The Problem
We’ve all been there. That new restaurant everyone’s talking about just opened reservations for next month, and within seconds, every slot is gone. You refresh frantically, check multiple times a day, and still end up empty-handed. The most sought-after restaurants in major cities can book up in literal seconds, making it nearly impossible to secure a table through traditional means.
What if you could automate the entire process?
Introducing the Reservation Bot
I built an automated reservation system that monitors restaurant availability across major booking platforms and instantly grabs reservations the moment they become available. Think of it as having a tireless assistant who checks for tables 24/7 and books them the instant they appear.
What It Does
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The Problem
We’ve all been there. That new restaurant everyone’s talking about just opened reservations for next month, and within seconds, every slot is gone. You refresh frantically, check multiple times a day, and still end up empty-handed. The most sought-after restaurants in major cities can book up in literal seconds, making it nearly impossible to secure a table through traditional means.
What if you could automate the entire process?
Introducing the Reservation Bot
I built an automated reservation system that monitors restaurant availability across major booking platforms and instantly grabs reservations the moment they become available. Think of it as having a tireless assistant who checks for tables 24/7 and books them the instant they appear.
What It Does
The bot handles the entire reservation workflow:
- Multi-Platform Support - Works with both OpenTable and Resy, the two dominant restaurant reservation platforms
- Smart Monitoring - Continuously checks for availability based on your preferences (date, time, party size)
- Instant Booking - Automatically secures reservations when spots open up, faster than any human could
- Account Management - Securely stores your dining platform credentials for seamless bookings
- Reservation Dashboard - View, manage, and cancel all your reservations from a single interface
How It Works
The system is surprisingly straightforward from a user perspective:
- Connect Your Accounts - Add your OpenTable and/or Resy login credentials
- Search for Venues - Browse and select restaurants you want to book
- Set Up Inquiries - Specify your preferences (dates, times, party size)
- Let It Run - The bot monitors availability and books automatically
Behind the scenes, the bot uses scheduled tasks that run continuously, checking for availability and executing reservations the moment a table becomes available.
Technical Architecture
For those interested in the technical details, here’s what powers the system:
Backend Stack
- Go (Golang) with the Fiber web framework for high-performance HTTP handling
- PostgreSQL for reliable data persistence
- Redis for caching and fast lookups
- Automated scheduling via cron jobs for continuous monitoring
Key Features
- Secure authentication with OAuth integration
- Proxy support for account-level IP rotation
- Concurrent processing to handle multiple inquiries simultaneously
- Real-time logging to track booking attempts and successes
The architecture is designed for speed and reliability. When a reservation slot opens up, milliseconds matter. The system can detect and book faster than manual clicking could ever achieve.
Real-World Use Cases
This bot excels in scenarios where:
- New restaurant launches - Be first in line when reservations open
- Last-minute cancellations - Catch tables that become available unexpectedly
- Hard-to-book venues - Secure spots at consistently sold-out restaurants
- Special occasions - Never miss that anniversary dinner reservation
- Flexible schedules - Let the bot find any available slot within your preferred range
A Note on Responsible Use
This tool is designed to help individuals secure reservations for personal dining experiences. It’s important to:
- Only book reservations you actually intend to use
- Cancel promptly if your plans change
- Respect restaurant booking policies
- Use responsibly and ethically
The goal is to level the playing field for regular diners, not to enable scalping or commercial resale of reservations.
The Results
The system has successfully automated thousands of reservation bookings across OpenTable and Resy platforms. What used to require constant manual checking and lightning-fast reflexes now happens automatically in the background.
For popular restaurants that book up instantly, this can mean the difference between never getting a table and dining regularly at your favorite spots.
The combination of real-time monitoring, instant execution, and multi-platform support makes this one of the most comprehensive restaurant reservation automation tools available.
Tech Stack Summary: Go, Fiber, PostgreSQL, Redis, OAuth Platforms Supported: OpenTable, Resy
Built for food enthusiasts who refuse to miss out on their next great dining experience.