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When do The Occidental reservations open?

ToughPublicly reportedResy

The Occidental is a dining room in Downtown. Tables are booked on Resy. 28 days out at midnight ET.

Reservations open

28 days out at midnight ET

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

  • Bookings open 28 days out at midnight, and the bar is the walk-in play. Dress up; the waiters wear white tuxedos.

    confirmed by restaurant Resy

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

Plan the night

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

Plan with the concierge

Sources: primary. Info as researched Oct 2026.

Questions

When do The Occidental reservations open?

28 days out at midnight ET. Source status: Publicly reported. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How do you book The Occidental?

The Occidental books via Resy.

Does The Occidental take walk-ins?

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

How do people get a table at The Occidental?

Bookings open 28 days out at midnight, and the bar is the walk-in play. Dress up; the waiters wear white tuxedos.

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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