Reservations

Restaurant Software That Integrates with OpenTable

OpenTable is the largest reservation and diner-discovery network. POS and website platforms connect it so bookings and guest data tie back to the check.

Restaurant Software Editorial Team — Integrations Editor

15+ years covering restaurant technology: POS systems, kitchen display, inventory and food-cost, online ordering and delivery, reservations and table management, restaurant accounting, scheduling and payroll for restaurants, bars and cafés

Reviewed by editorial team · Published 2026-06-30 · Last reviewed 2026-07-16 · Methodology

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OpenTable restaurant software integration

Integration depth across 3 vendors

Native

Certified

Marketplace

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OpenTable integration facts #

Category: Reservations / guest discovery
What it syncs: Bookings, covers, guest history
Sync direction: Two-way (bookings ↔ POS/table)
Setup steps: Link the OpenTable account from the vendor's reservations/app settings
Auth: OpenTable account authorization
Plan availability: Core on some plans, add-on on others
Data residency: Cloud (OpenTable-hosted)
Limitations: OpenTable cover fees/subscription separate

Overview #

An OpenTable integration links the booking to the table and the check. Popmenu ships OpenTable menu and guest-data integration as a core feature on every plan; Lightspeed names OpenTable on its restaurant pages for managing reservations and reach; and Epos Now lists OpenTable in its AppStore so reservations surface alongside the POS.

Native integrations (1) #

Built-in, first-class. The platform ships with automated data sync and reconciliation, no marketplace install required.

Popmenu

Native

Restaurant marketing, website, and commission-free online ordering in one platform

OpenTable menu and guest-data integration, core on all Popmenu plans.

Certified integrations (1) #

Vendor is in the OpenTable partner certification program. Tested connector, formal support contract.

Lightspeed Restaurant

Certified

Cloud iPad POS for full-service, bar, and hotel restaurants with deep reporting

OpenTable named on Lightspeed's restaurant pages for reservations.

Marketplace integrations (1) #

Available as an app listing or webhooks-level connector. Functional, but depth varies — confirm which data syncs (sales, menu items, labor), sync direction and supported record types before signing.

Epos Now

Marketplace

Low-cost iPad and tablet restaurant POS with in-house flat-rate card processing

OpenTable listed in the Epos Now AppStore.

How OpenTable integration works #

OpenTable connects to restaurant platforms through one of three technical patterns: (1) native data feed built into the platform; (2) certified partner-marketplace connector installed by admins; or (3) webhook/API integration built via the vendor's REST API and file/data exchange.

The choice of pattern determines the depth of data sync, reconciliation and record mapping available. Native feeds ship in weeks; marketplace connectors deploy in days; API builds require engineering.

Common setup steps

Verify vendor integration depth (native / certified / marketplace)
Install connector from the vendor's integration directory or marketplace
Complete OAuth 2.0 handshake or API key exchange
Map menu items, sales and staff records to the platform schema
Configure reconciliation and sync frequency for each data feed
Test the sync with 5-10 real transactions
Roll out to production in a phased pilot

Top 3 use cases for OpenTable + restaurant software #

✓ Tie OpenTable bookings to table status and the open check
✓ Pull guest history and preferences into the POS or website
✓ Expand reach through OpenTable's diner-discovery network

Limitations to verify before signing #

OpenTable\'s cover fees and subscription are the restaurant\'s to weigh — the integration connects data, not pricing. Depth varies: Popmenu treats it as core on all plans, while others surface it as an app-store add-on.

Frequently asked questions #

From vendor research: Popmenu, Lightspeed and Epos Now name OpenTable.

Where supported, yes — Popmenu calls out menu and guest-data integration specifically.

How we score depth. Native means the integration is built into the platform out of the box, with automated data sync. Certified means the vendor is in the OpenTable partner certification program. Marketplace means an app/marketplace listing or webhooks-level connector. Sources: vendor integration directories, partner-marketplace catalogs and vendor product documentation as of June 2026. If a depth score looks wrong, tell us and we will verify.

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