This study investigated the influence of social media on customer satisfaction in the restaurant industry. A survey was administered to 20 participants regarding their restaurant choices and influences. The results supported all three hypotheses: 1) favorable reviews positively influence restaurant choice, 2) word-of-mouth from friends/family positively influences restaurant search, and 3) word-of-mouth positively influences returning to restaurants. The implications are that social media reviews and word-of-mouth impact customer satisfaction and behaviors in the restaurant industry.