Restaurant Advertising

Restaurant Advertising in New York

Fill seats at your New York restaurant by reaching diners where they live. With coverage across 141+ buildings from SoHo to the Upper East Side, put your menu in front of hungry residents from Midtown to Chelsea.

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Competing for Diners in the Restaurant Capital of the World

New York has over 27,000 restaurants competing for the same diners. From Michelin-starred establishments in Tribeca to trendy new openings in the Lower East Side, the competition for reservations is relentless. Instagram, Yelp, and Google ads have become an arms race where every restaurant is bidding for the same eyeballs -- and costs keep climbing.

The dining decision in New York often happens at home. Residents scroll through delivery apps, check reservation platforms, or simply ask 'where should we eat tonight?' as they head to the elevator. That moment -- when a New Yorker is leaving their building and deciding on dinner -- is exactly when your restaurant needs to be visible. Elevator advertising captures this decision window in a way no other medium can, reaching hungry residents in premium buildings across Manhattan's best dining neighborhoods.

New York, by the Numbers

277

Digital Screens in New York

141

Premium Buildings

128M+

Monthly Impressions

Why Elevator Advertising Works for Restaurants in New York

Reach Diners at Decision Time

Catch residents as they leave their building deciding where to eat. Elevator ads influence the dining decision at the exact moment it matters most -- right before they walk out the door.

Hyper-Local Neighborhood Targeting

Target buildings within walking distance of your restaurant in SoHo, Chelsea, the West Village, or any Manhattan neighborhood to drive foot traffic from nearby residents.

Promote Seasonal Menus and Events

Update creative for brunch specials, happy hour promotions, new menu launches, and holiday dining events. Keep your restaurant fresh in residents' minds throughout the year.

Build a Regular Customer Base

Daily exposure to the same residents transforms first-time visitors into regulars. Become the neighborhood go-to restaurant for hundreds of building residents.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Restaurants

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Timing of Exposure

Pre-dining decision moment

Random commute timing

Scroll-past during any time

Local Reach Precision

Within walking distance

Broad area coverage

Zip code-level at best

Repeat Exposure

Same residents daily

Different people each time

Frequency caps limit reach

Why Elevator Advertising Works for Restaurants in New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for restaurants in New York?

Restaurant campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most restaurants select 3-10 buildings within walking distance to maximize local foot traffic. We customize packages based on your location, target neighborhoods, and budget.

Can I target buildings near my restaurant specifically?

Yes, this is one of the most effective strategies for restaurants. Select buildings within a 5-10 block radius of your location to reach the residents most likely to walk in. We help you identify the highest-impact buildings in your neighborhood.

How quickly can my restaurant's ads go live?

Most campaigns launch within 2 weeks. We can coordinate timing with your grand opening, seasonal menu launch, or special event to maximize impact from day one.

How do I measure if elevator ads are driving diners to my restaurant?

Track results through reservation codes, unique offers for building residents, QR code scans, and 'how did you hear about us' prompts. We also provide impression analytics and screen performance data for your campaign.

Ready to Fill Seats at Your New York Restaurant?

Get a customized media plan targeting the buildings closest to your restaurant with the highest foot traffic potential.

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