It would help to see a photograph of what you have in mind!
Does it have seating? Is it a self-contained building with an entrance that opens onto the street or a walkway, or is it a small business with only a serving window?
A small business with a serving window and a few stools, such as you find in many shopping malls, I would call a snack bar. I would only call it a restaurant if it had tables and chairs - usually inside, but sometimes just on the street - and served proper meals.