OpenTable blocks allow visitors to make restaurant reservations or join waitlists directly on your website. Here's how to set them up effectively:

Prerequisites:

• Active OpenTable Restaurant ID
• SSL-enabled domain
• Restaurant located in supported countries (Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, UK, or US)

Supported Languages:

• English
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Spanish

Adding an OpenTable Block:

1. Edit your page and click "Add a block"
2. Select "OpenTable"
3. Enter your OpenTable restaurant ID
4. Choose your location domain
5. Select preferred language
6. Customize design options

Customization Options:

• Hide/show title
• Remove icons from drop-down menus
• Toggle OpenTable logo visibility
• Adjust fonts through Site Styles panel
• Modify colors using the Color theme editor

Best Practices:

• Add only one OpenTable block per page
• Place on homepage, footer, or dedicated reservation page
• For multiple restaurants, create separate pages for each location
• Use Code block for multi-restaurant booking options

Styling Tips:

• Heading fonts affect block title appearance
• Background color automatically adjusts text contrast
• Block title follows Heading 3 font size
• Title color matches paragraph (Medium) settings

Troubleshooting:

• If block doesn't display while logged in, view in private browsing mode
• Ensure SSL certificate is valid for mobile functionality
• For unsupported countries, use Button block or hyperlink to OpenTable page

The block will display either a "Find a Table" button for reservations or "Join Waitlist" button depending on your restaurant's setup.

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