How to get a reservation at
The Eighty Six
Book on DoorDash; in practice that means DashPass. We watch The Eighty Six on Bedford Street around the clock and alert you the moment a table opens.
- Books on DoorDash
- DashPass in practice
- Where to book
- DoorDash. In practice you need DashPass: every table we saw open in 90 days was DashPass-exclusive.
- When tables open
- Dates appear about 14 days ahead, at no fixed time. Tables opened on 85 of the last 90 days.
- Your best move
- Check on the day: 72% of openings were for that night; the typical one was gone in about 2 minutes.
- Can you just show up?
- Sometimes. The bar seats a few walk-ins each night; the restaurant advises arriving promptly at 4 PM opening.
Step by step
How to book The Eighty Six
- Open The Eighty Six on DoorDash (Reservations tab, or the link below). In practice, DashPass is needed.
- Pick a party size (up to 4) and a date; the calendar runs about 14 days ahead.
- Night full? Look again on the day: 72% of openings were for that same night.
- Aim for 4 PM. That is where the openings cluster.
- Book the moment a table appears: 71% were gone within 5 minutes.
- Or let Table Alert watch: we alert you the moment a table opens, DoorDash link included.
Reservation facts
The Eighty Six reservations at a glance
| Where to book | DoorDash (Reservations, DashPass in practice). Not on Resy. |
|---|---|
| Party size | Up to 4 people |
| Table time | 2 hours; if you stay longer you may be moved to the bar |
| Late arrival | 15-minute grace; after that the door decides |
| Walk-ins | A few at the bar nightly; the restaurant says arrive promptly at opening |
| Dress code | Smart elegant |
| Ages | No guests under 10; under-21s leave by 7 PM and can't sit at the bar |
| Hours | Daily, 4 PM to 10 PM (dinner only) |
| Address | 86 Bedford St, West Village, New York, NY 10014 · (917) 540-8686 |
Checked on November 12, 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this page (dining guidelines).
From our monitoring
When tables open at The Eighty Six
Tables opened on 85 of the last 90 days. Flexible on date, time and party size? Expect an alert within a day.
| Time | Share of openings |
|---|---|
| 4 PM | 88% |
| 9 PM | 10% |
| Party | Share of openings |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | 82% |
| 3 guests | 27% |
| 4 guests | 25% |
| 5+ guests | 1% |
Totals over 100%: one table fits several party sizes.
| Booked for | Share of openings |
|---|---|
| Same day | 72% |
| 1 day ahead | 7% |
| 2–10 days | 8% |
| 11–21 days | 13% |
| Taken within | Share of openings |
|---|---|
| Under 1 minute | 16% |
| 1–5 minutes | 55% |
| 5+ minutes | 29% |
Typically gone in about 2 minutes
Proprietary data: Table Alert checks the public booking calendar of The Eighty Six around the clock and these figures are refreshed every night.
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FAQ
The Eighty Six: questions people ask
No. The Eighty Six takes reservations on DoorDash; its own website links to a DoorDash booking page. Some older guides still point to Resy, but we don't see the restaurant booking there. Its site also links a SevenRooms page marked VIP Access; the DoorDash calendar is the one we watch.
Yes, in practice. Every table we saw open at The Eighty Six in the last 90 days was marked DashPass-exclusive on DoorDash. DashPass is a monthly or yearly subscription inside the DoorDash app.
The Infatuation reports reservations are released two weeks in advance, and the restaurant publishes no release time. In our monitoring, new dates appear about 14 days ahead, at no fixed time, and tables opened on 85 of the last 90 days.
Very hard. The room is small, and tables are held for 2 hours. Most openings are cancellations: 89% of those we saw. They go quickly: the typical one was gone in about 2 minutes, and 72% were for that same night.
A few. The restaurant says walk-ins may be seated if cancellations and no-shows free space, and advises arriving promptly at the 4 PM opening. The Infatuation reports two to four bar seats for walk-ins each night; arrive by 4:30 PM at the latest.
Not at the moment: the restaurant is not accepting parties larger than 4. Most tables we see open are for 2 (82% of openings), so a pair has the most chances.
Smart elegant; guests who aren't well presented may be refused entry. No guests under 10 are admitted. Guests under 21 must finish by 7 PM and can't sit at the bar or bar dining tables.
Daily, 4 PM to 10 PM, dinner only, at 86 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014, in the West Village. Phone (917) 540-8686.
It is a steakhouse at the top end. On the restaurant's menu, raw bar plates run $29 to $34, pastas $37 to $60, and steaks $74 (14oz Delmonico) to $95 (bone-in wagyu strip). Dover sole is $99, the porterhouse for two $190, and sides $17 to $21.
No. The restaurant strictly prohibits unauthorized reservation transfers and cancels reservations found to involve them.
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What to order at The Eighty Six
What the critics order, at the restaurant's own menu prices.
| Dish | Menu price |
|---|---|
| $27 | |
| $21 | |
| $37 | |
| $29 | |
| $190 | |
| $89 |
Prices as listed on the restaurant's website on November 12, 2026. They change; check the full menu before you go.
Sources and how this page is made
Written by Jacob, founder of Table Alert. Facts checked against the sources below on November 12, 2026 and re-checked every night, last on . The monitoring numbers are Table Alert's own, refreshed every night (latest: November 11, 2026). Out of date? Tell us.
- The Eighty Six: home, menu and reservations
- The Eighty Six: Dress Code and Dining Guidelines
- The Infatuation: The Eighty Six review
- Time Out: The Eighty Six review
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