Going out for a meal has always been about the experience as much as it walking away with a belly full of good food and this collection of food service technology shows how serious restaurants are taking that aspect. Through technology, they are finding ways not only to make their operation run more smoothly, but also make it more entertaining and memorable.
Whether that is through the use of touchscreen tables and reservations apps or rollercoaster installations and quality sound systems, there are a myriad of ways food service technology can improve a diners' experience. The possibilities are endless, especially as restaurants stay on top of the latest advancements coming out of the tech industry.
31 Examples of Food Service Technology

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3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience

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Self-Serve Wine Bars
This Machine at Park 112 Automatically Serves Wine to Patrons

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Digital Menu Boards
This Fast Casual Restaurant Targets Millennials with High-Tech Innovations
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Interactive Smart Restaurants
Ebony Restaurant in Dubai Uses Dining Tables as Interactive Devices
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Aerial Bartender Drones
The Yura Appliance System is a Personal Robotic Bartender
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Quality Eatery Sound Systems
Oliveto Restaurant Installs Meyer Sound's Concert Hall-Grade Audio
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Roller Coaster Restaurants
This Abu Dhabi Restaurant Delivers Food Like Theme Park Rides
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Dining Smart Devices
The Owl Enables Establishments to Offer Better Restaurant Customer Service
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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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Time-Efficient Restaurant Apps
The Kind Chef App is Revolutionizing Restaurant Ordering
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Food-Inhaling Restaurants
At Cafe ArtScience, Patrons Ingest Their Meals Through Inhalation
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Pizza Delivery Timepieces
The PizzaTime Smart Clock By Artefact Shows You When Your Pie is Coming
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Analytical Retail Beacons
Shaftsbury Square's Use of iBeacon Tech Also Offers Feedback for Shops
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Digital Pizza Payments
Domino’s Pizza’s Ordering App is Now Accepting Google Wallet Payments
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Touchscreen Cafe Tabletops
The Moneual Touch Table PC is Set to Debut at CES 2013
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Restaurant App Expansions
A Planned Zomato Expansion is Fueled by a Successful Round of Funding
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Pizza Payment Sharing
Papa John's PayShare Feature Allows Users to Split the Bill
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Multi-Sensory Dining Experiences
Dining at the Hi-Tech Sublimotion Restaurant Costs a Hefty $2,000
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Automated Dining Experiences
Over 1,000 Chili's Enhance Dining Experiences with Tablet Menus
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Mind-Reading Menus
This Pizza Hut Menu Tracks Your Eyes to Suggest Toppings
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Flying Restaurant Servers
These Robotic Drones Deliver Customers Their Orders in Lieu of Servers
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Hi-Tech Dining Tables
The Ebony Interactive Restaurant Has Impressive Tabletop Tablet Surfaces
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Digital Doughnut Notifiers
Krispy Kreme Appifies Its 'Hot Doughnuts Now' Sign
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Mobile Food Payment Services
The OpenTable App Now Offers Wireless Payment for Android Users
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Pizza-Stabilizing Devices
To Put an End to Pizza Delivery Fails Domino's Invented the Steady Pizza
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Video-Integrated Dining Rooms
This Restaurant Uses Video Conferencing Technology to Connect Diners
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Special Dietary Restaurant Apps
Turnyp is a the Restaurant Guide App for Bounded Diets
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NFC Food Payments
Flypay Uses an App and a NFC/QR Sticker to Simplify Restaurant Payments
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Serving Robot Restaurants
The Robot Restaurant in China is Almost Entirely Run by Mechanical Men
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Restaurant-Reserving Apps
The Resy App Helps You Cut the Line at Popular Restaurants
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Culinary Music Apps
The Supper.mx App Matches Up Meals With Appropriate Music Choices
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Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Park Maintenance Service Robots
The 'PCNC. Parker' Service Robot Concept Supports Park Visitors
AI-Driven Beverage Menus
Botrista Leverages AI & Machine Learning to Create Drink Menus
AI-Powered Recipe Tools
Hellmann's Meal Reveal Uses Artificial Intelligence to Fight Food Waste
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas
The Sidework Dispenser Develops a Multitude of Complex Drinks
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
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
AI-Enabled Salad Vending Machines
The Salad Stand Vending Machine Adapts to Market Conditions
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts
Tim Chen Designs the Magic Cube Cooking System
Robotic Wedding Cakes
RoboCake Shared Advancements in Robotic Food Research at Expo 2025 Osaka
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
Multifunctional Robotic Tables
The Come Together Robot Concept Features a Fridge and Speaker
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
AI-Powered Meal Scanners
AI Meal Scan Uses Image Recognition to Track Nutrients & Portions
AI-Driven Burger Restaurants
CaliExpress Offers Burgers and Fries Prepared by AI Technology
In-Office Food Recycling Systems
Mill for Workplace Helps Companies Manage Food Waste at Scale
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered TV Cookbooks
Samsung Food Enhances Culinary Possibilities Directly Through Your TV
AI-Powered Pickup Systems
Pickpad is a Modular Solution Powered by Sensors & Machine Learning
Restaurant-Focused AI Marketing Platforms
Birdeye Strives to Help Restaurant Increase Engagement
Next-Gen Weight Programs
WeightWatchers' Next-Gen Program Features an AI Food Scanner
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Branded STEAM-Focused Field Trips
Chuck E. Cheese Debuts the Chuck E.’s STEAM-tastic Adventure
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Comprehensive Dietary Restriction Apps
Fig: Food Scanner & Discovery Features Over 2000 Options
Food Diary Tools
Plate Notes Logs Meals in a Simple, Feed-Style Food Diary System
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Restaurant Marketing Platforms
Cheff Connect Helps Restaurants Create Custom Marketing Emails
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
AI-Powered Kitchen Solutions
TKC Kitchens Transforms Design Process with Intelligent Technology
Vacuum-Powered Food Processing Systems
The Fresiio Vacuum Food Processor Extends Food Freshness
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
Flexible Dining Collections
Transformer Table Introducces the Transformer Round Dining Collection
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
Large-Scale Culinary Destinations
Toronto's Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates the City's Tapestry
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
App-Connected Countertop Ovens
The Toshiba 7-in-1 Steam Oven Has 36 Preset Menus
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
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
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts
Junho Han Designs the Amity Relationship Mobile Fridge Concept
Restaurant Management Software
RestautoManager Simplifies Inventory, Staffing, and Online Orders
Amusement Park Fine Dining
Disneyland Paris Unveils the New La Forêt Secrète Experience
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Food Sample-Focused Services
TiffinStash Announces Its New Feature — Taste Drive
AI-Powered Airport Restaurants
Barcelona Airport Launches the SELF Automated Restaurant
Ingredient-Based Recipe Finders
Frigo Recommends Recipes Based On Ingredients You Have Available
Instant Recipe Generation Tools
AI Chef Generates Personalized Recipes Based on Your Preferences
Theatrical Electric Grills
The Teppanyaki by Balmuda Turns Everyday Meal Prep into a Performance
Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants
Atlantis Paradise Island Has Introduced FIELDTRIP
Refrigerated Vending Machines
The REDYREF Smart Food Fridge Uses RFID Technology
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
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
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Modern Food Court Renovations
Bramalea City Centre Commences Phase One for the South Food Court
Premium Culinary Kitchen Series
Signature Kitchen Suite Presents its Transitional Series
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
AI Food Recognition
'Plate Please' Identifies Ingredients Instantly with AI-Powered Food Engine
Food-Focused Corporate Wellness Programs
Mind Food Body Addresses Unhealthy Eating Behaviors
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
AI Meal Planning Solutions
SmartPlate Simplifies Meal Planning with AI for Health Professionals
Shoppable Fridge Screens
Samsung Unveils a New Partnership with Instacart for On-Fridge Shopping
Meal Planning Tools
WhatsCook: Meal Planner & AI Recipes Reduces Food Waste with Tech
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is Bringing Samsung Kiosks to Locations
Cuisine-Focused Luxury Travel Experiences
Four Seasons Yachts Boasts 11 Restaurants & Bars
Nostalgic Taiwanese Dining Experiences
Taiwan's 'A Joy' Introduces a Menu with 300 Delicacies
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Smart Meal Planning
Kitchen Savvy App Uses AI To Personalize Recipes And Save Time
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
AI Ingredient Resource Databases
Turing Labs Inc.'s Platform Stays Up-to-Date with Ingredients
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AI Restaurant Coaches
Tattle's AI Coach Makes Guest Feedback Actionable
Photo-Based Calorie Trackers
Meals.Chat Can Help Individuals Track Their Calories
Restaurant Management Integrations
Favouritetable Partners with First Table for Seamless Bookings
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Multifuntional Modular Tables
The Transformer Table Alters from Dining to a Work Space
AI Digital Menus
Clickmenu.ai Transforms Dining with AI-Powered, Customizable Menus
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
Virtual Dining Brand Collaborations
The Virtual Brand Man vs Fries is Coming to CPK Restaurants
Bespoke Hotel Restaurants
The Four Seasons Achieves Global Acclaim for its Dining Concepts
Food-Saving Recipe Generators
Recipe Generator is a Personalized Cooking Companion
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Enhanced In-flight Dining
Torus Pak x Galley Cuisine Partner to Create Elevated Food Experiences
Braille Dining Menus
Radisson Hotel Group Has Launched Braille Menus to Increase Accessibility
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
No-Code Delivery Tools
RestoApp Builds Food Delivery Platforms Without Developer Support
Streamlined Recipe Tools
RecipeMate Reduces Food Waste By Helping You Use What You Have
QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
Pizza Hut Unveils a New Drive-Thru Menu for Consumers On the Go
Tech-Enabled Ice Cream Trucks
Alsies Reimagined a Nostalgic Experience for the 21st Century
Theme Park Line Assessments
AllTheLines Uses AI to Optimize the Visitor Experience at Theme Parks
Informed Food Choices Assistants
Bettermenu for Doordash Offers Nutritional Information in a Click
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Personalized Nutrition Assistants
Cheffie Customizes Meals And Menus Based On Your Dietary Needs
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Consumer Insights Partnerships
Paytronix is Working with Ovation to Improve Feedback Acquisition
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
Restaurant Online Ordering
Yaha Simplifies Online Ordering and Boosts Restaurant Revenue
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
QR Menu Solutions
Dishtup Enhances Dining with a Digital Menu & QR Code Technology
Three-in-One Foodservice Ovens
The BevLes MiniTouch Combi Ovens Come in Two Models
Restaurant Finder Tools
Feastro Helps You Find a Random Restaurant Nearby or Wherever You Are
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Comprehensive Restaurant Management Solutions
TouchBistro Bolstered its Management Softwares
Educational Food Development Modules
ATU Students Participate in a New Food Development Project
Multi-Lingual Food Label Scanners
Food Avoidance Scanner Helps Travelers and Dietary Restrictions
Flaming Fare Dining Experiences
This Flaming Grill Dining Experience Requires Protective Gear
Dietary Options Databases
FoodSheet is a Resource Helping People Navigate Their Dietary Needs