How long does it take to build a website?

Most websites are delivered in 2-4 weeks. Complex web applications take 4-8 weeks. We provide a clear timeline before starting.

How much does a custom website cost?

Projects start at $3,000 for professional websites. Web apps and MVPs range from $5,000-$25,000. We provide free estimates within 24 hours.

Where is GEXP Software based?

We are based in Costa Rica, same timezone as US Central. We serve clients across Costa Rica, LATAM, USA, and Europe.

What technologies do you use?

We specialize in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and React Native. We choose the best stack for each project's needs.

Restaurant Web Development Costa Rica

A restaurant without a real website loses reservations to places that make it easier to decide.

We build restaurant and cafe websites that show the menu, communicate the experience, and give visitors a direct way to book or order.

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Summary

Restaurant Web Development Costa Rica | GEXP Software

Most restaurants in Costa Rica rely on Instagram and WhatsApp for their online presence. That works until a visitor searches on Google and lands on a competitor who has a proper site with photos, a menu, and a reservation link.

Problems

What restaurant buyers search for before they show up

Current menu with prices — not a PDF scan from 2022.

Photos that communicate the ambiance before committing to a table.

Hours, location, and a reservation link that works on a phone.

Approach

What we build

Menu page with categories, photos, and prices formatted for mobile.

Gallery and ambiance section that sells the experience visually.

Google Maps embed, hours, and a direct WhatsApp or reservation CTA.

Deliverables

Typical scope

Homepage with hero photo and key CTAs

Menu page (categorized, mobile-optimized)

Gallery / ambiance section

Location, hours, and contact

Google Business alignment and local SEO structure

Our approach

How we approach this type of project

The comparison a tourist or local makes before choosing a restaurant happens online. If one restaurant has a site with clear menu photos and a reservation button and the competitor has a dead Instagram account with no link in bio, the decision is already made. A restaurant website is not a nice-to-have — it is the first impression for every visitor who finds the place on Google Maps or through a travel blog. We build restaurant sites fast: homepage with a strong hero image, menu page with food categories and current prices, a gallery section, and a location + hours section with a WhatsApp or reservation CTA. Timeline is 1-2 weeks for a standard 4-5 page restaurant site. Menu updates after launch are easy to handle via a CMS or directly in the content files depending on how tech-comfortable the team is. We also handle Google Business optimization as part of the technical SEO layer — this improves how the restaurant appears in local search results and on Maps.

Proof

Why we stand out here

1-2 wks

Restaurant site delivery

4-5 page restaurant site with menu, gallery, and local SEO structure. Fast because scope is defined.

Mobile-first

Most visitors are on phones

Restaurant sites are viewed overwhelmingly on mobile. We build mobile-first with photo-heavy layouts optimized for fast load.

Case studies

Relevant work

Food & Hospitality

Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Guanacaste

Only online presence was Instagram. Tourists searching on Google could not find hours, menu, or location. Reservation inquiries came exclusively through DMs with no clear process.

Built a 5-page site with homepage, full menu, gallery, location page with Google Maps embed, and a reservation form linked to the owner's email. Google organic traffic within 30 days of launch.

Google traffic in 30d

FAQ

Questions about this service

Can we update the menu ourselves after the site launches?

Yes. We either set up the menu as editable content in a lightweight CMS like Sanity or structure the menu data in a simple JSON file you can edit. For most restaurants, the JSON file approach is faster and doesn't require a CMS subscription.

Do you integrate with online ordering platforms like Uber Eats or Rappi?

We can add ordering links and buttons to the site. Direct integration with delivery platforms requires their own APIs and is a larger scope — we can scope that separately if needed. Most restaurants just need a clean link to their ordering platform from their website.

How important are photos for a restaurant website?

Critical. A restaurant site without professional or high-quality food and ambiance photos converts poorly regardless of how well the rest of the site is built. We can work with existing photos or recommend a photographer if needed. Budget for at least one photo session before launch.

Proof

Proof and credibility

Costa Rica

Local execution

Useful for expats, foreign-owned businesses, and nearshore buyers who want local context without sacrificing quality.

600+

Projects shipped

Credibility matters when buyers compare Costa Rica agencies against US or offshore options.

Bilingual

Communication

English-speaking buyers get a clearer process, stronger briefs, and faster iteration.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with foreign-owned businesses in Costa Rica?

Yes. Foreign-owned businesses are one of our strongest fits, especially when the buyer wants a Costa Rica-based team that can still communicate clearly in English.

Is this only for software?

No. Many projects start with a website, redesign, or a focused lead-generation landing page before they expand into heavier software work.

Can we start with a quote instead of WhatsApp?

Yes. The primary path is the form because it creates a cleaner commercial process and makes follow-up easier by email.

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