[72/100] By Nathan Davison. "With Restaurant Empire, it needs to create a following and pose as a good game at the same time, and it does a respectful job, it just falls a little short in the basics."

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[7.7/10] By Bob Colayco. "...[D]espite a slightly flawed interface and presentation, provides an enjoyable and deep strategy experience."

By Dan Adams. "Every now and again, during the course of the adventure portion of the game, you'll also be able to enter cooking contests to raise your skill level, gain new recipes, and win awards that will add to your coffers."

[4/5] By Richard Leader. "Restaurant Empire is a worthy addition to the tycoon genre and maintains a level of credibility that fans cannot afford to overlook."

[7.7/10] By Jason Murphy. "It is a highly addictive business simulation that keeps players on their feet as they try to satisfy customers' complaints, discover new recipes, and build a successful business empire."