Chatbot for Restaurants & Dining
Fill every seat, every night
Mika answers questions about your menu, hours, reservations, and private dining options. When a visitor wants to book a table or plan an event, Mika captures the details and sends you a ready-to-confirm reservation.
The Problem
Sound familiar? These are the leads you are losing right now.
During dinner service, the phone rings and rings. Your host is seating guests and cannot answer. Callers wanting to reserve a table for this weekend hang up and try the restaurant down the street.
Visitors check your website for the menu but have a specific question about allergens or dietary options. Your site does not answer it and the contact form feels like overkill for a quick question. They pick a restaurant that answers faster.
Someone emails about a private dining event for 30 guests. The email sits in your inbox for three days while you handle dinner rushes. By the time you respond, they booked somewhere else.
“When someone is choosing where to eat tonight, the restaurant that answers their question first wins the reservation. If your website cannot respond during dinner rush, you are losing covers every night.”
Why Restaurants & Dining Need a Chatbot
Capture reservations around the clock
Diners plan meals in the evening and on weekends when your staff is busy with service. Mika takes reservation requests anytime, so you never miss a booking because no one could answer the phone.
Answer menu questions instantly
Dietary restrictions, allergens, kids menus, specials. Visitors have questions before they commit to dining with you. Mika provides instant answers and turns browsers into confirmed reservations.
Book private events and catering
Private dining and catering inquiries are high-value leads. Mika collects the event date, guest count, budget, and dietary needs so your events coordinator has everything to send a proposal.
Welcome every guest
Mika responds in English or Spanish automatically, making your restaurant feel welcoming before guests even walk through the door.
Before Mika vs. After Mika
Real scenarios that happen every day on your website.
Without Mika
A group of friends wants to book a table for 10 on Saturday. They call during dinner rush, get put on hold, and hang up. They book at the restaurant that answered on the first ring.
With Mika
Mika takes the reservation request instantly: party size, date, time, and any dietary restrictions. Your host confirms it in the morning.
Without Mika
A visitor with celiac disease checks your website to see if you have gluten-free options. Your menu PDF does not mention allergens. They choose a restaurant with clearer dietary info.
With Mika
Mika answers their gluten-free question immediately, highlights your allergen-friendly dishes, and captures their reservation for Friday night.
Without Mika
A company wants to book your private dining room for a client dinner. They fill out your contact form on Monday. You reply Thursday. They already booked a competitor on Tuesday.
With Mika
Mika collects the event details (date, headcount, budget, menu preferences) and sends you a complete inquiry. You reply with a proposal within hours.
What Visitors Ask
These are real questions Mika handles for restaurants & dining every day.
Real-World Scenarios
A couple plans a Friday date night at 10 PM and asks Mika about the chef's tasting menu. Mika describes the experience and captures their reservation request for two
A corporate assistant is planning a holiday party for 40 people and Mika collects the date, headcount, budget, and dietary restrictions
A Spanish-speaking family asks about kids menu options and Mika responds in Spanish with your family-friendly offerings, then captures their Saturday reservation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Mika handle our changing menu and specials?
Yes. Update your knowledge base from the dashboard whenever your menu changes. Mika will share the latest specials, seasonal dishes, and pricing with every visitor.
Will Mika replace our reservation system?
No. Mika captures reservation requests and sends them to you. You confirm them through your existing system (OpenTable, Resy, or phone). Mika fills the gap when visitors cannot or do not want to call.
Can Mika handle allergen and dietary questions?
Mika shares whatever dietary and allergen information you provide during setup. For anything it does not have info on, it encourages the guest to speak with your staff directly for safety.
How does this chatbot for restaurants handle private event inquiries?
Mika asks about the event date, guest count, budget range, and any special requirements (AV, dietary, cake cutting). You get a complete inquiry that your events team can turn into a proposal immediately.
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From the Blog
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