Some of the DC area’s hottest restaurants can book up in minutes for prime times. Want that coveted Friday at 7 PM reservation? It’s helpful to plan in advance and know exactly when reservations go live. So, we’ve done the legwork for you to find out when some of the area’s most sought-after spots release new reservations. Also keep in mind many places leave space for walk-ins, particularly if they have a bar or patio, and you can set an alert on the major reservation platforms for cancellations.
Albi
1346 Fourth St., SE
Reservations for each month open via Resy on the 1st of the previous month at midnight. For example, November tables open up at midnight on October 1.
Anju
1805 18th St., NW
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 21 days in advance at noon.
The Bazaar by José Andrés
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Reservations open up to 255 days in advance via SevenRooms.
Caruso’s Grocery
914 14th St., SE
Reservations open up via OpenTable 60 days in advance just after midnight.
Causa
920 Blagden Alley, NW
Reservations are released via Tock on a rolling basis two months in advance at 11 AM.
The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley, NW
Reservations are released via Tock on a rolling basis 30 days in advance at noon.
Daru
1451 Maryland Ave., NE
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 30 days in advance at midnight.
The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St, Washington, Va.
Reservations are released via Tock six months in advance at noon on the first of the month. For example, reservations for April will be released October 1 at noon.
Jônt
1904 14th St., NW
The restaurant is moving from Tock to SevenRooms for reservations starting in November. Going forward, reservations will be available two months in advance, on the first Friday of the month, at 1 PM.
L’Ardente
200 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 60 days in advance at midnight.
Lutece
1522 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 30 days in advance at 11 AM.
Maydan
1346 Florida Ave., NW
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 21 days in advance at 10 AM.
Minibar
855 E St., NW
Reservations for each month open on the 1st of the previous month at noon via SevenRooms. For example, November tables open up at noon on October 1.
Oyster Oyster
1440 Eighth St., NW
Reservations for each season are released four times per year via Resy. Seats for September through late November went live in July. December through early March reservations will become available at a yet-to-be-determined date in mid-October. Follow the restaurant’s Instagram page for updates.
Pineapple and Pearls
715 Eighth St., SE
Reservations for each month open via Resy on the 1st of the previous month at noon. For example, November tables open up at noon on October 1.
The Red Hen
1822 First St., NW
Reservations are released via Resy on a rolling basis 30 days in advance at midnight.
Sushi Nakazawa
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Reservations go live via Resy on a rolling basis 14 days in advance at noon.
Sushi Taro Omakase Counter
1503 17th St., NW
Reservations are released one month in advance (for example, October 1 for November 1) at midnight by emailing omakase@sushitaro.com with your name, requested date and time, and party size. Requests are granted based on the order they arrive in the restaurant’s inbox.
Any other restaurants we should add to the list? Email us.
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
