AI receptionists for restaurants
Restaurant phones ring during the rush. AI phone answering for restaurants can take reservations and to-go orders, answer hours and menu questions, and keep staff on the floor.
12 vendors that market to restaurants, checked as of October 15, 2026.
Compare them
12 vendors
| Vendor | Charges by | Starts at | Cost at 100 to 2,000 calls | How it works | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allo | Per seat | $32/user/mo | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Aloware | Per seat | $40/user/mo | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Dialpad AI Receptionist (Dialpad Resolve AI Agents) | Per call | See pricing | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Loman | Quote only | Quote | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Maple | Flat monthly | $150/mo | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Moneypenny AI Receptionist | Per call | $69/mo | AI with human backup | Oct 2026 | |
| Nextiva XBert AI Receptionist | Per call | $99/mo | AI only | Oct 2026 | |
| NextPhone | Flat monthly | $199/mo | AI only | Oct 2026 | |
| Rosie | Per minute | $49/mo | AI only | Oct 2026 | |
| Slang AI | Per location | $399/mo | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
| Upfirst | Per call | $24.95/mo | AI only | Oct 2026 | |
| Zoom Virtual Agent Receptionist | Flat monthly | $25/mo | Quote or usage-based | AI only | Oct 2026 |
What to check for restaurants
- Takes orders into your POS
- Books reservations in OpenTable or Resy
- Answers hours, menu and allergy questions accurately
- Handles multiple calls at once
By the numbers
- Published starting prices run from $25 to $399 a month across 8 vendors; 1 quote on request.
- 5 of 12 list an integration with Toast, Square, OpenTable or similar software.
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