- Having soundly conquered all things eating in, Uber has now set its sights beyond the couch with the unveiling of ‘Dine Out’ at the fifth annual GO-GET in New York City.
- The forthcoming platform feature, scheduled for global launch in Sydney before anywhere else, entails in-person dining deals as well as transport to and from restaurants.
- Uber One members will also soon be enjoying exclusive reservation privileges, thanks to Uber’s recently announced partnership with OpenTable.
This winter, Sydney will serve as Uber’s debut test case for ‘Dine Out’ – a brand new platform feature that allows users to claim in-person dining deals and, of course, book a ride to/from beloved restaurants.
OpenTable has teamed up with the rideshare company to power dining reservations on the app, offering Uber One members exclusive access to the best tables in town. OpenTable members will also be able to spend their points on both Uber and Uber Eats.
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“It’s a thrill and privilege for Australia to be the first market anywhere in the world to test and finesse the new Dine Out product – one we know will benefit restaurants and bring additional convenience and value to Sydney-siders and visitors alike,” said Ed Kitchen, Managing Director of Uber Eats (ANZ).
“I am proud to be able to launch this technology for Australian small business owners in Sydney first, though as a proud Melburnian I’ve assured my friends and family that the plan is to launch in Victoria in the coming months.”
So, precisely which restaurants are onboard for this tasty experiment?
While the complete spectrum of dining partners has yet to be announced – which promises to represent a range of cuisines and price points – Uber have already confirmed iconic Sydney establishments like Fabbrica, Employees Only, Raw Bar, Malabar, Wings & Tins, as well as the one and only Catalina.
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Judy McMahon, proprietor of Catalina Rose Bay, noted: “Winter is always going to be quieter, but maybe this year with Uber’s Dine Out technology it will be different. I anticipate a lot of the clientele using this feature will be new or younger, and that appeals to me.”
Keep an eye out for the Uber Dine Out feature as it rolls out in the coming weeks, Sydneysiders. And as for the rest of the country (and the rest of the world), just remember that patience is a virtue rewarded in spades.
While you’re here, check out some of our Sydney-centric dining content in anticipation of Uber Dine Out:
