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You pick the company. Butler can make the call.

Check a table, ask about outdoor seating, or request a reservation. Give Butler the details. Let the restaurant decide whether it can make it happen.

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How it works

01

Pick the restaurant

Share the branch, date, local time and party size.

02

Set acceptable alternatives

Specify other times and whether Butler may book or should report back first.

03

Check the confirmation

Verify the date, time, name and any deposit or cancellation conditions.

Give it a useful first job.

An example request to adapt. Nothing runs until you review and submit it.

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What Butler needs from you

  • Restaurant, branch, date, local time, party size and alternatives.
  • Whether to check availability or request a booking.
  • Reservation name and necessary contact details only when booking.

What counts as done

Check explicit confirmation of date, time, party size and reservation name. An availability answer alone is not a reservation.

Where you may need to step in

Some restaurants only use their own booking website. Deposits and confirmation steps may require you.

Product guide reviewed September 30, 2026. Current capabilities · Data and permissions · Credits and access

What to expect from your call

Butler can call a restaurant to ask about table availability and request a reservation within the details you provide. This is useful when you need an answer from the host, have a seating question, or cannot find a suitable slot online. The restaurant decides whether it can accept the booking; Butler cannot guarantee a table or bypass its reservation rules.

Example requests to adapt

Replace the bracketed details with your own. These are example requests, not reports of completed calls.

Find a table before committing

Call [restaurant name and phone number] and ask about a table for four on [date], from 6 to 8 pm local time. Tell me the available times and whether a deposit is required. Do not book yet.

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Request a specific reservation

Call [restaurant name and phone number] and request a table for two on [date] at 7 pm under [name]. You may accept 6:30 or 7:30 pm. If those times are unavailable, report the alternatives before booking.

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Check a detail with the host

Call [restaurant name and phone number] and ask whether they offer outdoor seating for a party of five on [date]. Ask whether it can be reserved or is first come, first served.

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Details to include before Butler calls

  • Include the exact restaurant and location, date, local time, and party size. Supply its phone number when possible.
  • State acceptable alternative times and whether Butler may accept one. For an information-only request, explicitly say not to book.
  • Provide the reservation name and contact number only when you want a booking. Include seating preferences or questions you want the host to answer.
  • If the restaurant requires a deposit, payment, or an online checkout, review those terms and complete the required step yourself. A phone conversation alone may not secure the table.

How to check whether the task is complete

Look for an explicit confirmation from the restaurant, including the date, time, party size, reservation name, and any conditions. Asking about availability, reaching voicemail, or receiving an alternative time is not a confirmed reservation. Review the task update and any available transcript; if the restaurant could not confirm, choose the next step before making plans around the booking.

Frequently asked questions

Can Butler get a sold-out table?

It can ask about availability or alternatives. It cannot bypass booking rules or guarantee a table.

Can it mention dietary needs?

Yes. Tell Butler exactly what to ask. Confirm allergy accommodations directly with the restaurant before relying on them.

Can Butler pay a deposit?

Payment and checkout stay with you. A booking that depends on a deposit is not complete until the restaurant confirms it.

Is a voicemail a reservation?

No. Wait for explicit confirmation from the restaurant.

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