# Guides

Dish Directory has 3 guides on restaurants, grouped by country.

## General

- [How restaurant reservations work](https://dishdirectory.com/guides/how-restaurant-reservations-work.md): Restaurant bookings run through the restaurant site, a booking platform or a phone call. Learn how each channel works and what to do when plans change.
- [How to choose a restaurant for a group](https://dishdirectory.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-restaurant-for-a-group.md): Pick a group restaurant by party size, budget per person, dietary needs and booking rules. Start with these four filters before you compare menus.
- [Reading a menu price range](https://dishdirectory.com/guides/reading-a-menu-price-range.md): Dollar-sign price ranges summarize what a meal costs, but each guide defines them differently. Learn what the signs mean and what they leave out.