Here Are The Hardest Reservations To Get At US Restaurants
NEWS
By SERA PARRIS
Rao's
Located in Harlem, New York, Rao's is an ultra-exclusive joint open since 1896 that has tables booked indefinitely by celebs and NYC's upper crust, including Mafia members.
Since a good number of the tables are permanently reserved for regulars, securing a spot at one of the fewer than a dozen that remain is really the luck of the draw.
Alinea
A Chicago culinary gem with a three-star Michelin rating, Alinea has diners booking at least two months in advance for table seating. It uses a rotating reservation schedule.
Usually, on the 15th of each month, you can choose a pre-paid dining slot for two months out. Occasionally there are random open weekday reservations available around 5 p.m.
Delilah
Located in the Wynn Las Vegas Casino and Resort, Delilah's artsy décor exudes old Hollywood glam. Booking a table is tricky, as it's a favorite among the rich and famous.
You can try your luck by contacting the concierge directly for available seating, or you can look online to see if anything is available during non-peak hours.
House Of Prime Rib
This old-English-style spot in San Francisco has had a reputation of serving top-tier quality meat (particularly its prime rib) and yummy cuisine since the 1940s.
Reservations at this Bay-area gem are slated for one year in advance, so you can always call ahead to see if anyone has canceled, or you can try your luck at a walk-in experience.
Fives Bar
Fives Bar is an oyster raw bar and cocktail lounge in New Orleans' French Quarter with dazzling décor and an intimate setting that makes scoring a reservation tricky.
Often, you can find available time slots on Resy for both the bar and table seating from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Beyond that, you can try walk-in dining and waitlisting.