The restaurant waitlist app that reduces no-shows and speeds up seating
Turn waiting customers into repeat visitors. Real-time waitlist management keeps customers informed and your team coordinated.
No credit card required • 2-minute setup • Cancel anytime
Say goodbye to paper lists, yelling names and scattered reservations
From ramen franchises, to brunch spots or upscale dining. WaitQ replaces madness with a smooth waiting flow. Customers get accurate wait times, walk-aways drop and revenue increases.
The modern waitlist app built for the busiest restaurants
Made for trendy spots
We handle waiting lines without chaos, no matter what you're serving.
Works on what you already have
WaitQ runs in your phone, tablet as well as TV and kiosk. No extra installs needed.
Live in 5 minutes
WaitQ can be set up quickly with no training or setup fees.
Less time handling the line, more time focusing on great service
Customers check in
- Add walk-ins in seconds or let customers self check-in from any device
- Customers get an wait time estimate at a virtual waiting room, staying in the loop even if they step away
Your team moves faster
- Easily run a waitlist that show who's waiting and who's next in real-time
- Keep control of the flow - tap once to call them in, tap again to mark them seated
- Set up separate waitlists for indoor/outdoor or across restaurant locations
Your data turns into smarter operations
- Track which times have the longest waits. Adjust pacing and staffing to act on them.
- Watch your no-show rate drop and your table turnover increase.
Improve revenue, reviews, and repeat visits
Badly managed queues damage your restaurant in different ways.
Before WaitQ
Front-door chaos
Crowds at the entrance slow seating, stress staff, and scare customers into leaving. You’re juggling names and timing with no visibility.
Time-consuming paper waitlists
Manual lists create mistakes, constant "how long?" interruptions and uncertainty about who's next, leading to lost tables.
Poor, unpredictable guest experience
Unclear wait expectations frustrate guests, trigger no-shows, and damage reviews.
With WaitQ
Organized queue, organized mind
Customers check in digitally. Your team knows exactly who's next. No yelling names, no confusion, no lost tables.
Actual data on your wait times
Real-time wait visibility means fewer customer complaints and more accurate seating predictions. You know what's actually happening.
Happier customers = better reviews
Customers know the wait upfront. They stick around, spend money while waiting, and leave happier. That shows in your ratings.
Why restaurants love WaitQ
Virtual waiting room
Customers see their position in line in a virtual waiting room, fully customized with your branding.
Notifications
Text customers when it’s their turn, reducing no-shows.
Public display
Show real wait times on screens on your restaurant so customers know what to expect without constant “Are we next?” interruptions.
Self-service kiosk
Offer self-service check-ins with a custom, branded interface.
Wait analytics
Predict peaks, schedule staff smarter, and cut unnecessary labor costs.
Every minute counts in a restaurant
Get customers seated faster, reduce no-shows, and increase revenue from day one.
No credit card required • 2-minute setup • Cancel anytime