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How to get a reservation at Esmé
How to get a reservation at Esmé in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Tables are booked on OpenTable. Release rule on file: 60 days out; hour not published.
Difficulty and odds on this page are a Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data.
Esmé is a dining room in Lincoln Park. Tables are booked on OpenTable. 60 days out; hour not published.
60 days out; hour not published
Parts of this are unconfirmed (see note). Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.
Strategy
How to approach Esmé
Tough · 3/5
Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin.
Platform: OpenTable.
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A Midnight Table estimate, not a feed from Resy or OpenTable, and not a guarantee.
The secrets
Insider tips
Tickets open 60 days out, and changing one costs $150 or more per person, so committed guests rarely let go. The easier door is Bar Esmé, which takes walk-ins as space allows.
Last checked October 17, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.
On file
- City
- Chicago
- Cuisine
- Not confirmed
- Booking platform
- OpenTable
- Difficulty
- Tough · 3/5. Midnight Table estimate.
- Release rule
- 60 days out; hour not published
Questions
How do you get a reservation at Esmé?
Esmé books via OpenTable.
When do Esmé reservations open?
60 days out; hour not published. Source status: Partly confirmed. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.
How hard is it to book Esmé?
Tough (3/5). That is a Midnight Table estimate, not live availability and not official Resy or OpenTable data.
How do people get a table at Esmé?
Tickets open 60 days out, and changing one costs $150 or more per person, so committed guests rarely let go. The easier door is Bar Esmé, which takes walk-ins as space allows.
Does Midnight Table sell reservations?
No. Midnight Table sends alerts and helps with planning and booking. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and Midnight Table does not resell tables.
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