Great App  
By: Climberdave - Nov 20, 2009
Version: 2.0.1
While in Denver visiting friends we left a show rather late with dim prospects on where to dine for the evening - Open Table to the rescue! While the gang was heming and hawing about where was still serving food, where to go, what to eat... I found a great Mexican place still open, still serving food, made the reservation, had directions, made the anouncment and we all had a wonderful meal.
Can't beat that for a free app. Great job!!

Excellent if restaurants use the system  
By: Spiiike - 29-Nov-2009
Version: 2.0.1
Opentable is a booking system for restaurants. Restaurants have to sign up and use the system for their bookings to appear either on the website or iPhone app. It's quite expensive to use the system because it involves both hardware and software. This is why it is more the high end restaurants that appear - they can afford it and see the advantages of realtime booking on the Internet. A very well made app that works. If you local/favourite restaurant doesn't appear why not tell them?

Excellent iteration of an already-great service  
By: mikey_a - Nov 20, 2008
Version: 1.0
Opentable.com has long been a great tool for booking restaurants. Particularly in large cities with many participating locations, it greatly reduces hassles in making reservations by presenting one's options in an easily viewable and actionable way. Any time day or night, it lets you find what you need when you need it. This iphone version carries over a lot of the normal online experience and adds good new funcionality with the location services of the phone. For the first release version of the app, it sure seems like they put good thougt into making it much, much easier to use and navigate (as opposed to their "mobile" web version, which was feature-poor and hard to maneuver). Way to go!

Love it!  
By: procrastin8er - 29-Jun-2009
Version: 1.1.2
Living in downtown Vancouver, I love the ability to see what restaurant tables are available, starting with the closest in proximity. The other day we did a 'walk-in' to a local restaurant only to be told they had no tables available till 10pm! (It was 8:45). So I stepped outside, clicked the opentable app and saw a 9:00pm table available which I promptly booked, receiving a confirmation in seconds. Imagine the look on the face of the maitre de when I went back into the restaurant and said I had a reservation for 9pm. They checked their computer and sure enough, there I was. We were seated immediately. Technology rules! Love my iPhone! Love this app!

iPhone Version is Stellar  
By: number3s - Sep 6, 2009
Version: 2.0
Have been a user of the PC version for some time - but iPhone enhancements knock it out of the park. The feature to select your current location and specify a number of restaurants within a certain mile radius really narrows down the options beautifully. Not only do you get to see times available, but you can link to a menu (absolutely essential to making a selection) and see diner reviews. Map feature also shows you how to get there. If you want a memory jogger for recalling all the places you've been, or are willing to try something different, this freebie takes the cake. Try it out, you won't be disappointed. And, IT'S FREE.

Finally!  
By: DM Dogcow - Sep 4, 2009
Version: 2.0
This app is NOT Urbanspoon or Yelp! If you want to complain about the lack of participating restaurants then you obviously don't understand this app's purpose. Rate the app, not OT's ability to sign up restaurants in your hometown. It is obviously not as powerful as the regular website, but it's better than OT's mobile web page. The integration of the iPhone's GPS with OT's "find near me" seals the deal. It's not often that I know the name of the neighborhood where I am in a strange city... now it doesn't matter.

Awesome Service, Less-than-awesome App  
By: Xombie11 - Sep 2, 2009
Version: 2.0
I really like the restaurants available; all the ones it lists are in my experience the best of the best in my area. Unlike other restaurant review services, there are lots of reviews to give you an idea of what your experience will be like; and also most of the reviews are well-written and by persons of experience and taste. Ive never heard of OpenTable before, but now that I've had I'll definitely continue using it an reccommending it to my friends. I also like the restaurant menu feature that can be accessed from within the app. My only qualm is that the app itself is unirganized and that the icon is kinda ugly. Get rid of the text on the icon itself! Thanks!

VIP Status w/OpenTable   
By: LITL DVL - Aug 12, 2009
Version: 2.0
I've been using OpenTable since at least 2006 and I've accumulated over 22,000 OpenTable points. The iPhone app for this online reservation service is amazing.  Granted there were hiccups along the way, but OpenTable continues to listen to its customers' feedback -- and incorporates into future app updates. The most recent update includes menu viewing from within the app, 1,000-point reservations, AND the ability to sign up as new user!  OpenTable customer service has been stellar. I've had a few questions over the years, not relating to the iPhone app, and my questions have been answered promptly and professionally.  If you're not already using this app and/or the OpenTable service, I highly recommend that you start now. 

Search crashed fixed with 1.1.3  
By: studio74 - Jul 14, 2009
Version: 1.1.3
This is truly a great app and I was very disappointed when the iPhone 3.0 update caused this app to crash when entering the search field. Well...THIS IS NOW FIXED in the 1.1.3 update as of today, July 13, 2009. I tested the app out and it no longer crashes and allows me to type in the search field for restaurants. Thank you for fixing this! Get this app if you use Open Table to make reservations anywhere.

A Fantastic Time Saver in Austin, TX  
By: Joel McIntosh - Jun 27, 2009
Version: 1.1.2
This little application is a big time saver. I'm using OS 3.0 on an iPhone 3GS, and the app works flawlessly. The UI is very simple and easy to use. In fact, I prefer this app to the OpenTable Web interface. I live in Austin, TX, and the OpenTable network is pretty large here, so most restaurants that take reservations are available. Being able to pickup my iPhone and make a reservation "on the fly" at any time is a great convenience.

I Love This App!  
By: Dturnage - May 10, 2009
Version: 1.1.1
Last year I had to do a LOT of traveling for business and found myself in both metropolitan and small southern towns. As with most people, I can love the southern theme like the best of them, but when it comes to food - you can only handle so much 'Paula Dean'-type choices. When I used this app, I was able to locate places the locals did not know existed, like an upscale Asian restaurant, with a jazz trio, in Cary, NC. Who knew!! This app is a must have when you are on the road, and a really good asset when you are at home, too.

Best app there is.  
By: GSX-R rider - Nov 24, 2009
Version: 2.0.1
I had to give this app 4 stars because you lose credibility when you give all 5. I have nothing to do with making apps or whatever company makes these things. My review is 100% legitimate and sincere. So disclaimer out of the way, it's on to the review. Absolutely perfect and flawless app. I've made reservations many times using OpenTable. Not once has there been a problem. The only limits are the idiots who don't put their restaurants on it. As for those that do, you are assured my continued business. I only wish other apps worked this well and were asnuseful as this one. As for the whiners who gave this app bad reviews- it's a free app. Most complaints are BS. Probably posted by children or retards. If you can't figure out how to use this app you're a MORON.Bottom line---> get this before it costs money.

very useful app, could use some interface improvements  
By: Dr Barry - Oct 13, 2009
Version: 2.0.1
I rate this highly mostly for what it can do. I was not even aware of the OpenTable service, and having it on the iPhone to make online reservations is great. It has a nice clean interface and for its basic function works well. But a few simple interface features would help. Needs a favorites function to save restaurants before deciding to make a reservation so you can go back later. Allow cut and paste text and/or to email some info (eg. location, description, reviews) so you can decide with someone's help. Also, in many/most cases for me, I did not have the map option until I picked a specific restaurant (which is different than looks on app store picts) - it would be nice to be able to see where a group of restaurants are so that one can pick by location. Also a map linke to the google map app (if not built in) would be nice.

Good but could be better  
By: CMRDINER - Sep 17, 2009
Version: 2.0
There are nearby restaurants in DC that use the Open Table reservation service, but that do not come up when I try to access them through the search function. I assume this is because of the limitation of the 100 closest. Maybe I'm missing something, but shouldn't there be a way of searching all Open Table-participating restaurants in a city? I ended up making the reservation through the Open Table link on the restaurant website.

Great Application....but....  
By: Very Hungry - Dec 6, 2008
Version: 1.0.1
Great idea, but it has its limitations. When searching for a restaurant, it will list the 20 which are closest to your current location, but if you are planning on being in an area farther than that later in the evening for dinner, you are out of luck. There is no way of changing your search location unless you are looking for a restaurant in a major city listed in the pull down menu. If you are in fact in a major city, the pin locatons are nearly one on top of another and I could not figure out a way to zoom in on the map in order to spread the pins out and get a better idea of exactly where the restaurants were located. Perhaps just operator error. But overall, a pretty neat application. Hey...its free.

Thanks!  
By: Posh Penguin - Nov 25, 2008
Version: 1.0.1
I love OpenTable and always use the website on my iPhone. Thanks for making this app. It works really well (read story below). Minus one star because I would like to see a "My Favorites" list and a "People who ate at this restaurant also tried..." list. Also would like to see it tied to Google maps. If you don't use this app I highly recommend their website for making reservations. Story: I was in Vegas and a restaurant did not let my girlfriend in bc she had on sandals. I pulled up OpenTable on my iPhone and made reservations to one of Emeril's restaurants. Our table was ready within the 15 minutes it took us to walk over there.

Nice!!!  
By: Mahoganylit - Nov 22, 2008
Version: 1.0.1
I agree that the app is great to have. I love Open Table. However, I also agree that this app would be awesome and earn 5 stars from me if it had the option to search by food type or specific restaurant. Also, since I like to try new places being able to read reviews and make my own would also me helpful. One more thing I just thought of, weblinks to the restaurants menus would be awesome. If that is possible. When out and about that option would be nice. Great app though.

The Best Reservation Service on the Best Platform!  
By: iByron - Nov 18, 2008
Version: 1.0
Version 1.0 - Finally, iPhone users have a dedicated app for the most popular reservation service on the web. The user can reserve tables at any of the continuously growing list of over 8,500 restaurants with no hassle. Better still, if you sign up for a free account, you can earn Dining Rewards points that can be redeemed for Dining Cheques that are good at any OpenTable restaurant. 2,000 points gets you a $20 (US) check. Most reservations are 100 points, but some locations and times can earn 1,000. Eat out twice and get $20!
You can enter and save your account information, which allows you to see your points balance and current and recent reservations. OpenTable adds a new feature unique to the iPhone: a "Current Location" search that finds restaurants with open tables near you. The app is missing a few useful features that are available on the OT website (thus only four stars). You can't search directly for a restaurant by name, or browse by cuisine, special features (BYOB, good for groups), "Best of" list, or (oddly enough) by bonus point availability. Hopefully they'll appear in a future version.
BTW, OpenTable listens to their users. Write them directly with any useful idea and you'll likely see it implemented. Great app, great company!

Just what you need  
By: rovingdan - Nov 15, 2008
Version: 1.0
We often rush home from the kids activites and decide to get cleaned up and go out for a nice meal. This is great for finding a good restaurant and making a quick reservation on the way home. It's fast, finds all the good restaurants and books it with a few clicks. I've used opentable before online and this takes full advantage of the account. It remembers all the past bookings so it's easy to rebook. Well worth it Of course it would be nice if the map was linked google maps so you could plot a course and zoom in and out.

Good but could be better  
By: CMRDINER - Sep 17, 2009
Version: 2.0
There are nearby restaurants in DC that use the Open Table reservation service, but that do not come up when I try to access them through the search function. I assume this is because of the limitation of the 100 closest. Maybe I'm missing something, but shouldn't there be a way of searching all Open Table-participating restaurants in a city? I ended up making the reservation through the Open Table link on the restaurant website.