Everything You Need to Run Your Restaurant
Tableside brings together all the tools you need in one integrated platform. No more juggling multiple systems.
AI Food Cost Calculator
Automatically track ingredient costs and menu profitability. See an average 4.2% reduction in food costs—saving $12,600 annually.
- Automatic ingredient cost tracking
- Menu profitability and engineering
- Recipe costing with live price updates
- Waste and variance alerts
- Supplier price comparisons
- Margin recommendations per dish
Point of Sale
Fast, intuitive checkout that your staff will love. Process orders quickly and accurately every time.
- Lightning-fast order entry
- Customizable menu layouts
- Split checks and partial payments
- Offline mode for uninterrupted service
- Modifier and special instruction support
- Quick service and full service modes
Virtual POS
Use existing tablets and smartphones—no proprietary hardware. Save $2,000-5,000 upfront on equipment costs.
- Runs on tablets and smartphones you own
- No proprietary hardware required
- Tableside ordering and payment
- Same software on every device
- Instant setup and updates
- Lower upfront and repair costs
Inventory Management
Real-time tracking of ingredients and supplies. Never run out of key items during service.
- Automatic inventory deduction
- Low stock alerts and notifications
- Vendor management and ordering
- Cost tracking and analysis
- Waste tracking and reporting
- Recipe costing and menu engineering
Table Management
Visualize your floor plan, manage reservations, and optimize table turnover.
- Drag-and-drop floor plan editor
- Real-time table status updates
- Reservation management
- Waitlist with SMS notifications
- Server section assignment
- Table timing and turnover tracking
Kitchen Display System
Real-time order flow to kitchen stations. Improved ticket times and better coordination.
- Real-time orders at every station
- Color-coded ticket timers
- Course and seat management
- Bump, recall, and remake flow
- Expeditor all-day view
- Ticket time analytics
QR-Code Ordering
Customers order directly from their phones, sending orders straight to the kitchen. No additional hardware needed.
- Scan, browse, and order from any phone
- Orders fire straight to the kitchen
- Pay at the table with no waiting
- No app download required
- Custom QR codes per table
- Faster turns during peak hours
Staff & Scheduling
Schedule shifts, track hours, and manage permissions all in one place.
- Shift scheduling with templates
- Time clock with break tracking
- Role-based permissions
- Labor cost forecasting
- Employee performance metrics
- Tip pooling and distribution
Payment Processing
Accept all payment types with competitive rates. Built-in tipping and splitting.
- All major credit cards accepted
- Contactless and mobile payments
- Gift card program support
- Suggested tip amounts
- Check splitting and transfers
- Integrated receipt printing/email
Reporting & Analytics
Actionable insights to help you make smarter business decisions.
- Real-time sales dashboards
- Daily, weekly, monthly reports
- Menu mix and item performance
- Labor vs. sales analysis
- Multi-location comparisons
- Custom report builder
Multi-Location Management
Run every location from one dashboard. Each site inherits your brand, menus, and settings while you compare performance across the group.
- Centralized dashboard for all locations
- Shared menus, branding, and settings across sites
- Multi-location sales comparisons
- Per-location staff permissions and roles
- Consolidated reporting across the group
- Add locations as you grow
How We Compare
See why restaurants are switching from legacy POS systems to Tableside.
| Feature | Tableside | Toast | Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent Pricing | — | ||
| Month-to-Month Billing | — | ||
| Restaurant-Specific Features | — | ||
| Flexible Hardware Options | — | ||
| Multi-Location Management | — | ||
| 24/7 Phone Support | Extra cost | — | |
| Modern Cloud Tech | Partial |