Yelp Announces More Personalized Yelp Assistant, Agent that Checks Restaurant Wait Times and AI Tools for Service Professionals
Business Wire•20/10/2026•07:00 ET
0
Key Highlights
- ➤Yelp (YELP) launches 2026 Fall Product Release with more than 30 AI updates
- ➤Yelp Assistant now books OpenTable reservations at tens of thousands of restaurants nationwide
- ➤Yelp Assistant generated approximately 10% of Request a Quote submissions in Q2
- ➤Check for Me AI agent calls restaurants and texts current wait times within minutes
- ➤Smart Lead Reply launches next month for $30 per month in eligible categories
Expert Statements
Akhil Kuduvalli Ramesh, Chief product officer at Yelp
“This release marks the next step in our journey to transform Yelp into an intelligent, more personalized experience that effortlessly adapts to each user’s individual needs.”
Akhil Kuduvalli Ramesh, Chief product officer at Yelp
“Over the past few years, we've been transforming how people connect with local businesses — moving beyond search toward trusted AI experiences that understand what people want and help them get it done. This is just the beginning of what a more intelligent, helpful Yelp can do for the communities we serve.”
Charles Deutsch, SVP of Pro Revenue at Housecall Pro
“A hardworking Pro shouldn’t have to choose between the job in front of them and winning their next customer.”
Charles Deutsch, SVP of Pro Revenue at Housecall Pro
“With this integration with Yelp, they don’t have to. The customer can pick the time that works for them and the appointment shows up seamlessly in Housecall Pro — all while the pro remains focused on their current job.”
Yelp Announces More Personalized Yelp Assistant, Agent that Checks Restaurant Wait Times and AI Tools for Service Professionals
The next evolution of Yelp Assistant adds OpenTable reservations, customizable scheduled reminders, more personalized recommendations and real-time weather context
Get started
Create a free account to read the full story.