Features Users Want Most in Restaurant Reviews Apps

Based on 285 real App Store reviews, here's exactly what users wish Restaurant Reviews apps would build.

5
Missing Features
5
Build Recs
85/100
Opportunity

Most-Requested Missing Features

Features users are literally asking for in their reviews, ranked by demand.

#1: Ability to filter by dietary restrictions

Medium Demand
"No way to search for dietary restrictions"
"I can’t understand why there wouldn’t be a basic option so that you could filter restaurants with vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options"

#2: Multiple reservation bookings for same day

High Demand
"Auto cancels your first one if you book a second one 2 hours later"
"Absurd the app doesn’t let me book drinks at a cocktail bar and then dinner 2.5 hours later"

#3: Improved notification system

Medium Demand
"Half the time, Resy doesn’t even send a notification when a table I’ve set a notify for opens up"
"Did not receive notification, but reservation became avail as I repeatedly checked restaurants website"

#4: Integration with Apple Pay

Low Demand
"Lame that they don’t take Apple Pay"

#5: Ability to view detailed user reviews

High Demand
"Surprisingly lacking in user reviews"
"You cannot read reviews, yet you are prompted to create a review after dining"

Build Recommendations

Prioritized actions based on user demand and market opportunity.

Revamp the search functionality to allow for more intuitive restaurant discovery, including filters for dietary restrictions and location.

Implement a robust reservation management system that allows users to modify bookings easily and book multiple reservations on the same day.

Simplify the login process to reduce user friction and improve account access reliability.

Improve the notification system to ensure users receive timely alerts for reservations and waitlists.

Develop a feature for user-generated reviews to increase transparency and user engagement.

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