Restaurant Lighting
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RAB TOMO-8 Field-Adjustable 8ft LED Linear Light – 48W/72W/96W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Selectable – 5736-12028 Lumens – 120-277V -
RAB TOMO-4/PIR/E Field-Adjustable 4ft LED Linear Light – 24W/36W/48W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Selectable – 2888-6603 Lumens – 120-277V – PIR Sensor – Emergency Battery Backup -
RAB TKPSYB Track Pendant Light – Small – 8W – 3000K – 626-728 Lumens – 120V – Black Finish -
RAB TKPMB Track Pendant Light – Medium – 8W – Selectable 3000K/4000K/5000K – 626-728 Lumens – 120V – Black Finish -
RAB TK22MB Medium Track Light – Selectable 10W/15W/20W – Selectable 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K – 948-2053 Lumens – 120V – Adjustable Beam Angle – Black Finish -
RAB PIVOTM Track Light – Medium – Selectable 6W/8W/10W – Selectable 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K – 493-890 Lumens – 120V – 36° Beam Angle – White Finish -
RAB PIVOTL24DB Track Light – Large – Selectable 10W/15W/20W – Selectable 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K – 872-1765 Lumens – 120V – 24° Beam Angle – Black Finish -
RAB WFRL6R139FA120WBS 6 Inch Shallow Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 13W – 5-CCT Selectable – White Baffle Trim – CRI90 – 120V – 1100 Lumens -
RAB WFRL6R139FA120BS 6 Inch Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 13W – 5-CCT Selectable – Black Trim – CRI90 – 120V – Triac Dimmable – 1100 Lumens -
RAB WFRL4R99TW120WB-SS-NS/LCB 4 Inch Tunable White Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 9W – 2700K-6500K – CRI95 – White Baffle Trim – 120V – 550 Lumens -
RAB WFRL4R99FA120WBS 4 Inch Shallow Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 9W – 5-CCT Selectable – White Baffle Trim – CRI90 – 120V – 750 Lumens -
RAB WFRL4R10.59FA120WB 4 Inch Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 10.5W – 5-CCT Selectable – White Baffle Trim – CRI90 – 120V – Triac Dimmable – 1000 Lumens -
RAB WFR4/RGB Edge-Lit Wafer RGB Downlight – 4 Inch – 9W – RGB Color Changing – CRI90 – White Smooth Trim – 120V – 550 Lumens -
RAB WFR34-6B/BP 6 Inch Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight 12-Pack – 13W – Round Baffle Trim – 120V – Triac Dimmable – 1000 Lumens -
RAB TOMO-8/PIR Field-Adjustable 8ft LED Linear Light – 48W/72W/96W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Selectable – 5736-12028 Lumens – 120-277V – PIR Sensor -
RAB TOMO-4/PIR Field-Adjustable 4ft LED Linear Light – 24W/36W/48W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Selectable – 2888-6603 Lumens – 120-277V – PIR Sensor -
RAB TOMO-4 Field-Adjustable 4ft LED Linear Light – 24W/36W/48W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K Selectable – 2888-6603 Lumens – 120-277V -
RAB TKPM Track Pendant Light – Medium – 8W – Selectable 3000K/4000K/5000K – 626-728 Lumens – 120V – White Finish -
RAB TK22SB Small Track Light – Selectable 4W/6W/8W – Selectable 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K – 390-864 Lumens – 120V – Adjustable Beam Angle – Black Finish -
RAB PIVOTL Track Light – Large – Selectable 10W/15W/20W – Selectable 2700K/3000K/3500K/4000K/5000K – 872-1765 Lumens – 120V – 36° Beam Angle – White Finish -
RAB BOAE8PS Field-Adjustable 8ft LED Pendant Linear Light – 24W/40W/48W/56W/80W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3410-10962 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Silver Finish -
RAB BOAE4PUW Field-Adjustable 4ft Up/Down LED Pendant Linear Light – Up to 40W – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 5139-5661 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – White Finish -
RAB BOAE3PUB Field-Adjustable 3ft Up/Down LED Pendant Linear Light – Up to 30W – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3916-4214 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Black Finish -
RAB COL6B Track Spotlight – Single Head – Selectable 3000K/4000K/5000K – 537-572 Lumens – 120V – 36° Beam Angle – Black Finish -
RAB FWAFER6B 6 Inch Fire-Rated Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 15W – 5-CCT Selectable – CRI90 – Baffle Trim – 120V – 1330 Lumens -
RAB FWAFER4B 4 Inch Fire-Rated Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 11W – 5-CCT Selectable – CRI90 – Baffle Trim – 120V – 957 Lumens -
RAB ARCPMB Track Light – Pendant Mount – 10W – 3000K – 776 Lumens – 120V – 36° Beam Angle – Black Finish -
RAB BOAE8PUS Field-Adjustable 8ft Up/Down LED Pendant Linear Light – Up to 80W – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 9560-10273 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Silver Finish -
RAB BOAE3PUW Field-Adjustable 3ft Up/Down LED Pendant Linear Light – Up to 30W – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3916-4214 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – White Finish -
RAB BOAE3PUS Field-Adjustable 3ft Up/Down LED Pendant Linear Light – Up to 30W – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3916-4214 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Silver Finish -
RAB BOAE3PB Field-Adjustable 3ft LED Pendant Linear Light – 9W/15W/18W/21W/30W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 1280-4057 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Black Finish -
RAB BOAE2PB Field-Adjustable 2ft LED Pendant Linear Light – 6W/10W/12W/14W/20W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 648-2647 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Black Finish -
RAB FWAFER4 4 Inch Fire-Rated Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight – 11W – 5-CCT Selectable – CRI90 – Smooth Trim – 120V – 957 Lumens -
RAB ARCTP Track Pendant Light – 10W – 3000K – 837 Lumens – 120V – 36° Beam Angle – White Finish -
RAB BOAE8PW Field-Adjustable 8ft LED Pendant Linear Light – 24W/40W/48W/56W/80W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3410-10962 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – White Finish -
RAB BOAE8PB Field-Adjustable 8ft LED Pendant Linear Light – 24W/40W/48W/56W/80W Selectable – 3000K/3500K/4000K Selectable – 3410-10962 Lumens – 120-277V – Flat Lens – Black Finish
Setting the Mood Without Compromising Performance
Great restaurant lighting helps define the dining experience long before the first meal reaches the table. Commercial Lighting Supply offers specification-grade restaurant lighting designed for dining rooms, kitchens, bars, patios, quick-service restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues where ambiance, comfort, and functionality work together. Our collection includes decorative fixtures, recessed lighting, track lighting, architectural linear fixtures, and LED lamps from trusted manufacturers that combine visual appeal with dependable commercial performance.
Lighting Every Part of the Dining Experience
A successful restaurant depends on much more than exceptional food. Lighting influences how guests experience the space, how comfortably they dine, how employees perform their work, and how the restaurant presents itself throughout the day. From the warmth of the dining room to the precision required in food preparation areas, every part of the restaurant benefits from lighting designed to support its specific purpose while creating a consistent experience from arrival to departure.
Different Spaces. Different Lighting Priorities.
Restaurants operate as a collection of interconnected environments, each with unique operational demands. Well-designed lighting helps create a seamless experience for guests while supporting employees throughout every stage of service.
Dining Rooms & Seating Areas
The dining room establishes the atmosphere guests remember. Balanced illumination helps create comfortable environments that encourage conversation while allowing food, beverages, and interior design to be presented naturally.
Bars & Gathering Spaces
Bars, lounges, waiting areas, and social spaces often combine decorative and architectural lighting to create inviting environments where guests can relax before, during, or after their meal.
Commercial Kitchens & Food Preparation Areas
Back-of-house operations require dependable task lighting that supports food preparation, cleaning, safety, and efficient workflow throughout busy commercial kitchens.
Entrances, Patios & Outdoor Dining
Exterior entrances, covered patios, outdoor seating, and walkways help shape first impressions while extending the dining experience beyond the interior of the restaurant.
Balancing Atmosphere with Daily Operations
Restaurant lighting must create memorable dining environments while supporting fast-paced commercial operations. Modern LED lighting allows restaurants to combine aesthetics, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility throughout every part of the business.
Creating the Right Atmosphere
Thoughtfully selected lighting helps establish the character of the restaurant, complementing its cuisine, architecture, and overall dining experience without distracting from the guests or the meal.
Supporting Restaurant Staff
Employees rely on dependable lighting throughout kitchens, serving stations, storage rooms, and preparation areas where visibility supports efficient daily operations.
Energy Efficiency for Extended Hours
Many restaurants operate from early morning until late at night. Long-life LED lighting helps reduce energy consumption and maintenance while providing dependable illumination throughout extended operating hours.
Flexible Lighting Solutions
Decorative fixtures, recessed lighting, track lighting, architectural linear luminaires, LED lamps, and lighting controls provide restaurants with the flexibility to create distinctive environments while adapting to changing layouts and operational needs.
Lighting That Complements Every Meal Served
Successful restaurant lighting creates environments where guests feel comfortable, employees perform efficiently, and the character of the establishment is reinforced through thoughtful design. Modern LED lighting allows restaurants to combine visual appeal with dependable commercial performance while reducing long-term operating and maintenance costs.
Commercial Lighting Supply offers specification-grade restaurant lighting solutions engineered to help restaurant owners, designers, contractors, architects, and hospitality professionals create inviting dining environments that perform as well as they look.
Great Restaurant Lighting Doesn't Just Illuminate the Dining Room—It Shapes the Entire Dining Experience.
Every Meal Begins with the Right Atmosphere
What type of lighting is best for restaurants?
Successful restaurants use a combination of ambient, accent, decorative, and task lighting to create inviting spaces for guests while supporting efficient operations. LED pendant lights, recessed fixtures, architectural linear lighting, track lighting, wall sconces, undercabinet lighting, and kitchen lighting all work together to deliver a comfortable dining experience.
One Restaurant. Many Different Lighting Needs.
How do I choose restaurant lighting?
The right lighting solution depends on the type of restaurant, ceiling height, interior design, seating layout, and customer experience you want to create. Dining rooms, bars, kitchens, patios, waiting areas, restrooms, and service stations each require different lighting strategies to balance comfort, visibility, and functionality.
The Best Dining Rooms Never Feel Overlit
Why is layered lighting important in restaurants?
Layering ambient, accent, and decorative lighting creates depth, visual interest, and a more comfortable atmosphere throughout the restaurant. It also allows operators to highlight architectural features, feature walls, artwork, and dining areas while maintaining appropriate light levels for guests and staff.
Color Temperature Changes the Mood of Every Table
What color temperature is best for restaurant lighting?
Warm white lighting is commonly used in dining rooms because it creates a welcoming atmosphere and complements food presentation. Neutral white lighting is often selected for kitchens, food preparation areas, and service stations where improved visibility and task performance are priorities.
Lighting Should Change as the Day Does
Should restaurant lighting include dimming controls?
Yes. Dimming systems allow restaurants to adjust lighting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, private events, and evening service. Many facilities also incorporate occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and programmable lighting controls to improve energy efficiency while maintaining the desired atmosphere.
The Kitchen Depends on Reliable Performance Too
Why upgrade restaurant lighting to LED?
LED lighting provides lower energy consumption, longer operating life, reduced maintenance, instant-on performance, and improved color quality compared to older lighting technologies. These benefits help restaurant owners reduce operating costs while maintaining dependable lighting in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
Every Successful Restaurant Starts with a Better Lighting Plan
What should I consider before specifying restaurant lighting?
Consider fixture style, light layering, color temperature, color rendering, dimming capability, lighting controls, maintenance requirements, energy efficiency, and the overall guest experience before selecting a restaurant lighting system. A properly designed LED solution enhances comfort, improves operations, and creates an environment guests want to return to.
The Right Lighting Keeps Guests Focused on What Matters
Why is restaurant lighting important?
Lighting influences how guests perceive the space, the food, and the overall dining experience. A thoughtfully designed restaurant lighting system creates a welcoming atmosphere, supports employee productivity, highlights the restaurant's design, and leaves a lasting impression long after the meal is over.
Need Help Choosing?
Get Help Selecting Restaurant Lighting
Planning restaurant lighting begins with balancing ambient, task, and accent lighting while selecting the appropriate color temperature, color rendering, controls, and fixture styles. Our commercial lighting specialists can help compare restaurant lighting solutions that enhance dining environments.
Visit our Knoxville headquarters or contact our team for expert assistance. Commercial Lighting Supply has proudly served contractors, facility managers, electricians, businesses, and property owners since 1996 while shipping commercial lighting products nationwide.
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