Pick a birthday dinner spot for the whole party
A birthday dinner means juggling a dozen guests, a budget, and what the birthday person would actually enjoy. Asking them spoils the surprise, and asking the group chat starts a thread with no answer. Shortlist a few restaurants, send a Rankd to the guests, and book the one with the best overall ranking. If it isn’t a surprise, send the link to the birthday person too.
- The steakhouse downtown
- That sushi place we love
- Italian spot with the big table
- Rooftop restaurant
- Taco place with margaritas
Free. Add your own options (these are just examples), then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- Guests weigh price and vibe privately, without debating it where the guest of honor might see.
- You can keep the birthday person off the link and keep the surprise.
- The ranked order is a backup if the top spot can’t seat everyone.
How it works
- Add the question and 3 to 30 options
- Send one private link to the group
- Everyone ranks privately, in about a minute
- You reveal the winner
Tips
- Only add places that can seat the whole party on that night.
- Put a rough price per person in each option so guests rank with the bill in mind.
- Send it two weeks ahead so you can book a table.
Questions
Should the birthday person rank too?
Up to you. Leave them out to keep it a surprise, or include them so their ranking counts alongside everyone else’s.
Can people see how I ranked?
No. Each person’s order stays private. Everyone sees the group’s final order and where they personally landed, never anyone else’s individual ranking.
Is it free? Does everyone need the app?
Rankd is free and runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download. Friends open the link from any group chat (iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, email) and rank in about a minute.