The 100 hardest tables in the world, and the minute they open
At these restaurants the tables are gone within minutes of release. Each one releases them at a set moment: a number of days ahead, or a set day each month or week. Hard to Book lists them, ranked, with the moment in your own time zone and a source for every rule.
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The 100 hardest tables to book in the world
The top 100 restaurants worldwide that release their tables at a set, timed moment, ranked by the Hard to Book score: World's 50 Best, Michelin stars, and how often the press names it among the hardest reservations. Times are the restaurant's local time; the last column counts down in yours.
| # | Restaurant | Tables open | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AtomixNew York, United States · ★★ | the 1st at 15:00, next monthTock · local time | … |
| 2 | The French LaundryYountville, United States · ★★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthTock · local time | … |
| 3 | AlineaChicago, United States · ★★ | the 15th at 11:00, 2 months outOpenTable · local time | … |
| 4 | DiverXOMadrid, Spain · ★★★ | 90 days ahead at 00:00Own site · local time | … |
| 5 | HayatoLos Angeles, United States · ★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthTock · local time | … |
| 6 | SingleThreadHealdsburg, United States · ★★★ | the 1st at 09:00, next monthOpenTable · local time | … |
| 7 | CoteNew York, United States · ★ | 30 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 8 | FrantzénStockholm, Sweden · ★★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthOwn site · local time | … |
| 9 | n/nakaLos Angeles, United States · ★ | Sundays at 10:00, 35 days outTock · local time | … |
| 10 | SemmaNew York, United States · ★ | 15 days ahead at 09:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 11 | SeptimeParis, France · ★ | 21 days ahead at 10:00Zenchef · local time | … |
| 12 | SornBangkok, Thailand · ★★★ | the 25th at 12:00, next monthTableCheck · local time | … |
| 13 | TorrisiNew York, United States · ★ | 30 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 14 | QuintonilMexico City, Mexico · ★★ | the 1st at 00:00, 2 months outTock · local time | … |
| 15 | SomniLos Angeles, United States · ★★★ | the first weekday at 13:00, next monthResy · local time | … |
| 16 | 4 Charles Prime RibNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 17 | BungalowNew York, United States | 20 days ahead at 11:00Resy · local time | … |
| 18 | CarboneNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 19 | KasamaChicago, United States · ★★ | 42 days ahead at 12:00OpenTable · local time | … |
| 20 | minibar by José AndrésWashington, United States · ★★ | the 1st at 12:00, next monthOpenTable · local time | … |
| 21 | Monkey BarNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 22 | NarisawaTokyo, Japan · ★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthOmakase · local time | … |
| 23 | Tatiana by Kwame OnwuachiNew York, United States | 28 days ahead at 12:00Resy · local time | … |
| 24 | Via CarotaNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 25 | Bangkok Supper ClubNew York, United States | 28 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 26 | Don AngieNew York, United States | 7 days ahead at 09:00OpenTable · local time | … |
| 27 | Ha's Snack BarNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 12:00Resy · local time | … |
| 28 | I CavalliniNew York, United States | 14 days ahead at 08:00Resy · local time | … |
| 29 | The Four HorsemenNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 07:00Resy · local time | … |
| 30 | Le BernardinNew York, United States · ★★★ | the 1st at 07:00, next monthResy · local time | … |
| 31 | SazenkaTokyo, Japan · ★★★ | the 1st at 05:00, 2 months outTableCheck · local time | … |
| 32 | BenuSan Francisco, United States · ★★★ | 30 days ahead at 10:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 33 | SmythChicago, United States · ★★★ | 90 days ahead at 12:00Tock · local time | … |
| 34 | SézanneTokyo, Japan | the 1st at 10:00, 2 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 35 | EverChicago, United States · ★★ | the first Tuesday at 09:00, 2 months outOpenTable · local time | … |
| 36 | Golden DinerNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 37 | Lazy BearSan Francisco, United States · ★★ | the 15th at 10:00, next monthTock · local time | … |
| 38 | Le Veau d'OrNew York, United States | 14 days ahead at 09:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 39 | SomssiNew York, United States | 14 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 40 | TheodoraNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 41 | BongNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 42 | BorgoNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 43 | LeiNew York, United States | 14 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 44 | LiliaNew York, United States | 28 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 45 | Pizzeria SeiLos Angeles, United States | 7 days ahead at 12:00DoorDash Reservations · local time | … |
| 46 | WingHong Kong, Hong Kong | 28 days ahead at 00:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 47 | El Celler de Can RocaGirona, Spain · ★★★ | the 1st at 00:00, 11 months outOwn site · local time | … |
| 48 | Eleven Madison ParkNew York, United States · ★★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthResy · local time | … |
| 49 | Osteria FrancescanaModena, Italy · ★★★ | the first weekday at 10:00, 6 months outOwn site · local time | … |
| 50 | ZénSingapore, Singapore · ★★★ | the 1st at 10:00, next monthOwn site · local time | … |
| 51 | KeiParis, France · ★★★ | the first Tuesday at 09:30, 2 months outTheFork · local time | … |
| 52 | MirazurMenton, France · ★★★ | the first Monday at 09:00, 4 months outOwn site · local time | … |
| 53 | Nihonryori RyuGinTokyo, Japan · ★★★ | the 1st at 12:00, 2 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 54 | AskaNew York, United States · ★★ | the 1st at 12:00, next monthOpenTable · local time | … |
| 55 | Chez FifiNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 10:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 56 | DhamakaNew York, United States | 7 days ahead at 09:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 57 | Ginza ShinoharaTokyo, Japan · ★★ | the 25th at 00:00, 3 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 58 | Good Time Country BuffetNew York, United States | 15 days ahead at 18:00Resy · local time | … |
| 59 | KilnSan Francisco, United States · ★★ | the 1st at 12:00, next monthTock · local time | … |
| 60 | Le Café Louis VuittonNew York, United States | 28 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 61 | LiathDublin, Ireland · ★★ | 42 days ahead at 09:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 62 | Midsummer HouseCambridge, United Kingdom · ★★ | the 1st at 09:00, 3 months outOwn site · local time | … |
| 63 | Mother WolfLos Angeles, United States | 14 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 64 | Odo East VillageNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 65 | PennyNew York, United States | 14 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 66 | The DevonshireLondon, United Kingdom | Thursdays at 10:30, 21 days outDesignMyNight · local time | … |
| 67 | Trattoria BruttoLondon, United Kingdom | 14 days ahead at 09:00OpenTable · local time | … |
| 68 | Café des MinistèresParis, France | 21 days ahead at 19:30Zenchef · local time | … |
| 69 | Le Cheval d'OrParis, France | 14 days ahead at 19:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 70 | Nishiazabu Sushi ShinTokyo, Japan · ★★ | the 20th at 16:00, next monthOmakase · local time | … |
| 71 | Raoul'sNew York, United States | 30 days ahead at 08:00Resy · local time | … |
| 72 | Sushi KanesakaTokyo, Japan · ★★ | the 1st at 16:00, 2 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 73 | Sushi TetsuLondon, United Kingdom | Mondays at 12:00, 13 days outSevenRooms · local time | … |
| 74 | AloToronto, Canada · ★ | the first Tuesday at 10:00, 2 months outOpenTable · local time | … |
| 75 | Crown ShyNew York, United States · ★ | 28 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 76 | EMiMadrid, Spain · ★ | the 1st at 09:00, next monthOwn site · local time | … |
| 77 | Gramercy TavernNew York, United States · ★ | 28 days ahead at 12:00Own site · local time | … |
| 78 | JUANew York, United States · ★ | 21 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 79 | NōksuNew York, United States · ★ | 30 days ahead at 12:00Resy · local time | … |
| 80 | State Bird ProvisionsSan Francisco, United States · ★ | 30 days ahead at 12:00OpenTable · local time | … |
| 81 | Sushi HashimotoTokyo, Japan · ★ | the 5th at 12:00, 2 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 82 | Andrew EdmundsLondon, United Kingdom | 30 days ahead at 17:30Own site · local time | … |
| 83 | Armando al PantheonRome, Italy | 30 days ahead at 00:00Own site · local time | … |
| 84 | AtticaMelbourne, Australia | 90 days ahead at 09:00OpenTable · local time | … |
| 85 | CarboneMiami, United States | 30 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 86 | Chuka Soba TomitaMatsudo, Japan | Tuesdays at 12:30, 7 days outOmakase · local time | … |
| 87 | Chukasoba Ginza HachigouTokyo, Japan | Saturdays at 09:00, 8 days outTableCheck · local time | … |
| 88 | Ci SiamoNew York, United States | 28 days ahead at 12:00SevenRooms · local time | … |
| 89 | FiredoorSydney, Australia | the first Wednesday at 12:00, 5 months outSevenRooms · local time | … |
| 90 | FunkeLos Angeles, United States | 7 days ahead at 09:00Resy · local time | … |
| 91 | Iida ShoutenYugawara, Japan | Sundays at 16:00, 6 days outOmakase · local time | … |
| 92 | Japanese Soba Noodles TsutaTokyo, Japan | Tuesdays at 11:00, 12 days outOmakase · local time | … |
| 93 | KisaNew York, United States | 15 days ahead at 00:00Resy · local time | … |
| 94 | Laser WolfNew York, United States | 21 days ahead at 10:00Resy · local time | … |
| 95 | Le Manoir aux Quat'SaisonsGreat Milton, United Kingdom | the 1st at 09:00, 3 months outSevenRooms · local time | … |
| 96 | MaaemoOslo, Norway | the 1st at 12:00, 2 months outTock · local time | … |
| 97 | Shinbashi ShimizuTokyo, Japan | 7 days ahead at 12:00TableCheck · local time | … |
| 98 | Sushi MasatoBangkok, Thailand | the 15th at 00:00, 3 months outTableCheck · local time | … |
| 99 | TeruzushiKitakyushu, Japan | the 1st at 12:30, 2 months outOmakase · local time | … |
| 100 | Yoshii's OmakaseSydney, Australia | the 1st at 12:00, next monthSevenRooms · local time | … |
Browse
By region
- North America 59 restaurants
- Europe 19 restaurants
- Asia 18 restaurants
- Oceania 3 restaurants
- Latin America 1 restaurants
By country
- United States 58 restaurants
- Japan 14 restaurants
- United Kingdom 6 restaurants
- France 5 restaurants
- Australia 3 restaurants
- Spain 3 restaurants
- Italy 2 restaurants
- Thailand 2 restaurants
By booking platform
- Resy 35 restaurants
- SevenRooms 13 restaurants
- Omakase 11 restaurants
- OpenTable 11 restaurants
- Own site 11 restaurants
- Tock 9 restaurants
- TableCheck 5 restaurants
- Zenchef 2 restaurants
- DesignMyNight 1 restaurants
- DoorDash Reservations 1 restaurants
- TheFork 1 restaurants
How to use it
- Open the restaurant and enter the date you want. The page tells you the moment those tables are released, in your time zone and the restaurant's.
- Have an account on the booking platform, signed in and with a card saved, before the release. The first minute decides.
- If you miss it, the waitlist and walk-in notes on each page are the second chance.