Menus are an integral part of the dining experience, and over the years a number of weird ways to order dinner have been offered to hungry customers.
Offering an amazing template for creativity, menus have undergone a massive makeover over the years, many of which reflect the increasing role of technology in the service industry. It seems that changes to menus go in two opposite directions; extremely high-tech or nostalgically whimsical. This aspect of the dining experience is an important branding opportunity for eateries, and capitalizing on a unique design is key for restaurants in order to stand out in the cutthroat industry.
Often adding an interactive and charming aspect to a customer's dining experience, menus are a canvas for creativity sure to see some exciting changes in the future.
23 Weird Ways to Order Dinner

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Touch-Screen Menus
Restaurants & Bars with Interactive Tabletops

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In-Room iPods
The Upper House Ditches Paper Directories

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Bold Textual Branding
The Szelet Identity Design is Punchy and Combo of Retro and Contemporary
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Electronic Fast Food Menus
Burger King Renovations Are a Retro-Futuristic Combo
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Touchscreen Tabletop Menus
Order Food Conveniently From Your Seat with Draqie Interactive Table
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Interactive Restaurant Menus
Global Mundo Tapas's MenuPad Adds Technology to Your Night Out
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3D LCD Table Menu
TEC Tobidasu Menu
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iPad Menus
New York City's South Gate Restaurant Uses Tablets as Wine Lists
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Origami Menus
These 3D Paper Art Menus are Delicate, Useful & Beautiful
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Social Media Fast Foods
The Unique 4food Burger Joint is Online-Based
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Touch-Screen Restaurant Registers
The EPOS Lite
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Stock Market Menus
The Exchange Bar and Grill Will Alter its Prices Depending on Market Demands
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Poster Food Orders
Domino's Pizza Ordering App Lets People Get Pies From Their Phones
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Take-Out Menu Organizers
This Binder Keeps Your Delivery Options in Order
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Middle Earth Menus
The Alamo Drafthouse Unveils Its Lord of the Rings Cuisine
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Tablet Dining Companions
De Santos Restaurant is the First to Use an iPad Ordering System
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Argyle Eatery Identities
Hindukusch Restaurant Branding Has a Savory Olive Sophistication
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Fast Food Origami
Calorie-Free Burgers Made of Fancy Folded Paper
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Online Phone Menu Navigation
Fonolo
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Quilted Steakhouse Menus
Kay Bros Barbecue Branding Exudes a Chargrilled Charm
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Obesity-Ordering Apps
The Five Guys Ordering App Lets You Order Dinner from Your Phone
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Mandatory Calorie Counts on Menus
New NYC Restaurant Rule
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Remixed QSR Meal Menus
The McDonald's Remix Menu Offers New Takes on Classic Items
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Bird-Shaped Food Packagings
Yu Guang and Fu Yu Han Design the Big-Billed Bird Food Concept
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts
Tim Chen Designs the Magic Cube Cooking System
Villain-Esque Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Presents a Special Venom: The Last Dance Menu
AI-Generated Pizzas
Dodo Pizza Used ChatGPT to Create a Pizza with Unconventional Toppings
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Restaurant-Focused AI Marketing Platforms
Birdeye Strives to Help Restaurant Increase Engagement
High-Value QSR Deal Menus
The Sonic Fun.99 Menu Has Been Updated with a Range of Options
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Indian Cuisine-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Papa Johns Tandoori Menu is Launching in the UK
Food Diary Tools
Plate Notes Logs Meals in a Simple, Feed-Style Food Diary System
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
The JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District Has Introduced Le Petit Chef
Cinematic Dance-Driven Campaigns
DoorDash's 'Your Door to More' Campaign Highlights its Offerings
Restaurant Marketing Platforms
Cheff Connect Helps Restaurants Create Custom Marketing Emails
Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus
The Latest Pronto Pokémon Menu Items Have Beach and Mountain Themes
AI-Based Order Recommendations
ezCater Smart Ordering Simplifies Decisions for Complex Orders
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Distinct Tasting Menus
Enigma Yorkville is a MICHELIN-Star Toronto Restaurant
Convenient Meal Kits
Momofuku and Milk Bar Collaborate to Provide a Two-Course Meal
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Recipe Voting Apps
Swipe, Vote, and Match Recipes for Dinner with the Dinners App
Budget-Sensitive Meal Pricing
Taco Bell's New Name Your Price Tool Lets You Set Your Max Budget
New Orleans-Honoring Restaurant Menus
Applebee's Big Easy Menu Includes Pastas and More
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Film-Inspired Breakfast Menus
Denny's Launches the Afterlife Menu
Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches
Bonduelle Lunch Bowls Entice Gen Z with Bold Flavors
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Whimsical Movie Diner Menus
This New IHOP Menu Celebrates the Upcoming IF Movie
Late-Night Chicken Shop Pop-Ups
Bird's Eye Launched a New Range with an Exclusive Experience
Speedy QSR Pizza Drive-Thrus
The Pizza Hut The Hut Lane Features the Hut 'N Go Menu
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Tequila-Themed QSR Menus
The Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Championship Menu is Limited-Edition
Thoughtfully Designed Compact Restaurants
Design Next Agency Completes Loong Noodles' Interior
Sponsored Post-Birth Meals
Grubhub's Special Delivery Treats New Moms to the Meal They Dreamed of
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Irregularly Shaped Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Le Red Tiger Vietnamese Restaurant
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Small-Bite Martini Menus
The Oblix Happy Hour Fuses "Girl Dinner" with the "New York Happy Meal"
All-Inclusive Meal Commerce Platforms
Mealogic Helps Businesses Enter the Meal Delivery Market
Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences
Taiwan's 'A Joy' Introduces a Menu with 300 Delicacies
Seasonal Restaurant Menu Refreshes
Emmy Squared Pizza Enhances Its Food and Beverage Offerings
Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is Bringing Samsung Kiosks to Locations
Indulgent QSR Wintertime Menus
The SONIC Late-Winter Menu Embraces Cold Weather Comfort Foods
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
Burger Brand Catering Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Launched a Catering Program with ezCater
Anime-Inspired QSR Menus
Burger King France Introduces a New Naruto Menu
Fakeaway Meal Hotlines
Kitchen Joy's FixMyOrder Helps Consumers Avoid Food Delivery Disasters
Modern Mexican Taco Menus
These New Tocaya Tacos Come in Five Varieties
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Customizable Middle-Eastern Dining Concepts
East Tea Can Express Redefines Toronto's Food Scene
Dim Sum-Inspired Dining Menus
aKin Has a Variety of Dim Sum-Inspired Eats for Spring
Greek Cuisine Pita Menus
The Pita Pit Mediterranean-Inspired Menu Has Five New Options
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Greek Cuisine Meal Kits
The Gousto Greek Odyssey Range Has a Number of Traditional Dishes
Cherry Blossoms-Inspired Restaurant Menus
Black+Blue is Launching a Curated Cherry Blossom Menu
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Bespoke Hotel Restaurants
The Four Seasons Achieves Global Acclaim for its Dining Concepts
AI Digital Menus
Clickmenu.ai Transforms Dining with AI-Powered, Customizable Menus
Asian Cuisine Marketplaces
Springroll is a New Platform for Fans of Asian Food
Meal Planning Platforms
Bentofy Organizes Meals, Recipes and Groceries In One Simple Platform
Mediterranean Culinary Experiences
Restaurant Azura Offers a Gourmet Chef's Tasting Menu
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Imaginative Cocktail Menus
Dean & Nancy on 22's World of Dreams Menu Evokes Wonder & Exploration
High-Value Low-Cost QSR Menus
The McDonald's McValue Menu Will Arrive in 2025 with Many Options
Virtual Dining Brand Collaborations
The Virtual Brand Man vs Fries is Coming to CPK Restaurants
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
Made-to-Order Baby Food
Indian Startup Timios Launched a "Made to Order" Fresh Baby Food Category
Fresh Fall Menus
CRISP & GREEN Offers Seasonal and Healthy Items
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
New Year Taco Menus
Taco Cabana is Launching a New and Enticing 2025 QSR Menu
Price-Driven Fast-Casual Menus
The Farmer Boys Farmstand Fresh & Affordable Menu is Low-Cost
Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus
The New Buffalo Wild Wings Bacon Menu Has Three Options
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
Elevated Fast-Casual Entrees
Just Salad Market Plates Come in Three Options
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Murder Mystery Dining Experiences
'The Perfect Bite' Experience is Inspired by Knives Out
No-Code Delivery Tools
RestoApp Builds Food Delivery Platforms Without Developer Support
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Fusion Italian Cuisine Menus
The ASK Italian Spring Menu Features Fresh Flavors
Personalized Nutrition Assistants
Cheffie Customizes Meals And Menus Based On Your Dietary Needs
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Climate-Conscious Cocktails
Fura's Journal of Future Foods Menu Explores Specific Ingredients
Informed Food Choices Assistants
Bettermenu for Doordash Offers Nutritional Information in a Click
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Globally Inspired Wing Menus
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Taste for Adventure is Arriving for Fall
Affordable Lunch Combos
Domino's Japan Offers a Versatile Pizza Bento with 8 Pizza Options
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Spiciness-Themed QSR Menus
The Burger King Fiery Menu Has Five Heat Levels
Responsibly-Sourced Seasonal Menus
Tender Greens Summer Menu is Being Offers Through Early Fall
Historically Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Union Trading Co. Snapshot of the Time Menu is Evocative
AI Restaurant Operations Tools
iOrder is a System Designed To Revolutionize Restaurant Orders
Supplemental Pizza Value Menus
The Marco's Pizza Marco's More Menu Encourages Mixing and Matching
Restaurant Online Ordering
Yaha Simplifies Online Ordering and Boosts Restaurant Revenue
Complimentary Order Aggregation Features
Lunchbox Helps Restaurants Grow Their Revenue
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
Vegan Meal Generators
Vegan Recipe Generator Helps You Find Custom Plant-Based Meal Ideas
Elegant Sunday Lunches
Enigma Yorkville will Host a Refined Four-Course Tasting Menu
QR Menu Solutions
Dishtup Enhances Dining with a Digital Menu & QR Code Technology
Chicken Wing-Inspired Menus
Old Chicago is Serving Up a New Wing-Inspired Menu
Restaurant Finder Tools
Feastro Helps You Find a Random Restaurant Nearby or Wherever You Are
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
In-Restaurant Italian Offerings
Maggiano's Little Italy Evolves its Menu with Nine New Additions
Energizing New Years Menus
Chop Shop Has a New 'New Year, New You, New Chop Stop' Theme
Supportive School Meal Programs
TABLE FOR TWO USA and JETRO Organize a Japanese Cuisine Program
Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis
Users Can Browse and Copy Kitchen Emojis for Social Media Content
Dietary Options Databases
FoodSheet is a Resource Helping People Navigate Their Dietary Needs