Some years back, it was difficult to find good quality restaurants that served delicious food, and if someone found one, the waiting time spoiled the mood. But with the change in technology, there are apps that help you to book a table at your favorite restaurant. Awesome, isn’t it?
Apps like Open Table and Zomato are famous for providing the restaurant booking feature, one has to enter details like dining time, number of people, seating options, etc. Open Table was founded in 1998, and since then it has expanded to 20 countries and has 52,000 worldwide listings.
Initially, Zomato started as a restaurant guide with an aim to guide diners to find places to eat. Then the company started as an on-demand delivery app, allowing users to order meals from restaurants from the comfort of their homes. Back in 2006, Zomato started “Zomato Book”, which is a table reservation service.
Notable Features of Table Reservation for Users
Most table reservation apps are available on both Android and iOS, and some of the important features are mentioned below:
- Location-based search and filters
- Restaurant booking history
- User-generated reviews
- Dining rewards program
- Online payment system
Location-Based Search and Filters
First, users create an account or login with their social media account. Then the app provides suggestions based on the current location of the user. Users can enter cuisines they are interested in and use other filters to find the desired results in less time.
Personalized Experience
Users can have a look at the restaurants they have booked earlier. This way, users can get quick access to restaurants on the app. It helps in recommending a restaurant to others as well.
User Generated Reviews
To post reviews users need to dine in the restaurant; this helps in generating genuine reviews, and avoids fake ones.
Dining Reward Program
A reward program is a great way of getting loyal customers. With rewards, the chances of user engagement increases and the app gets repeated customers. To make an app successful, a reward program is a must.
Online Payment
The app should allow users to pay the restaurant bill via the app with the help of Apple Pay and credit cards. This way, customers don’t have to wait for their bill, they can pay instantly.
Why Restaurants Need an App Like Open Table
Apart from users, an app like Open Table is beneficial for restaurants. Restaurants can manage reservations and waitstaff assignments. Apps like Open Table are free for users but they charge restaurants a monthly subscription fee. This way, the app generates revenue.
You can either opt for an app like Open Table or Zomato, or build your own on-demand food delivery app that will take care of everything in addition to providing users the ease of placing orders from the comfort of their homes.
Final Words
To build a customized app like Zomato, you can get in touch with a mobile app development company and ask for free trial.
