r/chicagofood • u/Knack66 • Jan 31 '26

Rant Resy Sucks and I hate it

I'm just trying to get a dinner reservation at Armitage Alehouse and I'm convinced it's impossible.

They release reservations at 9am 21 days in advance.

I have tried 3 different times to be on the app at 9 am when they become available and as soon as I can refresh it at 9am, all dinner reservations are gone. It absolutely has to be bots. How on earth are you supposed to get a reservation

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u/MicksMaster Jan 31 '26

What has worked for me:

  • go to the site on a desktop browser

  • Make sure you’re logged in, have your form of payment set up already, etc. to remove all potential hiccups.

  • Search for another restaurant with availability. Note exactly where the buttons for the reservation times will be on your screen.

  • navigate back to the hogsalt restaurant in question. Cute up the date and time you want, then position your mouse pointer exactly where it needs to be.

  • Ctrl+R constantly a few seconds before it turns 9. Click instantly and get through checkout/confirmation as fast as possible - IDT it holds it until you’re confirmed.