Reserve with Google is the feature that lets a customer book a table straight from the restaurant’s Google listing — on Search and Maps — without opening another site or calling. The “Reserve” button appears next to hours, reviews and directions.
It works by connecting your reservation system (or an enabled partner) to Google: the availability shown is real, and the booking drops straight into your system.
Why it matters
Google is where most people look for a restaurant. Catching a customer there at the exact moment they’re ready to book — instead of forcing them to find your site or call — reduces friction and captures bookings that would otherwise go to a competitor or turn into an uncertain walk-in.
It’s one of the channels a modern reservation system should integrate. Here’s the guide to Reserve with Google.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Reserve with Google?
- A feature that lets guests book a table directly from the restaurant's Google listing (Search and Maps), via a 'Reserve' button connected to your system, without calling or finding the website.
- How do you enable Reserve with Google?
- By connecting your reservation system (or an enabled partner) to Google, so the availability shown is real and bookings drop straight into your system.