GrazieChef vs OpenTable
OpenTable is a reservation platform and diner network. GrazieChef runs orders and tables during service and includes online bookings too. Here's what each does.
OpenTable's value is demand: diners find you in the OpenTable app and book, and you manage covers, waitlist and guest notes. It charges a subscription and, on many plans, a fee per diner booked through its network. It doesn't take orders or send them to the kitchen. GrazieChef does exactly that part, and also has its own online booking page, with a no-show deposit and waitlist, all included in the Free plan; what it doesn't have is a diner network that finds you.
| OpenTable | GrazieChef | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Online reservations, diner network, waitlist, guest profiles | Orders, kitchen display, live table map, bill |
| Brings new guests | Yes, through the OpenTable diner app and site | No |
| Takes orders to the kitchen | No | Yes, from the phone at the table to the KDS |
| Pricing model | Monthly plan plus per-cover fees for network bookings on many plans | Free forever with every feature, up to 100 orders every 7 days; Starter €19/month, Pro €39/month, no per-cover fees |
| Reservations | Full online booking system | Online booking page and website widget, no-show deposit, waitlist: included in Free |
| Hardware | Runs on a tablet or computer | None — runs in the browser on the phones and tablets you already own |
If you need new diners from a network, OpenTable does something GrazieChef doesn't. If bookings already come through your own channels (website, Google, Instagram, phone), GrazieChef takes them online for free, with deposits and a waitlist, and runs what happens after guests sit down: orders, kitchen, bill. Many venues use a booking network and GrazieChef side by side.
Competitor details are summarised from their public websites as of September 2026 and may change; check their site for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions
- Can GrazieChef replace OpenTable?
- Yes, if you don't need OpenTable's network: GrazieChef has an online booking page to put on your website, Google and Instagram, with a no-show deposit and waitlist, all included in the Free plan. What it doesn't do is bring you diners from a third-party app.
- Can I use OpenTable and GrazieChef together?
- Yes. They cover different moments: OpenTable before the guest arrives, GrazieChef from the order to the bill.
- What does GrazieChef cost?
- The Free plan is forever and includes every feature, online bookings included, up to 100 orders every 7 days; Starter €19/month and Pro €39/month remove the limit. No per-cover fees.
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