Reservation platform integration
Your existing booking or waitlist system embedded directly into the site’s design, not left as an unstyled widget.
Reservation website integration that puts booking one tap from the homepage
Reservation website integration works when the "book a table" button sits one tap from wherever a guest lands, not buried three menu levels deep. We connect your existing reservation or waitlist platform directly into the site, or help you pick one if you don't have one yet, so the path from wanting to eat here to a confirmed booking stays short.
What it costs
- Plans$117 a month
- Build fee$647, after launch
- Live in7 days
- Revisions5 a month
- Domain and hostingIncluded
Who reservation website integration is for
Restaurants that take bookings through a reservation or waitlist platform but hide it behind a link, a phone number, or a "call us" note on the contact page.
Signs you need it
- The booking button opens a slow third-party page in a new tab.
- The host stand phone rings all night with booking requests.
- Walk-in guests cannot join the waitlist without calling.
- Large party and private dining requests arrive with no date or headcount.
Where the booking button actually lives
A reservation link only works if people can find it without hunting, so we place it in the site's header on every page, repeat it after the homepage's photos and menu teaser, and add it again near the location and hours block where a guest is already deciding whether tonight works. On mobile, that button is sized and positioned for a thumb, and it stays visible without a guest needing to scroll back up after they've made a decision.
Connecting to the platform you already use
If you already run a reservation or waitlist platform, whether that's a widget, an embedded booking calendar or a simple link-out, we integrate it directly into the site's design so it feels native rather than like an unstyled box dropped into an otherwise designed page. If you don't have a platform yet, we help you think through what fits your covers and your booking volume, then build a clean request form that lands straight in your inbox until you're ready to add a dedicated system.
- Existing reservation or waitlist platforms embedded to match your site design
- A clean request form as a starting point if you do not run a platform yet
- Booking access sized and placed for a thumb on mobile, not just a desktop mouse
Handling walk-ins and waitlists, not just reservations
Plenty of neighborhood spots run mostly on walk-ins with a waitlist app for busy nights rather than formal reservations, and the site should reflect that reality instead of forcing a "book now" button that does not match how the restaurant actually operates. We match the call to action to how you actually seat guests, whether that is joining a waitlist, reserving a table, or simply clear hours and a phone number for spots that do not take bookings at all.
Keeping hours and availability from contradicting the platform
One of the fastest ways to lose a guest's trust is a website that says you're open when the reservation widget says there's no availability until next week, or hours that don't match what the booking platform shows. We check that the site's stated hours, holiday closures and the reservation platform's calendar tell the same story, and we flag any mismatch we spot during build so you can correct it before it costs you a table.
Want to see reservation website integration on a real build?
A 30-minute walk-through of a site for your kind of room. Plans from $117 a month, live in 7 days, the $647 build fee invoiced only after you approve the launch.
What you get
Persistent booking call to action
A "book a table" path repeated in the header and through the homepage, sized for a thumb on mobile.
A fallback request form
A clean booking request form as a starting point if you do not yet run a dedicated reservation platform.
Hours and availability cross-checked
We check that stated hours match your reservation platform’s calendar during build.
CTA matched to how you actually seat guests
Whether that is reservations, a waitlist or walk-ins only, the call to action reflects reality.
Ongoing adjustments included
Changing platforms or adjusting the booking flow counts toward your five included monthly revisions.
The plan features behind it
The parts of each plan that do the work on this page, what they solve, what you do, and which plan carries them.
Bookings and guests
Reservation and waitlist integration
Your booking and waitlist tools live on the page, not buried behind a link.
- Solves
- If booking a table takes a phone call during service, most people pick the place with a button.
- You do
- Tell us which reservation or waitlist tool you use.
- Included on The Table
- Included on The Full House
- Included on Standing Room Only
Events and private dining page system
A dedicated page for buyouts, parties and private dining, with a real inquiry form.
- Solves
- Party inquiries arrive as one vague line and need three emails before you can quote.
- You do
- Tell us capacity, minimums and who answers event inquiries.
- Included on The Table
- Included on The Full House
- Included on Standing Room Only
AI Engine
AI receptionist for calls
Answers the phone when the team cannot, with your real hours, menu and policies, and books or takes details.
- Solves
- During service nobody can reach the phone, and every unanswered call is a table that goes somewhere else.
- You do
- Review the answers and the hand-off rules before launch.
- Not on The Table
- Included on The Full House
- Included on Standing Room Only
AI text-message replies, with A2P 10DLC registration filed for you
Guests text a question and get an answer from your real details; we file the carrier registration texting needs.
- Solves
- Guests text rather than call, and a text that waits a day is a party that booked somewhere else.
- You do
- Approve the replies and keep consent and opt-out records for your own texting.
- Not on The Table
- Included on The Full House
- Included on Standing Room Only
What is not included
Saying what we do not do makes the rest easier to trust.
- The reservation or waitlist platform subscription itself; you keep your own account.
- Taking bookings on your behalf; the platform and your team manage them.
- Deposit or no-show policies; we publish yours as you set them.
Timeline and what drives the price
- Live in 7 days on The Table, 10 on The Full House, 15 on Standing Room Only, from your onboarding call.
- The plan you pick sets the price: The Table $117/ month, The Full House $247/ month + usage, Standing Room Only $597/ month.
- One $647 build fee, invoiced after launch and your approval. No separate charge for this service.
- The only variable costs: AI usage on The Full House and above, at provider cost, and extra revisions past 5 a month at $20 each.
How reservation website integration runs, step by step
No mystery between paying and opening the doors. Here is every step, who does it, and how long it takes.
- Day 0
1. Pick a plan and pay the first month
The monthly fee starts the plan. The $647 build fee is not charged now.
Your part: Choose a plan.
- Same day
2. Fill in the onboarding form
Menu, hours, locations, photos, brand and where inquiries should land. About 15 minutes; send what you have and the rest later.
Your part: About 15 minutes.
- Within days
3. One onboarding call
We fill any gaps, agree the pages and lock the launch date. The build clock starts here.
Your part: One call.
- 7 to 15 days
4. We build and load everything
Live in 7 days on The Table, 10 on The Full House while the AI Engine learns your details, 15 on Standing Room Only. Real menu, real photos, reservations wired in.
Your part: Nothing, unless we ask.
- Launch
5. You review, approve and we go live
You see the finished site first. The $647 build fee is invoiced only after it is live and you are happy with it.
Your part: Approve.
- Every month
6. We keep it current
5 revisions a month, each within 2 to 5 working days, weekly articles, your map listing kept in step, speed checked after every change.
Your part: Send changes from your client portal.
The policy pages that come with your site
Every plan ships with the pages a US restaurant website is expected to carry. They are written to help you meet common requirements; they are not legal advice, and EateryWebStudio is not a law firm. Alcohol, age and health claims are only ever published as you confirm them.
Privacy policy
Written for how your site actually collects data: reservation forms, event inquiries, chat and text messages, and the tools they connect to.
Cookie policy and consent that really works
A consent banner that gates analytics and marketing scripts until a guest says yes, not a banner that blocks nothing.
Terms of use
Plain terms for your website, including how online reservations, deposits and cancellations are described.
Accessibility statement and a WCAG-minded build
Readable contrast, keyboard access, alt text and real text menus, built with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WCAG 2.1 AA in mind, plus a page telling guests how to report a problem.
Menu allergen and dietary notes
A clear note on the menu page that dishes and ingredients can change and guests with allergies should speak to your team. The facts on your menu are always yours to confirm.
Text-message consent wording
Forms that sign guests up for texts carry consent and opt-out wording written with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in mind, alongside the A2P 10DLC registration we file on plans with AI texting.
What protects you on reservation website integration
Guarantees with the conditions visible. Neither guarantee is a refund: the remedy is the corrective work, and neither covers changes made by you or third parties, content published against our advice, or ranking outside your area and services.
90+ PageSpeed, guaranteed
On mobile and desktop for every page we build and host. If a page drops below it because of our work, fixing it is on us, not a paid revision.
Ranking locally within 3 to 5 months
We guarantee your site starts ranking for local searches in your area within 3 to 5 months of launch. If it has not, we keep doing the search work at no extra charge until it does.
Build fee only after you approve
The $647 build fee is invoiced after the site is live and you are happy with it. You never pay for a build you have not seen.
Nothing held hostage
Your domain is registered in your name. If you leave, we transfer it free and send an export of your content and articles within 14 days.
Cancel with plain notice
Email us at least 2 business days before your next invoice, during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday to Friday). You can cancel at any time.
All sales are final, except a duplicate or incorrect charge from our billing, which we correct if you tell us within 30 days. Full wording: terms and refund policy.
What owners say about reservation website integration
We expected a prettier website; what we actually use every day is the new form. It collects occasion, guest count and preferred evening up front, so the back-and-forth we used to do by reply has largely gone. It has quietly removed the slowest step in our intake.
Juliet Wentworth, Front of house managerFamily-owned French-style bistro, Ann Arbor, MIInquiry form and response workflow for bistro private dining The 'did you receive it?' calls about bistro private dining were a daily occurrence here. The new confirmation states what happens next and how to amend anything that needs changing. Duplicate submissions have dropped away almost completely.
Monica Richfield, Private events coordinatorSeafood-leaning bistro, Plano, TXSubmission acknowledgment and follow-up for bistro private dining Our old bistro private dining routine was a shared inbox and crossed fingers. Every inquiry arrives with an owner, a status, and the context attached. The website and our way of working finally match.
Colin Cavendish, OwnerCountry inn bistro, Columbia, SCInquiry assignment and staff handover for bistro private dining
Case studies: reservation website integration
Real projects, told from the starting point to what changed, in the words of the people who run the floor.
Questions about reservation website integration
Can you integrate the reservation system we already use?
Yes, we embed most reservation and waitlist platforms directly into the site so the booking widget matches your design instead of sitting as an unstyled box, and this integration is included in the build, not billed as a separate add-on.
What if we don't use a reservation platform yet?
We build a clean booking request form as a starting point, which lands directly in your inbox, and can help you think through which platform fits your covers when you're ready to add one, then swap it in as one of your included monthly revisions.
Will the booking button be easy to find on mobile?
Yes, it is placed in the header and repeated through the homepage, sized and positioned for a thumb rather than a mouse, since most guests are deciding on their phone.
Does reservation integration cost extra?
No, it is part of the site build under your plan, starting at $117 a month with a $647 one-time build fee invoiced after launch. Swapping platforms later counts toward your five included monthly revisions.
What if our site's hours don't match our reservation platform?
We check for that mismatch during build, since a guest who sees conflicting hours or availability between your site and your booking platform tends to give up rather than call to ask, and we will flag anything we find so you can fix it before launch.
Which reservation platforms do you work with?
Whatever you already use, as long as it offers a booking link or embeddable widget. If you have not picked one yet, we can start with a clean request form that lands in your inbox or CRM.
Can the AI take bookings over the phone?
On The Full House and Standing Room Only, the AI receptionist can answer booking questions and take booking or inquiry details when the team cannot pick up, then hand off to your platform or your team.
What happens if we switch reservation platforms?
Updating the integration is one revision, not a rebuild.
Comparing this with another option?
Fair comparisons written for restaurants, including when the other option is the better fit.
- vs GoHighLevel funnelsFunnels are great for one campaign; a restaurant needs a permanent home for the menu, hours and bookings. Use both.
- vs WixWix is a fine do-it-yourself start; we win once your time is worth more than the savings.
- vs hiring a freelancerA good freelancer builds a good site once; we build it and keep running it every month.
See it built for your business
A live walk-through of the site you would get, in about 30 minutes. Plans from $117 a month, the $647 build fee invoiced only after launch, domain and hosting included.
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