Grubhub Restaurant Scraper - Menus, Prices, Ratings & Delivery Data

Scrape Grubhub for restaurant listings, full menus with pricing, ratings, delivery info, operating hours, and dietary tags. Extract data for food delivery market analysis, competitive pricing, and restaurant research.

Features

• Multi-Mode Scraping - Search, profile, and deep menu extraction
• Full Menu Extraction - Items, prices, descriptions, sizes, and dietary tags
• Cuisine Filtering - Pizza, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Indian, Thai, Japanese, American, Mediterranean, and more
• Delivery Data - Fees, minimums, estimated delivery times
• Operating Hours - Full weekly schedule
• Dietary Tags - Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free identification
• Price Level Filtering - $ to $$$$ categories
• Anti-Detection - Fingerprint injection for stealth browsing
• No Login Required - Works with public Grubhub data
• Demo Mode - Test with sample data before going live

Who Should Use This Actor?

Restaurant Owners

Monitor competitor pricing and menus on Grubhub. Compare delivery fees and minimum orders across your market.

Food Industry Analysts

Research cuisine distribution, pricing trends, and dietary accommodation across markets.

Franchise Operators

Track franchisee menu consistency and pricing across locations on Grubhub.

Menu Engineering Consultants

Compare menu structures, item descriptions, and pricing strategies across restaurants.

Marketing Agencies

Build prospect lists of restaurants for marketing outreach. Identify restaurants with low review counts.

Quick Start

Demo Mode (Free Test)

{
  "demoMode": true
}

Search by Cuisine and Location

{
  "scrapeType": "search",
  "searchTerm": "pizza",
  "location": "Chicago, IL",
  "includeMenu": true,
  "maxResults": 25,
  "demoMode": false
}

Scrape a Specific Restaurant

{
  "scrapeType": "store_profile",
  "storeUrl": "https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/chicago-deep-dish-pizza",
  "includeMenu": true,
  "demoMode": false
}

Deep Menu Extraction

{
  "scrapeType": "menu",
  "storeUrl": "https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/your-restaurant",
  "demoMode": false
}

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
scrapeType	string	search	Type: search, store_profile, menu
storeUrl	string	-	Direct Grubhub restaurant URL
searchTerm	string	-	Cuisine, restaurant name, or food type
location	string	-	Delivery location (city, state)
cuisineType	string	all	Cuisine filter
includeMenu	boolean	true	Extract menu items and prices
maxResults	integer	50	Maximum restaurants (1-500)
proxyConfiguration	object	-	Proxy settings
demoMode	boolean	true	Return sample data for testing
webhookUrl	string	-	Webhook URL for results delivery

Output Format

{
  "restaurantName": "Chicago Deep Dish Pizza",
  "grubhubUrl": "https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/chicago-deep-dish-pizza",
  "cuisineTypes": ["Pizza", "Italian"],
  "address": "789 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611",
  "city": "Chicago",
  "state": "IL",
  "rating": 4.6,
  "reviewCount": 1247,
  "deliveryFee": "$3.99",
  "minimumOrder": "$15.00",
  "deliveryTime": "30-45 min",
  "priceLevel": "$$",
  "operatingHours": {
    "monday": "11:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
    "friday": "11:00 AM - 1:00 AM"
  },
  "menu": [
    {
      "category": "Deep Dish Pizzas",
      "items": [
        {
          "name": "Classic Deep Dish",
          "price": "$24.99",
          "description": "Chunky tomato sauce, mozzarella, choice of toppings",
          "dietaryTags": [],
          "sizes": ["Small", "Medium", "Large"]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Salads",
      "items": [
        {
          "name": "Caesar Salad",
          "price": "$8.99",
          "description": "Romaine, parmesan, croutons",
          "dietaryTags": ["vegetarian"]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "scrapedAt": "2026-01-28T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Pricing (Pay-Per-Event)

Event	Description	Price
store_scraped	Per restaurant listing scraped	$0.003
menu_item_scraped	Per menu item extracted	$0.001

Example costs:

• 25 restaurants with 40 menu items: (25 x $0.003) + (1000 x $0.001) = $1.075
• 100 restaurants, profiles only: 100 x $0.003 = $0.30
• Demo mode: $0.00

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Cross-Platform Food Delivery Analysis

{
  "scrapeType": "search",
  "searchTerm": "burger",
  "location": "New York, NY",
  "includeMenu": true,
  "maxResults": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

Run alongside DoorDash and Uber Eats scrapers for comprehensive market analysis.

Scenario 2: Dietary Accommodation Research

{
  "scrapeType": "search",
  "searchTerm": "vegan",
  "location": "Portland, OR",
  "maxResults": 50,
  "includeMenu": true,
  "demoMode": false
}

Scenario 3: Delivery Fee Comparison

{
  "scrapeType": "search",
  "location": "Dallas, TX",
  "maxResults": 100,
  "includeMenu": false,
  "demoMode": false
}

Webhook & Automation Integration

Zapier / Make.com / n8n

1. Create a webhook trigger in your automation platform
2. Copy the webhook URL to webhookUrl
3. Route results to Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack, etc.

Apify Scheduled Runs

Schedule weekly runs for ongoing menu monitoring.

Official API Alternatives

Grubhub does not offer a public data API.

Alternative sources:

• Yelp Fusion API - Restaurant data (free tier)
• Google Places API - Basic listings ($17/1000)
• DoorDash - No public API (see our DoorDash Scraper)
• Uber Eats - No public API (see our Uber Eats Scraper)

FAQ

Q: Do I need a Grubhub account?

A: No. Uses public restaurant data.

Q: Can I get dietary tag information?

A: Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free tags are captured when restaurants provide them.

Q: Why are some delivery fees different than expected?

A: Fees vary by location, order size, and promotions. The scraper captures publicly displayed fees.

Common Problems & Solutions

"No restaurants found"

• Check location spelling, try broader search
• Some areas have limited Grubhub coverage

"Menu items missing"

• Set includeMenu: true
• Some restaurants have minimal online menus

"Demo data showing"

• Set demoMode: false - no account required

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📞 Support

• Actor Arsenal: Full Actor Catalog
• Developer: John Rippy

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