West Loop · Diner / burgers · $$

When do Au Cheval reservations open?

ToughThird-party tracker data: please confirmResy

Au Cheval is a Diner / burgers room in West Loop. Tables are booked on Resy. 14 days out at 9:00 AM CT.

Reservations open

14 days out at 9:00 AM CT

This is reported publicly and hasn't been confirmed by the restaurant. Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.

The secrets

Insider tips

The sweet spots are just before 11 AM and the 2 to 4 PM lull, when solo diners and pairs often walk straight onto a bar seat.
multiple diners report Reddit August 25, 2025
At dinner, put your name in and wait over a drink at Lone Wolf or Haymarket nearby; they text when your table is ready. Quoted waits often run longer than the real ones; one Saturday group quoted 2.5 hours sat in about 75 minutes.
multiple diners report Reddit April 29, 2025

Last checked October 17, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.

How hard, and why

Tough · 3/5

Editorial estimate. On the researched watch list, outside the very top of the city ranking. Evidence on sellout speed is limited, so this stays short of “very tough.”

An editorial estimate, not a feed from Resy or the restaurant, and not a guarantee. City ranking · How drops work

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The details

Booking platform: Resy
Notify / waitlist: Resy Notify / waitlist
Walk-ins: Yes
Official site: auchevalchicago.com/
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Note: Viral burger; broad appeal

Plan the night

Ask the concierge for a full evening built around Au Cheval, with a backup if the drop goes fast.

Plan with the concierge

Sources: primary · secondary. Info as researched Oct 2026.

Questions

When do Au Cheval reservations open?

14 days out at 9:00 AM CT. Source status: Third-party tracker data: please confirm. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How do you book Au Cheval?

Au Cheval books via Resy. Waitlist/notify: Resy Notify / waitlist.

Does Au Cheval take walk-ins?

Yes.

How do people get a table at Au Cheval?

The sweet spots are just before 11 AM and the 2 to 4 PM lull, when solo diners and pairs often walk straight onto a bar seat. At dinner, put your name in and wait over a drink at Lone Wolf or Haymarket nearby; they text when your table is ready. Quoted waits often run longer than the real ones; one Saturday group quoted 2.5 hours sat in about 75 minutes.

Does Midnight Table sell reservations?

No. We send alerts and help you plan and book. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and we never resell tables.