Hard to book· OpenTable· $$$$

Daniel.

Upper East Side, New York · French

30 tables found today

Last opening seen 18h ago · 1,000 caught in the last 30 days

Daniel Boulud's flagship French restaurant — two Michelin stars, classic haute cuisine with dishes like the duo of beef and truffle-crusted cod

Can’t get a reservation at Daniel? We monitor OpenTable around the clock. When a table opens, you get an email with a direct link to book.

§ 01 · Quick facts
24/7
Monitoring
Instant
Alert delivery
30 days
Booking window
§ 02 · Release schedule

When does Daniel release reservations?

8:30 PM ET
Release time
59 days
Released in advance
Inferred
Confidence

Daniel releases new reservation dates on OpenTable at 8:30 PM ET, 59 days before the reservation date estimated from our capture history — treat as approximate. Our monitors captured fresh inventory on 3 release days in the last 90 days, most recently on Aug 15.

Miss the drop? Cancellations surface all day long — that’s what the alerts are for.

§ 03 · Live signals

What we’re seeing at Daniel.

1000
Slots last 30d
18h ago
Last seen
People watching
Most-common open times
9:30 PM · 9:15 PM · 9:00 PM
Most availability on
Wed · Thu · Tue

Numbers from our last 30 days of monitoring, refreshed every 5 minutes.

§ 04 · Recent availability

Tables we’ve caught at Daniel.

01Oct 17 · 9:30 PMParty of 2
02Oct 17 · 9:30 PMParty of 2
03Oct 17 · 9:15 PMParty of 2
04Oct 17 · 9:15 PMParty of 2
05Oct 17 · 9:00 PMParty of 2
06Oct 17 · 9:00 PMParty of 2
§ 05 · The problem

Why Daniel is hard to book.

Daniel Boulud's flagship French restaurant — two Michelin stars, classic haute cuisine with dishes like the duo of beef and truffle-crusted cod. Reservations on OpenTable open 30 days in advance and typically sell out within minutes. Cancellations are the most reliable way to get a table — which is exactly what we monitor.

§ 06 · How to get in

Tips for a Daniel reservation.

01

Book exactly 30 days out

Daniel releases reservations 30 days in advance around 10 AM ET. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.

02

Insider tip for Daniel

Book 30 days out on OpenTable. The bar lounge offers walk-in dining with a more casual menu. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are easiest to secure.

03

Try bar seating

Many restaurants including Daniel offer their full menu at the bar with less competition for seats.

04

Set multiple alerts

With Pro, set alerts for multiple date ranges at Daniel to maximize your chances of landing a table.

§ 07 · Keep searching smart

Don't chase Daniel in isolation.

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§ 10 · FAQ

Daniel reservations — questions.

How do I get a reservation at Daniel?

Set up a ReservationFinder alert for Daniel. We monitor OpenTable around the clock and notify you instantly when a table opens — whether it's a new release or a cancellation. You can then book directly on OpenTable.

Why is it so hard to get into Daniel?

Daniel is one of New York's most sought-after restaurants — daniel boulud's flagship french restaurant — two michelin stars, classic haute cuisine with dishes like the duo of beef and truffle-crusted cod. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.

When does Daniel release reservations?

Daniel typically releases reservations on OpenTable around 8:30 PM ET, about 59 days in advance, based on our capture history. Cancellations happen throughout the day — our 24/7 monitoring catches these the moment they appear.

What platform does Daniel use for reservations?

Daniel uses OpenTable for reservations. ReservationFinder monitors OpenTable and sends you a direct booking link when availability opens.

How long does it typically take to get a Daniel reservation with alerts?

With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: book 30 days out on opentable. the bar lounge offers walk-in dining with a more casual menu. tuesday and wednesday evenings are easiest to secure. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances.