OpenTable gives top-tier loyalty members access to most exclusive reservations
Loyalty members who reserve more than six times in a year can achieve Gold Tables status, which unlocks access to some of the hardest-to-book restaurants.
July 9, 2026
OpenTable this week launched a new rewards perk: actually getting a reservation at the impossible-to-book hot restaurant.
The reservation giant on Wednesday rolled out the new Gold Tables benefit, which is part of the recently relaunched OpenTable Regulars loyalty program. Diners who complete six reservations on OpenTable within 12 months can achieve Gold Tables status. That level allows them to book seats at some of the hardest to book concepts across the country, such as Soothr in New York City, Elena’s in San Francisco, Saffy’s in Los Angeles, Fiorella in Philadelphia, and Esme in Chicago.
More than 500 restaurants are participating nationwide, with new additions being added regularly, OpenTable said.
“Gold Tables rewards our most loyal diners with something increasingly valuable: real access to sought-after restaurants, and it only takes six reservations a year,” said John Tsou, OpenTable’s senior vice president for growth, in a statement. “For diners, that means a simple path to tables that may be hard to get. For restaurants, it means deeper relationships with the guests who keep coming back. We’re thrilled to bring this benefit to OpenTable Regulars, with more to come.”
OpenTable contends the move will benefit restaurants. Diners with Gold Tables status typically dine out five times more often, spend more, and no-show at half the rate of non-Gold members. And they leave three times as many reviews, said OpenTable.
In addition to the access to tough bookings, Gold status allows diners to activate a “notify me” feature to be alerted to last-minute restaurant openings earlier than other diners.
Gold members also get six months of free Uber One membership, which includes credits on Uber rides and $0 delivery fees on Uber Eats orders.
Access to exclusive tables is increasingly becoming a perk of credit card companies, as well as delivery giants like DoorDash. State lawmakers, meanwhile, are attempting to crack down on the scalping of restaurant reservations.
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