WhatsApp AI Bot for Restaurants: Answer Every Customer, Even at 2 AM

A customer WhatsApps your restaurant at 10 PM asking about gluten-free options. You are closed. They message the place down the street instead. With an AI bot on WhatsApp, that question gets answered instantly, and the customer stays yours.

Here is What That Looks Like

Customer
Hi! Do you have any gluten-free pasta options?
AI Bot
Hi! Yes, we have three gluten-free pasta dishes: Penne Arrabiata, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, and our Mushroom Risotto (naturally gluten-free). Would you like to see the full menu?
Customer
That sounds great. Can I book a table for 4 on Saturday?
AI Bot
I would love to help with that! Our team handles reservations directly. What time works best for Saturday? I will pass your request to our host, and they will confirm within the hour.
Customer
7 PM would be perfect.
AI Bot
Got it! Table for 4, Saturday at 7 PM. I have sent this to our reservations team. You will hear back shortly. Anything else I can help with?

Real conversation example. The bot answers questions, collects info, and hands off to your team when needed.

Why WhatsApp for Restaurants & Food Service

WhatsApp is the #1 messaging app worldwide. Your customers already use it to text friends and family. Meeting them on WhatsApp means zero friction, no app downloads, no account creation. They just message your number.

Set Up in 3 Steps

1

Pick your AI model

Claude, GPT, or Gemini. Bring your own API key from the provider. No markup, you pay them directly.

2

Connect WhatsApp

One-click setup in your RunMyClaw dashboard. No coding, no terminal. See the full setup guide.

3

Train with your info

Add your restaurants & food service details: services, pricing, policies, FAQ. The AI learns it and responds accurately.

What It Costs

RunMyClaw hosting$30/mo
API costs (typical for restaurants & food service)$3-8/mo
TotalLess than $1/day

You bring your own API key from Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google. No markup, no hidden fees. Full cost breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the bot actually take reservations?

The bot collects reservation requests (party size, date, time) and passes them to your team. You confirm the booking. This way you stay in control while never missing a request.

How much will API costs be for a restaurant?

Typically $3-8 per month. Restaurants get mostly short questions (menu, hours, dietary info), so token usage stays low. Gemini 3 Flash keeps costs under $3/mo for most restaurants.

Can the bot answer in Spanish or other languages?

Yes. The AI responds in whatever language your customer writes in. Over 50 languages supported, no configuration needed.

What if someone asks something the bot does not know?

The bot tells them a team member will follow up and logs the question. You train the bot with your specific info (menu, hours, policies), so over time it handles more on its own.

Ready to set up your WhatsApp AI bot?

$30/mo. No coding. Cancel anytime.

Get Started

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