Hard to book· Resy· $$$

Raoul's.

SoHo, New York · French

7 tables found today

Last opening seen 0m ago · 206 caught in the last 30 days

The SoHo French bistro institution since 1975 — steak au poivre, a famous off-menu bar burger, and a bohemian dining room that never went out of style

Can’t get a reservation at Raoul's? We monitor Resy 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 Raoul's release reservations?

9:00 AM ET
Release time
30 days
Released in advance
Confirmed
Confidence

Raoul's releases new reservation dates on Resy at 9:00 AM ET, 30 days before the reservation date directly observed by our monitors, which watch this restaurant continuously. Our monitors captured fresh inventory on 10 release days in the last 90 days, most recently on Aug 31.

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

§ 03 · Live signals

What we’re seeing at Raoul's.

206
Slots last 30d
0m ago
Last seen
People watching
Most-common open times
8:45 PM · 9:00 PM · 9:45 PM
Most availability on
Mon · Sun · Thu

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

§ 04 · Recent availability

Tables we’ve caught at Raoul's.

01Sep 13 · 9:00 PMParty of 2
02Oct 9 · 9:15 PMParty of 2
03Oct 9 · 9:45 PMParty of 2
04Sep 24 · 9:00 PMParty of 2
05Sep 24 · 8:45 PMParty of 2
06Sep 24 · 7:15 PMParty of 2
§ 05 · The problem

Why Raoul's is hard to book.

The SoHo French bistro institution since 1975 — steak au poivre, a famous off-menu bar burger, and a bohemian dining room that never went out of style. Reservations on Resy 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 Raoul's reservation.

01

Book exactly 30 days out

Raoul's releases reservations 30 days in advance around 9:00 AM ET. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.

02

Insider tip for Raoul's

Reservations drop at 9:00 AM ET, 30 days out — confirmed by our monitoring. Upstairs and garden tables go first; catch the 9 AM release or use cancellation alerts, and the bar takes walk-ins for the burger.

03

Try bar seating

Many restaurants including Raoul's 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 Raoul's to maximize your chances of landing a table.

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§ 10 · FAQ

Raoul's reservations — questions.

How do I get a reservation at Raoul's?

Set up a ReservationFinder alert for Raoul's. We monitor Resy 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 Resy.

Why is it so hard to get into Raoul's?

Raoul's is one of New York's most sought-after restaurants — the soho french bistro institution since 1975 — steak au poivre, a famous off-menu bar burger, and a bohemian dining room that never went out of style. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.

When does Raoul's release reservations?

Raoul's releases reservations on Resy at 9:00 AM ET, 30 days in advance — confirmed by our monitors, which watch Resy continuously and have captured inventory on 10 release days in the last 90 days. Cancellations also open up throughout the day — our alerts catch those the moment they appear.

What platform does Raoul's use for reservations?

Raoul's uses Resy for reservations. ReservationFinder monitors Resy and sends you a direct booking link when availability opens.

How long does it typically take to get a Raoul's reservation with alerts?

With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: reservations drop at 9:00 am et, 30 days out — confirmed by our monitoring. upstairs and garden tables go first; catch the 9 am release or use cancellation alerts, and the bar takes walk-ins for the burger. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances. Our monitors caught 206 openings here in the last 30 days.