Tableside review
Specialized restaurant card processing with POS support and $0 per-transaction processing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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.
Tableside pros and cons
- 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
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