Restaurant Marketing in Vancouver — Fill More Tables
AP Digital helps restaurants and cafes in Vancouver get more reservations and walk-ins through Meta Ads, Google Ads, and Instagram content. Month-to-month. No contracts.
Great food isn't enough. We make sure people in your neighborhood know about it — with Instagram content that makes them hungry and Google Ads that turn searches into reservations.
A great food photo is usually among the best-performing content on Instagram. We turn your dishes into scroll-stopping ads.
People don't drive 30 minutes for dinner. We target hungry people within 5–15 km of your restaurant, the distance most diners will travel.
Month-to-month. 90-day guarantee: if we miss the target we agree on, we keep working at no fee for a further 30 days.
Why Instagram and Google Matter Most for Restaurants
Restaurant discovery happens in two places: Instagram and Google. Instagram is where people browse, get inspired, and screenshot places to try. Google is where they search "best Thai food Burnaby" or "restaurants open now near me" when they're ready to eat.
We cover both. Instagram Reels and carousel ads showcase your food and atmosphere — building a list of people who want to visit. Google Ads capture them at the moment of decision. Your Google Business Profile (photos, reviews, menu, hours) is the final conversion point.
Work out the economics with your own numbers: average spend per table and how often regulars return. Those two figures tell you what a new diner is worth, and what you can afford to spend to reach one.
Cities We Serve
We help restaurants and cafes across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. See pricing or browse how we work.
What you get
- Meta Ads built around your food photos & video
- Google Ads for "restaurants near me" & cuisine-specific searches
- Google Business Profile optimization & review management
- Instagram content strategy & Reels production guidance
- Reservation & online ordering funnel optimization
- Weekly performance reporting & creative testing
- Event & seasonal promotion campaigns
- Competitor monitoring & local positioning
How we work
- Meta Ads — Instagram and Facebook campaigns for covers and walk-ins
- No Contract — Month-to-month, 30 days' notice
- 90-Day — Lead-volume target agreed before launch
How do I get more customers to my restaurant in Vancouver?
A combination of Google Business Profile optimization, Instagram content, and targeted Meta Ads. When someone searches "best sushi near me" or scrolls past a mouth-watering food Reel, your restaurant needs to be there. AP Digital runs geo-targeted campaigns that drive reservations and walk-ins from people within 5–15 km of your location.
How much does restaurant marketing cost?
Most restaurants start with $1,000–$1,500/month in ad spend plus a management fee starting at $759/month. Restaurant ads typically have a lower cost-per-click than most industries, which stretches a modest budget further. No setup fees, no contracts.
How fast will I see more customers from ads?
Most clients see their first qualified leads within 2 weeks of launch. Instagram and Facebook ads typically respond fastest when promoting a limited-time offer or new menu item, and Google Ads captures people actively searching for restaurants.
Should my restaurant focus on Instagram or Google?
Both, but Instagram is the primary driver. Food is visual — a great photo of your signature dish stops the scroll in a way that text ads never will. Google captures high-intent searches like "Italian restaurant Kitsilano" or "brunch near me." We run both channels to cover discovery and intent.
Do you help with food photography and content?
We provide content strategy and guidance on shooting high-converting food photos and Reels with your phone. For restaurants that want professional content, we can coordinate with local food photographers. The most effective restaurant ads use authentic, well-lit photos of real dishes — not stock images.
Can you help promote my restaurant events and specials?
Yes. We run targeted campaigns for happy hours, live music nights, holiday menus, new menu launches, and seasonal specials. Event-based ads create urgency and drive spikes in reservations. We plan these campaigns around your calendar.
Is there a contract for restaurant marketing?
No. AP Digital works month-to-month. No lock-in contracts, no cancellation fees. We agree a lead-volume target at kickoff, and if we miss it by month 3 we keep working at no fee for a further 30 days. Ad spend is paid to Google or Meta either way.
How do I compete with bigger restaurant chains on Google?
Independent restaurants actually have an advantage — people search for unique dining experiences, not chains. We optimize your Google Business Profile with professional photos, respond to every review, and run Google Ads targeting cuisine-specific and neighborhood searches where chains don't bid.