How to Edit Your Menu

The menu editor lets you add categories and items, update prices, and control what guests see — without any technical knowledge required.

Get to the menu editor

1. Log in at plainmenu.com/admin. (See How to Log In if you need help.)
2. On the Restaurants page, find your restaurant in the list.
3. Click the Menu link in that row. The menu editor will open.

How the menu is organized

Your menu is organized into sections (for example: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks) and items within each section. You control the order of both.

Add a section

1. Scroll to the bottom of the editor and click + Add Section.
2. Type a section name in the field that appears (for example: Sandwiches or Desserts).
3. Optionally add a short description below the name (for example: Served after 11 am).

Add an item to a section

1. Find the section you want to add to.
2. Click + Add Item at the bottom of that section.
3. Fill in the item name and price. Description is optional.
4. Add tags if you like — options include popular, vegetarian, gluten-free, spicy, special, and seasonal.

Price formatting

Enter a number (for example 12.50) and it will display as $12.50 on the menu automatically. For flexible or market prices, type exactly what you want guests to see — for example Market price or $12 / $18 — and it will appear as entered.

Change the order of sections or items

Use the ↑ and ↓ arrow buttons next to any section or item to move it up or down. The order you see in the editor is the order guests will see on your menu.

Hide a section or item without deleting it

Each section and item has a Visible checkbox. Uncheck it to hide that section or item from guests while keeping it in your menu for when you need it again. Items also have an Available checkbox — uncheck it to show the item as unavailable (useful for temporary outages like "86'd" items).

Remove a section or item

Click the ✕ button on a section header or item row to remove it. Removed items cannot be undone from this editor — only remove things you no longer need.

Save your changes

1. When you are done making changes, click the Save Menu button at the bottom of the page.
2. You will see a green confirmation message: Menu saved successfully.

Important: Your changes are not saved until you click Save Menu. If you close the tab or navigate away before saving, your edits will be lost.

Preview before guests see it

After saving, go back to the Restaurants list and click Preview to see how your menu looks before publishing.

Common questions

Can I have multiple sections?

Yes. Add as many sections as you need.

Is there a limit to how many items I can add?

No set limit. Keep in mind that very long menus can be harder for guests to scan.

Do my changes go live immediately when I save?

Yes — if your menu is already published, guests will see your updates right away after you save. If you want to make changes before they go live, unpublish first, make your edits, then republish. (See How to Publish or Unpublish.)