Your phone rings most during the dinner rush — when nobody can pick up. This template takes reservation requests, explains your menu to guests with allergies, and handles catering inquiries while your team serves tables.
Deploy this template freeMenu, hours, parking
Top questions handled
Allergens & restrictions
Dietary info
Unlimited chats
Handles during rush
< 10 min
Setup time
See how the chatbot handles real conversations in each scenario. Every script is customizable — just add your business details.
Accept reservation requests around the clock, even when the restaurant is closed or busy during service.
Example conversation
Hi! Would you like to make a reservation? 🍽️
Yes, table for 4 this Saturday
Saturday sounds great! What time works best?
7:30 PM
Let me check... Saturday at 7:30 PM for 4 guests.
I'll need:
- Name for the reservation?
David Chen
Phone number to confirm?
555-0134
Got it! I've sent your request to our host team. You'll receive a confirmation text within the hour.
Any dietary requirements or special occasions?
It's my wife's birthday!
Happy birthday to her! 🎂 I'll add a note for a complimentary dessert. See you Saturday!
Answer questions about the menu, ingredients, allergens, and dietary accommodations.
Example conversation
Need help with our menu? I know it inside and out! 😊
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes! Here are our gluten-free dishes:
🥗 Grilled Caesar Salad (GF croutons available)
🐟 Pan-Seared Salmon with roasted vegetables
🥩 Wagyu Burger (served on lettuce wrap)
🍰 Flourless Chocolate Cake
Our kitchen takes cross-contamination seriously. Let your server know about any allergies when you arrive.
Is the salmon dairy-free too?
Yes! The Pan-Seared Salmon is both gluten-free AND dairy-free. It's prepared with olive oil, lemon, and herbs. One of our most popular dishes!
Qualify event and catering inquiries by collecting details upfront.
Example conversation
Planning a private event or catering? I can help! 🎉
I need catering for 50 people
Great! Let me gather some details:
- What's the occasion?
Corporate lunch
And what date are you looking at?
April 15th
Budget range per person?
$35-50
Perfect! I'll have our events manager send you a custom menu proposal. What's your email?
Answer top questions: hours, location, parking, dress code, wait times.
Example conversation
Quick answers to common questions:
Is there parking?
Yes! We have:
🅿️ Valet parking ($15, available Thu-Sun)
🅿️ Street parking (free after 6 PM)
🅿️ Municipal garage on 3rd St (2 min walk, $8 flat rate)
What's the dress code?
Smart casual. Collared shirts preferred but not required. No flip-flops or beachwear, please. 👔
Set up your restaurants chatbot in under 10 minutes. Add your website, customize the tone, and launch.
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The chatbot captures reservation requests (date, time, party size, name, phone) and sends them to your host team. It doesn't directly access your reservation system (OpenTable, Resy, etc.), but it captures the information so your team can confirm quickly.
The chatbot answers from your published menu and allergen information. If you list ingredients and allergen flags on your website or upload a menu document, the AI can accurately answer 'Is the salmon dairy-free?' type questions. Always recommend guests confirm with their server for severe allergies.
Yes. You can set up one chatbot with location-specific information in your knowledge base, or create separate chatbot instances per location. Each Canary tenant represents one chatbot — multi-location restaurants often use one per location.
Absolutely. Unlike phone lines, the chatbot handles unlimited simultaneous conversations. During your busiest Friday dinner rush, it can serve 50 visitors at once while your staff focuses on in-house guests.
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