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Shaw · unverified · $$

When do Baan Mae reservations open?

ToughSchedule not publishedOpenTable

Baan Mae is a dining room in Shaw. Tables are booked on OpenTable. No release time is confirmed here.

Baan Mae doesn't publish a release schedule, and we haven't confirmed one. The reliable way in is an alert that watches for new dates and cancellations.

The secrets

Insider tips

  • OpenTable reservations are only for parties larger than four; smaller groups walk in. Arrive with your whole party: after a 10-minute grace period, an incomplete party is moved to the waitlist.

    confirmed by restaurant Baan Mae

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. 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.

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
OpenTable
Notify / waitlist
Not confirmed
Walk-ins
Not confirmed
Official site
baanmaedc.com/
Last verified
2026-10-17

Plan the night

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

Plan with the concierge

Sources: primary. Info as researched Oct 2026.

Questions

When do Baan Mae reservations open?

Baan Mae does not publish a reservation release schedule. Set an alert to be notified when new dates or cancellations appear.

How do you book Baan Mae?

Baan Mae books via OpenTable.

Does Baan Mae take walk-ins?

Walk-in policy is not confirmed. Check with the restaurant.

How do people get a table at Baan Mae?

OpenTable reservations are only for parties larger than four; smaller groups walk in. Arrive with your whole party: after a 10-minute grace period, an incomplete party is moved to the waitlist.

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.

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