Whether you're up for a night out or are eager to order in, these innovative dining apps make it quick and easy to enjoy a delicious meal. These apps put consumers in control by giving them the information to find and order from restaurants that will fit their schedule, budget and dietary restrictions.
One of the most exciting innovations in restaurant-based apps has been the ability to streamline the reservation process. Traditionally, going out to eat meant that you might have to face a long wait just to be seated. Now there are apps that not only help you make reservations in advance, but even let you pick your exact seat.
Beyond reservations, there are other innovative dining apps designed to improve the quality and speed of restaurant services. For example, there are pre-ordering services that let you place your order without having to wait for staff to come to you. There are also pre-payment services that allow you to settle a bill as soon as you finish your food. These clever innovations ensure that you will be able to find and enjoy the perfect meal any time of day.
50 Innovative Restaurant Apps
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
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On-Demand Delivery Apps
The Jinn App Allows You To Have Anything You Want Delivered in One Hour
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Simple Reservation Apps
Yo Lineup Sends You a 'Yo' When Your Wait for a Restaurant Table is Over
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Restaurant Deal-Digging Apps
The SimpleDeal App Uses GPS to Inform Users About Restaurant Deals
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Time-Efficient Restaurant Apps
The Kind Chef App is Revolutionizing Restaurant Ordering
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Food-Donating Apps
This Food App Donates Money to Food Banks Every Time You Eat at a Restarant
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Restaurant Management Apps
Yelp's SeatMe App Organizes and Manages Table Reservations
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Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
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Convenient Ordering Apps
This Food Ritual App Will Have Your Order Waiting For You to Pick Up
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Mobile Restaurant Payments
TouchBistro is Bringing Apple Pay Solutions to Restaurants
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Coupon Sharing Apps
The Photopon App Acts as Social Media for Coupon Sharing
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Restaurant-Free Delivery Apps
This New Startup is a Meal Delivery Service Backed by David Chang
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Dining Experience Apps
The Reserve App Handles Everything From Restaurant Reservations to Payment
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Personalized Recommendation Apps
This App Provides Smart Recommendations Based on Expert Knowledge
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Social Media Restaurant Reservations
Facebook Restaurant Reservations Will Soon Become Possible
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Line-Skipping Dining Apps
The Chili's Waitlisting App Will Launch in Summer 2015
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Professional Meal Apps
The DiningIn Platform Helps Users to Split Food Orders at Work
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Restaurant Hummus Deliveries
Uber Israel Satisfies a Specific Food on Demand Need from Abu Hassan
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Restaurant App Expansions
A Planned Zomato Expansion is Fueled by a Successful Round of Funding
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Pre-Paid Dining Apps
The PayPal App Will Enable You to Pre-Order and Pre-Pay For Your Food
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Curated Food Apps
The Hotsauce App Spices Up Your Dining Experience
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SMS Lunch Services
Toronto's Gob is a Service That Lets You Order Lunch by Text Message
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Restaurant Loyalty Apps
Velocity Lets Patrons Pay for Restaurant Meals & Earn Rewards on a Phone
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Restaurant Pre-Order Apps
The Settle Restaurant Payment App Lets You Pre-Order and Pre-Pay
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Vegetarian Restaurant Locator Apps
This Travel Guide App Targets Vegans and Vegetarians Especially
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Fast-Observing Delivery Apps
Uber Launches in Indonesia with a Ramadan-Centric UberBuka Service
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Chef-Curated Food Apps
Find. Eat. Drink. Lets Users Drink and Dine Like the Pros
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Simplified Food-Finding Apps
The myfab5 App Cuts Through to Find a Good Restaurant Easier
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Restaurant Service Apps
OrderEm Makes it Easy For Restaurants to Manage Their Services
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Comprehensive Chinese Food Deliveries
Panda Express Encourages Orders For Large Groups
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Transformative Dining Apps
The maegan App is the Most Efficient Way to Order Food In Toronto
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Food-Centric Photo Apps
The 'Wine 'N Dine' App is Exclusively for Sharing Pictures of Food
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Menu Translation Apps
This Clever App Translates Any Menu into a Traveler’s Native Language
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Mobile Food Payment Services
The OpenTable App Now Offers Wireless Payment for Android Users
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Quality-Pushing Restaurant Apps
The Zomato App Aids Food Delivery and Encourages Good Service
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Oyster Bar-Locating Apps
'Pearl' is a Seafood App Created Specifically to Find the Best Oysters
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Virtual Restaurant Queue Apps
The NoWait App Makes Waiting for a Table Painless
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Premium Reservation Apps
Killer Rezzy Partners With Luxe Restaurants for Hassle-Free Reservations
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Social Food Ordering Apps
The Popular Foursquare App Now Lets You Order Food From Anywhere
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Prospective Restauranteur Apps
Cookapp Lets Amateur Chefs Test Their Cooking Skills Professionally
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Restaurant-Reserving Apps
The Resy App Helps You Cut the Line at Popular Restaurants
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Beer-Locating Apps
The BeerMenus App Alerts Users When Their Favorite Beer is on Tap Nearby
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Gluten-Free Lifestyle Apps
This Gluten-Free Centre Directory Comes in a Handy Mobile Form
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On-Demand Takeout Apps
The Seamless App Makes Finding Restaurants and Food Orders Easy
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Restaurant Discount Apps
Ressy Searches For Last Minute Dining Deals in Pune, India
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Restaurant Server-Rating Apps
Unlike Other Restaurant Review Apps, Grate Focuses on Individuals
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Last-Minute Reservation Apps
The Resy App Lets Users Pick the Best Seat in the House
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Pre-Planned Meal Pickup Apps
The 'Foodo' Food Ordering App Lets You Browse Menus and Pre-Order
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Socialite Bill Splitting Apps
The Cake Technologies Ltd. Cake Platform is Sourced by Foodies
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Prompt Food-Placing Apps
The Square Pickup App Sends Your Order Straight to the Restaurant
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AI Resale Apps
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Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Diet-Recommending Label Tools
Sifter Solutions Releases the 'Scan By Diet' Tool for Tailored Diets
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
AI-Powered Meal Scanners
AI Meal Scan Uses Image Recognition to Track Nutrients & Portions
Comprehensive Dietary Restriction Apps
Fig: Food Scanner & Discovery Features Over 2000 Options
Music-Inspired Restaurant Recommendations
The Spotify, Amex, Resy Partnership Links Music & Dining
AI-Powered Food Journals
Eat N' Log Lets You Record, Organize, and Share Your Food Experiences
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
AI-Based Order Recommendations
ezCater Smart Ordering Simplifies Decisions for Complex Orders
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Budget-Sensitive Meal Pricing
Taco Bell's New Name Your Price Tool Lets You Set Your Max Budget
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
AI-Enhanced Restaurant Reservation Systems
Autoreserve Uses AI-Powered Voice Technology
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
The 'Apollo' Personal Finance App Streamlines Money Tracking
Instant Recipe Generation Tools
AI Chef Generates Personalized Recipes Based on Your Preferences
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Recipe Voting Apps
Swipe, Vote, and Match Recipes for Dinner with the Dinners App
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
The Prepdeck by Dash Provides Tools and Space for Meal Prep
Intimate Culinary Experiences
Toronto Thai Restaurant, PAI Initiates a Private Dining Event
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Exclusive Cardholder Reservations
The Visa Dining Collection Rewards Diners for Paying with Visa
Restaurant Demand Forecasting Tools
'Lineup.ai' Uses Market Data to Predict Restaurant Demand
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Bidding Reservation Apps
diibs Helps Diners Secure Last-Minute Spots at Sought-After Restaurants
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
The NA Drink Locator App Maps Alcohol-Free Options
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
AI-Powered Calorie Tracking
Calorielens Lets You Snap Photos of Meals for Instant Calorie Tracking
Navigational Grocery Store Apps
Speed Grocer is a Trusted Companion for a Quicker Shop
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus
Okini Attracts Pet Parents to Its Patio with Dog-Friendly Refreshments
Restaurant Management Integrations
Favouritetable Partners with First Table for Seamless Bookings
Online Recipe Sharing Platforms
Prepvil is a Recipe Sharing Platform with AI Food Expertise
Personalized Meal Planning Apps
Meal Crafter's Recipes Align with Users' Health Goals
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
Self-Driving Food Delivery Services
Uber Eats is Launching Waymo Delivery Services in Phoenix
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
AI Portion Control Apps
The Portions Master's AI App Supports Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Chicken Rewards Platforms
Wingstop is Enhancing its Customer Service with the MyWingstop Platform
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps
Evexi's New Self-Ordering Kiosk App Integrates with Square
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Bill-Splitting Apps
SplitParty Helps Friends Keep Bills Fair and Organized
AI-Assisted Car Shopping Apps
The CoPilot App Eliminates Barriers in Digital Car Shopping
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Coffee Documenting Notes Apps
Coffee Notes Helps Consumers Explore and Record Their Favorite Shops
Personalized AI Culinary Assistants
SousChefAICaters to Diet Restrictions and Preferences
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Informed Food Choices Assistants
Bettermenu for Doordash Offers Nutritional Information in a Click
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
AI-Recommended Wine Apps
Sippd Debuts an AI-Powered Wine App That Influences Purchasing Decisions
Improved Sushi Rewards Apps
Kura Sushi Unveils Enhanced Rewards App for Sushi Enthusiasts
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Mobile Advent Calendar Promotions
Bar Louie is Refreshing Its App-vent Calendar Promotion
Organizational Reminder Apps
The Todo Reminder App Enhances Productivity With a Few Simple Steps
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps
Moonlight Dating App Brings Singles Together
Romantic Date Planners
CoupleQuest Helps Partners Plan Personalized Outings
Efficient Property Management Apps
Tribe Property Technologies Has Launched Its Tribe Home App
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Connective Foodie Apps
Letslicious is a Foodie Social Media App Connecting Likeminded People
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
AI Restaurant Operations Tools
iOrder is a System Designed To Revolutionize Restaurant Orders
Recipe Recommendation Services
Stellar Recipes Offers Ideas Based on Health Goals and Preferences
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Restaurant Finder Tools
Feastro Helps You Find a Random Restaurant Nearby or Wherever You Are
Seasonal Cooking Aid Apps
Seasnal Helps Reduce Food Waste and Inspire Creativity
In-Restaurant Italian Offerings
Maggiano's Little Italy Evolves its Menu with Nine New Additions
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Comprehensive Restaurant Management Solutions
TouchBistro Bolstered its Management Softwares
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
Efficient Bill-Splitting Apps
SimplySplit Offers a Hassle-Free Bill-Splitting Experience
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Multi-Lingual Food Label Scanners
Food Avoidance Scanner Helps Travelers and Dietary Restrictions
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Bill Splitting Apps
Splitit Ensures Everyone Pays Their Fair Share Without Confusion or Delays
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Social Restaurant Review Platforms
CRUBSTER Let's You See Reviews From People You Follow and Trust