When it comes to the modern dining experience, some would argue that there has been a shift away from technology (think restaurants that offer discounts for not using your smartphone) but what we're seeing with these tech-focused dining innovations is that the modern diner craves smart integration. Aside from just being confined to the dining room of restaurants, we're seeing consumers incorporating smart devices like interactive dining room tables and the like into their personal spaces.
As mentioned above regarding smartphone use, we're even seeing some dining experiences force diners back onto their devices by eliminating menus or others that offer specials strictly on a tablet. Looking to disconnect? These tech-focused dining experiences are likely not going to be up your alley.
18 Tech-Focused Dining Experiences
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Self-Serve Wine Bars
This Machine at Park 112 Automatically Serves Wine to Patrons
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Touchscreen Tabletop Menus
Order Food Conveniently From Your Seat with Draqie Interactive Table
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Quality Eatery Sound Systems
Oliveto Restaurant Installs Meyer Sound's Concert Hall-Grade Audio
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Interactive Restaurant Menus
Global Mundo Tapas's MenuPad Adds Technology to Your Night Out
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Dining Smart Devices
The Owl Enables Establishments to Offer Better Restaurant Customer Service
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Time-Efficient Restaurant Apps
The Kind Chef App is Revolutionizing Restaurant Ordering
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Color-Changing Decor
Light Energy Studio Remote Controlled LED Furniture
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Touchscreen Cafe Tabletops
The Moneual Touch Table PC is Set to Debut at CES 2013
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Curated Food Apps
The Hotsauce App Spices Up Your Dining Experience
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Waiterless Automated Restaurants
This Tokyo Restaurant Combines Technology with Food
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Multi-Sensory Dining Experiences
Dining at the Hi-Tech Sublimotion Restaurant Costs a Hefty $2,000
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Beacon-Optimized Chocolate Shops
Laima Chocolate Shop Introduces Low Energy Beacons
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Flying Restaurant Servers
These Robotic Drones Deliver Customers Their Orders in Lieu of Servers
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Hi-Tech Dining Tables
The Ebony Interactive Restaurant Has Impressive Tabletop Tablet Surfaces
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Tablet Dining Companions
De Santos Restaurant is the First to Use an iPad Ordering System
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Serving Robot Restaurants
The Robot Restaurant in China is Almost Entirely Run by Mechanical Men
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User-Controlled Glass Surfaces
Gauzy's Liquid Crystal Controllers Resemble an LCD Screen
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Restaurant Reservations Apps
Resy Lets You Pay for Premium Tables and Lets Diners Cut the Line
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Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts
This Apple iPhone Fold Concept by Michal Dufka is Chic
Folding Multifunctional Desks
The 'Ignite Desk' by Subi Hahn Separates Work from Personal Life
Outdoor Kitchen Table Collections
The Danver Cosmopolitan Table Collection Has Six Models
Experience-Focused Workplace Furniture Showroooms
Allsteel's Experience Center Breaks the Mold
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
High-Tech Gas Grills
Weber Launched its 2022 GENESIS Grill Lineup with Smart Features
Stacked Wood Dining Tables
The Plane Dining Table by Jame McLellan is Minimalist and Engaging
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
All-in-One Smart Multi-Cookers
Gourmate Makes Mealtime Easy, Pleasurable, and Efficient
Luxe Futuristic Induction Cooktops
The Wolf Induction Cooktop Boasts Precise Temperature Control
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Modular Working Desks
The Tabs Desk by Pelin ÖZbalcı Streamlines Organization & Productivity
Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets
This Sideboard Dining Table Opens to Reveal Storage and More
Elegant Restaurant Interiors
Studio KO Celebrates Moroccan Culture in Sahbi Sahbi Interior Project
Transforming Robot Restaurants
Transformers: The Ark Provides Immersive Dining Experiences
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Smart Cutting Boards
VersaWare is Introducing a Next-Gen Kitchen Tool at CES 2023
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Folding Scandinavian Table Designs
The MENU Space Jäger Lounge Table Emulates an Archival Piece
AI-Generated Cocktail Menus
The Evening Standard's New Cocktail Menu Leverages Generative AI Tools
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Interactive Kiosk Content
Red Dot Digital Media Debuts Outdoor Kiosks to Enhance Guest Experience
Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables
The D12 Dining Table by Michael Samoriz Has an Artistic Form
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Denny's New Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet is Part of Its AR Menu
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs
YOD Group Designs the New Terra Restaurant Space
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Multifunctional Countertop Dishwashers
The Blitzhome WiFi Connected Dishwasher Has Five Programs
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
AI-Powered Foodservice Tools
Datassential’s Menucast Predicts the Future of Food & Flavor
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
All-in-One Self-Serve Kiosks
Touch Dynamic's 'Edge Ultra Kiosk' is Perfect for Restaurant Chains
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Luxury Experience Clubs
Taste Club Treats Members to Unforgettable Dining & Travel Experiences
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants
Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
AI-Generated Dining Experiences
Luminary by Rafi was An Immersive Pop-Up Restaurant Powered by AI
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
Technology Disconnection Side Tables
The Conceptual 'Unhook' Table Has a Safe for Devices
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Wi-Fi-Enabled Grilling Products
Current Backyard Introduces Two New Models of Its Grills in 2024
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Automated Smart Dishwashers
Hisense Announced its New DIshwasher is Nominated for a CES 2024 Award
Flexible Liberating Kitchen Appliances
Neff Launches a New Neff Collection of Home Appliances
Smart-Enabled Electric Grills
The Current Model G Dual-Zone Electric Grill Leaves Gas in the Past
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves
This Samsung Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range is Advanced
Floating Component Dining Chairs
The Floating Top Chair Highlights an Illusory Design
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Luxe Fast Food Meals
Shake Shack's The Truffle Table Takes Cues from Fine Dining
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Upgradeable Easy-to-Use Appliances
These LG Minimalist Appliances Offer an Effortless Experience
Self-Service Beer Taprooms
This Interactive Taproom Invites Guests to Peruse & Pour Their Own Beer
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Intimate Warm Interior Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Intimate Casavant Restaurant
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants
The Annex Social is a Hidden Gem of the Neighborhood
Automated Functioning QSRs
A Robotic McDonald's May be Slowly in the Works with New Location
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Digital CPG Catalogues
Haven's Kitchen Uses QR Codes to Advertise its Product Portfolio
Buildable Dinner Boxes
DIG's Dinner in a Box is Affordably Priced and Serves Four
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Expansive Smart Display Refrigerators
The Samsung Family Hub Plus Has a 32-Inch Display
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Elevated Aperitivo Sets
Material Introduces New Aperitivo Set to Elevate Your Dinner Party
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants
Space Perspective, SpaceVIP, and Rasmus Munk Join on an Experience
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Fine Dining Meal Deliveries
The 'Entrée' Meal Kit Delivery Service Offers Michelin Star Dishes
Couple-Friendly Restaurant Promotions
The TGI Fridays Fridays Feast Menu Has Three Tiers
Smart Hub Tablets
The Google Pixel Tablet Doubles as a Smart Display When Not in Use
Transformative Cocktail Menus
The Metamorphosis Menu Explores Fermentation, Oxidation & More
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Premium Seating Platforms
'Tablz' Works with Restaurants to Sell Premium Seating During Peak Hours
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Effortless Glass Dining Tables
Pininfarina Designs the Minimal Orbital Dining Table at Home
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Light-Focused Warm Diner Designs
Studio Plenty was Tapped to Design the Light Years Diner
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants
VSHD Design Creates a New Look for the Origami Restaurant
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Overlooked Wine Bottle Experiences
Bocca Di Lupo Introduces 'An a to Z Di Vini Divini'
Curated Alcohol-free Wine Lists
Six Ivy Collection Restaurants Offer a Low-to-No Alcohol Wine List
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters
The Toasty One by Tineco Boasts Futuristic Features
Technologically-Advanced Grills
Chili's Announced its Plans to Make the 'Kitchen of the Future'
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
Melting Pot's Ultimate 5-Course Experience Activates Five Senses
Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Flaming Fare Dining Experiences
This Flaming Grill Dining Experience Requires Protective Gear