To add an OpenTable reservation system to your website:

1. Basic Requirements

• Have an OpenTable Restaurant ID (Register with OpenTable if needed)
• Ensure SSL is enabled on your domain
• Limited to restaurants in: Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, UK, and US
• Available languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

2. Adding the Block

• Edit your page or footer
• Click "Add Block" and select "OpenTable"
• Click the pencil icon to open block editor
• Enter your OpenTable restaurant ID
• Select your country domain and language
• Save changes

3. Customization Options

• Hide/show title text
• Remove menu icons
• Hide OpenTable logo
• Customize background colors
• Adjust fonts through Site Styles
• Modify heading styles

Important Notes:

• Add only one OpenTable block per page
• For multiple restaurants, create separate pages
• Reservations may incur OpenTable fees
• Block displays "Join Waitlist" for restaurants not taking active reservations
• To preview correctly, view in private browsing mode

Best Practices:

• Place on homepage, footer, or dedicated reservation page
• Use Menu blocks to complement reservation features
• Ensure mobile compatibility
• For unsupported countries, use Button block or OpenTable embed code

Troubleshooting:

• If "Find a Table" button doesn't respond, check SSL certificates
• For display issues, log out or use private browsing
• Contact OpenTable support for fee-related questions

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