simpleERB is cloud-based restaurant reservation and table management software for front-of-house teams. It handles online bookings, guest changes and cancellations, waitlists, and automated email and SMS reminders. Restaurants can set cover and party-size limits, booking windows, and which tables or areas are available to book online. Stripe integration supports card holds, deposits, prepayments, and no-show fees. Guest records can include preferences, dietary needs, and visit history, alongside CRM and reporting features. Bookings can come through a website widget, Google Search and Maps, Facebook, or Instagram; Epos Now can connect bookings to a till. The system supports multiple users across unlimited devices and works on PCs, Macs, Windows POS systems, and iPads. Every plan includes 10 SMS messages; further messages cost £40 per 1,000. A free trial and free-for-life option for training restaurants or catering colleges are listed. Paid monthly plans start with Starter at 21.00 GBP per month for up to 300 covers. The maker describes it as suited to independent restaurants and small groups, including cafés, pubs, hotels, and entertainment venues.
Who it is for
It suits independent restaurants and small groups that need booking, table, guest-record, and payment tools. The maker also names cafés, pubs, hotels, and entertainment venues as users.
What is good
- Accepts bookings through web, search, maps, and social channels.
- Supports waitlists, reminders, guest changes, and cancellations.
- Stripe integration supports deposits and no-show fees.
- Multi-user access across unlimited devices.
- Free-for-life option for training restaurants or catering colleges.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 300 covers per month.
- Plans include only 10 SMS messages before £40 per 1,000.
- Phone and email support hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm GMT.
Verdict
simpleERB combines reservations, table controls, guest records, and payment options for restaurant teams. Check the monthly cover limits, SMS allowance, and payment features included in the plan you choose.
simpleERB plans and pricing
All plansCompared on restaurant reservation software
- Free plan
- No
- Booking channels
- both
- Waitlist management
- Yes
- Deposits or prepayment
- Yes
- Automated reminders
- Yes
- Table management
- Yes
- Included locations
- 1
- Multi-location support
- Yes
