New York

Bemelmans Bar reservation guide.

Bemelmans Bar is still one of the city's classic special-occasion reservations, and the long lead time is part of the game.

Quick facts

City

New York

Neighborhood

Upper East Side

Booking platform

Resy

Reservations drop

Two months in advance.

How to get a reservation

  • Reservations drop: Two months in advance.
  • Walk-in advice: You can try, but expect an hour or two in line because reservation inventory is limited.
  • Pro tip: Resy suggests pairing a Dowling's reservation with the Bemelmans waitlist if you want to make a whole night of it.

Review snapshot

Favorite dish from reviews: Resy recommends a classic martini, pigs in a blanket, caviar service, and oysters.

Useful links

Resto Mojo

Book Bemelmans Bar the normal way, or let Resto Mojo keep looking.

If Bemelmans Bar is booked out, Resto Mojo can keep watching for the table you want and book it when availability appears.