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Eater

Restaurant recommendations

57 ratings
88 reviews
With Ads#210 in free Food & Drink
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 14, 2024
  • July 29, 2026

Developer

Vox Media, Inc.
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About

Discover top restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. Find new places in any city, get personalized suggestions, and easily make reservations. Never have a bad meal again with trusted insider picks.

✓Editor-curated restaurant picks
✓Personalized recommendations
✓Insider community connection
✓Smart search functionality
✓Create and share custom lists
✓Direct table reservations
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Eater. Based on 57 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Food & Drink app.

Positive things

  • 👍Convenient access to Eater content
  • 🚀Curated restaurant recommendations
  • 💡Ability to save/reference restaurant lists

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes/won't open for some users
  • 🔒Forced opt-in for data tracking
  • 🗺️Outdated restaurant information
  • 🌍Limited to certain regions/cities
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What's New in Eater

3.8.0

July 29, 2026

A redesigned Eater list tab that makes it easier to find Eater's great recs all over the world. We also made some major performance improvements to the map so it's speedier and less buggy.

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Food & Drink

This app dropped -5 positions in Food & Drink chart.

Last updated on August 7, 2026.

Events

Read more about Create Custom Restaurant Lists
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Create Custom Restaurant Lists

Save and share your favorite places to eat

Jun 2, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

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User reviews

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Doesn’t work

Downloaded the app, and tried to create a login. It hung up. Finally deleted it and tried the process over again. It still got hung. It’s worthless
6 cities6 cities

Will not start

Waste of time
Not user friendly apphdhshhshNot user friendly apphdhshhsh

Response from developer

Hi, we're so sorry to hear you're having trouble with the app and we welcome your feedback. Please email support@eater.com so that we can help resolve your issue quickly. Thank you!

Unusable!!!

Search in map view is absolutely broken. Maps starts jumping back and forth between the last two restaurants choosen.
dutchesofblackhawkdutchesofblackhawk

Response from developer

Thanks for flagging this and sorry about the frustrating map experience. We are actively investigating and would appreciate any more information you'd be willing to share. If you continue to run into the issue, please email support@eater.com so we can troubleshoot with you. We appreciate you taking the time to report this.

Doesn’t work well

First time using tried “Koreatown vegetarian” since it has my NYC location. Gave me LA spots. Then tried “NY Koreatown vegetarian” and a few variants (NYC, New York) — kept giving me only LA results. This is a pretty basic easy search not to work. Love Eater recommendations but don’t know that I’ll use app again.
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BRNJ1000BRNJ1000

Response from developer

Hi there, sorry for the trouble. That's not how location search should work and this sounds like a bug. We are working on improvements to the search experience and should have things fixed soon. Thanks for the feedback and for sticking with Eater!

Must-have for restaurant recs

It’s so helpful to have Eater maps in app form. It’s easy to save lists of places I want to hit and find recommendations on the fly. Also love leaving notes!
NicoCG410NicoCG410
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Search and account icons smushed on main map page

Bug

Location settings get stuck after disabling tracking

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Requested Features

3 requests

Add filters and sorting for map/list view

Feature

Allow sharing of restaurant lists

Feature

Improve font size and layout on map view

Feature

FAQ

What does the Eater app do?

The Eater app provides trusted restaurant and bar recommendations curated by expert editors. It helps users discover great places to eat and drink in major cities, whether they are exploring locally or traveling. The app also allows users to make table reservations directly.

What are the key features of the Eater app?

Key features include editor-curated recommendations, personalized suggestions based on location, the ability to connect with other food insiders, smart search for finding specific types of places, creating and sharing custom lists of favorite spots, and direct table reservation booking.

Is the Eater app free to use?

The Eater app is free to download and use. While the description does not explicitly mention in-app purchases for premium features, it does indicate the app has ads, suggesting a free model supported by advertising.

Who is the Eater app for?

This app is designed for food lovers, travelers, and anyone seeking reliable restaurant and bar recommendations. It's particularly useful for those who value expert opinions and want to discover new dining experiences with ease.

Can I make reservations through the Eater app?

Yes, the Eater app allows you to browse and book tables directly within the application. This feature streamlines the process of securing a reservation at a recommended restaurant, bringing you one step closer to enjoying a great meal.