Apply for API access through the OpenTable developer portal at dev.opentable.com; access requires approval and execution of a partner agreement
Authenticate using the credentials provided after approval; OpenTable's API uses token-based authentication
To check availability, query the availability endpoint with restaurant ID, party size, date, and time range; the response lists available time slots
Create a reservation by POSTing to the reservations endpoint with the selected slot, guest name, email, and party size; capture the returned reservation ID
Modify or cancel a reservation using the reservation ID via PATCH or DELETE on the reservations endpoint; ensure guests are notified of changes
Known gotchas
OpenTable API access is subject to partner review and is not self-service; plan for a multi-week approval process before starting integration development
Real-time slot availability changes rapidly during peak dining hours; always re-confirm availability immediately before presenting a slot to a guest
OpenTable enforces rate limits on availability queries; aggressive polling for real-time slot updates can exhaust your quota — use webhooks where available for availability changes
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