Online Booking for Restaurants
Fill Every Table, Every Night
Modern reservation system for restaurants. Let diners book tables 24/7 while you focus on the food.
Sound Familiar?
Here's How We Help
SchedulingKit solves these challenges with purpose-built features for restaurants.
24/7 Reservations
Diners book tables anytime, day or night
Table Management
Assign party sizes to appropriate tables
Confirmation SMS
Reduce no-shows with reminders
Waitlist
Manage walk-ins and fill cancellations
How Online Booking Works for Restaurants
Online booking gives restaurants customers the ability to self-schedule appointments 24/7 from any device—no phone calls, no waiting. Instead of relying on staff to answer inquiries and manually pencil in times, a booking page handles availability, confirmation, and calendar updates automatically. For restaurants businesses, this means every open slot is visible and bookable around the clock.
The biggest friction point in traditional scheduling is the back-and-forth: missed calls during busy hours, voicemails that never get returned, and customers who give up and book elsewhere. Online booking eliminates that entire cycle. Clients see real-time availability, pick the time that works, and receive instant confirmation—all without a single phone call from your team.
From the client's perspective, the experience feels seamless. They land on a branded booking page tailored to your restaurants business, choose a service and time slot, and get an immediate confirmation via email or SMS. Automated reminders follow up before the appointment, reducing no-shows and keeping your schedule full without manual effort.
Powerful Features
Party size rules
Different tables for 2 vs. 6 guests
Turn times
Automate table turnover scheduling
Special requests
Capture dietary needs, occasions
Deposit collection
Reduce no-shows for large parties
Google integration
Accept bookings from search results
Waitlist management
Text guests when tables are ready
Transparent Pricing for Restaurants
Unlike competitors that charge $15–50/month for restaurants booking tools, SchedulingKit gives you a full-featured free plan with no credit card required.
Free Forever
Unlimited bookings, calendar sync, and reminders at no cost
No Hidden Fees
SMS and payment processing included, not charged as add-ons
Scale When Ready
Upgrade to team plans starting at $8/month per user
We stopped losing reservations to voicemail. Diners book in 30 seconds and we fill 20% more covers weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we require deposits for large parties?
Yes! Collect deposits or credit card holds to reduce no-shows for big tables.
How do you handle walk-ins?
Our waitlist feature manages walk-ins alongside reservations seamlessly.
Do you integrate with POS systems?
We offer integrations with major restaurant POS platforms.
Can diners book from Google?
Yes. Reserve with Google integration lets diners book directly from search.
Related Solutions
Further Reading
- Capterra: Online Booking Software — Compare features and pricing across platforms.
- SCORE: Technology Resources for Small Business — Free mentoring and guides from the SBA's resource partner.
Ready for Online Booking?
Restaurants businesses run their bookings on SchedulingKit
Free forever plan available • No credit card required