Chicago restaurants
Au Cheval Chicago reservations: Resy and the walk-in list
Au Cheval Chicago offers limited reservations through Resy for parties of up to four, alongside first-come walk-in dining. If you arrive without a booking, the team can add you to its waitlist and text when it is time to check back. Older advice that it never takes reservations is out of date.
Does Au Cheval Chicago take reservations?
Yes, in limited numbers. The Chicago homepage now links to reservations and also welcomes walk-ins. Use that location’s own link: the shared brand website includes other cities whose arrangements may differ.
How the Chicago waitlist works
The restaurant is at 800 West Randolph Street. For walk-ins, join the list at the restaurant and keep the phone used for its text updates available. The official FAQ says waits are often shortest at opening and on weekdays between 2 and 4:30 p.m.; this is guidance, not a guaranteed wait estimate.
Choose a route before heading over
For a group with a fixed evening plan, search the limited reservation inventory first. If no suitable table appears, decide whether you have enough time to try a walk-in without putting the next part of the day at risk.
| Your group | Useful next step |
|---|---|
| Up to four, fixed meal time | Check the official Resy link for an actual table. |
| Flexible weekday visit | Compare an off-peak walk-in attempt with the rest of your day. |
| More than four guests | Ask the restaurant about your group instead of splitting into unrelated reservations. |
| A show or train afterwards | Set a departure deadline before joining a waitlist. |
Keep a waitlist attempt manageable
Ask the host how returning after a text works and whether the whole party needs to be present. Keep nearby plans flexible enough to return when asked. Do not treat being on the list as permission to arrive back at any later time.
Agree a maximum wait with your group. If the estimate does not work, tell the host before leaving the list and move to an alternative you would enjoy. This is especially useful when one person in the group has a much tighter schedule.
Visiting with young children
The Chicago FAQ welcomes all ages but says highchairs and booster seats are unavailable and strollers cannot be accommodated. Consider whether that setup works for your family before making the journey.
Sources checked on . Booking policies can change; confirm details on the official booking page. Slother is independent of the platforms and restaurants mentioned.
