Installation
- Download the yeemenu.zip file.
- Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New.
- Upload the plugin ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Activate the plugin.
- A new page named “Menu” will be automatically created containing the
[yeemenu]shortcode.
Restaurant Menu for WooCommerce enables you to automatically add linked products to the cart, synchronize stock and quantities, manage pricing, and control flexible display positions within your store.
Setup and Configuration
Settings are located at: WooCommerce > Settings > Restaurant Menu
The interface has four main sections:
- General: Settings for search, top-selling, and layout defaults.
- Display: Manage the main brand color and global category/product visibility.
- Stores & Service Types: Configure delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and branch locations.
- Restaurant Timings: Set up daily opening hours and pre-order slots.
- Table Reservations: Manage table booking schedules, guest capacity limits, and real-time availability for dine-in customers.
- Admin Notifications: Configure automated alerts via Email or Push for new orders, system status updates, and daily sales reports.
Menu Layouts
Restaurant offers three distinct structures to match your theme. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Restaurant Menu > General to change the Layout:
- Sidebar Right (Default): The classic POS/App look. Products on the left, sticky cart on the right.
- Sidebar Left: Flipped orientation. Category navigation moves above the cart on the left.
- Full Width (Top): Disables the sticky sidebar cart entirely. Ideal if your theme already features a prominent sticky cart widget.
Service Types & Locations
Enable different ways for customers to receive their orders.
- Delivery: Standard WooCommerce shipping functionality applies.
- Takeaway & Dine-In: If enabled, you can add multiple Store Branches. The user will be required to select their preferred branch before adding items to the cart.
- Guest Count: Included automatically when Dine-In is selected.
Timings & Pre-order
Control exactly when your kitchen accepts orders.
- Multiple Daily Slots: Set intervals like 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-22:00 for the same day.
- Mark as Closed: Instantly shut down accepting orders for a specific day of the week.
- Pre-Ordering: Allow customers to schedule orders up to 7 days in advance if you are currently closed.
Shortcodes – Display
The primary way to display the menu is via the [yeemenu] shortcode.
| Attribute | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
category | [yeemenu category="id"] | Overrides global settings to only display the specified category slug. |
limit | [yeemenu limit="20"] | Loads 20 products per category before requiring pagination. Default is 10. |
layout | [yeemenu layout="full"] | Overrides the global layout for a specific page (left, right, full). |
columns | [yeemenu columns="3"] | Sets the number of product columns to display per row (e.g., 2, 3, 4). |
enable_search | [yeemenu enable_search="yes"] | Toggles the live search bar visibility at the top of the menu (yes/no). |
show_timings | [yeemenu show_timings="no"] | Shows or hides the restaurant’s daily opening hours on the menu page. |
Table Reservations
The Restaurant Menu Table Reservation system allows customers to book a table directly from your website. It integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce orders, providing a familiar interface for both store owners and customers.
Setup & Shortcode
To display the reservation form on any page or post, use the following shortcode:
[yeemenu_reservation]
How to implement:
- Create a new page (e.g., “Book a Table”).
- Paste the [yeemenu_reservation] shortcode into the content editor.
- Publish the page.
Reservation Statuses
Introduces two specific order statuses to distinguish table bookings from regular product orders:
- Reservation (Pending): The initial state when a customer submits a booking request. Admin approval is required.
- Confirmed Booking: The state after an administrator approves the reservation.
Administrators can manually change these statuses within the standard WooCommerce > Orders screen.
Email Notifications
Keep everyone informed with automated emails. Configuration for these emails is located in WooCommerce > Settings > Emails.
1. New Table Reservation (Admin)
Sent to the restaurant manager when a new request is received. You can configure multiple recipients using comma-separated email addresses.
2. Reservation Confirmed (Customer)
Sent to the customer the moment their reservation status is changed to “Confirmed Booking” by the admin.
Auto-Confirmation
If you prefer to accept all bookings automatically without manual approval, you can enable this in the settings:
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Table Reservations.
- Check the option “Automatically confirm reservations”.
- Save changes.
When enabled, all new reservations will jump directly to the Confirmed Booking status and trigger the customer notification immediately.
Admin Notifications
Stay alerted even when you’re away from the dashboard.
- New Order Pulse: A visual notification in the admin panel header.
- Sound Alerts: Play a sound (default or custom URL) when a new order arrives.
- Email Integration: Detailed emails for both Orders and Reservations. Configure these in
WooCommerce > Settings > Emails.
Order Management for Chefs & Owners
Efficiently manage Delivery, Takeaway, and Dine-In orders with a streamlined interface.
eeMenu enhances the default WooCommerce Order list by adding critical restaurant-specific metadata, advanced filtering options, and quick-action buttons designed for busy kitchen operations.
All enhancements are visible directly under WooCommerce > Orders
Chef View
The Chef View is a one-click quick filter designed to help the kitchen focus on what needs to be prepared now.
When activated, the Chef View performs the following actions:
- Filters by Date: Only shows orders for Today.
- Filters by Status: Only shows active orders (Pending, Processing, On-hold, Reservation Confirmed).
- Sorts by Time: Automatically sorts orders chronologically by their Time Slot.
Custom Data Columns
New columns have been added to the orders table to provide instant information at a glance:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Service | Displays the service type: Delivery, Takeaway, or Dine-In. |
| Time Slot | Shows the appointment time and a real-time countdown (e.g., “In 15 mins”, “Now”, “10 mins ago”). |
| Branch | Identifies which restaurant location the order belongs to (Hidden by default). |
| Guests | Shows the number of people (for Dine-In/Reservations) (Hidden by default). |
Quick Actions
Managers and Chefs can update order statuses with a single click in the Actions column:
- Served: Instantly marks the order as Completed and removes it from the active prep list.
- Skip: Marks the order as Cancelled (useful for “No-show” reservations) and removes it from the list.
Advanced Filtering
Filter your orders by multiple criteria to find exactly what you need:
- By Time: Filter for Today, Tomorrow, or pick a Custom Date.
- By Service: View only Delivery, Takeaway, or Dine-In orders.
- By Branch: Focus on orders for a specific restaurant location.