This project is a restaurant web application that allows customers to browse the menu, place online orders, and make reservations. It was designed to support real restaurant operations and is currently being used in a live environment.
Independently designed and built a production restaurant website supporting live online ordering and reservations. Led the full process from UX/UI design and frontend development to backend APIs, database modeling, and deployment. Implemented end-to-end ordering and booking flows aligned with real restaurant operations.
Details
Product Walkthrough
A step-by-step look at how the product works through real interactions.
Online Ordering System
Users can browse different menu categories to easily find the dishes they want to order
Customers can customize their meals by selecting toppings and options before adding items to the cart
The cart system allows users to review, modify, or remove items, and uses localStorage to temporarily save cart data, ensuring the order state is preserved for better user convenience even if the page is refreshed
Once the order is confirmed, the order data is sent to the server through an API and stored in the database
Admin Dashboard
The admin dashboard was designed to centralize order and reservation management in a single interface
Admins can view the order list and filter records by date to efficiently manage daily operations
Order status updates such as Confirmed, Cooking, Completed, and Cancelled allow real-time order tracking
The admin page is protected using a hidden route and JWT token authentication to restrict access to authorized administrators
Reservation System
Users can make a reservation by selecting a date and time
The reservation process includes selecting a date, selecting a time, and choosing a party size
The personal information form collects customer details such as name, phone number, and email, and uses Drizzle ORM to securely validate
Reservation data is stored in the database and can be viewed from the admin page
System Architecture
Frontend
- Next.js & React
- Menu & Reservations
- User Interface
API Layer
- API Routes
- Order & Booking Logic
- Data Validation
Database
- PostgreSQL
- NEON/Drizzle ORM
- Data Storage
Platform
- Admin Authentication
- Order Management
- Reservation Control
Future Improvements
Online Payments
Integrate a secure checkout flow for faster ordering and a smoother customer experience.
SMS / Email Notifications
Send automatic reservation confirmations, order updates, and reminders to customers.
Analytics Dashboard
Track sales, peak ordering hours, and reservation trends to support business decisions.
Customer Accounts & Order History
Allow users to create accounts, view past orders, and quickly reorder their favorite meals.