# Zest launches a text-based restaurant concierge that books tables through OpenTable and Resy

> Original title: Zest’s new AI agent finds restaurants and books reservations over text

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-10-30T17:47:12.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/hzbpfwqqd2nddzufzim1wpa8n
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/zests-new-ai-agent-finds-restaurants-and-books-reservations-over-text/

## Summary

Zest is launching a restaurant concierge that runs in text message threads and can book tables through OpenTable, Resy, and SevenRooms. The agent draws on users' card-linked dining history, imported via Plaid, to make recommendations, and it can be added to group chats to vote and book for everyone. Zest plans to generate revenue from bookings and food ordering, which is coming later.