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Pay at the Table System for Restaurants

Let guests pay their bill directly at the table from their phone — without waiting for staff.

  • Payments at the table in seconds
    Guests scan, pay, and leave without waiting for the bill.
  • Faster table turnover = more guests served
    Reduce payment delays and free tables more quickly.
  • Better guest experience at the end of the visit
    No waiting, no friction — just fast and convenient payment.
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Benefits

Benefits of pay at the table for restaurants

  • No payment bottlenecks during peak hours
    Multiple tables can pay at the same time without slowing down service.
  • Real-time payment processing and POS sync
    All transactions are instantly recorded and visible in your system.
  • Less manual work for staff
    Your team spends less time handling bills and payments.
  • Higher revenue during peak hours
    Reduce delays and serve more tables when demand is highest.
  • More tips and higher guest satisfaction
    Easy tipping increases gratuity and improves experience.
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Key features

Simplify payments at the table — for guests and staff

  • Split Checks

    Guests can quickly divide the bill by item, seat, or number of people at the table.

  • Tip Options

    Pre-defined percentage options are provided for tips, with the ability to add a custom tip.

  • Online Payments

    Accept card, contactless, Apple Pay, and Google Pay directly at the table.

  • No Extra Hardware Needed

    Guests use their own phones to order and pay — no extra devices required.

  • Reports

    Track payments, tips, and sales performance in real time.

  • More Google Reviews

    After payment, guests can leave a review in one tap — helping you collect more positive Google reviews.

How it works

How does pay at the table work in restaurant

  1. 1.

    Guests scan QR code at the table

    Customers access your digital menu and ordering system instantly at the table.

  2. 2.

    Customers place orders and manage their bill

    Guests can order food and drinks and review their bill at any time during their visit.

  3. 3.

    Guests pay directly at the table

    Payments are completed instantly on the guest's device and synced with your POS system.

  4. Result: Faster service and higher table turnover

    Serve more guests with fewer delays — from ordering to payment, even during peak hours.

Quick start & zero risk

Fast and easy setup — even in one day

  • Test the system risk-free

    Test how pay at the table system works in your restaurant.

  • No long-term contracts

    Use it as long as you want — no commitments.

  • 7-day support

    Get help via chat or email — during and after setup.

Proven Results

Real results in numbers

30%
Faster Table turns
40%
Higher Average tips
25%
Increased Guest satisfaction

UpMenu products

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Everything your restaurant needs

Online Ordering

Online Ordering

Turn leads into paying clients with online ordering system

Mobile App

Mobile App

Your own branded iOS & Android app

Point of Sale

Point of Sale

Manage your restaurant with ease

KDS

KDS

Streamline communication from front to back of house

Delivery Management

Delivery Management

Easily manage your deliveries and drivers

Delivery Dispatcher

Delivery Dispatcher

Offer delivery without your own drivers using third-party services

Order Aggregation

Order Aggregation

Manage all orders from Uber Eats, Wolt and more from a single device

Handheld POS

Handheld POS

Take orders, accept payments, and manage sales from one mobile device

Order Management

Order Management

Manage your restaurant orders with ease

Restaurant Website

Restaurant Website

Build your own restaurant website

QR Menu

QR Menu

Create a QR code menu for self-service ordering right from the table

Loyalty Program

Loyalty Program

Turn one-time clients into regulars with an automated loyalty program

Marketing Tools

Marketing Tools

Boost sales with promotions, coupons, and email/SMS campaigns

Recommended devices & bundles

Choose the setup that fits your restaurant best

Sunmi V3 Mix

Sunmi V3 Mix

All-in-One Set

from 459 € net

A complete sales station for counter. Perfect for full-service restaurants.

Includes: POS terminal with built-in fiscal printer + mobile device for the staff.

Coming soon
Sunmi V3H

Sunmi V3H

All-in-One Set (mobile)

from 309 € net

Portable terminal for fast on-the-go sales. The best choice as a second mobile POS.

Includes: mobile POS with fiscal and receipt printer.

Coming soon
Restaurant POS hardware

Trust our experience

We've been working with restaurants since 2012. Together with restaurant owners, we've built an all-in-one platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry.

We understand how critical speed, service flow, and guest experience are. That's why we built a pay-at-the-table system that lets guests order and pay instantly — helping restaurants reduce wait times, increase table turnover, and generate more revenue during peak hours.

14
Years in the market
47+
Countries
3,200+
Customers
0%
No commissions

Our happy clients

Why restaurateurs choose UpMenu

Sushi Kushi

$1.5M saved on third-party fees with direct online ordering

Sushi Kushi
The Wind-Chill Factory: $386,000 a Year and 52% of Orders from Its Own App

$386K a year, with 52% of orders from its own app

The Wind-Chill Factory
Yami Sushi

€107K revenue from branded mobile app

Yami Sushi
Dedicate Healthy Kitchen

$789K from website & mobile app

Dedicate Healthy Kitchen
Mulberry's Market

$32K revenue from 1,199 online orders in 3 weeks

Mulberry's Market
Lil Ava's Pizza

$1.1M revenue from direct orders

Lil Ava's Pizza
Michelangelo

$863K revenue from direct orders

Michelangelo

What owners say

In their own words
UpMenu helped us simplify ordering, reduce commission costs, and significantly improve our sales.
Julia KaljunenCo-owner, Yami Sushi
UpMenu has completely transformed our operations and customer engagement. The online ordering platform and branded app have driven repeat orders, cut down on third-party fees, and strengthened our brand presence.
George AbrahamOwner, Lil Ava’s Pizza franchise
The streamlined online ordering platform has substantially increased our sales while reducing our reliance on costly third-party platforms. It brought real operational efficiency to managing multiple locations.
Chad WhiteOwner, Dedicate Healthy Kitchen
With UpMenu, we've saved thousands in third-party fees and nearly doubled our online revenue. It shows the power of having the right digital ordering strategy.
Clint SeeleyDirector of Marketing and Development, Michelangelo 301
Online orders now make up 60% of our total sales thanks to UpMenu. It removed the daily headaches of managing orders and lets us focus on running the business.
Andrzej Pelc-GoneraOwner, Sushi Kushi and Ramen Shop
UpMenu is truly plug & play. We moved our entire ordering system in one day and were up and running immediately.
Laura PochopOwner, Mulberry’s Market
UpMenu created both our online ordering system and a mobile app that customers actively download and use. We're excited about the future growth this opens up.
Laura PochopOwner, Mulberry’s Market

Pricing

How much does a pay at the table system cost

Included in a simple monthly subscription

Pay at the Table
from $49/ month
per location
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It's a system that allows guests to order and pay directly at the table using QR codes and mobile devices. Orders and payments are processed automatically, streamlining the entire service flow.

Yes. Guests use their own smartphones — no app download required.

Yes. Orders and payments are automatically synced with your POS, KDS, and other systems.

Yes. Guests don't wait to order or pay, which significantly reduces service time and improves table turnover.

Yes. The system integrates with your existing tools and can be implemented without disrupting your workflow.

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