Yelp just launched Check for Me, an AI voice agent that calls restaurants on your behalf to ask about wait times and texts you the answer. The platform also integrated OpenTable for in-app bookings and rolled out a $30 monthly tool for small businesses to automate lead qualification.
Perplexity just integrated OpenTable directly into its AI engine, letting users search and book tables across 60,000 restaurants without leaving the chat. You can ask for specific vibes like outdoor seating or vegan menus, and hit "Reserve" in one click. It turns conversational search into a practical errand runner.
OpenTable just launched Concierge, a free AI assistant built directly into its app and website to answer diner questions. Powered by OpenAI and Perplexity APIs alongside data from over 60,000 restaurants, it handles menu tips and dietary concerns, answering roughly 80% of common queries before eventually handling table bookings too.
