You scan The Post and Courier's list of top restaurants to try right now . You pick a spot and pull up resy.com .
You search for the desired day and time. "Sorry, we don't currently have any tables available," the reservation booking website reports. What now? Readers are constantly requesting tips for securing restaurant reservations in Charleston .
The truth is that I've been in your shoes and understand the frustration. But, there are still ways to make an informed decision on where to eat and how to get there; it just requires a little extra due diligence on the part of the diner. Here are a few of our tips and tricks for getting restaurant reservations in Charleston.
There are multiple reservation platforms servicing restaurants across the country, but two are most common in Charleston: OpenTable and Resy. Downloading the apps and creating an account allows you to easily book and change reservations. I've found success with the Resy "Notify" feature, which acts as a virtual waitlist that allows guests to add themselves and be messaged when a table opens up during their desired time frame.
Simply choose a window and keep an eye on your email for an alert. The majority of restaurants do not allow customers to book months ahead of time. (This should in theory protect reservations from getting scooped up by visitors planning trips far in advance.
) That means it's helpful to research when restaurants' reservations go live. At FIG, for instance, bookings open 28 days out begin.
