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Your menu is more than a list of dishes—it’s your restaurant’s personality in print. But writing descriptions that are clear, crave-worthy, and on-brand? That can be tough—especially when you’re already juggling everything else.
That’s where AI can help. ChatGPT acts like your own personal copywriter, ready 24/7 to help you craft descriptions that excite your guests, highlight your ingredients, and move dishes off the page and onto the plate.
Here’s How to Use ChatGPT to Make Your Menu Shine
Step 1: Decide What You Need Help With
Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to improve what you already have, identify your goal:
- Writing new menu descriptions
- Improving existing ones
- Brainstorming new menu items
Step 2: Give ChatGPT Context
To get great results, tell ChatGPT a little about your restaurant (casual bistro, upscale Italian, family diner, etc.) and share details about the dish or menu item. The more info you give, the better the outcome.
Goal 1: Write Descriptive, Enticing, Menu Entries
ChatGPT can take a list of ingredients or a rough idea and turn it into a mouthwatering description.
Try this prompt:
“I own a farm-to-table café. Please write a short, appealing menu description for my new brunch dish: sweet corn pancakes with honey butter, fresh blueberries, and whipped ricotta.“
What you’ll get:
“Golden sweet corn pancakes stacked high, topped with a generous swirl of whipped ricotta, fresh blueberries, and a drizzle of honey butter—our bright and cozy twist on a brunch classic.”
Goal 2: Identify Weak Spots in Current Menu Descriptions
Already have descriptions but think they could be better? AI can spot dull language or missing cues.
Try this prompt:
“Here’s my current description for our steak sandwich: ‘Grilled steak on a hoagie roll with onions and cheese.’ Please suggest a more vivid and enticing version, and tell me what’s missing.“
What you’ll get:
Suggestions to spice up the copy, add sensory language, or highlight what makes your dish unique (like the cut of meat or house-made sauce).
Goal 3: Generate Ideas for New Menu Items
Are you stuck in a creative rut? AI can suggest on-trend or seasonal dishes based on your current offerings and concepts.
Try this prompt:
“I run a cozy Mediterranean-style restaurant. Can you suggest three new summer menu items that would complement our current lineup, which includes lamb kofta, grilled halloumi salad, and chicken shawarma?“
What you’ll get:
Creative ideas tailored to your theme and season—plus, you can ask ChatGPT to write the full descriptions, too.
Let AI help you sell the story behind every dish. From dreamy descriptions to fresh ideas, ChatGPT makes it easy to bring your menu to life—without the stress.
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