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They can be, especially at low volume. But many restaurants outgrow purely basic tools once service complexity increases.

No. It can be useful. The question is whether it is the best fit for a site-first WordPress strategy.

Many restaurants switch because they want tighter WordPress integration and more control over the on-site booking experience.

Yes, especially when they include operational controls instead of just simple form capture.

The biggest difference is who controls the booking relationship and where the reservation happens.

Because they let the restaurant keep more value from the demand its own marketing already creates.

Because the website is already doing the hard work of attracting the guest. The restaurant should capture that value directly.

No. It can still fit restaurants that depend heavily on platform visibility. But it is often weaker for site-first ownership.

It should reinforce trust, reduce friction, and keep the guest inside a branded flow.