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SevenRooms Fab Five
Aaron Arizpe
5 min read
Sep 10, 2023
Aaron Arizpe
5 min read
Sep 10, 2023
Welcome to the SevenRooms Fab Five. Here, we spotlight what some of the most innovative operators in the world are doing to make their businesses stand out from the crowd. Each month, we share inspiring examples of SevenRooms clients leveraging our technology to boost revenue in creative ways.
Chef Karen Akunowicz’ Italian enoteca has become one of the most popular spots on the Boston dining scene. Luckily, guests who are able to snag a reservation at this hard-to-book restaurant can toast their success with Champagne, spritzes and more, all available as prepaid upgrades available directly through the booking widget.
Open for more than 25 years, this iconic Japanese-Peruvian restaurant near Hyde Park is a true London institution. But even high-volume operations like this need to ensure that they keep no-shows and late cancellations to a minimum. By enforcing reservation deposits for parties larger than seven, the team has noticed these numbers trending lower over time.
This French bistro within the Musee de l’Homme is home to some of the best Eiffel Tower vistas in Paris. With a fully prepaid “Eiffel Experience”, guests are ensured an unimpeded view of the famous monument, plus free-flowing Champagne, a three-course prix fixe meal, and even a special souvenir to take home.
Little details can make all the difference between happy guests and unhappy surprises. That’s why this modern Canadian restaurant makes sure its customers are kept fully in-the-know by clearly demarcating the different available seating areas, plus directing guests unable to find the time they were searching for to other properties within the group with SevenRooms’ cross-selling feature.
With a jam-packed roster of events, it’s important for guests of this popular Manhattan nightclub to be able to see all of the offerings at a quick glance. Luckily, the team can utilize SevenRooms’ Events widget to merchandize concerts and other performances, complete with tiered tickets, table reservations and more.
Set in a laid-back beachside suburb of Perth, this modern Australian restaurant seems to blend right into the sunset. Wanting their guests to relax and enjoy the setting, The Shorehouse team provides several different prepaid upgrade options including tasting menus, Champagne and personalized cakes so that guests can customize their own experience ahead of time.
This cricket-focused eatertainment group boasts eight venues across the UK and recently opened a ninth in Texas. Besides offering a delicious roster of prepaid food and drink packages that drive incremental revenue, they caught our eye with their beautifully designed user interface, having taken full advantage of SevenRooms’ API to customize their booking experience in a way that is consistent with their brand.
This coastal European restaurant from Australia’s lauded Merivale hospitality group would fit in as well in St. Tropez as it does here in this northern Sydney suburb. The team makes it easy to keep bookings “in the family” with an easy-to-use drop-down menu on the group’s homepage, while Bert’s itself is able to boost prepayment revenue with a two-course prix fixe menu for $79 AUD per person.
This South Beach-inspired lounge and rooftop club has been a fixture on the Charleston nightlife scene since opening in 2017. As the night goes on and the dining room transitions to the dancefloor, the INK team merchandises their VIP booths directly through their booking widget, allowing them to enforce table minimums and clearly communicate their policies.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference when it comes to establishing and meeting guest expectations. At this winery just outside of Melbourne, the restaurant team has made sure to clearly outline their distinct seating arrangements with photos and text descriptions, making sure the only surprises in store for their guests are pleasant ones.
This contemporary Australian restaurant in Melbourne’s Transport Hotel boasts some of the best views in the city. This picturesque setting is the perfect backdrop for unique experiences like holiday dinners, truffle dinners and wine dinners, all of which are showcased through SevenRooms Offers.
Recurring promotions like Summer Date Nights, Martini Mondays and Wine Wednesdays ensure that this casual Italian trattoria remains busy day in and day out. Among their most creative campaigns is a Princess Brunch, where dressing up costumes are encouraged and a $40 ticket includes a savory and sweet menu along with Instagram-friendly photo ops, creating a powerful marketing moment for the restaurant.
Celebrity chef Richard Sandoval oversees this modern American grill near Colorado’s famous Beaver Creek ski resort. As a way to show appreciation for the neighboring communities, the restaurant donates a portion of the proceeds from a designated Community Table to a different local non-profit organization every month.
Incorporating global influences into traditional Japanese yakiniku (“grilled meat”) cuisine, this restaurant showcases premium Wagyu and Kobe beef through different tasting flights. They skillfully offer prepaid upgrades for Tomahawk steaks and more directly through SevenRooms’ white-labeled reservation widget, which has helped them drive well over $200K USD of incremental revenue.
Bangkok’s Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park hotel is doing a masterful job merchandising unique offerings across the property using SevenRooms’ Offers directory. Among the current roster is their Floral Afternoon Tea service, which is inspired by a blooming flower garden and presented on a botanical-themed stand.
Known as Miami Beach’s premier kosher event space serving Shabbat and holiday meals, 41 Miami offers delicious kosher fare with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. 41 Miami gives guests the opportunity to upgrade their reservation by ordering beers, wines, and more during the reservation process to be ready for them when they arrive.
A longstanding neighborhood pizza bar that offers delicious pies, iconic apps, and delicious drinks, Ranalli’s is helping Chicago area “Swifties” with one of the most thought-about factors of any big night: travel. Ranalli’s is offering The Taylor Tailgate Event Package for Taylor Swift’s three-night run in Chicago promising music and raffles alongside trolley rides to Soldier Field.
Soak in the NYC skyline with Westlight and Deep Hour Bible as they kick off their summer series at Westlight! This Sunday evening table reservation includes a family-style prix-fixe dinner from the Westlight team and is sure to be one of your favorite unforgettable nights this summer.
Impeccable service, stunning scenery and unforgettable pours power this Phoenix-based cocktail bar. Looking for something a little extra to bring home as a memento of your experience? Platform 18 offers their famous Century Grand Chocolate Truffles for pre-purchase during the reservation process for guests to take home (this month’s flavor “Clover Club” highlights gin, dry vermouth, raspberry, and lemon).
Is there a better combo than mini golf and beer? Par-tee Putt Golf Club doesn’t think so either! On top of their usual offerings of 9,18 or 27 holes of mini golf, guests have the option of upgrading their par-tee to include tall boy beers, pizza from Ace’s Pizza, or ready-to-drink cocktails during the reservation process.
Ex-Nobu London Head Chef Scott Hallsworth brings pan-Asian flavors across the pond courtesy of The Freak Scene. In a collaboration with Tengu Sake, The Freak Scene is offering a special event featuring six Tengu Sake sakes paired with Hallsworth’s delicious fan-favorite fare.
Looking for a unique way to enjoy dining and drinking within an intimate environment? The Fox and Willow have you covered with their Dome Dining offering! Thanks to the ability to book the domes during the reservation process, parties of four to eight are welcome to enjoy their time at The Fox and Willow in a private, air-conditioned dining dome perfect for a lazy afternoon or kicking your night off in style.
London-based omakase restaurant Maru offers traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients. Their 20-course Omakase-style tasting menu is offered alongside premium wine, sake, and tea pairings available during the reservation process.
Have you ever heard a phrase as appealing as “drinks on arrival”? Neither have we, and Six Brasserie has this represented perfectly through their reservation widget. Guests can choose from offerings such as their Nutella Martini, Bellini, a bottle of Champagne and more during the reservation process to be waiting for them before they sit for dinner or drinks at the Cambridge eatery.
There is nothing better in creating an unforgettable night than experiencing a specialty chef’s menu from a one Michelin Star restaurant. London-based Luca gives diners the opportunity to enjoy their offerings through the restaurant’s Reservation Widget, showcasing the Spring Chef’s Menu on their secluded terrace.
NOMAD Sydney and Paralian Wines are coming together for one night in June to showcase their McLaren Vale wines alongside a specially designed menu by NOMAD’s chefs. Learn the story of Paralian Wines, bookable via NOMAD’s Event Widget.
Towering 300 meters above sea level, enjoy breathtaking views of Melbourne while indulging in Eureka 89’s five- or seven-course dining menu. Chef Renee Martillano’s specialty offering uses local produce and ingredients to bring flavorful magic to life. It’s easy to access and book for yourself thanks to Eureka 89’s Reservation Widget.
Celebrate International Yoga Day in style and comfort with a yoga session lead by internationally recognised yoga instructor Stephanie Johnson. This Restorative Yoga offering comes packaged with seamless accessibility thanks to State Building’s easy-to-use Event Widget
A historic hotel with five-star accommodations and afternoon tea offerings, The Hotel Windsor is a local favorite for a good reason. Speaking of that Afternoon Tea, you can book yours (featuring champagne or sparkling wine) with ease thanks to their Reservation Widget.
Who doesn’t love a beautiful bouquet of fresh, seasonal flowers waiting for you at your table before dinner? Ce Soir knows how important the love of floral arrangements is to some, so they’ve included an upgrade within their Reservation Widget allowing guests to purchase a bouquet of flowers before arriving for a delicious and unforgettable meal.
A local bar, grill and patio restaurant that sports a large list of draught beers paired with specialty plates, The Oakville Pump is a great spot to grab a bite and catch some live entertainment. Their Event Widget shows the full schedule of Saturday night performances coming up and allows guests to reserve their table ahead of time.
Have you ever been blindfolded? This is the question that Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar is asking those who are ready to experience something new. Their Dark Dining experience allows guests to be captivated by sound, smell, touch, and taste. This five-course meal, Dark Dining Sea Splendors of Kyushu, is ready to be booked with ease via their Event Widget.
It’s almost Mother’s Day and there’s no better time to take advantage of specialty dining experiences! Dolce Riviera is offering their All-You-Can-Eat Mother’s Day Brunch, including an omelet station, carving station, free-flowing champagne, and other surprises, all beautifully showcased via their Event Widget.
The iconic excitement and thrill of Churchill Downs awaits guests who are attending Ascend Prime’s inaugural Kentucky Derby Party. In a partnership with Woodford Reserve, this soiree features seasonable bites, exclusive cocktails, as well as a “Best Dressed” Outfit Competition. Guests have all the knowledge they could possibly need thanks to their descriptive Event Widget for the party.
Cross-selling is one of the best ways to use the popularity of one venue to help spread the word of others within your group while keeping reservations within your family of restaurants. Gibson’s Italia is making sure to spread the love with their usage of the Cross-Selling Widget to offer guests a wider array of booking choices at both their restaurant and at their sister properties.
One of the best (and easiest) ways a restaurant can drive additional revenue is through the selling of unique dining experiences during the reservation-making process. Sushi Samba understands this and offers their £100 per person “Taste Of Samba” tasting menu as an option during the reservation process on their Reservation Widget.
Tattu wants you and your mates to party all day at the Tribe of Tattu Brunch. This ultimate brunch party is shown off by their stylish Event Widget which not only gives attendees information about the brunch, but even showcases some of the delicious offerings that await them.
When choosing where to dine out, the location of a table can be just as important as the culinary offerings to a guest. Where you dine can make all the difference for one’s big night out. Scorpios Mykonos has this covered by allowing guests to select where they want to dine. With a venue encompassing multiple beach areas, a restaurant, live event space, terrace and more, guests can choose where to enjoy their ultimate experience at Scorpios. All of these are selectable from their easy to navigate Reservation Widget
It’s hard to beat a one-two punch combo like dinner and a movie, and The Grove recognises that. That’s why they’re offering their Dinner and Cinema Packages. Their beautiful usage of the SevenRooms Booking Widget allows guests to reserve based on which movie they’d like to attend as well as choose which location they will dine at prior.
An intimate dining experience held inside a converted mews house, Muse by Tom Aikens brings a fine dining experience like no other to London. Thanks to their Upsell Widget during the reservation process, guests can unlock access to a wine pairing for their dinner to make the night even more memorable.
Celebrate mum with a beautiful waterside dining experience at The Gantry! Their Reservation Widget unlocks a Mother’s Day dining experience featuring complimentary champagne and a 4-course menu for $140 per person.
For all who want to learn how to throw a dinner party the Chin Chin way, look no further. Chin Chin, alongside executive Chef Benjamin Cooper, are hosting their Cooking with Cooper series. Guests can book this exclusive offering via Chin Chin’s Event Widget. It’s been so popular that many sessions have sold out!
Does anything sound quite as good as a Sunday Brunchscape? The W Singapore is inviting all to check out their sleek Event Widget and join in on the fun one of the best brunches across Singapore, featuring access to their WET Pool, a live DJ and more.
Fancy a bite before hitting the theatre? Pop into The George on Collins to take part in their Pre-Theatre Banquet! Their Event Widget makes this special dining option a breeze to book!
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to do something memorable for mum. Yiasou George & Fulltime Fantasy are providing a beautiful lunch celebrating mum. Their Event Widget gives all the details you need for the perfect booking for mum’s special day. And don’t forget the free Pink Fizz on arrival!
What’s better than an interactive whiskey dining experience where you learn the rich history of the featured spirit? Whether you’re a fan of scotch, bourbon or rye, the 5-course pairing menu by John Martin’s in Miami is presented with event details and a seamless guest booking experience through their event widget.
Chef’s Table experiences are oftentimes a highlight of an individual’s culinary year, and the offerings at José Andrés’ Minibar are no exception. Not only is their main booking widget well-presented and easy to book, they are also featuring wine pairing upgrades within the widget to help drive additional revenue for the restaurant.
Featuring a modern Irish menu focused on their central charcoal grill & oyster bar, Daffodil Mulligan is a hot spot in London’s Shoreditch. The creative usage of their booking widget allows guests booking larger parties (8+) to unlock a special group dining experience featuring a choice of four different dining menus with different price points and dietary preferences.
An interactive indoor clay shooting eatertainment concept, Clay’s is serving up trendy cocktails and small plates with a twist. Their reservation widget offers guests the option to pre-order food and drinks before arrival. Let’s be honest, what’s better than showing up to find cold beer already at your table?
Looking to relax in your own private cabana? How about enjoying delicious bites while relaxing on a swim-up daybed or bespoke cabana? With so many options available, Cabanas at Grande Lakes presents a vast variety of options for their guests to select their perfect and preferred experience in a concise Offers directory.
At Chef Richard Corrigan’s eponymous restaurant in London’s Mayfair district, guests can enjoy front-row seats to watch the culinary team at work. By making it possible for guests to reserve their Kitchen Library private dining room directly from their booking widget, the team saves valuable time on administrative work.
Restaurants, dance clubs and live music destinations, these Florida venues utilize SevenRooms’ Events widget to drive meaningful prepaid revenue, including birthday packages priced at up to $1,600 on weekends. Read our latest case study to learn how Mango’s is also using SevenRooms Email Marketing to send custom communications to guests and easily track their performance.
This group of Brisbane brunch spots welcomes an international clientele. To facilitate better communication with every guest, they have configured their reservation widget so that guests can complete the booking flow in nine different languages. Learn how they first turned to SevenRooms to boost reservations on their slower days and times, achieving an impressive 80x ROI in the process.
Between the all-you-can-eat meal tickets and Endless Pour drink packages, there are plenty of ways to indulge at this popular venue inside the Wynn luxury hotel and casino. A longtime SevenRooms partner, The Buffet has leveraged Upgrades to generate millions of dollars in prepaid revenue.
This historic Bath tea house has been around for over two centuries, long enough that Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were once among its regular patrons. These days, guests can soak up some of this history with afternoon tea followed by a tour of the adjacent Roman Baths, just one of the unique experiences on offer.
Located just off the shore of Patong, the main tourist town on the west coast of Phuket, this floating beach club boasts 360° views, two infinity pools and nearly 13,000 ft2 of space to roam. The team leverages SevenRooms’ Offers directory to give guests the ability to book day passes, sea beds and cabana packages from a unified landing page.
This German winery and restaurant is a popular choice for weddings and other big parties in the warmer months, but come wintertime, things get cozier with fireside fondue dinners. Thanks to the ability to customize the guest-facing language with SevenRooms, they are able to promote these special experiences to locals and English-speaking visitors alike.
Guests booking breakfast, lunch or dinner at this Michelin-starred hotel restaurant have the flexibility to shape their own dining experience to fit any occasion. From multi-course tasting menus to ornate celebration cakes, an array of optional reservation upgrades drives meaningful prepaid revenue for The Ritz and gets guests excited before they’ve even stepped in the door.
At this seafood-focused, southern Italian spot in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, the team utilizes SevenRooms Offers to promote holiday dinners and other special events all year long. Whether boosting business during slower times with pre- or post-theater menus, or managing the swell of demand on Valentine’s Day, these direct, commission-free bookings help grow their CRM database.
An interactive simulation of clay target shooting keeps guests entertained at this London bar. And just as this virtual experience is meant to be shared, so are food and drink packages. Upsells like buckets of beers, large format cocktails and charcuterie platters are all available for pre-purchase, facilitating higher average guest spend and a healthy bottom line for the venue.
Transporting guests from the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River to Spanish island destinations like Ibiza and Mallorca, this beach club-style venue is known for top-tier tapas and cocktails. Using SevenRooms’ offers directory, the team is able to facilitate table reservations, daybed & cabana bookings, group dining packages and more from a centralized landing page.
Chicago’s aptly-named What If Syndicate continues to explore the enormous possibilities within our platform. In addition to utilizing our cross-selling widget to allow different seating areas to be booked at flagship steakhouse Maple & Ash, a thoughtful free upgrade allows guests to receive personalized menus for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Every day is a fiesta at this Latin street food-inspired venue in Brisbane. With so many large parties choosing to get in on the celebration, the team needed a way to make group bookings quick and easy. Thanks to SevenRooms, they are now able to field these requests directly through an embedded form on their homepage.
Chef-Owner Vicky Lau’s fine dining destination earned its second Michelin star in 2021, denoting it as “worth a detour,” according to the prestigious guide. It’s the small, thoughtful touches here that make the restaurant so special—right down to the boxes of financiers and intricate celebration cakes that guests can purchase in advance and take home after their meal.
From popular holidays to events like the annual Melbourne Cup horse race, this modern Australian restaurant creates special menus on notable dates throughout the year. The best part? Using SevenRooms Offers to merchandize these unique experiences in one place, they are able to boost advance bookings, securing reservations with a credit card hold.
Open since 1915, this historic ranch in Yellowstone Park features guest lodging and an on-site restaurant. Each winter, guests can leave their snow boots at home and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride to dinner instead. This immersive experience brings with it a flurry of prepaid revenue—over $1.5M to date!
This opulent Chinese restaurant in London’s Mayfair neighborhood is meant to evoke 1930s Shanghai. Every weekend, they transport guests there with performances from dancers, singers, cabaret performers and live DJs during their three-course, Champagne-fueled Shanghai Brunch.
This month, Chicago-based hospitality group What If Syndicate makes it snow in the desert at the Arizona outpost of their Maple & Ash steakhouse. White truffle flurries are forecasted for every dish in an extravagant four-course dinner decked out with caviar, Wagyu beef and Champagne pours from partner Moët Hennessy.
At this Asian-inspired Melbourne mainstay, Chef Andrew McConnell and team encourage their guests to get festive all year long with their signature chocolate-and-hazelnut Celebration Cakes. Crowned with edible gold leaf and feeding up to ten people, the prepaid upgrade is a value-add for both guests and the restaurant.
Who needs continental breakfast when Miami’s luxurious Mandarin Oriental offers a world-class brunch instead? Seated on a terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, guests at Peruvian-inspired La Mar can bask in the sun while roaming hot and cold food stations, enjoying tableside preparations or digging into a colorful array of ceviches.
Perched on the top floor of an iconic London skyscraper, this contemporary British restaurant could teach a graduate course on effectively merchandising unique experiences. This month, they generously share the podium with a clothing brand called Deploy, co-hosting a sustainable fashion masterclass dinner that starts with Champagne on arrival.
Nobu’s world-famous Peruvian-Japanese fusion is always a winning bet for patrons of the Crown Melbourne resort and casino. Thanks to the restaurant’s clever use of our white-labeled booking solution, high rollers can also book a private dining room directly via their reservation widget. A minimum $2,000 AUD (~$1,280 USD) buy-in helps the team up the ante on guest spend.
Take one stunning view of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, add two Michelin stars and garnish with a dozen roses, macarons or handmade chocolates to take home after one of Chef Alain Roux’s luxurious tasting menus. It all adds up to drive meaningful prepaid revenue for the restaurant and create unforgettable experiences for their guests.
This eco-resort is one of the most sought-after destinations in the entire Caribbean, and its treehouse restaurant set in the Mayan jungle is among the most unique dining locales on the planet. By enforcing a reservation deposit of $1,000 MXN (~$50 USD) per person, the team is able to curb no-shows and late cancellations, making sure they aren’t left with an empty nest.
The savviest operators know that it’s never too early to start planning a proper New Year’s Eve celebration. At this popular Manhattan rooftop bar, rowdy revelers will be able to ring in 2023 with party packages up to $350pp that include bottle service, hors d’oeuvres, DJ sets, a live feed of the Times Square ball drop and a Champagne toast at midnight.
Twenty-one may be the legal drinking age in the US, but measured in hospitality years, it’s more akin to a bicentennial. This Windy City-based group will commemorate this milestone anniversary with a good old-fashioned pub crawl between a handful of their twelve venues. Big cheers to our friends at Four Corners.
Cross-selling is a great way to redistribute surplus demand at one venue to others within your group, keeping more bookings “in the family.” This Capitol Hill New American restaurant has customized the language in their white-labeled reservation widget to both inform guests about—and drive guests to—their adjacent cocktail bar.
Our hospitality partners are always only a few clicks away from creating and marketing special experiences, and this intimate LGBTQ bar and lounge in the Las Vegas Arts District has taken full advantage. With their events widget configured to sell tickets to drag bingo, bottomless brunch and more, The Garden is driving prepaid revenue by day and by night.
At this Marriott property in Nashville’s vibrant SoBro neighborhood, this Italian fine-dining concept offers premium F&B experiences to match the luxurious hotel digs. Swankiest among them is a kitchen table where Michelin-starred chef Tony Montuano’s team will craft a bespoke tasting menu with premium wine pairings for $467 per person.
Summer may technically be over, but the daybeds, cabanas and private terraces at this Vegas rooftop pool are always in season. While these reservations come with substantial minimum spends, deal-seekers can also choose to kick off their weekend by adding themselves to the free guest list for the hotel’s famous Sunset Cocktail Hour.
To celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Pagoda Chinese Restaurant at Bangkok’s Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is leveraging SevenRooms’ white-labeled event widget to process pickup orders for handcrafted mooncakes in an array of flavors. With gift boxes ranging from ฿199 to ฿1,888 (approx. $5–$52 USD), the venue is driving meaningful incremental revenue in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
Established in 2008, Beach Plum Farm is a 62-acre working farm with a market, restaurant and guest cottages. Turning to SevenRooms to help merchandise unique offerings across the property, they promote experiences ranging including flower arranging courses, archery classes and farm-to-table dinners, all from a single unified landing page.
Perched 200m in the air above Dubai, Aura Skypool Lounge is the world’s highest 360° infinity pool. Their thoughtfully configured reservation widget—complete with descriptions, photos, and policies for each of the different seating options—makes their prepaid revenue climb even higher.
Northern Chinese fine dining concept Hutong offers just 5 nightly reservations for its “Flaming Duck”—a theatrical tableside presentation of their Peking duck. Feeding up to 6 people and costing $125, this offers a great example of pre-selling limited-availability or large-format menu items.
The team at Latin American chef’s counter, Mono, uses SevenRooms’ offers directory to allow guests to choose between different tasting menu options at lunch and dinner. By requiring reservation deposits upfront, they are also able to keep cancellation and no-show numbers down.
German beer bar and restaurant Brotzeit addresses a common situation in a thoughtful way: a guest tries to book a specific date, time and party size, but the location they’re looking at shows no availability. In many situations, this could be a dead end. Not here: utilizing the cross-selling capabilities of SevenRooms’ white-labeled reservation widget, they display inventory across four locations at once, encouraging crossover bookings and keeping more business within the group.
The legendary Napa Valley winery Long Meadow Ranch also runs a restaurant, cafe, general store and farmer’s market in scenic St. Helena. As our in-depth case study revealed, they have significantly boosted revenue by leveraging SevenRooms to merchandise unique experiences across the property. Days ago, they kicked off a live fire cooking guest chef series, with our fully integrated event management tools running in the background so they can focus on making the night magical for their guests.
Rockpool Bar & Grill is perhaps the most well-known concept within Australia’s mega-successful Hunter St Hospitality group, racking up countless awards over decades in business. At their Perth outpost, a customized landing page allows them to share photos, pricing and other details regarding their private dining spaces, saving the team time and bringing about a healthy uptick in inquiries.
Besides boasting one of the most stunning dining rooms we’ve ever seen, underwater restaurant Ossiano in Dubai’s Atlantis Resort is making waves with a two-night-only collaboration this weekend. Created in tandem with Chef Natsuko Shoji of Ete in Tokyo, recently awarded Asia’s Best Female Chef 2022, the 10-course dinners were offered—and quickly sold out—via the restaurant’s reservation widget, allowing them to collect prepaid revenue on every booking.
Munich Brauhaus—a boisterous Bavarian beer hall in Sydney—offers multiple prepaid reservation upgrades like schnapps, steins and pretzels on arrival as well as a giant apple strudel serving 8-10 people. Order the latter and they’ll ring the “Schnapps Bell” for you! Besides providing the opportunity for up-front revenue capture, these add-ons give guests something to get excited about, lessening the likelihood of no-shows and late cancellations.
Chef Erick Williams of Virtue Restaurant is among the headliners in the recently-launched Capital One Dining Program, powered by SevenRooms. But cardholders aren’t the only ones whose experience can be enhanced by a well-timed table touch from the award-winning chef. In fact, the restaurant’s cleverly configured Reservation Widget has made it so that any guest can enjoy a bottle of Champagne and some quality time with Williams.
When it comes to breathtaking settings, Kaliya is hard to beat. Perched atop the tallest cliff on Santorini, the restaurant offers prime real estate for guests hoping to glimpse a fiery sunset. In fact, their tables with an unobstructed view are in such high demand that people are willing to pay a premium to sit there.
The Bulgari Hotel London has just launched a very Italian riff on classic British Afternoon Tea Service, relying on SevenRooms’ white-labeled solution to keep their impeccable branding at the forefront. Executive chef Adriano Cavagnini and resident pastry chef-chocolatier Gianluca Fusto are taking the menu far beyond finger sandwiches and scones.
Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse COTE continues its Wine Club Dinner series with California’s Pax Mahle on Monday, July 18. Just nine seats are available for an evening that promises choice cuts of beef paired with “not your grandfather’s Cabernet”. With SevenRooms’ integrated ticketing and event management features, the restaurant is able to seamlessly execute these special events without interrupting nightly service.
