How it works
Add the party
Walk-in arrives and the dining room is full. Add their name, party size, and phone number to the waitlist in a few taps. Set an estimated wait time based on current turnover.
Notify when ready
When a table opens up, tap to notify the guest. They get an email letting them know their table is ready. No shouting across the lobby, no buzzer hardware.
Seat and track
Mark the party as seated, assign a table, and their actual wait time is recorded automatically. Your waitlist queue updates for everyone still waiting.
Everything you need to manage a busy door
No hardware. No tablets bolted to the host stand. Just a clean digital waitlist that runs in your browser.
See every waiting party at a glance with their name, party size, quoted wait, and how long they have actually been waiting. The queue reorders automatically as parties are seated or leave.
Set a quoted wait when the party joins. bavoli tracks actual wait times so you can see how accurate your estimates are over time and adjust for busy shifts.
Notify guests by email when their table is ready. No pager hardware, no app download required. Guests can wait at the bar next door or take a walk around the block.
The waitlist runs in your browser -- phone, tablet, or laptop. Your host can manage it from the stand, and your manager can check it from the office. No dedicated hardware needed.
Mark parties as no-shows if they leave without being seated. Over time, this data helps you understand walk-in patterns and optimize staffing for your busiest nights.
Waitlist management is included on every bavoli plan, including Free. No add-ons, no per-use fees. If you have a front door, you have a waitlist.
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