Hard to book· OpenTable· $$$

The Happy Crane.

San Francisco, CA · Chinese

12 tables found today

Last opening seen 0m ago · 402 caught in the last 30 days

A modern Chinese restaurant drawing some of the city's hardest-to-get tables — refined, contemporary cooking in an intimate room

Can’t get a reservation at The Happy Crane? 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 The Happy Crane release reservations?

3:00 PM ET
Release time
30 days
Released in advance
Confirmed
Confidence

The Happy Crane releases new reservation dates on OpenTable at 3:00 PM ET, 30 days before the reservation date directly observed by our monitors, which watch this restaurant continuously. Our monitors captured fresh inventory on 19 release days in the last 90 days, most recently on Aug 20.

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

§ 03 · Live signals

What we’re seeing at The Happy Crane.

402
Slots last 30d
0m ago
Last seen
People watching
Most-common open times
8:45 PM · 8:30 PM · 8:00 PM
Most availability on
Thu · Wed · Tue

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

§ 04 · Recent availability

Tables we’ve caught at The Happy Crane.

01Sep 19 · 8:45 PMParty of 2
02Sep 19 · 8:30 PMParty of 2
03Sep 10 · 7:45 PMParty of 2
04Sep 10 · 7:30 PMParty of 2
05Sep 10 · 7:15 PMParty of 2
06Sep 10 · 7:45 PMParty of 2
§ 05 · The problem

Why The Happy Crane is hard to book.

A modern Chinese restaurant drawing some of the city's hardest-to-get tables — refined, contemporary cooking in an intimate room. 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 The Happy Crane reservation.

01

Book exactly 30 days out

The Happy Crane releases reservations 30 days in advance around 12:00 PM PT. Set your alert to notify you right when new dates drop.

02

Insider tip for The Happy Crane

New dates open at noon PT, about 30 days out — confirmed by our monitoring. The room is small and books fast; be ready at 11:58 AM PT and back it with cancellation alerts.

03

Try bar seating

Many restaurants including The Happy Crane 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 The Happy Crane to maximize your chances of landing a table.

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§ 10 · FAQ

The Happy Crane reservations — questions.

How do I get a reservation at The Happy Crane?

Set up a ReservationFinder alert for The Happy Crane. 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 The Happy Crane?

The Happy Crane is one of San Francisco's most sought-after restaurants — a modern chinese restaurant drawing some of the city's hardest-to-get tables — refined, contemporary cooking in an intimate room. Tables book up within minutes of release, and cancellations are the primary way most diners get in.

When does The Happy Crane release reservations?

The Happy Crane releases reservations on OpenTable at 3:00 PM ET, 30 days in advance — confirmed by our monitors, which watch OpenTable continuously and have captured inventory on 19 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 The Happy Crane use for reservations?

The Happy Crane 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 The Happy Crane reservation with alerts?

With ReservationFinder alerts, you'll be notified the moment a table opens. Pro tip: new dates open at noon pt, about 30 days out — confirmed by our monitoring. the room is small and books fast; be ready at 11:58 am pt and back it with cancellation alerts. Being flexible with dates and times significantly improves your chances. Our monitors caught 402 openings here in the last 30 days.