FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2014) – Reservations for the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers can now be made online or via mobile devices through OpenTable.

OpenTable, part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), is the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 15 million diners per month via online bookings across approximately 32,000 restaurants. In addition to the company’s website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet’s most popular global and local brands.

“Now our clients have the convenience of making a reservation to dine with us directly through our website or via the OpenTable mobile app in addition to the calling the restaurant directly,” said General Manager Dennis Genge. “This will enable us to better manage our reservation book, streamline our operations and enhance our service levels for our patrons.”

Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 665 million diners around the world.

The Veranda is celebrating 36 years of business in 2014. Located at 2122 Second Street in two turn-of-the-century Victorian homes in downtown Fort Myers, the restaurant features Southern Regional cuisine with a full bar, extensive wine list and first-class service in a romantic setting. The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. A mid-day menu is served Monday through Friday from 2 until 4 p.m. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Private dining is also available from 10 to 400 guests. Live entertainment is featured in the Veranda’s piano lounge Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30. Valet or street parking is available.

For reservations and more information, visit www.verandarestaurant.com.