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How to use the Open Table plugin

Let users book restaurant reservations directly inside your app using OpenTable’s real-time booking system.

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This plugin embeds OpenTable’s reservation experience into your app so users can search for restaurants, view availability, and confirm bookings without leaving your app. All reservations sync instantly with the restaurant’s OpenTable account, making it ideal for restaurant apps, hospitality groups, tourism guides, and local business directories.


Requirements

  • This is a Boost plugin, available on specific plans only.

  • An active OpenTable reservation page URL


How to use the Open Table plugin

  1. Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation

  2. Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace

    • Search for Open Table, then click Add Plugin

    • Name your plugin and choose whether to add it to the side menu, then click Add again

  3. Stay in the Content tab

    • Paste your OpenTable URL into the field

    • Click Validate to confirm the link is recognized

    • Note: The booking interface will not render in the emulator but will display correctly on real mobile devices

  4. Click the Design tab

    • Choose layout options for how the OpenTable page appears within your app

    • Adjust colors, text, and background to match your branding

  5. Click the Security tab

    • Turn on Require Login if you want to restrict access to logged-in users

    • (Optional) Add tag-based access rules

  6. Click the Tagging tab

    • Enter a tag name to automatically apply when users open this feature

    • Click Add Tag

  7. Click the Purchase tab

    • Check Require Purchase to restrict access behind a paywall

    • Choose your product type (Single Purchase or Subscription)

    • Upload an image, enter purchase text, and customize success/failure messages

  8. Click the Analytics tab to view feature performance

    • Track opens, user activity, and device usage over time


Pro tips

  • OpenTable embeds do not display in the Buildfire emulator—test on a real phone for accurate behavior

  • Use this plugin on home screens or restaurant detail pages to reduce booking friction

  • If you manage multiple restaurants, create one Open Table plugin instance per location

  • Add deep links from menu pages, location pages, or featured tiles to boost reservation conversions

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