How to Find Restaurants Nearby with Claude
Find restaurants nearby with Claude and ToolRouter. Get rated local dining options with hours and contact details.
Tool
Claude turns a vague "where should we eat?" into a curated shortlist. Run nearby_places for a location and cuisine type, then follow up with questions about dietary restrictions, price range, or distance. Claude narrows the list and explains the trade-offs between options so you can decide quickly.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Places Search tool:
- Ask Claude: "Use places-search to find Italian restaurants within 500m of Shoreditch, London"
- Claude returns a list of nearby options with ratings and hours
- Ask: "Which of these is open for lunch on a weekday and has outdoor seating?"
- Get a filtered shortlist with a recommendation
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Places Search tool
Use places-search to find the top-rated restaurants within walking distance of Covent Garden, London. I need somewhere for a client dinner on Thursday evening — show me options with ratings, cuisine, and opening hours.
Tips
- Include the day and time in your query so Claude can filter by current opening hours
- Ask for a mix of price ranges if you are unsure of the occasion formality
- Request phone numbers so you can call ahead for reservations without a separate lookup