Random Restaurant Picker

Can’t decide where to eat tonight? Our random restaurant picker ends the debate. Type in the places you’re considering, spin the barrel, and go wherever it lands. It’s free, it takes a few seconds, and it works on your phone.

How to use the restaurant picker

1. Type up to six restaurants into the boxes. You can use the ones already there as a starting point.
2. Press “Spin the barrel.”
3. Wait for the barrel to stop. The restaurant on the front is tonight’s pick.

Your list is saved on your own device, so next time you visit, your favorites will already be there.

Why let a barrel choose?

“I don’t care, you pick” can go back and forth for twenty minutes. A random pick skips that. Nobody has to be the one who decided, and no one feels left out. If the barrel lands on something you really don’t want, you can spin again, but many people find they feel fine about the choice once it’s made.

Tips for getting the most out of it

• Only add places you’d happily eat at. Then any result is a good one.
• Mix familiar and new. Put in a couple of favorites and one or two places you’ve been meaning to try.
• Ask everyone in the group for a suggestion. When each person adds one, the result feels fair to all.
• Think about the occasion. Keep one list for quick weeknight dinners and another for special nights out.

Questions people ask

Is the restaurant picker free?

Yes. There’s nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for.

Does it pick restaurants near me?

No. You enter the restaurants yourself, so it works for any city or town, and every option on the barrel is a place you chose.

Can I use it for lunch or takeout?

Yes. It works for any meal and any kind of food, so add your takeout spots too.

Is the result really random?

Yes. Each restaurant has an equal chance on every spin.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It’s made to work on phones, tablets, and computers.