# Zest launches AI agent that finds restaurants and books reservations by text

Zest introduced an AI agent that can search for restaurants and make reservations through text messages. The tool aims to simplify dining planning by handling discovery and booking in a conversational interface. It is another example of AI agents moving into everyday consumer transactions.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/30/zests-new-ai-agent-finds-restaurants-and-books-reservations-over-text/) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:12 +0000