Neuro-Friendly Restaurant Initiative

The purpose of the Neuro-Friendly Restaurant Initiative is to further community inclusion for those living with an acquired brain injury such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or progressive disorder such as Parkinson’s disease. The purpose of this initiative is also to promote healthy eating habits to assist with the prevention and recovery of certain injuries, such as strokes and traumatic brain injuries.

The goal is to provide more options for individuals with “invisible injuries” through restaurant dining. An individual with an acquired brain injury may have mild to severe impairments that often are not seen until interacting with the individual.

Before participation, team members at each participating restaurant are provided with education regarding the communities served to strengthen skills in working with individuals from these communities. Each restaurant that participates in the program will have the following available in their restaurant to meet the criteria:

1. Pictorial menu books 

2. Assistive utensils (at some participating restaurants)

3. Thickener for drinks (at some participating restaurants)

4. Low traffic hours-hours can be viewed below for each participating restaurant

5. Meal options identified in the three following categories.