban Bistro
- 2013 – SapientNitro for Bertucci’s Rebranding Campaign
- 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive / Texas Roadhouse for Texas Roadhouse Mobile App
- 2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Bull & Bear Orlando
- 2010 – Empower MediaMarketing for Red Robin Restaurants Website Redesign
- 2009 – Xylem Digital for Famous Dave’s BBQ Web site
- 2008 – Design Lab for Four
- 2007 – Avatar New York for Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant
- 2006 – E-Site Marketing for Montage Studio
- 2005 – Apollo Interactive, Inc. for Johnny Rockets
- 2004 – NetSuccess for Mercy Wine Bar
- 2003 – Brann for Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
Participants in the Restaurant division enjoy the advantage of receiving detailed feedback on their scores in comparison to the average scores within their Restaurant industry. They might also benefit from individualized critique from the WebAward’s panel of professional judges on their website development initiatives.
Restaurant wishing to be considered for the Best Restaurant Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org.
Winners of a WebAward in the restaurant category will also receive:
- Increased visibility for their company
- Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
- Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
- Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
- A highlight for your resume.
- Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
- Unlimited bragging rights
Sponsors of the 2026 WebAwards include key organizations like PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its appreciation for their commitment to the comprehensive support of the online marketing community.
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To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.
About the WebAwards
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help define the standard of excellence for online marketing. Our internationally known award programs, such as WebAward Competition for Website Development, Internet Advertising Competition and the MobileWebAwards, recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning web developer.