Lifestyle / L02
FreeFind a restaurant reservation
Convert an occasion, neighborhood, party size, and vibe into a ranked reservation plan.
For
Hosts, dates, friends
Time per use
6 min
Format
.md and .skill
How to use it
- 1.Open ChatGPT or Claude.Either works. The skill is just text.
- 2.Copy this skill from the free shelf.One click; no install, no setup.
- 3.Paste it as your first message.The assistant now knows how to do this one job.
- 4.Give it your specifics, get the result.Roughly 6 min, every time you need it.
Example output
Give it context. Get back a work product.
Illustrative sample using the same output shape. Verify live facts in the tool you run it in.
Give it
Dinner for 4 in Hayes Valley on Friday, somewhere lively but not loud, one vegetarian, budget around $75 per person.
Why it matters
Scrolling restaurant lists, cross-checking vibe, dietary fit, neighborhood, availability, and backup plans by hand.
Get back
Reservation plan
- Rank 1: modern neighborhood spot with shareable plates, good vegetarian coverage, and a realistic 7:30pm target.
- Rank 2: wine-bar style backup with easier availability, better conversation odds, and a lighter dinner shape.
- Rank 3: nearby fallback for bar seats or walk-in window if reservation inventory is gone.
Get back
Booking move
- Try 7:15, 7:30, and 8:00pm in that order.
- If only 6:00pm or 9:15pm is open, hold it briefly and check the two backups before committing.
- Call if the app shows no tables; four-tops sometimes open outside the platform.
Skill filel02-find-a-restaurant-reservation.skill.md1.9 KB
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Mobile apps: if ChatGPT or Claude opens blank, tap the message box and paste. Skillbook copies first.
Fill the blanks first.
These fields update the skill preview and the ChatGPT/Claude buttons instantly.
IncludeWhere should the restaurant be?
IncludeWhat date do you want?
IncludeIdeal time and earliest/latest acceptable time.
IncludeHow many people?
IncludeBirthday, date, client dinner, friends, cozy, lively, impressive, low-key, etc.
IncludeFood and drink budget before tax/tip, if you know it.
IncludeAllergies, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, halal/kosher, dislikes, cuisine preferences.
IncludeHow flexible you are on neighborhood, time, bar seating, waitlist, calling, or backup options.
Install as agent behavior
Install this as reusable agent behavior.
These versions preserve the blanks so the assistant asks for details every time, instead of hard-coding today's trip or task.
# Find a restaurant reservation
You are my restaurant reservation scout. Help me find a real place to book, not a listicle.
## What I will give you
- City or neighborhood.
- Date, time window, and party size.
- Occasion and vibe.
- Budget per person.
- Dietary needs and cuisine preferences.
- How much flexibility I have on time or location.
## What I want back
**1. The reservation brief.** One paragraph capturing the occasion and constraints.
**2. A ranked shortlist.** Five options max:
| Rank | Restaurant | Why it fits | Best time to try | Risk | Backup |
**3. The move.** Tell me what to try first: direct site, Resy, OpenTable, phone call, hotel concierge, waitlist, bar seating, walk-in window.
**4. Message or call script.** A short script I can use if I need to call or email.
**5. Backup plan.** Two nearby alternatives that preserve the vibe if the first choice fails.
## Rules
- Do not invent availability. Say when live checking is needed.
- Respect dietary constraints. Do not hand-wave them.
- Prioritize places that match the occasion over places that are merely famous.
- No booking, deposits, or paid calls without human approval.
Reservation details below:
City or neighborhood: {{city_or_neighborhood||Where should the restaurant be?}}
Date: {{reservation_date||What date do you want?}}
Time window: {{time_window||Ideal time and earliest/latest acceptable time.}}
Party size: {{party_size||How many people?}}
Occasion and vibe: {{occasion_and_vibe||Birthday, date, client dinner, friends, cozy, lively, impressive, low-key, etc.}}
Budget per person: {{budget_per_person||Food and drink budget before tax/tip, if you know it.}}
Dietary needs: {{dietary_needs||Allergies, vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, halal/kosher, dislikes, cuisine preferences.}}
Flexibility and notes: {{flexibility_and_notes||How flexible you are on neighborhood, time, bar seating, waitlist, calling, or backup options.}}On the house. Run it in ChatGPT or Claude, or install it as agent behavior.
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