Can a OpenTable review be removed?

Yes — but only reviews that violate OpenTable's published content policy. Honest opinions from real customers generally stay up. Our process identifies the specific policy category, documents the evidence, and submits the report through the correct OpenTable channel.

What if OpenTable denies the removal request?

First-pass denials are common. We appeal with additional evidence or a corrected policy citation, and — where the platform offers one — escalate through the official support channel.

How much does OpenTable review removal cost?

Pay $497 upfront per item, or choose Pay upon removal for $547 per item with $0 due today. Pay upfront. If the specific item is not removed within 90 days of payment, we refund the removal fee to your original payment method. No claim or form needed. We review and issue it within 5 business days. Complex cases involving defamation, legal escalation, coordinated attacks, or many items across platforms are quoted individually through the Custom Care Plan, with their own timeline.

OpenTable Review Removal

OpenTable review removal

Report OpenTable diner reviews that break OpenTable's review terms — defamatory content, spam, compensated posts, conflicts of interest, and false health claims.

OpenTable's content policy

OpenTable publishes its content policy at https://www.opentable.com/c/legal/terms-and-conditions/. Reviews that fall inside a policy category can be reported and, with the right evidence, removed. Reviews that comply with the policy stay up — no service can force OpenTable to remove policy-compliant content.

OpenTable review removal eligibility

May qualify for removal

Illegal, threatening, obscene, racist, defamatory, or libelous content
Commercial solicitation, political campaigning, or spam
Reviews written in exchange for compensation
Conflict of interest (your own restaurant, employer, relative, or a competitor)
False claims of food poisoning or health-code violations

Generally does NOT qualify

Unbiased firsthand opinions about a real meal
Criticism of service, noise, or wait times

Eligibility depends on platform policies, evidence, authenticity, conflicts of interest, prohibited content, and other applicable violations. This list is illustrative — every review is analyzed individually.

How we handle a OpenTable case

1
Analysis
We compare the review against OpenTable's content policy and identify the specific violation category.
2
Evidence packaging
We gather CRM records, screenshots, timestamps, and public-source evidence appropriate for the policy category.
3
Report submission
We submit through OpenTable's official reporting channel with the citation and evidence.
4
Appeals
First-pass denials are appealed with additional evidence or a corrected policy citation.
5
Monitoring
After a removal, we monitor for reposts and coordinated follow-up attacks.

OpenTable review removal FAQs

Can a OpenTable review be removed?: Yes — but only reviews that violate OpenTable's published content policy. Honest opinions from real customers generally stay up. Our process identifies the specific policy category, documents the evidence, and submits the report through the correct OpenTable channel.
How long does OpenTable review removal take?: Most Google removals: 7–21 days. Yelp and other platforms: typically 60–90 days. The platform decides the timing. Complex cases involving defamation, legal escalation, coordinated attacks, or many items across platforms are quoted individually through the Custom Care Plan, with their own timeline.
What if OpenTable denies the removal request?: First-pass denials are common. We appeal with additional evidence or a corrected policy citation, and — where the platform offers one — escalate through the official support channel.
How much does OpenTable review removal cost?: Pay $497 upfront per item, or choose Pay upon removal for $547 per item with $0 due today. Pay upfront. If the specific item is not removed within 90 days of payment, we refund the removal fee to your original payment method. No claim or form needed. We review and issue it within 5 business days. Complex cases involving defamation, legal escalation, coordinated attacks, or many items across platforms are quoted individually through the Custom Care Plan, with their own timeline.

Ready to challenge an OpenTable review?

Submit the review for a free eligibility analysis. Pay upon removal: save a card, pay $0 today, and pay $50 more per item only once each removal is documented. No refund term applies because nothing is charged before removal. Complex cases involving defamation, legal escalation, coordinated attacks, or many items across platforms are quoted individually through the Custom Care Plan, with their own timeline.

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Last reviewed: July 22, 2026 · Reviewed by Editorial Team, Reputation Medics