How barbecue restaurant should use social media to bring in customers
Regular social media presence builds trust and appetite by showing the care and flavor behind the food.
Where to post
InstagramCustomers love seeing mouthwatering food photos and behind-the-scenes BBQ prep on Instagram.
FacebookLocal communities use Facebook to find and review favorite restaurants and events.
TikTokShort, engaging BBQ cooking clips and food reactions perform well and attract foodies.
NextdoorHyper-local neighbors often seek dining recommendations and support local eateries here.
When to post
Best timeWeekday evenings, 5-7pm
How often3-4 posts/week
Best daysTue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time windowsEvening (5-7pm) · Late Morning (10-12am)
What to post
Your highest-leverage content: Showcasing signature smoked meats.
Content angles that work for barbecue restaurant:
Behind-the-scenes smoking process
Customer favorite dishes
BBQ sauce and rub recipes
Local sourcing stories
A post idea to steal
How to Choose the Perfect BBQ Sauce for Your Taste
Not all BBQ sauces are created equal! Here’s how I help you find the perfect sauce to match your flavor craving.
Sample post
The Secret to Our Tender, Juicy Brisket
Ever wondered what makes our brisket so tender and full of flavor? It’s all in the slow smoke and special rub blend...
Image: close-up of sliced brisket fresh off the smoker
How eHandshake actually gets barbecue restaurant more customers
eHandshake is two tools in one system:
Content creation & posting — we write your posts and match them to the right platforms, then publish them for you on demand, so you stay visible online without the guesswork.
A local business referral network — you join a team of nearby businesses in complementary trades who share and amplify each other's posts and send real word-of-mouth referrals. Think business networking or a leads group — like BNI, LeTip, or Boomerang — but online, one business per category (profession exclusivity), working for you between meetings, not just once a week.
Consistent local content plus a business referral network of the companies around you is how barbecue restaurant turn an online presence into paying customers.
eHandshake writes and publishes your posts and plugs you into a referral network of local businesses that amplify each one — content marketing and business networking in a single platform.