Queues
Manage your walk-ins
Guests join from a QR code, or staff add them at the door. Each party holds one queue place. Call the next party when you’re ready.
Explore queuesWho it’s for
Restaurants & cafés
Manage walk-ins without the clipboard.
Keep walk-ins, special events, and food preorders organized. Choose the page that fits what you’re offering today.
Find your starting pointJuniper Kitchen · Sample queue
1. Guest joins
K7M2You’re in line
2 parties ahead
2. Staff serves the parties ahead, then calls K7M2
K7M2 · Sam’s partyCall party3. Guest’s ticket updates
It’s your turn
Head back to the staff with ticket K7M2.
What are you organizing?
Bookings
Fill a special event
Offer a set number of places for a tasting or supper club. Ask each guest to book their own place.
Explore bookingsPre-orders
Take food preorders
Set stock for a batch. Customers choose quantities and pickup; you see what to prepare.
Explore preordersA queue place is not a table reservation. Staff can add guests without email; the public form requires it. Collect payments separately. No table assignments or SMS alerts.
What are you paying to take a booking?
Check your monthly software bill and any per-diner fees. Then ask which features and booking sources earn their place in your business.
| Plan | Per month | Diners from its network | Bookings from your website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $149 | $1.50 per diner after the first 30 days | $0.25 per diner or $49/month |
| Core | $299 | $1 per diner | Included |
| Pro | $499 | $1 per diner | Included |
Published US prices, checked October 9, 2026. A cover means one diner, not one reservation. See OpenTable’s pricing and terms.
Network fees can also bring new diners. Compare the expense with the business it brings, rather than treating every fee as lost money. Core and Pro include reservations made through your website.
For a limited-seat event, food preorder batch, or walk-in line, a simpler page may fit. Unwaited does not provide table assignments or diner discovery. Its plans include signup allowances, with optional extra signup charges. Collect customer payments separately. Compare Unwaited plans.
Find the right fit before you start.
Compare plans or explore a different business example.