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The right restaurant lighting can make all the difference in terms of creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Good restaurant lighting should be bright enough to allow diners to see their food clearly, but not so bright that it feels sterile or washed out. The color temperature of the light is also important - too warm and the restaurant will feel intimate and cozy, while too cool will give it a more modern and minimalist feel. Restaurant lighting should also be designed to highlight key features in the space, such as artwork or architectural details. By carefully considering these factors, restaurant owners can create a lighting scheme that perfectly complements their overall vision for the space.
1807 products
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4 FT LED Direct/Indirect Suspended Linear Fixture, 5500 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black, White, or Silver Finish
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6 FT LED Direct/Indirect Suspended Linear Fixture, 8250 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black or White Finish
ITEM: BEAMLED6-ADJ-DID-75W-4CT-DMV-BK-G3
Regular price$359.99
$299.99
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8 FT LED Direct/Indirect Suspended Linear Fixture, 13800 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black, White or Silver Finish
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4" LED Architectural Cylinder Light Fixture, 1680 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black or White Finish
ITEM: WL-CYL4-16W-3WS-5CCT-DM010-BK-G2
Regular price$119.99
$99.99
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6" LED Architectural Cylinder Light Fixture, 2625 Lumens, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black or White Finish
ITEM: WL-CYL6-25W-3WS-5CCT-DM010-BK-G2
Regular price$179.99
$149.99
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8" LED Architectural Cylinder Light Fixture, 6300 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, Black or White Finish
ITEM: WL-CYL8-60W-3WS-5CCT-DM010-BK-G2
Regular price$263.99
$219.99
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24" LED Round Pendant Light, 4000 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: BEAMPEND-24-4CT-40W-BK-G2
Regular price$479.99
$399.99
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48" LED Round Pendant Light, 10,000 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: BEAMPEND-48-4CT-100W-BK-G2
Regular price$959.99
$799.99
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ITEM: WL-RCDL-4-16W-5CCT-UNV
Regular price$39.59
$32.99
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ITEM: WL-RCDL-6-30W-5CCT-UNV
Regular price$52.79
$43.99
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ITEM: WL-RCDL-8-35W-5CCT-UNV
Regular price$61.19
$50.99
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ITEM: WL-RCDL-10-40W-5CCT-UNV
Regular price$70.79
$58.99
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ITEM: WL-SWLED2-20W-CWS-WH
Regular price$83.99
$69.99
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ITEM: WL-SWLED4-40W-CWS-WH
Regular price$125.99
$104.99
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Aries G5 LED UFO High Bay, 22,500 Lumen Max, Wattage, CCT, and Optic Selectable, Black Finish, Comparable to 320-400 Watt HID Fixture, 120-277V
ITEM: WL-IUFO-150W-3WS-3CCT-3OPT-DM010-BK-G5
Regular price$143.99
$119.99
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Aries G5 LED UFO High Bay, 22,500 Lumen Max, Wattage, CCT, and Optic Selectable, White Finish, Comparable to 320-400 Watt HID Fixture, 120-277V
ITEM: WL-IUFO-150W-3WS-3CCT-3OPT-DM010-WH-G5
Regular price$143.99
$119.99
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Aries G6 LED UFO High Bay, 36,000 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, Black Finish, Comparable to 750-1000 Watt HID Fixture, 120-277V
ITEM: WL-IUFO-240W-3WS-3CCT-3OPT-DM010-BK-G6
Regular price$179.99
$149.99
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Aries G6 LED UFO High Bay, 36,000 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, White Finish, Comparable to 750-1000 Watt HID Fixture, 120-277V
ITEM: WL-IUFO-240W-3WS-3CCT-3OPT-DM010-WH-G6
Regular price$179.99
$149.99
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ITEM: UHXMAX-180-240W-MCTPB-SR
Regular price$179.99
$149.99
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6PK Aries G5 LED UFO High Bay, 22,500 Lumen Max, Wattage, CCT, and Optic Selectable, Black Finish, Comparable to 320-400 Watt HID Fixture, 120-277V
ITEM: WL-IUFO-150W-3WS-3CCT-3OPT-DM010-BK-G5-6PK
Regular price$835.13
$695.94
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4 FT LED Suspended Linear Fixture G2, 4800 Lumen Max, 40W, CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: BEAMRD-4-40W-4CT-DMV-WH-G2
Regular price$215.99
$179.99
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8 FT LED Suspended Linear Fixture G2, 9600 Lumen Max, 80W, CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: BEAMRD-8-80W-4CT-DMV-WH-G2
Regular price$359.99
$299.99
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18" LED Round Pendant Light, 4550 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: WL-RDPND18-35W-5WS-5CCT-DM010-BK
Regular price$269.99
$224.99
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36" LED Round Pendant Light, 15,600 Lumen Max, Wattage and CCT Selectable, 120-277V, White or Black Finish
ITEM: WL-RDPND36-120W-5WS-5CCT-DM010-BK
Regular price$515.99
$429.99
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ITEM: WL-SUFO-100W-50K-UNV-BK
Regular price$107.99
$79.99
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ITEM: WL-SUFO-150W-50K-UNV-BK
Regular price$119.99
$89.99
LED Lights for Restaurant Projects
Restaurant lighting is one of the more layered specs a contractor encounters in commercial work, not because any single fixture is complicated, but because the same building needs to do multiple things simultaneously.
A dining room runs on ambiance and dimming control. A commercial kitchen is a food-safe work environment with NSF compliance requirements and fixtures that must hold up to washdowns. A patio operates in all types of weather. Bar areas want programmable color and enough task output to work accurately behind the stick. Selecting the right LED lights for restaurant environments means treating each zone as its own lighting problem and specifying accordingly.
Warehouse-Lighting's restaurant lighting collection covers all of those zones with fixtures from trusted brands.
Common fixture types across restaurant applications include:
- LED recessed downlights for ambient coverage and task lighting in dining rooms and service areas
- Pendant and suspended linear fixtures over tables, bars, and host stands
- LED track lighting where directional flexibility or accent adjustability is part of the design intent
- Gooseneck and barn lights for exterior signage, entrance canopies, and bar facades
- Vapor tight and NSF-listed fixtures for commercial kitchen and food prep zones
- Wet-rated wall packs and outdoor fixtures for patio dining
- RGB and tunable fixtures for bar areas and accent applications
What To Consider When Specifying Commercial Lighting for Restaurants
A few spec decisions in restaurant builds tend to surface later than they should. Here is where they matter.
Dimming Capability in Dining Spaces
Full-service dining rooms almost universally need dimming. The ability to pull light levels down between lunch, dinner, and private event scenarios is something ownership expects, and the electrical plan needs to account for it from the start. Most restaurant LED lighting fixtures support dimming, but driver protocol matters: 0-10V, TRIAC, and DALI all require compatible control systems, and not every dimmer works with every LED driver. Confirm the dimming protocol on the fixture spec sheet and match it to the control system before the order goes in.
NSF Listings in Commercial Kitchens
Any fixture installed above an open food preparation or storage area in a commercial kitchen is subject to NSF/ANSI Standard 2, which requires NSF listing to prevent contamination risk. This is a health code requirement that comes up during health department inspections. Our restaurant lighting collection includes a wide selection of NSF-listed fixtures, clearly identified in product specifications.
Color Temperature by Zone
Warm CCTs in the 2700K to 3000K range are the standard for dining rooms and bar areas, where the goal is an inviting, flattering atmosphere that makes food and guests look good. Commercial kitchen and prep areas typically call for 4000K to 5000K, where neutral-to-cool output makes it easier to evaluate food, read labels, and stay sharp through a service shift. Where the kitchen is partially visible from the dining room, a selectable CCT fixture at the transition manages the visual boundary without requiring a fixture swap down the road.
Get the Right LED Lights for Your Restaurant Project
Let's put a lighting plan together for your next restaurant build. Warehouse Lighting's team can help you spec each zone correctly, verify NSF and ratings compliance, and order restaurant lighting before the job hits the critical path. Connect with a lighting specialist today.
Contact UsFAQs: LED Lights for Restaurants
How many foot-candles does a restaurant typically need?
It varies considerably by zone. IES guidelines suggest 5 to 10 foot-candles for dining room ambient levels in a full-service restaurant, with higher targets at the host stand and service stations. Commercial kitchen work surfaces typically need 30 to 50 foot-candles, with inspection and plating areas running higher. Bar surfaces and POS stations generally need 30 to 50 foot-candles for functional task work. Warehouse Lighting's free lighting layout service can help you plot a strategy.
What type of fixtures work best for outdoor restaurant seating?
Outdoor dining areas exposed to rain or direct water contact require wet location-rated fixtures. Covered patios where fixtures are shielded from direct weather still need damp location ratings at a minimum. Gooseneck and barn lights are a common choice for covered patio perimeters and exterior facades. Wet-rated wall packs and area lights handle open patio and parking perimeter applications.
How does bar lighting differ from the dining room spec?
Bar areas layer multiple lighting strategies that dining rooms typically don't. Backlighting shelves and back-bar displays often call for RGB or tunable white linear fixtures to highlight products and create visual interest. Task lighting directly over the bar surface needs to be bright enough for accurate work with garnishes and pours, which is a meaningfully different target than dining room ambient levels. Accent fixtures on independent dimmers give the bar its own adjustable atmosphere separate from the dining room scheme. The restaurant lighting collection at Warehouse-Lighting includes RGB and tunable options suited to bar applications.
Are there energy rebates available for LED restaurant lighting upgrades?
Potentially. DLC and DLC Premium-listed fixtures are commonly required for utility rebate eligibility, and this collection includes DLC-listed and DLC Premium-listed products. The Energy Star-rated fixtures in the collection may also qualify depending on the utility program. We provide Energy Rebate Assistance guidance on qualifying programs, and it's worth checking before you finalize the spec.
Can restaurant kitchen fixtures handle regular washdowns?
For areas subject to high-pressure washdowns, IP66 or higher is the standard recommendation. IP65 is splash-resistant but not rated for sustained water jets, so it works for standard kitchen cleaning protocols but not direct hose contact. Where pressure washing is routine, IP66 or IP67 fixtures are the more appropriate choice.
