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Whether you’re out of town on vacay or taking it easy in your own neighborhood, make a reservation to avoid long waits and guarantee your table at that viral ramen spot you’ve been wanting to try. DoorDash is making it easier to snag a reservation with a new platform that practically pays you to dine.
After launching in major markets including Las Vegas, New York, Miami, and Chicago, DoorDash Reservations is now available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston. Booking is as simple as opening the DoorDash app, selecting your preferred time at the available restaurant, and showing up with an appetite.
The juiciest part is that every time you dine with DoorDash Reservations, you get $10 in DoorDash credits or $12 for DashPass members. Whether you’re looking for a table at a local hotspot that’s always busy or last-minute reservations for the group chat or date night, DoorDash just gave us another reason to put off cooking at home. And honestly, we’re not mad at it!
With a little help from Miles Canares, Founder of Complex’s Family Style Food Festival (because he knows food), we've curated a selection of the priority reservations that any self-respecting foodie should have at the top of their bucket list. Check out some of the most in-demand restaurants that DoorDash Reservations is giving diners access to in LA, The Bay, and Boston below.
Los Angeles
Death & Co
Category: When you need to remind yourself how sexy you are, dine here.
818 E. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90013
From the hunter green furnishings to the dim lighting, and cocktails so exquisitely prepared, one would think Picasso was the bartender. LA’s Death & Co makes you feel like the sexy villain and the noble superhero at the same time. They’re high-brow, yes, the lamb burger is a standout amongst guests, but they’re also simple, offering literal bread and butter as an appetizer. It’s modern without being intimidating because who really wants that?
Book reservations for Death & Co on DoorDash Reservations.
Si! Mon
Category: Friends coming from out of town? Take them here.
60 N Venice Blvd,
Venice, CA 90291
“Simply put, Si! Mon delivers,” Canares said, and honestly, he’s right.
Get swept away in this charming ode to Central America in Venice, Chef José Olmedo Carles Rojas' restaurant masterfully merges Panamanian cuisine with Los Angeles’ diversity to offer an enticing menu selection. From the bold flavors to the warm terracotta decor, The James Beard semi-finalist’s commitment makes dining all the more worth making a reservation in advance. This is the perfect place to have in your back pocket as your go-to when you want to spoil friends visiting from out of town. Make sure you order the kanpachi ceviche and Afro-Caribbean shrimp dumplings in sweet coconut bisque to enliven your taste buds.
Book reservations for Si! Mon on DoorDash Reservations.
San Francisco
Popi's Oysterette
Category: Because sometimes you need a chill Happy Hour spot
2095 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123
“Popi’s Oysterette is laid back and leans into the city’s seafood culture without overcomplicating it,” says Canares. And every so often, simplicity is the perfect recipe. Open the DoorDash app to book a reservation at this quaint oyster bar just minutes away from the harbor. From the mind of former “Top Chef” contestant Melissa Perfit, Popi’s Oysterette’s menu features sustainable and seasonal seafood (say that five times fast!), including fresh, chilled Dungeness crab and Manila clams. Dine during happy hour for half off oysters.
Book reservations for Popi’s Oysterette on DoorDash Reservations.
Boston
Yvonne's
Category: Best place to link with the group chat IRL.
2 Winter Pl,
Boston, MA 02108
Get those dinner plans out of the group chat and dine at one of Boston’s most chic restaurants serving New American cuisine. Enter this intimate downtown supper club, and prepare to be mesmerized by a blend of old-world ambience and contemporary sophistication. The menu is just as exceptional as the vibes. Whether you try the lazy lobster dumplings or skirt steak, this is a place where you’ll want to eat off of each other’s plates. And if you aren’t ready for the night to end, grab a nightcap at the speakeasy behind the bookshelf.
Book reservations for Yvonne’s on DoorDash Reservations.
Lolita Back Bay
Category: A great Friday after 5 PM restaurant.
2 Winter Pl
Boston, MA 02108
Lolita Back Bay stays busy for a reason. The vibrant atmosphere, fun environment, and complimentary cotton candy make this Mexican restaurant a unique spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner. This is the perfect place to make last-minute reservations for large or small parties with various dietary needs. The fresco guacamole and steak quesabirria, followed by a Diablo Margarita or zero-proof Santa Perla, is a chef’s kiss.
Book reservations for Lolita Back Bay on DoorDash Reservations.
Bubble Bath Back Bay
Category: Best Girls’ Night Out restaurant
408 Newbury St,
Boston, MA 02115
Picture it: you and your bestie finally sync your calendars for after-work tapas, bubbly, and a much-needed yap session overlooking rooftop views. There’s no better place to have dinner with the girls than Bubble Bath Back Bay, celebrity Chef Tiffani Faison’s whimsical wine bar overlooking Boston’s skyline. And since you’re earning while dining, you might as well splurge on the caviar cart “tea service” for special occasions — or just because you deserve it.
Book reservations for Bubble Bath Back Bay on DoorDash Reservations.
New York
Massara on Park
Category: A great comfort food restaurant.
48 E 26th St
New York, NY 10010
A list of some of the best restaurants wouldn’t be complete without a few from The Big Apple. Chef Stefano Secchi created Massara on Park as an ode to his childhood summers in Southern Italy. Massara, which means, matriarch, plunges guests into a world of robust flavors and fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy, but instead warm, welcoming, and familiar. Whether you want some with savory flavors, like the braised duck sausage ragù & pecorino, or the simple yet tasty grilled branzino, Massara on Park has what you need. And guess what? You get a taste of southern Italy without ever leaving the Tri-State.
Book reservations for Massara on Park at DoorDash Reservations
Rezdôra NYC
Category: A great “why not?” restaurant.
27 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
Another Italian restaurant?
YES!
What makes Rezdôra NYC worth mentioning is the housemade pasta. This Flatiron District staple serves up traditional Italian dishes, and a few unexpected items, plus, it’s just a fun place to be. With a menu item titled “Full Table Must Participate in the Tasting,” you have no choice but to immerse yourself in the onslaught of tasty vibes coming your way. And after you’ve eaten your heart’s desire, mosey on over to the dessert menu to try their moist olive oil cake. Why? Well, why not?
Book reservations for Rezdôra on DoorDash Reservations
