NYC restaurant reservations
 

How far in advance will most NYC restaurants accept reservations?<BR><BR>Thanks -

Anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. For the really popular ones, like Union Square Cafe, you really have to book 4 weeks out or you're often out of luck.

It depends on the restaurant and the time of year. Peter Luger's can take as long as 6-8 weeks.

Keep in mind, for some of the most popular restaurants (i.e. Nobu, Grammercy Tavern), you must call exactly a month ahead and they often book up an hour or so after they start answering the phone. There are only a few which fall into this category.

It's funny, but I read Bubba's question differently. I thought he/she wanted to know how far in advance a restaurant would allow you to make a reservation. Meaning, could you make one, say six months in advance, if you knew you were planning a special trip? (Maybe I need a reading comprehension course?)<BR><BR>Of course, the short answer would be, it depends. There's no single reservation rule for NYC restaurants, and each place has its own policies.

Keep in mind some will ask you for a credit card when you make your reservation.

Popular restaurants generally allow up to 30 days in advance, many of which that's the only time you can get a reservation at a decent hour. No restaurant has ever asked for a credit card for a reservation in NYC from my personal experience. Sometimes hotels can also get you into popular restauarnts you couldn't otherwise get into. If you have trouble getting a dinner reservation for a special restaurant, go for lunch, much easier to get in. Summer time tends to be a bit easier, many NYers leave town, especially on the weekends. Also Sunday and Monday night tend to be the slow nights.

here's a suggestion....if you go to gramercy tavern, go to the front part to eat (the tavern)...you don't need a reservation, the food is unbelievable, and it's much cheaper than the back restaurant. go, put your names on the list, then go next door to flute (champagne bar) for a drink. a great night in my book!!!