Restaurant Waitlist App
Fill More Tables With Hostme

A paper waitlist is costing you tables

Walk-ins leave when they can't find a host. Guests wander off when they don't know how long they'll wait. Your team loses track of who's next. Hostme Waitlist replaces antiquated paper list with a digital queue visible to your whole team so no guest falls through the cracks.

Restaurant booking system coupled with Google Reserve to provide great online booking experience.
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Everything your host needs

Organized Host Stand: Live digital queue see you full waitlist in real time from any device. Add walk-ins in seconds, let them add their name to the list online, update wait times on the fly, and keep your floor moving without the chaos.

SMS Alerts to Guests: When a table is ready, Hostme sends the guests a text automatically. They stay close, arrive on time, and your host doesn't to chase anyone down.

Flat Fee: No per-cover charges. Unlike other vendors, Hostme charges one flat monthly fee, no matter how many walk-ins you seat. The more you use, the better value it gets.

Simple Pricing

One flat monthly fee. No surprises. No fine prints. No per-cover fees. No long-term contract. Include unlimited reservations, waitlist, SMS reminders, digital guestbook, and more. All in one platform.

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We’ve tried many different restaurant management app over the years, but Hostme has been the best by far. It’s user-friendly, affordable, and incredibly flexible —perfect for a small restaurant like ours. Our guests love the convenience of booking online, updating their reservations, and even leaving notes without needing to call us. For me, the biggest change has been freedom: I’m no longer tied to the phone 24/7 managing reservations. Hostme truly makes running our restaurant easier.

Susan Louie,
Owner, Citronnelle (Lancaster, PA)
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Versatile Restaurant Management Software

Hostme has countless features to help you and your team chart a course for success, no matter what the issue is:

Reservation System

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Accept online reservations any time of the day from your website, your social media channels, or the Hostme reservation site and never miss a reservation again.

Table Management

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Organize memorable live events at your location to delight your customers. Manage tickets and crowd attendance all in one place, with a quick and easy setup process.

Event Management

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Organize memorable live events at your location to delight your customers. Manage tickets and crowd attendance all in one place, with a quick and easy setup process.

Support 24/7

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Get immediate support through in-app chat or by calling our support line — because business won’t wait. Our team of product experts are always available to answer your questions.

8 Languages and Counting

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Hostme is currently available in English, Français, Dansk, Italiano, Español, Português, Russian, and 官话. More are coming soon!

Waitlist Management

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Allow your guests to get in line online. Eliminate costly pager losses and free your guests by sending them a text on their phone when their table is ready.

Advanced Reports

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Track everything you want to know about your operations including reservations stats, wait time averages, server utilization, and more.

POS

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Connect with your POS data and get real-time information on your table statuses. Empower your staff with more accurate and timely data.

Smartphone Friendly

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Optimized interface for small screens. Access everything you need from any device at hand.

Digital Guestbook

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Make your guests feel appreciated and offer them a memorable experience by remembering their past preferences and adding special requests to their online restaurant reservations.

Online Ordering

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Pace your over-the-phone and online orders to optimize your kitchen output. This will allow you to control food quality and ensure the safety of your staff and patrons.

Online Presence

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Accept online reservations at any time of the day directly from Google search results, your Facebook and Instagram pages, Tripadvisor, and your own website.

Reservation Deposits

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Eliminate costly no-shows by requesting "Reservation Deposits" or charging "Cancellation Fees".

Server Rotation & Management

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Increase Staff Satisfaction and Retention Rates by Equitably As­sign­ing Servers to Tables. Track Their Perfor­mance and Load in Real-time.

Integrations

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Get direct reservations via our partnership with Reserve with Google, Facebook, and Instagram. Convenient for your guests and easy to set-up in Hostme.

Marketing Campaigns

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Reach your customers via SMS, email, and WhatsApp — all from one place. Promote specials, announce events, or send thank-you messages with consistent, efficient communication and no extra tools.

FAQ

How does the Hostme waitlist app work?

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When a walk-in arrives, your host adds them to the digital queue in seconds. Hostme tracks their position in the queue, estimated wait time, and sends them an automatic SMS when their table is ready. No pager, no paper, no shouting across the room.

Can guests join the waitlist remotely before they arrive?

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Yes. You can enable a public waitlist link so guests can add themselves from their phone before they walk in the door reducing crowding at the host stand during peak hours.

Does the waitlist work alongside reservations?

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Absolutely. Hostme manages both reservations and walk-ins from the same dashboard. Your host sees the full picture reserved tables and the waitlist queue in one screen.

What does HostMe cost?

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Hostme charges a flat monthly fee with no per-cover charges. You can start with a free 14-day trial, no credit card required.

How is Hostme different from OpenTable for waitlist management?

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OpenTable charges a fee for every cover you seat. HostMe charges one flat monthly rate regardless of how many guests you manage making it significantly more cost-effective as your restaurant grows.

Still have questions? Check the help center or contact us

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