Los Angeles guide

The hardest reservations in Los Angeles, and how to get one

Los Angeles splits two ways. Neighborhood rooms release two to four weeks out, often at midnight or 10am, and hold real space for walk-ins. The tasting counters release a whole month at once on the first of the month and sell out within the hour.

Because so many LA rooms keep walk-in seats, an alert here is less about the drop and more about catching the day-of cancellation that lets you skip the line. At the toughest rooms those openings last minutes, which is exactly what Concierge is for.

The tables everyone wants, hardest first

Every room below can be watched in Biter. Set an alert for the nights you want and Concierge tells you the moment a seat opens, so the drop time becomes optional and the cancellation becomes yours.

  1. Dunsmoor

    Extremely hard

    Glassell ParkBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    one month ahead

    Prime-time tables go weeks out; the attached wine bar is walk-in with a short menu.

    Set an alert in Biter

  2. Kato

    Very hard

    777 S Alameda StBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  3. Somni

    Very hard

    West HollywoodBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    first weekday of the month at 1pm, a month ahead

    Fourteen seats and one seating a night; a cancellation watch is the only way in late.

    Set an alert in Biter

  4. Quarter Sheets

    Very hard

    Echo ParkBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    two weeks ahead at 9am

    Tables disappear within minutes; walk-ins still happen with an hour-plus wait.

    Set an alert in Biter

  5. Hermon's

    Very hard

    Highland ParkBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    two weeks ahead at 10am

    The 18-seat bar is walk-in only; be there right before the 5pm opening.

    Set an alert in Biter

  6. Nobu Malibu

    Very hard

    22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, MalibuBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  7. Bar di Bello

    Hard

    Silver LakeBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    two weeks ahead at midnight

    Day-of cancellations free up slots; walk in before 5pm for a table.

    Set an alert in Biter

  8. Pasta|Bar

    Hard

    16101 Ventura Blvd, EncinoBooks on SevenRooms

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  9. Donna's

    Hard

    Echo ParkBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    28 days ahead at 10am

    A large share of the room is walk-in; the 5:30pm opening is the moment.

    Set an alert in Biter

  10. The Jazz Café at Cipriani Beverly Hills

    Hard

    362 N Camden Dr, Beverly HillsBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  11. Lielle

    Hard

    9575 W Pico BlvdBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  12. Dudley Market

    Hard

    9 Dudley Ave, VeniceBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  13. RVR

    Hard

    1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VeniceBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  14. Anajak Thai Cuisine

    Hard

    14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman OaksBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  15. MUSE Santa Monica

    Hard

    108 W Channel Rd, Santa MonicaBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  16. Bad Roman

    Hard

    Beverly HillsBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    30 days ahead at midnight

    Same-day cancellations are common; bar seating takes walk-ins at opening.

    Set an alert in Biter

  17. Camphor

    Hard

    923 E 3rd StBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  18. Providence

    Hard

    HollywoodBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    up to two months ahead

    Book far out, then watch for an earlier date to open rather than waiting.

    Set an alert in Biter

  19. Vespertine

    Hard

    3599 Hayden Ave, Culver CityBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  20. Bestia

    Hard

    2121 E 7th PlBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  21. Bavel

    Hard

    500 Mateo StBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  22. République

    Hard

    624 S La Brea AveBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  23. Baldi at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

    Hard

    9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly HillsBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  24. Dan Tana's

    Hard

    9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West HollywoodBooks on SevenRooms

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  25. Musso & Frank Grill

    Hard

    6667 Hollywood BlvdBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  26. San Damián

    Hard

    1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VeniceBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  27. Lapaba

    Hard

    558 S Western AveBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  28. The Mulberry LA

    Hard

    1800 Sawtelle BlvdBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  29. Funke

    Hard

    9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly HillsBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  30. Saffy's

    Hard

    4845 Fountain AveBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  31. Baroo

    Hard

    905 E 2nd StBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  32. La Dolce Vita

    Hard

    9785 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly HillsBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  33. Mother Wolf

    Hard

    1545 Wilcox AveBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  34. SELINE

    Hard

    3110 Main St, Santa MonicaBooks on SevenRooms

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  35. Antico Nuovo

    Hard

    4653 Beverly BlvdBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  36. Budonoki

    Hard

    654 N Virgil AveBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  37. Hatchet Hall

    Hard

    12517 Washington BlvdBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  38. Craig's

    Hard

    8826 Melrose Ave, West HollywoodBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  39. Felix Trattoria

    Hard

    1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, VeniceBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  40. Osteria Mozza

    Hard

    6602 Melrose AveBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  41. Élephante

    Hard

    1332 2nd St, Santa MonicaBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  42. Il Pastaio

    Hard

    400 N Canon Dr, Beverly HillsBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  43. Cobi's

    Hard

    2104 Main St, Santa MonicaBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  44. Quarters Korean BBQ

    Hard

    3465 W 6th StBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  45. Lucia LA

    Hard

    351 N Fairfax AveBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  46. The Benjamin Hollywood

    Hard

    7174 Melrose AveBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  47. Marvito

    Hard

    1113 N Harper Ave, West HollywoodBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  48. Oste

    Hard

    8142 W 3rd StBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  49. Marvin

    Hard

    8114 Beverly BlvdBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  50. All Time

    Hard

    2040 Hillhurst AveBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  51. Majordomo

    Hard

    1725 Naud StBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  52. Ospi Venice

    Hard

    2025 Pacific Ave, VeniceBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  53. Rumi's Kitchen Century City

    Hard

    10250 Santa Monica BlvdBooks on OpenTable

    Best time to try

    No set release; tables appear as they free up

  54. Skywalker Grill

    Hard

    Exposition ParkBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    booked months out; cancelled tables return day-of

    The only realistic path is a day-of cancellation or the small walk-in bar.

    Set an alert in Biter

  55. Pizzeria Sei

    Hard

    PalmsBooks on SevenRooms

    Best time to try

    rolling, one week ahead at noon

    Walk-in seats open up after 8pm; double-check which of the two locations you booked.

    Set an alert in Biter

  56. Wilde's

    Hard

    Los FelizBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    two weeks ahead at 10am

    Half the room is held for walk-ins; arrive by 5pm on a weekday for the first seating.

    Set an alert in Biter

  57. Holbox (tasting menu)

    Hard

    Historic South CentralBooks on Resy

    Best time to try

    the 1st of the month at 11am for the following month

    Wednesday and Thursday nights only, so the two dates sell out together.

    Set an alert in Biter

  58. Sushi Kaneyoshi

    Hard

    Little TokyoBooks on SevenRooms

    Best time to try

    the 1st of the month at 3pm

    Seats vanish in minutes; the sister bar Sawa next door is easier.

    Set an alert in Biter

Just as hard, booked elsewhere

These rooms book somewhere Concierge does not cover yet. They are listed so the picture of the city is complete.

  • N/Naka

    Hard

    Culver CityTock

    Best time to try

    Sundays at 10am, a month ahead

    Tock only, which Concierge does not watch yet; email about cancellations.

  • Hayato

    Hard

    DowntownTock

    Best time to try

    the 1st of the month at 10am

    Seven seats a night on Tock, outside what Concierge watches today.

About this list

Difficulty ratings reflect how often Biter finds these rooms fully booked at dinner. Release windows and walk-in notes are as reported by The Infatuation: The Toughest Reservations In LA Right Now (updated October 14, 2026), checked on October 15, 2026. Restaurants change their windows without notice, so treat a drop time as the best moment to try, not a promise. An alert does not need one. Our research method explains how we handle unknown timing.

Before you set an alert

Does Biter book the table for me?

No. Biter finds the opening and sends you straight to it on Resy, OpenTable or SevenRooms, where you confirm the reservation in your own account under the restaurant’s normal terms. Biter never holds, buys or resells reservations.

Can I watch a restaurant I saved from TikTok or Instagram?

Yes. Anything on your Hitlist that takes reservations on Resy, OpenTable or SevenRooms can be watched. Open the restaurant in Biter and set the alert from there.

Is an alert a guaranteed reservation?

No. An alert means a matching table was available when Biter checked. Popular openings can be claimed by someone else within seconds, which is why Concierge checks so often and sends you directly to the booking page.

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