How to Get a Reservation at Benu in San Francisco
Benu books on Tock, typically as a prepaid tasting, so you pay when you reserve and changes follow Tock's policy. The window clears quickly, so cancellations are the realistic route to a seat.
The short answer
Benu, Corey Lee's three-Michelin-star room in SoMa, takes reservations on Tock and generally runs as a prepaid tasting-menu booking. You secure the seat with payment up front, and any change is governed by the cancellation policy on the live Tock listing rather than a casual call to the host. Check the current prepaid amount and terms before you reserve.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Where Benu seats actually open
Tock releases Benu's inventory on a rolling schedule, a fixed number of weeks ahead at a set hour. Prepaid seats are rarely abandoned lightly, so the cancellations that surface are brief and worth catching the moment they appear.
- The initial release, when the booking window rolls forward at Benu's set time.
- Cancellations in the final week, when a guest releases a prepaid seat.
- Weeknight and off-peak seatings, which clear far more often than a prime Saturday slot.
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.
Frequently asked
Does Benu require prepayment to reserve?
Benu generally books on Tock as a prepaid tasting, so you pay when you reserve. Changes and refunds follow Tock's cancellation policy. Confirm the exact amount and terms on the live Tock listing before booking.
When does Benu open its reservation window?
Benu releases inventory on a rolling Tock window a set number of weeks in advance. The precise day and hour can shift, so check the live listing. After it sells out, same-week cancellations are the best path in.
Can Rose get me into Benu?
Rose is currently an NYC pilot. Direct booking is available for supported Hillstone inventory; select Resy and SevenRooms venues can be monitored with a provider handoff. OpenTable is not currently supported. Text the venue first and Rose will confirm current coverage.