Questions before you register or transfer a .MENU?
Practical answers about restaurant use, menu accuracy, dietary information, premium names, transfers, bulk projects, and reseller tools.
Who should register a .MENU domain?
Restaurants, cafés, chefs, caterers, food directories, ordering platforms, recipe publishers, reviewers, and dining communities can use .MENU. Check a name in the .MENU registration section.
Who operates the .MENU registry?
IANA lists Dot Menu Registry LLC as the sponsoring organization for .MENU.
Is .MENU restricted to restaurants?
No. The registry also presents it for chefs, diners, food information, recipes, ingredients, reviews, offers, and other food-related projects.
What information should a restaurant keep current on a .MENU website?
Prices, availability, ingredients, service times, location details, ordering links, and reservation terms should be reviewed regularly.
Should dietary and allergen information be clearly explained?
Yes. Restaurants and food platforms should present dietary and allergen information accurately and follow applicable local food-information rules.
Can .MENU domains have premium pricing?
Yes. Short cuisine terms, city names, restaurant categories, and high-demand food keywords may carry premium registration or renewal pricing.
Can I transfer a .MENU domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when the domain is eligible. Unlock it, obtain the authorization code, and use the NiceNIC domain transfer service.
Can an agency register many .MENU domains for restaurant clients?
Yes. Use the bulk search section for restaurant names, locations, cuisine concepts, campaign pages, and defensive registrations.
Can a food platform automate .MENU registrations?
Eligible platforms can review the NiceNIC reseller API for registration, renewal, transfer, and portfolio workflows.