{"id":3897,"date":"2021-06-16T09:18:20","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T14:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/?p=3897"},"modified":"2025-08-04T09:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:08:35","slug":"restaurant-menus-6-print-ideas-for-dine-in-take-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/restaurant-menus-6-print-ideas-for-dine-in-take-out","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Menus: 6 Print Ideas for Dine-in &#038; Take-out"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--the_content--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-6\"> <p>As more restaurants open up, expand their services and offer indoor dining again, one thing\u2019s for sure: menu printing is more essential than ever. From dining in to taking out, brunch to happy hour, your restaurant menus need to do a lot with a little. So we\u2019ve compiled the top features (and design ideas) for our six types of custom menus that can coordinate with your space and strategy and help get you back to normal.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"#brochure-menus\">From brochures and take-out menus to waterproof, saddle-stitched, spiral coil and backlit menus,<\/a> different menu formats are tailored to specific uses like dine-in, delivery or bar service, depending on durability, space and branding needs.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">For take-out menus, be sure to include them in to-go orders, as well as mail them throughout your local neighborhoods. <a href=\"#take-out-menus\">Smartpress offers full mailing services, from list processing to variable addressing,<\/a> to make this seamless for any business.<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Customization and flexibility are key for modern restaurants, whether through <a href=\"#waterproof-menus\">variable data printing, laminated tabs or QR codes.<\/a> With these options and more, restaurants can easily adapt menus for multiple services while maintaining a cohesive and professional brand presence.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/leos_table_menu_brochure.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=227fe37418a806b30644f4368a238409\" alt=\"A hand holding an unfolded brochure restaurant menu with Leo's on the front and more menus above and below it.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"brochure-menus\">Brochure Restaurant Menus<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to begin? With a classic that can do it all:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brochure Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Substantial and sophisticated, they\u2019re perfect as dine-in menus and easy to modify as your offerings change. Plus, with more than 10 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/brochure-folding-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brochure folding options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your menu layouts are endless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online printing with Smartpress means you get to design dinner menus with mouthwatering imagery, lunch menus with staff shout-outs and happy hour menus with branded logos. Add a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UV coating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Touch laminate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper stock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of choice and you\u2019ve got a complete catering package.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a sidewalk cafe or do flawless fine dining, consider not only your menu, but also its presentation. Try skipping the fold and designing a flat menu that slides into a sophisticated clipboard. You\u2019ll love how quick and easy it is for you to switch out menus for each service and your guests will love the textured feel of stocks like felt weave and linen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Tip: <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you add Soft Touch laminate to your restaurant menus, stick to one or two folds or no fold at all. With more than two folds, your menu won\u2019t lay flat.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-takeout-1.jpg\" alt=\"A custom take-out menu printed with Biscuit's Steakhouse on the front.\"   \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take-out Menu: 100# Coated Matte White Cover, half fold, 11 x 8.5&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"take-out-menus\">Take-out Menus for Orders &amp; Mailing<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your service pivots and evolves, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/take-out-menu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take-out Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a restaurant lifesaver. Whether they\u2019ve become a recent addition or have been part of your business from the beginning, single-use menus are perfect for slipping into pick-up orders or mailing to neighborhoods in your area.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even though they\u2019re disposable menus, your design matters just as much. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coated and uncoated stocks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/black-vs-full-color-printing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-color<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, double-sided printing options, even your take-out menus can stand out. You can also add a protective coating to elevate your design even more (without elevating your budget).<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a way to create a really memorable menu? Make an eco-friendly impression with our 100% recycled stock. Its flecked look and feel blows standard take-out menus out of the water. And while you\u2019re at it, add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/print-with-perforation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perforation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so customers have an instant coupon as they carry out.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/mailing-and-addressing-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mailing and addressing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the one that\u2019s right for you. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/list-processing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list processing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/variable-data-printing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variable data printing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/mailing-permits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mailing permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information, Smartpress is the online printer that can personalize each piece and simplify the whole mailing process.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/waterproof_menu_nacho_mania.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=b6883e7ab47ea6f3cce6453e20dfc065\" alt=\"Two waterproof menus overlapping each other and printed with Nacho Mania in green.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterproof Menu: Synthetic 14 mil with flat matte UV coating on both sides, 8.5 x 14&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-waterproof.jpg\" alt=\"Two hands holding two brewery menus with Eat! and Drink! at the top.\"   \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterproof Menu: Synthetic 14 mil with flat matte UV coating on both sides and 1\/8&#8243; rounded corners, 11 x 17&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2 id=\"waterproof-menus\">Design Durable Waterproof Menus<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even outside of a pandemic, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/waterproof-menu?sharedProductConfig=b4eeabe8d0b7f29bfe1270ed924300b0#c=886&amp;cp=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterproof Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a good idea. Easy to sanitize after each use, our synthetic menus feel more like paper than plastic and protect your delicious details without the need for coating or laminate. Durable and thick, these reusable menus hold color exceptionally well, so don\u2019t be afraid of image-heavy designs.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider waterproof menu printing when you want a more permanent option or if your selections don\u2019t change often. We recommend adding rounded corners to your restaurant menus to soften your design and flaunt a premium finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But our favorite layout idea? Printing a QR code. If you\u2019re not ready or able to print full menus yet, a QR code can link to your online menu. All you have to do is adhere it to each table and sanitize between guests.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Tip: <\/strong><\/em>To clean\/sanitize your synthetic menus, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth with mild soap and water, a mild cleaner\/disinfectant or both. We do not recommend using harsh chemicals, as they may compromise the integrity of the ink. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have more questions about menu printing? Get answers in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-faq\/menu-printing-faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ section<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-left-sm\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mint_saddle_stitch_booklet_opened.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=22e05ddc55bc4ed92452409036eed8d8\" alt=\"A custom saddle stitch menu printed with a light green background and wine offerings.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saddle Stitch Menu: 80# Uncoated Smooth White Cover throughout, 6 x 9&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md raisedRight\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mint_saddle_stitch_booklet_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=ab5d95d615aae33d7bcebbd00abed86a\" alt=\"A custom drink menu printed with a light green background and a saddle stitch binding.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Show off With Saddle Stitch Menus<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/saddle-stitch-menus#c=886&amp;cp=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saddle Stitch Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ve got more room to showcase a wider selection of items and tell your restaurant\u2019s story. And thanks to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover and text stock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options, you get to experiment with the look and feel of your entire menu, inside and out.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saddle stitched menus add elegance to any service and let you include staff favorites and pairing notes from the chef. From food to wine to your origin story, there\u2019s room for it all as you print your menus and create a complete brand experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend upping the ante on appetizers and diving into desserts with \u201cchapter\u201d pages that separate courses. These pages give you a chance to lead into each section and make your content and imagery super scannable for customers.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ready to reorder your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/features\/how-to-create-a-restaurant-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant menus<\/a>? It\u2019s simple:<\/span><\/p> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the job you\u2019d like to reorder from the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Orders<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Reorder button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and\/or change your job specifications.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the same artwork or upload new files.\u00a0<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your order.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50-image --><div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-10\"><div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-top-sm blockOffset-right-sm raisedLeft\"><figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/spiral_coil_booklet_menu.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=8d62e7481d604862fd4b3015bbb3a437\" alt=\"Two hands holding a spiral bound drink menu printed with a red background and DRINK in black text.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption style=\"width: 66.6666666667%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spiral Coil Menu: Synthetic 14 mil, 5 x 11&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>  <p><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 no-pad blockOffset-bottom-md\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpressblog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/spiral_coil_booklet_menu_opened.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=900&s=d5a94ffdec975f467c1dddd8cc19c4fe\" alt=\"Two hands holding a spiral coil drink menu with a black background and white text.\"   data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/div><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>The Easy Viewing of Spiral Coil Menus<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you really want to show off your selection, do it with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/spiral-coil-menus#c=886&amp;cp=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiral Coil Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a sturdy plastic coil in black or white, your custom menus can feature as few or as many pages as it takes to show off your entrees, cocktails and more. That coil ensures the pages fully rotate and lay flat for an easy viewing experience, too.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Totally customizable, spiral bound menus can even be waterproof &#8211; just choose our synthetic stock and you\u2019ve got drink menus perfect for the bar. Use your own menu template or design something unique that creates a branded look customers will recognize.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for water resistance and protection without a synthetic stock, choose interior and exterior stocks that you can laminate (the dropdowns on the product page will tell you which ones are compatible).<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong><i>Tip: <\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add digital laser cutting via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/pages\/custom-quote\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create tabs between each section of your restaurant menus. This lets guests easily flip to drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--><!--block-empty--> <!--graybar--><div class=\"ltGrayBkgd-md\"><\/div><!--\/graybar--><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-bottom-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <figure class=\"figureContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/blog-backlit-graphic-menu.jpg\" alt=\"A custom backlit menu with a black background and Summer Specials printed in blue.\"   \/><figcaption style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backlit Menu: Backlit Film, 13 x 19&#8243;<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <div class=\"row center-xs blockOffset-top-sm\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-10\"> <div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"> <h2>Backlit Menus Brighten Things Up<\/h2> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--> <!--block: 50-50 --><div class=\"row center-xs\" ><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-md-8\"><div class=\"row\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--><\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lastly, illuminate your restaurant &#8211; literally &#8211; with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/backlit-menus#c=886&amp;cp=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backlit Menus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ultimate contactless option, backlit menu boards should be designed like posters, with content legible from a distance. That means big, thick fonts that stay visible throughout your layout.<\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you install them behind the bar or as part of a window display, you\u2019ll want to design your menus with contrast so the light really shows through. Think light backgrounds with dark fonts and vice versa.<\/span><\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"><!--[col]--> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize yours in any size to coordinate with your existing lightbox and give your full-color food photography the spotlight. 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See how to do it right with <a href=\"\/blog\/features\/restaurant-marketing-why-print-is-a-major-meal-ticket\">Profit with Print: Restaurants&#8217; Marketing Meal Ticket<\/a>.<\/p> <!--[\/col]--><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!--\/block--> <!--block--><div class=\"row center-xs\"><div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-8\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--\/block--> <div class=\"row center-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-11 col-md-8\"> <div class=\"row end-xs\"> <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-10\"> <\/span><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>FEATURED DESIGNS<br \/> <\/strong><\/span>Brochure Men Design by Andrew Sabourin, Graphic Designer &amp; Illustrator, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityswitch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gravity Switch<\/a><br \/> Take-out Menu Design by\u00a0LH Formal Design<br \/> Nacho Mania Waterproof Menu Design by Antonio Colin<br \/> Zeus Waterproof Menu Design by Casey Krawczuk, Zeus Brewing Company<br \/> Saddle Stitch Menu Design by Designed for Le Cuvier Winery by Lindsay Masten, Creative Director of Web &amp; Wolf<br \/> Spiral Coil Menu Design by Spiros Stogiannis Easy Pie<br \/> Backlit Graphic Design by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nicoleabullock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nicole Bullock<\/a><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: right;\"> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><!--block-empty--><!--\/the_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As more restaurants open up, expand their services and offer indoor dining again, one thing\u2019s for sure: menu printing is more essential than ever. 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