10,443 domains, 80% actually activeNotable presence of 1&1 IONOS (German market)No registration restrictions

.restaurant Domain

.restaurant was registered with IANA on 31 July 2014 and passed to Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) in 2018 as part of a 195-domain portfolio transfer. It has 10,443 registered domains, with a notable 79.64% active in the DNS zone, and 1&1 IONOS (German market) has a notable presence.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .RESTAURANT domain

What is the .RESTAURANT domain?

.restaurant is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital, registered in the IANA database on 31 July 2014 and transferred to its current operator in 2018 as part of a 195-domain portfolio transfer. It has 10,443 domains worldwide, with a notable 79.64% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (18.97%) and Namecheap (8.81%), but 1&1 IONOS also stands out in third place (4.08%), confirming notable adoption in the German market too.
Extension .RESTAURANT
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital); transferred in 2018 as part of a 195-domain portfolio transfer
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .RESTAURANT

Who is the .RESTAURANT domain for?

These are the most common situations where .RESTAURANT is the ideal extension.

Restaurants and hospitality venues

The most direct use: restaurants of all kinds looking for a clear domain for their business.

Gourmet and fine-dining restaurants

Establishments specialized in quality gastronomy reinforcing their culinary identity.

Fast food and takeout

Quick-service food businesses highlighting their takeout service.

Table reservation platforms

Services allowing users to book a table at various restaurants.

Restaurants in the German market

1&1 IONOS's presence also confirms notable adoption in Germany.

Restaurant chains and franchises

Restaurant groups with multiple locations reinforcing their shared brand.

.RESTAURANT vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .RESTAURANT with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.restaurant This page Restaurants and hospitality businesses None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.food Gastronomy in general None Contact us
.bar Bars and nightlife venues None Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .RESTAURANT domain at miHosting

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Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .RESTAURANT domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .RESTAURANT domain

Who manages the .restaurant domain?

Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), since 2018. It was registered with IANA on 31 July 2014.

Does .restaurant have good real adoption?

Yes, with 79.64% of registered domains actually active, most correspond to restaurants with a published site.

Are there restrictions on registering a .restaurant domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove a hospitality license.

How much does a .restaurant domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .restaurant domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .restaurant domain was registered with IANA on 31 July 2014 and has been managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) since 2018. With 10,443 domains registered and a notable 79.64% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy, with a 1&1 IONOS presence — confirms solid real adoption among restaurants, including the German market. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your restaurant.