Restaurant Reservation Apps and Websites

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Unless you’re planning well in advance or have serious connections with the chef, it can be difficult to get into the best restaurants in town.

But thanks to new apps and websites that block same-day openings, getting a last-minute reservation can be quick and easy.

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The only drawback is that you will have to pay reservation fees.

But if you’re willing to shell out some cash to avoid those blackouts and impress your date, here’s a list of the best last-minute booking apps and websites.

I know the chef

I know the chef looks for tables during prime time in new york, miami and chicago.

The website is like a concierge service, offering you the option to create a profile based on your preferences.

You can select your favorite drink options, your favorite dessert options, and your preferred seating arrangement.

I know chef has several membership options: a 20-day trial for $19.99, a quarterly membership for $70, a yearly membership for $250, and a yearly elite membership for $500 (for full refunds on cancellations). membership gives you access to unlimited bookings.

killer rezzy

killer rezzy lists restaurants in new york for $25. top tables include balthazar, abc kitchen, and gotham bar & grill.

They also have a special table for two sections for intimate gatherings and a selection of the staff’s favorite restaurants.

resistant

in new york and los angeles, resy (created by eater co-founder ben leventhal) offers access to last-minute restaurants for between $10 and $50.

Sometimes, if the demand isn’t too high, you can access reservations for free.

table8

table8, available in san francisco, miami, los angeles, washington dc and chicago, partners with the best restaurants to offer tables during peak times.

You can also get VIP access to restaurants that offer select seating for table8 members.

Rates typically range from $1-$30 per booking and are dependent on demand during the day and time selected.

table connoisseur

This Chicago-based app offers daily deals on new restaurant openings exclusively for Table Expert members and 30% off your food when you reserve a table. the reservation fee is $5.

zurvu

zurvu searches opentable to find daily vacancies. it also offers exclusive tables with its associated restaurants. They have automatic waiting lists if you don’t see a reservation you’d like, and the fee to reserve a table is only $5.

if you don’t want to pay a fee, try:

hot tables

part of opentable, hot tables finds restaurant cancellations in new york, houston and los angeles and posts them in real time to help you secure a last minute opening.

open

opentable is the original restaurant reservation site. It has the most participating restaurants in the world and reservations are free.

table wipe

tablesweep, a free service, scans entire restaurants in opentable every five seconds to list reservations that open immediately. They look for restaurants anywhere from the United States to Acapulco. the only drawback is that you can only search for a specific restaurant, so it’s best to come here if you already have a place in mind.

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