Custom Restaurant Signs

Sign Categories Restaurants Typically Need

Restaurants and bars often need several different sign types working together: exterior storefront identification, interior decor signage, and operational signage like hours or menu boards. Each category has different material and visibility priorities.

Storefront identification needs to be readable from the street or sidewalk, while interior bar and decor signage has more room for stylistic choices since it's viewed up close in a controlled setting.

Interior Bar and Decor Signage

Wood and metal signage with engraved or printed branding are popular choices for restaurant and bar interiors, often used to reinforce a theme or display a logo prominently behind a bar or host stand. LED neon-style signage is also a frequent choice for bars wanting a distinct, illuminated focal point.

Personalized signage, such as custom wording for a specific drink, house rule, or slogan, is a common request for bars and restaurants that want their interior decor to feel distinctly their own rather than generic.

Menu Boards and Operational Signage

Menu boards, whether static printed panels or illuminated backlit displays, communicate offerings and pricing to customers at the point of decision. Material choice depends on whether the board needs to be updated frequently or stays fixed for longer stretches.

Our menu board signs page covers this category in more detail, including options for both static and frequently updated menu displays.

Storefront and Exterior Visibility

A restaurant's exterior signage needs to be legible from the street, with illumination often recommended for businesses operating into evening hours. Channel letters and backlit panels are common choices for restaurant storefront identification.

Our storefront signs page goes into more detail on materials and sizing specifically for street-facing business identification.