AMERICA'S HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MEDIA PLATFORM

Stories of Hospitality, Food & the World Around Us.

Helping diners discover delicious dishes and great catering options they may not have known were waiting for them.

Rated by Local Food Lovers

Discover What'sWorth Eating
From signature dishes and local favorites to fresh lighter choices, catering and special offers, Dine Spotlight helps diners discover what restaurants want them to know about.

Discover top-rated restaurants, cafés, bars, and food trucks in one place. Explore menus, connect with local favorites, and find your next dining experience.

A Living Spotlight on Food & Hospitality

Restaurants create incredible dishes every day.

Diners don’t always know they exist.

Dine Spotlight helps bridge that gap.

We spotlight the food, catering, special offers, and hospitality experiences restaurants want people to discover.

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One Mission

Connect restaurants and diners through food, hospitality, and discovery.

CATERING VISIBILITY

Promote corporate lunches, office orders, celebrations, group dining and events.

SPECIAL OFFERS & SEASONAL FEATURES

Put timely promotions, featured dishes and restaurant opportunities in front of diners.

CUSTOM DINE SPOTLIGHT GRAPHICS

We create promotional graphics around selected dishes, catering and special offers for Dine Spotlight features and promotion.

SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE

Selected restaurant content and promotions may be amplified through Dine Spotlight's growing social channels and city-focused content.

LOCAL DISCOVERY

Help diners discover what your restaurant has to offer in their city.

GROW WITH DINE SPOTLIGHT

Join us at the beginning as Dine Spotlight expands from five launch cities into additional markets across America.

NEED A CATERING PACKAGE? WE CAN HELP DESIGN IT.

You choose the food. We help organize the opportunity.
Dine Spotlight can help organize a clear catering package around your restaurant’s food, menu, pricing, serving size, occasions and ordering information.
We can spotlight your catering with a custom Dine Spotlight promotional graphic and direct interested customers to your restaurant’s website or online ordering.

YOUR MENU. YOUR PRICE. YOUR PACKAGE. YOUR SPOTLIGHT.

FOR RESTAURANTS

YOUR MENU IS FULL OF DISHES DINERS MAY NOT KNOW YET.

Spotlight signature dishes, new menu items, fresh favorites, catering, seasonal specials, events and offers you want more people to discover.

LET'S SPOTLIGHT YOUR BEST DISHES.

You know your food. Dine Spotlight helps people discover it.

YOUR CATERING DESERVES THE SPOTLIGHT

From office lunches and corporate meetings to birthdays, weddings, graduations, celebrations, private events and group dining, catering can create valuable opportunities beyond the dining room.

CATERING BUILDS MORE THAN MEALS. IT BUILDS REVENUE.

Tour groups, motorcoach groups and organized travel parties can also create valuable group dining opportunities for restaurants.

SPOTLIGHT YOUR CATERING

FOR DINERS

EVER KNOW YOU WANT SOMETHING DELICIOUS BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO EAT?

Dine Spotlight helps you discover delicious dishes, restaurants, catering and special offers you may not have known were waiting for you from hearty comfort food to fresh, grilled and lighter choices.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE BITE.

Connecting diners with the food restaurants want them to discover.

FROM COMFORT FOOD TO FRESH FAVORITES

THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER DISH WORTH DISCOVERING.

Pizza, pasta, tacos, seafood, steaks, wraps, salads, international flavors and everything in between Dine Spotlight celebrates the variety of food people love to discover.
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About Dine Spotlight

BUILT AROUND DISCOVERY. GROWING THROUGH HOSPITALITY.

Our Growing Network
Launching in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia – with additional cities planned as Dine Spotlight grows.
Our Mission
To connect restaurants and diners by spotlighting the food, catering, special offers and hospitality experiences people may not otherwise discover.
Our Approach

WE DON'T RATE RESTAURANTS. WE SPOTLIGHT THEM.

Dine Spotlight is built around positive discovery, restaurant storytelling and giving restaurants a place to showcase what they want people to notice.
Our Vision
To grow Dine Spotlight into a national hospitality and tourism media platform connecting food, restaurants, destinations and experiences across America.

DINE SPOTLIGHT

EXPLORE DINE SPOTLIGHT CITIES

NEW YORK CITY

Discover bold flavors, iconic restaurants and unforgettable dining.

LOS ANGELES

Where global flavors meet the California lifestyle.

SAN FRANCISCO

Discover the food and hospitality experiences that define the Bay.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Where diverse cuisine meets the nation’s capital.

PHILADELPHIA

Discover local favorites, signature dishes and neighborhood gems.

LET'S PUT YOUR RESTAURANT IN THE SPOTLIGHT

WHAT CAN YOU SPOTLIGHT?

Have a dish, catering service, special offer or event you want more diners to know about?
That’s what Dine Spotlight is built to showcase.
Signature Dishes
Showcase the food you’re known for and the dishes more diners should know about.
Catering
Promote catering for offices, businesses, celebrations, groups and events.
Special Offers
Highlight restaurant speciale, limited-time offers and featured promotions.
New Menu Items
Introduce dishes customers may not have tried yet.
Seasonal Features
Spotlight holiday menus, seasonal dishes and timely restaurant opportunities.
Group Dining
Showcase opportunities for parties, business groups, tour groups, motorcoach groups and organized gatherings.

What We Believe

Great Food Deserves to Be Discovered.

Restaurants Deserve a Positive Place to Showcase What They Create.

Diners Deserve More Ways to Discover What Restaurants Want Them to Know About.

Hospitality is About Experiences Worth Sharing.

We Don't Judge Restaurants. We Spotlight Them.

In the Spotlight

Food. Restaurants. Hospitality. Places Worth Discovering.

Great food is everywhere.

Sometimes diners just need help discovering it.

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Ready to Shine the Spotlight on Your Restaurant?

Show diners the dishes, catering, special offers and experiences you want them to discover.
Guest FAQs

Have Questions About Dine Spotlight?

WE KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Learn how Dine Spotlight works, what your restaurant can spotlight and how to become a Founding Partner.

Click each question to view the answer.

Restaurants, dishes, and the diversity of American dining.

What is Dine Spotlight?
Dine Spotlight is America’s Hospitality & Tourism Media Platform, spotlighting restaurants, featured dishes, specials, and catering. We connect diners with restaurant offerings while showcasing the culinary diversity of America’s cities.
Explore restaurants, discover dishes beyond your usual order, browse specials, and find catering options for work, celebrations, and gatherings. Restaurant profiles introduce you to food, promotional offers, and contact information so you can connect directly.
Our initial focus is Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. As we grow, we look forward to introducing more American culinary cities and showcasing their unique culture and cuisine.
No. Dine Spotlight does not rate, rank, or judge restaurants. Our focus is restaurant-controlled promotional media and dish discovery, giving restaurants a place to share their stories and showcase their offerings.
Yes. Visitors can browse restaurant profiles and discover food, specials, and catering without creating an account.

Food for everyday gatherings, special occasions, and city visits.

Can I find restaurants that offer catering?
Yes. Participating restaurants can showcase catering for corporate lunches, office gatherings, weddings, birthdays, church events, and other occasions. Contact the restaurant directly to discuss menus, pricing, availability, and ordering arrangements.
Yes. Whether you are visiting for a vacation, convention, university sporting event, or family celebration, Dine Spotlight introduces you to restaurants and dishes in our featured cities. Food is part of the experience and another way to get to know a destination.
Participating restaurants may indicate whether they can accommodate group dining or motor coach parties, including groups of approximately 56 guests. Contact the restaurant in advance to confirm capacity, menus, timing, and arrival requirements.
No. Dining arrangements, catering orders, payments, and group requests are handled directly with the restaurant. Dine Spotlight does not provide restaurant reservations, hotel bookings, or airline bookings.
Offers, menus, prices, and availability may change. Confirm current details, offer terms, and any dietary or accessibility needs directly with the restaurant before visiting or ordering.

Your restaurant provides the details. Dine Spotlight presents them.

What does Dine Spotlight offer restaurants?
We provide promotional services that showcase featured dishes, specials, catering, and your restaurant’s story. Services can include a restaurant profile, custom promotional graphics, content preparation, and social media promotion, as outlined in your service agreement.
Dine Spotlight handles profile setup, content preparation, promotional graphics, and publishing for you. Weekly updates to specials, promotions, and featured dishes are included within the agreed service scope. You provide accurate information and approved materials; we take care of presenting them.
No restaurant login or registration is required. Dine Spotlight manages your profile. Send your restaurant information, photos, menus, specials, and update requests to our team by email. We will guide you through what is needed and coordinate updates with you.
Yes. We work with restaurant-provided facts and coordinate owner or authorized representative approval before publishing promotional content. Accurate descriptions, clear offer terms, and honest communication are central to our work.
Yes. If your restaurant offers catering or welcomes groups, we can spotlight those services alongside your dishes and specials. You confirm the details, including capacity, menu options, advance notice, and any applicable conditions.

Clear communication, dependable service, and honest expectations.

How much does the service cost?
Contact Dine Spotlight for current pricing and the services included. Restaurants with multiple locations or additional promotional needs can request a custom quote.
No. Our standard service is month-to-month, with no long-term commitment. You may cancel future renewals at any time by contacting our team. Your invoice and service terms explain the applicable billing period and cancellation details.
Dine Spotlight sends invoices through Square. There is no checkout or payment processing on the Dine Spotlight website.

No. We do not guarantee customers, catering orders, revenue, advertising performance, or business growth. We commit to delivering the promotional work agreed upon and communicating honestly throughout the relationship.

 

We promise our work, not an outcome.

Email hello@dinespotlight.com to discuss your restaurant, ask about our services, or request an update. We believe good partnerships begin with a conversation and grow through dependable service, honesty, transparency, and mutual respect.