# ChowTime Restaurant Manager

> Restaurant guest management system for reservations, tables, waitlists, and analytics. (iPhone/iPad app by ChowTime, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtime-restaurant-manager/id899007856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ChowTime, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/899007859)
- Category: Business, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtime-restaurant-manager/id899007856/reviews.md

## What is ChowTime Restaurant Manager?

ChowTime Restaurant Guest Manager is a free, multi-device guest management system for high-volume restaurants. The system integrates reservations, table management, a wait list / paging system, customer contacts, guest messaging, and productivity analytics.

ChowTime has a unique architecture that enables it to be "always on", even running on multiple devices, with guaranteed data consistency , at all times, even when your Internet service is down or non-existent.

A setup tutorial walks you through the steps required to set up ChowTime for your restaurant. If you have questions, extensive context-sensitive help is available throughout the app. If you need extra help, email support is always free.

ChowTime is typically installed on a primary iPad that resides permanently at the restaurant's reception desk. You can use the app's client mode on other iPads and iPhones to access the primary iPad throughout your restaurant via Wi-Fi.

ChowTime is organized as a set of integrated tools that use standard iOS interface conventions:

The RESERVATION BOOK allows you to enter reservations, view online reservations received from your restaurant's website or Facebook page, and seat reserved parties as they arrive.

The SEATING MANAGER allows you to manage your restaurant's seating using a drag and drop interface. ChowTime supports bar/counter seating, standard (private) tables, community (shared) tables, pre-combined tables, ad-hoc combinations, and overflow (unassigned) seating areas.

The WAIT LIST MANAGER supports both cloud-based and cellular SMS paging. Customers can specify particular types of seating that they require or will/won't accept (e.g. indoor/outdoor, counter, booth, etc.). In addition, the app can automatically estimate wait times based on seating history.

GUEST MESSAGING provides access to emails received from customers who have replied to automatic confirmations after making online reservations and text messages from customers on the wait list.

The CUSTOMER DATABASE maintains contact information, guest preferences and reservation history in conjunction with iOS Contacts. This feature enables you to leverage the power of third-party apps that interoperate with iOS Contacts.

The DASHBOARD displays cover counts and productivity statistics for the day's shifts, a chronological seating log, and alerts for overdue waits, longer than expected table turns, and late-arriving reservations.

CHOWTIME CLOUD customers can use this app to access their account data.

## Key features

- Reservation management
- Table seating management
- Waitlist and paging system
- Customer contact database
- Guest messaging
- Productivity analytics
- Offline functionality

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtime-restaurant-manager/id899007856/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2019-12-04*

So I love this app, I use it for my restaurant and it’s so easy to manage! Love the app

### 1/5 — The Worst

*2017-05-06*

If the Devil made an app - it would perform as well as this one.

## Frequently asked questions about ChowTime Restaurant Manager

### What are the main features of ChowTime?

ChowTime integrates reservations, table management, a waitlist/paging system, customer contacts, guest messaging, and productivity analytics. It's designed for high-volume restaurants.

### Can ChowTime be used offline?

Yes, ChowTime has a unique architecture that allows it to be 'always on' and function even without an internet connection, ensuring data consistency.

### How does ChowTime handle waitlists?

The Wait List Manager supports cloud-based and cellular SMS paging. Customers can specify seating preferences, and the app can estimate wait times based on history.

### What kind of table management features does ChowTime offer?

ChowTime's Seating Manager uses a drag-and-drop interface to manage various seating types, including standard, community, and combined tables, as well as overflow areas.

### Does ChowTime have ads?

No, ChowTime is a free application and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices can ChowTime be installed on?

ChowTime is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It's typically installed on a primary iPad at the reception desk, with client mode available on other devices via Wi-Fi.

### How often is ChowTime updated?

The latest version, 2.8.2, was released on October 20, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

### What is the user rating for ChowTime?

ChowTime has a high user rating of 4.7 stars based on 3 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.2 — 2021-10-20

• Fixed bug causing cloud synchronization problems.

### 2.8.1 — 2021-10-13

• Higher screen resolution supported on newer devices.
• Reimplemented iOS Contacts interface to eliminate deprecated API calls.
• Added support for separate Inside/Outside reservation slots.

### 2.7.6 — 2020-09-30

• Support for iOS 13.5

### 2.7.5 — 2018-12-18

• Support for iOS 12.1
• Bonjour support allows automatic app server IP address discovery in Client Mode.
• Improved seating chart tab control layout when full section names are used in lieu of single letters.• Workaround for change in pixel dimensions of iPad detail view introduced in iOS 12.
• Prevent entry of unsupported emoji characters and remove such characters from existing records.

### 2.7.4 — 2018-10-06

• Split List Mode enables concurrent use of the seating chart, reservation book and wait list on one screen.
• Section closure now indicated in the upper toolbar of the seating chart.
• Time of last use recorded for floor configurations to allow automatic archival of unused templates in future release.
• Improved error handling during import of seating chart modifications.
• Improved detection and logging of cloud synchronization anomalies.
• Fixed bug that assigned invalid timestamp to first new reservation created (via '+') after restart before an existing reservation record was edited.
• Fixed bug that caused table settings editor to crash under certain conditions.
• Fixed bug that miscalculated recommended minimum party size for newly created pre-combined tables.
• Fixed bug that prevented scrolling of long Training Hints.

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