Somni reservations are released one month in advance for a 14-seat communal chef's counter in West Hollywood. The current booking link on Somni's official homepage leads to Resy, and the counter has one seating at 7:30 PM from Wednesday through Sunday.
The restaurant does not publish an exact release hour or time zone. If your date is gone, join the waitlist rather than relying on an unverified 10 AM drop, and keep several dates open.
Last verified: October 10, 2026. Somni's official site and FAQ confirm the one-month window, $495 menu price, seven-day cancellation deadline, party-size rules, dress code, and service schedule. The official site currently contains conflicting platform references, so the practical booking path is explained below.
Somni reservation cheat sheet
- Current booking path: Somni's official homepage links to Resy
- Booking window: One month in advance
- Release time: Not publicly stated by Somni
- Chef's Counter: One 7:30 PM seating, Wednesday through Sunday
- Online party sizes: Two or four at the Chef's Counter
- Other party sizes: Contact the restaurant directly
- Private Cellar: Up to six guests, with a 5:30 PM start
- Menu price: $495 per guest before tax, service, and beverages
- Cancellation: Full refund through seven days before the reservation; non-refundable after that deadline
- Walk-ins: No public walk-in policy, so do not count on same-day counter access
- Address: 9045 Nemo Street, West Hollywood, California 90069
Where to book Somni right now
Start from the restaurant's own website. Its main reservation buttons currently send diners to Resy, and the Michelin Guide listing uses the same Resy venue page.
Somni's official FAQ still links to OpenTable, while OpenTable currently labels the restaurant unavailable on its booking network. That mismatch makes the official homepage the safer source of truth. Check the destination before entering payment details, since the restaurant may change providers again.
For the Chef's Counter, Somni publishes online inventory for parties of two and four. Diners seeking one seat, three seats, or another party size are directed to contact the reservations team. The private Cellar accommodates up to six and uses a separate inquiry or booking path.
The dedicated Somni restaurant page gives a quick overview, while this guide covers the longer booking policy. You can also browse the Los Angeles restaurant hub for other difficult tables.
When Somni reservations are released
Somni says reservations open one month in advance, but it does not define whether that means a fixed monthly batch or a rolling day-by-day window. It also does not publish a release hour or time zone.
That distinction matters. Third-party trackers may infer a particular time from observed availability, but an observed pattern is not a promise from the restaurant. Check Resy throughout the date when your one-month window begins, then use the waitlist if the counter sells out.
A practical plan is to choose three acceptable dates before you search. Keep your Resy account and payment information ready, but read the checkout terms before confirming. A flexible Wednesday or Thursday is a better target than depending on one Saturday.
If your preferred date remains unavailable, the restaurant reservation concierge can keep checking supported inventory for a matching table. Monitoring cannot create inventory or guarantee a reservation, but it can remove the need to refresh repeatedly.
Somni's cancellation and deposit policy
The official FAQ says a reservation can be canceled for a full refund through seven days before the reservation time. Inside that seven-day window, the reservation becomes non-refundable and the deposit cannot be moved to another date.
Somni does not publish the current deposit amount on its FAQ. The amount and any beverage commitment shown during checkout should govern your booking, not an older article or screenshot. Review the final total before paying, especially because a meal here can approach four figures after beverages, tax, and gratuity.
The restaurant allows a reservation to be transferred to another guest for medical, family, business, or other unexpected circumstances. Contact the reservations team rather than trying to alter the booking informally.
What Somni costs in 2026
Somni's official FAQ lists the 20-plus-course Chef's Counter menu at $495 per guest, excluding tax, service, and beverages. The restaurant is not service-included, so most guests add gratuity.
Wine pairings and a full wine list are available. Diners may bring up to two 750 ml bottles that are not already on the list, with a $150 corkage fee per bottle. These beverage choices can change the final bill substantially.
Eater's March 2026 review reported a much higher all-in entry price once a required beverage pairing, tax, and tip were considered. Use the official menu price as the current base, then rely on the live checkout for the exact deposit and package attached to your date.
Party size, timing, and dietary restrictions
The Chef's Counter is communal, with 14 seats and one 7:30 PM service. Somni says the tasting lasts roughly two to two and a half hours, although you should avoid stacking a tight commitment after dinner.
The private Cellar starts at 5:30 PM and seats up to six. It is the better fit for guests who need privacy, but availability and pricing should be confirmed directly.
Somni currently says it cannot accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gelatin-free, nut-free, or no-meat and no-seafood diets. Confirm that everyone in the party can eat the menu before booking a non-refundable experience.
Guests under 12 are discouraged, and the restaurant does not offer highchairs or a children's menu. The dress recommendation is business casual, with a request to avoid jeans, athletic wear, T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops.
Why the reservation remains so difficult
Somni kept its three Michelin stars in the 2026 California guide. Michelin praises Aitor Zabala's Spanish-inflected food, detailed small bites, and the coordination between the culinary and service teams.
The Los Angeles Times also reported that Somni joined North America's 50 Best Restaurants in May 2026. Those accolades keep demand high, but the bigger constraint is structural: one 14-seat counter service creates very little inventory to begin with.
The current meal starts with bites on the patio when weather permits, then moves to the counter. Michelin highlights mussel escabeche, gazpacho, and the shiso tartare tempura, while Eater describes a playful progression of modernist Spanish and Californian dishes. Somni works best for diners who want the tasting menu itself to be the event.
What to do when Somni is sold out
Join the official waitlist for every acceptable date and keep your party size accurate. A table for two is not interchangeable with a request for three, and the restaurant asks nonstandard party sizes to contact its team.
Recheck closer to the seven-day cancellation boundary, when another diner may decide to cancel before losing a refund. That is a strategy, not a guarantee. Somni does not publish how often waitlist seats appear or how quickly they are claimed.
Do not plan around a walk-in. The restaurant has not published a counter walk-in policy, and a single prepaid service leaves little reason to expect spare seats. If no reservation appears, choose another meal rather than arriving without confirmation.
FAQ
Is Somni on Resy or OpenTable?
Somni's official homepage and Michelin currently link to Resy. Its FAQ still references OpenTable, but OpenTable labels the restaurant unavailable on its network. Start from Somni's homepage and verify the destination before booking.
What time do Somni reservations open?
Somni does not publish an exact release hour or time zone. The official booking window is one month in advance.
How much is Somni per person?
The official Chef's Counter menu price is $495 per guest before tax, service, and beverages. The live checkout should be treated as final for deposits, pairings, and the total attached to your date.
What is Somni's cancellation policy?
Cancellations qualify for a full refund through seven days before the reservation. Inside that window, the booking becomes non-refundable and the deposit cannot be transferred to another date.
Can Somni accommodate dietary restrictions?
No. Somni currently says its menu cannot accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Confirm this before booking.
Does Somni accept walk-ins?
Somni does not publish a walk-in policy. With only 14 seats and one nightly counter service, you should assume a confirmed reservation is required.
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