Tableside

At a glance

• Editor score
  6.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Restaurants seeking specialized card processing support
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • $0 per-transaction processing with dual pricing
  • Free POS hardware, installation, and staff training
  • Supports multi-location accounts and selected restaurant POS systems

• Where it doesn't

  • No online payment coverage is described
  • No tableside payment coverage is described
  • POS compatibility is limited to listed partners

Our verdict on Tableside

Tableside provides payment processing for independent restaurants that want restaurant-specific card support. Its dual-pricing model lets card-paying guests see a slightly higher price while the restaurant pays $0 per transaction. The service combines payment processing with a payment gateway, free POS hardware through MiPOS, on-site installation, staff training, and support for multi-location accounts. It is aimed at operators that want card-present processing connected to a restaurant POS environment rather than a broad omnichannel payments platform.

POS compatibility is a central part of Tableside's offering. Listed integrations include Rpower, Micros, TouchBistro, PAR Brink, Tabit, and KwickPOS, while restaurant operators can also receive help selecting a POS partner. That ecosystem fit may suit restaurants already using one of these systems or those choosing a compatible setup. The combination of hardware, installation, and training gives the service a defined implementation path, while the gateway supports the payment-processing workflow alongside the POS connection.

The pricing structure centers on dual pricing, $0 per-transaction processing, and a low flat monthly fee. Hardware is provided free through MiPOS, and on-site installation and staff training are included in the service description. Tableside is a focused choice for restaurants prioritizing card-present payments, POS compatibility, and multi-location administration. Restaurants that need online payments, tableside payment coverage, or broader payment-channel support should consider a provider with those capabilities instead.

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Tableside pricing

Tableside fact sheet

Tableside integrations

Tableside lists 6 integrations on its own site.

• Rpower
• Micros
• TouchBistro
• PAR Brink
• Tabit
• KwickPOS

Alternatives to Tableside

• PaybyrdA broad restaurant payments platform with clear usage pricing and multi-channel support.9.4
• AdyenA global, API-driven payment stack for complex restaurant payment operations.9.3
• HPHeartland Payments+A broad restaurant payment platform covering service, online ordering and reporting.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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