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Professional displays for restaurants make it easy to present menus, daily specials, promotions and important information on screen. Whether in a restaurant, café, bistro, bar or takeaway, digital content can be displayed clearly and updated quickly whenever needed.
Explore our digital displays for restaurants and hospitality venues in a range of sizes and find the right solution for your space and day-to-day operations.
Content in restaurants changes regularly: lunch menus are updated, daily specials need to stand out and promotions come and go. With a professional display for restaurants, this information can be presented digitally and clearly to customers.
Depending on their features, these displays can be used in different areas of a hospitality venue – from the entrance and dining area to the counter or collection point.
Restaurant displays can serve a variety of purposes. One of the most common applications is displaying digital menus and menu boards. They can also be used to show:
This makes a professional display more than a digital menu. It becomes a flexible communication tool for your restaurant.
Digital menu boards are particularly useful in areas where customers need to see key information before placing an order. Typical locations include counters and self-service areas, as well as cafés, bakeries, fast-food restaurants and takeaways.
One of the main advantages is that content can be changed without having to print new posters or menu boards each time. For example, breakfast offers can be displayed in the morning and replaced by lunch menus later in the day.
Seasonal dishes, unavailable items and limited-time promotions can also be highlighted on a digital menu display.
The right display for a restaurant depends mainly on where it will be installed and how far away customers will be when viewing it. A compact screen may be sufficient for a smaller space or a position close to the counter. If content needs to be clearly visible from further away, a larger screen may be more suitable.
When choosing a restaurant display, consider the following:
Screen size: The size should suit the available space, installation position and expected viewing distance.
Resolution: A high resolution helps ensure that text, prices, images and videos are displayed clearly and in detail.
Brightness: Adequate screen brightness is particularly important in bright interiors or when the display is positioned near a window.
Operating time: Professional displays are designed for extended daily use. This is particularly relevant when a screen needs to remain switched on throughout opening hours.
Installation: Depending on the content and available space, a display may be installed in landscape or portrait orientation. Supported orientations vary by model.
Content management: Network-enabled displays and smart signage solutions can make it easier to manage and update digital content.
A standard television is primarily designed for watching TV and entertainment in a domestic environment. Professional displays and digital signage screens, on the other hand, are designed for business applications.
For restaurants, this is important when screens are used for long periods or content needs regular updates. Depending on the model, professional displays may include extra features. These can include centralised content management. They may also support scheduled playback. Some models can run for long operating hours.
The best option therefore depends on how the screen will be used. If the main purpose is to show television programmes, a business TV may be suitable. For digital menus, advertising and customer information, a professional digital signage display is often the better choice.
Not every display in a restaurant needs to serve the same purpose. Screens can be positioned at different customer touchpoints depending on the information you want to communicate.
Entrance: Display menus, daily specials, opening hours or current promotions as soon as customers enter.
Counter and ordering area: Digital menu boards provide a clear overview of food, drinks, meal options and prices before customers place their order.
Dining area: Displays can be used to present information, promotions, events or other visual content.
Takeaway and collection area: Screens can display offers and useful information relating to ordering and collection.
This allows digital communication to be adapted to each area of the restaurant and the information customers need at that particular point.
Professional displays are not limited to traditional restaurants. They can be used wherever food and drink offers need to be presented visually or information needs to be updated regularly.
Typical applications include cafés, bars, bistros, canteens, bakeries, food outlets, food courts, fast-food restaurants and takeaways.
At Onedirect, business customers can find professional displays in a range of sizes and specifications for use across the hospitality sector. This makes it easier to choose a display solution suited to your premises, operating hours and intended application.
Which Display Is Best for a Restaurant?
Professional business displays and digital signage displays are well suited to restaurants, particularly when they are designed for extended daily use. The right screen size, good readability and sufficient brightness are also important. The best display will depend on how it will be used, for example as a digital menu board, advertising screen or information display
Can I Use a Display as a Digital Menu Board?
Yes. Professional displays can be used as digital menu boards to show food, drinks, prices, daily specials and promotions. Depending on the display and digital signage solution used, content can be updated when required and, in some cases, scheduled to appear at specific times.
What Is the Difference Between a Standard TV and a Professional Display?
A standard TV is primarily designed for watching television and entertainment in a domestic environment. Professional displays are designed for business use and, depending on the model, may support extended operating hours, digital signage features and professional content management. For restaurants that regularly update menus, advertising or customer information, a professional display is often the more suitable option.
Can I Update the Content on a Restaurant Display Regularly?
Yes. How content is updated depends on the display and the solution being used. Depending on the system, menus, prices, images, videos and promotions can be managed using connected devices, network features or a digital signage platform. This makes it easier for restaurants to keep frequently changing daily specials and seasonal offers up to date.
Are Professional Displays Suitable for Cafés, Bars and Takeaways?
Yes. Professional displays can be used in restaurants as well as cafés, bars, bistros, bakeries, canteens, food outlets and takeaways. Common applications include digital menus, price lists, daily specials, promotional content and useful information for customers.
