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Is Clover a good POS for full-service restaurants?

Clover can work for full-service restaurants, but it isn't our first pick for this segment (#5 of 5).

What full-service restaurants need from a POS

Full-service restaurants need table and coursing management, a kitchen display or printer routing, tips and tip pooling, and 86ing that syncs everywhere.

  • Table layout, coursing and seat-level ordering
  • Kitchen display or printer routing
  • Tip handling, tip pooling and payroll export
  • Menu changes and 86ing that sync instantly

Where Clover fits

  • A free software tier keeps fixed costs down while you get running.
  • Solid all-round POS for retail, quick-service and services
  • Large app market for add-on functionality
  • Attractive, well-built hardware (Station, Mini, Flex, Go)

Watch-outs

  • Support rate below the field in our testing.
  • Pricing, processing rates and contract length depend entirely on the reseller
  • Some resellers lock devices to their processing ("Clover locking")

Clover pricing at a glance

Software
$0+ per month (reseller-set)
In-person rate
~2.5% + 10¢ (reseller-set)
Commitment
3-year contract

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How Clover compares for full-service restaurants

Among the 5 platforms we review that serve full-service restaurants, Clover ranks #5 for this use case (3.9/5 overall). See the full ranking in our best POS for full-service restaurants guide .

Our top pick for full-service restaurants

4.5 /5
Rated #1 in Customer Support

All-in-one POS with loyalty and gift cards built in, for growing hospitality and retail

Software
$0–$97 per month
In-person rate
2.4%–3%
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Frequently asked questions

Is Clover good for full-service restaurants?

Clover can work for full-service restaurants, but it isn't our first pick for this segment (#5 of 5). A free software tier keeps fixed costs down while you get running. The main watch-out: support rate below the field in our testing.

How much does Clover cost for a full-service restaurant?

Software runs $0+ per month (reseller-set), in-person card processing is ~2.5% + 10¢ (reseller-set), and the commitment is: 3-year contract. Run a real month of your card volume through our processing-fee calculator to get an effective rate.

What is the best alternative to Clover for full-service restaurants?

Biyo POS is the closest alternative we'd shortlist (it scores 4.5/5). Compare them side by side on our Clover vs Biyo POS page.

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Clover for other business types

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Clover for full-service restaurants by city

Same fit, plus local sales tax, surcharging rules and tipping norms.