Open Seat

Tables at real restaurants · For adults

Good food brings people together

Open Seat is a table at a real restaurant, with people who said what they're there for.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android

Group · 4 seats2 open

Thursday ramen

When
Thu · 7:30 PM
Where
Capitol Hill, Seattle
For
Friends
Bill
Split evenly
Example table

How it works

Three steps to a full table

  1. Find a table

    Browse open tables near you, or host one at a restaurant you already like.

  2. Ask for a seat

    Say hi in your request. The host picks who joins, and the table chat opens once you're in.

  3. Meet for the meal

    Tap "I'm here" when you arrive. Afterwards, rate the restaurant. Ratings of people stay private.

Say what it's for

Everyone knows before anyone shows up

Every table says what it's for, and whether it's a group or a 1-on-1. Nobody finds out at the table.

  • Friends
  • Networking
  • Open to dating

Safety

Checks that mean something

  • Every table is at a public restaurant.
  • Badges say exactly what was checked: a phone, a photo, or an ID. Never that someone is "safe".
  • 1-on-1 and dating plans need a photo check first.
  • Share your plan with someone you trust, and check in during the meal.
  • Report or block anyone, any time. Reports are reviewed.
  • No-shows are recorded, so people who flake get fewer seats.