When Diners Ask AI: “Where Should We Eat?”
Restaurant discovery is changing. When diners ask AI for recommendations, is your establishment being suggested—or are competitors winning the table?
Diner asking:
“What's the best Italian restaurant in Chicago for a date night?”
AI Response:
“For a romantic Italian dinner in Chicago, [Competitor A] is known for ambiance, [Competitor B] has authentic Neapolitan cuisine, and [Competitor C] offers an intimate setting...”
Is your restaurant being recommended?
Weekly ChatGPT users asking for recommendations
Source: OpenAI
Consumers expect personalized dining recommendations
Source: Salesforce
Predicted drop in traditional search by 2026
Source: Gartner
Culinary Discovery Goes AI
Diners increasingly ask AI for personalized food recommendations instead of browsing review sites. This creates new competitive dynamics.
Restaurant Rankings
AI curates shortlists for "best" queries. Your ranking determines if you get the reservation.
Cuisine Perception
AI describes your cuisine, specialty dishes, and dining experience. Is it accurate?
Dietary Attributes
Vegan, gluten-free, organic—AI needs to understand your dietary offerings.
Occasion Matching
Date night, business lunch, family dinner—AI matches restaurants to occasions.
What Refractia Reveals for F&B
Restaurant Visibility
See when and how AI recommends your establishment for different dining occasions.
Cuisine Perception
Understand how AI describes your food, service, and dining experience.
Competitive Analysis
Track which competitors appear in AI recommendations for your cuisine type.
Review Impact
Monitor how online reviews influence AI perception of your establishment.
See How AI Perceives Your F&B Brand
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