Ressie Reveals the NYC Restaurants Most Regulars Visit — and the Best Time to Book a Reservation

A new report from Resy explores the food and dining trends of the past year — plus which restaurants in the Big Apple have the cake favorites.

The reservation platform, which analyzed booking data and dining surveys to compile the report, prepared this report New York City hotspots Most Booked Balthazar, Cafe ChelseaL’Artusi, pestis And Thai Diner is leading the pack.

“Between the personal greetings from restaurant staff, the ‘extras’ that appear at your table, and knowing your way around the menu, there’s no joy like becoming a regular for a restaurant-lover – and helping the restaurant keep its business. Rely on regular people for help,” the report reads.

while it is It’s almost impossible to break a table As one of Gotham’s many trendy and tasteful shops, Resi has seen a surge in interest thanks to Sunday reservations.

Company data shows high percentage of “notify” alerts available meal times – Patrons 19% more likely to convert to real-life reservations on Sunday get a slot that day Compared to Saturday.

And in the five boroughs, patrons are most likely to convert their reservation alerts a seat at a table at Williamsburg Restaurant birds of a Feather,

When choosing which restaurant to book, those who like to “prompt” – or those who have a habit of avoiding your conversation – set out to create the ideal atmosphere for conversation with their friends.

Of the 81% of respondents who identified themselves as “yapers,” 66% said “staff with good vibes” is essential to setting the mood for dinner, while 64% needed “a good happy hour.” deal”, 61% required “an environment that is not too noisy” and 60% preferred booth sitting as an alternative.

en general, “overall vibesWhile dining out played an important role, 38% of patrons admitted it was one of the main reasons for deciding where to eat.

In fact, 23% of people said they would go to a wine or cocktail bar “just for the vibes” – despite not being big wine drinkers – and 46% of people take interior design inspiration from restaurant decor.

Additionally, 88% of people said they were more likely to book a table if the staff felt they had “good feelings”, while more than half of diners said they were more likely to get a reservation based on restaurant photos. is more likely.

despite meteoric rise Of single meal Over the past year — which saw a 6% increase in NYC alone, according to Ressi — restaurants are still considered a “key place for connection,” with nearly half of patrons saying they would rather interact with strangers at an eatery.

Not to mention, the restaurant – Especially those that go viral on social media – Are tourist attraction centres.

According to Ressi, 67% of those surveyed said they would travel to another city domestically just to try a new restaurant.

And, speaking of online sensations, the Resy editorial team has taken a look at the hottest trends heading into the new year, predicting that omakase and raw bars will reign supreme in 2025, along with the return of pub burgers and cauliflower , who have adopted cauliflower as their most popular vegetable. ,

The Racey team also predicts that “snack-tales” – a cocktail-snack hybrid referring to alcoholic beverages with elaborate garnishes – will become the hottest new thing, and a similarly nostalgic food, Which comes amid a wave of restaurants. Reviving old menu items,