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Where a source prints a clock time and leaves off the time zone, the time is quoted that way. A seat count is quoted only when that page prints one.
Very tough 4/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Albi · How to get a reservation
William Simons told Resy, in an interview published May 18, 2026, that Albi’s Garden Table, behind the restaurant, is Sofra for 10 to 14 people, booked by email at reservations@albidc.com. The regular Resy book, on the FAQ checked October 17, 2026, is for parties of up to six. The Hearth Table is the chef-curated seating by the fire, not a private buyout.
Tough 3/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Oyster Oyster
Oyster Oyster’s FAQ, opened October 25, 2026, says the Shroomroom is the private dining room for 5 to 8 guests, at 7:00 p.m., on Resy. Other private events email hello@oysteroysterdc.com.
Very tough 4/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Maydan · How to get a reservation
Maydan’s welcome page caps online reservations at parties of six. Parties of five or larger are asked to take the Tawle menu, $95 a guest on that page, and the price changes for parties of seven or more. À la carte is available on request for parties of four or fewer. The page does not name a time zone on the 10:00 a.m. release.
Tough 3/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Baan Mae · How to get a reservation
Baan Mae’s FAQ, checked October 17, 2026, says OpenTable reservations are only for parties larger than four. Smaller groups walk in.
Plan ahead 2/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Silver Lyan · How to get a reservation
Silver Lyan’s site, checked October 18, 2026, says parties larger than 12 reserve through sales@riggsdc.com. Walk-ins are taken all night, first come, first served.
Tough 3/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · Lutèce · How to get a reservation
The Infatuation’s DC guide dated August 19, 2026 says Lutèce’s chef’s table is a $125 tasting menu and a bit easier than the dining room. Resy’s DC guide updated September 23, 2026 says that chef’s table is its own Resy. Neither source describes a private dining room for a party of ten.
Near impossible 5/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · minibar by José Andrés · How to get a reservation
minibar’s FAQ, checked October 18, 2026, says prepaid reservations are for parties of 1 to 4, and that a connected group is capped at four. There are two seatings of 12. The next calendar month opens at noon Eastern on the 1st.
Very tough 4/5 · Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data · The Dabney · How to get a reservation
The Dabney’s site, opened October 25, 2026, points private events to allie@thedabney.com. The page does not print a party-size minimum or a release hour.
Albi’s Garden Table is Sofra for 10 to 14, by email at reservations@albidc.com, in the May 18, 2026 Resy interview. Oyster Oyster’s Shroomroom is 5 to 8 guests at 7:00 p.m. on Resy. The Dabney sends private events to allie@thedabney.com and does not print a minimum. Lutèce’s chef’s table is its own Resy, a $125 tasting, not a large-party room.
Maydan’s online book stops at six. Baan Mae’s OpenTable book is only for parties larger than four. Silver Lyan sends parties larger than 12 to sales@riggsdc.com. minibar caps a reservation, and a connected group, at four. Albi’s regular Resy book is parties of up to six.
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. Midnight Table does not buy, hold, or resell tables.
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