How To Get Data From Google Maps Places API

If you want to get all of the restaurant data from a specific city by text search in your application, you have come to the right place.

In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to do exactly that using Google Maps Places API. Also, I will be covering how to get more information about a specific restaurant using place_id.

STEP #1: Get the API Key

1. Log in to the Google Cloud Platform

2. Then, go to Select a project ▾ drop-down menu which will open up a dialog box with your existing projects if any. Choose the one that you want to obtain an API key from.