Useful Things: Reservations

Easter and Passover are near. For many, that means going out to eat for a fancy brunch, lunch, or dinner. For these busy restaurant holidays, having a reservation is a must. When it comes to snagging a table, I always turn to Open Table.

Open Table is an online restaurant reservation tool that allows you to learn about local restaurants' menus, decor, dress code, atmospheres, and price ranges. When you finally settle on a place to dine, Open Table allows you to book a table for a set time and group. The service is free, instant, and your reservations are confirmed and sent to your e-mail address. Once you sign-up, your account earns rewards points. These points can be redeemed later for gift certificates.

The service allows your to search for restaurants by location, cuisine style, and open reservations. You can also explore the site and look at the highest rated restaurant, new restaurants, and restaurants with availability that night. You can also read the blog, learn about restaurant weeks and private rooms, and see monthly restaurant lists. A mobile version of the site is available for those booking on the go.


Sadly, Open Table is not available everywhere, but hits most of the major U.S. cities.

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