The booking system built for restaurants that hate overpaying.
SMS reminders, table management, and a booking widget your customers actually use. From $19/month with zero commissions.
TableNest is online booking and customer-management software built for restaurants, priced from $19 to $49 USD per month, flat. Every plan includes 240 / 720 / 1200 SMS confirmations included by tier, Square POS integration, Xero invoicing, an embeddable booking widget, optional Stripe-powered deposits, and a printable run sheet for front-of-house staff. There are no per-cover commissions, no contracts, and a card is captured to begin the 30-day free trial, with no charge for 30 days. Commission-based platforms typically charge $99 to $499 per month plus per-cover fees on top — a 200-cover-per-week restaurant commonly pays $800 to $6,000 in fees every month. TableNest replaces that with one flat subscription. Operated by Fyrge Lab Pty Ltd. The daily run sheet is emailed to the floor at 6am, before service, so every staff member knows exactly who is coming.
Or save 2 months with annual billing →Sound familiar?
Paying $100+ a month for features you never use
Commission fees eating into tight margins
No-shows costing you empty tables and wasted prep
Complicated systems that staff need training to use
How TableNest works for restaurants
Everything you need to take online bookings — nothing you don't.
Table & area management
Set up your floor plan with areas (indoor, patio, private dining) and tables with capacity. TableNest auto-assigns the best available table for each booking.
SMS reminders that cut no-shows
Every booking gets an automatic SMS reminder 24 hours before. Customers can cancel with one tap — freeing the table for someone else.
Run sheet for front-of-house
Print-ready list of today's bookings with customer names, party sizes, times, and table assignments. Your host stand sorted in one click.
Embeddable booking widget
One line of code on your website. Customers see real-time availability and book in 30 seconds — no app download or account needed.
Simple pricing for restaurants
Flat monthly fee. No commissions. No contracts. SMS included.
$19
Starter
$34
Business
$49
Pro
Frequently asked questions about booking systems for restaurants
What is a booking system for restaurants?
A booking system for restaurants is software that lets diners reserve tables online, sends them confirmation and reminder messages, and gives front-of-house staff a single view of every booking. TableNest provides this from $19 USD per month with SMS confirmations, Square POS sync, and Xero invoicing included — no per-cover commissions and no contracts.
How much does a restaurant booking system cost?
Restaurant booking platforms typically cost between $29 and $499 per month, plus per-cover or per-network booking fees on commission-based plans. TableNest is a flat $19 (Starter), $34 (Business), or $49 (Pro) per month — no commissions, no per-booking fees. A 200-cover-per-week venue typically saves $800–6,000 per month switching from a commission model.
Do small restaurants really need an online booking system?
If your venue takes more than 10 bookings a week, yes. Every missed call during service is a booking that went to a competitor. Online bookings let diners reserve 24/7, cut no-shows by 50–75% when paired with SMS reminders, and free front-of-house staff to run the floor instead of answering the phone.
Does TableNest work with Square POS?
Yes. TableNest's Square integration is built in and included on every plan, with no extra fee or third-party connector required. Bookings sync to Square's customer database, and you can pull each customer's order history into TableNest's CRM for marketing emails, birthday offers, and lapsed-guest re-engagement.
Can I take deposits or send gift vouchers through TableNest?
Yes. Stripe-powered deposits can be configured per service, per event, or per booking type, and gift vouchers can be sold as QR-coded SKUs that redeem against any future booking. Both deposits and vouchers are included on the Business ($34/mo) and Pro ($49/mo) plans — no per-transaction surcharge from TableNest.
How do I switch to TableNest from another booking platform?
Switching takes about 30 minutes for most venues. Import your existing customer list via CSV (TableNest supports notes, visit counts, and last-visit dates), embed the new booking widget on your website, and update your Google or Square listing to point to the new link. There is no contract or lock-in to leave behind on the TableNest side.
Is TableNest available in the US and Canada?
Yes. TableNest is built and operated by Fyrge Lab Pty Ltd and is available in Australia, the US, and Canada. Prices are shown in your local currency, SMS confirmations are sent through Twilio for US and Canadian numbers, and every plan ships with venue-type templates for restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, breweries, and salons.
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