Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-starred avant-garde experience — edible balloons, tabletop dessert paintings, and multi-sensory courses that redefine dining
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Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-starred avant-garde experience — edible balloons, tabletop dessert paintings, and multi-sensory courses that redefine dining. As a Tock restaurant, Alinea uses a prepaid ticketing model — you purchase your experience upfront, and cancellations release tickets back into the pool. Cancellations are the most reliable way to get a table, which is exactly what ReservationFinder monitors.
Alinea releases reservations 90 days in advance around 11 AM CT. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.
Tickets release on Tock roughly 90 days out. Gallery and Salon menus rotate — the Kitchen Table is the most exclusive. Cancellations get relisted, so check Tock frequently.
Alinea uses Tock's ticketed model — you pay upfront when booking. Cancellations mean refunded tickets become available, so they go fast.
With Pro, set alerts for multiple date ranges at Alinea to maximize your chances of landing a table.
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Alinea is one of Chicago's most sought-after restaurants — grant achatz's three-michelin-starred avant-garde experience — edible balloons, tabletop dessert paintings, and multi-sensory courses that redefine dining. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.
Alinea typically releases reservations 90 days in advance, usually around 11 AM CT. However, cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear on Tock.
Alinea uses Tock for reservations. Note that Tock uses a prepaid/ticketed dining model, so you purchase your reservation upfront. ReservationFinder monitors Tock and sends you a direct booking link when availability opens.
With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: tickets release on tock roughly 90 days out. gallery and salon menus rotate — the kitchen table is the most exclusive. cancellations get relisted, so check tock frequently. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.
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