Table Reservations

Integrate table reservation functionality into your restaurant management system with two flexible seating management options.

Overview

The Table Reservations API provides two distinct systems for managing restaurant table bookings:

Built-in Seating System For restaurants using the integrated seating chart and reservation management within the POS system.

External Seating System For restaurants using third-party reservation platforms or custom seating management solutions.

Both systems provide comprehensive APIs for creating, managing, and tracking table reservations across your restaurant locations.

Choose Your System

Built-in Seating

Ideal for restaurants that want an all-in-one solution with seating charts managed directly in the POS system.

Features:

  • Integrated seating chart management
  • Real-time table availability
  • Automatic table assignments
  • Waitlist management
  • Floor plan visualization

View Built-in Seating API

External Seating

Perfect for restaurants using third-party reservation systems or custom booking platforms that need to sync with the POS.

Features:

  • Integration with external reservation platforms
  • Flexible reservation data sync
  • Custom seating logic support
  • Third-party system compatibility
  • Multi-location support

View External Seating API

Use Cases

Restaurant Reservations

  • Accept online table bookings
  • Manage walk-in waitlists
  • Track table turnover times
  • Send reservation confirmations

Multi-Location Management

  • Centralized reservation dashboard
  • Location-specific availability
  • Cross-location reporting
  • Unified customer profiles

Integration Scenarios

  • Connect third-party booking platforms
  • Sync with website reservation widgets
  • Mobile app integrations
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Getting Started

  1. Choose Your System - Decide between built-in or external seating based on your restaurant's needs
  2. Review API Documentation - Explore the full API reference for your chosen system
  3. Obtain API Credentials - Contact Shift4 support to get your API keys
  4. Test Integration - Use the sandbox environment to test your integration
  5. Go Live - Deploy your reservation system in production

Need Help?

Contact Shift4 support for:

  • API credentials and access
  • Integration assistance
  • Technical questions
  • System selection guidance

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