AI Receptionist for Restaurants
When a guest calls on Friday afternoon to book a table for their anniversary dinner, or a corporate client needs to reserve your private dining room, they expect an immediate response. The restaurant that answers keeps the reservation. Patrick answers on the first ring, 24 hours a day — confirms availability, takes the reservation, and handles special requests before the guest books somewhere else.
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Don't take our word for it. Talk to Patrick.
Call the demo line, talk in your browser, or open a chat. Patrick answers immediately, takes a real reservation, handles special requests, and confirms the booking — the same experience your guests get on a busy Friday evening.
Dial from any phone. Try booking a table for a special occasion — watch what he does next.
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The real problem
The guest who hits a busy signal books a table next door.
During dinner service, every unanswered call is a reservation your competitor takes. Guests calling to book on Friday afternoon, planning a corporate dinner on a Tuesday morning, or asking about your private dining room on a Sunday evening — they all expect an immediate answer. The restaurant that responds books the table, the event, and often a loyal returning guest. Every unanswered call is a reservation your competitor is confirming right now.
The platform
AI answering service for restaurants
Every feature was designed around the specific demands of restaurant reservation intake: table availability, party size and dietary needs, private event booking, and handoff to your reservation system.
24/7 Reservation Answering
Answers every call on the first ring — Friday evening reservations, Sunday brunch bookings, last-minute table requests. No reservation opportunity is ever missed.
Table Reservation Management
Books tables in real time based on party size, dining preference, and availability — without double-booking or confusion.
Dietary & Allergy Capture
Collects dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests on every reservation — so your kitchen team is prepared before the guest arrives.
Special Occasion Handling
Notes anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, and proposals in the reservation — so your team can prepare the right experience.
Private Dining & Event Intake
Captures inquiries for private dining rooms, corporate dinners, and large group events — collecting party size, date, budget, and menu preferences before routing to your events team.
Catering Inquiry Capture
Handles off-site catering inquiries with the right questions — event type, guest count, location, and date — so your catering coordinator has full context.
Missed-Call Text-Back
Sends an automatic text within seconds of a missed call — re-engaging the guest before they book at another restaurant.
Web Chat & WhatsApp
Runs the same reservation flow on your website and WhatsApp — so guests who prefer to type get the same fast response as those who call.
Pre-Arrival Reminders
Sends automated reminder texts before every reservation — reducing no-shows and last-minute cancellations without your staff making calls.
Existing Reservation Management
Handles modification and cancellation requests from existing reservations — updating your system and offering alternative times when needed.
Reservation System Handoff
Pushes reservations directly into OpenTable, Resy, or your existing system — no double-entry, no manual updates. (Plus plan)
Takeout & Delivery Intake
Handles takeout order inquiries and delivery questions — collecting the order, estimated pickup time, and contact details for your kitchen.
Also included: referral source tracking, call recordings and transcripts, VIP guest recognition, group event waitlist management, and a live dashboard showing every reservation, dietary note, and upcoming event.
How it works
Best Virtual AI Receptionist for Restaurants
Guest Captured
Patrick answers on the first ring, even during your busiest dinner service. He identifies the booking type — a table reservation, a private event, or a catering inquiry — and responds with the right tone and intake flow.
Reservation Scoped
He confirms party size, preferred date and time, dietary restrictions, and any special occasion details — so your team has everything they need before the guests arrive.
Table Reserved
He books the table in your reservation system and sends the guest an immediate confirmation text — with the date, time, party size, and your restaurant's address. A reminder goes out automatically before the dinner.
System Updated
The full reservation — party size, dietary notes, special occasion, and contact info — is pushed into OpenTable or Resy. Your host greets the guests ready to deliver a perfect experience.
Patrick stops where your hospitality begins. He fills the table and prepares your team. Your reservation system runs the seating.
Every dining experience
One AI. Every type of restaurant booking.
Patrick uses a different intake flow for each booking type — because a standard reservation needs table and time, a private dining inquiry needs event details and menu preferences, and a catering call needs a full scope of the event. He knows the difference.
Books tables for any party size, collecting preferred time, seating preference, dietary needs, and special occasion details before confirming.
Handles inquiries for your private dining space — collecting party size, date, event type, budget range, and menu preferences before routing to your events team.
Captures off-site catering requests with the right questions — event type, guest count, location, and date — so your catering coordinator has full context.
Collects allergy and dietary restriction information on every reservation — so your kitchen team is briefed and your guest feels welcomed.
Manages large group reservations and corporate dinner inquiries — confirming the head count, preferred dining time, and any AV or décor requirements.
Handles takeout order inquiries and estimated pickup times — collecting the order details and contact info for your kitchen during busy service hours.
Pricing
AI receptionist cost for restaurants
One flat monthly price. No per-minute billing, no long contracts, cancel anytime. Every plan starts with a 7-day pilot on your real phone line — you pay $0 until day 8.
Most restaurants start here
Core
For a single-location restaurant
Founding price, locked for 12 months. Returns to $499 when the founding window closes.
Your complete restaurant AI receptionist. Answers calls 24/7, takes reservations, handles dietary requests, books special events, sends confirmations and reminders, and keeps your dining room full.
Start my 7-day pilot- 24/7 answering on your real number*
- Table reservation booking
- Dietary & allergy capture on every booking
- Special occasion and VIP notes
- Automated confirmation and reminder texts
- Cancellation and rescheduling handling
- Missed-call text-back within seconds
- Web chat + WhatsApp intake
- Full call transcript and guest notes
- Live reservation dashboard
For larger operations
Plus
For restaurant groups or high-volume venues
Priced to your location count and call volume
Everything in Core — plus direct integration with OpenTable or Resy, multiple locations, custom intake per booking type, and a dedicated account manager.
Talk to us- Everything in Core, plus:
- Push to OpenTable or Resy
- Multiple locations & phone lines
- Custom intake scripts per booking type
- API access + custom integrations
- Dedicated account manager
*Unlimited within fair use — a single-location restaurant never reaches the threshold, and we never bill overages without telling you first.
How the 7-day pilot works
Book a 15-min call
We set Patrick up live on the call. You hear him take a reservation in real time.
We go live in 48 hours
Your number, your dining times, your dietary questions — our team configures everything.
Watch for 7 days
Every call, reservation, dietary note, and special request appears on your dashboard.
Decide on day 8
Keep going or cancel with one email. You pay nothing until you decide to stay.
Patrick vs. an in-house restaurant host
See Patrick handle your reservations.
On a free 15-minute call, we configure Patrick live with your number, your dining times, and your reservation questions. You watch him take a reservation in real time — then you decide.
Prefer to talk?(647) 800-9345- 7-day pilot, $0 until day 8
- Live in 48 hours
- OpenTable & Resy ready
FAQ
FAQs
Can Patrick take reservations during peak dinner service?
Yes — that's exactly when it shines. Patrick answers every call immediately during dinner service, so your front-of-house team can focus on guests already in the restaurant.
How does Patrick handle dietary restrictions and allergies?
Patrick asks about dietary restrictions and allergies on every reservation call, notes them in the booking, and passes them to your kitchen team before the guests arrive.
Can Patrick handle private dining and event inquiries?
Yes. Patrick collects party size, date, event type, budget, and menu preferences for private dining and event inquiries — then routes the lead to your events coordinator for follow-up.
How does Patrick manage last-minute availability?
Patrick checks your real-time availability and books within those constraints. If the requested time is unavailable, it offers the next available slot and asks if that works for the guest.
Does Patrick integrate with OpenTable or Resy?
Yes, on the Plus plan. Patrick pushes confirmed reservations — with dietary notes, party size, and special occasion details — directly into OpenTable or Resy. Additional integrations are available on your demo call.
Can Patrick handle multiple restaurant locations?
Yes, on the Plus plan. Each location gets its own configuration, and calls are routed to the right restaurant based on the guest's inquiry.
What happens when a guest calls to cancel or reschedule?
Patrick handles the cancellation, offers alternative times immediately, and updates your reservation system. Vacated slots can be offered to guests on a waiting list.
Can Patrick handle takeout and delivery calls?
Yes. Patrick collects the order, preferred pickup time, and contact details during service hours — reducing the burden on your kitchen staff during the dinner rush.
Is guest data confidential?
All intake data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Every call is logged. Access is role-controlled. You can export or delete any record on request.
How long does setup take?
About 48 hours from the demo call. Our team configures your dining times, reservation rules, dietary questions, and reservation system integration. You don't configure anything yourself.
Ready when you are
Ready to break up
with missed calls?
Patrick answers every restaurant call 24/7, takes reservations, handles dietary requests, books private events, and keeps your dining room full — while your team focuses on the guests already at the table.
7-day pilot · Live in 48 hours · Keep your number · Cancel anytime