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Yelp adds AI agent that calls restaurants to check wait times for users

Yelp has launched Check for Me, a new AI agent that calls restaurants on a user's behalf to check wait times and texts back updates within minutes. The feature expands Yelp Assistant, which already integrates with OpenTable for bookings and offers a Waitlist tool, alongside a new personalization feature called Keep Me Posted for scheduled recommendations.

cnet.com · 2026-10-20

Yelp launches AI voice agent to call restaurants and check wait times

Yelp introduced a feature called Check for Me that lets app users have an AI voice agent call a restaurant to ask about wait times, after entering party size and phone number, with results sent back via text. Yelp also upgraded its AI assistant with OpenTable booking integration, memory of past preferences, 30-day chat history, custom reminders, and new shareable 'Been Here' and 'Want to Go' lists.

techcrunch.com · 2026-10-20