It's a Date

It's a Date is an iOS app for New Yorkers that provides verified reservation opening times and channels for hard‑to‑book restaurants, so you know exactly when and where to book.

What is It's a Date?

It's a Date is an iOS planning app that focuses on NYC restaurant reservations. You input a dinner date and select restaurants you'd be happy to book; the app then calculates the reservation release time based on the restaurant's verified rule and sends a reminder at that moment. The app runs on iPhone and is offline‑first, storing data locally.

Key Features

• Verified booking rules — Each restaurant page shows the exact release day and time, booking channel (Resy, OpenTable, Phone, SevenRooms, Tock), confidence level, and date of last verification.
• Localized reminders — Notifications include the restaurant name, target date, booking channel, and next step, calculated based on New York local time.
• One‑tap calling — For phone‑only restaurants (e.g., The Polo Bar), the app provides the phone number and a button to call directly at the scheduled time.
• Recurring moments — Save birthdays, anniversaries, and other recurring dates; the app automatically generates future occurrences with the correct booking window.
• Offline‑first storage — All saved moments, restaurant selections, and notification plans work locally without requiring an internet connection.
• Restaurant booking guides — Browse a curated list of NYC hard‑to‑book restaurants (Carbone, 4 Charles Prime Rib, Don Angie, Atomix, etc.) with detailed timing and channel info.

Who is it for?

New Yorkers planning a birthday dinner at a popular restaurant – add the date, select the restaurant, and receive a reminder at the exact release time. Visitors hoping to secure a table at a spot like 4 Charles Prime Rib – the app tells them the Resy window (21 days, 9 AM) so they can act without guesswork. Hosts organizing anniversaries or promotion dinners – rank multiple acceptable restaurants and get backup options if the first choice is full.

What can you do with it?

• Birthday dinner planning: Add a birthday date, pick Carbone, and get a reminder on the day reservations open (30 days in advance at 10 AM) to book via Resy.
• Anniversary backup strategy: Rank several Italian restaurants (Carbone, Don Angie, Torrisi) and receive separate notifications for each window.
• Off‑the‑grid booking: For phone‑only restaurants like The Polo Bar, the app tells you to call at 10 AM one month ahead, shows the number, and keeps your request details ready.

How does it work?

Add the date of your event (birthday, anniversary, big night). Choose the restaurant(s) you'd love to book. The app calculates the verified release time and sends you an alert when the reservation window opens. You then follow the provided booking channel – open Resy, call the number, or visit the website – to secure the table. After booking, you can mark the reservation as confirmed and optionally add it to Calendar.

Pricing

It's a Date is a paid app available on the iOS App Store. No free tier is mentioned; specific pricing and tier names are not disclosed on the website.

FAQ

Does the app make the reservation for me?

No. It's a Date does not buy, sell, broker, or resell reservations, and it cannot guarantee availability. It provides the timing, phone number, booking channel, and instructions so you can act quickly when reservations open.

Can it help if my first‑choice restaurant is full?

Yes. You can rank multiple acceptable restaurants. The app surfaces backup options with their own booking windows, so you are not left without a plan.

Does it work for phone‑only restaurants?

Yes. The reminder tells you when to call, shows the restaurant phone number, and keeps the ask clear (date, party size, occasion).