# Restaurant Menu Scanner - Trayly

> Scan a printed restaurant menu to get reviewable calorie and macro estimates, compare dishes against personal goals, and log what you order.

Product details checked August 16, 2026.

## Direct answer

Take a clear photo of a restaurant menu and Trayly uses the visible dish names and descriptions to create calorie, protein, carbohydrate, fat, and ingredient estimates. Review the results, compare the available dishes against personal goals, and save the selected meal to the food log. Menu scanning is an AI-assisted Trayly Pro feature.

## How it works

1. Photograph the printed menu in good light with readable dish names and descriptions.
2. Review the dishes and nutrition estimates Trayly creates from the available menu text.
3. Compare dishes using calories, macros, health scores, and personal daily targets.
4. Check and adjust the selected estimate before adding the meal to the day.

## Related Trayly features

- Search supported restaurant and delivery menus without scanning.
- Log a served meal by photo or describe a customized dish with text.
- Compare restaurant dishes against calories, macros, health scores, and personal targets.
- Follow daily calories, macros, weight, progress, and optional Apple Health data.

## What the estimate means

A menu rarely reveals exact portions, cooking fats, sauces, or every ingredient. Trayly estimates nutrition from the information it can read and lets users review the result before saving. For allergies, medical conditions, or dietary decisions, use official restaurant information and professional advice rather than an AI estimate alone.

## FAQ

**Can I scan a menu if the restaurant is not already in Trayly?** Yes. Menu scanning is useful when a restaurant or current menu is not available through restaurant search. Clear, readable menu text gives Trayly better information to work with.

**Should I scan the menu or photograph my meal?** Scan the menu to compare dishes before ordering. Photograph the served meal to log what arrived or account for visible changes. Both methods produce estimates that should be reviewed.

**Is restaurant menu scanning free?** Trayly is free to download with optional in-app purchases. Restaurant menu scanning is an AI-assisted analysis feature and requires Trayly Pro.