Monitor and book a hard-to-get restaurant table
The user had an AI travel agent watch for an opening at Don Angie and book a table for two, then text confirmation of the 8:45pm booking.
Done with a custom-built or unnamed agent
- What they did
- User told the Odessia AI concierge that Don Angie was fully booked for Saturday the 24th and to watch for an opening for two. The agent monitored on its own, found a table at 4:12pm Tuesday, booked the 8:45pm slot without further input, and sent a text confirmation. The person only gave the initial instruction.
- How it went
- The table was successfully booked and confirmed by text. No other results or shortfalls are stated.
Try it yourself with Operator
Watch for an opening at [restaurant name] for [number] people on [date or date range] around [time window]. Check [reservation site] every [interval], and when something opens, show me the slot and pause for my approval before booking. After I approve, complete the booking and send me the confirmation details. Stop checking once a table is booked or after [end date].
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Source: X · Oct 14, 2026
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