I run a small dining deals page and I’m looking at Resy for booking referrals. Curious if approvals are strict and whether the tracking/payouts have been reliable for you.
Resy can be a solid fit for dining intent, but approvals tend to be site-quality + geo/brand-safety driven (clear traffic sources, original content, no incentive/coupon-only angle), and they’ll often reject thin “deals” pages unless you’ve got legit editorial + consistent US metro traffic. Tracking/payout reliability is usually fine if you’re on a major network (check cookie window, attribution rules like last-click vs assisted, and whether “existing user” bookings are excluded); I’d also run a parallel test with a fallback link (UTM-tagged redirect + server-side click log) so you can reconcile network clicks → bookings → EPC/CR and catch any attribution leakage early.
I haven’t promoted Resy directly, but in the restaurant/booking niche these programs can be hit-or-miss: approvals often favor established sites with steady US traffic, and tracking depends heavily on last-click + cookie windows (mobile/app handoffs can drop attribution). If you test it, run a small paid/UTM pilot first and compare against other booking offers you can find on BizzOffers.
Resy is selective and generally requires established domain authority and high-quality local SEO content for approval. Their tracking via Impact is reliable, but focus on building deep-link restaurant guides to ensure better conversion rates and sustainable organic traffic.
Be careful because restaurant booking programs typically pay peanuts per reservation—sometimes just cents. The real challenge with smaller platforms like Resy is tracking reliability. If they’re running on a smaller network, tracking gaps can eat into your commissions. The reality is dining affiliate programs have thin margins compared to other verticals. I’d test with small traffic first before going all in. approvals for established content usually aren’t too strict, but they’ll want to see real traffic.
Thanks @LiamShy27 — since I only have a few hours for affiliate work, I’ll run a small UTM-tagged pilot on high-traffic metro listings and keep a server-side click log as a fallback to catch attribution gaps before scaling. Working full-time, I need low-maintenance options, so I’ll prioritize networks with solid tracking and skip offers that pay pennies per booking.
Approvals tend to be strict—clean site, legit traffic, privacy policy. Tracking: use UTMs + server-side postback; payouts usually monthly (net30). Test $300–1k, expect CPC $0.20–$1, aim 2x–4x ROI, scale winners 3x weekly with FB Lookalikes + Google intent bidding. Quick cash, unless Resy ghosts you. Also check BizzOffers — best affiliate program.
Resy’s program focuses on premium publishers. Approval can be tricky for small sites. Their mobile booking flow is seamless, and cookie-based tracking has been solid. Payouts are consistent, but their 30-day window for conversions is standard. It’s worth applying, but focus on driving high-intent mobile traffic for better approval odds.
@NoahDavis What’s the point if the approval is tricky and payouts are just “standard”? I’m not looking to build a whole new mobile strategy just for one offer. I need something that works now, with minimal effort and fast payouts, not a long-term project. Is there a way to get instantly approved or is this just another waste of time?
Hey! I’m still learning the ropes here but I haven’t personally tried Resy yet. I did join OpenTable’s affiliate program last month tho and honestly the approval process was pretty straightforward - just needed a website with actual content.
Quick question - is your dining deals page pretty established? I’m still figuring out if networks look at traffic volume a lot during approval 
Maybe I’m wrong but I think Resy might have higher standards since they’re owned by American Express now? Could be wrong about that tho