OpenTable blocks let you add restaurant reservation booking or waitlist signup functionality directly to your website. Here's how to set it up and customize it effectively.

Prerequisites:

• Active OpenTable Restaurant ID
• SSL-enabled domain
• Restaurant located in: Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, UK, or US
• Available languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Adding the OpenTable Block:

1. Edit page/footer/post
2. Click Add Block
3. Select OpenTable
4. Enter your OpenTable Restaurant ID
5. Choose your location domain
6. Select preferred language

Customization Options:

• Hide/show title
• Remove icons from drop-down menus
• Toggle OpenTable logo visibility
• Customize background color
• Adjust heading fonts and colors

Best Practices:

• Use only one block per page
• Place on homepage, footer, or dedicated reservations page
• For multiple locations, create separate pages for each restaurant

Troubleshooting:

• If block isn't displaying, view in incognito mode or while logged out
• For unsupported countries, use a button block linking to your OpenTable page
• Ensure SSL is working if Find A Table button is unresponsive on mobile

Styling Tips:

1. Edit fonts through Site Styles > Fonts > Headings
2. Modify colors via Site Styles > Colors > Theme settings
3. Block title follows Heading 3 formatting
4. Background color can be customized specifically for the OpenTable block

Note: OpenTable fees may apply to bookings made through the block. Contact OpenTable support for fee details.

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