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Menu API

The Menu API gives you access to restaurant menu data with powerful search, filtering, and nutrition calculation capabilities.

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What You Can Do

Search Dishes

Keyword search with autocomplete suggestions

Filter by Preferences

Dietary restrictions, allergens, calories, nutrients

Calculate Nutrition

Real-time nutrition for customizable dishes

Get Match Status

Match, Partial Match, or Not a Match

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Data Objects

The Menu API returns these core objects:
ObjectDescriptionDetails
DishA menu itemName, description, image, nutrition, allergens, diets
NutritionNutrition factsCalories, macros, vitamins, minerals
RestaurantA locationAddress, hours, coordinates, menus
CategoryMenu groupingStir-Fry, Salads, Drinks, etc.

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Quick Example

Fetch dishes with dietary filters: 
query GetFilteredDishes {
  dishes(
    menuKey: "your_menu_key",
    filters: {
      diets: [Vegan],
      excludeAllergens: [Peanut, Dairy],
      calorieRange: { max: 600 }
    },
    pagination: { first: 20 }
  ) {
    results {
      dish {
        id
        name
        calories
        imageUrl
        allergens { type, displayName }
      }
      matchStatus
    }
    counts {
      matches
      partialMatches
      notAMatch
    }
  }
}

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Workflow

A typical integration follows this pattern:
1

Fetch Filter Options

Get available diets, allergens, nutrients, and categories for your menu.
query { filterOptions(menuKey: "...") { ... } }
2

Build Filter UI

Create toggles, checkboxes, and sliders based on available options.
3

Query Dishes

Fetch dishes with the diner’s selected filters.
query { dishes(menuKey: "...", filters: {...}) { ... } }
4

Display Results

Show dishes with match status, nutrition, and allergen warnings.
5

Handle Customization

For build-your-own dishes, use the Nutrition Calculator for real-time updates.

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Authentication

All Menu API requests require a Menu Key: 
Authorization: Bearer your_menu_key
See Authentication for details on key types and access levels.

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Endpoints

EndpointProductionSandbox
GraphQLhttps://api.everybite.com/graphqlhttps://api.everybite-stage.com/graphql

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Rate Limits

Key TypeRequests/minRequests/day
Restaurant6010,000
Chain300100,000
Brand1,000Unlimited

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Next Steps

Dish Object

Understand dish data structure

Search Function

Implement keyword search