Restaurant Rush is a game that makes use of a combination of match-3 and time management elements. In this fast-paced game, players team up with Heidi, a restaurateur who is having a hard time serving her many customers. Players have to help Heidi by preparing 50 special recipes such as Pizza Marinara, Dim Sum, and Filet Mignon. Players must be able to meet the quota for the day in order to move on to the next challenging level. There are 80 levels to accomplish in the game. Along the way, players will be able to meet 11 unique and interesting customers.
Restaurant Rush is played by matching three or more of the same ingredients by swapping different ingredients on the game grid, designed as a grill. Players must match ingredients in order to add them to an order. The orders of the customers must be completed as soon as possible to prevent customers from becoming impatient and leaving the restaurant. Players can add upgrades to their restaurant by purchasing items such as a jukebox for entertaining customers. Players can use the money from the profits earned during the day to buy upgrades. There are two game modes to suit both beginners and advanced players. The game provides players with unique bonus challenges as well as multiple endings.