First Table vs EatClub: how to pick your discount dining app
First Table offers up to 50% off at set times; EatClub lets restaurants set daily deals up to 50%.
Two platforms now compete to fill restaurant tables with cheaper diners. First Table has run since 2014, booking slots up to two weeks ahead at fixed 50% discounts.
EatClub, launched last month, works more like reverse Uber: each day restaurants choose their own discount (usually 35%, up to 50%) for specific dining windows. First Table excludes drinks and often has special conditions on some menu items.
EatClub discounts apply to the whole bill, including drinks. First Table charges customers a fee (up to $15) per booking; EatClub takes 2.9% of the total.
Cancellation rules differ too: EatClub allows free cancellation up to the start of your window, while First Table kills the deal if you're more than 15 minutes late.
- 2014
- First Table since
- Last month
- EatClub launched
- 35%
- Common EatClub discount
- Up to $15
- First Table booking fee
Why it mattersIf you eat out regularly, picking the right app can save hundreds a year, but each has different rules and limits.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but similar discount platforms may eventually launch here, signalling how diners' appetite for deals is reshaping the restaurant industry.
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