Stop taking table bookings by phone.
$49/month. No per-booking fees.
DiningMate is a simple, affordable booking system built for small Australian restaurants. Set it up in a day. Your customers book by typing or speaking naturally — no phone calls, no double bookings.
7-day free trial · No credit card required · Cancel anytime · Built in Melbourne
Still taking bookings over the phone?
If you're running a small restaurant in Australia, chances are your booking system is causing you more work than it saves.
Answering the same calls during service to take a name, time, and table size
Customers messaging on Instagram at 11pm asking about Saturday availability
Bookings spread across a notebook, a spreadsheet, or someone's phone
Double bookings — or no-shows you couldn't have predicted
Booking software that was too expensive, too complicated, or charged per booking on top of a monthly fee
You don't need enterprise software. You need something simple that just works — and doesn't cost a fortune.
Booking takes seconds
Customers simply type or speak their request. DiningMate understands it and shows available times instantly.
“Table for 2 tomorrow evening”
“내일 저녁 두명 예약”
“明天晚上两个人”
“Table pour 2 demain soir”
Try it yourself:
No confusing forms. No dropdowns. Just type or say what you want.
Customers can book in their own language.
Less time answering booking calls.
More time running your restaurant.
Simple online bookings — without the complexity.
Customers book directly through your booking link — no phone calls, no Instagram DMs, no confusion.
You see all your bookings in one simple dashboard and get notified the moment a new reservation comes in.
What's included
Unlimited bookings — no per-booking fees, ever
Set up in hours, not days
Direct support from the founder
No lock-in — cancel anytime
How customers book with DiningMate
Your customers can book online any time of day — by typing or speaking naturally. Here's how it works.
Share your booking link
You get a simple booking page linked to your restaurant. Share it on your website, Instagram bio, or Google profile.
Customers type or speak naturally
They can type "Table for 2 tomorrow evening" — or tap the mic and say it out loud. DiningMate picks up the date, time, and party size automatically. No confusing forms.
They pick a time and confirm
Available slots are shown instantly. They pick a time, enter their name and contact, and they're booked.
You see it in your dashboard
The booking appears immediately. You get a notification. No double bookings. No missed reservations.
Voice booking works on any iPhone, Android, or desktop — nothing to download.
Built for restaurants like yours — not for hotel chains.
No bloat. No enterprise pricing. No support ticket queues.
No per-booking fees
Most booking systems charge $1–$3 per reservation on top of their monthly fee. DiningMate charges nothing per booking. Unlimited bookings for $49/month flat.
Customers book the way they want
Whether they type "Saturday night, 4 people" or speak it out loud, DiningMate handles it. Less friction for your customers means more bookings for you.
Simple to set up today
No IT team. No training session. Most restaurants are set up and accepting bookings within a few hours.
Everything you need to run bookings smoothly
Built for small restaurants that want a simple, reliable system — not enterprise software.
Real-time booking dashboard
See all upcoming reservations at a glance. Filter by date, status, or party size.
Automatic email notifications
Customers get a confirmation email as soon as they book.
Automatic table assignment
When a booking comes in, DiningMate finds the best table combination automatically — no manual intervention needed.
Voice & natural language booking
Customers say or type 'Saturday night for 4' — DiningMate handles the rest. No forms.
No-show & cancellation tracking
Mark no-shows in one click. Track cancellation patterns over time.
Works on any device
Manage bookings from your phone, tablet, or computer. No app download required.
Manage bookings from anywhere
DiningMate runs entirely in your browser — no app download, no installation. Works great on every device your team already uses.
Laptop & desktop
Full dashboard on any browser — Chrome, Safari, Firefox.
iPad
Touch-friendly layout, perfect at the front counter.
Android tablet
Works seamlessly on Galaxy Tab and other Android tablets.
Mobile
Check reservations and confirm bookings on the go.
One plan. Everything included.
No tiers. No "contact us for pricing." No surprises.
All Included
Everything your restaurant needs. Nothing you don't.
Unlimited bookings
Natural language booking (type or voice)
Real-time booking dashboard
Email notifications
No per-booking fees
No lock-in contract
Onboarding support from the founder
Australian-hosted, Australian support
How DiningMate compares
Most booking tools were built for large venues with big budgets. Here's how DiningMate stacks up.
| DiningMate | Typical booking software | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $49/month flat | $50–$300+/month |
| Per-booking fee | None | $1–$3 per booking |
| Setup time | 10–15 minutes | Days to weeks |
| Contract | No lock-in | Annual contracts common |
| Support | Direct from founder | Ticket queue / chatbot |
| Built for small restaurants | Yes | Often overkill |
| Voice / natural language booking | Yes | Rarely |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from restaurant owners before they sign up.
No. Most restaurants are set up and taking bookings within 10–15 minutes. A short onboarding flow walks you through each step — no help docs, no guesswork. If you get stuck at any point, just message us directly.
Yes. Customers tap a mic icon and say something like "Table for 2 on Friday evening." DiningMate picks up the time, date, and party size and shows available slots. Works on any phone or computer — nothing to download.
Yes. They can type something like "Saturday lunch for 3" and DiningMate will interpret it and show available times. It also works with standard form-style booking if customers prefer that.
No. If you can use a smartphone, you can use DiningMate. There is no code to write and no technical setup required.
No. DiningMate is $49/month flat. You can take as many bookings as you want — there is no additional charge per reservation, ever.
Yes. There is no booking count cap and no per-booking charge — your $49/month covers every reservation your restaurant takes. We do apply a fair use policy, which lets us review accounts showing automated abuse, activity that is clearly not a restaurant operation, or platform load that is unusually excessive compared to a normal venue. In practice, if you are running a restaurant and customers are booking tables, this will never affect you.
Yes — it was built specifically for small and medium restaurants. It is not designed for hotel chains or large venue groups. If you have one venue and want something simple and affordable, this is for you.
Yes. Every new account gets a 7-day free trial — no credit card required to start. You can set up your restaurant, share your booking link, and take real bookings during the trial. If it's not for you, just don't add a payment method and the account closes automatically.
Yes. There is no annual contract. You pay monthly and can cancel at any time with no cancellation fee.
You contact the founder directly. DiningMate is a small, founder-led product — you're not going through a support queue. We typically respond the same day during business hours.
request a demo
See DiningMate in action — no commitment.
We'll show you how it works for your restaurant and get you set up if you'd like to proceed. Flat $49/month. No lock-in. Cancel anytime.
Direct founder support
Same-day onboarding
Custom feature requests
No obligation
Local Aussie team
No lock-in contract