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Comprehensive guide for restaurants with private dining rooms
Restaurants with private dining rooms can generate additional revenue, but managing these spaces requires planning and a different approach from regular service.
Attract more guests and grow your private dining revenue
Tap into OpenTable’s vast network of social and corporate diners looking to host their next event.
PRIVATE EVENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Attract more guests and grow your private dining revenue
Tap into OpenTable’s vast network of social and corporate diners looking to host their next event.
Reach thousands of local guests and corporate planners—with high-visibility placements on OpenTable’s most visited pages.
Display your space to ready-to-book guests at the moment they search for large party reservations or special occasions.
Show off your space, pricing, and policies upfront to attract guests who know what they want—and are ready to book.
Private dining profile
Get a dedicated page for your private dining photos, menus, policies, and more
Custom inquiry form
Capture more leads by adding a custom form to your restaurant website
Instant Booking Coming soon
Win more sales by offering a fast, frictionless way to book
Leads dashboard
Track leads from all sources in one streamlined view
Events calendar
Easily view availability and lead status at a glance
Private dining profile
Get a dedicated page for your private dining photos, menus, policies, and more
Custom inquiry form
Capture more leads by adding a custom form to your restaurant website
Instant Booking Coming soon
Win more sales by offering a fast, frictionless way to book
Leads dashboard
Track leads from all sources in one streamlined view
Events calendar
Easily view availability and lead status at a glance
Unlock a whole new guest list by reaching a broader audience—beyond your usual followers and email list.
Showcase your space where guests are actively searching for private dining—on OpenTable and Google.
Private dining inquiries more than doubled on OpenTable last year.
With Instant Booking, guests will be able to agree to policies, preview menus, and instantly book large parties and simple events right from your profile.
“We’re booking more private dining events without needing to chase leads, which has translated to increased revenue with less administrative lift. It’s freed up time to focus on planning and delivering standout experiences instead of constantly sourcing new clients.”
Elizabeth Aponte
Senior Sales & Special Event Manager
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House & Delmonico Steakhouse
“Since incorporating OpenTable’s private dining tools, our team has become more efficient in capturing qualified leads from guests who are actively looking to book.”
Nicole Navitsky
Chéri Rooftop | Alexxa’s | Beer Park| Chayo | Cabo Wabo Las Vegas
“We’re booking more private dining events without needing to chase leads, which has translated to increased revenue with less administrative lift. It’s freed up time to focus on planning and delivering standout experiences instead of constantly sourcing new clients.”
Elizabeth Aponte
Senior Sales & Special Event Manager
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House & Delmonico Steakhouse
“Since incorporating OpenTable’s private dining tools, our team has become more efficient in capturing qualified leads from guests who are actively looking to book.”
Nicole Navitsky
Chéri Rooftop | Alexxa’s | Beer Park| Chayo | Cabo Wabo Las Vegas
OpenTable Private Dining helps restaurants grow large party bookings and private events business by marketing their venues and attracting high-intent leads.
Add on Private Dining to any plan for just $99/month, with lead fees waived for 2025. Cancel any time.
Coming soon—restaurants will be able to choose to display an Instant Booking button so guests can review policies upfront and book without any back and forth. This automatic group booking feature offers convenience for diners and streamlines operations for restaurants while giving them a competitive advantage.
OpenTable integrates with over 200 partners, including Tripleseat so you can have all your event information flow into OpenTable in real time.
We help you show up where it matters—whether guests are searching for private dining, large party reservations, or group accommodation. By promoting your space on high-traffic OpenTable pages, your space gets in front of the largest diner network, with no extra effort on your part.
Managing group reservations or large party bookings shouldn’t be a hassle. With OpenTable’s built-in private dining tools, you can manage inquiries, respond faster, and keep all your event details in one place. Less back and forth, more booked events.
Help bring in more guests and tap into new revenue streams by offering private dining on OpenTable. Explore our related blog posts and restaurant stories for insider tips on promoting, and managing your private dining offerings with OpenTable’s private event management software.
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