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.
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Online Ordering System
Built a full-stack ordering flow that handles menu browsing, item customization, persistent cart state with localStorage, and API-based order processing with database storage.
Background
Why This System Was Built
The motivation behind creating this system and the key problems it was designed to solve for real users.
Managing customer orders and reservations manually created inefficiencies during daily restaurant operations. Staff had to answer phone calls, take handwritten orders, and track reservations separately, which often led to delays, missed details, and increased workload during busy hours. A centralized digital system was needed to streamline ordering and reservation management while improving accuracy and customer convenience.
- Reduce manual phone-based ordering and reservation handling
- Provide customers with a clear, self-service menu browsing experience
- Centralize order and reservation data into a single system
- Improve workflow efficiency during peak business hours
- Minimize order mistakes caused by manual entry
Technical Overview
System Architecture
A structured view of how the frontend, backend, and database components connect to deliver a seamless product experience.
Frontend
- Next.js
- React
- Tailwind CSS
- Responsive UI
API Layer
- Next.js API Routes
- Live Order Logic
- Zod Data Validation
Database
- PostgreSQL (Neon)
- Drizzle ORM
- Relational Data Modeling
Platform
- Vercel Deployment
- JWT Authentication
- Cloudinary Assets
- Stripe Payment
Next Steps
Future Improvements
Planned enhancements and ideas that could further improve usability, performance, and overall user experience.
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.