OpenTable Restaurant Search Scraper: Extract Paris & Global Dining Data

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What Is OpenTable?

OpenTable is one of the world's largest online restaurant reservation platforms, operating across major cities globally. It surfaces rich data per restaurant — availability slots, pricing tiers, cuisine types, awards, and user reviews — making it a valuable source for food industry intelligence. Manually collecting this data is impractical at scale. The OpenTable Restaurant Search Scraper automates extraction directly from search result pages.

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Overview

The OpenTable Scraper targets OpenTable's restaurant search URLs and returns a structured dataset for every listing on the page. Typical use cases include:

• Travel & hospitality apps building curated local dining guides
• Market researchers analyzing restaurant density, pricing, and cuisine trends by neighborhood
• Data journalists investigating the dining landscape in specific cities
• Aggregator platforms pulling live availability and offer data

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Input Format

The scraper accepts three configuration parameters:

{
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.opentable.com/s?dateTime=2026-05-28T19%3A00%3A00&covers=2&latitude=48.86182320277778&longitude=2.336352640046296&searchedLocationName=Paris&shouldUseLatLongSearch=true&metroId=3408&sortBy=web_conversion"
  ]
}

Field	Type	Default	Description
urls	array	(see below)	One or more OpenTable search result URLs to scrape. Add individually or via bulk edit.
max_items_per_url	integer	20	Maximum number of restaurant records to collect per URL. Set higher (e.g., 200) for comprehensive searches.
ignore_url_failures	boolean	true	When true, the scraper continues if a URL fails rather than stopping the entire run. Recommended for bulk jobs.

Building a Valid Search URL

OpenTable search URLs encode several useful parameters:

URL Parameter	Meaning
dateTime	Desired reservation date and time (ISO 8601)
covers	Party size
latitude / longitude	Geo-coordinates for location-based search
searchedLocationName	Human-readable city or area name
metroId	OpenTable's internal metro area identifier
sortBy	Result ordering (e.g., web_conversion, distance)

Tip: Build your URL directly from OpenTable's search interface, then copy it from the browser address bar.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "restaurant_id": 357597,
  "name": "Nolinski",
  "type": "GuestCenter",
  "slot_discovery": "on",
  "urls": {
    "profile_link": {
      "link": "https://www.opentable.com/r/nolinski-paris",
      "__typename": "PageLink"
    },
    "__typename": "RestaurantUrls"
  },
  "price_band": {
    "price_band_id": 2,
    "currency_symbol": "€",
    "name": "€30 and under",
    "__typename": "PriceBand"
  },
  "neighborhood": {
    "name": "Palais-Royal",
    "__typename": "Neighborhood"
  },
  "statistics": {
    "recent_reservation_count": 4,
    "reviews": {
      "all_time_text_review_count": 13,
      "ratings": {
        "overall": {
          "rating": 4.7,
          "__typename": "ReviewStatisticsRating"
        },
        "__typename": "ReviewStatisticsRatings"
      },
      "show_reviews": true,
      "__typename": "ReviewStatistics"
    },
    "__typename": "RestaurantStatistics"
  },
  "primary_cuisine": {
    "name": "French",
    "__typename": "Cuisine"
  },
  "campaign_id": null,
  "features": {
    "subtype": null,
    "bar": false,
    "counter": false,
    "high_top": false,
    "outdoor": false,
    "reservation_max_party_size": 10,
    "__typename": "RestaurantFeatures"
  },
  "in_premium_marketplace": false,
  "restaurant_availability_token": "eyJ2IjozLCJtIjoxLCJwIjowLCJzIjowLCJuIjowfQ",
  "groups": [
    {
      "id": 332845,
      "rids": null,
      "off_discovery_restaurant_ids": null,
      "always_off_discovery_restaurant_ids": null,
      "__typename": "RestaurantGroup"
    }
  ],
  "awards": null,
  "typename": "Restaurant",
  "is_pinned": false,
  "private_dining": {
    "has_private_dining": false,
    "has_enhanced_private_dining": false,
    "__typename": "PrivateDining"
  },
  "photos": {
    "gallery": {
      "photos": [
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/76953713-2?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 76953713,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        },
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/93306588-1?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 93306588,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        },
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/93306584-1?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 93306584,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        },
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/93306586-1?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 93306586,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        },
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/93306585-1?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 93306585,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        },
        {
          "thumbnails": [
            {
              "url": "https://resizer.otstatic.com/v4/photos/76953665-2?width=640&height=360",
              "__typename": "Thumbnail"
            }
          ],
          "pid": 76953665,
          "__typename": "GalleryPhoto"
        }
      ],
      "__typename": "GalleryPhotos"
    },
    "profile_v3": {
      "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2",
      "xsmall": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=105&height=105&webp=true",
        "width": 105,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "small": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=160&height=160&webp=true",
        "width": 160,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "legacy": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=208&height=208&webp=true",
        "width": 208,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "medium": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=320&height=320&webp=true",
        "width": 320,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "wide_medium": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=320&height=180&webp=true",
        "width": 320,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "wide_mlarge": {
        "url": "//resizer.otstatic.com/v3/photos/76953713-2?width=480&height=270&webp=true",
        "width": 480,
        "__typename": "Thumbnail"
      },
      "__typename": "RestaurantProfilePhotoV3"
    },
    "__typename": "RestaurantPhotos"
  },
  "just_added_details": {
    "just_added": false,
    "__typename": "JustAddedDetails"
  },
  "offers": [],
  "dining_style": "Casual Elegant",
  "coordinates": {
    "latitude": 48.8654978,
    "longitude": 2.3347863,
    "__typename": "GeographicCoordinates"
  },
  "address": {
    "line1": "16 Av. de l'Opéra",
    "line2": "",
    "city": "Paris",
    "state": "Ile-de-France",
    "post_code": "75001",
    "__typename": "Address"
  },
  "description": "An intimate, timeless address. Corduroy banquettes, honey-coloured wood, oiled Versailles parquet flooring, Sienna yellow marble, brass, golden light... Everything comes together and brings us together, as if by magic. A softness that continues as soon as night falls in the subdued light of candles<br /><br />Philip Chronopoulos celebrates the richness and finesse of French gastronomy by revisiting emblematic, comforting dishes such as pot-au-feu, poultry and macaroni gratin with morel mushrooms. The plated desserts, meanwhile, evoke memories of childhood with finesse, sublimating familiar flavours thanks to the chef's delicate expertise.<br />",
  "top_review": {
    "highlighted_text": "The food, venue and service were all excellent. It’s a little pricey but well worth it. I would definitely come  back.",
    "__typename": "ReviewWithHighlights"
  },
  "match_relevance": null,
  "has_takeout": false,
  "contact_information": {
    "phone_number": "0142861010",
    "formatted_phone_number": "01 42 86 10 10",
    "__typename": "RestaurantContactInformation"
  },
  "delivery_partners": [],
  "order_online_link": null,
  "from_url": "https://www.opentable.com/s?dateTime=2026-05-28T19%3A00%3A00&covers=2&latitude=48.86182320277778&longitude=2.336352640046296&searchedLocationName=Paris&shouldUseLatLongSearch=true&originCorrelationId=ec23bce4-acb8-4be7-9e1b-b02a4dbe3f15&corrid=3403c841-8265-4547-99f0-54fa84193d81&metroId=3408&queryUnderstandingType=none&showMap=true&sortBy=web_conversion"
}

Each restaurant record contains 30+ fields:

Identity & Classification

Field	Meaning
Restaurant ID	OpenTable's unique internal identifier
Name	Restaurant display name
Type	Listing type classification
Typename	GraphQL type name from OpenTable's API
Primary Cuisine	Main cuisine category (e.g., French, Italian)
Dining Style	Ambiance descriptor (e.g., Casual Elegant, Bistro)
Description	Short editorial description of the restaurant

Location & Contact

Field	Meaning
Address	Full street address
Neighborhood	District or area within the city
Coordinates	Latitude/longitude for mapping
Contact Information	Phone number or public contact details

Pricing & Offers

Field	Meaning
Price Band	Cost indicator (e.g., $, $$, $$$, $$$$)
Offers	Active promotions or special dining deals
In Premium Marketplace	Whether the restaurant pays for premium placement
Campaign ID	Associated marketing campaign identifier

Availability & Booking

Field	Meaning
Slot Discovery	Available reservation time slots for the queried date/party
Restaurant Availability Token	Token used to initiate a booking session
URLs	Direct links to the restaurant's OpenTable profile

Reviews & Reputation

Field	Meaning
Statistics	Aggregate ratings and review counts
Top Review	Excerpt from the highest-rated or featured review
Awards	Dining awards or recognition (e.g., OpenTable Diners' Choice)
Match Relevance	Score indicating how well the result matches the search query

Features & Flags

Field	Meaning
Features	Amenities such as outdoor seating, private events, parking
Private Dining	Whether private dining rooms are available
Has Takeout	Indicates takeout availability
Delivery Partners	Linked delivery services (e.g., Uber Eats, DoorDash)
Order Online Link	Direct link for online ordering if supported
Groups	Group booking eligibility
Just Added Details	Metadata for newly listed restaurants
Is Pinned	Whether the result is editorially pinned at the top
Photos	Image URLs associated with the listing

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How to Use

1. Run a search on OpenTable — Set your city, date, party size, and filters. Copy the full URL from your browser.
2. Paste into urls — Add one or more search URLs to the array.
3. Set max_items_per_url — Use 200 for dense city searches; lower values for quick tests.
4. Run the scraper — Monitor progress in the run log.
5. Export — Download results as JSON, CSV, or XLSX.

Best practices:

• Each unique search URL (different date, location, or party size) counts as a separate item in urls.
• If scraping multiple cities, add one URL per city rather than running separate jobs.
• Use ignore_url_failures: true for any batch run to avoid interruptions from occasional timeouts.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Restaurant discovery apps: Pre-populate curated city guides with live availability and ratings
• Competitive analysis: Compare pricing bands and cuisine distribution across neighborhoods
• Event planning tools: Find restaurants with private dining and group booking support
• Academic research: Study urban dining patterns, award distribution, or delivery adoption rates

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Conclusion

The OpenTable Restaurant Search Scraper turns any OpenTable search page into a rich, structured dataset in minutes. With 30+ fields spanning availability, pricing, location, reviews, and features, it provides the depth needed for serious food industry analysis or application development. Configure your search URL, set your limits, and start collecting.