LLM.txt & AI Crawler Setup Guide for Restaurants

Create a text file at `/restaurant-menu.txt` with a brief intro to your restaurant (cuisine type, ambiance, key selling points).

Include markdown-style links to your most important pages: full menu, online ordering, reservations, location/hours, and catering services.

Add a 'Specials' or 'Daily Offerings' section in the file to answer common AI queries about current promotions directly.

User-agent: GPTBot Allow: /menu/ Allow: /reservations/ Allow: /specials/ Disallow: /careers/ Disallow: /private-events/

Verify your crawler permissions using an AI bot tester tool (e.g., OpenAI's tool) to ensure correct indexing of dining-related content.

Monitor crawl frequency in your server logs to ensure GPTBot is hitting your menu, booking, and location pages efficiently.

Wrap individual menu items within `<article>` tags to signal their distinct nature.

Use `<section>` with descriptive `aria-label` attributes for different menu categories (e.g., 'Appetizers', 'Entrees', 'Desserts', 'Beverages').

Ensure all menu item details (description, ingredients, price) are clearly tagged using appropriate elements like `<p>`, `<span>`, and `<strong>`, with prices specifically marked for easy extraction.

Keep related dish concepts and key ingredients within concise descriptions (ideally under 150 words per item).

Avoid ambiguous culinary terms; clearly state primary ingredients and preparation methods.

Eliminate vague adjectives; use specific flavor profiles (e.g., 'zesty lemon aioli' instead of 'creamy sauce') and dietary information (e.g., 'vegan', 'gluten-free').