How to Get a Reservation at COQODAQ NYC (2026 Guide)
James Williamson·· 7 min read
Key takeaways
- 1.COQODAQ reservations open on Resy at 10 AM ET, roughly two weeks out. Resy says 14 days, but other trackers have recorded 12 or 13, so check the furthest bookable date before you set an alarm.
- 2.The 16-seat bar and front high-tops are for walk-ins. Ask the maître d' to add you to the list before 5 PM or around 9 PM.
- 3.About 3 in 10 COQODAQ dates our members watched saw a table come back, usually about a week out, often at lunch or for a late table around 10:45 PM.
- 4.Lunch and weekend brunch are the easiest way in. A Quenelle watch texts you when a cancellation reappears.
COQODAQ reservations are a two-week problem. The restaurant opened in Flatiron in January 2024, from Simon Kim, the owner of COTE. It serves fried chicken in a room that looks like a 1970s nightclub and pours one of the biggest Champagne lists in the country. Nearly three years on, prime dinner tables still go in the first minutes after they open.
COQODAQ is easier than its reputation, for two reasons. A real share of the room is held for walk-ins, and in Quenelle's data tables come back more often than at most restaurants this popular. Here's how the booking actually works, and the order I'd try things in.
COQODAQ Reservations: How the Booking System Works
Prime-time tables do show up here.
We have logged 7 PM-area releases — but they are the first to go. Be ready the second the drop lands.
COQODAQ books through Resy, and new dates open at 10 AM ET. That part every source agrees on. The size of the window is less clear:
- Resy's own guide says reservations open 14 days in advance at 10 AM.
- Several reservation trackers recorded 13 days in October 2026.
- Quenelle's own records have shown 12 days.
I can't confirm which one is current today, and it may have changed more than once. The fix is simple. Before you set an alarm, open COQODAQ's Resy calendar and find the furthest date you can book. The day after that is the one that opens at 10 tomorrow morning.
The rest of the setup:
- Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Listings show lunch from noon on weekdays and from 11:30 AM on weekends, then dinner from 5 PM to about 11 PM. Check the current hours on Resy, because they've varied.
- The booths are reservation-only. The 16-seat bar, the high-tops near the entrance and the patio are for walk-ins.
- Small parties may get edge times. One diner reported that parties under four could only book the first or last seating. I can't confirm that's still policy, but don't be surprised if a 2-top at 8 PM never appears.
- A phone and email line. The reservations team is at 646-490-5099 and [email protected], from 10 AM to 10 PM.
How to Get a Table at COQODAQ, Ordered by Reliability
1. Book the 10 AM release
This is still the best way to get a booth at dinner. Confirm the window on Resy, count back to your release morning, and be on the page at 9:58 with your party size set. On release day, take any time that works, including 5 PM or after 10 PM. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 are the first slots gone.
2. Catch a cancellation about a week out
This is where COQODAQ is better than its reputation. Of the 250 or so COQODAQ dates our members have watched, about 3 in 10 saw a bookable table come back. When they did, it was usually about a week before the date.
The timing pattern matters. The openings Quenelle's monitors caught were mostly lunch tables, between noon and 2:15 PM, and late dinner slots around 10:45 PM. Prime-time dinner reservations rarely come back. If you can make lunch or a late table, your odds are much better.
Turn on Resy Notify for your date. It's free, but it fires for everyone on the list at once. A Quenelle watch checks COQODAQ's Resy inventory around the clock and texts you the moment a table appears, with a link to book. That gives you a head start on the alert. It doesn't promise a table.
3. Walk in for the bar or a high-top
Walk-in seating is a real part of COQODAQ's business. The full menu is served at the bar and the front high-tops, and Resy's guide recommends checking in with the maître d' to get on the waitlist. The best times to try, per Resy, are before 5 PM or around 9 PM.
Be realistic about the wait. At peak times, people have been quoted an hour and three-quarters and waited three. One diner who arrived at 4:25 PM was third in line. So arrive a little before dinner service starts, put your name down, and get a drink nearby. A party of two does far better than four.
4. Go for lunch or brunch
Lunch is the least contested meal at COQODAQ, and it's also where cancellations show up most. The weekend "Brucket List" brunch was $58 per person as of July 2026, and it's a good introduction to the place. If you just want to try the chicken, this is the easy way.
5. Call or email for anything unusual
For large groups, special occasions or anything Resy can't handle, contact the reservations team directly. One diner with a party of seven was sent into an email exchange with a contract and a deposit. That's normal for groups here, so start early.
What COQODAQ Actually Is
COQODAQ is at 12 East 22nd Street in Flatiron, a block from COTE. Both belong to Simon Kim's Gracious Hospitality. The room is a set piece: green leather booths, dark walnut, a long central aisle and a lot of mirrors. Tables for two are small and close together.
Most people order the Bucket List, a set meal of chicken consommé, banchan, fried chicken with your choice of glazes, cold perilla-seed noodles and frozen-yogurt soft serve. COQODAQ's menu page lists it at $52 per person. It was $38 when the restaurant opened. Extras like the caviar-topped Golden Nuggets and the Champagne add up fast.
The Champagne list is the other draw. It runs to more than 400 bottles, overseen by sommelier Victoria James, and includes a house bottling made with the grower Gaston Chiquet. COQODAQ is on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list, which recognizes good food at a good price.
Is COQODAQ Worth It?
Yes, for the right night. The chicken is genuinely excellent, very light and crisp, and the Bucket List is still fair value for the room and the service. It's loud, festive and built for groups, and it's a great place for a birthday or a big night out with friends.
It's less good for a quiet dinner for two. The small tables are tight, the music is up, and the room runs on energy. Treat the Champagne list carefully, too, because bottles add up much faster than chicken does.
When to Skip COQODAQ and Book Somewhere Else
If you can only do a Saturday at 8 PM and you haven't booked, don't build a night around the walk-in line. Book something confirmed and come back for lunch.
- COTE, a block away, is Simon Kim's Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse. It's harder to book but a bigger occasion. See our COTE guide.
- Atoboy, in NoMad, is a calmer Korean dinner with shared plates and banchan, and much easier to book.
- Somssi, in Greenwich Village, is from the Atomix team and holds walk-in seats too. See our Somssi guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
COQODAQ: What I'd Do to Get a Table This Week
I'd open COQODAQ's Resy calendar today and note the furthest bookable date. That tells me exactly when the next release opens. Then I'd set an alarm for 9:58 AM on the right morning and take the first acceptable time, including 5 PM or a late seating.
For the nights I couldn't get, I'd set a Quenelle watch and stay flexible on time. Lunch tables and the 10:45 PM slot are the ones that come back, usually about a week out. If I wanted to go tonight, I'd arrive just before 5 PM as a party of two, put my name on the bar list with the maître d', and keep a backup at Atoboy in case the wait ran long.
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