DoorDash Launches Going Out: Reservations, Rewards, and Exclusive Offers in One Place

DoorDash launches Going Out, a new feature that brings reservations, in-store rewards, and exclusive offers together in one place. The launch makes dining out more rewarding for consumers and unlocks new opportunities for restaurants to attract diners, fill tables, and build guest relationships. DashPass members can access exclusive tables, extra rewards, and discounted Lyft rides. Restaurants can use new tools to drive traffic and build guest relationships through the DoorDash Reservation Marketplace, Enriched Guest Profiles, and Event Management.

SAN FRANCISCO - DoorDash (DASH) has launched "Going Out," a new feature that combines reservations, in-store rewards, and exclusive offers for consumers, enhancing the in-person dining experience. The feature, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to support the complete dining journey for consumers while providing restaurants with additional channels to attract customers.

The "Going Out" feature allows users to discover local restaurants, book tables, and earn rewards. According to a company press release, the feature is currently available in select U.S. and Australian markets, primarily for DashPass members, though all DoorDash users can access it for a limited time. In-store rewards provide customers with an average value of $9 per order DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

DoorDash has also partnered with SevenRooms to enable users to book restaurant reservations directly through the app in Miami and New York, with plans to expand to additional cities later this year. Reservations will earn users credits toward future DoorDash orders. Restaurants using SevenRooms gain additional capabilities, including reservation management with zero cover fees, enhanced guest profiles, AI-powered phone answering, event management, and integrated marketing tools DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

The new feature represents DoorDash’s expansion beyond delivery services. According to the company, 80% of customers who tried "Going Out" since February 2025 visited a restaurant they had never ordered from before. This expansion strategy has helped drive the company’s impressive 62.44% year-to-date stock performance, though current valuations suggest the stock may be trading above its Fair Value DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

In other recent news, DoorDash announced the launch of its first commercial autonomous delivery robot, named Dot, in partnership with Kroger. This collaboration will integrate nearly 2,700 Kroger stores into DoorDash’s platform starting October 1. DoorDash also introduced DashMart Fulfillment Services, a new business model aimed at enhancing retailers’ delivery capabilities, with CVS Pharmacy and Party City as the initial partners, and Kroger expected to join soon. Additionally, DoorDash and Yelp have formed a partnership to expand restaurant delivery options, allowing Yelp users to order from over 500,000 restaurants via DoorDash’s network DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

DoorDash’s strategic initiatives have contributed to its robust financial health, earning a "GREAT" overall score from analysts. For deeper insights into DoorDash’s business model and growth potential, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

In terms of analyst activity, Mizuho initiated coverage on DoorDash with an Outperform rating and set a price target of $350. The firm praised DoorDash’s strong execution in the on-demand food delivery market. Moreover, Kroger has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to offer nationwide grocery delivery from nearly 2,700 stores DoorDash launches Going Out feature to enhance in-person dining experience^[1].

DoorDash executives view Dot’s development as the next major step in an evolution that has already seen the company expand from a shoestring operation that was making a few restaurant deliveries in Palo Alto, California, 13 years ago. DoorDash has become a ubiquitous service that now operates in more than 30 countries DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries^[2].

DoorDash has also been testing drone delivery for several years in Australia, Texas, and North Carolina. The company is developing a system that will automatically determine the best mode of delivery depending on the order and where it's going. “Our vision is hybrid, human delivery and autonomy working together to expand access to more people,” said Tang, who leads DoorDash's autonomy and robotics division DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries^[2].