Restaurant Advertising

Restaurant Advertising in the Bay Area

With 154 screens in 74+ buildings across San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley, Vertical Impression puts your restaurant in front of Bay Area diners right as they decide where to eat tonight.

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Why Bay Area Restaurants Need More Than Social Media

The Bay Area dining scene is legendary—and brutally competitive. From Michelin-starred restaurants in the Financial District to innovative pop-ups in SoMa, thousands of establishments compete for the attention of the region's food-obsessed residents.

Most restaurants rely on Instagram, Yelp, and Google to drive traffic, but these platforms are overcrowded. In a market where tech-savvy diners are bombarded by food content daily, your latest post competes with hundreds of others. Yelp advertising costs continue to climb, and Google Ads for restaurant keywords in San Francisco are among the most expensive in the country.

Elevator advertising reaches Bay Area residents at the perfect moment—when they're leaving their building and deciding where to eat. With 74+ premium buildings across SF, Oakland, and Silicon Valley, your restaurant stays top-of-mind for the most valuable dining demographic in the country.

Bay Area, by the Numbers

154

Digital Screens in the Bay Area

74

Premium Buildings

104M+

Monthly Impressions

Why Elevator Ads Fill Tables for Bay Area Restaurants

Reach Diners at Decision Time

Catch residents as they leave their buildings—the exact moment they're deciding where to eat. Elevator ads influence dining choices when intent is highest.

Target Neighborhoods Around Your Restaurant

Select buildings within walking distance or a short drive from your location. Focus on SoMa for your SoMa restaurant, Financial District for your FiDi spot, or Palo Alto for your Silicon Valley location.

Promote Specials and Events in Real Time

Update creative weekly to feature seasonal menus, happy hour specials, weekend brunch, or special events. Digital screens let you stay timely and relevant.

Build a Local Following Among Residents

With 4+ daily elevator rides, building residents see your restaurant repeatedly—transforming awareness into familiarity and driving consistent weeknight and weekend traffic.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Restaurants

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Timing Relevance

At point of decision

Random drive-by exposure

Scroll-based, any time

Geographic Precision

Building-level targeting

Street-level placement

Zip code or radius

Repeat Exposure

4+ times daily

Varies by commute

Algorithm-dependent

Why Elevator Ads Fill Tables for Bay Area Restaurants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I advertise my restaurant only in nearby buildings?

Yes. We offer building-level targeting, so you can select properties within a specific radius of your restaurant to reach the most relevant local diners.

Can I update my creative for weekly specials?

Absolutely. Digital screens allow creative updates for seasonal menus, happy hours, special events, and weekly features—keeping your messaging fresh and timely.

What Bay Area neighborhoods are covered?

Our network spans San Francisco (Financial District, SoMa, Embarcadero, Nob Hill), Oakland, and Silicon Valley communities including Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale.

How much does elevator advertising cost for restaurants?

Campaigns are customized based on the number of buildings and screens selected. Contact us for a media plan tailored to your restaurant's location and goals.

Ready to Fill Tables With Bay Area's Best Diners?

Put your restaurant in front of residents across 74+ premium Bay Area buildings every single day.

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