# Minitable — Find hot restaurants near you

> App for discovering and reserving tables at busy restaurants, with waitlist features. (iPhone/iPad app by Minitable Tech Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitable/id1626268909 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minitable Tech Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626268911)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 1,195 App Store ratings · 133 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitable/id1626268909/reviews.md

## What is Minitable?

Join the waitlist for the hottest restaurants!

Minitable app is your go-to app for discovering and reserving the best BUSY dining spots near you. Whether you're craving hot pot, sushi, Korean BBQ, or dim sum, Minitable app connects you to high-rated restaurants loved by locals.

Why Minitable app?
• Explore trending spots like Haidilao, Gen Korean BBQ, Sugarfish & more
• AI-powered wait time predictions and smart join suggestions
• Skip the line at busy restaurants
• Auto-join queues when it’s the perfect time
• Stay updated with real-time waitlists and exclusive deals

From New York to LA, our curated selection of Asian restaurants ensures an exceptional dining experience—without the wait.

Download Minitable app and unlock your next unforgettable meal.

Questions or feedback? Contact us at customerservice@minitable.net

Privacy policy: https://www.minitable.net/privacy-policy
Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Discover trending restaurants
- AI-powered wait time predictions
- Smart join suggestions
- Skip the line at busy restaurants
- Auto-join queues
- Real-time waitlist updates
- Exclusive deals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Minipass Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $19.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## What do users think of Minitable?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient waitlist management
- 🔍 Helpful for discovering new restaurants
- 💰 Exclusive deals and discounts
- ⏱️ Saves time and reduces stress
- 📱 Smooth user experience

**Cons**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Forced to download app instead of web access
- 🙅‍♀️ Unnecessary account creation requirements
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 🧱 Cluttered and confusing interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to view waitlist status
- Login and verification issues
- Glitches in search and explore features

**Most requested features**

- Web-based waitlist status check
- Streamlined sign-up process
- Improved location search functionality
- Expanded restaurant options and coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 133)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitable/id1626268909/reviews.md

### 4/5 — good

*2026-06-29, version 3.9.9*

its convenience

### 5/5 — Smart app

*2026-02-14, version 3.9.8*

very accurate I love this app

### 1/5 — 没有中文

*2026-01-10, version 3.9.8*

没有中文

### 1/5 — Sucks

*2025-12-27, version 3.9.8*

An app to make things more complicated than they have to be. Great job creating a new headache.

### 1/5 — Kept charging me despite in-app cancellation

*2025-12-23, version 3.9.8*

I canceled the app subscription in-app, but kept on being charged via Apple subscriptions. I had to cancel the subscription via Apple’s subscriptions page as well. The in-app page would show that my subscription is invalid even though my Apple account was still being charged weekly.

### 2/5 — Cluttered app

*2025-12-06, version 3.9.7*

Would be better if the app was less cluttered and stick to its key function of notifications

### 1/5 — I hope this company fails

*2025-10-01, version 3.9.5*

I just wanted to see the place in line from the web site and they put a giant pop up blocking the screen to get you to download the app every time then try to get you to make a login plus they try to get you to share your location, probably so they can monetize the data by selling it to data brokers at the expense of user privacy

Is this really necessary for an app like this?

I plan to avoid all restaurants that use this app in protest, starting with Sugarfish.

If you’re a restaurant using this platform please consider switching to another company. If you’re a VC or venture debt firm, I hope you see this review and consider not investing, or if you do invest, please cause management to be replaced.

I will return to visiting the restaurants (and booking frequent large parties for my company at those restaurants) if they switch platforms or if minitable changes this practice plus fires the product manager responsible, and promises to give negative references about this PM to future employers

Update: The developer noted in its reply that the place in line can still be seen from the web. However, when you go to the website there is a giant popup covering the screen, requiring you to hit “continue on web” which blocks the information.

If it were to do this on just the first time visiting the site that would be one thing but when you refresh the site to see if your place in line moved (which is a common user behavior), the pop up returns every single time, requiring you to click “continue on web” over and over.

Either have the pop up show only one time, or make the popup smaller so I can still see my place in line without downloading the app or continually exiting out of a popup.

Be honest, don’t give me this ai-crafted corporate fake-polite slop response. This UI was done intentionally to drive user signups at the expense of user experience. Everybody with a brain can see that immediately when they use the service. I’m guessing it’s so Minitable can show a user signup chart that’s up and to the right to investors to trick them - despite likely low engagement per signup (most people likely just sign up to avoid the poor UI of the web version).

### 1/5 — I hope this company fails

*2025-09-28*

I just wanted to see the place in line from the web site and they put a giant pop up blocking the screen to get you to download the app every time then try to get you to make a login plus they try to get you to share your location, probably so they can monetize the data by selling it to data brokers

Is this really necessary for an app like this?

I plan to avoid all restaurants that use this app in protest starting with Sugarfish.

If you’re a restaurant using this platform please consider switching to another company. If you’re a VC or venture debt firm, I hope you see this review and consider not investing, or if you do invest, please cause management to be replaced.

I will return to visiting the restaurants (and booking frequent large parties for my company at those restaurants) if they switch platforms or if minitable changes this practice plus fires the product manager responsible, and promises to give negative references to future employers

**Developer response:** Hi Thom Yorke's Lazy Eye,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry for the frustration caused. We’d like to clarify that you can always view your place in line directly on the web without downloading the app — just choose “Continue on Web” at the bottom of the prompt. The app is optional and only provides extra features like real-time reminders.

We’re committed to making the experience simple and transparent, and your feedback helps us improve.

### 1/5 — Scam advertisers

*2025-09-20*

Terrible app where they try to steal as much data as possible. Worst app!!

### 1/5 — Disgraceful Dark Pattern

*2025-08-16, version 3.9.4*

I signed up for a waitlist at a restaurant and was texted a link to “check status”. In the past, this link took you to a page on the Minitable website, where you could view your place in line.

However, you are now just given a link that leads to their app listing, trying to force you to install their app and sign up for an account. 

This is incredibly misleading and dishonest behaviour. They specifically worsened the user experience in order to push app downloads and signups. Why take away the webpage, instead of just offering both options? Giving 1 star only because I can’t give 0.

## Frequently asked questions about Minitable

### What does the Minitable app do?

Minitable helps you discover and reserve tables at popular, busy restaurants near you. It offers features like AI-powered wait time predictions, smart join suggestions, and the ability to automatically join queues to skip the line.

### What are the key features of Minitable?

Key features include exploring trending dining spots, receiving AI-powered wait time predictions, skipping lines at busy restaurants, auto-joining queues at optimal times, and accessing real-time waitlist updates and exclusive deals.

### Is Minitable free to use?

The app is free to download and use. Based on the provided data, it operates on a 'free with in-app purchases' model, suggesting some features or content may require payment.

### What kind of restaurants can I find on Minitable?

Minitable focuses on connecting you with high-rated, busy restaurants loved by locals, particularly a curated selection of Asian restaurants. Examples include hot pot, sushi, Korean BBQ, and dim sum establishments.

### Where is Minitable available?

The app is available in major cities like New York and Los Angeles, with a focus on providing an exceptional dining experience without the wait.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.9 — 2026-04-21

The Explore page has been completely redesigned!

-New Dark Mode Heatmap: Instantly visualize the city's trending dining spots on a sleek, new map interface.

-Popularity Filters: Find in-demand restaurants quickly using our new heat filters.

-AI Waitlist Assistant: Seamlessly transition from discovering places to securing your table with smart queueing.

-General Updates: Bug fixes and performance improvements to keep your app running smoothly.

### 3.9.8 — 2025-12-17

What's New in This Version

We've redesigned our navigation to help you get seated faster:

Simplified Menu: We reduced the bottom bar from 5 tabs to just 3.

Passes is now "Queue": Track your spot in line instantly.

New Inbox: Find all your notifications in one place.

### 3.9.7 — 2025-11-13

New Promotion Page in Notifications:
You can now view special offers and restaurant deals directly from the notification center!

Improved performance and stability

Minor bug fixes for a smoother dining experience

### 3.9.5 — 2025-09-01

What’s New

Live Activities for waitlist & reservations

See queue position and ETA on the Lock Screen/Dynamic Island

Real-time updates without opening the app

Fewer missed calls; smoother seating flow

### 3.9.4 — 2025-07-14

What’s New
We’re rebranding! The Minipass is now called Minitable app. This update unifies our consumer app and restaurant tools under one brand — Minitable — making it easier to discover great restaurants and manage your visits in one place.e’re rebranding! The Minipass is now called Minitable app. 

We have improved the notification feature to make it more easy to access. 

Bug fix

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## More apps by Minitable Tech Inc

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All apps by Minitable Tech Inc: https://appshunter.io/developer/1626268911

## Related topics

[restaurant tech](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/restaurant-tech)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*