Best Apps for Finding Bars & Restaurants Near You
BarsRestaurants Editorial Team
1/10/20252 min read
These discovery and booking apps make it easier to find great places fast. Mix and match depending on city and needs. Top Apps & When to Use Them
- Google Maps
- Best for: Coverage, photos, busy times
- Pro tip: Filter by ‘Top rated’ and open now
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- Yelp
- Best for: US‑centric detail and photos
- Pro tip: Sort by ‘Most reviewed’ away from tourist zones
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- TheFork
- Best for: Europe bookings & deals
- Pro tip: Look for -20%/-50% specials
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- Resy
- Best for: Trendy US restaurants
- Pro tip: Use ‘Notify’ alerts for hard‑to‑get spots
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- OpenTable
- Best for: Mainstream reservations
- Pro tip: See availability by neighborhood
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- TripAdvisor
- Best for: Tourist areas & attractions dining
- Pro tip: Read newest reviews first
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- HappyCow
- Best for: Vegan/vegetarian discovery worldwide
- Pro tip: Save filters for cities
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- Tabelog (Japan)
- Best for: Japan‑specific rankings
- Pro tip: Look at photo recency
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- Eater & The Infatuation
- Best for: Editorial guides
- Pro tip: Use ‘heatmaps’ and ‘best of’ lists
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- Too Good To Go
- Best for: Discount surplus food
- Pro tip: Great for budget bites, not sit‑downs
Image placeholder – to be added. Power Tips Cross‑check 2 apps to avoid bias. Add shortlists to Google Maps lists for trip planning. Use neighborhood filters for walking distance results.