AI UGC ads for restaurants
AI UGC Ads for Restaurants
Addy is an AI agent that creates, posts, and scales short-form video ads for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Paste your menu link to start.
What makes ads hard in this niche
The creative problems restaurants run into on Reels and TikTok.
Human creators charge too much for food content
Traditional UGC creators want $150 to $400 per video, which burns through your local marketing budget fast. You need a high volume of testing to see what dishes actually drive reservations, not just one expensive video.
Filming food and ambiance consistently is exhausting
Running a kitchen leaves little time to film behind-the-scenes prep, staff highlights, or customer reactions. Trying to capture appetizing vertical video every week usually falls to the bottom of the to-do list.
Dishes and promos change with the seasons
Winter comfort food, summer patio specials, and limited-time menu items require constant ad updates. Human creators take days or weeks to deliver, meaning your seasonal promo is half over by the time the ad goes live.
Low engagement on organic food posts
Just posting static photos of plates rarely stops the scroll anymore. You need native-looking video formats that fit platform norms and convince locals to book a table for this weekend.
Hooks you can test this week
Openers written for this niche. Addy writes dozens like these from your website.
- “We tried the new brunch spot in town so you don't have to.”
- “Stop scrolling if you are looking for the best burger in the city.”
- “The secret menu item nobody is ordering at this Italian place yet.”
- “Why this neighborhood spot gets booked out every single weekend.”
- “How to get a free dessert at your favorite local bistro.”
- “We tested the viral pasta dish. Here is our honest review.”
Want more? Try the free hook generator.
Formats that fit
UGC talking head
Looks like a regular customer recording a quick food review on their phone, which builds immediate trust for local diners.
Breaking news
Catches attention instantly for new menu launches, holiday prefix menus, or weekend reservation openings.
Competitor remix
Allows you to respond directly to what other local eateries are promoting without stealing their actual footage.
Meme
Taps into relatable dining-out humor, like trying to pick a restaurant with a group of indecisive friends.
The playbook
From your website to your first winning ad.
- 1
Paste your restaurant website
Addy crawls your menu, website, reviews, and social channels to understand your dishes, vibe, and target neighborhood.
- 2
Swipe to approve concepts
Review AI-generated ad scripts tailored to local dining habits and swipe right to approve the ones you like. Nothing is produced without your sign-off.
- 3
Render in minutes
Addy generates the portrait video ads using your selected formats. Each HD video costs 70 credits to render.
- 4
Schedule across platforms
Automatically publish your approved video ads directly to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts from one dashboard.
- 5
Make variations of winners
When an ad brings in reservations, use Addy to instantly generate performance-based variations to keep testing and scaling.
What it costs
The Starter plan costs $19 per month and includes 2,000 credits. At 70 credits per HD video ad, you can create about 28 finished ads a month, which works out to roughly $0.68 per ad. You can also test drafts for 35 credits or static images for 5 credits to find what works before committing to a full video.
See every plan on the pricing page.
Questions
+Do I need to send my food to creators?
No. Addy generates the video ads using AI based on your website, menu items, and brand details. You never need to ship meals to external influencers or manage scheduling.
+How long does it take to make an ad?
Once you approve a script, Addy renders your HD portrait video ad in just a few minutes. You can go from a blank screen to a scheduled post in under ten minutes.
+Can I promote weekly specials or seasonal menus?
Yes. Because generation is fast and inexpensive, you can easily create ads for weekend specials, happy hour deals, or seasonal tasting menus as soon as you need them.
+Which platforms can I post to?
Addy schedules and posts your portrait (9:16) video ads directly to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, where local diners spend their time.
+Is there a free trial?
Yes. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial that includes 150 credits to test out the platform without entering a credit card.
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