How to Get a Reservation at Crustacean in Los Angeles
Crustacean, the Beverly Hills Vietnamese institution with its secret kitchen and garlic noodles, books on Resy. It is attainable with planning, and a bar and patio social hour offers a walk-in window.
The short answer
Crustacean, the long-running Beverly Hills Vietnamese restaurant famous for its secret kitchen and garlic noodles, books on Resy. It is a destination, but attainable with some planning, and it is closed on certain nights, so check the schedule before choosing a date.
A bar and patio social hour during the week is a realistic walk-in window, and a multi-course lunch special offers a lower-key entry point. After the booking window, cancellations cover a busy night. Confirm the current booking window and any cancellation terms on the live listing.
How to get in
Crustacean rewards planning over luck, and it gives you a few easier entry points if prime time is full.
- Book on Resy ahead for prime weekend dinner.
- The weekday bar and patio social hour is a realistic walk-in window.
- The multi-course lunch special is an easier, lower-key entry point.
- Watch for cancellations in the final 48 hours.
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Frequently asked
What platform does Crustacean use?
Crustacean books on Resy. It is closed on certain nights, so check the schedule, and confirm the current booking window and any cancellation terms on the live listing.
Can you walk in to Crustacean?
The weekday bar and patio social hour is a realistic walk-in window, and the lunch special is a lower-key entry point. Prime weekend dinner is better reserved ahead.
How hard is it to book Crustacean?
It is moderate. Prime weekend dinner goes fast, but the restaurant is attainable with planning, and social hour, lunch, and cancellations all offer easier ways in.