Can the AI actually confirm a table booking?

Lekker AI collects all booking details and stores them in your dashboard. Your host confirms from there, which prevents double-bookings and keeps you in control of availability.

Does it know my menu and daily specials?

Yes. You paste your menu, specials and pricing into the knowledge base. Update it any time and the AI reflects the changes immediately.

What if we're fully booked on a requested date?

You can configure the AI to suggest an alternative date or offer to add the guest to a waiting list and collect their contact details.

Can it handle Afrikaans-speaking guests?

Yes. Language is auto-detected from the first message. The AI replies in whatever language the customer uses, including Afrikaans.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at R499/month for Basic (FAQ and after-hours only). Most restaurants choose Professional at R2,499/month, which includes table reservations and lead capture. Setup takes under 10 minutes, no developer required.

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Your restaurant, open for enquiries 24 hours a day

Lekker AI answers menu questions, takes table booking requests and handles after-hours enquiries automatically. Your floor staff can focus on the guests in front of them.

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70%

of restaurant bookings are requested after 6pm

When your front desk has gone home.

3 in 4

diners check a restaurant website before visiting

Your website is your first host.

60%

fewer no-shows with automated booking confirmation

Confirmed seats. Filled tables.

R12k+

lost monthly from missed after-hours reservations

Per restaurant, on average.

Sources: HubSpot, Drift, Harvard Business Review, Intercom — industry averages

Why SA restaurants choose Lekker AI

Bookings while you sleep

Customers can request a table at 11pm on a Saturday. The AI collects name, date, time and party size and stores it for your team to confirm.

Menu & allergen questions

Train the AI on your full menu, daily specials, allergens and dietary options. It answers instantly without interrupting your staff.

After-hours coverage

Outside trading hours, the AI informs customers of your opening times and offers a callback option so no enquiry falls through the cracks.

What your restaurant AI can handle

Table reservation requests

The AI collects the full booking details, repeats them back for confirmation and stores them in your Lekker AI dashboard for your host to finalise.

Menu, specials and pricing queries

Customers ask what's on the menu, whether there are vegetarian options or what the daily specials are. The AI answers from your knowledge base.

Dietary and allergen enquiries

Guests with allergies can ask before they arrive. The AI answers from the information you've provided and flags when they should call ahead.

Directions and parking queries

Reduce the number of "how do I find you?" calls with an AI that answers location, parking and public transport questions automatically.

Complaint collection

An unhappy guest on your website gets a professional, empathetic response. Their details and complaint are logged and escalated to your manager.

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