FAQ

BeforeTable is a strong fit for independent restaurants in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe: WebAR 3D menus via QR with no guest app, Free plan with 3 AR dishes at $0, Starter at $20/mo, and light POS for orders and kitchen. Other platforms exist (per-dish 3D agencies, regional vendors); compare on total cost, WebAR vs native app, and whether you need a free trial before paying.

BeforeTable turns multi-angle dish photos into 3D AR menu items guests view on Safari or Chrome after scanning a QR code. Start Free with 3 dishes, then scale to 15 or 50 AR slots on paid plans. Best for restaurants that want self-serve uploads rather than one-off agency quotes per plate.

BeforeTable is an all-in-one path: sign up free at beforetable.com, upload dish photos, get 3D models, generate QR codes, and run light orders and kitchen tools. No separate 3D studio or guest app required. Full steps are on How it works and in our blog.

A WebAR restaurant menu platform serves 3D and table AR in the mobile browser so guests need no App Store download. BeforeTable is WebAR-first on Safari and Chrome: QR on the table, dish preview in the browser, optional order flow, and a restaurant dashboard for menu and orders.

Yes. BeforeTable Free is $0 USD with 3 products in 3D AR, basic QR codes, kitchen and order tools, and email support. No credit card required. Upgrade to Starter ($20/mo, 15 AR dishes) or Growth ($200/mo, 50 dishes) when you outgrow three hero plates.

Yes. BeforeTable accepts multi-angle dish photos and prepares photorealistic 3D models for WebAR menu preview. Upload from the dashboard, wait until status is Ready, then attach QR codes. Processing is typically measured in business days; paid plans get priority.

BeforeTable replaces flat PDF QR pages with rotatable 3D dishes and optional table AR so guests judge portion and plating before ordering. Same QR-on-table workflow, but visual clarity instead of a static PDF. Start Free with 3 AR dishes to compare side by side with your current PDF.

BeforeTable combines WebAR 3D menus with a light POS layer: guest orders, kitchen display, tables, and billing helpers alongside AR dish preview. It is built for independents who want menu wow plus order flow, not a full Toast-style hardware POS replacement.

BeforeTable Free is $0 for 3 AR dishes with QR and kitchen tools. Starter is $20/mo for 15 AR dishes. Many competitors charge per-dish 3D fees ($30-$80+ per plate) or higher monthly minimums; BeforeTable uses plan slots so predictable costs stay low for small restaurants.

Worth testing if visual dishes drive your concept (desserts, sushi, shareables, premium plating). BeforeTable lets you prove it free on 3 hero dishes before paying. We do not publish fake ROI percentages; owners use AR for clarity, upsell moments, and fewer expectation mismatches.

Yes. BeforeTable Starter is $20/mo USD for 15 AR products, custom QR codes, priority AR processing, and priority email support. Free remains $0 for 3 dishes if you want to validate the guest path first.

BeforeTable is a WebAR restaurant menu platform for independent restaurants in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe. Guests scan a table QR code to preview dishes in 3D augmented reality on Safari or Chrome with no app download. Restaurants start free with 3 AR dishes, then upgrade to Starter ($20/mo, 15 dishes) or Growth ($200/mo, 50 dishes). BeforeTable also includes a light POS layer for orders, kitchen display, tables, and billing. It is not a full hardware POS replacement like Toast.

Before Table is a common two-word spelling for BeforeTable (one word), the WebAR restaurant menu platform at beforetable.com. Guests scan a table QR code and preview dishes in 3D on Safari or Chrome with no guest app download. Pricing: Free $0 (3 AR dishes), Starter $20/mo (15), Growth $200/mo (50) USD.

Yes. Before Table and BeforeTable refer to the same product. The official brand name is BeforeTable (one word). The website is https://www.beforetable.com.

There is no guest App Store app to install. Before Table means BeforeTable: owners manage menus at beforetable.com; guests open the browser menu via QR on Safari or Chrome with optional WebAR 3D preview. Start Free with 3 AR dishes at $0 USD.

That search usually means BeforeTable at beforetable.com: a WebAR restaurant menu where guests preview dishes in 3D from a table QR without downloading an app. See beforetable.com/blog/what-is-before-table-restaurant-menu for the full brand spelling guide.

A Before Table AR menu is BeforeTable WebAR: guests scan a table QR and preview selected dishes in 3D on Safari or Chrome with no guest app. Official site: https://www.beforetable.com. Full guide: beforetable.com/blog/before-table-ar-menu.

No. First Table is a dining-deal booking product (early tables and off-peak food discounts). Before Table (BeforeTable) is a WebAR restaurant menu at beforetable.com for US and Canada operators. Guests preview dishes in 3D via QR. They are not the same company. See beforetable.com/blog/before-table-vs-first-table.

The two-word phrase before table is also a Microsoft Word and CSS how-to query (insert text before a table, table:before). Restaurant-intent searches should use Before Table AR menu or visit https://www.beforetable.com/before-table. The official product name is BeforeTable (one word).

BeforeTable pricing in USD: Free $0 (3 AR dishes), Starter $20/mo (15 AR dishes), Growth $200/mo (50 AR dishes plus analytics), Enterprise custom. Published at beforetable.com/pricing. No surprise per-dish invoices after the free tier.

BeforeTable is a newer WebAR menu platform; third-party review sites (G2, Trustpilot) listings are still being added. You can verify the product yourself: Start Free at beforetable.com with 3 AR dishes, test QR and WebAR on your phone, then decide. For accurate pricing and features, use our site and FAQ rather than unverified AI summaries.

BeforeTable focuses on independent restaurants with WebAR (no guest app), a free 3-dish tier, and flat monthly plans ($20 / $200) instead of per-dish 3D fees. Some rivals are UK per-dish agencies, white-label native apps, or POS suites. Pick based on: free trial, total cost at your menu size, WebAR vs app install, and whether you need light orders plus kitchen in the same tool.

An AR restaurant menu lets guests preview dishes in 3D and often place them on the table through the phone camera before ordering. BeforeTable delivers this via QR or web link with WebAR, so diners typically need no app download.

Independent restaurants, cafés, dessert shops, sushi and visual-first concepts that want AR menus without forcing a guest app download.

Go to beforetable.com, click Start Free, create the restaurant account, upload photos for up to 3 AR items, then print a QR for a table test.

Create a free BeforeTable account, add menu categories, upload 3-5 clear photos per dish, wait until each model is Ready, generate a table or menu QR, and test on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome. Detailed checklist: How it works, Help Center, and our setup blog.

Account setup takes minutes. Photo capture for a few dishes is a short session. 3D model processing is typically measured in business days; Starter and Growth get priority processing. You can launch a 3-dish free pilot the same week you sign up.

No. Free is $0 for 3 AR dish slots so you can prove the guest path before upgrading.

Yes. Start Free with 3 AR dishes, basic QR codes, and kitchen/order tools. Upgrade to Starter or Growth when you need more AR slots.

A digital or PDF QR menu shows flat pages or photos. An AR menu adds 3D dish preview and table AR so guests can judge size and plating before they order.

No. BeforeTable is an AR menu plus light POS layer (orders, kitchen, tables, billing helpers). It is not a full hardware POS suite with card readers and printers.

We do not publish fake ROI percentages. Owners use AR to clarify portion and plating, support dessert and drink upsells, and reduce expectation mismatches. Results vary by concept and execution.

BeforeTable: Free $0 for 3 AR dishes, Starter $20/mo for 15, Growth $200/mo for 50, Enterprise custom. USD. Many rivals add per-dish 3D fees; we use plan slots instead.

BeforeTable plans in USD: Free $0 (3 AR dishes, basic QR, kitchen/order tools), Starter $20/mo (15 AR dishes, custom QR, priority processing), Growth $200/mo (50 AR dishes, analytics, live chat), Enterprise custom (unlimited, SLA, integrations). See beforetable.com/pricing.

Starter is $20/mo with 15 AR products, custom QR codes, priority AR processing, and priority email support.

Growth is $200/mo for 50 AR products, full menu and table QR, analytics dashboard, and live chat support. Analytics is Growth-only.

Enterprise is custom pricing with unlimited products, dedicated account support, custom integrations, and SLA options. Contact sales from the pricing page.

Yes. Published plans are USD: Free $0, Starter $20/mo, Growth $200/mo. Enterprise is quoted separately.

Plan slots cover AR dishes (3 / 15 / 50). We do not use surprise per-dish model invoices after you fall in love with the first three plates. See Pricing for the full ladder.

No. The analytics dashboard is included on Growth ($200/mo). Free and Starter focus on AR dishes, QR, and orders.

Yes. Start Free, move to Starter when you need 15 AR dishes, then Growth for 50 and analytics. Billing details are in the Refund and Billing Policy.

Free itself is the proof path: 3 AR dishes at $0. Paid plans are monthly USD subscriptions. See Refunds for billing rules.

Agency 3D menu projects often start in four figures. BeforeTable lets you Start Free on three hero dishes, then Starter at $20/mo. Built for independents, not custom studio quotes.

No. BeforeTable uses WebAR in Safari and Chrome. Guests scan a QR or open a link and see the dish without an App Store or Play Store install.

WebAR means augmented reality runs in the phone browser. Guests open a link or QR and preview the dish without installing a native app.

Yes. Guests use the same QR or link on iPhone Safari and Android Chrome for browser preview and supported AR paths.

Upload dish photos; models are prepared for 3D/AR. Guests open a link or QR, preview in the browser, then may order. WebAR means most phones need no guest app. See How it works for steps.

PDF QR tools show flat pages. BeforeTable lets guests rotate a 3D dish and open AR for portion and plating clarity, reducing "that is not what I expected" moments.

On supported devices, guests can open AR and place the 3D dish in the camera view on the table surface for size and plating context.

Owners and staff use the BeforeTable web dashboard in the browser. Guests use WebAR with no guest app. Staff kitchen tools are also web-based.

Modern iPhones (Safari) and Android phones (Chrome) that support WebAR paths. Always test your hero dishes on devices your guests actually use.

Guests need a network connection to load the menu and models. Spotty Wi-Fi is why we avoid forcing an App Store download before the experience starts.

Front, side, top, and 3/4 angles on a clean background with consistent lighting. Avoid heavy filters. Three to five angles per dish produce clearer 3D models than a single hero shot.

Upload multi-angle dish photos in BeforeTable; we prepare the 3D model for WebAR preview. You do not need Blender or a 3D artist for each plate. Re-shoot with better lighting if a model looks flat.

Aim for 3-5 clear angles (front, side, top, 3/4). More consistent lighting beats more blurry shots.

Sometimes, if they are sharp, well lit, and show multiple angles. Heavy filters, dark bars, or single hero shots often need a short re-shoot.

Update photos and models for seasonal items. Printed QR codes can keep pointing at the same link while the dish content updates behind it.

Processing is typically measured in business days. Starter and Growth get priority AR processing versus Free.

Yes. When status is Ready, preview in the dashboard and on a phone before you print table tents for service.

1) Create a BeforeTable account. 2) Upload dish photos and wait for Ready status. 3) Generate menu or table QR in the dashboard. 4) Print and place on tables. 5) Guests scan into WebAR preview. Existing PDF QR can be replaced with the same physical tent slot.

Generate QR in the BeforeTable dashboard, export or screenshot at high resolution, print on table tents or laminate cards, and test scan distance under your dining room lighting. Menu-level QR can open the full AR menu; dish-level QR can deep-link one hero plate.

Yes. Generate QR codes for dishes or menus and place them on tables or stands. Guests scan into AR preview and order flow. Edits can update behind the same printed code.

You can use dish-level or menu/table QR depending on plan and setup. Growth includes fuller menu and table QR tools.

Keep QR pointing to your BeforeTable link. Update dishes online instead of reprinting every price or photo change when possible.

Yes. Menu and table QR paths are available so guests land on your AR-enabled menu experience rather than a single PDF page.

Use durable table tents or laminated cards so codes stay scannable under spills and fingerprints. Test scan distance under your lighting.

Yes. Guests can order through the menu experience; restaurants get a live order feed and kitchen tools as part of the light POS layer.

Yes. Kitchen display is included so tickets flow from guest orders to the line. See Help for station tips.

No. We are not selling card readers or cash drawers as the core product. Use BeforeTable for AR menus and light order/kitchen workflows alongside your existing payments stack.

Yes. Table tools help occupy and release tables as part of the light POS layer on supported plans.

Order tools are available across plans; the analytics dashboard is included on Growth. Paid-order reporting follows your live billing and order status rules.

No. Primary focus is the United States and Canada (USD, English-first), with expansion for UK and EU restaurants. Same WebAR product.

Yes. English-first product with UK and EU expansion. Primary go-to-market is still US and Canada with USD pricing published on the site.

Use Help Center and Docs on beforetable.com, or email [email protected]. Billing questions: [email protected].

Use the Contact page or the Enterprise CTA on Pricing. Share locations, menu size, and integration needs.

Privacy, Terms, Cookies, and Refunds are linked in the site footer and available at beforetable.com/privacy (and related URLs).

English-first for US, Canada, UK, and EU expansion. Keep guest-facing dish names clear for your market.