7 Must-Have Shots for Toronto Restaurant Menus

Intro

A restaurant menu isn’t just a list of dishes — it’s a visual experience. Great food photos create appetite, trust, and help customers decide faster. Here are 7 shots every Toronto restaurant should consider.

Sections

  1. Hero Dish Portrait – your signature plate, beautifully styled.

  2. Top-Selling Entrée – photographed to match online delivery platforms.

  3. Dessert Close-Up – textures, sauces, steam if possible.

  4. Beverage Showcase – cocktails, lattes, wines.

  5. Group Platter Overhead – overhead for sharing items.

  6. Chef’s Special Action – plating, garnish, flames.

  7. Interior Lifestyle – food in context of your restaurant.

Ready to refresh your menu visuals? Contact SHM Photography for food photography that makes people hungry.

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