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Re:Google Duplex: An AI System for Accomplishing Real World ... by txcwpalpha on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @06:23PM (#17025833)
I travel all over the Us (Texas, NYC, and Cali mostly) and I've literally never had to put down any kind of deposit or anything of the sort when making dinner reservations, and I frequently make reservations at plenty of nice, upscale places.
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Re:Google Duplex: An AI System for Accomplishing Real World ... by nixme on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @08:11PM (#17026463)
Many high-end restaurants in NY, CA, Berlin, Copenhagen, etc. require a deposit. See Tock (all prepaid, https://www.exploretock.com) or Resy (some prepaid, some cancellation fee, https://resy.com).
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Re:Google Duplex: An AI System for Accomplishing Real World ... by jonathanberger on Tuesday May 08, 2018 @06:30PM (#17025894)
It's common in San Francisco. Chubby Noodle is an example I booked today for a party of 8.
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Re:Google Duplex: An AI System for Accomplishing Real World ... by seanp2k2 on Wednesday May 09, 2018 @06:04AM (#17028646)
Auberge in Napa requires a valid CC to make a reservation https://aubergedusoleil.aubergeresorts.com/dining/

Funny enough they also use OpenTable, so no need for this Google stuff — just use the API or book through the site. You can also call them if for some reason that is preferable.

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