Dinner rush meets the phone rush
The host is seating guests and the phone keeps ringing. Give callers a welcome while your team focuses on service.
Debbie.bot · Coming soon
AI Phone Answering for Restaurants
Serve the table. Debbie serves up a hello.
Keep phone inquiries from interrupting the dining room, whether callers want a reservation, your hours, or an event conversation.
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Sound familiar?
The same questions keep coming
Hours, location, and reservation procedures don’t need to pull someone off the floor. Share your restaurant’s approved answers.
Large-party inquiries need more than voicemail
Capture party size, preferred date, and the type of event so your team can respond. Don’t promise availability or unverified dietary accommodations.
Why a 24/7 AI receptionist?
Answers every call, 24/7
Day, night, and weekends: a welcome for your callers.
Books appointments
Reservations and event consultations through your approved calendar
Qualifies leads
Party size, preferred date, and dining or event inquiry
Answers FAQs
Opening hours, location, and approved reservation information
Owner summaries
Email conversation summaries for your team.
Texts back
Coming soonText-back for missed calls (coming soon).
Texting features are coming soon, pending carrier registration. Calendar compatibility and transfers are confirmed during setup. Debbie takes a message or transfers the call to your team.
The front-desk face-off
People bring a personal touch. Debbie brings around-the-clock phone coverage. Here’s what each needs.
| The lineup | Debbie.bot | Full-time receptionist | Part-time receptionist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages | $297/mo launch price | $17.90/hr or $37,230/yr median pay | Typically ~half the hours, still payroll taxes and training |
| Health insurance | No employee health plan | Benefits depend on the employer | Benefits depend on eligibility |
| Payroll taxes | No employee payroll for Debbie | 7.65% employer FICA | 7.65% employer FICA |
| PTO / sick days | Never calls in sick | Time off needs a coverage plan | Time off needs a coverage plan |
| Training | Business setup and updates still matter | Onboarding and ongoing training | Onboarding and ongoing training |
| Turnover | No employee replacement hiring | Replacement hiring when staff leave | Replacement hiring when staff leave |
| Breaks / lunch | No lunch break required | Someone needs to cover the desk | Someone needs to cover the desk |
| Friday pizza parties | No pizza required | A slice is always appreciated | Save them a slice, too |
| Holidays | Works holidays | Schedule holiday coverage | Schedule holiday coverage |
| After-hours / weekend coverage | 24/7/365 call answering | Extra staffing or a separate service | Outside scheduled hours needs coverage |
Wage source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 (national receptionist median, not an industry-specific quote). Employer FICA: 7.65% under federal law (Social Security up to the applicable wage base, plus Medicare). Other employment costs and benefits vary.
Debbie’s informational launch pricing: $297/mo + $297 setup fee, waived with a 14-day free trial with card on file. Cancel anytime from your account; no long-term contract. Debbie is an AI assistant, not a human employee; service interruptions and AI errors can occur.
Give Debbie a ring!
877-ILUVDEBBIE(877) 458-8332“Hi, this is Debbie, an AI assistant for your business. This call may be recorded. How can I help?”
Debbie is an AI assistant. Calls are recorded.