Last minute restaurant suggestions for NYC
I'm traveling to NYC next weekend, and tried to make dinner reservations weeks ago, but have had so much trouble. Any suggestions for really good places that would accept walk-ins (such as the casual side at gramercy tavern-- we have walked in and gotten a table in the past) or last minute reservations? Would love to try ABC Kitchen, del posto, Barbuto, etc.
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marynnOctober 5, 2014
The Clam, Ivan Ramen (not the Slurp Shop). Plus Ivan is close to Russ and Daughters so you can pick up some appetizing.
ATG117October 5, 2014
Be nice to the host and try to grab a seat at a bar, if you can't score a table. You can also check out the newly launched Resy.
QueenSashyOctober 5, 2014
Restaurants often have cancelations, so arm yourself with the phone number of your target restaurants and try calling around noon time or in the afternoon, and you might get a table of your dreams. Opentable will also have more openings a day or two before, as the cancelations come in.
PegeenOctober 4, 2014
If you can be flexible, you'd be surprised. But ideally, you need to show up in person (vs Open Table or other apps). Thurs, Fri and Sat nights are difficult. You may need to do some zooming around town. Be sure you're familiar with the cab situation. (Check out the articles in the little side panel.)
http://nymag.com/news/features/taxi-hailing-apps-2014-7
http://nymag.com/news/features/taxi-hailing-apps-2014-7
ChezHenryOctober 4, 2014
Babbo, Mario Batalis flagship. At 5:30, you can get in and grab one of a few tables in the bar area, or a couple of spots for dinner at the bar. There are no reservations for these seats, as the turn over during the night you can grab one.
If there are just 2 of you, you can get seated at the bar at Union Square Cafe, Gotham Bar & Grill, ABC Kitchen, Lafayette, Lure Fish Bar, and many other great restaurants. I live in Manhattan, and my wife and I have eaten at all of these places and many more, without reservations for an unplanned night out.
If there are just 2 of you, you can get seated at the bar at Union Square Cafe, Gotham Bar & Grill, ABC Kitchen, Lafayette, Lure Fish Bar, and many other great restaurants. I live in Manhattan, and my wife and I have eaten at all of these places and many more, without reservations for an unplanned night out.
amysarahOctober 3, 2014
If you're willing to eat really early or late (like 6 or 10 pm), your last minute chances are better. But I'd call several places directly - ask to be on their waiting list if there's a cancellation. Person to person, odds are best, I've found - and obviously, the more flexible you are about time, the better your chances. Are you only interested in Manhattan?
JulieOctober 3, 2014
Northern Spy is one of my favorites. They take reservations but always save some tables for walk-ins.
Felicia M.October 3, 2014
Budget, party size and location? Or ambience I guess
gritsannegreensOctober 3, 2014
3 people, nothing super expensive but it will be a vacation! Staying near gramercy.
ChefJuneOctober 3, 2014
Sometimes its easier to make last minute reservations when some folks have canceled the rezzies they've double booked... (bad people!!!) Or you could try again today for next weekend. I always prefer to make a reservation even if it's only a couple of hours ahead. Are you trying on Open Table or by calling the restaurants?
gritsannegreensOctober 3, 2014
I've mainly been going through open table but I might have more luck calling?? I'll give that a try. Thanks!
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