OpenTable blocks allow you to easily integrate restaurant reservations or waitlist sign-ups directly on your website. Here's everything you need to know about implementing them effectively.

Requirements:

• Valid OpenTable Restaurant ID
• SSL-enabled domain
• Located in supported countries (Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, UK, or US)

Supported Languages:

• English
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish

How to Add an OpenTable Block:

1. Click Add Block while editing a page
2. Select OpenTable from the menu
3. Enter your Restaurant ID in the Content tab
4. Choose your location domain
5. Select your preferred language
6. Customize design options
7. Save changes

Customization Options:

• Hide/show title
• Remove icons from drop-down menus
• Toggle OpenTable logo visibility
• Adjust font styles through Site Styles
• Modify background colors
• Customize heading styles

Best Practices:

• Add only one OpenTable block per page
• Place on homepage, footer, or dedicated reservations page
• For multiple restaurants, create separate pages for each location
• Test display while logged out or in incognito mode

Styling Tips:

• Font changes: Edit through Site Styles > Fonts > Headings
• Color adjustments: Modify via Site Styles > Colors
• Background color: Use OpenTable Background Color tweak
• Text contrast: Automatically adjusts based on background

Note: Reservations through OpenTable blocks may incur OpenTable fees. Contact OpenTable customer service for detailed pricing information.

For restaurants outside supported countries, consider using:

• Button block linking to OpenTable page
• Text link to reservation page
• OpenTable embed code within a code block

The block will display either a "Find a Table" button for reservations or "Join Waitlist" button for waitlist-only establishments.

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