Another feature of Dine Out will arrive in early 2026 for Uber One members, and it’s become a coveted one: priority tables, a feature that gives you exclusive access to hard-to-book restaurants.

Ask George: If you attempt to book a table online and there’s no availability at the desired time, do you then advise calling the restaurant?Do restaurants ever hold back tables? Leslie T., St. Louis.

How booking a restaurant table online could leave you prey to fraudsters wanting your bank card details 'We are deeply concerned and advise all customers to remain vigilant' - restaurant.

Tables at Rao's work like season tickets and they're paid for entire years in advance. So, a table for four every Friday at 8pm for a year could set you back up to $25,000.

The tweet by Petersgate Tap read: “We had three tables booked tonight for the England game and no one turned up. Extra staff laid on who expect to be paid. Roll on the 6 Nations…” ...

No-shows are a drain: Tables that sit empty bleed revenue. That makes a big difference to those operating on thin profits in an industry where 10 per cent is typically considered a good margin.