People working as ‘Reserved’ signs spotted in S’pore restaurants, onlookers baffled & confused

Did you spot a really strange sight when you were out for a meal recently?

Videos of people working as human “Reserved” signs in various restaurants in Singapore have surfaced on various social media accounts last week.

These people were spotted in different restaurants as if to chope tables, and it reminded me of the times when I was much younger, and my mum instructed me to sit at a table while they went about ordering food.

A video posted on TikTok on Oct. 1 showed several people dressed as “Reserved” signs seated at The Feather Blade along Tanjong Pagar Road.

@sharil.b Was picking up my order when i came across this? #deliveryrider #grabfood ♬ original sound - sharil berlandier

They were doing absolutely nothing except staring blankly into space.

There were other videos of a similar scene at Latteria Mozzarella Bar at Duxton Hill.

Weird much?

Turns out, this was all planned by Grab Dine Out to promote its table reservations feature.

The orchestrated sight naturally drew stares and confusion from passers-by but Grab had a message to send.

You can now chope tables at over 1,500 restaurants islandwide for your preferred timing on Grab Dine Out. This means you don’t need to ask anyone to sit at the tables awkwardly anymore.

The icing on the cake? A fulfilled reservation also earns you 1,000 GrabRewards points, which can get you S$2 off your next Grab ride or GrabFood order.

That’s on top of getting your reservation handled so seamlessly, as well as the total bill discounts you get with Grab Dine Out Deals.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• 1,000 GrabRewards points per completed reservation
• Earn points on up to two reservations per day
• Points get credited within 72 hours of the meal

Try it for yourself

Open the Grab app, click on Chope, and proceed to book your preferred restaurant.

You can sort restaurants based on recommendations, ratings, distance, and discounts.

Plus, you can filter to your preferred cuisine, location, and even price to refine your search further.

Here’s a pro-tip, add your reservation details, such as your party size, date, and time, to make sure you only get the available restaurants that suit your dining needs.

After that, all you’ve got to do is show up, enjoy your meal and let the points roll in.

Booking a table (and earning points) just got way easier.

Thanks to this branded article by Grab, the writer made a reservation through Grab Dine Out already.

Top photo courtesy of Grab.