Platform · Michelin-grade tables

Tock reservation alerts, score elite tasting menus.

Tock is where the best tasting menus live — and where cancellations are rarest. ReservationFinder watches continuously so when a prepaid ticket releases, you're the first to know.

· 24/7 monitoring· Email + SMS alerts· Direct booking links· 7-day free trial
§ 01 · Coverage
1,200+
Tock restaurants
24/7
Monitoring
Instant
Alert delivery
§ 02 · Tock SMS

What a Tock SMS is, and how to stop it.

Got a text from Tock and not sure why? Here is what those messages are, where they come from, and how to turn them off without touching your reservation.

  1. 01

    It is reservation texting, not marketing

    Tock uses SMS to confirm a booking, remind you before your seating, and tell you when a restaurant changes or cancels. Each message is tied to a specific reservation rather than a mailing list.

  2. 02

    "Tock SMS communications" is the opt-in wording

    That phrase is the consent language shown at checkout when you agree to receive texts about your booking. Agreeing to it is what starts the messages.

  3. 03

    Unexpected texts usually mean a booking used your number

    If you never opted in yourself, a reservation was most likely made with your phone number — by a dining companion, or by someone mistyping a digit.

  4. 04

    Reply STOP to opt out

    Replying STOP to any Tock message opts that number out. It does not cancel your reservation and it does not stop the email confirmation — the booking is unaffected. Your carrier's standard message rates apply to the texts themselves.

All of the above is about a reservation you already have. Getting one is the harder problem — Tock is where prepaid tasting-menu seats sell out the minute they drop, and cancellations are rarer than on other platforms because of the upfront payment. ReservationFinder watches Tock continuously and alerts you when a seat is released or a cancellation reopens one.

Set up a Tock alert
§ 03 · Comparison

ReservationFinder vs. Tock Waitlist.

FeatureUsTock Waitlist
Monitoring frequencyContinuousNot offered for most restaurants
Ticketed dropsCatch re-releasesManual refresh only
SMS alertsYes (Pro)No
Multi-platformTock + Resy + OpenTable + SevenRoomsTock only
§ 04 · Method

How Tock alerts work.

01

Set your alert

Choose your Tock restaurant, dates, party size, and preferred times.

02

We monitor 24/7

Our system checks Tock around the clock for cancellations and new openings.

03

Get alerted instantly

Receive an email (or SMS with Pro) with a direct link to book on Tock.

§ 05 · In demand

Popular Tock restaurants.

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Alinea

Chicago

Very Hard

The French Laundry

Yountville

Very Hard

Eleven Madison Park

New York

Very Hard

SingleThread

Healdsburg

Very Hard

Smyth

Chicago

Hard

Oriole

Chicago

Hard

Atelier Crenn

San Francisco

Very Hard

minibar

Washington DC

Hard
§ 07 · FAQ

Tock alerts — questions.

How does ReservationFinder monitor Tock restaurants?

ReservationFinder checks Tock restaurant availability around the clock. When a cancellation or new opening appears, we detect it and notify you instantly via email (and SMS with Pro).

Does ReservationFinder need my Tock login?

No. ReservationFinder monitors publicly available availability data. We never ask for or store your Tock credentials. When we find an opening, we send you a direct link to book on Tock yourself.

What types of Tock experiences can you monitor?

We can monitor standard reservations, tasting menus, ticketed experiences, and prepaid dining events on Tock. If it shows availability on exploretock.com, we can track it.

Why is Tock different from other reservation platforms?

Tock specializes in prepaid and ticketed dining experiences, often used by high-end tasting menu restaurants. Many Michelin-starred restaurants use Tock because it reduces no-shows through upfront payment.

Can I track multiple Tock restaurants at once?

Yes! With ReservationFinder Pro ($19.99/month), you can monitor up to 10 Tock restaurants simultaneously, plus follow entire cities to get same-day availability alerts. Basic ($9.99/month) allows up to 4 restaurants.

What is Tock SMS?

Tock SMS is the text messaging Tock uses for reservations — booking confirmations, reminders before your seating, and notices when a restaurant changes or cancels. "Tock SMS communications" is the consent wording you agree to when you opt in during checkout. It is tied to a specific booking rather than a marketing list. Reply STOP to any message to opt out; that does not cancel your reservation, and you will still receive the email confirmation.

How do Tock cancellations work?

When someone cancels a Tock reservation, the spot becomes available again. Tock restaurants often have strict cancellation policies with fees, so cancellations can be less frequent than on other platforms — which makes monitoring even more valuable.

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