# Hot Local Food: Find Dinner — Find love, then eat it

> Restaurant discovery and planning app for finding local food based on preferences. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Token.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-local-food-find-dinner/id1621818779 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Token](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358023549)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-local-food-find-dinner/id1621818779/reviews.md

## What is Hot Local Food?

It's like Tinder, but for food, and it already likes you back.

“The future of finding your next meal“

Hot Local Food helps you filter the noise and find the food that matches your craving.

Features:
* When you’re out, see restaurants nearby and swipe until you find your perfect match
* Traveling somewhere? Get to know what’s good by swiping in the area you plan to visit
* Filter by category, currently open, price, and location
* Create custom lists to save places for later
* Access quick shortcuts to make reservations, order delivery or pickup, and find directions

For vegans, carnivores, and everyone in between, Hot Local Food is the best place to find what you love, so you can eat it.

Free, hot, and available on iOS 15 and newer.

## Key features

- Discover nearby restaurants
- Plan meals for future travel
- Filter by category, hours, price, location
- Create custom lists
- Quick reservation and ordering shortcuts
- Get directions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-local-food-find-dinner/id1621818779/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Why didn't this exist sooner??

*2023-07-28*

This is a must have when traveling. I used to spend so much time scouring blogs and articles to find cool restaurants or spots to hang when exploring a new city. I didn't even realize until now how dumb of a system that is - they're always either too narrow or too broad, lacking visuals, and can even just be sponsored not genuine recommendations (booo). I feel like that's all part of why people hate planning in the first place. 

I like that with this app I can just swipe around when I'm on my phone, save stuff for later, and get really specific or broad about what I want and where. This app's existence makes complete sense, can't believe it's just now a thing

### 5/5 — Great way to experience new food…. And find food trucks!

*2023-02-15*

Love this app.  It even includes food trucks.  It’s so easy to use.

### 5/5 — A fun and easy way to find food spots!

*2023-01-27*

Quick way to look at food options without having to go to websites one by one. Also love that it shows photos since that’s usually how I choose what to eat anyway!

### 5/5 — Amazing app, hilarious approach. LOVE IT

*2023-01-26*

Who knew a food app could be made entertaining? As practical as it is fun, it’s easy to navigate, goes by location, and you can filter searches for exactly what you’re craving. Once you swipe right on a place it gives all the details you need, you can save the place to a favorites or custom list, and they have links to multiple food delivery apps if you follow through and want to order something. Amazing app, hilarious approach.

## Frequently asked questions about Hot Local Food

### What is Hot Local Food?

Hot Local Food is a food discovery app that helps you find restaurants nearby or in future travel destinations. It allows you to filter by various criteria and provides shortcuts for reservations and ordering.

### Does Hot Local Food have ads?

Yes, Hot Local Food contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to download and use.

### What devices is Hot Local Food available on?

Hot Local Food is currently available on iOS devices, specifically iPhones, running iOS 15 and newer.

### How often is Hot Local Food updated?

The latest version of Hot Local Food is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on October 1, 2025. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Hot Local Food?

Hot Local Food has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Can I save restaurants I like in Hot Local Food?

Yes, you can create custom lists within Hot Local Food to save places you want to remember for later.

### How does Hot Local Food compare to other restaurant apps?

Hot Local Food focuses on a 'swipe' discovery method similar to dating apps, aiming to match users with their ideal meal. It also offers direct shortcuts for reservations and ordering.

### What kind of food preferences does Hot Local Food cater to?

Hot Local Food is designed for all eaters, including vegans and carnivores, helping everyone find food they love.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-05-22

- Lots of under-the-hood, structural, and modernization improvements
- The app is now faster with fewer bugs

Thank you for using Hot Local Food!

### 1.2.1 — 2025-10-01

- Support for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass

Thank you for using Hot Local Food!

### 1.2.0 — 2025-09-28

- Support for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass

Thank you for using Hot Local Food!

### 1.1.0 — 2023-02-11

NEW:
- An option in the 'Categories' screen that lets you filter for places that are currently open

FIXED:
- The map on the 'Location' screen was showing an incorrect radius
- The 'Currently Open' message when you swipe right on a restaurant could be incorrect

OTHER:
- Bug fixes
- Minor performance and UI improvements

Thanks for using Hot Local Food! We'll continue to build the features you ask for. Send any your feedback and feature requests to hotlocalfood@gmail.com

Cheers,

Ryan and Carter

### 1.0 — 2023-01-26

No release notes.

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