Nothing can beat the satisfaction of munching on your favorite food. This is why eating out is easily one of the best experiences that you can have both alone or with friends. However, when you go to a fancy restaurant, then one of the things that always stand out apart from the food itself, is the branding. Think about it, some of the most iconic fast food chains like Wendy’s and KFC are recognized all across the globe by their logo. The same goes for classy 4-star or 5-star restaurants.
If you want to dine at a new restaurant, then you can expect the kind of food it will serve by its branding and logo. So, let’s just take a look at some of the most amazing restaurant logos we have today:
1. Bottle + Kitchen
Bottle + Kitchen is a good example of how negative space can be cleverly used in logo designs. As you can see, there are two side-by-side knives in white which are easily distinguishable. However, in their middle is also a wine bottle that uses negative space. Overall, it nicely puts the two main elements i.e. food and wine together.
2. Budokan
Sometimes, the simplest logos are the most memorable and impactful. This is exactly what Budokan restaurant got right. It takes a minimalist approach and uses new-age geometric aesthetics which check all the boxes for timeless logo designs. You can also see how cleverly the icon uses the “b” and “k” from the name as a plate and chopsticks respectively.
Minimalistic designs are actually quite popular today. However, they can easily end up looking too basic also. So, if you want to create a logo for your own restaurant or any other business, then it’s best to either study the fundamentals of the technique first or use a logo maker that can come up with the perfect restaurant logo design for you based on your requirements.
3. Bovafade Restaurant
4. The Grape Escape
This one isn’t just a good example of how to design a logo but also of the brand name itself. This is because it uses imagery i.e. one of the poetic devices to create a brand and it also plays with a popular phrase “The Great Escape ”that we all know of through art and media. The design of course also shows a person who is joyous of his “escape” with wine, thus fitting with the brand.
5. Yolklore
You don’t see many logos that use dictionary representation, but Yolklore does a pretty good job at it. It certainly reflects the kind of “legendary breakfast” brand that it wants to create, much like the Zen Monkey breakfast which is also a quick and healthy meal that you can get without compromising with the taste.
6. Sushiya
7. Waihola
8. Fisherman
9. Middle State Coffee
Middle State Coffee is an actual coffee seller based in Colorado. While it’s famous for its strong and flavorful coffee, the brand’s logo is also truly original and attractive.
On the surface, the logo looks to be having appropriately sharp and modern graphics. However, if you will look closely, you can see it’s a good example to show how geometry influences logo design. This is because it actually depicts the area’s geography which is famous for mountains, and the circle is there to represent the sun. Another thing that’s interesting is that the mountains are shaped like “M” which is associated with the name of the brand.
10. The Noodle Place
11. Milkbar
We are all familiar with it- the motion of pure and delicious milk that flows from a carton or jug to a glass. Advertisers have used this appetizing motion in video ads in slow motion numerous times. It just feels so natural and anyone can connect with it on an emotional level. Perhaps, this is the reason why Milkbar café used the same for its logo. After all, you will be hard-pressed to not connect the long stripes (especially the “b”) with smoothly flowing milk that just makes you want to get some for yourself.
12. Hugo’s
So, there you have it- some of the most amazing logo designs for restaurants. Which ones did you like the most? Let your friends know by sharing this post below!