How to Get Reservations at the Hardest Tables in America

City-by-city guides to scoring tables at the most sought-after restaurants — plus tips that actually work.

Chicago

Chicago punches above its weight when it comes to world-class dining. The city has more James Beard …

New York City has the most competitive restaurant reservation scene in the United States — and it's …

Los Angeles has transformed into one of America's great dining cities. The combination of celebrity …

San Francisco's dining scene is world-class, anchored by Michelin-starred fine dining, beloved neigh…

Miami's dining scene has exploded over the past decade, transforming from a nightlife-first city int…

Washington DC has one of the most underrated dining scenes in the country. The 14th Street corridor,…

Boston's dining scene is anchored by acclaimed chef-driven restaurants, an outstanding seafood tradi…

Nashville has undergone a dramatic culinary transformation over the past decade. What was once a hot…

Austin's dining scene has grown dramatically alongside the city's tech boom, attracting high-profile…

Seattle has a dining scene that punches above its weight — anchored by legendary fine dining institu…

Las Vegas has evolved far beyond its buffet-and-steakhouse roots into a legitimate fine dining desti…

Atlanta has quietly become one of the South's best dining cities, with a growing roster of nationall…

Philadelphia has one of America's most underrated dining scenes — a city where James Beard Award-win…

Houston is one of America's most diverse and exciting food cities — a place where Tex-Mex, Vietnames…

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