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Restaurant AI · 24/7 Phone Coverage · $297/Month

Your Restaurant Answers Every Call.
Even at 11 PM on a Saturday.

The AI Receptionist for restaurants answers every inbound call 24/7 — taking reservations, handling delivery questions, qualifying catering leads, and booking private events. No voicemail. No missed revenue.

📞 24/7 Phone Coverage
🍽️ Reservation Booking
🎉 Private Events Qualified
🚚 Delivery FAQ Handled
⚡ 48-Hour Deployment
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The Problem

How Many Calls Did Your Restaurant Miss Last Week?

The average restaurant misses 30–40% of inbound calls. Each missed call is a reservation, a catering inquiry, or a private event that went to your competitor.

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The Dinner Rush Blackout

From 6–9 PM, your staff can't answer phones. Reservations go to voicemail. Customers hang up and call the next restaurant on Google Maps.

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The Catering Lead That Disappeared

A corporate client calls about a 200-person event. Nobody picks up. They Google your competitor. That's a $15,000 event gone — because the phone rang at the wrong time.

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After-Hours = Dead Zone

30% of reservation calls come after 9 PM, when tables are done for the night but customers are planning tomorrow's dinner. Nobody's there. Voicemail means lost bookings.

What It Does

Every Call Handled. Every Revenue Opportunity Captured.

The AI Receptionist is configured specifically for restaurant operations.

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Reservation Booking

Checks real-time availability and confirms reservations — integrated with OpenTable, Resy, or your GHL calendar. Party size, date, time, special requests — all captured.

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Private Event Qualification

For catering and private dining inquiries: captures headcount, date, budget, and contact info — then texts the manager immediately. Never lose a high-value lead to a voicemail again.

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Delivery & Takeout FAQ

Answers delivery zone questions, estimated wait times, menu availability, and third-party delivery service info — without tying up your staff.

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Hours, Menu & Directions

Handles the most common inbound calls — hours, location, parking, dietary accommodations — automatically. Your team focuses on service, not phone tag.

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Instant Staff Alerts

Any call the AI can't fully resolve triggers an immediate SMS alert to the manager with the caller's number, name, and inquiry summary. Response time: under 60 seconds.

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Call Analytics Dashboard

See every call logged: time, type, outcome, and caller info. Know exactly how many reservations, catering leads, and delivery inquiries came in each week.

Pricing

$297/Month. No Setup Fee. Cancel Anytime.

Deployed in 48 hours — one 30-minute configuration call is all it takes.

AI Receptionist for Restaurants
$297
/month · no setup fee · cancel anytime
✓ 24/7 inbound call answering
✓ Reservation booking (OpenTable/Resy/GHL)
✓ Private event lead capture + SMS alert
✓ Delivery FAQ + hours + directions
✓ Call analytics dashboard
✓ 48-hour deployment · 1 setup call
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No contract. Cancel with 30 days notice.

Also qualify for FICA Tip Credit recovery — free eligibility check for restaurants, no upfront cost.

Questions

Restaurant AI Receptionist — FAQ

What is an AI Receptionist for restaurants? ▾
An AI Receptionist for restaurants is a 24/7 automated phone agent that answers every inbound call, handles reservations, responds to menu and hours inquiries, manages delivery questions, qualifies catering and private event leads, and routes calls appropriately — without any human involvement.
How much does it cost? ▾
$297/month with no setup fee and no long-term contract. This replaces the cost of a staff member dedicated to handling phones — typically saving restaurants $1,500–$3,000/month in labor while capturing more reservations.
Does the AI take reservations directly? ▾
Yes. The AI Receptionist integrates with your reservation system (OpenTable, Resy, or a GHL calendar) to check availability and confirm bookings in real time during the call. No callback required.
What happens if a caller asks something the AI can't handle? ▾
The AI handles 80–90% of calls fully. For edge cases, it takes the caller's name and number, captures their inquiry summary, and immediately alerts the appropriate staff via SMS — within seconds. No caller goes unattended.
How quickly can it be deployed? ▾
48 hours from your onboarding call. We need 30 minutes with you to capture your menu, hours, reservation policies, and common FAQ responses. After that, your AI Receptionist is live.
Is FICA Tip Credit available for my restaurant? ▾
Yes — completely separate from AI Receptionist. The FICA Tip Credit (IRC §45B) is a federal payroll tax credit worth $10,000–$80,000+ for eligible restaurants. Check your eligibility for free at nextgenwebpro.com/fica-tax-credit.