26 Gifts for Restaurant Owners To Support Their Business

We now that owning and running a restaurant business is not easy. There are surely good and bad times. Sometimes business is good, while sometimes business is not that good. We have to admit that challenges are some of things that any restaurant owner is familiar with. However, the ups and downs are there for restaurant owners to face, and the more they are able to deal with them, the more their restaurants will grow and succeed.

During the hard times, any restaurant owner will appreciate something that can be useful to improve their business or at the least, can decorate or add value to their restaurant. For that purpose, you can support them by giving something as sweet gifts for restaurant owners such as books, decorations, or anything that is valuable.

To help you pick the perfect gift for your favorite restaurant owner, we have gathered some recommendations of the best gifts for restaurant owners that might be perfect to make them smile. So, ready to be inspired? Let’s dive in to the list below!

Wearable Gifts for Restaurant Owners

If you give your favorite restaurant owner something wearable related to the restaurant, we believe they will proudly wear it when they come to their restaurant. It can be a t-shirt, hoodie, or any fashion item. So, here are wearable gifts for restaurant owners that you can choose.

1. Restaurant Owner T-shirt

Restaurant Owner T-shirt

Available for both women and men, we think this self proclaimed restaurant owner is attractive and funny enough. If your favorite business person has a good sense of humor, we believe this custom restaurant owner t-shirt is gonna be a fun gift that put a smile on their face.

It might come in the form of a simple tee, but the graphics on the front side is actually the most interesting part of it. Plus, it also comes in 5 attractive colors and made of 100% cotton. Last but not least, it’s also lightweight and classic fit.

2. “World’s Okayest Boss” Mug

World’s Okayest Boss

This high quality ceramic mug can show a special restaurant owner in your life that you love him just the way he is. It features a funny sayings that will bring a simple yet funny touch to his coffee routine in the morning.

In our opinion, it will also show ho humorous you are and how you implicitly praise them. It has funny yet encouraging words, and also high quality materials that make it the perfect and durable gift. Being a nice choice of gift, it comes in a set of one to four cups in a pack. 

3. Restaurant Owner Mug

gifts for restaurant owners

This funny and warding mug is totally perfect to steal a special restaurant owner in your life’s heart away. Personally, we think this funny yet sweet mug will make a nice gift for a restaurant owner who just received an award for being a brilliant business person.

We believe without a doubt, giving this mug as a gift means that you are complimenting them through your gift. It is made of high quality ceramic and print inks, and it is also microwave safe and printed on both sides, too.

4. Restaurant Owner Tumblr

gifts for restaurant owners

Nowadays, bringing your own tumblr is such a hype, aside from being efficient as well. On the positive side, it also shows that you are contributing in reducing the usage of plastics, plus it’s cheaper to bring your own drink from home, too.

Therefore, we think that giving tumblr to anyone, including your favorite restaurant owner, won’t hurt. It will be even better if you pick this particular tumblr as a gift. With its super confident description of a restaurant owner, we believe you will make them smile all day, thanks to your cute gift

5. Restaurant’s Owner Yoda Mug

gifts for restaurant owners

“Yoda is the best restaurant owner” , printed on this mug clearly says it all. With this gift, it means that you give a special restaurant owner in your life compliments plus a cute gift at the same time. Plus, just look at the uber cute Yoda pict!

Personally, we just can’t get enough of mugs since they are undoubtedly one of best choices of gifts, ever! We can assure you that any restaurant owner will want to sip their water, or coffee during the day using this mug!

6. Business Owner Tote Bag

gifts for restaurant owners

Next up we have one of the best gifts that can be super useful for any restaurant owner, since it can help during daily running errands. As you can see, the tote bag clearly states “The hardworking restaurant owner”, which means that you praise the restaurant owner.

We can guarantee that any restaurant owner will use this bag with pride. In terms of materials, it is made of high quality canvas, it is washable and it comes in the perfect size. When visiting their restaurant, the restaurant’s owner will no doubt use this for a visit.

7. Personalized Name Necklace

gifts for restaurant owners

If there is anything that feels luxurious that you want to give to a restaurant owner, we have no doubt this personalized necklace will be the best answer! As a customized piece, of necklace, you can add a pendant of the resto’s owner or even the name of the resto.

In our opinion, it will be one of the most valuable piece of a customized jewelry to keep forever! Without a doubt, any restaurant owner will take pride in their business and will proudly wear this!

8. Unisex Apron

gifts for restaurant owners

Moving on to the next item on our list, this unisex apron is made of cork, and we think it will make a great gift for a special restaurant owner who cooks everyday. made of high quality material, it offer durability and it’s also water resistant, eco-friendly, and strain resistant.

Moreover, this apron is also unisex, so it’s both available for men and women. Last but not least, it also comes with plenty of variations of illustrators.

Supporting Gifts for Restaurant Owners

Books mean everything that can help the business owner to develop their business. It can be business tips or even cookbooks. As a gift, we believe they will appreciate it that much! So here are book gifts for restaurant owners that will add values to their knowledge.

9. Small Business Planner

gifts for restaurant owners

If you’ve got a friend who just started their small restaurant business in the F&B industry, we recommend you to give them this useful small business planner. This gift comes in the form of complete package of journals, and we have to say that it is perfectly designed for small business owners.

If you are thinking of getting this as a gift for a boyfriend who just started his own restaurant, we highly recommend this one. Plus, it consists of a 40 pages small business planner, and 1 bonus productivity planner.

10. Business Book

gifts for restaurant owners

Knowledge is power, and when you give them knowledge you give them something intangible, which is power. If you are planning on giving a knowledgeable gift for a special person in your life who just opened a new restaurant, this book will be your best pick.

In our opinion, this book will come as the perfect form of attention and love. Moreover, giving them this one also shows them that you care about their business and it will surely catch their heart. Try this, they will thank you later!


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11. Marketing Book Tips

gifts for restaurant owners

We know that marketing is the major part of business, if a business owner knows how to do marketing well then you can ensure that their business will run out well. However, we also think that giving them this book will make their business thrive. We can assure you that they will appreciate it so much!

It consists of 11 online marketing ideas that will make their business sustain, especially during this pandemic situation. So, what are you waiting for? Go buy this book and wrap it inside your gift box

12. Business Planner

Business Planner

A businessman must be able to be well-planned. Based on that reason, we believe this business planner will help them manage and arrange everything that is related to their restaurant better.

Specifically designed for restaurant owners, it consists of 200 pages filled with food inventories, daily, weekly, and monthly planners. Moreover, it also comes with a customizable sheet for notes.

13. Family Cookbook

Family Cookbook

This ready to use customized book can be used to keep the generational recipes of your restaurant’s owners. In our opinion, this is the book that they can use it to put the original yet confidential recipes.

In addition, it also comes with blank pages, photo galleries and specific space for each member to review each successful recipe. 

14. Budget Planner

gifts for restaurant owners

We know that a restaurant must have a system for their financial affairs. But there’s nothing wrong with giving them this budget planner that the owner can use to take notes about financial things in their restaurant.

This hot pink budget planner comes in A5 size, consists of inner pockets, stickers and also a monthly calendar. Help your loved one track their business plan with this journal easily!

15. Eat What You Watch Cookbook

gifts for restaurant owners

This book allows you to guess the legendary food that has appeared in your favorite movies! Yes, this book is that kind of fun book that can be used to relax after serving the guests.

In our opinion, it’s actually a fun cookbook to have for restaurant owners. They can play it along with fellow friends, or just for their collection on the bookshelf. Usually the restaurant owner is also a foodie. They would love to keep it!

Restaurant’s Decoration Gifts for Restaurant Owners

For a restaurant owner their restaurant is everything, they would love to add something to decorate their place. You can give something such as wall decorations, or something as figures to be placed at the restaurant.

Here are restaurant decorations gifts for restaurant owners you can choose.

16. Restaurant’s Wall Decoration

Restaurant’s Decorations

For any restaurant owner, their restaurant is everything and they would love to add something to decorate their place. For such reason, we believe you can give something such as wall decorations, or something as figures to be placed at the restaurant.

Since restaurants are full of tasty dishes made of herbs and ingredients, why not give this unique wall décor as a special gift?

17. Inspirational Kitchen Wall Decoration

Inspirational Kitchen Wall Decoration

Next up, we’ve got a perfect idea of a gift for your special restaurant owner’s restaurant! In our opinion, this pretty wall decoration consists of 4 cute art prints, which are eat, love, drink, and enjoy graphics.

Moreover, as you can see on this pic, this kitchen wall decoration is also super colorful. Therefore, we’re pretty sure it will be beautiful to be hung at their restaurant’s dining area. 

18. Cooking Utensil Clock

Cooking Utensil Clock

This unique and anti mainstream wall clock is made of metal with plenty of cooking utensils that surround it as decorations.

Being one of the most crucial décor item, we believe a clock needs to be available inside your special restaurant owner’s place. For that reason, this clock is the perfect pick for that. It is sturdy and made of durable material that ensures its longevity. Instantly, the receiver can hang it on their restaurant’s walls. 

19. Restaurant Owner Candle Gift

Restaurant Owner Candle Gift

Not your basic scented candle, this one features a perfect yet funny description of a restaurant owner on it’s front side. Famous for it’s ability to heal and create calming ambience, we think it would make a great idea to give this candle as a special gift for your favorite restaurant’s owner.

In addition, it is also available in 4 soft scents that you may choose for the receivers. It’s quite pretty and perfect to be given during this holiday season!

20. Chalkboard Menu Sidewalk

Chalkboard Menu Sidewalk

This chalkboard menu will be such a useful sidewalk menu and decoration for your loved one who just opened his own restaurant. If He owns a restaurant, he will want to use this for their most favorite menus to attract customers, or even for promotional activities.

Moreover, it is sturdy and made of wood, and will definitely show the black and white colors of your chalk perfectly. 


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21. Personalized Wall Decoration

Personalized Wall Decoration

This personalized metal wall will be a nice item that your special restaurant owner can hang on his restaurant’s wall. Whether it’s the kitchen wall or dining area wall, we believe it will be perfect no matter where he puts it.

With cooking utensils as its decorations, you can request it to be written in your lover’s restaurant names. Plus, they can also hang it on the restaurant’s wall. 

22. Personalized Served Board

Personalized Served Board

Made of the highest quality of cherry wood, this ready-to-personalized can be used as the restaurant’s decoration or literally to serve the special dishes to the customers. It is strong, sturdy, and you can request it to be crafted with the restaurant’s name.

Let’s be honest here, what else do you need from a single and adorable cutting board? So, get this now before it runs out!

23. Restaurant Owner Art Figurine

Restaurant Owner Art Figurine

This cute art figurine captures the image of the 18th figures of restaurant owners. It was made by Honore Daumier, who was a late French artist. It’s made of resin, comes with glossy finish and is fully painted.

In addition, it also comes with full color cards about Daumier and his stories, and it actually sold for $200 at an art gallery but you can get it for only a quarter of the price only at eBay. Give the restaurant owners something that they can proudly show at their restaurants. 

24. Restaurant Wall Clock

Restaurant Wall Clock

Everyone will interested with this wall clock. It is made of vinyl and shaped like two chefs holding their food and is a good match for any restaurant. In our opinion, it’s a perfect decoration for the kitchen or near their cashier are.

Even better, we also think that it has a 3D design and shows numbers clearly. So, give this if you have a friend or loved one who happens to own a restaurant. We’re pretty sure they will proudly hang this on their restaurant’s  wall!

25. Cookbook Stand

Cookbook Stand

Next up we have a wooden cookbook stand that is beautifully crafted. In our opinion, it is perfect to show the menus, which make it a perfect gift for your favorite restaurant owner.

In addition, this wooden cookbook stand is handmade by Indian artisans, local flora and motifs drawn from traditional mandalas. It is such a rosewood solid, and foldable when not being used. 

26. Family Recipe Board

Family Recipe Board

Any restaurant’s owner can preserve their legendary recipe onto this board. Being the last item on our list, we believe it will be the perfect gift that gives sentimental values and special meanings to the receiver.

Made of unique maple or cherry wood that is able to showcase the meaningful ingredients. Send them this one right away as a gift for restaurant owners, and they will thank you!


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Final Thoughts

For a true business person who owns and manages a restaurant, no matter big or small, having supports from their loved ones is truly something that can always keep their spirits high. Therefore, we really thing giving your favorite restaurant owner a special and meaningful gift is truly a sweet gesture.

Before you pick the best gift for your special restaurant owner, make sure you go through our list because we can assure you, the list will give you so much ideas and inspirations.

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